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The AA Driving School Reviews

4.1 Rating 1,301 Reviews
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of reviewers recommend The AA Driving School
4.1
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The AA Driving School 5 star review on 14th March 2026
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The AA Driving School 5 star review on 7th March 2026
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The AA Driving School 5 star review on 21st February 2026
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The AA Driving School 5 star review on 19th February 2026
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I was always scared of the concept of being behind a wheel and taking on the responsibility to drive. After finding Farideh, who later became my driving instructor my whole perspective in driving shifted. She ensured that I believed in myself and became confident. Farideh was completely patient and understanding when I made mistakes and clearly set out how I can mend them. Her ability to stay calm under pressure when things went wrong was something I admired and appreciated immensely. After every session we had 10 minutes of debriefing where she would clearly outline the expectations and we set goals together on what needs to be focused on in future lessons. Farideh always showed a friendly and polite approach to ease my nerves and made me feel comfort throughout the sessions. At the time I was both a university student and worked part time, and my schedule was always busy and I had to manage to fit in driving lessons. Farideh was very flexible and even set sessions at 7am in the morning just to fit in sessions within my busy schedule and always arrived punctually. Without Farideh I wouldn’t have managed to pass as her guidance is something I will always cherish.
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Posted 6 months ago
I really want to thank you AA for giving junaid as my driving instructor he was so intelligent and without him i cant able to pass my driving test, he is such a gem, he was so calm and they way of handling the student was extraordinary.. Thank you once again AA and my instructor Junaid ❤️
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Posted 6 months ago
Michael was an incredible instructor and has a great way of teaching. Helped me past first time and couldn’t recommend more to a new driver
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Posted 6 months ago
The AA driving instructor made us happy, We are pleased we chose Peter Metcalfe. He is a very patient man, knowledgeable, gentle and reassuring. Our son has disabilities and was familiar with Peter as he had previously been the instructor for 2 of our other sons. As parents of the learner driver we were particularly impressed with Peter as he has the most positive attitude and this reflects onto his students. He was always punctual with his timing. We would like to thank him very much not just for one but on behalf of our 3 boys as he got them all through their tests. I would highly recommend Peter to anyone thinking of learning to drive with AA driving school.
The AA Driving School 5 star review on 24th August 2025
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Posted 6 months ago
I would like to say thank you to your amazing instructor Ian who thought my son Max driving and he passed his test at the first attempt . Patient, good communication and care. Fantastic experience
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Posted 7 months ago
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!
The AA Driving School 5 star review on 23rd August 2025
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Posted 7 months ago
AA Driving School made me happy, and my driving instructor called Jesuthasan Rajkumar (Raj) was super helpful providing great guidance and an engaging learning style. Thanks to him I passed my test in West Wickham!
The AA Driving School 5 star review on 20th August 2025
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Posted 7 months ago
My instructor Cristian made me feel very relaxed and encouraged me along, I never felt pressured, the instructor always knew when I was ready to take the next step, the instructor was so friendly and happy and never uptight, he got me through my test and I passed first time with two minors, thank you so much
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Posted 7 months ago
Really happy with AA driving school, Jesuthasan Rajkumar (Raj) helped me pass my test by showing me all the correct points to look out for and taking it at my pace.
The AA Driving School 5 star review on 19th August 2025
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Posted 7 months ago
My instructor Martin is a great driving instructor and taught me everything I needed to know and got me through my test. Also, has a positive and lovely attitude making you feel confident and comfortable to drive. Would definitely recommend to take lessons with.
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Posted 7 months ago
Raj is a very good driving instructor. I’m very pleased with AA driving school.
