I passed my driving test today! It was my second attempt at the practical exam, and I’m beyond grateful to AA Driving School and my incredible instructor, Junaid, for helping me get here. When I first started learning, one of the first challenges I faced was finding an instructor who taught automatic cars in my area. I felt lucky to discover Junaid through the AA Driving School website. Not only was he available, but AA’s lesson prices were also more affordable than the local average. Junaid was a game-changer. He’s not just a skilled driver—he’s a phenomenal teacher. Always patient, polite, reliable, consistently punctual, and endlessly encouraging. I’ve struggled with confidence and can be quite emotional at times, especially when I made mistakes or failed my mock tests (which happened more than once!). But Junaid never let me spiral. He helped me believe in myself, build confidence, and stay calm. I’ll never forget one moment when I was feeling overwhelmed. He pointed to the “AA” and “L” signs on the bonnet, then to the brake pedal under his seat, and said:“Don’t panic on the road. I’m with you. Other road users can see you’re a learner—they’ll be kind.” That simple reassurance meant everything. Whenever I felt down, Junaid reminded me of the progress I’d made and helped me focus on the positives. His feedback was always constructive, and his deep knowledge and experience made every lesson feel purposeful. I could genuinely feel myself improving day by day. Even on the early morning of my test, I was a bundle of nerves. I was even thinking of cancelling the test. I messaged Junaid, and he replied me: “Don’t worry, just give it a go! Don’t lose hope. I’m with you.” That message gave me the courage I needed. On the way to the test centre, he kept reassuring me that my skills were solid and I just needed to stay relaxed. That made all the difference. Yes I was still a bit nervous during the test, but I didn’t panic—and I did my best. When the examiner said I’d passed, I was in total disbelief! Junaid is hands-down the best instructor I could’ve asked for. I can’t recommend him highly enough. And huge thanks to AA Driving School for making this journey possible. I’ll definitely be recommending AA to all my friends who are preparing for their driving tests!