A&M School of Motoring

I cannot recommend Simon at A&M School of Motoring enough! I came to Simon from another school after around 10 hours of teaching and he was leaps and bounds more professional, calm, engaging and just in general a far better teacher. Simon has an awesome sense of humour and I’m going to really miss the chats we had and listening to his stories or facts on the road in my lessons. Simon really understands what he needs to do to get the best out of you and improve your driving and he adapts to different situations perfectly. Simon’s techniques for the manoeuvres were foolproof and with his teaching I can’t see anyone struggling to get more than a few minors in the final test. Simon teaches by getting you driving rather than sitting and explaining with a book for half your lesson which greatly increases your scenario and road experience which is vital to pass your test and become a safe driver on the road. I can’t thank Simon enough for the hours he spent with me teaching me to drive.

Thanks to my instructor Andy’s tuition, I recently passed with only two minors! I highly recommend him as an instructor. Andy was highly reliable and always on time. I was able to reserve regular lesson slots in advance to ensure they could fit around my work schedule and other commitments. Driving did not come naturally to me and I was a bit of a slow learner but Andy was very patient and encouraging. He explained everything in an extremely clear way, verbally and with diagrams/pictures. He had spot on methods for easy completion of manoeuvres every time. He offered great guidance on how to perfect driving round all the test route areas. We recorded videos of how to successfully do particular areas of driving I was having difficulty getting to grips with that I could watch in my free time and perfect in lessons. Closer to my test we did plenty of mock tests which prepared me for driving under pressure and highlighted areas in need of improvement which we then worked on. His car was also well maintained and easy to learn to drive with. His teaching not only gave me the requisite self-confidence in my driving abilities to not only pass the test near-perfectly, but to feel safe on the roads. I cannot thank him enough!Moreexpand_more

I had a great experience learning with my instructor Chris. I hadn't had any lessons previously but we fitted lessons around my work and other commitments and in only a few months I passed first time! He's very friendly and explains everything in a systematic and easy to understand way. Through all the help he gave me I feel I was taught to not only pass the test but to be a good and confident driver in general. Chris was always reliable and did his best to fit around my commitments, he clearly cares about all his students and I couldn't thank him enough. I always looked forward to my lessons and would definitely recommend him to others.

As a late starter to the whole driving lark, I was more than a little apprehensive about being let loose on the roads. Turns out you can teach an old dog new tricks. Under Chris's expert tutelage, I passed my test last week and can't wait to to get back out on the road again. Without doubt, Chris is an excellent all round instructor. He is punctual, attentive, encouraging and patient. His pass rate is outstanding and it shows. I would recommend him without hesitation.

Simon is an excellent instructor who helped me pass my driving test with no minors. He is a great motivator and helped me regain my confidence in driving after a long 10 year gap since my last test. He is patient and helped me to discover that driving can be fun. Thankyou A&M!

Chris is an excellent driving instructor. His friendly and professional approach to driving meant that learning to drive was a brilliant experience. As it was my first time driving, I wasn't too sure what to expect. His systematic approach allowed me to quickly, safely and efficiently get to a good standard of driving, and ultimately to passing first time with only three minor faults. But Chris doesn't just get you to be able to pass the test, he makes you a confident, safe and intelligent driver. Chris is hard working, and cares for all his students, ultimately he wants you to be a great driver! Not only is he a fantastic instructor but a good friend, making learning to drive something I looked forward to each week!

Absolutely over the moon passed my test today at southmead a big thank you to Andy my driving instructor made me the confident and safe driver highly recommend him and A&m thanks harry.

Having not driven since passing my test 20 years ago I decided to have refresher lessons. Thanks to chris I brought a car and was on the road after about 8 lessons. My first lesson was terrible but chris quickly helped me to gain the confidence and skills needed to become a good driver. Chris is a fantastic driving instructor and is great company. I can't recommend him enough.

Passed my driving test today with 4 minors all thanks to Andy! Would 100% recommend to a friend.

My names Opie Cook. I started my driving lessons in June 2015 in Coventry with RED Driving School, I was very nervous and it took me a long time to gain the confidence to go onto the busier roads. I took my first practical test in May 2016 and failed, but then went to work abroad for the summer and didn't get a chance to practice any further. Once I returned in November I knew I only had three months to pass my practical test before I flew abroad again for work. I booked my test for late January and the began to search for an instructor to help me recap everything I had forgot over the summer but also to get my driving skills up to scratch to pass my test in such a limited time frame. Most driving schools in the Bath area were fully booked but then I found A&M Driving school online that advertised as Bath as their new location, but when I called they said that their Bath driving instructor only taught automatic. The same day I received a call of Andy from A&M driving school, he taught in a manual car but only in the Bristol area however saw how desperate I was to pass my test in such limited time and made an acceptation for me. For the next six weeks we did two lessons a week, Andy was very flexible with my work timetable to make sure we made the most of the time we had. He made videos, photos and diagrams for me to take home and study to prepare me before every lesson. He was very strict in comparison to my previous instructor and although I was sometimes out of my comfort zone it was exactly what I needed to be able to pass my test. Now I'm fully certified driver and so happy that I had Andy there to help me though it!Opie Cook.Moreexpand_more

