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Isabel Watts

October 2026

Dave Warren just got me through a test with no minors! He has exceptional driving knowledge and has been really supportive, going out of his way repeatedly to help me become a confident and safe driver. Thanks so much Dave! 🚘🥳🙏

Elaine Reed-Hughes

October 2026

David Warren has a very relaxed and friendly approach to teaching. This worked well for our daughter and living proof is that she passed first time. He also cared very much that us, as parents, were also informed and happy, every step of the way. Would highly recommend Dave to anyone.

Joanna Smith

October 2026

I had Luthfur Rahman as my instructor,. What an amazing journey we had, been to so many places. Passed with 2 minors. Can’t thank him enough.

Barney Smith

October 2026

Gaia fleet amazing instructor, brilliant listener able to adapt to anyone's fear of driving and help them progress to be the best they can be at driving. Gaia was very kind and patient when teaching me to drive. A massive thanks for helping me pass first time. Gaia is highly recommended.

Lea Moutault

October 2026

Robyn Phillips is an exceptional driving instructor, she is patient, calm, and friendly. She was reassuring and helpful with my fears and concerns along the way, and helped me gain my confidence and skills during our lessons. I highly recommend Robyn, I was able to pass my test first time thanks to her excellent teaching!

Max Egan

October 2026

I had Hanna for 6 or so months and she was brilliant. Very patient and knowledgeable. Helped me to pass first time and she has really made learning to drive an enjoyable experience!

Barnaby Southgate

October 2026

I had Gaia as a driving instructor, she was really great and helped me pass my test first time! I'd highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an instructor.

Fadedjak

October 2026

I honestly couldn’t be happier with my experience learning to drive with Lucian! He’s been an amazing instructor from start to finish, always patient, supportive and great at explaining everything clearly. He made me feel confident behind the wheel and helped me improve every lesson, making sure I was fully prepared for my test. Thanks to Lucian’s teaching, encouragement and dedication, I managed to pass my driving test in just 4 months! I’m genuinely so happy with the result and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. He made the whole experience enjoyable and helped me build the confidence I needed to pass. I would 100% recommend Lucian to anyone looking to learn to drive. If you want an instructor who is patient, professional, supportive and genuinely wants you to succeed, he’s the one to go to. Thank you so much, Lucian, for everything! 🚗🎉

Will

October 2026

I can’t recommend Hannah highly enough! I was quite nervous about learning to drive, but her calm, patient, and friendly approach completely built up my confidence. She explains everything so clearly and made the whole experience enjoyable. Thanks to her amazing support, I passed my test! If you’re looking for a fantastic instructor, Hannah is the absolute best. Will!

Saleha Bilal

October 2026

Lucian was my driving instructor. He was incredibly calm, helpful and supportive. He tailored the lessons to my requirements which helped me feel more confident and succeed in passing the test.

Nathan Wright

September 2026

I would highly recommend Hanna as a driving instructor. She was an excellent teacher and gave me lots of useful memory tools, which really helped me remember what I needed to be doing and made me feel much more confident behind the wheel. She took me along lots of potential test routes, so I felt well prepared for my test and was familiar with the types of roads and situations I might encounter. I also found her markers and guidance for all the manoeuvres extremely helpful, making them much easier to remember and carry out correctly. Thanks to her patience, guidance and preparation, I passed my driving test first time! I’m really grateful for all her help and would definitely recommend her to anyone learning to drive.

Finn Nudds

October 2026

Chris is an amazing driving instructor who helped me to pass my driving test first try. He is an excellent driving instructor who coaches you through the whole process and what to expect on the day of your test.

Karen Newman

October 2026

I had dave warren as my driving instructor and what a guy he was, he was so patient with me always made me feel at ease in every lesson I highly recommend dave and going with driveway school of motoring.

Imogen Nancekievill

September 2026

Luthfur Rahman was a brilliant driving instructor. He was friendly and relaxed and I became so much more confident over the course of my lessons thanks to his encouragement. We had a good laugh sometimes, but he also gave me clear, specific feedback and focused on areas that needed improving. I passed first time!

C CZG

September 2026

Gaia was a phenomenal teacher and because of her I passed my driving test first time. She is so patient during lessons and was very reassuring during my first few lessons when I was a bit nervous. She is also just a lively person to talk to and be around and driving lessons with her were actually really fun!

Julie Scott

September 2026

Passed first time with Peter’s superb approach. Would highly recommend Peter, he has a calm and very supportive approach.

Jodie Smith-Howell

September 2026

I had Luthfur as a driving instructor, it was a great experience, took lots of different routes to new places, passed with 2 minors in bury st Edmund’s which was completely new, easy to learn with due to a calm environment and willing to be flexible, highly recommend

Lewin Robinson

September 2026

Great experience with Phil. He taught very well in a clear way so I could pass first time. Great price for 2 hour lessons. Amazing instructor.

