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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, patience, and ability to make them feel at ease. Many people highlight the positive and encouraging approach of the instructors, which significantly boosted their confidence and made the learning process enjoyable. Reviewers also found the instructions clear and easy to follow, contributing to a smooth and effective learning experience. However, some customers also noted issues with the overall service, including difficulties with booking tests and unhelpful office staff. A few people experienced problems with their instructors, describing them as rude, vague, or frequently late. Additionally, some reviewers mentioned that test centers were located inconveniently far away or that the provided postcodes were incorrect, leading to stress and disadvantages during their tests.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really worthwhile driving course which was efficiently run. Tony our instructor was professional and made the course fun and rewarding. He provided sound practical advice and invaluable advice concer... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed an intensive 5-day crash course in Trafford and passed my theory test on the fifth day, then managed to secure my practical test within a month.. and passed that too! I hones... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went on an intensive course with James from Peterborough and if you get a 5 day course with him you’re onto a winner. Really enjoyed my week with him, very calm and taught me from a complete begin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was rather worried about driving but Carol was lovely and reassuring, she quickly understood my strengths and weaknesses and how I thought so she taught accordingly. I've come so far in a week and p... See more

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  1. Driving School

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We provide an intensive 5-day driving courses that will prepare you for both your DVSA theory and practical tests. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, affordable tuition in a supportive environment, helping you build the skills and confidence to become a safe, capable driver.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve passed my test and my driving…

I’ve passed my test and my driving instructor Joe was brilliant, he helped me grasp a better understanding of the road during our intensive course and gave me great tips on areas where I wasn’t as confident on ie spiral roundabouts and which lane to be in

April 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James from Peterborough

Absolutely loved the course it helped me improve my driving skills but also my confidence on the road.

Couldn’t have done it without James from Peterborough, he was very patient with my many mistakes but also very critical in the right moments to Makesure I learned in the most effective way possible. Very encouraging and helped massively.

March 30, 2026
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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 David . He was incredibly patient and always found the right way to communicate with me, adapting his teaching style so I could fully understand everything.

He never spared any effort — whether it meant drawing diagrams, showing videos, or giving real-life explanations, he consistently went above and beyond to make sure I improved and felt confident behind the wheel day by day .

Thanks to his dedication and support, I now feel fully prepared and confident for my practical test. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a supportive and committed instructor.
Big thank you David !

March 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just completed my 5 day intensive…

Just completed my 5 day intensive course, was a great way of getting experience on the roads, James from Peterborough was a great instructor, had a good laugh to make you feel comfortable but was also professional and helpful with the driving. The theory was great aswell with Glenn, couldn't recommend enough!!

March 23, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you for your fantastic review Keiran!

We’re really pleased to hear that you found the 5Day Course such a great way to gain road experience. It’s also great to know that James in Peterborough made you feel comfortable with his friendly approach while still delivering professional and effective instruction.

We’re also glad you enjoyed the theory sessions with Glenn — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to both of them.

Thank you for your recommendation and we wish you all the best with your driving journey!

The 5Day Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I paid for an intense driving course

I paid for an intense driving course, babe. I had my theory test. They were meant to refund me but didn’t and I’m refusing to give me a theory testand I’ve waited nearly a year for a driving test even though I told him that my theory ran out in February.

June 16, 2025
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Reply from 5Day

We’re unable to investigate or verify this without a full name or booking reference.

For clarity, it is the pupil’s responsibility to ensure their theory test is valid and in date. We are also unable to arrange or supply a theory test where the DVSA test fee has not been paid.

If this relates to a genuine booking with us, please contact our customer support team with your details so we can review the matter properly.

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Intensive course that really works! 🙌🏽

I recently completed an intensive 5-day crash course in Trafford and passed my theory test on the fifth day, then managed to secure my practical test within a month.. and passed that too!

I honestly couldn’t have done it without Alan. His patience, kindness, and encouragement made such a difference and kept me going throughout the whole process. I was really anxious after not having a lesson for 12 years, but within minutes he made me feel completely at ease.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone considering learning to drive, and I’ll definitely be recommending to all my friends!

March 21, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you so much for your fantastic review and a huge congratulations on passing both your theory and practical tests Carly!

We’re so pleased to hear that your experience in Trafford was such a positive one, especially after such a long break from driving.

It’s great to know that Alan’s patience, kindness and encouragement helped you feel at ease so quickly and supported you throughout the whole process.

