I had Andy Orlowski as my driving instructor in Colchester and he helped me pass first time! He really helped me improve my confidence on the road and to feel test ready. He gave me so many good tips... See more
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Book your 1st 2 hour driving lesson half price. Other offers available, Your local reliable driving instructors, both male and female. Call us on 0800 211 8717
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340 The Crescent, CO4 9AD, Colchester, United Kingdom
- 0800 211 8717
- Michael@naylanddrivingschool.co.uk
- www.naylanddrivingschool.co.uk
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Thank you, Alec!
Would 100% recommend- the lessons were great fun and most importantly, he didn't just teach me how to pass my test but also how to drive well afterwards. Because of his professional help, I was able to pass first time with no minors so I am very appreciative of all the help he's given me. Couldn't have asked for a more patient instructor.
Andy Orlowski
Andy Orlowski - Andy was absolutely brilliant with our daughter, he made her feel at ease and confident. He was very patient and Katy really gelled with him. Katy passed her test 1st time with just 2 minors after 15 lessons with Andy and was super pleased. We have already booked regular lessons for our next daughter and hopefully he will still be around for our 3rd in 3 years time. I have no issues recommending Andy as an instructor. Thanks Andy
Not a good experience
Paid up front for a large block of lessons with Darren, I don't feel any closer to driving confidently than when I started, he was doing things for me rather than giving me the tools to figure it out myself. I found his methods and explanations difficult to understand sometimes, they didn't work for me. Now I need to pick myself up off the floor and go 'back to the drawing board', if I can even find the money for all the extra lessons elsewhere! He was very distracting by talking about completely unrelated things, taking personal calls mid lesson etc. This made it hard for me to focus on my driving. A nice guy to have a casual chat with outside of driving but as an instructor this hasn't worked for me unfortunately.
Alec
Recently passed first time after 9 months of lessons with the lovely Alec. Was extremely nervous and reluctant to learn to drive and from day one his laid back disposition and calm personality put me right at ease. Alec was incredibly patient and allowed me to lead my progression to what I was comfortable with but also very reassuring and supportive when he knew I was capable of more than I believed.
Alec has all the right values and knowledge when it comes to driving, making sure he was teaching safe driving rather than concentrating on just teaching what needs to be taught to pass the test. Having spoken to a close friend who was also learning at the same time through someone else I can see how beneficial and valuable this was now I'm driving solo.
I cannot thank Alec enough for everything he did for me and being such a wonderful instructor and would recommend him highly!
On time, patient, and friendly
I had Andy as my instructor, he was always on time and a precise relaxed teacher with great patience.
Passed my test today with 1 minor, that's tells all.
Andy
Andy is an awesome driving instructor. He is patient, knowledgeable, caring, friendly and calming. He was upfront and honest from the start and he was always accommodating if we needed to change lessons or locations where my daughter needed to be collected/dropped off from.
My daughter always looked forward to driving with Andy, and he helped her overcome her nervous. She said she will miss your chats.
I have already recommended Andy to Friends and Family.
We will definitely be using Andy to help teach our other children how to drive when the time comes.
Thankyou Andy
THANKS PAUL!!
I was taught by Paul. He's the best teacher I could have asked for, really patient and always extremely encouraging. Got me through my practical first time and was great. Would recommend him for anyone looking on how to learn to drive
Thanks Alec!!!
Thanks Alec!!!
Had the pleasure of being taught by Alec. Incredibly professional and patient. Went above and beyond to ensure that I don’t just pass the driving test, but to ensure that I am a good driver after. Very appreciative and happy with my driving lesson experience. Would very much recommend!!
Thankyou Sally Brown
Sally is a great instructor who is patient and caring. Even through difficult learning experiences she has helped me to become a better driver and thanks to her I managed to pass my car practical test today on my first try with one one fault. I'm very grateful to Sally for all that she has taught me and for how compassionate she is. Never had a dull lesson with her and will miss her greatly.
-Nikita (Nikki)
Iain Wright
Iain was excellent at adapting his style to my mood in each lesson, reassuring me of things I did well when I was low on confidence but giving well thought constructive criticism when necessary. Over the course of my lessons he allowed me to develop self reflection of my driving and I generally became more confident and talkative due to him. I could not rate him more highly.
Andy Orlowski
Best driving instructor ever. Andy has such a patient and understanding approach to the stress of being a learner driver. He created a comfortable learning environment that made every lesson enjoyable and always left me satisfied with the rate of my progress. Its clear he cares about his students on a personal level and completely built up my confidence behind the wheel helping me become a first time pass. On top of being a really lovely guy and a great laugh which was always so refreshing I highly recommend him.
Patient and positive
Paul Bellehewe was incredibly patient and attentive during lessons. Furthermore, he always reinforced positive thinking and had open discussions highlighting things that could have been improved upon and also things that were good. I am extremely happy with the outcome of the lessons.
Paul bellehewe best instructor
Paul is a top tier driving instructor
He helped me pass my driving test first time. He is great for any one that is wanting to learn to drive and has now helped me and my sister pass are practical test.
Paul is very good at changing his way of teaching/ wording for each person to understand what he is teaching.
He made sure he got me to my test on time even though traffic was terrible and neither of us thaught we would make it on time but Paul still did not give up and got me to my test. So Thankyou Paul for being my driving instructor would recommend to any one top class instructor and all round lovely guy 👍
Paul
I’ve never met Paul but this man has managed to get both my daughter and son through there test in the same month ..what my children have told me about him I think he is somebody who was meant to teach.
Thank you Paul .🙌🏼🙌🏼5 stars 👌👌
Andy Orlowski
Andy was a fabulous instructor for my son. Kind, patient, encouraging and super friendly, he always provided great feedback to me on my son’s progress and video resources for him to build on that progress at home in between lessons. Cannot recommend Andy highly enough.
Thank you Andy
My daughter has had the fantastic instructor Andy, he went out of his way to accommodate our limited days for lessons, always punctual with great communication. His lessons were clear & concise with videos of the tricky sections.
Thanks Andy 😀
Passed first time!
Ive had around 10 lessons with Sally and have learned so much and just passed my driving test first time with only a few minor faults. She was really helpful and informative with things i needed to work on and im glad to of had her as my instructor!☺️
Thank you Iain
My instructor Iain put loads of effort in supporting my driving journey, he helped me not give up and continue. I appreciated everything he did to help me and would recommend to anyone I know wanting to drive. Thank you!
Thankyou so so much Andy
Thankyou so so much Andy, you have persevered with me Throughout my journey. I’ve had a few instructors that I couldn’t gel with and then I finally found yourself!!! You are the best and I honestly couldn’t have done it without you! I will be forever grateful ☺️ passed 1st time! With only 5 minors. Can not Recommend this instructor enough!!!!
Really good instructor
Really good instructor, patient with any mistakes I made. Overall great experience!
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