Chris helped me pass my test for the first time in Bristol with only 2 minors! He is very friendly and patient and has transformed me into a confident driver. I always looked forward to my lessons, unlike with my previous instructors. Who charged more too! Chris was very reliable and flexible around pick up/drop off locations dependent on my schedule which was really helpful in a busy life. I’d highly recommend him to new drivers or those struggling with current instructors. Cheers Chris!

Passed my test with Chris with zero minor faults and in minimal hours of lessons. The examiner said it was a beautiful drive. Chris is the best driving instructor I could of asked for. He is friendly and patient. I always looked forward to my lessons. Thanks so much Chris. See you for Pass Plus!

I started learning to drive with Andy earlier this year and passed on my first attempt. Andy is a really supportive instructor and is easy to talk to, making asking questions and learning from mistakes much easier. Andy guided me around all of the test route areas, giving me advice on positioning and references to look out for both generally and specifics in particularly tricky spots. Learning my manoeuvres with Andy was easy; before I learned each new manoeuvre, Andy would demonstrate how to complete it, as well as what visual references to use to ensure you were in the correct position, while I could record it and was able to review these videos up to my test, allowing me to keep each fresh in my memory. Before the test, Andy took me through multiple mock tests, running through possible test routes, 'show me, tell me' questions and reviewing where I made mistakes in these, sometimes going over the routes which I had found particularly challenging in following sessions. I would recommend Andy to anyone looking to pass their test first time.

I recently passed my test after having had lessons for a while, and I have to say that I absolutely don't think I could have done it without the instruction I had from Andy at A&M. He was patient, his teaching methods clicked with me (which is something I had found lacking in a lot of other instructors) and he was very encouraging the whole time. I can't say enough good things about Andy, I've had lessons with instructors who have charged far more and have been far less effective. Thanks again!

I have been learning to drive with Chris for 2-3 months. He is my 3rd driving instructor and definitely the best! He is so friendly and patient. I started as a very nervous driver and he helped me gain the confidence I needed to pass my test. He helped work on the areas I found problematic until I felt comfortable and they were no longer a problem. He also helped work on my nerves and anxiety around driving/test which led me to pass first time with Chris. Thank you so much Chris!

Chris is a great driving instructor and a great guy. He doesn't only make you pass, but most importantly helps you to be confident and safe on the road. It is also easy to get used to his car (a diesel BMW Mini Cooper), and pleasant to drive. I came from Paris to train with Chris and was not disappointed. I would recommend Chris to anyone wishing to learn to drive safely.

Took Automatic driving lessons with Matt after a bad experience with a manual. Matt was great getting me ready for my first test which I PASSED! Highly recommended!

I have been learning to drive with Chris for just over 3 months and it has been a pleasure having him teach me. He is always calm, friendly and willing to help which makes for a great learning experience. Chris was my third driving instructor, and his ability to make you feel at ease and the condition is which he keeps his car is what really set him apart from my previous instructors. The car was always immaculate and was a pleasure to drive. A key point I liked about learning with Chris is he is always pushing you. When we got to the final stage just before my test he was asking me some more advanced questions and occasionally threw in small distractions, which would be expected in everyday life. This is something I really appreciated as it set me up well for solo driving. In the end thanks to Chris and his top notch tuition I passed 1st time with only 2 minors.

I would like to thank my driving instructor Simon for helping me pass my test, it wasn't easy as I'm such a nervous driver. Simon was very patient with me and managed to explain things really clearly, always going over things again if I didn't understand. Very flexible around my busy working schedule. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn. I never thought I'd enjoy learning to drive so much, Thank you Simon once again :).

My instructor was Andy, a very detailed and knowledgeable instructor with great teaching skills. I had learnt to drive with several instructors over 12 years and thought I would never pass. I took the plunge and decided to get back in and get the test done. Andy quickly got rid of my bad habits and taught me almost from scratch all the best techniques that really broke down the maneuvers and the general driving to make it easier to digest. A few months later and after a few mock tests I went and took the test and passed first time with Andy. What an amazing feeling it was and it was all down to Andy teaching that got me through. I couldn’t recommend A&M motoring and especially Andy for the patience and getting me through the test, something I thought would never come. Highly recommended and very professional in every lesson we did.