Duncan's Driving School Reviews 138

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 86 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional teaching methods, patience, and ability to build confidence. Many people highlight the instructors' calm and supportive demeanor, which creates a relaxed learning environment and helps them feel at ease. The overall user experience is frequently described as excellent, with many consumers appreciating the clear instructions and personalized approach to lessons. Reviewers often mention passing their tests on the first attempt, attributing their success to the high quality of service and dedicated customer support provided by the company.

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed my test today, and I couldn’t have done it without my instructor, Gary Wilson. Gary is patient, calm, and incredibly knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly, built my confidence from... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sophie is a great driving instructor! Very patient, professional, and made every lesson clear and easy to understand. She helped build my confidence and made me feel fully prepared for my test which I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tam is an excellent instructor who made me feel calm and confident with his patient approach. I passed with zero minors in just 8 months thanks to his guidance and support. When I was test-ready,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ive had many instructors and none made me as confident and calm when driving like Sophie! She is brilliant and made me so much more confident in driving especially under pressure. It was nice to final... See more


Company details

  1. Driving School

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Complete customer focused driving tuition. Fun, friendly and reliable instructors throughout Scotland. Learner driver training, instructor training, theory workshops and teen driver experiences.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

138 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Sophie is a great driving instructor! Very patient, professional, and made every lesson clear and easy to understand. She helped build my confidence and made me feel fully prepared for my test which I passed first time!!! I’d highly recommend them to anyone learning to drive 🚗

March 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All round, amazing! Donald’s fantastic!

Company is really well managed and easy to communicate with!

My instructor Donald was an absolute pleasure! Really knowledgable and approachable whilst learning and honestly couldn’t recommend a driving instructor more. All round, fantastic!

March 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Driving Instructor - Part 3 Training

Finally made it over the last hurdle to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor! I can’t thank Tam and the team at Duncan’s Driving School enough. It’s a challenging process but Duncan’s Driving School supported me all the way. Brilliant to be part of such a welcoming team. Training was excellent and no question was ever left unanswered. Even right up to test date I was able to tap into the teams expertise and I’ve no doubt that I wouldn’t have got through had it not been for Tam and the teams help. I’d thoroughly recommend Duncan’s if you are thinking about starting, or already on the road to becoming an ADI.

March 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great time

would highly recommend Charlene ! we had a great time and so many laughs. It was nice to have someone as supportive by my side

March 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Donald is the perfect driving instructor

i passed my driving test first time all thanks to Donald! From the first lesson donald was so friendly and helpful and structured all lessons to cover everything i needed to know. He is always very calm and put me at ease. I cant recommend donald more to anyone starting driving lessons. Thank you so much.

February 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience and very friendly

Great experience and very friendly. I was referred to Donald by a former instructor and he was a great teacher, always great communication with instructions and just a very friendly genuine guy. Highly recommend!

February 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I honestly cannot recommend Sophie…

I honestly cannot recommend Sophie highly enough. From my very first lesson she was kind, calm and incredibly patient. She created such a supportive environment which made a massive difference to my confidence behind the wheel.

After I failed my second test I felt really disheartened and close to giving up, but Sophie never once let me doubt myself. She encouraged me, kept me focused and helped me rebuild my confidence step by step.

What meant the most to me was how she took the time to understand how my ADHD brain works. She adapted her teaching style to suit me, explained things in a way that clicked, and never made me feel rushed or judged. That level of understanding and professionalism is rare.

If you are looking for a patient, professional and genuinely supportive driving instructor, I would highly recommend Sophie at Duncan’s Driving School.

February 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed with Duncan’s Driving School

I had an amazing experience learning to drive with Tam. He is a brilliant instructor, very calm and chilled but always fully focused on helping you improve. From the very first lesson, he made me feel confident and at ease behind the wheel.
Tam is incredibly patient and explains everything clearly, which really helped me build my skills without feeling pressured or stressed. Even when I made mistakes, he stayed supportive and made sure I understood how to improve.
I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. I would highly recommend Tam to anyone looking to learn to drive!

February 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 highly recommended

I had Sophie as my instructor definitely 10/10 individual, from my first lesson with her she made it such a relaxed environment, she remained patient and calm throughout my journey, every lesson something new was learnt. Highly recommend Sophie as an instructor and also Duncan’s driving school

February 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect driving instructor

I had my lessons with Lara and I could not recommend her more, so grateful she was my instructor. Always very calm and put me at ease and explained everything in a way I would understand. She was very encouraging and down to earth which made the lessons very enjoyable. I would recommend her to anyone learning to drive. I passed on my first test and that’s a huge props to Lara ☺️

February 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review

My instructor was Sophie Burke and she was very patient and polite when teaching me how to drive which ultimately helped me pass my test and I’m very thankful. I would recommend Sophie for a driving instructor 100%

January 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Duncan’s drive school is brilliant

Duncan’s drive school is brilliant, I had Sophie as my instructor she was amazing so patient and calm with me, she helped me build my confidence back up, and she’s really funny and got good chat so I would highly recommend Sophie

January 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Donald helped me to get my license in a…

Donald helped me to get my license in a relatively short amount of time by being in depth and knowing how to fix any issues as soon as they arose, whilst also being a great guy to chat to as I learned so many thanks to him.

January 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Lara was very helpful, friendly and supportive during my lessons. Would recommend her to anyone looking to pass their test.

January 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ive had many instructors and none made…

Ive had many instructors and none made me as confident and calm when driving like Sophie! She is brilliant and made me so much more confident in driving especially under pressure. It was nice to finally find a nice instructor who is patient and your friend. Highly recommend this driving school!

January 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

I am pleased to share that my driving instructor, Jaime, was exceptional. She made me feel at ease and her calm nature coupled with excellent teaching methods helped me become a confident driver. Thanks to her guidance, I passed my driving test on the first attempt. I wholeheartedly recommend Jaime to anyone seeking an outstanding driving instructor!

December 15, 2025
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