1st Time School of Motoring  Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 84 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the driving instructors for being exceptionally patient, supportive, and helpful during every single lesson. Learners note that clear instructions and a calm, encouraging environment significantly boost their confidence behind the wheel. Many people successfully passed their driving tests on the first attempt thanks to this professional guidance. Some reviewers were not happy with specific instructors, mentioning unprofessional behavior, poor communication, and persistent issues with punctuality. A few people also felt that certain staff members were exceptionally rude and difficult to deal with throughout the learning process.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an amazing experience learning how to drive with Abeer. She was encouraging, supportive and extremely kind. I looked forward to all my driving lessons and she really supported me when I was anxiou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Thank You Message To my dear instructor, Abeer, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your patience, guidance, and unwavering support throughout my driving lessons. Passing t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PASSED FIRST TIME THANKS TO ANUP!! He was truly amazing! He was very thorough and provided all the support, help and reassurance needed. Any time I had an issue or concern with my driving he w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a wonderful driving instructor Bill in automatic. I was able to passed my driving test cuz of Bill great experience and teaching. I have a very friendly and nice examiner Mike in the Eirth tes... See more


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  1. Driving School

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We are one of the best known driving schools in South-East London & North-West Kent. Established since 1989, with over twenty five years experience helping over 50,000 people learn how to drive and pass their test. We are not a national school with a call centre, we are a friendly LOCAL school. We cover most SE, DA & BR postcodes. We offer male and female instructors manual and automatic in most areas. We offer great block booking packages, Student & Nurse discounts, Full hour lessons, Solo tuition & door to door service.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The no.1 Professional Driving Institution.

The School has a very professional approach to teaching and learning at a very good price per lesson. The instructor Ahmed was an excellent instructor for me as he helped me navigate through all my shortcomings and mistakes. Thank you Ahmed for pushing me to my limit within 2months of time and 22 lessons.

February 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abeer is the best!


I had a great experience learning to drive with Abeer. She is patient, caring, and always made me feel comfortable and confident. Her sense of humor made every lesson enjoyable and stress-free. She explained everything clearly and always supported me. I failed 3 times before trying her out and She even cut her very important trip back home short just to make sure she can come with me on my test and I fortunately passed I’m so grateful

I highly recommend Abeer to anyone looking for a kind and professional driving instructor.
-Victoria

January 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Driving Instructor – Highly Recommended

Very encouraging, friendly, and supportive instructor. I failed my first test, but thanks to Abeer’s patience, clear guidance, and confidence in me, I passed in less than two weeks. She supported me every step of the way and truly helped me believe in myself. I couldn’t have done it without her.

January 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to say a very big thank you to…

I want to say a very big thank you to my instructor Bill, he was patient enough with me and taught me all I needed to know to pass. There was a little ups and down with me but even with the situation Bill never stopped to encourage me. Kuddos to you Bill if you see this, just know that you are amazing. I also want to commend my examiner Micheal who gave me the room to be comfortable, he was very kind and professional

January 28, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed first time!

I passed first time with only 3 minors with the help of Tony. He was a great instructor who helped my sister and I. I would highly recommend!

November 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abeer is truly outstanding

Abeer is truly outstanding — the best of the best. Her teaching skills are on another level, and the way she explains and demonstrates everything makes driving feel natural and easy. Thanks to her incredible guidance, I passed my driving test in a very short time. She is patient, professional, extremely knowledgeable, and knows exactly how to bring out confidence in her students. Her methods are highly effective, and her dedication shows in every lesson. 100/100 — an exceptional instructor and highly recommended to anyone who wants to pass quickly and confidently.

December 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Anup was fantastic!

Anup was fantastic!! Always on time great communication and gave feedback after each lesson Calm and patient with our daughter who passed 1st time!! Thank you Anup.

January 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my driving test!

Passed my driving test with Anup as my instructor! An amazing instructor, I instantly felt comfortable from the first lesson. The lessons were fun and he knew how to critique my driving, leading me to success. Thank you.

