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
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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
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
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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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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- 02088523300
- info@1sttimesom.co.uk
- 1sttimesom.co.uk
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Was always worried about driving but…
Was always worried about driving but lessons with Navida has really helped. She’s very patient, kind, and professional. Lessons with her have allowed me to be a safe and confident driver. Can’t recommend her enough.
February 11, 2025
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Professional instructor
Have been practicing with Navida for some time now. She is amazing (very patient and professional) . I can’t recommend her enough. I will surely pass first time when I am ready. 😀
February 10, 2025
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Franco best instructor
I'm very grateful to my driving instructor, who helped me pass my driving test. His patience, politeness, and real approach made every lesson pleasant and stressless. He always explained everything so clearly and encouraged me to be confident behind the wheel. I couldn't have done it without his support and guidance. I strongly recommend Franco to anybody who wants to learn and pass!
February 4, 2025
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Franco - the best instructor!
Today I passed my test at Bromley with 4 minors! Franco from 1st Time School of Motoring was a fantastic instructor, he made sure I was not only learning to pass the test, but learning how to be a better, smoother and safer driver in general. He really made me feel safe during lessons and was great at explaining things and picking up on things I was struggling with. So thank you so much Franco! I would certainly recommend him to all of my friends and family and could not have done it without him!
February 3, 2025
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1st attempt
1st attempt, passed with only 2 minors.
Bang bang.
So happy, best instructor ever, and always funny with jokes which makes it easier to remember stuff.
Thanks soo much Roddy
February 3, 2025
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Reply from 1st Time School of Motoring
Thank you for your review. Congratulations on passing your practical test! See you on the road!
Bill is the best driving instructor he…
Bill is the best driving instructor he helped me from start to finish & I passed 1st time!
January 28, 2025
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Reply from 1st Time School of Motoring
Thank you for your review. Congratulations on passing your practical test! See you on the road!
Amazing driving school
Omar was a great instructor, very patient and helpful I would highly recommend him! I am very happy with my results too! Thanks again
January 9, 2025
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Reply from 1st Time School of Motoring
Thank you for your review. Congratulations on passing your practical test! See you on the road!
I had a very professional instructor…
I had a very professional instructor always patient &, so helpful i passed on my 1st time with only a couple of mistakes
January 13, 2025
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Reply from 1st Time School of Motoring
Thank you for your review. Congratulations on passing your practical test! See you on the road!
Best driving school in London
Best driving school in London, passed my test over the weekend after having lessons with Jonas, he was very patient and calm with me as I was a very nervous learner. Couldn’t have done it without him
January 13, 2025
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Reply from 1st Time School of Motoring
Thank you for your review. Congratulations on passing your practical test! See you on the road!
Rudeness
I have already put in a compliant, but one of the instructors was very rude to my younger sister making her cry coming back from a lesson stating “girls can’t drive manual” when she already wasn’t feeling confident not very supportive or encouraging and it’s disappointing
January 25, 2025
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Reply from 1st Time School of Motoring
Hi Charlie-Ann. This has been raised with the instructor in question. Upon speaking with him he made us aware that this student was a recommendation from her partner who is also taking lessons with this particular instructor.
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The instructor claims he made a suggestion that the student you're referring to could try automatic lessons if they felt they were struggling with manual lessons as she got very emotional on the lesson as she felt she wasn't progressing & mentioned she had 30 hours of tuition previously. He denies ever saying that women cannot drive manual vehicles. The instructor has both male and female students and many that have successfully passed their tests after taking tuition from him. We have contacted his current female students to find out if anyone has experienced what you are claiming & they had nothing but good things to say about him.
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The instructor also didn't charge the student for the full two hour lesson that was booked and only charged her a total of £17 as a good-will gesture as she wanted to abandon the lesson. As a company we apologise for the misunderstanding on this occasion and wish your sister nothing but success in her driving journey.
Bill was my 1st driving instructor & a good one.
Bill was my 1st driving instructor, He taught me well and was very helpful and knowledgeable. He help me pass my test 2nd time around @ erith test centre.
Bill is helpful & polite. I'd definitely recommend him.
Thanx for your help.
Hailee @Da8
December 9, 2024
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