GS Driver Training (the whole team) were tremendous, great friendly instruction, & above all, so much patience :-) Thank you all (Gary, Dan, Seamus, Andy) for a fun and educational experience!
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What a fantastic experience all round with GS Driver Training. We set them a really tough challenge in terms of time scales, for a C1+E licence, and they did everything in their power to help. Great t... See more
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Had a thoroughly lovely time driving an HGV!! A childhood wish to be a lorry driver when it all looked as simple as toodling about in my wagon, stopping for Olympic Breakfasts at Little Chef! Booking... See more
Exceptional driving school….. had the very good fortune to work with instructor Darren ‘Daz’ for 3 days to undertake D1+E training. Incredibly professional, very experienced and doesn’t miss a thin... See more
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Unlock your potential behind the wheel with GS Driver Training, the award-winning HGV driving school in Surrey. From rookies to seasoned drivers, we offer comprehensive training programs tailored to your needs. Ready to elevate your skills and embark on a fulfilling career? Join us on the road to success!
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Stovolds Hill , GU6 8TB, Cranleigh, United Kingdom
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Excellent company!
Excellent company, staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable. The training provided enabled me to pass a C1 driving test in 2 days with no prior experience of larger vehicles.
March 13, 2023
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Thank you for your kind words! We are elated to hear that our training was effective and enabled you to pass a C1 driving test in only 2 days. We are very proud of each and every one of our staff for the hard work they put in. Your feedback means a lot to us and we will continue to strive towards providing the best experience possible.
Great company
Great company, caring, polite, and really work on ensuring you are at test standard. They made me feel at ease even when I was nervous on test day. Special thanks to Dan and Gary. Passed C1 first time with 10 hours of training thank you very much!
March 14, 2023
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We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our team here at GS Driver Training. Your passes always bring along immense joy & pride and we appreciate your kind words of gratitude. All the credit goes to our instructors Dan and Gary, who have put in the hard work to make sure your test preparations were up to standard. Congratulations on passing C1 first time – best wishes for the future!
Money well speeded
Thank you, GS Driver training for the very good classes, I really recommend Ben for Instructor , very polite, very patient, very funny, makes the classes to be easy and fun, thank you for the good time👍
February 27, 2023
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We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Ben & our training classes! It is always energizing to know that we were able to provide an unforgettable and enjoyable learning experience. We deeply appreciate your kind words and recommendations. Thank you for taking the time to express your gratitude - it means a lot!
Thank you SO much GS Driver Training
Thank you SO much GS Driver Training - you are truly amazing!
Your brilliant coaching meant I passed first time and feel so confident driving my 7.5t lorry.
I really couldn’t recommend anyone better to train with to do the C1 licence. You are all so knowledgeable and supportive and I’m delighted with my achievement thanks to you guys!
February 24, 2023
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We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience training with us and were able to pass your C1 licence first time. We are passionate about providing quality driver training, and your feedback is a true testament to our commitment. Thank you for taking the time to give us such positive words - we love hearing how our students have benefitted from what we do!
CVar to a Class one in a week!
The team took me from a car to a class 1 in a week, so I decided to take my Class D as well. That took just two days! The team are so knowledgable and supportive and that made it all the more enjoyable. Special mention for Andy and Helen who were superb and made it all the easier. All my interactions with GS were positive and would recommend them highly.
February 20, 2023
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We are glad to hear such a positive experience from you, and we thank Andy & Helen for their outstanding effort in getting you through the classes. It is always quite inspiring for us to know that our efforts have gone a long way in creating an enjoyable & worthwhile journey for our students. Thank you for placing your trust in us!
I passed my HGV test today and cannot…
I passed my HGV test today and cannot thank Helen enough for her instruction
February 16, 2023
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We would like to extend our warmest congratulations on passing your HGV test! It is a great achievement and we are thankful for the help provided by Helen. We are truly appreciative of her hard work and dedication in aiding others to success.
C&E licence training
I would like to thank Gary and Andy for giving the opportunity to carry out my C&E licence training with GS Driver Training.
Fantastic tuition from start to finish, Excellent driving school.
Andy was fantastic with keeping me at ease and directing me to that final pass.
Anyone who is looking for any driver training, I will 100% be recommending GS Driver Training.
January 31, 2023
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Warm thanks for such kind words! We are delighted to know that Gary and Andy were able to provide you with the C&E licence training you needed. It is always great news to hear when our efforts pay off, and we can give you the skills and knowledge needed in order to pass. We'd like to sincerely thank you for recommending us and we hope that Wishing you a safe and successful journey ahead!
Kind and calm instructors
Kind and calm instructors! Made the show me tell me questions a lot less scary and made the whole experience easier!
January 25, 2023
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We are so pleased to hear that the instructors made your driving experience easier and more enjoyable. We strive to provide exceptional customer service and want to thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It means a lot to us and is motivating our team further.
Class 2 passed FIRST time!
Had my HGV Class 2 training with Sparkes and it was great! Did 5 days of training having never driven a vehicle that size before. My test was on the 5th day and I passed first time! It was honestly a fantastic experience and I can't thank them enough. Highly recommend!
January 26, 2023
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We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Sparkes and passed your HGV Class 2 test on the first go! It's amazing to hear how our training has helped you achieve your goals in such a short span of time. We are so pleased that you are recommending us to others. Thank you for trusting us and giving us the opportunity to help your career journey.
I’d recommend to anyone!
