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Ethan

January 2025

I passed first time with Robyn Phillips. She is an amazing driving instructor who is very patient, professional and knowledgeable about driving. Robyn tailors the lessons to what the learner wants to do, and provides very useful feedback. ...

Marina

January 2025

Robyn was such a fantastic instructor! She made me feel confident and competent on the road - and she always explained everything so clearly. She was really flexible with scheduling, and always calm and friendly. She also helped me move my ...

Charlotte Toms

January 2025

Robyn was a wonderful driving instructor. With her help I passed my practical test on the first attempt. I have anxiety and ADHD. I was really nervous about learning to drive. Robyn was a star! She was patient, supportive and just a joy to ...

PixieBoo

January 2025

Phil Harvey.... The most amazingly kind and generous tutor for our son. He was flexible, fun & persevering and has given our son the tools he needs for his safe driving for all his future journeys. With expert knowledge he managed to engage ...

LeeLee Beau

January 2025

My daughter has just passed her driving test first time after having lessons with Philip Harvey. Phil was kind, patience and flexible, he gave my daughter the confidence and tools required to be a good, safe driver. She really enjoyed her ...

Alice Turner

January 2025

I've just passed my test and had an amazing experience having Robyn as a driving instructor. I will definitely be encouraging my younger siblings to learn with her as well.

Gabrielle Stapleton

January 2025

Robyn is the best driving instructor and I couldn't recommend her enough! As someone who had a bad experience with a previous instructor I was so nervous to get back behind the wheel. However Robyn made the environment so relaxed, taking ...

Rizky Yanika

January 2026

My driving instructor was Robyn. I can't recommend her enough. She is an amazing instructor, patient, calm, and very clear in giving instructions. She is also excellent in spotting what to improve and give clear suggestions how to correct ...

Tom Neish

January 2026

I had Phil as a driving instructor, took my test within 4 months and passed first try. Great teacher and very easy to get along with. I highly recommend.

Tom Robinson

January 2026

Highly recommend phil harvey as a driving instructor. Taught me from the very basics to passing in 6 months of lessons. Very patient approach to teaching and very knowledgeable of things beyond the test (car maintenance etc). Also very ...

Callum Stewart

January 2026

Had a lot of great lessons with Phil Harvey. He's a very chilled out, friendly, and knowledgeable instructor. Thanks to him, I felt very confident going into the test, despite it being in a different county I hadn't practiced much in.

Jack Padgett

January 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.

Samantha Chicken

March 2026

Jon Philips is the best driving instructor, he is so patient and kind and helpful. He's helped both our girls pass, always believing in both of them and giving them the confidence to pass with flying colours. Thank you Jon for all your help and encouragement.

hayden matt

March 2026

Highly recommend Gaia as an instructor - she was patient, kind, and still pushed me to my best limits of driving, passed first time and wouldn't have been possible without her! :)

jack talbot

March 2026

Would 100% recommend, great experience and very smooth from start to finish. Passed test first time with little trouble. I also got on very well with my instructor Dave, couldn't of asked for a better instructor to help me.

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.

Jemma Alldred

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 😁 ...

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!

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.

sebwoolley

June 2026

Colin was the best ever, what a legend. Extremely supportive and helped me pass first time with ease. Could not recommend enough! 😁

Carys Coleman

June 2026

I passed my test with Mark Parry. He is very patient, explained everything clearly and always went the extra mile. I started as a nervous driver but Mark somehow turned driving into something I looked forward to. Highly recommend!

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