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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, ...

Lee Alvin

October 2025

I'm really appreciate my driving instructor Hanna, she was very helpful and friendly. With her help I passed my test on the first attempt. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to drive.

Amy Tandon

May 2025

I booked Dave Warren to teach my daughter how to drive. Dave was great at working around her college hours and able to support her with the high's and low's of learning to drive. Dave made Mia feel comfortable and he was able to boost her ...

Amanda Strong

October 2025

My daughter had the wonderful Hanna from driveaway school of motoring. Phoebe really enjoyed her lessons with Hanna. She was reliable and punctual and patient and kind. I would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone looking for a driving instructor ☺️

Lynn Halcrow

January 2026

My son just passed his test, first time after being taught by Hanna! She was amazing. She was great working with him as an individual. She would go through with him at the end of each lesson. Totally recommend and will be using for my other sons!!

Louise Woolnough

January 2026

Dave was my driving instructor, hes friendly funny and we instantly got along, he made my driving lessons the best part of my week i always came home with a smile on my face and some new skills under my belt. Would 100% recommend:)

Charlotte Debono

December 2025

Thanks to Hanna Quarrie's fantastic teaching, I passed my driving test first time with zero minors. I only received lessons from Hanna as I had nobody else (e.g. my parents) available to teach me. This shows just how good she is! Not only ...

Maria Sabater

November 2025

A huge thank you to my instructor Jonathan who helped me pass my driving test on my first try! He was patient, calm and simply a great teacher. Jonathan made me feel confident in my driving abilities from the very first lesson and would ...

Bethany Franqueira

December 2025

Jon was amazing - our lessons always ended up in laughter - not only does Jon teach you to drive he teaches you to be An amazing driver - will miss our lessons - thank you for giving me the confidence to get behind the wheel again - which ...

Rory Webb

January 2026

I had Dave Warren as my Instructor. He has driven practically every type of vehicle in his lifetime, giving him invaluable experience and making him a first-class instructor. He communicates clearly, encouraging and providing helpful ...

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.

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!"

Cyrus hariri

December 2025

Excellent driving lessons, my instructor Jonathon was extremely good and helped me pass my test first try! I could not recommend him more. Best instructor around!

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 ...

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 ...

luna laws

December 2025

Jonathan Phillips was an amazing instructor, and very patient teaching me as someone who was very anxious to get on the roads. I doubted myself a lot in my driving journey, but Jonathan's support really helped me succeed. I would recommend him highly!

Victoria Waterton

December 2025

My son had Dave Warren as an instructor who made the lessons fun and engaging. Would highly recommend! Josh passed today, 1st time, with 3 minors. Thanks Dave!

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 - ...

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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