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Michaela B

January 2025

Phil as my instructor was truly amazing, super friendly, kind, patient, supportive and informative! I passed today and am SUPER happy everything. I could not stress these points enough. He was patient in that he would always take the time ...

Chloe Goldhawk

January 2025

Robyn is so patient, and clear with instructions. She put her instruction into a way which really resonated with me and how I learn. She is always reliable, on time and just generally brilliant. So happy to have passed with her being the reason why!

Debbie Sabin

January 2025

Phil Harvey taught my youngest son recently to a successful pass. He has been really professional, helpful and kind - from his first lesson to his final mock test - informing us of recent changes and questions. ...

Matilda Hart

January 2025

Thank you so much I passed first time thanks to Robyn teaching me so well. I would highly recommend and am very happy she was my teacher !

Ellie Lund

January 2025

Robyn has been the absolute best driving instructor, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect driving experience. I was so nervous to start learning but she made the experience so fun. She is so kind, funny, encouraging, understanding and ...

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 ๐Ÿ˜ ...

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 ...

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:)

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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!

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!

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 ...

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