DTC Driving School Reviews 567

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, patience, and supportive approach, which significantly contributes to their success in passing driving tests. The service is frequently highlighted as efficient and reliable, with many appreciating the quick and seamless booking process, especially for last-minute needs. People often commend the instructors for their clear explanations and ability to build confidence, leading to a positive overall user experience. However, some customers also noted issues with certain instructors, describing them as rude, discouraging, or unprofessional. These reviewers mentioned instances of instructors making negative comments, being late, or using their phones during lessons. There were also a few concerns regarding the booking process being overpriced and some cars smelling of cigarette smoke.

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Staff

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Service

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User experience

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Customer service

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Booking process

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed first time today (with one minor) thanks to Rani’s help. I was initially nervous about doing my lessons but Rani was friendly, direct & easy-to-understand in her instructions from day one.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rani is charming, patient and straightforward when needed. She’s helped me overcome so many of my driving challenges such as parallel parking and speed control! Thankfully due to her open and hones... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the opportunity to book this experience with Mr Jamal. Mr Jamal is incredibly firm but fair driving instructor. They didn’t let me get away with small mistakes, which actually taught me to be mu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DTC Driving School provided me with a car hire and two professional lessons right before my driving test, and I couldn’t be more grateful. A huge thank you to my instructor, Manisha, who was incredi... See more


Company details

  1. Driving School
  2. Distance Learning Center
  3. Driver's License Office
  4. Drivers License Training School
  5. Driving Test Centre
  6. Learner Driver Training Area

About DTC Driving School

Written by the company

DTC Driving School aims to provide personalised, one-to-one tuition and comprehensive online driving courses that equip individuals with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to become responsible and skilled drivers. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety on the roads, nurturing a lifelong passion for driving, and ensuring our students are well-prepared to face any driving challenge, creating a positive impact on their lives and the community as a whole."

We offer Emergency Car Hire for your driving test along with a fully qualified driving instructor. Both automatic and manual cars are available at 24 hours' notice.

Driving Test Car Hire The DTC Intensive Driving Courses are designed for those learners who have a valid UK provisional driving licence, passed their theory test and have already taken several driving lessons. These one-week pass courses are also suitable for international drivers, even if they have never driven in the UK before, learner drivers who have recently failed a practical test, and those who are almost up to the test standard.

Intensive Driving Courses Online Driving Course: New to DTC are our online courses which include animations & real-life footage, complete DVSA syllabus for the UK driving driving test, the psychology of learning to drive, and driving test tips to ensure your success. Online Driving Courses

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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

567 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, very helpful people, kind as well , flexible hours 😊great support

Highly recommended
Thank you for evreting 🙏

April 10, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Insightful and helpful experience

I had a very unfortunate fail on my first test and I found the cancellation which was at another test centre. I really needed last minute urgent driving lesson in that area and lucky me I got Manisha with me on this journey.
She is open minded welcoming calm and really nice teacher who actually knows what driving examiners looking for.
She helped me to get my confidence back and practice in the area and gave really useful insights on how to deal with hesitation.
I passed with 0 minors 2d time in a new test centre which still surprises me.
Many thanks for this last minute insightful lesson with Manisha!

April 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable

Reliable support. Properly communicated and quickly arranged a test car with an instructor.

April 9, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed first time thanks to Manisha

Huge thanks to Manisha and DTC for sorting everything out at short notice. I booked a pre-test lesson with only a few days to go, and Manisha was exactly the instructor I needed. She knew precisely what examiners are looking for and gave me clear, practical feedback I could actually use on the day. Calm, patient and straight to the point. Passed first time. Would recommend Manisha and DTC to anyone in the same situation

April 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Rani was a brilliant instructor and I felt really relaxed and ready to take my test. I would highly recommend using DTC driving school.
Michael c, Berkhamsted

March 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

I had a great experience with this driving school. They helped me get a car at the last minute before my test, which was a lifesaver. My instructor was very patient, calm, and explained everything clearly at last one hour before the exam

March 17, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% would recommend

Manisha was a fantastic instructor. Her background as a former examiner gave me insight that I wouldn’t have gotten with many other instructors. She was very patient, but also explained things in a way that helped me improve quickly and understand what examiners are actually looking for. I’d definitely recommend Manisha and DTC Driving School to anyone learning to drive. The service itself was also great, I was able to request and instructor and have one allocated to me within a week on short notice.

March 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All thanks to Mr Jamal

I had the opportunity to book this experience with Mr Jamal. Mr Jamal is incredibly firm but fair driving instructor. They didn’t let me get away with small mistakes, which actually taught me to be much more observant and safe. Because of their high standards, I passed.

March 5, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst driving experience I've ever had

Hired a car for my test and had the worst driving experience I've ever had. There was first a mix up with test timings and they assigned me the wrong car type; automatic instead of manual. The instructor was very rude and discouraging telling me I had not done enough practice, was failing at the basics and even when I explained I was not used to the car he brushed it to be my incompetence. He blared music throughout our 1 hour of preparation before, took phone calls and made it very clear he had no faith and didn't bother being encouraging. the test and made me extremely uncomfortable and the worst I've ever felt about my driving. I was a much better driver with my previous instructor who could not make the test and this instructor made no effort to make me feel better before my test. I would have passed had it not been for me making a basic mistake that would not have happened if my instructor hadn't aggravated and been as horrible as he was. No idea why this guy was hired by DTC; I can forgive the mistakes with booking that were sorted promptly but rude disturbing instructors are very harmful and ruined my test results.

March 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐ Passed First Time Thanks to Rani!

I was a completely new driver when I started my lessons with DTC Car Company, and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor than Rani. She was calm, patient, and very professional throughout my 2 months of driving lessons. She never shouted and always explained everything clearly, which helped me feel confident and comfortable behind the wheel.

Thanks to her excellent teaching and support, I passed my driving test on my first attempt! I’m very grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone, especially new drivers who may feel nervous at the beginning.

Thank you, Rani!

February 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All thanks to Rani.

Rani is charming, patient and straightforward when needed.
She’s helped me overcome so many of my driving challenges such as parallel parking and speed control!
Thankfully due to her open and honest feedback I’ve managed to pass my driving test today!! Would definitely recommend driving with Rani.

February 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Experienced and Thorough

I’m so glad I worked with DTC and with Manisha in particular. Her experience as an examiner provided valuable insights as to how to approach the test. Her attention to detail definitely helped me improve my driving, and I’ve been driving (licensed in another country) for more than 35 years.

January 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bit expensive but worth it

Got a cancellation l driving test in Maidstone then was panicking because I had no instructor or car to do it in. To be honest the booking was simple,maybe overpriced but it was very last minute so can not complain at all. The instructor they provided was ledge and I passed my test so I can not complain 👌

January 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DTC was simply the best

DTC was simply the best.
Was there at my last resort and made a WOW impression on my Driving Test
Shak’s videos really helped me clear my test.
They’re are practically attention to detail.

December 6, 2025

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