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The AA Driving School Reviews

4.1 Rating 1,429 Reviews
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of reviewers recommend The AA Driving School
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Passed my test... thanks to Abdi Elmi Barre! Brilliant experience learning with The AA Driving School instructor! Clear explanations, great support, and a calm approach that helped me pass. Highly recommended to anyone looking to learn... Thanks to AA Driving School...
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Posted 2 days ago
My instructor, Hassan Fenik was unbelievable and so helpful for getting me my pass certificate first time. He made me feel safe and comfortable during lessons and helped me learn quickly and to a high standard.
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Posted 2 days ago
My instructor Freddie Asare is an amazing instructor, literally the best. He taught me everything I know about driving and now I’ve passed! I definitely highly recommend him.
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Posted 6 days ago
i was finally successful in my driving test after changing instructors to Arefah Shakib a couple of months ago. (i did approximately 15 hours of lessons with her.) i would attribute my success to Arefad's teaching style and would highly recommend her. (this is for southall, greenford, acton areas in London) She creates a calm environment where she never loses her temper and you can then build your confidence. She is extremely good at verbalising instructions, She gave good positioning cues for things like turning into a narrow side road, taking left turns etc which led to a great driving test. this was especially important in the southall test centre roads which are quite narrow. I appreciated her actionable ideas rather than just telling me what i was doing wrong. In advance of the test, she made me drive on the common test routes which made me familiar with hazards to watch out for. that proved to be extremely beneficial for the test. Her general approach is that we are not just preparing for the test but for a lifetime of safe driving. that approach then prepares you for any situation that comes up in the driving test. I also appreciate her honesty in assessing your strengths and weaknesses as a driver. You can then work on your weaknesses. She does it in a kind way so you can focus on the driving and not the instructor's emotions (that happpened with the previous instructor.)
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Posted 1 week ago
I cannot recommend Kishore Kumar highly enough. He is an exceptional driving instructor who is professional, patient, caring, and genuinely committed to his students' success. One of the things I appreciated most was his calm and reassuring approach. No matter how many questions I asked, he always took the time to explain everything clearly and never showed the slightest frustration. In fact, I asked him the same question six different times, and each time he answered with the same patience, kindness, and professionalism. His teaching style is outstanding. He prepared me for a wide variety of driving situations by explaining different scenarios and showing me exactly how to deal with them safely and confidently. During every lesson, and again at the end of each session, he carefully reviewed my mistakes, explained why they happened, and showed me the best way to correct them. This feedback helped me improve quickly and build confidence behind the wheel. What impressed me the most was how much he genuinely cared about my driving test. Even though the tyres on his car were still in good condition, he decided to replace them before my test because he wanted everything to be in the best possible condition for me. That level of dedication and care says everything about the kind of instructor he is. Thanks to his excellent guidance, I passed my driving test comfortably and successfully. I am truly grateful for all his support, encouragement, and dedication throughout my learning journey. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and caring driving instructor, I wholeheartedly recommend Kishore Kumar. He is simply one of the best.
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Posted 1 week ago
Passed first time with my instructor Andy Charrick. He is a great instructor and my lessons were really enjoyable and stress-free. Would definitely recommend!
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Posted 1 week ago
I had a great experience learning to drive with Winston Russell. He is incredibly patient, calm and supportive, which made me feel confident and relaxed during every lesson. He never panics or grabs the steering wheel, and always encourages you to learn from your mistakes. His car is new, clean and very comfortable to drive. I would recommend Winston to anyone looking for a professional and reliable driving instructor - I passed my test first time.
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Posted 1 week ago
Angelina was such a great driving instructor, there were so many things I struggled with but her techniques were quite easy and understanding to learn. I passed my test and many thanks to her.
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Posted 1 week ago
Driving instructor Rafiq in Stratford, London was quality. Did not let me settle for less than perfection and passed my test first time. Lovely bloke.
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Posted 1 week ago
“Ziba Alamshahi the fantastic instructor Huge thanks to her—the best driving instructor. I passed my test on the first attempt many thanks to her. 🤍🤍
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Posted 1 week ago
One of the AA instructors in my area almost caused a serious accident while on a lesson, advising their pupil to pull out and turn right in front of me onto a 60mph main road and causing me to emergency brake to avoid a crash. After beeping, no acknowledgement, no wave, no light flash. Absolutely irresponsible and should not be teaching driving! If this is indicative of the quality of instruction, I don't recommend anybody learn with them.
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Posted 1 week ago
Honestly, where do I even start? Johann Rzerzacz(Portsmouth area) is hands down the best driving instructor you could ever ask for. Absolute legend. He's proper kind, patient, calm and has top-tier banter, so every lesson is actually enjoyable instead of stressful. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does. He's not one of those instructors who's just trying to rinse you for money he actually wants you to become a safe, confident driver for life. One thing that really impressed me is that he keeps two notebooks for every student. Every lesson he writes down the plan, what went well, what needs improving, your goals, and then recaps everything. The amount of effort he puts in is unreal. He doesn't just tell you what you did wrong either. He'll ask you, "What do you think happened there?" or "What could you do differently next time?" It gets you thinking properly, and that's why you improve so quickly. If you're struggling with something, just tell him. Trust him, listen to what he says, and you'll get there. I've got 1000% faith in Johann. There can't be many instructors like him these days. He's genuinely passionate, proper dedicated, and an absolute gem of a person. If I could give 200 stars, I genuinely would. Couldn't recommend him enough. Best of luck to everyone learning to drive you'll be in the safest hands with Johann. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Posted 1 week ago
Huw Edmunds is an absolutely incredible driving instructor. I started with zero driving experience and was incredibly nervous about getting behind the wheel. From day one, Huw was patient and encouraging, which helped me build my confidence with every lesson. Thanks to his expert guidance and positive attitude, I passed my driving test first time after just four months of lessons. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor and would 100% recommend Huw to anyone looking to learn to drive. His professionalism, guidance and genuine support made all the difference.
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Posted 1 week ago
Tahmina (based in the West London area) was a great instructor. I passed on my second attempt learning automatic. She was really patient and encouraging, each lesson focused exactly on what I needed to improve on, and I now feel confident driving. If you’re looking for a reliable and successful instructor, book her!
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Ziba Alamshahi was a fantastic driving instructor, passing my test on my first attempt. Ziba taught me how to be a safe and confident driver - I would 100% recommend to have lessons with her, it was well worth it!
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Posted 2 weeks ago
I had a wonderful experience with my instructor Ahmad Zia Kohistani. We were able to go over all important aspects of the driving test in the month leading upto the test. With Mr Kohistani providing amazing guidance and making sure I was confident. I passed my driving test first time after only 10 lessons (2 hours each), thanks to his excellent teaching and guidance. I was able to pass my driving test successfully!
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Brilliant! Loved the lessons and learnt lots, felt very supported and encouraged! And passed!!
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Worst driving school in the UK!! Instructor Husar Husain. being paid for 10 lesson. but didn't show up!!!
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Posted 2 weeks ago
I had a great experience learning with my driving instructor Ahmad Zia Kohistani. He was patient, professional, and explained everything clearly, which helped me build my confidence. I passed my driving test first time after only 10 lessons (2 hours each), thanks to his excellent teaching and guidance. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive driving instructor. Thank you for all your help!
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Posted 3 weeks ago
My instructor Rizwan was brilliant! So patient and explained everything really well. Really helped me with passing my test.
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Posted 3 weeks ago
The AA Driving School is rated 4.1 based on 1,429 reviews