Just the best people - from lovely Sharee at the end of the phone, to Ben and Helen out on the road. I was on a tight timescale and failed my first C1 practical. Sharee and Gary were so helpful, phoning when they saw test cancellations become available, making sure I wasn’t booking more hours of lessons than I needed, and just being generally kind and reassuring. I passed after a few more hours with Helen (who honestly has magical calming powers!) and really helped me turn it around! I’d recommend GS Driver Training to anyone 😊
December 8, 2022
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Wow, thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We really appreciate it. Our team puts in a lot of effort to make sure that our customers have the best experience with us, and your feedback is a testament to that. We are glad that you had a great experience with us, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the future.
From 0 Experience to a Pass in 3 Days
Never driven an automatic before, let alone a truck. I had a 3 day course with the test on the final one.
No training missed, absolutely fantastic staff, and I breezed through the entire experience with barely any faults on the third day thanks to the excellent on-the-road tutelage.
Excellent! I'll certainly be back for more training when the time comes.
January 3, 2023
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We are so glad to hear that you had a successful experience with us and passed the test in three days! It is a testament to our staff's hard work, dedication and commitment towards ensuring the best quality of training. Congratulations on your success and we wish you all the very best for your future endeavors.
Professional Training, First time PASS with Dan
GS Driver Training is the place to go. I passed first time my HGV Test (Theory and Practical) after having professional instruction from Dan that gave me the necessary advices and tips for an easy PASS. GS Driver Training is doing a good job from start to finish!
December 29, 2022
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We are delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with Dan at GS Driver Training. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback, it means a lot to us! We are always striving to provide the best quality of instruction and ensure our students have a smooth journey from start to finish. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours!
I highly recommend the G.S…
I highly recommend the G.S DriverTraining school. Very friendly and helpful instructors. They'll teach you everything you need to past the test. Thanks
December 19, 2022
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We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience with our instructors and found the course helpful. We strive to provide a quality learning environment for our students, and it's always rewarding to get such positive feedback. Thank you for recommending us!
Highly recommend GS Driver Training
Absolutely thrilled with my experience of Gs Driver training.
I was unable to commit to the 12 hours recommended practice driving but managed to pass my c1 first time with only 5.5 hours guidance thanks to the advice and the patience of the instructors.
Highly recommend.
December 13, 2022
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We are so glad to hear about your successful experience with us! Our team of instructors strive to provide the best quality of training and guidance. It's wonderful that you were able to pass the C1 exam with just 5.5 hours of practice driving, and we are delighted that you had a positive experience. Congratulations on your success!
The best training company ever
The best training company ever
I got so much support from Andy and the team. Due to my dyslexia I found it very hard to read and understand the theory side of my pcv training but they helped me and got me through it in one go. The driver training was amazing. Me and Andy went driving for 3 days in a row and he taught me everything in 3 days. He was so relaxed and so easy to talk to. He made the driver training more relaxed. Due to his hard work and amazing training I passed my pcv driving test FIRST time. Even to this day I still thank everyone at GS DRIVER TRAINING for what they done for me
Couldn’t recommend them enough
Thank you so much guys 😆😆👍
September 14, 2022
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We are so delighted to hear that Andy & the team were able to provide you the necessary support and help. It is really commendable that they were able to help you overcome your dyslexia and complete your PCV training. We are glad that you enjoyed the driver training and thank you for taking out time to share such a wonderful feedback.
Managed to pass my C1 driving test…
Managed to pass my C1 driving test first time! Big thanks to Dan, Ben and Gary, all great guys and great instructors!
December 2, 2022
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Congratulations on passing your C1 driving test! We are so proud of you and are delighted to hear that our instructors, Dan, Ben and Gary, were able to help you reach this milestone. You should be very proud of yourself for all the hard work you put in to make this happen. Well done! We hope that you feel very proud of yourself and excited about the future. You have made a huge achievement and deserve to be congratulated on it!
Learnt and passed in 10 hours
I passed my test in 10 hours and that’s down to having such great instructors. Both Ben and Dan filled me with confidence and really helped me prepare for the test over the course of 3 and a half days and as a result of taking in what Ben and Dan said to me I passed first time!
December 1, 2022
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Congratulations on your success! We are glad that Ben and Dan were able to help you prepare for the test and achieve your goal. We appreciate your kind words and thank you for trusting us with your learning journey. We are here to continue to support you in any way we can.
Got me feeling confident and ready in 10 hours
My instructor (Ben) with amazing/consistent advice and guidance. Lead me to feel confident and ready in under 10 hours of driving. Massive props to Ben and the team for getting me through my test first try. (Passed 24-11-22) C1 7.5 ton.
November 24, 2022
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Congratulations on passing your test! We are thrilled to hear that Ben and the team provided you with amazing advice and guidance, resulting in a successful first attempt. We understand the importance of having a professional instructor who can make the driving process easier and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing us and we wish you safe travels in your future journeys!
Great service
Great service from Gary Sparkes and Dan MB. Passed my HGV first go with only one minor. They were really clear and supportive and I would definitely recommend 😊
November 24, 2022
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We are delighted to hear that! It's always a pleasure to have customers like you who appreciate our efforts and we thank you for your kind words. We strive to provide the best service possible and your feedback helps us in improving our services. Thanks again for trusting us with your HGV test!
Thank You GS driver training.
The two instructors Helen and Gary S were absolutely fantastic. Very clear and concise with instruction and ultimately allowed me to pass without any minors! So thank you!
November 18, 2022
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Thank you for the kind words about Helen and Gary S! We are delighted to hear that they have been able to help you pass without any minors. We take great pride in our instructors and their commitment to helping students reach their goals.
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