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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lewis is a very helpful & patient driving instructor making me feel relaxed throughout my lessons. Coming from Thailand only 5 years ago made it a bit more difficult to learn to drive here in the uk... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great instruction throughout! Both Andy and Lewis are patient and don’t give up. Passed today after 3 failed attempts prior! Lessons are easy going and Pupil led. Really great feedback throughout on h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic, interactive, futuristic app that tracks all of your lesson! lets you pay and gives discounts when bulk booking. Theory question help, built in map of where you have driven with runn... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t praise Simon highly enough,he made my first experience of being behind the wheel of a car really enjoyable.With his expert tuition it made it a lot easier than I ever thought it would.I will c... See more

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Book a Driving Lesson in Derby with WrightStart Driving School. We deliver high class Driving Lessons, Pass Plus Courses and Refresher Lessons.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lewis @ WrightStart

Lewis is a very helpful & patient driving instructor making me feel relaxed throughout my lessons.
Coming from Thailand only 5 years ago made it a bit more difficult to learn to drive here in the uk but I managed to pass my test the 1st time so a big thank you to WrightStart.

April 8, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Instructor

Couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor :)))
Very supportive and always gave me confidence and made me feel at ease, highly recommend.
Thanks so much Lewis !!!

September 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s really just one and a half months…

It’s really just one and a half months since I started. Thank you, Lewis, for the driving lessons. You are very good and use BSL on a normal basis, which makes it easy. I am still learning, but I’m happy to have passed.

September 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lewis has been the best instructor…

Lewis has been the best instructor ever, his calm and patient style of teaching helped me in passing first time today. I couldn’t have done it without him and I will recommend him to everyone I know! Thanks again Lewis

September 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lewis is an amazing instructor

Lewis is an amazing instructor. He teaches in a way that helps you truly understand and remember driving concepts. His approach is passionate, professional, patient, and polite. Thank you so much, Lewis!

August 26, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

I started learning with Lewis from WrightStart in January and passed my practical test in April, having never driven before. My lessons were always professional and informative. Lewis is incredibly patient and exceptionally good at what he does. The electric Mini was a lovely car to learn in, and Lewis was always extremely helpful—not just with driving, but also with advice on buying and insuring my first car. I couldn’t recommend WrightStart enough. Thank you so much!

April 25, 2025
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Reply from WrightStart

Great to hear Poppy, thank you for such good detailed feedback!

It was an absolute pleasure and wish you well with your new car, hope to see you out and about 🚗

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love it I’m glad I did with…

I love it I’m glad I did with WrightStart thank to Lewis he help my confidence and patience and glad he use BSL as well perfectly help understand sign language for deaf clients and my self too i would recommend to anyone about WrightStart so amazing and im passed first time !! Thanks 🙌😀👌👌

January 31, 2025
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Reply from WrightStart

Great feedback Michelle, thanks!

So pleased you had a good experience and that you thought Lewis’s sign language was useful.

All the best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WrightStart 10/10 excellent

WrightStart is a great company, really professional,
Rizwan is a great instructor helped me so much getting over nerves and fears, I had 12 lessons with Rizwan and passed first time with 0 minors!! Can 100% recommend this company for learning to drive

October 9, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

That’s such great news to hear Brandon, well done!

Glad Rizwan helped you over the line and wow again on 0 faults! 🚘

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From my very first lesson till the end…

From my very first lesson till the end Lewis, made my driving experience comfortable. I would highly recommend Wright Start. With Lewis's help I have successfully passed my driving test 1st time.

September 13, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

That’s great to hear, thanks for the feedback Abbie! All the best 🚗

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic, 100% recommended

Just passed my test with 3 minors and would 100% recommend WrightStart. I teach adults for a living and so I was quite picky when choosing an instructor. My instructor exceeded my expectations, he really knows how to teach. His feedback on my driving throughout was just right, he helped me build my confidence and didn't overwhelm me with criticisms, I always knew what to focus on next. I also always felt safe and respected as a young woman, something which sadly isn't always the case. He was always on time, always professional, and very patient and understanding. The electric Mini is also a piece of cake to drive!

August 15, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

Thank you so much for this fantastic detailed feedback, it really is appreciated!

