How-2-Drive

Never did I think a year ago I would have just passed my test! I am so thankful to Michael Callender for giving me the confidence and skills I needed to pass my test first time Thank you for all your help!

Passed my test last week with driving instructor Mitch, couldn’t have asked for anyone better since my very first lesson. He was always so patient and calm, making me comfortable to ask questions and would go over things several times so I could understand them a bit better. Thank you Mitch!

Just passed on Wednesday with instructor Mitch, he was very patient and always happy to answer any questions outside of lesson times. Thank you Mitch.

I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Tim! From the very first lesson, they made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. Their calm and patient approach, clear explanations, and consistent encouragement really helped me improve each week. They always took the time to explain not just how to drive, but why certain habits and techniques are important, which made a big difference in how I understood the road. Thanks to their guidance, I passed my test feeling well-prepared and ready to drive safely and independently. I would highly recommend Tim! To anyone looking for a supportive, professional, and skilled driving instructor.

My experience with How-2-Drive and working with the amazing instructor Paul Branford has been nothing short of seamless from start to finish. As a mature student, I was a little nervous about driving but wanting to tick it off. Immediately, Paul put me at ease with a perfect balance between clear instructions, helping to build confidence on the road, whilst teaching me in a way that just made sense, compared to previous driving instructors. I got the sense that he tailors his lessons to each student’s needs in a patient and reassuring way, and thanks to his guidance, I learnt how to drive with confidence extremely quickly. Not only is Paul a fantastically competent instructor, but also a genuinely caring, kind, and funny man. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed our conversations, talking about a huge breadth of interesting subjects, and honestly, I will miss chatting to him. I’ve recommended him to my nieces, who I’m sure will pass in record time. I couldn’t recommend him any higher – 5 stars.

Amazing instructor, quite a journey we’ve been on but I couldn’t of asked for a more calmer and more supportive person to teach me to drive, thankyou Kevin!

Stevie Crawford-Brown was my instructor and he is really good. He is very patient and very calm with his students especially with those who do not have any driving experience like me. I do not even know the road design as I am not originally from the UK. With that being said, will also adjust on student’s ability to drive. (We are not always in nursery to be babied). I passed my test because of his style of teaching. He is very positive with his students and he does look after you very well.

I did my driving lessons with Mitch and we had about 12-14 hours. He was honestly just amazing! Friendly, reliable, very organised, flexible with hours and my learning style and never run out of patience or words of encouragement. Our lesson plans really helped me to keep track of my progress and to understand my own strengths/ weaknesses. I would recommend Mitch to anyone who wants to learn how to drive safely and efficiently. Can not thank Mitch enough .

Mitchell is an outstanding driving instructor - calm, patient, and incredibly supportive. As someone whose first language isn’t English and who was used to driving on the other side of the road, I was nervous about adapting to UK driving. But Mitchell made the whole process feel approachable and manageable. He explains things with a smile, super clearly and never makes you feel silly (even if he has to repeat something multiple times! ) He’s reliable, always on time, and adjusts his teaching style to your individual needs. His genuine care for his students show in every lesson. He creates a relaxed, encouraging environment that really builds your confidence behind the wheel. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a truly great instructor!

I can’t thank Mitch enough, he’s a great instructor, methods stuck well and I really enjoyed my intensive and time spent learning in the car. Couldn’t had asked for a better instructor for my intensive. I would highly recommend this driving school to any and all new drivers of all levels. It has something for everyone. Thank you How2Drive and a big thank you to Mitch.

Jerry Hindley has been my instructor for the last few months and he has been simply incredible. Very patient, very helpful and extremely professional. He has helped me get through my fears for roundabouts and taught me how to drive safe. Also, he has an incredible sense of humour which has made me feel more relaxed and confident. Thank you Jerry!

Avoid "How to Drive" – Unprofessional and Unreliable. I usually don’t leave reviews, but after reaching out to "How to Drive" with a formal complaint, they completely dismissed my concerns without acknowledging how their instructor’s actions impacted me. I have all the evidence to prove I was accommodating and respectful throughout my lessons, yet I was treated unfairly. I took an intensive course with Ivan, who constantly changed my schedule due to his school activities. I adjusted to every request, including allowing his friend to take me for my test on March 3, 2025, since he was unavailable. When DVSA canceled my test that day, I immediately informed him and his friend who acknowledged it was no issue. Ivan didn’t suggest me using those hrs for practice. I also booked extra lessons, and kept him updated on my rescheduled test. On the morning of my test in March 2025, Ivan suddenly demanded an £80 payment—something he had never mentioned before. I was never unwilling to pay, only explained he could have managed my expectations better. ”as I wasn’t aware of the new fee and we had seen prior to that day. Instead of handling the situation professionally, he told me to leave his car just an hour before my test, leaving me emotional and in tears. He knew my theory test was expiring on April 1, 2025, yet he showed no regard for the impact of his.Actions. No learner should have to experience this on such an important day. The company did nothing to address the issue, so I’m leaving this review to warn others—do not trust How to Drive with your driving journey.Moreexpand_more

Thanks to Simon I passed 1st time with zero minors! , he went above and beyond to support and guide me, When I could not grasp things he would revisit the subject with me and find ways that worked for me to understand and remember. He was very patient me and considerate when I struggled with certain manoeuvres, he would show me point by point demonstrating himself where markers would be in my mirrors so I could visuilze things better. He has a very welcoming and comforting nature which made me feel at ease which made lessons feel less stressful! As one of his longest students I never felt I couldn't express my struggles with him and after having gaps in my lessons he would ease me back into lessons and understood life can sometimes get in the way! Highly recommend Simon! 5**.

Had the best possible experience with Pippa Denton and she had my hopes high throughout all the test and learning and couldn’t thank her enough for everything, she will be missed.

My instructor was Tim ecclestone and he was an amazing teacher. He was very patient, informative and confident with his driving knowledge. He’s such a pleasant guy to be around and he knew how to keep me calm when things got stressful. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is nervous about driving.

My instructor was Kirsty. She’s a delight to be taught by, she’s very kind and honest with you, highlighting your mistakes and never making you feel bad about making them, but also praises you for doing well. Thanks to her, I passed my test first time with only 1 minor.

I absolutely loved my time with How 2 Drive, the two instructors I had were really nice and patient to me, they allowed me to have the confidence in myself to keep going, and the sessions themselves are at a really nice pace to understand what to do, regardless of your skill level, I recommend them to anyone who needs lessons.

My instructor was Adrian Stimpson and he was very kind, supportive and chatty. I had never driven before at all, but with his help I passed first time with 40 hours of professional practice. As for How2Drive, I applied for driving lessons in September and was already starting by November, so the wait was really not long at all!

My instructor Mitch gave me lots of confidence and definitely helped me pass my test.

Just passed my driving test and had mitch as an instructor he was a absolutely brilliant! He's an amazing instructor would recommend to anyone thinking of going there driving test.