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March 2026
Hanna is an incredible instructor. Highly recommend. Makes learning enjoyable.
April 2026
Thank you Hanna !! Hanna was amazing teaching my son to drive in only 10 weeks ! Thank you for being so friendly & patient and getting him through his test 😁 ...
April 2026
Dave has been nothing short of Brilliant with my son. Would highly recommend.
April 2026
I have just passed my driving test first time, under the guidance, patience and encouragement of Jonathan Phillips at Driveaway School of Motoring. Jonathan is everything you would want in a driving instructor; friendly, good ...
April 2026
Passed my test today first time with 1 minor with the help of my instructor Dave warren highly recommend best instructor out there!!!!! makes you feel at ease, funny and is patient with you
May 2026
Dave has been an amazing instructor to my partner, couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor! Thank you for helping him pass first time and for always being so patient, understanding, and supportive throughout every lesson. You ...
May 2026
I had Hanna as my instructor and she was amazing!! She helped me build my confidence and taught me the skills needed to pass first time. I greatly appreciate everything she has done for me I would recommend her for anyone 🥰 ...
May 2026
I passed today with only 3 minors, I am super happy with the results!!! My instructor Hanna helped me pass on my first try!!!! Hanna is extremely patient, explains everything really clearly to me and really boost my confidence in driving. I would highly recommend Hanna to anyone!! 🤗☺️ ...
May 2025
Mark was an excellent instructor, I would absolutely recommend!
June 2025
Would recommend Shelash who taught me from the beginning how to drive auto! Had an amazing experience
May 2025
Shelash is very kind, very attentive, and taught me how to drive safely in the UK. Highly recommended.
May 2025
highly recommend Gaia as a driving instructor!!!! so lovely and really patient. couldn't have asked for better ☺️❤️
May 2025
Shelash was very patient while teaching me how to drive, explaining things in a way that made sense. He also made it fun too which put me at ease
May 2025
Just passed my test with 0 minors after only driving for 3 months thanks to Jon, brilliant instructor , very calm and patient and a good laugh to be around ,couldn't recommend more 👍 ...
May 2025
Wooho passed my test! Hanna is an amazing teacher with lots of patience! Definitely would recommend Hanna she is amazing :-)
May 2025
Would highly recommend Mark as an instructor. As someone who was late to the game with learning how to drive, he was very supportive and helped me get to a place where I was able to pass the first time.
May 2025
Dave taught my son to drive and he passed first time. Dave is kind, patient and accommodating. I will be asking him to teach my youngest son too. Thanks Dave.
May 2025
Gaia is so lovely and such a good instructor - I passed both my theory and practical first time and have recommended her to all my friends!
May 2025
I passed first time with Hanna from Driveway. She was kind, patient and flexible with her lesson timings. I'd certainly recommended Drive away!
May 2025
Shelash is a great instructor, patient, and with his explanations and guidance he helps you learn to drive safely and confidently. Can only recommend!
August 2025
I passed first try with only two minors after getting taught by Hannah. She's lovely and an amazing instructor.
February 2026
Gaia is so utterly amazing makes you feel safe to learn and breaks everything down easily and gives me the confidence despite my anxieties around driving reccomended 100% I passed my test this week and I miss her already :)
August 2025
I passed with Shelash, incredible driving instructor. Very supportive and made me feel comfortable. Could not recommend more.
May 2025
A huge thank you to Hanna for being my driving instructor and helping me to pass first time. She was very patient, fun and made me feel comfortable. I highly recommend.
May 2025
Shelash is a fantastic instructor, patient, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. Highly recommended. Also speaks perfect Spanish if that makes a difference.
January 2025
Pete was such an amazing instructor for me. So patient and helpful through everything. He was clear with his teaching, always made sure I was comfortable and overall it was a brilliant experience learning from him. I will miss our lessons tremendously! Thanks Pete!!
January 2025
We couldn't recommend Chris to you more! He's brilliant! A fabulous instructor , reliable , patient, knowledgeable and calm. He really cares about the learner and goes out of his way to equip them with the right skills , knowledge and confidence to get through both theory and practical tests.
January 2025
I learnt to drive with Chris. I found him really easy to get along with, he gave clear instructions that were easy to follow. I found that I was able to learn to drive with confidence and good ability. I passed my test first time and I attribute this to the way I was taught by Chris. I really recommend him.
January 2025
Colin was a great driving instructor! As a nervous, not confident learner, Colin was very understanding, patient and helped me to pass in 7 months with only 1 minor. ...
January 2025
I passed my driving test today with 0 faults - I would largely credit this to Chris Murray who has been a great teacher throughout my learning process. He was patient, supportive, encouraging and always thorough - as a nervous driver, these ...
January 2025
As someone who has gone through multiple driving instructors, Chris is truly exceptional! His patience and professionalism has really made me feel more confident behind the wheel as a learner driver. I cannot recommend him enough!
January 2025
I learnt to drive with Chris Murray. I couldn't recommend choosing him enough as he as provided me with all the right knowledge and skills in order to be safe on the roads and as a result of his teaching skills i passed my test with minimal ...
January 2025
Colin Crichton is an incredibly knowledgeable and skilled driving instructor. As a rather apprehensive adult 're-learner' - how I wish my previous driving instructor was as good as him! - I certainly felt I provided Colin with quite the ...
January 2025
Chris is a brilliant and patient instructor with whom I always felt very comfortable. He gave a great balance of encouragement and constructive criticism and makes an effort to teach you to be a good driver, rather than just pass your test. Additionally he is just a lovely guy to chat to! I passed my test first time with him :)
January 2025
I had the pleasure of learning to drive with Colin, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very first lesson, Colin put me at ease with his calm and friendly demeanor. His teaching style is incredibly clear and patient, and he ...
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