We’re glad to have met and hopefully exceeded expectations and wish you ongoing success!

Enjoy your new adventures…🚗

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Star experience with Lewis ⭐️

Straight from the beginning I could tell lewis was a good chap, he eased my nervous from lesson 1 and ever since looked forward for my next lesson. The app to download is fantastic as you can track your own progress through the different stages, after every lesson and lewis is fantastic at making sure this is done for you to review at home. His passion and patients is brilliant, and never in my lessons did I feel pressured or confused as he always made sure I understood everything i did in my lesson before i left the car. If your looking for a driving instructor I strongly suggest you consider Wrightstart as they made my journey fast and enjoyable especially because we could talk about cars!

August 1, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

Amazing feedback, thank you so much Jack!

It was an absolute pleasure and the car chats were always welcomed.

Congrats again on a 0 fault pass! 🚗

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st time pass

i am deaf. i passed 1st time with lewis. lewis is very deaf aware and can also use BSL. he is a great driving instructor and i highly recommend him to all people hearing and deaf. thank you lewis

July 26, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

Thank you so much for the recommendation!

It was a pleasure and we both learned along the way.

Enjoy getting out on the roads…🚗

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lewis is a fantastic instructor

Lewis is a fantastic instructor, he has taught me everything I needed to know for both theory and practical and gave me plenty of opportunities to correct and learn from my mistakes on the road.

June 26, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

Thanks for such great feedback! We’re glad you felt you got all opportunities to learn. We wish you all the best! 🚗

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great school, highly recommended

I very highly recommend WrightStart. After failing to pass the test a couple of times (with other schools) in the past, I was anxious about trying again. However, Lewis is an excellent instructor with a patient and informative style. With his help things finally fell into place and driving became intuitive, rather than just a set of processes. Thank you again for the giving me the knowledge and confidence to get that pass!

June 12, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

Thanks for such high praise and recommendation, we really appreciate it.

Glad you’ve managed to pass and look forward to seeing what you decide to buy and hope to see you driving around on the roads!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An exceptional learning!

Learning to drive was a difficult task for me, I even took lessons with big-name driving schools, but only Lewis made it manageable. He simplified complex skills, boosted my confidence, gave helpful personalised feedback after every session, consistently encouraged, and most importantly his patience was unmatched. Massive thank you! I highly recommend 'WrightStart' to anyone seeking an outstanding driving instructor.

April 9, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

Thank you for such great detailed feedback!

We’re so pleased we met your learning aims and managed to helpfully and successfully achieve your goals, all the best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t praise Simon highly enough,he…

I can’t praise Simon highly enough,he made my first experience of being behind the wheel of a car really enjoyable.With his expert tuition it made it a lot easier than I ever thought it would.I will certainly be recommending Wrightstart to anyone I come across who wants to learn to drive,once again thanks Simon 👍

February 21, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

What great feedback and we’re so pleased Simon made your journey as easy as possible.

We’ll be sure to pass on your comments!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great instruction for an adult learner!

Having moved from the USA, I was a bit nervous about driving in the UK, especially roundabouts and driving on the left. My instructor Simon put me at ease and was very patient with me. The car was very comfortable with an easy to use satnav. The timeslot was adjusted to work with my part-time job. I would highly reccomend WrightStart based on my experience. I am so pleased to have passed today with only one minor.

February 9, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

Wow what great feedback, we’ll be sure to pass it on to Simon!

We love the fact you had such a good experiences and agree the car is great!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

I really enjoyed my time learning with WrightStart, my instructor was patient and kind despite my nerves and was really helpful during learning. The driving quality was of a very high standard, everything was explained well and re-explained well if not understood. The main goal was to be able to drive competently, not just pass the test. I never felt pressured by my instructor. Thank you!

February 7, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

Thank you for such nice words, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your learning experience and that we went above and beyond!

Happy safe driving 🚗

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best academy ever!

Simon was the best instructor ever. Very patient and kind.
I had other instructors before but I can say, Simon was by far the best one.

January 16, 2024
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Reply from WrightStart

That’s great feedback Mariana, we’ll be sure to pass it on! We wish you all the best.

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