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Driving Me Bananas

53 Reviews
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Member 13+ Years
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82 Thornhill Drive
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN25 4GQ

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07986 04****


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Member since : 10 Apr 2012
Manually reviewed : 24 Nov 2023
Last updated : 24 Nov 2023

About Driving Me Bananas

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Driving Me Bananas offers Driver Training/Lessons in the Swindon and surrounding areas. Whether you are a complete Novice or Partly Training, we have the right course for you and your needs.
Passionate about Driver Safety whilst making lessons a fun environment to learn.

Babs Grillo, owner of Driving Me Bananas, became an Approved Driving Instructor in 2009 and is now running a successful business.

As a member of the Driving Instructor Association, I pride myself on keeping up to date with changes within the Industry, as well as keeping my skill set current.

I am currently studying for my Diploma in Driver Education and the knowledge achieved through study will be passed on to my clients during the course of their training.

53 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 295th out of 1,104 UK Driving Instructors

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Emily Stone
Swindon
It was a wonderful experience learning to drive with Driving Me Bananas. I always felt comfortable and safe during lessons. The structure of lessons and summary emails were incredibly useful to monitor my progress.
Elizabeth Groom
Bristol
I cannot recommend Babs enough! She is such a supportive instructor who really makes you feel at ease (even when you’re stressing yourself out! ) I thoroughly enjoyed every lesson and really appreciated how she adapted each one to help prevent my fears and anxieties taking control. Thank you!
Marcus Williams
Swindon
Absolutely brilliant very patient lady very professional absolutely wonderful I will be recommend her to anybody I know that needs a driving instructor.
Amber Phelps
Marlborough
I physically cannot recommend Babs from Driving me bananas enough. She supported me through absolutely everything and made learning to drive a fun and exciting experience with plenty of giggles.
Dominic Stroud
Swindon
Babs is a fantastic instructor! She makes the learner feel safe and confident in the car trough giving real world experience and giving great feedback to the learner when needed. For such a good price per lesson, I'd recommend Babs to anyone wanting to get into the driving seat or anyone who needs a refresher! A truly great Instructor!
Cameron Purvis
Swindon
Babs was an amazing instructor and helped me feel really comfortable with driving. I would recommend her to anyone looking to learn how to drive.
Benjamin Coppin
Swindon
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So I've had a few different instructors over the last couple years and they all were no way near as good as Barbara (driving me bananas) she adapted to teaching me how I learned best and made everything much easier and fun than the other instructors I've previously had! I would highly recommend to anyone looking to pass their driving test! She is by far the best teacher and has a great sense of humour tp add to it!
Chloe Watkinson
Swindon
Babs is a very good teacher, she really reassures you and allows you to be the best you can be through her pushing you the extra bit. She is extremely paintent and is the perfect instructor. I would highly recommend her!
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Beth Davis
Swindon
I highly recommend "Driving Me Bananas" to everyone. Having such an amazing instructure helped me grow in confidence and pass my driving test first time! I enjoyed every lesson with Babs and I cannot thank her enough for every she has done!
Response : Thank you :).
April John
Swindon
Great experience learning to drive with Babs, she helped me cope with my stress and anxiety in order to become a safe and competent driver. Would recommend Babs to anyone.
Grace Rendall
Swindon
Babs is a great instructor, she always kept things fun and was patient whenever I made a mistake and always made sure I was calm and comfortable. I really enjoyed learning with babs and would recommend her to anyone who is looking to start driving lessons!
Ryan Michael
Swindon
Babs was a fantastic driving instructor she always motivated and relaxed me. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to start driving.
Chloe Murphy
Swindon
Babs is a fantastic instructor and helped with everything whilst learning to drive, the lessons were altered to suite my needs and nothing was to much hassle.
Anthony Lack
Swindon
I cant praise Babs highly enough. She really built up my confidence and encouraged me every step of the way. She even went so far as to take me out in my car so that I felt more comfortable when practising. If you are looking for a driving instructor, your search should stop here!
Oliver Madsen
Swindon
Honestly never thought I would get through my driving lessons/test so quick and a massive thanks to Babs for putting up with me, every single lesson she pushed me out of my comfort zone and it helped me gain confidence by each and every step that we took. I thoroughly enjoyed every single lesson that I had with Babs and couldn’t ask for a better instructor. 10/10. Thank you so much. Highly recommend ? .
Mrs Joanne Harnett
Swindon
Me! Learn to drive? 40 years old and never sat in the driving seat let alone started an engine. Who was going to teach me? I needed someone with the patience of a Saint. Who did I get, Babs, and what an amazing instructor she is. From the very 1st lesson where I was a nervous wreck, all the way through to test, Babs has been amazing. She gave me the encouragement, the strength to carry on, as on many occasions I wanted to give up as I didn't think I could do it. Babs is so dedicated to each of her pupils and each lesson is done at your own pace, although she will push when she knows you can do it. Through all the tears and laughter Babs remained professional and dedicated to teaching me to drive. I couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor who managed to teach me what I thought was the impossible, to learn to drive and pass 1st time. I can't thank Babs enough and would highly recommend her.Moreexpand_more
Response : Thank you so much for you very kind words. I hope you’re enjoying your freedom. ?
Thomas Hookings
Swindon
Enjoyed my whole experiance in learning with Babs, even with the good and bad days. Overall was great.
Amelia Mountford
Swindon
Amazing instructor always kept me calm never pushed me too far unless I was ready! Always kept it positive even if it was a critique or improvement.
Response : Thank you :)Enjoy your freedom.
Winnie .
Swindon
I have been learning with Babbs of Driving me Bananas for 1 year 3 months, she has really taught me nothing in this space of time, I have never been to west swindon or even tackled the magic roundabout, Babs has kept me in the same area all this time. This instructor is a complete joke, has as crazy attitude swears at times and she has the nerve to say that she’s giving me a month to improve or she is giving up on me. What a complete joke are these the rules of a driving instructor “ NO”, an instructor is meant to help you and teach you not push you to one side and to tell you to get lost, Hardly lets me drive from home always late and brings you back early. Babbs you are taking the mick and if you are thinking I am going to drop this you are wrong, we have instructed our legal team and also the DVSA. I will see you in court to claim my money back from you that you have cheated me out of. BE WARNED DO NOT USE THIS DRIVING INSTRUCTOR SHE IS RUDE, SWEARS AND DOES NOT TEACH YOU PROPERLY BABBS HAS TOTALLY BLOWN THE CONFIDENCE OUT OF ME.
Caitlin Gale
Swindon
Amazing service, thorough teaching and flexible for each student, was a great experience and has really helped with my anxiety and confidence, would definitely recommend.

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