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Vivien Bradbury

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 ...

Doris Darkwah

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!

Luke Scrivener

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 ...

Emily Hornkohl

January 2025

Colin helped me get a first time pass! He was always patient and helped me feel prepared before my test. He also worked really hard to get me a new test, after the DVSA cancelled mine at short notice, which I really appreciated. Would recommend him to anyone!

Claudia Iorio

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 ...

Ben Snodgrass

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 :)

Winx

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 ...

Parisha Rafiq Ullah

January 2025

I learned to drive with Chris Murray and it was a fantastic experience. Although it wasn't an easy journey for me, I felt really supported by Chris throughout. I felt we developed a great working relationship and that I could trust him to ...

Jamie Frost

January 2025

Hi, I have been learning with Christ Murray since May the 15th. Christ has helped me massively improve on my driving ability and has been THE perfect driving instructor. He explains what I need to do very well and makes sure I am confident ...

M S

January 2026

Colin is quality Got me through first attempt Would absolutely recommend him Great teacher and very patient

Megan Davis

January 2025

I had Chris Murray as my instructor, he was very patient and gave helpful feedback all the time with his help I passed my test first time. I would highly recommend ☺️

James Day

January 2025

Peter Goat was my driving instructor, and I couldn't have asked for a better one. He was incredibly patient, supportive, and always made me feel confident behind the wheel. His clear guidance helped build my confidence. I highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive!

Archie

January 2025

Chris Murray was a brilliant driving instructor, who helped me get a first time pass. He really knows everything about the trends in driving tests and helps you to be more than prepared. Highly recommend

Jacob Abbott

January 2025

I Peter goat, he was very helpful and all round nice guy Very reliable and patient. Peter was very good at communicating what was needed to be done and had a good sensor of humour.

Rosie Price

January 2025

Colin is brilliant! Super patient, friendly and great at explaining everything. He built my confidence with helpful feedback and encouragement, couldn't recommend him more!

Elijah

January 2025

passed with Chris today on my second try! very very thankful to Chris for his patience and encouragement all through the journey:)

Elizabeth Fieldsend

January 2025

I learned to drive with Chris, and couldn't recommend him enough. He is clear in instructing and is easy to get along with. I passed my test first time and he helped me through all my nerves and genuinely believed in me which was very ...

Lucas Howard

January 2025

Colin is an outstanding driving instructor. He was patient, supportive and helped me build confidence behind the wheel. Would highly recommend Colin as a driving instructor for anyone looking to learn in Cambridge.

Valerică

January 2025

Colin is an outstanding driving instructor. He was calm, patient, and genuinely focused on helping me feel confident. His way of explaining things made even the trickiest manoeuvres or routes seem manageable, and his encouragement really ...

Daisy

January 2025

I started lessons with Chris Murray earlier this year after a bad experience with a previous driving instructor who caused me to have panic attacks during my lessons. Since starting having lessons with Chris, I immediately felt much more at ...

Lucy Dalley

January 2026

I had Chris Murray as my driving instructor and passed first time with only 1 minor. He was very helpful and really allowed me to build my confidence - I would highly recommend!

Davina Sycamore

January 2025

Chris Murray was quite simply outstanding! We feel so lucky to have found such a kind, compassionate, caring and patient instructor. You have made our daughter so much more confident and for this we are so very grateful. She really has enjoyed your lessons and has learnt so much from you. Thank you ☺️

Lola Sycamore

January 2025

I had Chris Murray as my driving instructor and passed yesterday with only 2 minors, after a long journey with driving lessons and instructors. He made me feel valued as a beginner driver and consistently showed me support through our ...

Rosie Wallace

January 2026

Colin is a brilliant instructor, incredibly patient, clear and experienced. I would highly recommend! I really enjoyed our lessons!!

Elena Barnett

January 2025

I had Chris Murray as my driving instructor and I passed my driving test first time today with only 4 minors! I was a very anxious driver at the start, but Chris always made me feel that becoming an independent and proactive driver was ...

Hei See

June 2025

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

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, ...

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 ...

Annabelle

May 2025

Mark was an excellent instructor, I would absolutely recommend!

Alexandre Silva

May 2025

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

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

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.

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