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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.

tasha lombas

May 2025

Dave taught my son to drive and he passed first time. Dave is kind, patient and accommodating. I will be asking him to teach my youngest son too. Thanks Dave.

Izzy JB

May 2025

Gaia is so lovely and such a good instructor - I passed both my theory and practical first time and have recommended her to all my friends!

Rebekah Pyefinch

May 2025

I passed first time with Hanna from Driveway. She was kind, patient and flexible with her lesson timings. I'd certainly recommended Drive away!

Anikó Pető-Mordovski

May 2025

Shelash is a great instructor, patient, and with his explanations and guidance he helps you learn to drive safely and confidently. Can only recommend!

Tim Enderlein

August 2025

I passed first try with only two minors after getting taught by Hannah. She's lovely and an amazing instructor.

Samantha Warrington

February 2026

Gaia is so utterly amazing makes you feel safe to learn and breaks everything down easily and gives me the confidence despite my anxieties around driving reccomended 100% I passed my test this week and I miss her already :)

Caitlin Kilker

August 2025

I passed with Shelash, incredible driving instructor. Very supportive and made me feel comfortable. Could not recommend more.

Jo Barlow

May 2025

A huge thank you to Hanna for being my driving instructor and helping me to pass first time. She was very patient, fun and made me feel comfortable. I highly recommend.

Gabriel Ortiz

May 2025

Shelash is a fantastic instructor, patient, knowledgeable and easy to get along with. Highly recommended. Also speaks perfect Spanish if that makes a difference.

Samuel Alldus

May 2025

Could not recommend Gaia enough. Firstly, she was an amazing tutor who was able to understand and adapt to how I learn. A calm personality that made every new scenario easier to navigate and ...

MakeupByHannahMarie

May 2025

Dave is a great instructor! Gives you confidence when you find challenges and helps you overcome them. He is patient with you if you become overwhelmed and helps calm you down. Would definitely recommend.

Zack Smith

May 2025

I learned to drive with Hanna Quarrie and she was very patient and very clear and helpful with instructions whilst being firm when needed. Would highly recommend for anyone since she was kind throughout the entire process, even when making mistakes, and made sure that any mistakes made were drilled into being corrected

Niky Tite

May 2025

Shelash Teli gave me the confidence to believe in myself I could drive. Only started with him in October, after having another instructor. He made me feel comfortable and calm. A great sense of humour. Taught me in a way that was easy to ...

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 ...

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!

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!

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 😮‍💨 Never a dull lesson and always helpful ...

Nicola Smith

May 2026

Dave has been an amazing instructor to my partner, couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor! Thank you for helping him pass first time and for always being so patient, understanding, and supportive throughout every lesson. You ...

Elsie Siu

May 2026

I had Hanna as my instructor and she was amazing!! She helped me build my confidence and taught me the skills needed to pass first time. I greatly appreciate everything she has done for me I would recommend her for anyone 🥰 ...

Rachel Siu

May 2026

I passed today with only 3 minors, I am super happy with the results!!! My instructor Hanna helped me pass on my first try!!!! Hanna is extremely patient, explains everything really clearly to me and really boost my confidence in driving. I would highly recommend Hanna to anyone!! 🤗☺️ ...

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 😁 ...

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 ...

Yasmin Lock

April 2026

Passed my test today first time with 1 minor with the help of my instructor Dave warren highly recommend best instructor out there!!!!! makes you feel at ease, funny and is patient with you

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.

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