SDS DRIVING SCHOOL Reviews 232

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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had only 5 sessions with SID as an intensive course before my third driving test trial ( had more than 12 sessions with different instructors before that) and I passed easily with only 4 minors! SID... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed my driving in automatic today (15/04/2026) with Harjinder. He is a lovely instructor and very helpful and clearly giving the instructions for driving and any faults makes during lessons. He g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend everyone to take lessons from sid and sds . I passed my test just in 6 weeks with confidence and i got only 3 minor mistakes. Sid is extremely professional, calm and great observe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am recommending SDS driving school to anyone willing to get their driving licence without stress. I personally recommend driving instructor Sukaran. He is very polite, patient and very respectful. H... See more

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* Automatic Driving Lessons * Manual Driving Lessons * Intensive Course * Pass Plus Motoway lessons * Finding the right instructor can be hard with so many driving schools out there. This is why it is so important to find the right instructor for your needs. Whether it’s your first time behind the wheel or you have previous experience in learning to drive, SDS Driving School will put you at ease with our friendly and professional instructors. SDS Driving School offer manual and automatic driving lessons, delivered in a relaxed, positive and encouraging environment. We provide competitively priced driving lessons in Kingstanding, Sutton Coldfield, Streetly, Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich, Smethwick, Bearwood, Cape Hill, Edgbaston, Harborne, Perry Barr, Handsworth, Handsworth Wood, Aston, Lozells, Great Barr, Hamstead, Quinton, Hockley, Birmingham City Centre, Oldbury, Wednesbury, Wolverhampton, Tipton and surrounding areas. Our instructors are fully qualified and experienced in teaching pupils of all abilities.


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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would 100% recommend anyone to have…

Would 100% recommend anyone to have lessons with Amrita passed first time and that's down to her expertise and and guidance absolutely amazing how she made sure I understood everything and was always on hand if I ever had any questions!

May 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had only 5 sessions with SID as an…

I had only 5 sessions with SID as an intensive course before my third driving test trial ( had more than 12 sessions with different instructors before that) and I passed easily with only 4 minors! SID is an excellent instructor and he was very good at spotting and correcting my faults instantly. Every session was like a mock test and we did most session around the test area which was very useful. I will definitely recommend him 👍

May 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mahmood is a legend

Honestly I’m one of those people that have had really rough experiences with driving instructors and failed my first test due to this but after 3 years I decided to take my test again and redo my theory then found mahmood to prepare me for my test now I wasn’t a horrible driver I knew how to drive already but he ironed out my mistakes and made sure I was test ready was very patient and a good laugh I would definitely recommend this man to anyone thank you so much for my first time pass

April 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed my driving test

I passed my driving in automatic today with Harjinder. He is a lovely instructor and very helpful and clearly gives instructions when driving and when any faults are made during lessons.

April 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed my driving in automatic today…

I passed my driving in automatic today (15/04/2026) with Harjinder. He is a lovely instructor and very helpful and clearly giving the instructions for driving and any faults makes during lessons. He guided me all the information and dvsa rules and regulations in depth. I was confused to get behind the wheel with a male instructor but that's the best decision I made. He was very professional. I had taken lessons long time with Mandeep from SDS but she had some family emergency on my test day. So I go with Harjinder, only taking few lessons with him. They both are great and I recommended SDS and their talented instructor.

April 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After failing my test with a previous…

After failing my test with a previous instructor last year it really knocked my confidence. I decided to give it another try with Sid from SDS. He is a brilliant instructor and really helps make you feel at ease. He has helped me build up my confidence and today I passed my test. I’m over the moon and would recommend Sid to anyone. Thank you so much I really am grateful for your help.

April 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am recommending SDS driving school to…

I am recommending SDS driving school to anyone willing to get their driving licence without stress. I personally recommend driving instructor Sukaran. He is very polite, patient and very respectful. He ensures that you are confident in every topic before he moves to the next.

April 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% recommend

Thank you so much to Harjinder for helping me pass my driving test within two months for the first time! Really good instructor who is clear at giving directions and will help you with any driving faults/weakness you have. I truly recommend him to any new starter who wants to pass with ease.

