GUIDELINES DRIVING SCHOOL Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recommend Maruf from GDS, he is a great instructor, always encouraging!! I am truly grateful for all his help in the pursuit of obtaining my license!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am highly recommend this driving school.Maruf was patient and he NEVER raised his voice. Other instructors are talking about their private life during lessons or worse: they are asking questions ab... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cleared my driving test first attempt in Coventry during the peak hour of Monday morning. Credits goes to my instructor Heshmat who helped me get up to speed with regular sessions and constant guidanc... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but good things to say, I started off very nervous like most of us and tended to panic alot when confronted with new obstacles but Maruf was very patient with me. Even when I made the the same... See more

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  1. Learner Driver Training Area

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At GDS we provide professional and affordable driving lessons. We offer both Automatic and Manual Car lessons.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best driving schools

Loved my time with Maruf, i failed the first time i took a test with him but he didn’t give up on me and encouraged me to work on my weak points. He was relentless in correcting my minor mistakes which ultimately lead me to passing on my second time with only 2 minors. Thank you!!!

September 8, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I could not thank this man more for how…

I could not thank this man more for how amazing he is as an instructor. Maruf made me feel extremely comfortable and taught me very well. I have had bad experiences in the past with instructors and he made it all worth while! I had 6 lessons with Maruf and the passed my test. I highly recommend him as an instructor. He was easy going, encouraging, easy to take instructions from and just all round great! He has changed my life so much and for that I will be forever grateful!!!! Thank you so much x

August 27, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed from 1st time

Mr. Maarof has helped me in passing my driving test from the 1st time. He spotter all my bad habits from my old driving quickly and helped to solve them in a short time.

July 15, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent!

Maruf has been an excellent driving instructor that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a patient, kind and funny teacher, who will make sure you understand everything there is about safe driving. His constructive feedback and kind manner has allowed me to successfully pass my driving exam first time and although I didn't believe it myself, Maruf knew I'd be alright, that's when you know you have a competent teacher. Starting from Jan till July now, it has been a journey from a complete beginner to passing the exam it was worth every second. Anyone looking for a teacher that won't give up on you, it has to be Maruf! Thank you Maruf my friend and teacher!

July 13, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maruf is a very nice instructor

Maruf is a very nice instructor! Very friendly and goes the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable doing everything- manoeuvres, roundabouts, tricky roads. I was very nervous at the start but after 20 hours with him, I passed with 2 minors!

June 21, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my driving test

I had my lesson's with Mr. Maruf, He was very patient and very professional. I passed my manual driving test because of him, he gave me a lots of advices and tips on everything related to the test and driving.

I highly recommend Guidelines driving school to new learners and I would like to thank Mr. Maruf for all the good lessons he provided me. Cheers!!!👍👍

June 16, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THE BEST DRIVING SCHOOL THERE IS!

THE BEST DRIVING SCHOOL THERE IS!! I have been learning with Marouf for less than 2 months, and I have loved every single second of my learning. He has managed to teach me perfectly to stay safe on the road and keep others safe as well. Marouf is patient, clear at giving instructions and can easily put you at ease as he is also funny! My driving lessons with him have all been giggles and laughs. I am over the moon happy to say I passed today on the first try with only 2 MINORS! All because of Marouf, THANK YOU!!!

May 2, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So glad I passed

Thanks for helping me to pass my driving test the first time, especially in Coventry. During my test, the weather wasn't great and was busy but the skills you have taught me are helping me to drive safely.

