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July 2026
I had a great experience learning to drive with Lucian in Cambridge. He is very patient, friendly, and supportive, and he creates a calm learning environment that helps you build confidence without feeling stressed. Every lesson was full of useful tips and new learnings, and I really appreciated that he focused on helping me improve as a driver rather than making me feel nervous about small mistakes. He explains things clearly, adapts to your pace, and is genuinely lovely to chat to during lessons. I would highly recommend Lucian to anyone looking for a reliable, patient, and encouraging driving instructor, especially if you want to feel more confident and develop safe driving habits.
July 2026
I recently passed my test thanks to Hannah's instructing. She is very easy to talk to and will get to know you well, which was important to me as learning to drive was very stressful for me and knowing that she is a lovely person who only wants me to succeed took some of the pressure away. She knows exactly how to use the right words and phrasing to get you to understand, and only stepped in if there was an actual risk to how I was driving, which she would also do so very calmly. I would 100% recommend her to others, as someone who struggled to get started with driving I think she absolutely gives you the tools needed to flourish.
July 2026
Chris is an excellent driving instructor who helped me to pass first time. Would highly recommend
July 2026
Ian has been a brilliant instructor, and great to get along with. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn. His calm and patient approach made the learning process enjoyable and stress-free
July 2026
I couldn’t recommend Robyn enough! She was patient, supportive, and made every lesson enjoyable while helping me build my confidence behind the wheel. She explained everything clearly and always encouraged me to do my best. Thanks to her amazing teaching and support, I passed my driving test first time today! Thank you so much for all your help—I really appreciate everything you’ve done.
July 2026
I highly recommend Peter Goat. Passed first time with him. He was so helpful, flexible, and chilled! I enjoyed every lesson with him and look forward to a 'lifetime of safe driving' as a result of his tutorage.
July 2026
Gaia was an incredible driving instructor. As someone who suffers from anxiety and was very anxious about driving Gaia helped to make the experience far easier for me. She’s calm and patient as well as being friendly and supportive. I’m so glad I had such a kind instructor who led me and many others to passing.
June 2026
Robyn is an incredibly talented instructor. She explains all the concepts incredibly clearly. I was quite an anxious learner and she set me at ease and allowed me to drive safely with confidence. I have had some Bad experiences with driving before and Robyn was exactly the opposite- she was calm and patient. I would 100% recommend her to others.
May 2026
I highly recommend Robyn Philips as a driving instructor! Robyn was my second driving instructor and I am so glad that I swapped to her. She is kind, calm and was integral to building my driving confidence, both for the test and for driving at home. I looked forward to my lesson each week! I passed first time which was absolutely down to the excellent advice of Robyn. Thank you so much!
May 2026
Had my lessons with Robyn and she was very patient and encouraging. Was extremely helpful with any questions I had and supported me in building my confidence. Thanks again!
May 2026
Robyn was lovely and caring throughout my experience learning to drive. Without her I very much doubt I would have ever passed! She goes above and beyond to improve your confidence. I would recommend her to anyone struggling or feeling anxious about driving.
April 2026
I recently passed my test with Robyn Phillips and I highly recommend her as an instructor. I didn't expect to pass so quickly but she is a fantastic teacher. Robyn was super patient in her teaching method. I passed my test but can also say that I am now confident with driving, something I've not experienced before.
January 2026
June 2026
Jonathan taught my son to drive (and he passed first time). Jonathan was extremely professional as well as being kind, patient and supportive, and my son loved his lessons. He always came home very positive and upbeat. I would highly recommend Jonathan as a driving instructor (hopefully he will be available to teach my younger son when he's ready to learn to drive)!
June 2026
I had Jonathan Phillips as my instructor, he is a really nice man and incredibly supportive. His teaching style was perfect as he was patient and encouraging throughout the lessons. I passed first time with just 1 minor and would highly recommend him as a driving instructor.
June 2026
Jonathan was a brilliant instructor! He made everything really easy to understand and was super helpful. He gave me a lot of confidence which helped me pass first time! Will forever be grateful. Couldn’t recommend him enough!
June 2026
My son was taught by Jonathan at Driveaway. He went over and beyond for him at short notice to accommodate a change to his test. His communication with both my son and myself was excellent and I would absolutely recommend him
June 2026
Jonathan is an amazing driving instructor and a top bloke as well! Would recommend to anybody who’s looking to learn to drive.
May 2026
5stars !!!! My son says he couldn't have wished for a better driving instructor! Robyn is patient and kind, and current! So her communication with the younger learners is spot on. She makes them feel comfortable and confident My son passed first time with only one minor, this is testament to Robyn's teaching. First class and highly recommended!! 5****
May 2026
Passed my test first time with Jonathan as my instructor! Very good lessons as he is an amazing teacher, will listen and help with anything you want to work on. Could not recommend a better instructor!
May 2026
Just passed with Colin. Having had many instructors, he improved my driving the most and helped make me a safer more confident driver.
May 2026
Peter Goat taught me to drive, and he was brilliant! I passed first time. he was really kind and supportive.
May 2026
Chris was such a great driving instructor, really calm, patient and supportive throughout every lesson. He helped me feel confident behind the wheel and thanks to his teaching I passed first time! I’m very grateful for all his help and would definitely recommend him to anyone learning to drive around Cambridge.
May 2026
Colin was a quality driving instructor, allowing me to pass with flying colours!
June 2026
Colin was the best ever, what a legend. Extremely supportive and helped me pass first time with ease. Could not recommend enough! 😁
May 2025
Shelash Teli gave me the confidence to believe in myself I could drive. Only started with him in October, after having another instructor. He made me feel comfortable and calm. A great sense of humour. Taught me in a way that was easy to ...
May 2025
Shelash is an Excellent Instructor, highly recommended. Shelash is an instructor who listens to the students and their concerns, teaches and makes sure everything is understandable, he is a friendly man and I am so grateful to have had him ...
May 2025
Shelash is the best driving instructor you can have. His patience and good humour makes you feel at ease and learn faster. Can't recommend enough!
May 2025
Dave was such an exceptional teacher, he was really patient and understanding and when it took me a bit longer to get something because of my dyspraxia he went away and found a different way of teaching it! I feel confident going out and driving and could not have done it without Dave :)
May 2025
Gaia is an absolutely amazing instructor. Shes extremely patient, really improves my confidence and always makes me feel super accomplished in every small progress I make. I couldn't recommend her enough!
May 2025
Having driving lessons with Gaia has only been a positive experience! She is always patient and so good at letting me know when I make mistakes in a non judgemental, productive way to help me improve. I would recommend her to anyone.
May 2025
I have just passed my test with Dave Warren - a fantastic instructor! He is very welcoming and creates an amazing safe space to learn to drive. Dave is super easy to chat too and knows all the tips and tricks to help you pass your test. 5 stars, highly recommend!
May 2025
I frequently recommend Hanna to anyone who is looking for a driving instructor. She is fantastic! She instantly put my daughter at ease, she is encouraging, enthusiastic, patient and calm. She was always very accommodating and flexible with ...
May 2025
I honestly couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor. Dave was an amazing instructor and catered to each lesson with different things I needed to work on. He always encouraged me and told me I could do it in which I did I passed first time all thanks to Dave he was always so talkative and a great laugh :) I highly recommend 👌 ...
May 2025
i learnt to drive with Hanna, and i just passed 2 days ago. i couldn't recommend enough, she was so patient with me and made lessons so enjoyable. she knew how to manage my nerves and make me feel more confident in myself, i don't think she ...
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