Passing your theory at the end of the course and then your practical shortly after is a brilliant achievement and we’re really pleased we could be part of that journey.

Thank you for your recommendation - it truly means a lot.

Wishing you many safe and happy miles ahead!

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had Leon in Norwich

I had Leon in Norwich he’s was a great driving instructor and made driving easy for me.

March 16, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you for your kind feedback!

We’re really pleased to hear that you had a great experience with Leon in Norwich and that he helped make driving feel easy and approachable - exactly what we aim for.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him.

Wishing you all the best with your driving

The 5Day Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Found 5day really useful to enhance and…

Found 5day really useful to enhance and practice skills. Enjoyed the way lesson were set up and didn’t find it as intense as i thought it might have been!

March 2, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you for your review Sophie!

We’re really pleased to hear that you found the course useful for developing and refining your driving skills.

It’s great to know the lesson structure worked well for you and that the experience felt manageable and enjoyable throughout.

Thank you for choosing 5Day - we wish you all the best with your driving!

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 day Manchester

I completed an intensive automatic driving course with Alan in Manchester, and just five weeks later I passed my test. Alan was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout. He even helped me secure a test date, which made a big difference.
He was always calm, clear in his instructions, and genuinely focused on helping me improve with every lesson. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and gave constructive feedback without ever making the experience feel stressful.
The online theory support was also excellent. With Phil’s help, I passed my theory test first time, which really boosted my confidence going into the practical.
Overall, a fantastic experience

February 16, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you so much for your fantastic review - and congratulations on passing your test Rhiannon!

We’re so pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience on your 5Day automatic course with Alan in Manchester. His calm, supportive approach and clear instruction are exactly what we aim for. And it’s great to know he helped you progress so effectively and feel confident throughout your lessons.

It’s also really great to hear that the theory support with Phil made a real difference and helped you pass first time - a great boost going into your practical.

Thank you for choosing 5Day and wishing you all the very best and many safe, happy miles ahead!

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Instructor review

Instructor was James from Peterborough very professional while also able to have a laugh and get a long with. Very good methods of teaching and knowing your mistakes so he can aid you with them. Managed to be test ready within 3 days with his teaching so very grateful-great experience and would definitely recommend the course.

March 16, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you for your great feedback Terry!

We’re really pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with James in Peterborough. Being able to combine professionalism with a relaxed, friendly approach makes a big difference. And it’s great to know his teaching methods helped you identify and improve on your mistakes so effectively.

Getting test-ready within just 3 days is an excellent achievement - well done!

We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best moving forward with your driving!

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started my 5 day course last Monday…

I started my 5 day course last Monday with Shaheen in Leeds. One word - WOW! My expectations couldn't have been met further if she tried. Shaheen was fantastic from the first second - staying calm, directing, teaching and taking me out of my comfort zones to develop my own belief in myself. She took the time to get to know me, and know me, so she could use the best style possible to teach me. The best driving instructor I ever could of wished for!

I started the 5 day course last Monday - today, 9 days later on Wednesday - I PASSED my driving test first time and with only 5 minors!

Thank you Shaheen - I'm forever grateful!

March 9, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you so much for your amazing review Jack! And a huge congratulations to you on passing first time with only 5 minors! That’s a fantastic achievement, especially in such a short space of time.

We’re so pleased to hear how positive your experience was with Shaheen in Leeds. Your feedback really highlights the dedication and care she puts into her teaching - from building your confidence to tailoring her approach to suit you as an individual. That’s exactly what we strive for and it’s great to see the impact it’s had.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Shaheen - she’ll be so thankful to hear them.

Thank you for choosing 5Day and we wish you many years of safe and confident driving ahead!

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I did my driving course in St helens

I did my driving course in St helens. First i would like to thank my driving instructor Stephanie she took her time in explaining everything to me and had a lot of patients. Stephanie built up my confidence in driving by the end of the course i was test ready and passed my driving test first time i could of not done it without the help and support of my driving instructor Stephanie

March 18, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you for sharing your experience and a big congratulations on passing first time!

It’s great to hear how much of a positive impact Stephanie had during your course in St Helens. Taking the time to explain things clearly and helping you grow in confidence are key to becoming a safe driver, so it’s fantastic to know you finished the course feeling fully prepared.

We really appreciate your kind words and will make sure they’re passed on.

Wishing you all the best on the road ahead!

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much!

My instructor was James from peterborough and he was an amazing instructor to have despite having little to no experience driving.

