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sarah zegerman

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.

B Feig

June 2025

I highly recommend driving lessons with Gaia Fleet. Gaia immediately put me at ease and took the time to see what skills I already had and what I needed to work on. She is kind, personable and a pleasure to be around. She is knowledgable, ...

Katie Rutherford

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!

Karen Egan

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 ...

Crystal Chandler

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 πŸ‘Œ ...

Raoul Pullela

August 2025

Jonathan was an excellent instructor. He was very reliable, responsive and friendly, and he helped me pass first time! Thanks Jon!!

Natalie Berry

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 ...

Ryan Birch

May 2025

I had an amazing experience with Dave Warren From day one, he made me feel at ease and confident behind the wheel. Dave's patience, clear instructions, and encouragement were exactly what I needed to improve my driving skills. He explained ...

Summer Chillingworth

May 2025

I learned to drive with Dave Warren in Driveaway, and I couldn't of asked for a better instructor. He was incredibly supportive, and made me feel comfortable driving at each step of the way. I was able to pass my test whilst having fun ...

Daneisha Curtin

May 2025

After working with two other driving instructors I was thrilled to finally find Jon. Friendly, patient and makes the whole experience less nerve-racking. He doesn't make you feel inferior if you make silly mistakes and throughly explains ...

Emily Hart

May 2025

I had a great time learning with Hanna as she had so much patience and aura to be around each lesson. I liked her style of teaching as she amends it to my needs. She made me feel comfortable during lessons, especially when I was struggling with some aspects of driving.

Piper Mclean

May 2025

On my first lesson with Shelash, I was a nervous wreck but by the end of it I was at ease. He truly is one of the best instructors and I couldn't recommend him more! He'll push you (like taking you on the A14 on your first lesson after ...

James Wright

October 2025

I had hannah as my instructor. She was very good and gave me more confidence and passed first try.

Esmeralda Allen

May 2025

My instructor Gaia was truly incredible and so helpful in teaching me how to drive. She was always patient and understanding of my worries and I couldn't recommend her enough!

hope amen Osahon martins

May 2025

I'm so happy to say I passed my driving test today! and I honestly couldn't have done it without Jonathan ! From day one, he made me feel comfortable. He was super patient, explained things in a really clear way, and always stayed calm. ...

Phoebe Strong

October 2025

I had hanna quarrie as a driving instructor and she was amazing! so patient and ensures that you understand everything before doing it! definitely recommend

em1ly. sm

June 2025

I have just passed my test first time with the help of Hanna as my driving instructor. She was absolutely amazing in teaching me how to drive, she was incredibly patient and was always happy to go over things multiple times if I needed the ...

alfie scott

August 2025

100% recommend Dave as an instructor. He guided me through the whole process brilliantly. Catered his style to my needs and was patient and informative right up until my test. Sound guy and an amazing instructor. Thanks Dave πŸ™‚ ...

Luke Thoday

September 2025

After years of struggling with previous instructors and a lot of frustrations dealing with AdHd in driving I was put in contact with Jonathan Phillips - His patience, expertise and approachable character allowed me to feel comfortable and ...

bryone Wilkes

February 2026

Couldn't recommend Jonathan Phillips enough such a fun and kind driving instructor extremely helpful and making sure I was ready for my test which I passed with 1 minor !

Natalie Wood

May 2025

I just passed my test and I cannot recommend Driveaway School of Motoring and Jonathan enough! ...

Francesca Baker

May 2025

I would recommend Dave Warren at Driveaway School of Motoring to anyone. Forever grateful for his unlimited patience and kindness when teaching me to drive. Learning has been a journey, and one that was made a lot easier with great company. I've just passed my driving test on my first attempt and it will be life changing! Thank you Dave!

Isabel Beeson

May 2025

I learnt to drive with David Warren, and i couldn't recommend him enough! He always made driving lessons enjoyable and was so easy to get along with. After each drive, his feedback was so informative which really helped me to develop. He ...

Cai Rees Manuel

October 2025

I learned to drive with Jonathan Phillips, and I can't recommend him highly enough! His patient approach and thoughtful feedback after every lesson made such a difference to my learning progress. The simple tips and techniques he shared for manoeuvres were incredibly useful during my test. Thanks so much, Jon!

Tom Ansell

December 2025

It has been an absolute pleasure to have been taught by the one and only Jon. His patience and experience helps to create an environment you feel comfortable in. Jon's clear and concise pointers really help to hone in your driving ability, ...

elizabeth roseblade

March 2026

I recently passed my test first time with Hanna Quarrie as my instructor. She was organised, a great communicator, and kept track of my progress after every lesson. I always enjoyed our lessons as she created a relaxed environment that ...

Jason Kirby

March 2026

Hanna is an incredible instructor. Highly recommend. Makes learning enjoyable.

Charlotte Chicken

March 2026

Jonathan Philips was an incredible driving instructor who always supported and believed in me that I could pass my test! couldn't of done it without him.

Chloe Fisher

March 2026

Highly recommend Jon as a driving instructor!! He's so calm and friendly, and makes you feel incredibly confident in your driving. I wouldn't have passed my test without him! Thank you :))

Amaya Dellar-Moy

March 2026

Gaia Fleet was the perfect instructor for me. After a few test fails over the years with other instructors I had a lot of anxiety about taking another driving test. Gaia was patient, kind and pushed me the right amount. I didn't feel ...

Emma

March 2026

I was so lucky to have found Mark as an instructor. I didn't have a great experience learning to drive before him and when I met him I was very anxious with a huge lack of confidence. Mark turned that around, he is a fantastic 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 :)

bryone Wilkes

February 2026

Couldn't recommend Jonathan Phillips enough such a fun and kind driving instructor extremely helpful and making sure I was ready for my test which I passed with 1 minor !

christina latham

February 2026

"Passed my test 1st time!!... Thanks to the lovely Gaia Fleet ! An amazing instructor who is supportive, friendly, and great at breaking down complex maneuvers. I actually enjoyed my lessons and felt safe every time I was behind the wheel Highly recommended!"

Zelha Coulson

February 2026

I honestly couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor than Dave Warren. From day one he was incredibly patient, supportive, and clear in his teaching, which made such a difference to my confidence. Every lesson was well-structured ...

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