Suzi Sheep

September 2026

I had Robyn as my driving instructor and couldn’t recommend her enough. I loved my lessons and now love driving! Passed first time with her. She made me feel super calm and she’s a great teacher.

Frostie

September 2026

Hannah was my driving instructor she was so calm and relaxed, helped me relax a lot - I hadn’t been for any other lessons so driving with Hannah from the start of my driving experience was the best choice I made and I wouldn’t pick anyone else I was so lucky to have her teach me. I was lucky enough with such a good instructor to PASS 1st time! Thank you again Hanna :)

George Gresley

September 2026

I had six months of lessons with Robyn and passed my test on the first time! Her teaching was clear, supportive, and well-tailored to my needs as a learner. I would highly recommend this service. I found all organisational interactions easy and straightforward.

Juliette Manamley

September 2026

I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor! Robyn Phillips is incredibly calm, patient and great at explaining things in a way that makes complete sense. Thanks to her fantastic guidance, clear instructions and encouragement, I was able to quickly build my confidence in driving. I’m so grateful and would definitely recommend her to anyone learning to drive!

Adele

August 2026

I had Hanna as my driving instructor and she was amazing! She was really kind, patient and easy to talk to which helped me to build up my confidence. She always has your best interests in mind and was very accommodating. She was honest and supportive in helping me to improve to be able to pass. I would highly recommend her to any learner driver. Thanks again!

Al Aure

August 2026

Thanks to Luthfur Rahman for helping me pass my driving test. He was very patient with clear instructions. Highly recommended instructor and already forwarded his contact info to colleagues and friends aiming to get their driving license. Cheers mate!

Isabella

August 2026

Phil was an incredible driving instruction he made me a very good and safe driver. He is very patient and attentive and will answer any question you have even if they have already be asked lots of times! I had my lessons every other week and he made them really easy to organise and make space for you! He was an incredible driving instructor and I would recommend to anyone !

Isabel Watts

October 2026

Dave Warren just got me through a test with no minors! He has exceptional driving knowledge and has been really supportive, going out of his way repeatedly to help me become a confident and safe driver. Thanks so much Dave! 🚘🥳🙏

Elaine Reed-Hughes

October 2026

David Warren has a very relaxed and friendly approach to teaching. This worked well for our daughter and living proof is that she passed first time. He also cared very much that us, as parents, were also informed and happy, every step of the way. Would highly recommend Dave to anyone.

Joanna Smith

October 2026

I had Luthfur Rahman as my instructor,. What an amazing journey we had, been to so many places. Passed with 2 minors. Can’t thank him enough.

Barney Smith

October 2026

Gaia fleet amazing instructor, brilliant listener able to adapt to anyone's fear of driving and help them progress to be the best they can be at driving. Gaia was very kind and patient when teaching me to drive. A massive thanks for helping me pass first time. Gaia is highly recommended.

Lea Moutault

October 2026

Robyn Phillips is an exceptional driving instructor, she is patient, calm, and friendly. She was reassuring and helpful with my fears and concerns along the way, and helped me gain my confidence and skills during our lessons. I highly recommend Robyn, I was able to pass my test first time thanks to her excellent teaching!

Max Egan

October 2026

I had Hanna for 6 or so months and she was brilliant. Very patient and knowledgeable. Helped me to pass first time and she has really made learning to drive an enjoyable experience!

Barnaby Southgate

October 2026

I had Gaia as a driving instructor, she was really great and helped me pass my test first time! I'd highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an instructor.

Fadedjak

October 2026

I honestly couldn’t be happier with my experience learning to drive with Lucian! He’s been an amazing instructor from start to finish, always patient, supportive and great at explaining everything clearly. He made me feel confident behind the wheel and helped me improve every lesson, making sure I was fully prepared for my test. Thanks to Lucian’s teaching, encouragement and dedication, I managed to pass my driving test in just 4 months! I’m genuinely so happy with the result and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. He made the whole experience enjoyable and helped me build the confidence I needed to pass. I would 100% recommend Lucian to anyone looking to learn to drive. If you want an instructor who is patient, professional, supportive and genuinely wants you to succeed, he’s the one to go to. Thank you so much, Lucian, for everything! 🚗🎉

Will

October 2026

I can’t recommend Hannah highly enough! I was quite nervous about learning to drive, but her calm, patient, and friendly approach completely built up my confidence. She explains everything so clearly and made the whole experience enjoyable. Thanks to her amazing support, I passed my test! If you’re looking for a fantastic instructor, Hannah is the absolute best. Will!

Finn Nudds

October 2026

Chris is an amazing driving instructor who helped me to pass my driving test first try. He is an excellent driving instructor who coaches you through the whole process and what to expect on the day of your test.

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