March 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend everyone to take driving lessons from sds driving school

I would recommend everyone to take lessons from sid and sds . I passed my test just in 6 weeks with confidence and i got only 3 minor mistakes. Sid is extremely professional, calm and great observer..which helped me to not making mistakes even smaller. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for driving classes. Thanks SDS and instructor sid..

February 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sukh was great

Sukh was great! I learned from scratch with him. Was very patient. Passed first time with him!!

March 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently passed my driving test…

I recently passed my driving test thanks to Sukh. He was patient, professional, and explained everything clearly, which really helped build my confidence on the road. I’d highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive.

March 5, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had no major issues with this company…

I had no major issues with this company but I am fair to say that my experience lately has been very disappointing I was charged full price of a cancellation for my children being sick let my instructor know 5 hours before. I am disappointed as this instructor has cancelled on me last minute before after I had already arranged childcare and was sat waiting 15 minutes late to be told he was not coming. He was unprofessional in some cases where he would answer the phone to his friends and be checking football scores on his phone during lessons i hate to have to give a bad review but after being let down I would of thought he would of let me of given my circumstances and not charging me full lesson price for cancellation

February 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed driving test

I had passed yesterday. Sid is best driving instructor with great experience and very professional skills. He boosts my confidence and taught me skills to be a responsible driver. Thank you and God bless you .

January 31, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you!

I did a course with SDS Driving School and had Sid as my instructor. He was incredibly patient and made sure to adapt his teaching style to suit me. I really appreciated how clearly he explained everything, which made learning to drive so much easier and more enjoyable. I passed my test today and would highly recommend SDS Driving School to anyone looking for a great instructor!

November 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to say a big thank you to gurd…

I want to say a big thank you to gurd my driving instructor ☺️ after having a few lessons in manual I realised it wasn’t for me and last instructor wasn’t very nice so I decided I’d do automatic with SDS driving school and contacted gurd regarding lessons due to high positive feedback the company as got. When I started my lessons I was nervous and gurd explained everything in detail with me and I started to relax when it come to having my lessons he’s a very professional driving instructor that pushes his students to become very confident and safe amazing drivers if it wasn’t for his determination and moral support I don’t think I could of done it ☺️ he makes you feel safe and at ease and pushes you even when you don’t have confidence in your self I enjoyed every lesson and looked forward to them 🥰 but now I’ve passed first time I’m genuinely missing my lessons and I can’t rate gurd and SDS driving school enough Thank you so much gurd 🥰

November 22, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed my driving test on the first try ❤️

I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor than Raj. He was always calm, patient, and encouraging, even when I was nervous. His teaching style was clear and effective, and he helped me build the confidence I needed. Thanks to him, I passed my driving test on the first try! I’m so grateful for all his help

May 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've had positive experiences with SDS/ Anthony

I've had positive experiences with SDS, in particular Anthony who was my instructor. Genuinely nice guy who puts in the effort and is essentially who you need him to be. If you're the gentle type, he'll be a good fit. I paused my lessons and came back a week before my practical (as the only date was months into the future) - I had regressed and there were doubts whether I'd be ready. Anthony did go above and beyond, making himself available so I could get extra lessons booked in. We had a talk, essentially giving me a little "tough love" which was exactly what I needed to focus up and get the job done. I passed with 4 minors and I'm grateful for his help in getting me over the finish line.

He's a stand up guy and I'd have no hesitation recommending him to friends and family.

FAO Anthony if you ever read this, don't worry brother I'll keep my word and when I'm cast in the next Fast and Furious or hosting Top Gear - I'll give you a shout out on the air 😉 lol

April 11, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience with Anthony from SDS Driving School

Had a great experience with Anthony from the SDS driving school! After starting to learn in September of 24 I was ready to drive by Nov/Dec. After being unlucky with my first test date I then had to wait for a new one, but Anthony helped me with securing an earlier date and getting me over the line 🙏 He picked out all my weaknesses and helped me focus on what was most important. Definitely recommend and not only are you paying for the lessons but also a nice car, someone who cares about you passing and overall an amazing service 👍

Thanks Ant for helping me pass my driving test, you’ve been nothing but great! 👊

April 1, 2025
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