National Driving Centre Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Looking at 123 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the instructors and staff for being exceptionally helpful, patient, and thorough throughout all training sessions. People also highlight the well-structured practical courses and the welcoming reception team that make learners feel completely comfortable from day one. Though some reviewers experienced initial test day nerves or found the intense learning process demanding at times, the reassuring environment helped them overcome challenges. Consumers appreciate the clear guidance and constructive feedback provided, ensuring they feel fully prepared for their practical exams. Reviewers ultimately highly recommend these professional driving courses to anyone wanting to obtain their heavy vehicle license.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having any driving test is an absolute ordeal. Fact. But NDC did make the whole experience much less painful. Dave my instructor was thorough, professional and even patient at the right level. The res... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On my first day of training itself, I’d started feeling that. Yes, I am lucky to have my training here NDC Croydon. Sincere Thanks to DAVE & ANDY for your effort and guidance during all my... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the beginning, the initial assessment with Paul, the office team also managedto move my course from January to November which was fabulous & Andy. They were all spectacular, I passed of course do... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Staff at NDC made me feel very welcome, they were helpful and polite. Having a Free driving assessment before doing my course was a nice touch, it allowed me to understand what I would be paying... See more

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Company details

  1. Drivers License Training School
  2. Driving School
  3. Driving Test Centre
  4. Learner Driver Training Area

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The National Driving Centre has been training drivers to get their HGV / Lorry and PCV / Bus driving licences in London and the South-East for over 40 years. With our modern fleet of training vehicles, wonderful driving instructors, purpose built training centre doubling as a Government Approved (DVSA) Test Centre, it makes NDC quite unique. Our HGV training courses include - Car to C1 / 7.5tonne (Ambulance) Car to Category C / Class 2 Category C / Class 2 to C+E / Class 1 Our PCV training courses include - Car to D1 / Minibus Car to Category D / PCV licence.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HIGHLYYY RECOMMENDEDDD

Andy was a great instructor and made the learning process enjoyable whilst passing first time. Everyone in the building was very friendly and booking on to the course was very smooth. Thank you soo much.
Hodon

May 14, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thanks for the review Hodon! And all the very best of luck out there on the road 😎

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed first time with NDC

Passed my Class 2 first time with NDC — highly recommend.

Great team, clear instructions throughout, and proper test-ready training from day one. The instructors know exactly what the examiners are looking for and keep everything calm and straightforward.

Best advice I can give anyone starting their training: forget everything you think you know from normal driving. Listen to the trainers and follow their system — they’ll guide you into what’s actually test ready.

Big thanks to the whole team 👏🚛

May 8, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Love the advice Adam - any chance you could come back every week to help deliver the initial classroom session?!? 😉

Congratulations once again. Team NDC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly, efficient, patient

Friendly and (mostly) patient instructor Paul took me from a lapsed car driver through to passing the D1 in a week. Always very reassuring and got me to a standard where I can drive a minibus confidently and independently.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

That's what we like to hear Rob - confident. If you're happy, we're happy ☺️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NDC GREAT SERVICE FROM THE START CANT…

NDC GREAT SERVICE FROM THE START CANT SAY TILL FINISH COS HAVE ONE MORE EXAM TO PARTICIPATE.... SUPPORTIVE AND VERY UNDERSTANDING

INSTRUCTORS CANT SAY ANY BAD WORD AGAINST THEM
ANDY MY INSTRUCTOR VERY HONEST PATIENT WITH GREAT SKILS OF PASSING HIS KNOWLAGE TO THE STUDENTS IF U LISTENAND TRUST HIM U WONT HAVE MUCH OF PROBLEM PASSING ... IF U FAIL EVERYTHING IS ONLY ON U ....
PLACE VERY CONVENIENT TO FREE PARKING ON SITE FEW REGULATIONS U HAVE TO FOLLOW COS THEY ARE BASED ON MOD GROUNDS IF U FOLLOW THEM NO PROBLEMS

EQUIPMENT WELL WE CANT EXPECT BRAND NEW NEVER USED VECHICLES THEY BUILD TO LAST AND SURVIVE ABUSE FROM THE STUDENTS

OVERALL EXPERIENCE WITH NDC HIGLY RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE WHO WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DRIVE A LARGE VECHICLE PSV OR HGV ...

VERY GREAT FULL TO HAVE THEM ON MY PATH HELPING ME TO PASS MY C+E
BIG THX TO ANDY AND NDC....

April 30, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

THANKS RADOSLAW! WE THOUGHT WE'D REPLY IN CAPITALS TOO 😉

One little test remaining and you're all done ☺️

Team NDC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic training for professional PCV driving

NDC and my instructor Paul planned and delivered an excellent course, from the early activities to do Multiple Choice Theory, Hazzard Perception and Case Study exam preparation through to the challenging and enjoyable time on site, learning practical driving skills including reversing and the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Module 4.
From Paul's highly experienced approach, I was able to focus on the most important aspects in all parts of the course.
On completion of the last part, the practical. Because I had a faultless test we had fun with a celebratory ring of their bell and they give me a gift as a reward for a 'no-fault' performance.
It was an absolute pleasure to work with "No Gandalf" Paul and the NDC team and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

April 30, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Hi David, thank you for taking the time to review and being a great student. A real gentleman. Congratulations once again on getting that D1 licence ☺️

Team NDC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Great, Really friendly & thorough trainers to help you pass your test.

