DTC Driving School Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 69 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their helpfulness, patience, and encouraging approach, which significantly contributes to a positive learning environment. The service is consistently highlighted as excellent, with many appreciating the well-structured lessons tailored to individual needs, leading to quick progress and confidence for the driving test. Reviewers also value the efficient customer care and the smooth user experience, particularly when arranging last-minute car hires and instructors. However, some customers also noted issues with the booking process, describing it as potentially overpriced. A few other people also felt that some instructors were unprofessional, rude, or discouraging, making them feel uncomfortable and negatively impacting their test performance. There were also instances of instructors being late, using their phones during lessons, or having vehicles that smelled of cigarette smoke, which detracted from the overall experience.

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Staff

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Service

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User experience

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Booking process

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Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very quick turnaround and car hire booking for test with a very good instructor.

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


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

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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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great school and great instructor

Great school and great instructor - quick and reliable service from the central team. And I passed !

May 2, 2025
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Reply from DTC Driving School

Hiya Ben!

Thank you for your fantastic feedback!
We’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience with both our school and the instructor assigned to you. Congratulations on passing your driving test! It’s always our goal to provide a quick and reliable service, and we’re glad to have been able to support you.

Best of luck on the road, and we’re here if you need us in the future!
The DTC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DTC Driving School is excellent

DTC Driving School is excellent. The instructor prepared me in the shortest time and I passed on my first attempt. I appreciate DTC very much.

April 15, 2025
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Reply from DTC Driving School

Hiya Josephine!

Thank you for sharing your experience.
We're pleased to hear that everything went smoothly for you.

Passing your driving test on the first attempt is not an easy thing to do. A huge congratulations to you!!! :D

We truly value your feedback and wish you safe driving for life!

The DTC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for arranging a wonderful…

Thank you for arranging a wonderful instructor and his car very last minute. Had a great time.

April 5, 2025
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Reply from DTC Driving School

Hiya Arsha!

Thank you for your kind review!

We're so happy we could arrange a fantastic instructor and car for you at the last minute. It's amazing to hear you had such a positive experience with DTC Driving School. We’re always here to make your driving lessons as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Best wishes and Safe Driving. :)
The DTC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

Had an amazing experience learning how to drive. Other instructors didn't work for me, whereas DTC were able to teach effectively and making sure i passed.

March 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a very negative experience with…

I had a very negative experience with DTC. They cancelled my booking due to a lack of instructors/car and offered a refund of my deposit. This left me with very limited options and time to find an alternative. While I did manage to book with another company, it cost me an additional £60 due to the urgent nature of the booking. Reaching to them is easy, refund was quick. Just remember they may cancel your booking so it’s not 100% peace of mind.

April 8, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DTC Driving School was very good

DTC Driving School was very good. My instructor was kind, patient, and helped me feel confident. They explained everything clearly and made driving easier for me. I was nervous at first, but they helped me improve quickly. Thanks to them, I passed my driving test.

April 9, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DTC are amazing

DTC are amazing. In mid-March I managed to book my driving test in Tunbridge Wells on April 4th, and I instantly reached out to a number of companies offering car+instructor for the test as I live in London and currently don’t have my own car. DTC were the swiftest and very pleasant to communicate with, I paid the deposit and the next day they already found an instructor, Alan, who turned out to be excellent. On top of their base offer, I took an additional 2h lesson with Alan to familiarize myself with the car and the town itself which proved to be the right decision. Passed my test on first attempt just now, and will finally have my license back after it was revoked for speeding.

April 4, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with DTC…

I had a great experience with DTC Driving School. Their quick scheduling was a lifesaver, and my instructor was professional and supportive throughout. Even when I faced challenges, the guidance provided was incredibly helpful. With their assistance, I felt well-prepared for my driving exam. Highly recommend their efficient and reliable service!

March 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Great company, great prices hired me a great instructor and I passed my test today

April 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Last minute test

I was having a lot of difficulty finding an instructor to take me to a test site 2 hours away from where I live. Most instructors I called were hesitant to take a new student. DTC was able to help me connect to an instructor that took me to the test and I passed.

March 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service within a short notice

I had an emergency test arranged and they arranged someone at a very short notice. The instructor they recommended first wasn’t very reasonable when I reached out. I asked for a replacement and they got another for me within a few hours.

Incredible service all round and will highly recommend.

March 19, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

RIP OFF

The car provided by Dilip was not adequate I could smell the clutch burning immediately and he refused to let me use his car after I paid £300 to use it.

March 11, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service!

Sadly, my son’s driving instructor was unable to make his test due to a family bereavement. With the test only a few days away and no car or instructor, I was concerned we’d have to cancel it! I found DTC Driving School online who offered a service for such eventualities. I gave them a call and the next day they found an instructor - Frank!
Frank met us at the test centre and spent an hours lesson with my son to familiarise him with the area and to give him some helpful tips before the test. Both Frank and DTC were excellent! I would highly recommend them if you’re in a similar situation. My son passed! Thank you Frank & DTC!

March 17, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and efficient service

Having found a last minute test (within a week), I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to find an instructor who could get me some last minute lessons and accompany me to the test centre. Thankfully, DTC managed to set me up with a fantastic instructor that helped me pass. Everything happened quickly and efficiently within a couple of days.

March 17, 2025
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