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Gaynor Hobbs

April 2026

Dave has been nothing short of Brilliant with my son. Would highly recommend.

Ryan Stickings

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 ...

Yasmin Lock

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

Nicola Smith

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 ...

Elsie Siu

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 🥰 ...

Rachel Siu

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!! 🤗☺️ ...

Annabelle

May 2025

Mark was an excellent instructor, I would absolutely recommend!

Hei See

June 2025

Would recommend Shelash who taught me from the beginning how to drive auto! Had an amazing experience

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Alexandre Silva

May 2025

Shelash is very kind, very attentive, and taught me how to drive safely in the UK. Highly recommended.

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Madeleine Tee

May 2025

highly recommend Gaia as a driving instructor!!!! so lovely and really patient. couldn't have asked for better ☺️❤️

Heather Louise Campbell

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

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Joshisclasss

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 👍 ...

Gigi Go

May 2025

Wooho passed my test! Hanna is an amazing teacher with lots of patience! Definitely would recommend Hanna she is amazing :-)

David A

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.

tasha lombas

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.

Izzy JB

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!

Rebekah Pyefinch

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!

Anikó Pető-Mordovski

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!

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Tim Enderlein

August 2025

I passed first try with only two minors after getting taught by Hannah. She's lovely and an amazing instructor.

Samantha Warrington

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 :)

Caitlin Kilker

August 2025

I passed with Shelash, incredible driving instructor. Very supportive and made me feel comfortable. Could not recommend more.

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Jo Barlow

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.

Gabriel Ortiz

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.

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Samuel Alldus

May 2025

Could not recommend Gaia enough. Firstly, she was an amazing tutor who was able to understand and adapt to how I learn. A calm personality that made every new scenario easier to navigate and ...

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May 2025

Dave is a great instructor! Gives you confidence when you find challenges and helps you overcome them. He is patient with you if you become overwhelmed and helps calm you down. Would definitely recommend.

James

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

Lacey Leonard

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.

Josiah Nicholas

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.

Eden B

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.

Jenny Nelder

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)!

Robin Nelder

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.

Harry Derbyshire

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.

Cleo Cojocariu

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!

Lindsay Butler

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

Ethan Keogh

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.

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