January 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

." رسالة أطول

A Thank You Message

To my dear instructor, Abeer,

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your patience, guidance, and unwavering support throughout my driving lessons. Passing the test on my first attempt is a truly proud achievement, 🚙 and it wouldn't have been possible without your exceptional training. I confidently recommend training with you.Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

You helped me build my self-confidence,stay calm, and drive safely, and I am incredibly grateful for the time and effort you dedicated to me.

Thank you again for everythingI wish you continued success and all the best.

Sincerely,

January 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed 1st time

I passed first time as name suggested. All the credit goes to my driving instructor Anup Subedi.Thank you for being such a fantastic driving instructor. Your patience, clear guidance, and supportive attitude made me more confident to drive.I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into making sure I understood both the skills and the responsibilities of driving. Your instruction has made a lasting impact, and I’m very grateful for it.thankyou very much.

January 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with anup at 1st time

I recently done my driving lessons with Anup at 1st time I had a total of 5 lessons with him after doing on and off driving lessons in the past, I came to anup and did not have any confidence in my self or my driving and within 2 lessons I had improved massively due to his ability to make me feel at ease behind the wheel and with him as a person, he pushed me to learn quickly without feeling rushed or under pressure, I would recommend him to anyone and everyone trying to learn how to drive whether you have never driven before or already have driven and just need those extra hours.
I had my test already booked so was stuck for time but Anup helped me amazingly and I was able to pass with no minors.
Couldn’t recommend him enough

December 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

‏Abeer is highly knowledgeable and…

‏Abeer is highly knowledgeable and genuinely committed to student success. Lessons were well-organized, clear, and engaging, making even challenging topics easier to understand. They were always approachable, patient, and willing to provide extra help when needed. Their teaching style encouraged participation and critical thinking, creating a positive and motivating learning environment. I truly appreciated their professionalism and dedication, and I would highly recommend Abeer to other students.”
“She was incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, and her teaching played a key role in helping me pass on my first attempt. Her explanations were clear, and she made the learning process much easier and more effective.”
“Thanks to her guidance and encouragement, I was able to pass on my first attempt. She explained everything clearly and always made sure I understood the material.”
Thank you so much, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Wish you all the best. Your the best ❣️

December 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an excellent experience with my…

I had an excellent experience with my driving instructor Abeer and I honestly couldn’t be happier with how my lessons went. From the very beginning, she was very patient, clear, and incredibly supportive, which made a huge difference especially when I was feeling unsure or nervous.

I really appreciate how much time and care Abeer put into every single lesson. She never rushed me, always made sure I understood what we were practicing, and consistently created a calm space where I felt comfortable learning at my own pace.

December 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ABEER

ABEER, you deserve more than 5star, your instructions, guidance and advice during my driving session with you, was extremely helpful in passing my driving test today. This is the first time I am doing a driving test and I passed because of ABEER coaching and preparing me for the test. Thank you ABEER.

November 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful driving instructor

I had a wonderful driving instructor Bill in automatic. I was able to passed my driving test cuz of Bill great experience and teaching. I have a very friendly and nice examiner Mike in the Eirth test centre.

I had 3 different driving instructor before Bill and none really try to help me pass. Bill is the only instructor that really cares about what I want. I am very grateful and strongly recommend 1st Time School of Motoring and Bill.

November 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an amazing experience with Abeer

Had an amazing experience learning how to drive with Abeer. She was encouraging, supportive and extremely kind. I looked forward to all my driving lessons and she really supported me when I was anxious coming up to my test. She is an amazing teacher and I would recommend her to everyone!!! Thank you Abeer.

November 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a great day for me on passing my…

I was a great day for me on passing my manual driving test. My success story will not be complete without mentioning the wonderful skills I learnt under the instructions of Tony. He was a gentleman with empathy with good knowledge of skills tips.

November 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Time Pass

PASSED FIRST TIME THANKS TO ANUP!!

He was truly amazing! He was very thorough and provided all the support, help and reassurance needed. Any time I had an issue or concern with my driving he would help me address it immediately. He was always pleasant and happy to have a laugh when teaching, whilst always maintaining a profound level of professionalism.

Highly recommend - I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor!

Thanks again Anup, wishing you all the best!

November 6, 2025
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