| Member since : | 28 Aug 2009 |
| Manually reviewed : | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Last updated : | 21 May 2026 |
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I have recently passed first time with Simon after 7 days of lessons! Previously I had not had driving lessons in over a year after being so nervous with previous instructors. Simon is a brilliant instructor, patient, kind, and lessons are delivered clearly and build confidence. I would recommend anyone wanting to learn to drive to book with Simon, brilliant service at a fair price!
Simon is a fantastic instructor who is incredibly patient and excellent at giving you guidance towards passing your test. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with him and he made the experience fun. He is great value for money as you can’t put a price on the experience he brings. Thank you.
Simon was an amazing instructor. He was super calm and encouraging throughout all our lessons, and really helped to boost my confidence for my test. We covered a lot over a short period but Simon paced our lessons really well and always made sure I wasn’t getting overwhelmed or stressed during our sessions. Overall had a very positive experience from beginning to end, and I would 1000% recommend Simon as an instructor :).
Booked through my intensive course and they gave me Simon. He is a brilliant instructor. Honestly probably in fact is the best. The lessons we had he has always been patient and very calmly said what I done wrong and how I can change it. Very understanding on how I learn things and help me to be more positive and to believe in my self. Taught me a very good life lesson too, Mind over matter. And that helped me pass my test. Very good instructor defiantly recommending to others. It has been a great learning experience with Simon. If you’re reading this Simon, thank you so much.Moreexpand_more
After booking a national intensive short course I was partnered up with Simon French who is an absolutely amazing driving instructor. He has a great sense of humour and really makes you feel so comfortable. Gives brilliant advice and really cares about you as an individual not the money your paying him, , , would recommend to anyone in the ashford area to consider Simon as he is great much appreciated for the time spent with me and wish him all the best ….
Simon was an incredible instructor. A great sense of humor and ability to de-stress any situations that might occur on the road. I wholeheartedly recommend Simon for anyone looking to take driving lessons. Not only will you become fully capable behind the wheel, you'll enjoy the entire ride each time.
I found Simon to be very helpful on my way to driving, he makes the experience so enjoyable with his fantastic sense of humour, he was a grateful help to me by getting rid of some bad habits and helped me pass the test with a clean sheet. Would highly recommended to anyone that is looking to start lessons.
I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. From the very first lesson, they were patient, professional, and incredibly supportive. They explained everything clearly and made me feel calm and confident behind the wheel, even when I was nervous. What really made the lessons enjoyable was Simon’s sense of humour. He knew exactly how to lighten the mood at the right moments, which made me feel more relaxed and confident behind the wheel. Even when I made mistakes, he turned them into learning moments without ever making me feel discouraged. Thanks to Simon’s excellent teaching and encouragement, I felt fully prepared and confident on test day. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a friendly, knowledgeable instructor who makes learning to drive a genuinely enjoyable experience. I highly recommend!
Simon is an absolutely fantastic instructor, being able to understand how to get the best out of the learner and make them feel comfortable behind the wheel! I had an intensive course under his instruction and was brilliantly structured, well taught and everything I could have expected and more. Could not have wished for a better instructor.
I learned with Simon French and passed my manual driving test in Ashford, Kent. Simon is patient, supportive, and encouraging, and he explains things clearly without ever making you feel rushed or stressed. He helped me stay calm on test day and kept reminding me it’s mind over matter. Confidence and focus make a big difference. I’d 100% recommend him to anyone learning to drive.
Couldn't recommend highly enough, Simon did a thorough job of teaching everything needed for me to pass my test, in a calm, clear and understanding manner. Every drive/lesson was a joy, and with 20 years experience, helped my overcome nervousness and build confidence on the road. Thank you again Simon, absolute legend :).
I would like to sincerely thank my instructor for the excellent training and support provided throughout the driving lesson. He was clear, practical, and easy to understand, and he always took time to explain which allows confidence building. He created a positive and supportive learning environment. Because of his guidance, I passed my Test. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking quality driving training.
I will recommend Simon for anyone who wants to pass his/her driving test ones . After failing twice in my previous driving test before meeting Simon, he made me understood some basic things for the test, very very well experience instructor. I pass my driving test just last week, thank you ones again Simon French Driving School.
I had a great experience with Sir Simon. I booked my driving test within two weeks without contacting any instructor, and most instructors refused to take me unless I postponed my test and took 8–10 lessons first. But Sir Simon accepted the challenge. Within just one week, he trained me with full dedication. Even though my test centre was in Canterbury and I live in Ashford, he picked me up, took me to Canterbury, and prepared me on all the test routes. He pointed out every area where I needed improvement and helped me build confidence throughout. His way of teaching is calm, clear, and supportive. He quickly identifies weaknesses and helps you overcome them. Overall, I had an excellent experience and passed my test on the first attempt all credit goes to Sir Simon. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, patient, and understanding driving instructor.Moreexpand_more
Simon is an excellent instructor. He is kind, soft-spoken, and incredibly patient. He made every lesson seamless and gave me such a positive learning experience. He’s meticulous and genuinely passionate about his work, always making sure I understood everything clearly and felt confident behind the wheel. He believed in me from the start and told me I would pass, and I did, on my first try! I truly feel ready to drive safely and confidently on the road, thanks to his guidance. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional, supportive, and reliable driving instructor.