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loreth antaki

May 2025

Shelash is an Excellent Instructor, highly recommended. Shelash is an instructor who listens to the students and their concerns, teaches and makes sure everything is understandable, he is a friendly man and I am so grateful to have had him ...

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Wendy Garri

May 2025

Shelash is the best driving instructor you can have. His patience and good humour makes you feel at ease and learn faster. Can't recommend enough!

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georgia stokell

August 2025

When driving with Shelash he helped to build up my confidence quickly and gave me great advice on how to improve my driving skills. Thanks to Shelash all his support and encouragement helped me pass!

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Alice Holliday

May 2025

Dave was such an exceptional teacher, he was really patient and understanding and when it took me a bit longer to get something because of my dyspraxia he went away and found a different way of teaching it! I feel confident going out and driving and could not have done it without Dave :)

Liliana Bates

May 2025

Gaia is an absolutely amazing instructor. Shes extremely patient, really improves my confidence and always makes me feel super accomplished in every small progress I make. I couldn't recommend her enough!

josh wcuffie

December 2025

Big thanks to Dave for getting me through first time and only 30 hours of lessons ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ Never a dull lesson and always helpful ...

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 ๐Ÿ‘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 ...

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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 ๐Ÿ™‚ ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tracie Fabb

January 2025

Great service by Chris and my son passed with no faults. Chris was calm and professional. Communication was great and he explained how everything worked with booking tests etc. Would throughly recommend

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!

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 ...

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

Meg Smithson

January 2025

It was an amazing experience! Thank you very much to Chris for helping me achieve my pass.

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!

Aaron Sagoo

January 2025

I learnt to drive with Chris Murray, and couldn't recommend him enough, with Chris helping me to massively improve my driving ability and confidence

finn darragh

January 2025

Collin was my instructor he was very good I really recommend him if you are looking for an instructor as I passed fist time all thanks to him

Jake Chrzanowski-York

January 2025

Highly recommend! I had Colin as my instructor, he was a great teacher with lots of patience. Thanks

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