The AA Driving School 5 star review on 16th August 2025
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Posted 7 months ago
I used AA driving school in Reading, my instructor Sanjeev was amazing he gave me the skills and confidence I needed, I passed today first time. Thank you Sanjeev for all your time and patience
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Posted 7 months ago
I used AA driving school in Reading, my instructor Sanjeev was amazing he gave me the skills and confidence I needed, I passed today first time. Thank you Sanjeev for all your time and patience
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Posted 7 months ago
Atiqa is a wonderful driving instructor. Finding the right instructor hasn’t been easy for me, but with Atiqa, learned more in that one session than I had in ten with others. She puts her whole heart into teaching, genuinely cares about her students, and pays close attention to my progress, strengths, and areas that need improvement. Her lessons are always clear, well-structured, and I’ve never once felt my time was wasted. I’m so grateful to have found her, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
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Posted 7 months ago
AA driving school is a school I highly recommend. Raj was an amazing instructor and has so much expirence on the road. He is very patient and is very kind instructor. Thank you Raj so much for helping me pass!!!!
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Posted 7 months ago
I cleared my test today and very happy that I chose AA driving school for learning and practice. My instructor V Rajkumar is a very patient and experienced instructor. He was super helpful and guided me very well.
The AA Driving School 5 star review on 12th August 2025
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Posted 7 months ago
I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor than Andrew Carrick. From the very first lesson, Andrew made me feel at ease with his calm, patient, and encouraging teaching style. He has a fantastic way of explaining things clearly and breaking down even the trickiest manoeuvres into simple steps, which really boosted my confidence on the road. Not only is Andrew an excellent teacher, but he’s also a genuinely good person – friendly, supportive, and always willing to go the extra mile to help you succeed. He creates a relaxed learning environment where you feel safe to make mistakes and learn from them, and his positive attitude makes every lesson enjoyable. Thanks to Andrew’s guidance and reassurance, I felt fully prepared for my test and passed with confidence. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, patient, and trustworthy driving instructor.
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Posted 7 months ago
I feel like the AA driving school helped me massively to become a confident driver. My instructor remained calm during our lessons which made me feel comfortable. This meant that I could work to the best of my ability and ensured that I got the most out of each lesson.
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Posted 7 months ago
BRIGHTON INSTRUCTOR: TONY (ANTHONY NEWINGTON) IS THE BEST! ⭐ Tony got me test ready in 6 lessons (12 hours). I have never driven before, let alone sat in the driver’s seat of a car. Tony is the best instructor (even teacher) at teaching people how to drive! His methods of explaining how to parallel park, how to forward bay park, reverse bay park, how to leave roundabouts correctly, which lane to use at roundabouts, is absolutely fantastic! He makes the whole idea of driving seem simple and not scary as I thought it would be. His methods like explaining the 12 o clock method for roundabouts, the pizza slice method for parallel parking, the 45 degree angle for reverse parking in a bay between two cars are honestly IMPOSSIBLE to not understand. His methods of teaching are so simple and easy to get in your head that even a 10 year old could learn how to drive with him. Honestly! For driving tests, he is amazing at building confidence and making you have little to no nerves whatsoever, he always told me to “on the test, drive how you would on a lesson, and look at it as a friend telling you where to go.” That advice alone helped calm my nerves down and pass with only 2 minors! Tony is also a very kind, caring and wholesome guy with a great sense of humour! I wish he was my teacher for maths and all the other subjects I failed at school haha. Overall, every single lesson you have with him, you just get better. The more time you spend with him, the better driver you’ll be. He also makes every mistake easy to fix and easy to avoid. He gives you a clear cut through plan on how to not make that mistake happen again, and he is not strict like secondary school teachers, he is very kind on the mistakes you made, and how to do better next time. He is also very chatty and you can speak for hours with him while driving, honestly he is just the best driving instructor and teacher I ever had. Really wished I had him for my maths in school ha. He broke down the whole big scary concept of ‘driving’ as I once thought it was, into easy to follow and understand baby steps. Highly recommend, Tony is the kindest and the best!
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Posted 7 months ago
Martin is an amazing instructor who has been brilliant with helping me learn to drive! I was so nervous and have been putting it off for years, but he made me feel so at ease from the start and never made me feel rushed or pressured. Such a great instructor who is very patient and understanding. Thank you so much for helping me to pass my test! 🎉
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Posted 7 months ago
The AA Driving School is rated 4.1 based on 1,301 reviews