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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 ...

Lauren Walsh

January 2026

I had Colin as my driving instructor and he was great! He was lovely and very patient with me, and really helped to build my confidence so I passed my test first time with only a few minors! I would highly recommend Colin and Driveaway to anyone looking to learn to drive :)

abigail woolley

January 2026

Highly recommend Colin Crichton as a driving instructor! He taught me everything I needed to feel prepared and confident for the driving test - including lots of practice on test routes. Even after I took a break from lessons, he very ...

tya shadrack

January 2025

I started learning to drive with Andy first. He was always honest with his feedback he was giving me as I was new to driving and he started building my confidence behind the wheel. Andy was patient, calm and supportive of me and always went ...

Ieva Vidmantaite

January 2026

I'm extremely grateful to my driving instructor, Colin, for his patience, kindness, and constant support throughout my learning journey. He always made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel, and he was also very easy to chat ...

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January 2025

A huge thank you to my instructor Luthfur Rahman Bai and Sadique Ahmed Bai for all the support and guidance! They were patient, professional, and made every lesson easy to follow. I felt well-prepared and confident going into my test, and ...

Lochie Hutchison

January 2026

Chris is a great driving instructor --- patient, clear, and very supportive. Lessons were well structured and really helped build my confidence. Highly recommend

Samuel Fidell

January 2026

I had phill as my instructor. He is great guy, very friendly but mostly very patient and great instructor and put 100% into everyone to pass. He has passed 3 of my family members in the last 2 years or so, highly recommended as tutor ☺️

Lilian Corbett

January 2026

I passed my test first try with Robyn Phillips today. Where do I start? I would 110% recommend her to anyone at all at any level of driving ability as she's so adaptable and works tirelessly to help you not only pass but drive well ...

Hannah Cross

January 2026

I had Phil Harvey as my driving instructor. I didn't have any prior experience with driving and he taught me everything I needed to know whilst being patient and allowing me to learn at my own pace. His instructions were explained clearly ...

Darcie B

January 2026

Robyn was lovely and caring throughout my experience learning to drive. Without her I very much doubt I would have ever passed! She goes above and beyond to improve your confidence. I would recommend her to anyone struggling or feeling anxious about driving. 🫶🏻 ...

James Batty

January 2026

Had my lessons with Robyn and she was very patient and encouraging. Was extremely helpful with any questions I had and supported me in building my confidence. Thanks again!

Flora Allen

January 2026

I highly recommend Robyn Philips as a driving instructor! Robyn was my second driving instructor and I am so glad that I swapped to her. She is kind, calm and was integral to building my driving confidence, both for the test and for driving ...

Harry Derbyshire

January 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 ...

Edward

January 2025

Driving instructor Phil Harvey, great experience with him. Taught very well and knew all there was to know.

Monty Richards

January 2025

Really good instructors. Mick was very kind, helpful and patient. Definitely recommend.

Angus Adams

January 2025

I've been learning with Robyn Phillips since last year and she has helped me with everything I could possibly think of with driving. I would highly recommend her for anyone wanting to learn from the best!

Leonardo Wong

January 2025

Just passed my driving test 2 days ago and can't think of anyway the teaching from Phil and driveway could've been better. Doesn't just teach you to pass a test but also drive safely. Would definitely recommend

Maahika Singh

January 2025

I couldn't have asked for a better teacher than Robyn, she was so calm and kind and made not only a good driver but a confident driver and someone who went from being super anxious to excited when getting behind the wheel. I feel so grateful for her support. 10/10 recommend 💕 ...

Antony Windebank

January 2025

Phillip Harvey was my instructor, an amazing role model and teacher, furthermore he helped me pass within 4-5 months. He can help those at any level whether it may be beginners or those experienced learners like myself; to get back behind the wheel after 2 years.

Zia

January 2025

Colin was an amazing instructor - incredibly calm and patient. Lessons were fun and I passed first time, thank you!

Tom Jordan

January 2025

Been having lessons with Andy this year who is a very friendly bloke and very knowledgeable and due to this I passed my practical test first time. 100% recommend this driving school for anyone looking for lessons.

Murray Paterson

January 2025

I passed in 4 months thanks to Colin's excellent tuition. I found him easy to learn from and reliable making learning to drive straightforward and thorough. I would highly recommend Colin Crichton.

Caroline Mackechnie-Jarvis

January 2025

Colin Crichton I can't recommend highly enough! Amazing service and great learning experience for my son. The ease of booking and organising. My son passed first time. He enjoyed learning with Colin communication was good and he put Finn ...

Paddy Gourd

January 2025

Learnt with colin who was very kind and very patient! helped me to pass my test first time and was very patient given my slow and shaky start! would reccomend to anyone looking for a driving instructor!

Jamie Frost

January 2025

I'm currently learning to drive with Chris Murray and I'm really enjoying my lessons. Chris clearly explains what is required and gives me helpful feedback to enable me to improve. If your looking for an instructor, then i highly recommend Chris Murray.

Lily Rooney

January 2025

Pete was such an amazing instructor for me. So patient and helpful through everything. He was clear with his teaching, always made sure I was comfortable and overall it was a brilliant experience learning from him. I will miss our lessons tremendously! Thanks Pete!!

Rachel Agnew

January 2025

We couldn't recommend Chris to you more! He's brilliant! A fabulous instructor , reliable , patient, knowledgeable and calm. He really cares about the learner and goes out of his way to equip them with the right skills , knowledge and confidence to get through both theory and practical tests.

Jay Upham

January 2025

I learnt to drive with Chris. I found him really easy to get along with, he gave clear instructions that were easy to follow. I found that I was able to learn to drive with confidence and good ability. I passed my test first time and I attribute this to the way I was taught by Chris. I really recommend him.

Amy

January 2025

Colin was a great driving instructor! As a nervous, not confident learner, Colin was very understanding, patient and helped me to pass in 7 months with only 1 minor. ...

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