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A-Class Driving School

417 Reviews
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Member 17+ Years
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Trymside
Sea Mills
Bristol
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About A-Class Driving School


A-Class Driving School teaches learner drivers across Bristol at both test centres in either the electric Renault Zoe, Ford Focus, Citroen C3, Electric MG, Suzuki Alto and Vauxhall Corsa.

A-Class has recently expanded and we've taken on a new instructor, Steve King, to keep up with demand. Steve moved to Bristol from London and teaches manual lessons in and around the Kingswood area.

This independent driving school provides potential drivers with a professional service with fully qualified and CRB checked instructors. The friendly approach ensures students are made to feel at ease and are taught on a one to one basis. No phone calls, eating or smoking permitted during the lesson. 100% attention guaranteed.

Online driving tutorials are now available to all A-Class Driving School clients to encourage learning whilst not at the wheel. These unique tutorials have step by step guides on all aspects of driving, complete with images, photos and videos clips. The website also keeps learners in touch with regular updates on the test routes as well as allowing students to find out how to deal with the odd and difficult parts in Southmead, Brislington and Warmley.

A wide range of lessons are available: Learner lessons with NUS and NHS staff discounts available, Pass Plus courses, Motorway lessons, Intensive driving courses and Intensive driving lessons to suit each students individual needs.

We are all are fully qualified and DSA approved driving instructors holding a full green licence. Unlike some driving schools, we do not let trainees (with the pink triangular licences) teach our students, ensuring only the highest level of tuition is provided.

A-Class Driving School teaches students all over Bristol from the complete beginner wishing to obtain their licence to those with many hours experience looking to boost their confidence.

The company is managed by Wil Dracott who has been focusing on the Driving Instructor industry since 2008. Dave Allenby has many years of experience in teaching in both Bristol and Birmingham and is a grade 5 instructor, whilst Paul Hanley, has over 25 years of experience in teaching learners and instructors a like and Richard Miller, who has over 15 years of teaching and specialises in intensive courses. Jim Walshe is the automatic instructor at the school and has also been teaching for over 25 years. Steven King is the latest addition to the team and comes from London with a wealth of experience.
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417 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 29th out of 1,105 UK Driving Instructors

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Chijioke Ezikeanyi
Bristol
Had my driving lessons with A class. Steve King restored my confidence on dealing especially with large roundabouts and other key skills required to pass driving test. Steve is a very good and patient instructor who insist on making sure you get it right. I had zero anxiety driving on my test day and passed. I highly recommend.
Pippa S
Bristol
I learned with will, it was the best learning experience I’ve had! He’s patient and understanding as I was a very nervous learner but within 8 weeks I was ready for my test which I passed with no minors thanks to his teaching skills! I would 100% recommend anyone who is looking to learn to drive to use A-class!
Kirsty Hollis
Bristol
Richard was a great driving instructor! He provided me with all the knowledge and skill to past first time.
Flora Parkinson
Bristol
I had Paul for my driving lessons and he was great! Really helped rebuild my confidence and very useful and thorough advice. Passed with only 1 minor!
Theo Richards
Bristol
Paul is an amazing driving instructor. He’s experienced and is focused on getting the best out of you. He was also just a very nice guy in general and very funny. I passed with 1 minor. Thankyou Paul.
Aria Maganji
Bristol
Had Jim as my diving instructor and he was absolutely AMAZING, an extremely good teacher with so much patience and kindness, owe it all to him for helping me to pass on my first try. Couldn't recommend a better driving instructor than him!
Pauline Adetola
Bristol
My driving instructor was awesome, patient and very supportive. I passed my driving test with just 2 minors. Will was fantastic and I would encourage people to use his services and A class as a whole.
Sophie Parker
Bristol
Paul is an excellent driving instructor, he’s the fourth I tried and I finally passed with only 2 minors! He is experienced, calm, professional, funny and filled me with confidence. I feel I now have good driving judgement and skill. I didn’t need to rely on complicated rigid procedures and acronyms in the test that previous instructors had tried to enforce. Paul made me feel he was invested in the outcome of my test too, and put aside time the evening before and the morning of my test to make sure I was in the right headspace. Highly appreciated and highly recommend.
Jacob Yudkin
Bristol
Thank you so much Paul. I passed first time after an intensive course and Paul was the perfect teacher. He was strict but not harsh and made sure I learnt to drive not just pass the test.
Jasper Brown
Bristol
Paul was a great teacher for me catering a personal experience to my need, and helping me pass 1st time. Already recommended him to multiple friends/colleagues.
Luca Welch
Bristol
I will be recommending A CLASS driving school to my friends, I thought my instructor Paul was very professional and friendly. I passed first time thanks to an excellent teacher.
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Bristol
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Very recommended. I pass at first attempt with Paul Hanley. I very satisfied with the experience came from 0 to become a good driver.
Victoria Bywater
Severn Beach
Highly professional, punctual and patient. Paul expertly taught my 17 yo son and he passed first time.
Daphne S
Bristol
I would highly recommend A-Class Driving School. My instructor, Paul, was very patient, explained things really well and also made lessons enjoyable. He is a very knowledgeable instructor and I appreciate that he not only prepared me for the test, but also taught me to be a safe driver outside of test conditions. I passed first time, and would definitely recommend Paul as an instructor to anyone else who'd like to learn!
Joe Beesley
Bristol
Registered with A class in the last year. Having not had driving lessons in 5 years or so. My driving Instructor Paul Hanley was incredibly helpful in making sure I was in the best position to pass ahead of my test. His advice was alway useful, beyond just the core skills required, had additional pointers that would come in useful when driving in the future. He was always happy to discuss his reasoning for advice when questioned. Huge thanks to him for helping me pass.
Benjamin Tozer
Bristol
Huge thanks to Paul Hanley for helping pass first time with no faults! He is extremally knowledgeable and helps you to become a good all round driver, going the extra mile with things that aren't strictly necessary for the test but helps with preparing you for what may come after passing such that I feel ready for anything now! Obviously he did an amazing job helping me pass the test as well, and often I was a bit slow to fully grasp things that I imagine are obvious to other people but Paul enduringly helped me to understand for which I am very grateful.
Martin Meilus
Bristol
Big thanks to Paul who has prepared me for my driving test, in under 2 months of doing lessons, from which I passed first time. He explained everything well and has made me increasingly confident about my driving as I progressed through lessons. No time was wasted in the duration of lessons. His knowledge of all the difficult locations on the driving test routes was very good, which has prepared me well for the test. Would recommend getting lessons here!
Jonny Cook
Bristol
Brilliantly instructed by Paul, friendly and effective instructor. Passed first time. 10/10.
Karis Reilly
Bristol
I highly recommend Jim from A class driving school. He is an excellent and encouraging driving instructor who teaches methodically. Jim is always punctual, highly organised with lesson plans and covers all grounds in the training for the driving test. I really enjoyed my driving lessons and will be completing the Pass plus course.
Mandey Kaur
Bristol
A massive thank you to Jim, amazing instructor extremely patient and all around a kind person. Due to having previous instructors and feeling anxious and stressed Jim always made me feel comfortable and had a great way of teaching. Managed to pass first time with 1 minor! Highly recommended him to everyone.
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