MNM Automatic Driving School

Passing my driving test has been one of the most satisfying achievements for me, and I genuinely believe I couldn’t have done it without such an exceptional instructor. If you’re looking for the best driving instructor in Birmingham, I can confidently say Amar is a 10/10 and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is serious about learning to drive properly - not just passing the test, but becoming a truly skilled and responsible driver. From the very beginning, what stood out about him was his teaching style. He is strict, and he gives very honest, sometimes critical feedback. But that is exactly what makes him so effective. He doesn’t sugarcoat mistakes or overlook weaknesses. If you do something wrong, he will tell you clearly and immediately - and then he will explain exactly how to correct it. At times, it can feel challenging, but that level of discipline is what builds real confidence and competence. Every piece of criticism had a purpose, and looking back, I appreciate how much that approach pushed me to improve faster than I expected. My test centre was South Yardley Driving Test Centre, which is known for having some tricky routes and challenging road layouts. Instead of just practising general driving, he made sure I was completely familiar with all the difficult paths around the area. We went through complex roundabouts, narrow residential roads, busy junctions, awkward lane changes, and areas where many learners typically struggle. We repeated difficult routes until I felt fully confident and comfortable handling them independently. By the time my test day arrived, there were no surprises - I had already faced and practised almost every possible challenge the area could present. One of the biggest strengths of his teaching is how he perfects manoeuvres. Parallel parking, bay parking, pulling up on the right, reversing - we practised them repeatedly until they felt natural rather than forced. He pays attention to small details like positioning, timing, steering accuracy, and observation. He doesn’t settle for “just about correct. ” He ensures it’s done properly and safely every single time. Because of that, I walked into my driving test feeling confident in every manoeuvre, knowing I had mastered them through consistent practice and correction. However, what truly sets him apart is that he doesn’t just teach you how to pass a driving test - he teaches you how to be a responsible driver for life. He emphasises awareness, anticipation, and defensive driving. He explains why certain habits matter, not just that they are required for the test. For example, he focuses on observation routines, hazard perception in real-world situations, road positioning for safety rather than convenience, and maintaining calm decision-making under pressure. These are things I honestly hadn’t heard many of my friends mention about their own instructors. He also teaches very minute but important details - the kind of small habits that make a big difference in real driving. Things like reading the body language of pedestrians, predicting other drivers’ mistakes, adjusting speed smoothly before hazards rather than braking suddenly, and constantly scanning mirrors even when it’s not “required” for a specific manoeuvre. These details might seem small individually, but together they build strong driving instincts. I now feel equipped not just to pass a test, but to drive independently and safely in real-life situations. Another thing I deeply appreciated was his ability to recognise when I wasn’t performing at my best. Learning to drive can be stressful, especially when balancing work, studies, or personal responsibilities. On days when I felt distracted, anxious, or low in confidence, he noticed immediately. Instead of becoming frustrated, he adjusted his approach. He would motivate me, remind me of how far I had progressed, and help me reset mentally before continuing. That encouragement made a huge difference. His motivational support significantly reduced my anxiety while driving. Before starting lessons, I was quite nervous behind the wheel. Over time, through his structured teaching and consistent reassurance, my focus improved and my anxiousness decreased. He builds mental resilience as much as driving skill. By test day, I felt calm, prepared, and in control - something I never thought I would say at the start of my journey. He is also extremely professional and punctual. Lessons are always structured and purposeful. There is no wasted time. Each session has a clear goal - whether it’s mastering a manoeuvre, improving roundabout confidence or working on independent driving skills. You can genuinely see your progress from lesson to lesson because everything is tracked and improved systematically. What I respect most is that he genuinely cares about his students’ success. He doesn’t rush you to book a test before you’re ready, and he doesn’t extend lessons unnecessarily. When he says you’re ready, you truly are. His judgement is honest and based on your actual skill level, not just convenience. That level of integrity builds trust. By the time I passed my test, I didn’t just feel relieved - I felt capable. I felt like a skilled driver who understands the road, not just someone who memorised test routes. The confidence I have now while driving independently is entirely because of the strong foundation he helped me build. If you want an instructor who is strict but fair, critical but supportive, disciplined but motivating - someone who pushes you to reach your full potential - then he is absolutely the right choice. He prepares you thoroughly for challenging routes like those around South Yardley Driving Test Centre, perfects your manoeuvres to a high standard, teaches lifelong responsible driving habits, and supports you mentally throughout the journey. I am extremely grateful for everything he has taught me. Choosing him as my instructor was one of the best decisions I made during my driving journey. Without hesitation, I would recommend him to anyone in Birmingham looking for top-quality driving instruction. 10/10 for Amar - the best instructor in Birmingham.Moreexpand_more

Passed on first attempt at Shirley centre with only 2 minors. All credit to my instructor Shoukat Ali Dutta who made the learning very easy and made me comfortable throughout the sessions despite my nervousness. 100% recommend to anyone who wants to learn U. Driving. Also taking sessions closer to the test helped. Another factor that I would like to highlight that my instructor showed confidence in my abilities and did not push for extra lessons if not needed. Overall a good experience despite all the hype and scare around UK driving test. .