His calmness and understanding of situations around my driving helped a lot and always pushed when he knew i could do certain parts of the driving.

I’d honestly recommend him and the company if you’re from peterborough as what is offered in a whole weeks time is so compact but also you learn so much so quickly and will help for
the future.

Will definitely be booking more lessons as i’m not there just yet but would like to thanks james so much.

March 9, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you for your great review Kieran!

We’re really pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience learning with James in Peterborough. Starting with little to no driving experience can feel daunting, so it’s great to know that his calm and supportive approach helped you build confidence while encouraging you to keep progressing.

It’s also great to hear that you found the intensive format so beneficial and were able to learn so much in a short space of time.

We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to James.

Thank you for recommending 5Day and we look forward to supporting you with your future lessons.

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had my practical with lindzee and my…

I had my practical with lindzee and my theory with Phil and I cannot fault either of them. Both courses were well taught and enjoyable and a perfect balance. I cannot recommend this highly enough to anyone looking to learn how to drive in a short timespan.

February 2, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you for your review Hugo!

We’re so pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience with both Lindzee for your practical training and Phil for your theory sessions. Really great to know you found both parts of the course enjoyable and well balanced.

Thank you for your kind recommendation - it really means a lot.

We wish you all the very best as you continue your driving journey!

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent driving tuition

Right from the start everything was very clear and organised attention to detail was excellent both my driving tutor john and theory tutor glen from the Chelmsford branch were very patient and very professional if I'm being honest one of the best diving schools out there and I would recommend to anyone to use them
Can't thank the people at 5day enough mainly John and glen from the Chelmsford branch for all their help and to get me to a pass today so people reading this I strongly recommend them to you guys
Thank you so much 5 day

March 2, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you very much for your great feedback Michael!

We’re so pleased to hear that you found everything clear, organised and well structured from the start. Providing a well-run course with strong attention to detail is something we take great pride in.

It’s also great to hear such positive comments about both John and Glenn from our Chelmsford team. Their patience and professionalism are exactly what we aim to deliver, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to them.

Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing 5Day.

We wish you all the very best with your driving!

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James from Peterborough was an amazing…

James from Peterborough was an amazing tutor for my practical driving. He taught me everything he could within the week and has made my confidence in driving and theory even better.
I would highly recommend 5Day learning for anyone he needs as much information at once. Been amazing week learning to drive, thank you very much

March 6, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you for your great feedback Declan!

We’re so, so pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience learning with James in Peterborough. It’s great to know that he was able to teach you so much during the week and help build both your driving skills and confidence.

We’re also really pleased that you found the intensive format so beneficial and enjoyed the learning experience. Thank you for recommending 5Day - we truly appreciate it.

Wishing you all the very best as you continue your driving journey!

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5Day course, 5 star Instructor

Just completed a 5Day course with James in Peterborough. Outstanding instructor and even better person. Firstly he made me feel really comfortable and at ease which really helped in a stressful environment and his way of teaching was excellent. Very patient, very calm, very helpful and always on time. Would highly recommend the course and James as an instructor. Considering he is an Arsenal fan he is great and a credit to 5 day as a company.

The course and grading structure was brilliant. Glenn did a fantastic job on the theory. Great company to use.

February 23, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you so much for your fantastic review Nathan!

We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with James in Peterborough. Helping learners feel comfortable and at ease, especially in what can be a stressful environment is so important, and it’s great to know his calm, patient and reliable approach made a real difference.

We’ll forgive the Arsenal allegiance! 😊 and will be sure to pass your kind words on to him.

It’s also wonderful to hear your feedback about the course structure and grading system, as well as Glenn’s support with the theory - we’ll make sure he sees your comments too.

Thank you for recommending both James and 5Day!

We wish you every success and many safe, happy miles ahead

The 5Day Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I did a driving course in bristol

I did a driving course in bristol, my instructor was called Rob, i started the week very nervous but Rob was so patience and really helped me gain the confidence i needed and the skills to be able to drive, i would really recommend Rob as an instructor an also 5day as a company.

February 23, 2026
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Reply from 5Day

Thank you so much for your lovely review Naomi!

We’re really pleased to hear that your course in Bristol was such a positive experience. Starting the week feeling nervous is completely natural and it’s fantastic to know that Rob’s patience and support helped you build the confidence and skills you needed behind the wheel.

Thank you as well for recommending both Rob and 5Day, that really means a lot to us. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him.

Wishing you all the very best with your driving

The 5Day Team

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