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

I had a fantastic experience

I had a fantastic experience, my driving instructor Omer, always ensured I progressed at the right speed and had a lot of patience throughout my time learning to drive. His focus to the detail and will to push me to the best I could be, with good targets throughout. I am grateful for the help I received from him the last year, and I manage to pass with 0 minors. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive

July 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helped me pass first time

Thanks to my driving instructor, Tony. I passed my manual driving test first time. i would highly recommend him to anyone as he takes care and time in teaching and instructing how to drive a car safely and confidently.

July 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Navida was my instructor

Navida was my instructor, she was very patient kind with words and boosted my confidence just at the time i almost cancelled my test.
I would recommend her any day.
Thanks

July 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an amazing experience learning to…

I had an amazing experience learning to drive with Tony ( 1st time school of motoring) ! Thanks to his excellent teaching, I passed my driving test with confidence. He is very knowledgeable and clearly has a lot of experience, which shows in the way he explains everything so clearly and calmly. His lessons were always structured, patient, and encouraging, which really helped me build my confidence behind the wheel. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable driving instructor!

June 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a difference!

After failing my test 3 times with my previous instructor (who rarely spoke or gave feedback) I was recommended Tony by a friend. What a difference! From our first lesson, Tony made me feel comfortable and actually pointed out the small things I was doing wrong - like mirror checks, roundabout guidance etc

Fadt forward, I passed my test with only 1 minor and no majors. What more can you ask for! His teaching style is clear, supportive, and he genuinely helps you improve.

Would absolutely recommend Tony to anyone

June 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best driving instructor I could ask for

Abeer is the best driving instructor I could have asked for. She was patient and help me get comfortable driving. Not to mention her flexibility with timings and understanding when things just didn’t go as planned. I started from cero with her and now have just passed my driving test first time. 100% recommend!

June 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

!!BANG BANG!!

Roddy is an amazing instructor he will teach you all the correct terminology to say you to impress the instructor 😉 he will make you feel very comfortable, relaxed and help build confidence when driving with him which is the best for first time drivers, I couldn’t recommend him enough to any one, you’ll pass with flying colours!!👏

May 29, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was amazing

My experience was amazing, Tony is an excellent driving instructor, he really taught me a lot, didn’t take it easy with me which was what I needed to be honest and I’m very pleased that I passed first time. I will definitely be recommending 1st time school of motoring to everything. 10/10. Thank you for an amazing experience

May 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my first experience

This was my first experience, and it was the best. My instructor Tony had helped me throughout tough times , giving me good lessons on how to drive. So new drivers I would’ve advice you to come to 1st Time School of Motoring!!!

May 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed first time today!

I had the pleasure to have Tony as my instructor. He was very patient and gave me the reassurance I needed to pass my test! Thank you so much! Definitely will recommend to my family and friends.

May 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Instructor goes to Gary!

I want to say a big big thank you to Gary Orhue! Thank you for your patience, encouragement and helping me to pass my test on my 1st attempt. I really appreciate everything that you've done to support me.

April 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Franco is the best.

I had privilege of Learning from Franco. He is an exceptional teacher and person all round. If you want to feel comfortable and in control he is your man. I passed first time. Couldn’t recommend him enough.

May 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to my driving instructor…

Thank you to my driving instructor Franco!! I was supported throughout my learning process and he never had anything less than a smile on his face. As an anxious person, driving always seemed like something i could never do but with the help of Franco i did do it - and passed my test first time!! I cannot recommend him more :)

April 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend..!

Thanks to my driving instructor Saleh Ahmed, I passed my driving test on second attempt!
Saleh was patient and skilled, helping me from complete beginner to confident driver. He clearly explains everything and genuinely celebrates his students' success.
Highly recommend Saleh 1st Time school of motoring if you want to learn driving properly!

April 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Franco - great instructor

Franco has been a terrific driving instructor and anyone would be lucky to be taught by him. Not only a skilled and patient teacher, but, nearly as important, a fun person to spend hours of occasionally stressful and difficult time with in London traffic. Thanks Franco!

April 24, 2025
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