Thanks to my driving instructor Sohail, and MNM driving school, I am happy to report I passed my test today. My experience with this school was overwhelmingly positive, and I would very much recommend them. Sohail is a professional, committed, and detail-orientated instructor who is rooting for you to succeed. I loved how he took the time to help me iron out my repeated mistakes. I particularly struggled with roundabouts, but thanks to his dedication and patience, we were able to fix these repeated errors in time for my test, allowing me to pass with flying colours! 10/10.

Driving instructor AMAR , he is absolutely a legend. Well my story starts having over multiple instructors, (that should explain my confidence zero), due to the fact having life, work, and personal issues which never ended, and that made me having a fish of a brain, forgetting the very basic skills at every lesson, hence previous instructors had to let go of me, which actually took a huge knock on effect on my confidence and I stopped. I approached MNM I was referred to Amar. Hands down to this amazing guy. He maybe built and 6ft 2/3 inch tall, Amar has a heart of gold. Seriously he is the best instructor I have ever come across. He breaks down every little area to the T and explains teaches and tests me throughout. He is very passionate and driven and you can feel he genuinely wants you to learn and pass. He would always pick me up when I am down and the lessons turns out to be productive. Amar is very thoughtful and very consistent and pushes you on every lesson, stop, start repeat, sound boring but very effective. Amars assessment approach with me never stopped. Amar always remained calm that relaxed me,even when I made the biggest mistakes, ie at every lesson. He had a decent attitude approach to everything negative I did, but he did always ask me the risk side to everything, what, when, why omg this helped me so much. He gave me all the confidence and relaxed mmwhen I have nine myself. If you need someone who doesn't shout, or get angry and supports you even when your whole lesson was really back and pushes you to achieve your goal, Amar's your instructor. It has been the absolute pleasure being taught by my Instructor Amar. MNM must be proud to have Amar on the team. Amar all the best and thank you so much for all your support and NEVER GIVING UP ON ME, when I did, so many time.Moreexpand_more

Thank you Amar for your patience, dedication and hard work to support me with my journey to pass. I felt heard and understood, all of my concerns were addressed in a constructive way. Every little improvement or new skill were highlighted and celebrated and every mistake was a gentle lesson instead of a traumatic experience. For someone like me who is anxious, my confidence in driving is built in an unshakable way now. Amar is highly recommended as an excellent drive instructor. He is very exam orientated and works strictly by the DVSA book, his work ethics are on a higher level. No shortcuts, very honest and tells you when you are not exam ready to avoid wasting your money and time and having an unnecessary failure in the exam. He is always on time and his car is clean, convenient with high specs. This made my lessons enjoyable. The mock tests that I had are very helpful and constructive. I highly recommend this driving school as they are decent professionals who love what they do.Moreexpand_more

? . Passed my driving test – highly recommend Amar. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor than Amar. From day one he was calm, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable, which made a huge difference to my confidence behind the wheel. Amar explains things clearly, never rushes you, and knows exactly when to push you and when to reassure you. Even when I made mistakes, he stayed composed and turned them into learning points rather than stress. His approach really helped me improve my decision-making, awareness, and overall control of the car. What stood out most was how well he prepared me for the test - not just to pass, but to be a safe and confident driver. Thanks to his guidance, I passed my test and genuinely feel ready to drive independently. If you’re looking for an instructor who’s professional, supportive, and truly invested in your success, I can’t recommend Amar highly enough.Moreexpand_more

I took lessons from this driving school. The instructor was very patient and extremely professional. I passed my test the first time.

Rekha was genuinely the best instructor I had. Always looked forward to lessons with her, always chatty and understanding. Really boosted my confidence on the road! Really perfected my parking which I really used to struggle with.

I wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to AMAR, the BEST instructors in Birmingham, I must say. Amar was referred to me by a friend who passed with him through MNM Automatic Driving School, who praised Amar a lot. Amar's support started from the get go, he did not stop supporting, helping and guiding me until I passed. I had a previous few instructors, and it was a waste of time and money , as I almost gave up. Amar is a very patient, kind, and helpful polite person. He is dvsa book driven and very strict to the guidelines practice and procedure driven, and he doesn't shout or get angry even if I did a serious or a dangerous manoeuvre/s and his methods and examples are so helpful. He also makes sure that I remember everything he teaches by testing me every time whilst driving, and he also conducts role plays. As I am not from this country and my English is a 2nd language and he very thoughtful and breaks every procedure down to make me understand and then tests and assess me that I fully understand, this man has so many cards up his sleeve to help me pass 1st time, as I did pass first time only 1 minor, I am on party mode now. Seriously, learners or who want to learn and pass the first time,get in touch with MNM Automatic Driving School, and ask for Amar. Thank you so much, and MNM AMAR is a huge credit to your company.Moreexpand_more

Thank you Faisal for teaching me lessons which helped me to get licence in my 1st attempt itself. Much appreciated your support and guidance .