April 24, 2026
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Thanks Tim! Well done once again on passing your course 🥳

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole team at NDC Croydon was very…

The whole team at NDC Croydon was very helpful and extremely knowledgeable. A BIG thank you to Paul my instructor. He was very patient, clear with his instructions and very professional. Every manoeuvre and procedure was taught, explained and performed.
I would highly recommend the Centre to anyone looking to add a Vehicle type onto their License.
Big Thank you to all the staff. Much appreciated.

April 24, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Big thank you to you Olufemi. Great to have on course and we're chuffed for you getting the Bus pass ☺️🙌🏼

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Came in a rookie without Cat C license…

Came in a rookie without Cat C license and after assessment went for Cat C+E1 but didn't quite cut it. This was totally on me as NDC were nothing but supportive and highly professional and was advised to go for Cat C and passed first time. I'll get 6 months or so driving this and I'll be back for my Cat C+E1. Thanks NDC fully recommend these to everyone.

April 20, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Love the open and honest review Simon. You will ONE HUNDRED PERCENT get to the C+E - and with some money in your pocket from getting that Cat C experience 🙌🏼

Team NDC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A big thanks to NDC

The team at NDC are very helpful and extremely knowledgeable.
With no previous experience at driving a bus or any vehicle of that size, i was taught to drive and get a pass, first time.
The initial assessment of how many days I could learn in was extremely helpful too.
Would definitely recommend.

April 15, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Hey Tony, thank you for your review. We champion the free driving assessment beforehand to give confidence all round. You and us! Well done once again 🥳

Team NDC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very positive experience

Very positive experience. Friendly, professional and supportive.

April 2, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Hey Tom, 3 words we're proud to receive! All the best for the future 🙌🏼

Team NDC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best School ever

Best School ever! Passed today Cat C with no issues! Thanks to an instructor Lee for teaching everything he knows! And thank you to all the team at NDC!! Choose this company you wont be dissapointed!!

March 31, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Hey Edvinas! Thank you for taking the time to review your training with us and glad you had a great result 🥳

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An incredible experience

From my first email enquiry to ringing the bell when I passed my class C license its been an absolute pleasure training with NDC. Everyone was very personable and professional and I was given all the help and resources i could have needed. My instructor Mark was very knowledgeable and conveyed that knowledge in a way I could easily understand. Any future courses i will be heading back to NDC without hesitation. Thank you to all the staff.

March 20, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for the review Paul 🥳

Super please you got to ring the bell 😉

Team NDC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A perfect pass thanks to Andy

I had Andy as my instructor for my PCV driving course and I could not fault the experience. Everything I needed to know and work on was explained clearly and as a result I passed my practical driving exam today with no minor faults! Definitely would recommend.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Hey Maxim, thank you for the kind feedback on our Andy! Congratulations on the bus pass 🥳

Team NDC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 experience

Instructor was really helpful and everyone there strived to create a welcoming environment. Every manoeuvre and procedure was broken down and explained so I fully understood it. Ended up passing my tests with flying colours

March 12, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Flying colours is what we like John! Thank you once again for choosing NDC ☺️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with Mark and the team

Very happy with Mark and the team. Made me feel very at ease.

March 12, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for the review Matthew. All the best at Volvo ☺️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No regrets!!

Amazing instructors!! Highly recommend!!!

March 10, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thanks Perry! 😊

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent facility

Very supportive and friendly with calm, clear instruction.

March 5, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Hi Rachel,

Thank you for taking the time to review! Glad you had a great, and successful course with us 😊

Team NDC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best place to become a professional driver!

After the 4 day intensive course, I passed my D1 Minibus driving test first time.

Lee our instructor for the week who is an ex artic lorry driver, was extremely knowledgeable and patient, taught us valuable lessons, and completely untrained the bad habbits out of us which showed in my result.

I would highly recommend the NDC in Croydon to anyone looking to add a vehicle type onto their licence as the team are very thorough.

Thanks again and all the best to the team at NDC.

March 5, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for your review Benjamin. Congrats once again on your new Minibus licence 😎

Team NDC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

National Driving Centre give excellent…

National Driving Centre give excellent professional and knowledgeable help throughout the whole process of obtaining a class 2 licence. My driving instructor, Dave gave really good, precise help. He was always very calm while out driving and gave me all the tips and points to improve in preparation for my driving test and CPC test. They provide all the information needed to pass the test. This is definitely well worth the money to get the license needed in only a few weeks!

March 6, 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

You did it Karl, Congratulations on the new lorry licence! All the best out on road 👌

Team NDC

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