Member since : | 23 Apr 2009 |
Manually reviewed : | 29 Jul 2021 |
Last updated : | 20 May 2025 |
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Fantastic driving school! Before driving with Phil I had had previous lessons with another driving school but I had no confidence in driving or my manouveres, made loads of mistakes and failed my first driving test. Compared to my previous instructor, Phil was incredibly patient, observant and gave me loads of details and advice which helped me to improve immensely. I get high anxiety when it comes to tests but phil was very supportive and helped me to build confidence in my own skills as a driver. I finally passed today on my second attempt after driving with phil for a year! I couldn't reccomend a better instructor especially for nervous drivers like me. Thank you so much Phil! .
I successfully passed my manual driving test on the first attempt with only three minor faults. My instructor, Spencer, was exceptionally patient and employed a thorough, methodical approach to teaching. Thanks to his guidance, I felt both confident and well-prepared heading into the test.
I learnt with Phil for around a year and passed first time with 1 minor. I knew going in I was in good hands as he’d taught both my siblings over the last 13 years. Phil was really supportive through out and incredibly patient and kind when dealing with my severe anxiety. He knew when to push me and when I needed a little extra time and support, couldn’t recommend him enough. I am now a confident driver and ready to take on the road!
I cannot recommend Wests highly enough and in-particular my instructor Spencer, whose skill, calmness and professionalism enabled me to successfully pass my driving test at Hornchurch at the first time of asking (2 minors). Throughout my entire learning, Spencer’s attention to detail and personable approach really gave me the confidence to go and achieve. Don’t waste time and get booked up with them if you are looking to learn to drive in Romford etc.
I cannot recommend Spencer highly enough! With his expert guidance and patient teaching style, I was able to pass my driving test on the first attempt with just 2 minor faults. Spencer's professionalism and attention to detail ensured that I felt confident and prepared every step of the way. His calm demeanour and clear instructions made each lesson enjoyable and productive. Thanks to Spencer, I not only passed my test but also feel equipped with the skills to be a safe and confident driver.
Phil is a wonderful instructor ! The minute I started my driving lessons with wests driving school I felt like I was in safe hands and straight on my road to success, couldn't recommend a better driving school. The patience, support and humour which I had from Phil led me to pass my driving test first time and have an overall brilliant experience learning a valuable life skill ! I Would highly recommend this driving school.
Phil was an amazing instructor, and I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience, even after a bad experience with a previous another instructor. Phil was very proactive in every lesson and tailored them to my skills. He also had a very good balance of normal conversation and tutoring, which made the lessons enjoyable and less stressful. I would recommend him 10/10 to new and experienced drivers.
Big thanks to Spencer for being a brilliant driving instructor. Not only did he help me build lots of confidence in myself with driving, he also taught me how to be safe on the roads as well. Started off with no confidence and he has been very encouraging from day 1. Taught me simple methods for the manoeuvres and kept my driving to a very high level. Passed today with 1 minor in Hornchurch! Would 100% recommend him for any new drivers wanting to learn. Great guy and easy to be around. Thanks again!
Excellent driving instructor, highly recommend, Phil has been extremely supportive throughout the process of learning to drive and has helped me to gain confidence in varied situations by being patient and positive. He also created simple and effective procedures in order to help me to understand how to approach different circumstances when driving and this ensured a first time pass. Thank you Phil.
Really thankful for my time with Phil! Started off with little confidence after having some challenging experiences beforehand with driving lessons but not only did he instill high-quality, simple and accessible methods/approaches to driving - he was motivating and kept a high standard which was very important for me to overcome my anxiety with driving and be a overall confident driver. If you’re looking for a quality lessons not just to pass your test but to build you as a safe and confident driver I would recommend!
Brilliant instructor and experience! I was a complete beginner when I first joined West's Driving School. After a few lessons with the main man, Phil West, I no longer felt like a beginner. He was not only great at teaching me the methods to the maneuvers but also helping me mentally with my driving. I was getting myself frustrated in the first few lessons and Phil was able to calm me down and guide me through it in a professional manner. I would highly recommend West's Driving School.
I couldn’t recommend Wests Driving School more. I did manual lessons with Phil and from the very beginning I felt comfortable and safe as a new driver. As long as learning the skills needed to pass my test I have gained a valuable understanding of driving outside of a test which will stay with me for life. Thank you Phil!
Amazing Driving School, Phil was an incredible instructor, he was kind, calm, patient and overall great teacher. When I first came to him I was a horrible driver but Phil taught me the basics of driving and slowly built my confidence up. He taught me in a really nice and composed manner which really helped me out. He taught me all the manoeuvres perfectly, he taught me great discipline on different kinds of roads so when it came to my test I was confident in my driving abilities and I passed almost faultless. It was a real pleasure and joy to learn from such a great instructor and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for driving lessons.
I just passed my first manual driving test with 2 faults, and couldn’t be happier with Phil my instructor. As an older learner driver, it hasn’t been an easy process, but Phil stuck to his guns and got me to a level I didn’t think was possible for me. He has high standards, a lot of patience and a good sense of humour. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Phil!