I'm very grateful I went with MNM Driving School for my lessons. My instructor, Amar, was very kind and patient. He taught me everything I needed to know, not just to pass, but to be a good and capable driver long after I passed too. We practiced until everything was perfect and I was confident. He always believed in my abilities. I was quite a nervous driver when I first started taking lessons, but his approach was very gentle, and he always tried different approaches to help me gain the understanding and confidence I needed to drive safely on the road. As a learner, it's important to feel comfortable and supported to help maximise your progress, and that's exactly what Amar provided. Thank you Amar, and MNM Driving School. May Allah SWT put immense barakah in your business! Aameen.Moreexpand_more

I passed my practical driving test on the first attempt - all thanks to Mr. Shoukat from MNM Driving School! His flexibility in scheduling lessons was a huge help, fitting my work commitments. Mr. Shoukat is an exceptional instructor - meticulous, patient, and dedicated to refining even the smallest details of driving technique and etiquette. Thanks to his clear guidance, I passed with zero faults. His professionalism made every lesson enjoyable and productive. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn.

I really recommend Shauket Ditta because he is very experienced and kind hearted. Thanks the driving school and the instructor. I have passed my test with a single minor mistake.

I started taking lessons with Amar in December 24 and passed today in April 25 (first time). I had an accelerated 4 months driving programme. We covered all sorts of scenarios, mock tests and corrected any errorrs to ensure I was fully prepared for my test. I'd been struggling with anxiety and nerves and Amar was very understanding and patient. He did more than just help me to pass but helped me become a confident and safe driver and I now have skills that will help me on the road. Would highly recommend him as an instructor, especially if you are anxious about driving.

I’m thrilled to share that I passed my practical driving test today at King’s Heath test centre on my first attempt with just 3 minors, all thanks to Faisal at MnM Driving School! Faisal is an outstanding instructor—patient, clear, and incredibly supportive. He tailored each lesson to my needs, breaking down complex skills into simple steps that boosted my confidence behind the wheel. He not only corrected my mistakes but also ensured I fully understood them, making learning both effective and enjoyable. His calm and encouraging approach made all the difference. I highly recommend Faisal and MnM Driving School to anyone looking for top-quality driving instruction. Thank you, Faisal, for your incredible guidance!

Sir Faisal is an amazing instructor. I recently passed my driving test at South Yardley. I cannot thank him enough. He is very patient and always try to improve even your smallest mistakes. I had 2 instructors in past but he literally taught me everything from scratch. I highly recommend MnM to anyone who is struggling. Cheers.

I’ve just passed my driving test, and I couldn’t be happier! I want to give a huge thank you to MNM and my amazing instructor, Amar. From day one, Amar made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. His patience, kindness, and expert guidance made all the difference in my learning journey. Every lesson was structured in a way that allowed me to gradually build my skills without feeling overwhelmed. Amar always took the time to explain things clearly, answer all my questions (with his blackboard tablet), and correct my mistakes in a way that helped me improve rather than feel discouraged. From maneuvers, to tricky intersections, or gaining confidence on the road, Amar ensured I was fully prepared for the test—and for real-world driving. Thanks to their support, I felt calm and ready on test day, and I passed with confidence! I now feel like a safe and responsible driver, ready to take on the roads on my own. I highly recommend Amar to anyone looking to learn how to drive—he’s the best!Moreexpand_more

Passed my test thanks to Faisal. He is an excellent instructor and very patient. I was nervous on the test since we didn't do that route b4 but we went early and he showed me what could have been tricky entry/exit points. Excellent instructor!

I have been driving with Amar for the last year and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. I had initially started with another instructor in the school but as I struggled with the size of the vehicle, it was recommended I try a smaller car. Prior to MNM, I had driven with another school who would only let me drive in circles, and would waste an hour of my two hour lessons driving me to a business park. Switching to MNM meant I was no longer wasting valuable lesson time. From day 1, I was made to drive, preparing me to be a competent and safe driver. As a teacher myself, I could not critique Amar’s level of instruction. He was kind, patient and most importantly made me feel comfortable. I very quickly progressed, a great improvement compared to my last school. Amar does not waste your time and is honest when he feels that you are test ready. He encouraged me when I was ready to give up. I could not recommend him and the MNM automatic driving school enough, 10/10.Moreexpand_more

Today, I passed my driving test (automatic) in the first attempt with only 2 minors. Big thanks to my wonderful instructor - Amar! His patience, feedback after each mistakes, and positive mindset has proven him that he is an amazing instructor. He is punctual with timings, very calm and easy going with learners. Full of experience in handling different situations. The explanation after each and every major/minor mistakes are definitely a big big help. As he will guides you on how to fix problems/ handle difficult situations. Even I had made serious mistakes before the test date. Amar will make sure that you have minimise the mistakes that you could have made on/before the test date. Practice makes perfect. But without a good instructor - Amar, I won't able to pass the test in the 1st attempt itself. Can't wait to share my joy and recommend him to anyone else considering MNM driving school!Good luck with your driving test! Hope all of you will find your favourite instructor, and pass your driving tests in the nearest future! Peace!Moreexpand_more