February 19, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lost for words

I don't know where to start. If you want to pass your driving test with confidence, make sure you go with Guidelines Driving School . In particular, Maruf . This brother does not ever put you down even if you were to repeatedly make the same mistakes he will never give up on you. His personality is such that it is a motivation within itself. He is as honest as it gets, if you're not getting  something  right he will tell you, advise you, and ensure you fix whatever issue you are having to 100% and he will make sure you succeed. He is straightfoward but he is not abrupt and has not once ever  made me feel small. In fact, he makes you feel ten feet tall even when he tells you what you're doing wrong. Maruf was my second instructor as my previous instructor was not great and used to get impatient. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made to go with Guidelines driving and I am so happy to come across a wonderful person. Just to let everyone know ,  I passed my driving test on my second go. This was my fault due to me making such a silly mistake, I was going too slow on the Motorway lol. Maruf new I was a good driver,  it was just silly and literally two weeks later I booked it again and I passed. That just showed me even more that surely not succeeding the first time,  that was on me . He knows you more then you know yourself. If you take on board what he says and learn with him, you will pass 100% on your first go Unless your stupid like I am because I should have passed first time , I don't know why I went slow and was mad at myself tbh. More importantly , he will know when you're ready, he will never tell you a lie . There are many instructors who tell you that you are not ready just to take more money out of your pockets .Not with Maruf, no way. Whether you take 10, 20, 30.. lessons with Maruf or you just take one lesson . If he feels you are ready for the test then he will tell you to book it ! Having said this, you can always tell him how you feel about your progress too and if you want to book a test. Just be smart and don't fool yourself into thinking that you are ready , always seek advice. He will advise you if it comes to such a situation and his aim is to get you ready for the test with the least amount of your time and money spent. He is a very true guy and I will never forget him ! Thank you again brother Maruf as I am sure you will see this message . I hope to see you soon as I may have a gift for you 😂. Thank you for helping me to believe, achieve and succeed in driving ! I now feel like I am paul walker from the fast and furious franchise and I am ready to hit the road,  lets go!

January 26, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Guidelines driving school

Really glad I choose Guidelines driving school, was able to pass 1st time thanks to my instructor Maruf who taught me well and made sure I was confident around all the roundabouts that I struggled with until I didn't struggle anymore.
I highly recommend.

January 11, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible learning experience

Such a beautiful journey! From a complete novice to getting my driving license after only 32 hours of driving on manual car and only 2 minors during the test. I wholeheartedly recommend this company and again, I want to thank Maruf for his patience, professionalism and expertise, faith in me and for the laughs we had during our sessions! It was extremely enjoyable to have him as my instructor and I learnt, first and foremost, how to be a safe driver! Thank you Guidelines Driving School!

January 7, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent driving instructor

Hi,

I would like to thank Maruf from bottom of my heart. I never drove a car before but Maruf made sure, I get confidence and understand technical aspects over the lessons I learned under his fantastic guidance.

He make sure you are ready to drive safely on roads and practice you on all the test routes. I had very smooth experience learning with him. Never had any issues.

Once again I would like to thank Maruf for helping me to get passed. I would highly recommend him to learners.

Regards,
Narendra

December 29, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional instructor

I am highly recommend this driving school.Maruf was patient and he NEVER raised his voice. Other instructors are talking about their private life during lessons or worse: they are asking questions about your own life constantly. But not Maruf. He is very empathic and concentrate on teaching. He covered all aspects of driving test very well, explained everything very clearly. You can not find better instructor.

December 23, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just passed my driving test today

I just passed my driving test today, and I would 100% highly recommended Maruf ! I had 2 instructors before, none of them are professional like him. He is well mannered and goal-oriented, he is the best instructor I ver had.

November 19, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good driving instructor

Really good driving instructor. I passed on my first go and Iv only been in coventry for 2 months! You will be sure to pass and feel confident in yourself by driving with guidelines driving school. You should not hesitate to call and immediately start your driving lessons. I was very happy with the exceptional lessons and experience that I was provided with.

November 8, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Guidelines…

I would highly recommend Guidelines Driving (Maruf). He is very patient, calm and friendly and gave me confidence from my 1st lesson. He has supported me throughout the whole experience and taught the right skills of being a safe driver. I passed my practical test first time with few minors. I would highly recommend!

September 23, 2021
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