Drive School of Motoring

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  Amir Ali

  (Giving review on behalf of friend): So I believe Colin is an instructor who definitely has the knowledge. He knows what he is talking about. Seems very experienced and no question about their driving knowledge/understanding. However it is one matter having knowledge but it is another skill effectively transferring that knowledge and teaching someone a skill like driving. Colin's approach and style to teaching pupils is definitely not an effective one in my opinion. If you want an instructor who will shout at you (as in genuinely raise their voice extremely loudly), then he is your person. I am giving an honest review because this is what I experienced. I still recall a time when I questioned him about this approach of shouting at me. I did not like it and I really should have maybe changed my instructor from there. Being calm and understanding that a learner driver is going to make mistakes is something an instructor needs to understand. In fact, shouting is definitely not going to help the situation and I think it made me make even more mistakes. Additionally I think he is an instructor who will not even let you drive for a good period of time before pulling you over. In fact it takes half hour just to go through what we will be doing for a lesson. You learn by driving, not solely by you having a discussion with the pupil for a whole hour. If you want an instructor where you sit for an hour (bearing in mind you pay £30-32 an hour) then you shouldn't mind this. But I've realised that we were wasting sooo much time just parked up on the side of a road where we will discuss the most minor matter for around 10 to 15 minutes. There was a time when there was a slight mistake and instead just talking to me whilst driving, he pulled me over and explained this small mistake for 15+ minutes. He didn't even let me drive for 1 minute, and already pulled me over. This is an approach that is not effective at all. So if any pupil seeking to learn driving likes this approach, rather than an instructor who actually let's you drive continuously and practice, then this may not be an issue. But for me personally, I've realised this is not an effective approach. It's like saying you can teach someone to ride a bike by explaining things to them. You actually need to let the pupil do driving. Not constantly stopping them and having talks with them. Especially when the issue is soo minor. I think this was something he did continously with me. Do not get me wrong, there were times where he would let me drive for around 5 minutes, but then when I changed instructors, they let me drive continuously and always was calm and never pulled me over once. My new instructor recognised that you learn by doing (in this case driving), not sitting parked up for 15 minutes explaining such a minor matter. I hope all those seeking to learn how to drive bear this mind before making a decision. I want to help other people and so I am giving my own experience. Also, I passed 1st time and learnt sooo much more with my new instructor at a much faster pace. I realised the difference of not shouting, remaining calm, letting me drive continously and only speaking to me for short periods of time for minor mistakes. Hope this helps everyone. Again, I am not saying this instructor isn't knowledgeable but I am giving my experiences/opinions and trying to help other people seeking to learn how to drive with my review.

  14-05-2023
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  Paulina Pluta

  I have no words on how amazing my experience was with Driving school of Motoring ! I was really lucky to have the best in the world Peter Wright as an instructor , patient and understanding (we literally joked about everything so i did not feel any stress.) No matter how much you dont believe in yourself Peter believes in everyone he is one in a million HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDE ! (ps. Pete loves to be surpsrised with home baked cakes ;) ) I passed my test today with only 1 driving fault Thanks Pierre you are the best

  07-05-2023
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  st

  i had peter wright as an instructor and he was the perfect instructor, patient and understanding and made me feel so comfortable learning and when i made mistakes we joked about it and corrected them rather then seeing them as bad things. i passed my test today with only 2 minors all thanks to him. highly recommend

  28-03-2023
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  Samuel Pattman

  Joined Colin after my previous instructor changed careers with only a few months before my test. Colin inspires confidence and has a very clear and concise way of explaining not only how to drive safely, but why driving in a certain way is necessary as well! I thoroughly enjoyed the lessons and he made changing instructors at a crucial time so much easier to handle! Would highly recommend Drive School of Motoring!

  28-11-2022
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  Sanelisiwe Nhliziyo (Sané)

  If you want to learn from a great driving school look no further!!! I had the best instructor (Colin) he taught me from my very first lesson ever where I was shy and scared to death of driving to my final lesson where i would never stop talking his ear off and I was feeling confident in driving. I am glad to have had him as my instructor I heard other student’s horror stories from other driving schools and I’ve never had a complaint to make. the lessons were very thorough and he was patient with my learning style. I even had help with my theory test practise too it was so worth it for me. we would start our lessons with an objective then at the end we would debrief what we have learned from the lesson and then work on that next time. And on my test day I passed first time ! I am ever so grateful for my experience here ! Since I’ve passed I recently got my first car and it’s weird that there’s no one sitting on the passenger side telling me “well done” or asking me what the limit is on the road🤣 but I always imagine what could be said as I drive at times 🤣🤣 I’m honestly so happy I learned to drive here I wouldn’t have succeeded anywhere else.. and I’m glad that I was recommended by his past students (my friends and sister).. THE BEST !! I truly recommend !!

  28-07-2022
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  Elena Filippova

  Extremely satisfied with the services provided by Driving School of Motoring. One of my friends recommended Colin as a professional instructor. I am happy that I want trough learning experience with this instructor. He is a real professional! Always calm and patient, very clear and explicit. I came to the UK 3 years ago, and initially, I thought it was not the best idea to have an English speaking driving instructor because of the language barrier. But it was never a problem to ask him again if I wasn't sure about certain things. Colin was always happy to help and answer any questions I was asking. I had never driven a car before starting my driving lessons, so it was a bit of a struggle from the beginning, and I couldn't imagine myself driving a car. A massive THANK YOU to my instructor for all the lessons I've learned, and all the knowledge and experience I’ve gained. Definitely recommend Drive School of Motoring services!

  28-06-2022
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  Naveen Potnuru

  I am Naveen from Basildon, passed the test recently, thanks to Colin. Colin wasn't my instructor from the beginning. Colin helped for my test as my other instructor was busy. He prepped me very well and believed in me in very short time just before the test. I was kind of waiting for 4-5 months for the test after my mock tests are over, thanks to covid, couldn't find the slots easily. Colin helped me in short notice for the test. Both Colin and Vasile (my first driving instructor) are very helpful and patient with me. Thank you!

  28-05-2022
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  Sam G

  Recently moved from the USA to the UK and needed some help getting used to driving on the wrong side of the road😃. Colin was my instructor and was very detailed with the instructions while being very patient. Turned out I made the right choice of going with Drive school of Motoring instead of having my wife as the instructor. Passed on first attempt and all the tips were spot on.

  28-05-2022
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  Natalie Vice

  Colin is more than just a driving instructor. The amount of times he had me crying in his car that I couldn't do it, and he always had an ear and something to say to get me out of it. You can tell he genuinely cares about his students. And he makes learning to drive easy

  28-05-2022
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  G A

  I cannot recommend Colin lott enough. Put me at ease everytime I got in the car I came to him with zero experience in driving and he got me driving with confidence in no time. I managed to pass first time under his instruction with only 2 minors. He made sure I knew everything I needed to and didn't just do it for me to pass my test he made sure I was comfortable doing it daily, so I didnt make silly mistakes whilst driving in my daily life. He was recommended to me by a friend and I must say its the best recommendation I ever had ill be recommending him to my siblings aswell. Thank you so much Colin for helping me with all my driving lessons and getting me through my test with confidence 🙌

  28-05-2022