smartdriving.co.uk Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been really pleased with the level of support and response from smart driving throughout my ADI training journey. The training content is excellent and very detailed and any questions I have as... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had Daryl as my driving instructor, he was very professional and helped me a lot on my Journey. Would 100% recommend, made me feel at ease and comfortable. Did not feel like I was being watched or jud... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my ADI Pt1 theory test (first attempt) today, Friday 20 Feb 2026. I couldn't do all these without the continuous guidance and advise provided by smart driving support team. Exceptional advocat... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Course support is poor . contacting them is nye on impossible , facebook seesm to be the main resource where they use students to answer other students questions very understaffed and not we... See more

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  1. Driving School
  2. Coaching Center

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SmartDriving was founded in 1999 by industry expert John Farlam to help driving instructors realise their full potential and build lifetime careers in the driver training industry.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt Response/Ever helpful guidance

Just completed Part 1 course study and where required I contacted Jos at support.
Guidance was always spot on and encouraging replies always spur students on..
Ready for the part 1 test now and confident that the support team will always be in touch quickly providing advice where required on this journey given my experience with the support team over the last two months.
All good!

November 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Called and spoke to Jos today after…

Called and spoke to Jos today after passing my part 2 test this morning. He immediately congratulated me and asked when I would be free for a call to discuss the next steps. A really professional service given today and every other time I have called Drive for support or information

October 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

support

I called the support team and spoke to Jos.
I always find that when I ever I call the support team they are always very supportive and helpful. They always give me all the information that I require

October 23, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Recently signed up for my ADI course…

Recently signed up for my ADI course recently with Smart and have been very happy with the help I have had from the support team so far as they have been very quick in solving any queries I have had.

October 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Career change - No Problem!

Started my ADI training 6 weeks ago and have passed my part 1 theory test. I would not have done it so quickly without their help. Can’t wait to get through the rest of the course and start my new career. The help and reassurance of changing careers in your forty’s has been fantastic and now I have the roadmap to know exactly what is expected of me to achieve the rest.

October 18, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfriendly Staff

I contacted this company on the phone to get information about the course as I was directed by them via email.
I was treated not well by the staff and they were very quite disrespectful.
Not good service.

September 18, 2024
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Hi "Mr G"

Sorry, we don't recognise you or your claims (and you haven't responded to our request to submit your information), we haven't been contacted to try and resolve this with you so we can only assume this is for the incorrect company or a fake review.

Kind Regards,
SmartDriving

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Part 3 in car training

I would just like to say that my Part 3 in car training, is absolutely brilliant. I've had 4 sessions now and each one has been very thorough and informative and a massive help for learning the role. Wendy has been very supportive and incredibly helpful with anything I've found tricky and I'm looking forward to my next 4 sessions.

Thank you for all the training we receive and for the trainers that do our in car training.

September 24, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best choice for any potential driving instructor

I was looking at two other companies before I came across smardriving (Drive). I was invited to a webinar to learn more about the company and the process to become a driving instructor. The Webinar was led by Adam Bragg, one of the directors of the company. This was the first point that made me choose them, when you have a director rather than sales people selling the business. The I-course they have created is bulletproof and the support you receive I believe is second to none. The whole process was transparent and there are also plenty of benefits to succeed. I’m extremely excited to start my new venture knowing I’ve had the best training possible.

September 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Company

Drive is a Fantastic Company to work for! They have built me a foundation to build from, I am super busy. Don’t want to single any of the team out, I think they are all amazing and are very supportive. Could not recommend them highly enough!

August 7, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WHERE DO I START

Where can I start, I've been an Instructor with Drive for over 12 months now, although the support from the support area has been good i have to give a big mention to Mike (he's the ginger one), when he was training myself and another we had a really good few sessions and learned a lot from those sessions which has brought me to the stage I am now at where the majority of my passes are first time passes and enjoying every minute of my work.

August 7, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Train the trainer

Decided over a year ago to take up the opportunity of an online course, Drive were offering, in order to develop my skills and be able to deliver training to PDI’s.
I have to say the training was excellent and delivered brilliantly by Mike Fowler.
The modules you follow are written in a way where it’s easy to understand and structured to accelerate progress.
Also I have to say whenever I’ve had any queries, Mike Fowler and the team at Drive have always been quick to respond and help me with any issues.
I would highly recommend, if you’re thinking of being a driving instructor or indeed already an instructor but want to develop your skills, look no further than Drive.
David Fisher ADI

August 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been studying with SmartDriving…

I've been studying with SmartDriving for my driving instructor training, and the experience has been fantastic. The online course is well-structured and easy to follow. For Part 2 of the training, the materials are detailed and practical, really helping me to improve my driving skills.

The team are knowledgeable and supportive, always there to answer my calls or emails. The online platform is straightforward to use, and its flexibility fits perfectly with my schedule.

Overall, SmartDriving has been a great help on my journey to becoming a qualified driving instructor. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to train online for this career.

June 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Deborah Oravecz was really supportive…

Deborah Oravecz was really supportive and friendly throughout my training. She offered me helpful advice for my part 3 test which I successfully passed. She gave me a great insight and always was available when I hand any question.

July 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Training for PDIs

I received training from DRIVE on how to teach PDIs and I received a lot of support from Mike. Now Janet and Claire help me with my admin queries and they are always quick to reply and very helpful. They also provide me with as many PDIs as I can handle! We have regular contact via Webinars so very supportive and good company to work for.

July 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had the pleasure of training…

I have had the pleasure of training with Smart Drive for a career change. They have been very supportive from start to finish. I have been qualified almost a year now and they are still there should I need any support. I did additional training with Mike Fowler, so now I not only teach pupils to drive but also train a trainer too. I would definitely recommend Smart Drive to anyone that is looking at becoming a driving instructor

July 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike the main man!

I had the pleasure of being mentored by Mike Fowler- Mike was amazing, full of energy, passion, knowledge and always there to support me via calls or emails- Mike is a true inspiration who always knew what to say and how to motivate you through the highs and lows of becoming an ADI.

Thanks again Mike

July 29, 2024
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