Thank you so much to Wahid for teaching me how to drive and helping me pass my test! 🚗🥹 I genuinely couldn’t have done it without your patience, encouragement and belief in me. A huge thank you... See more
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Manual and automatic driving lessons in Swindon, Wilts. We offer courses for new learners, refreshers, pass plus and motorway driving. For more information head over to our web page.
3 Clover Grove, SN3 0AJ, Swindon, United Kingdom
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I’d like to say a huge thank you to my instructor James Bale for helping me gain confidence and always helping me feel at ease with his jokes and a laugh. Highly recommend! From Freya .

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I couldn’t recommend Luis enough as a driving instructor. He is genuinely so nice, friendly, patient, and genuinely wants you to succeed, he made me feel completely at ease from the very first lesson. His patience really stood out no matter what I struggled with, he always stayed calm and explained things clearly until I got it.
I can’t thank Luis enough for his support and teaching style, I passed my driving test first time in under two months, which I never thought I’d be able to do!

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Simon is an absolute lovely guy and superb teacher, he taught me from a very nervy and scared of driving. To confident enough to pass first time. Lessons are always fun and productive. Simon was so friendly as well it was very useful.

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I had Simon Smith as my instructor and today I passed first time thanks to him. He helped me really enjoy driving and I felt very comfortable and supported. He explained everything clearly and I was never worried when I made a mistake. I highly recommend him and thank you so much!

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Roque has been very patient and motivational towards my journey of driving and always helped me understand what is best for me in order to succeed, I like the way he taught me step by step on the manoeuvres I struggled with and made me overcome my fear and be confident throughout my journey. Thank you Roque. :)

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Learnt with Simon throughout my driving lessons and he was the most amazing instructor, couldn’t have done it with out his help and patience Walt’s learning. Highly recommend and super grateful for his time!

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Waheed is an amazing driving instructor who gave me a great experience when learning to drive. Because of him, I was able to quickly improve at driving and pass my driving test first time confidently. He made me feel very calm and he was a very helpful instructor. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

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James was very supportive and helpful. I appreciated his laid-back approach and he was reassuring and positive. Would definitely recommend!

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Just passed this morning after having had lessons with Waheed. He is by far the best instructor I have had lessons with, he explained everything so clearly and in a relaxed way. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough, thank you so much Waheed!

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Lycia’s teaching, support and guidance in getting my daughter to pass her driving test was amazing. Her focus and energy really made a difference.
Thank you so much Lycia!!

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Simon is a fantastic instructor makes you feel calm and at ease while driving and makes it fun! Always cracking jokes and makes the lessons fly by. Driving with Simon has put my confidence at an all time high. I Highly recommend this stunning man.

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I had a great experience with my driving instructor Waheed 😇. I have just passed my test 🤩.He is very patient and has excellent teaching skills, helping me not only learn how to drive but also how to stay safe and be mindful of other road users. I would highly recommend him—an amazing instructor!

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i had james as an instructor and i could not have asked for better help! he is very supportive and encouraging, also chilled out which helps immensely with nerves. i had an amazing experience and would reccomend this company as well as him independently to anyone beginning to drive!

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Great Thanks of Avind and Wahid.
Thank you so much for your support and guidance throughout my driving journey. Your patience and encouragement helped me overcome my nerves and gain confidence. Passing my driving test feels amazing, and I truly appreciate all your help. Highly recommended instructors.

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My instructor was Mo, He was an incredible teacher, got me a pass in under 15 hours. He cares to teach which I think helps the confidence of a student driver. He explained everything and calmed my nerves.

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Great thank you to waheed Yari. Amazing instructor very patient and helps you learn quickly. Couldn’t have passed first time with out him. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a driving instructor. Very happy review from me .

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I had lessons from my instructor (Waheed yari) he helped my a lot nd gave me advice every time when I needed. Now m very happy to know that I will have my license. Thanks sir

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Simon has a very calm demeanour and helpful, he always kept a conversation to release some of the nerves that comes with learning to drive and always fun to chat with. He made me feel confident enough to not only pass but to beable to drive on my own after passing without feeling too nervous.

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A huge Thank you to my Instructor Mr James Bale, I passed my driving test today, I certainly recommended to my friend and family. He is an execellent mentor, a teacher and a very cool and funny sometimes. Again Thank ever so much.. x from Marie Stockwell

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