Maybe I was unlucky, but a fair few last minute cancellations and average time of arrival was around 5-10mins late, who knows.
BUT
When in lessons, incredibly well explained and taught. What could hav... Read More
Maybe I was unlucky, but a fair few last minute cancellations and average time of arrival was around 5-10mins late, who knows.
BUT
When in lessons, incredibly well explained and taught. What could have been very boring, was very fun with lots of laughs.
I was really really not confident at the start, but we made really fast progress, going from never driven a car to passed test in under 5 months.
Cheers Daniel :) Read Less
Poppy Brooks
16 Jun 2025
REPORT
Driving was something I never thought I could do. After experiencing a serious crash in my final year of Uni I said I’d never drive a car, and in our first lessons I’m sure it seemed that way! I used ... Read More
Driving was something I never thought I could do. After experiencing a serious crash in my final year of Uni I said I’d never drive a car, and in our first lessons I’m sure it seemed that way! I used to all but cry if a car came towards us.
Daniel was incredibly patient and kind in our lessons helping me find ways to overcome my fears. And then less than a year later I’ve passed my test first time!
I’ve even just completed a 400+ mile round trip this weekend to Derbyshire just 3 weeks after taking my test, and I did it confidently!
Thank you for everything, I literally couldn’t have done it without you. 🚘 🚗 Read Less
Fi Hazlitt-Coles
21 Mar 2025
REPORT
I switched to the driving school south west after a bad experience with another driving school. My instructor was Gavin and he was patient, friendly, professional, and an all round great teacher. He p... Read More
I switched to the driving school south west after a bad experience with another driving school. My instructor was Gavin and he was patient, friendly, professional, and an all round great teacher. He put me at ease and took things at my pace. I’m in my forties and was nervous about learning later in life but I never felt rushed or pressured. I passed first time today and it’s all down to Gavin. Thank you! Read Less
Madeleine Barnett
24 Jun 2024
REPORT
This is a great driving school. Customer service helpful and easy payment system. My instructor Gavin has been amazing. I’m really grateful for his patience with me and for encouraging me when I have ... Read More
This is a great driving school. Customer service helpful and easy payment system. My instructor Gavin has been amazing. I’m really grateful for his patience with me and for encouraging me when I have been lacking in self-confidence. Every lesson was full of practise, Gavin was always happy to answer my questions and he tailored each lesson to my learning needs. We did plenty of mock tests, which really prepared me for the test day and I'm so happy that I passed first time. Thank you Gavin, you are a brilliant instructor! Read Less
F
15 May 2024
REPORT
Passed first time with Gavin as my driving instructor with only 4 minors. Thank you for giving me the confidence in driving manual - and even better starting off my driving journey with new skills I'l... Read More
Passed first time with Gavin as my driving instructor with only 4 minors. Thank you for giving me the confidence in driving manual - and even better starting off my driving journey with new skills I'll carry throughout my life! 10/10 recommend. Incredibly patient and professional teacher who is ready to tailor his teachings to his students 🥳
Each lesson felt like a new milestone was met and the journey to passing my test was very clear from the start. If I didn't understand something Gavin patiently went through it with me and found new ways I could understand techniques.
Easily one of the best investments I've made for myself and my future! Worth every penny.
Thank you Read Less
Roan Jenner
3 Jan 2018
REPORT
Rob at the driving school South West has treated me well :)
otilie evans
2 Jan 2018
REPORT
I learnt to drive at ease with rob he was a great instructor and helped with my anxiety, I was so nervous at first but the laughs helped me get through, I’m so happy to be driving and on the roads so ... Read More
I learnt to drive at ease with rob he was a great instructor and helped with my anxiety, I was so nervous at first but the laughs helped me get through, I’m so happy to be driving and on the roads so a massive thank you rob!
I was recommended to the school by a friend, who was taught to drive by Daniel and couldn’t praise him enough.
I would recommend anyone to use this driving school and thank you for all your help! Read Less
Tanya Biddle
5 Apr 2017
REPORT
Highly recommended Rob Gibson as a driving instructor. After having three other instructors before, Rob was by far the best. I came to Rob wanting to pass before 07/04 and he took on the challenge. Ve... Read More
Highly recommended Rob Gibson as a driving instructor. After having three other instructors before, Rob was by far the best. I came to Rob wanting to pass before 07/04 and he took on the challenge. Very professional driving instructor. Made me feel comfortable driving and not nervous. My confidence rocketed. Thank you for putting up with my weirdness 😂 and constantly talking to myself. Wouldn't have been able to get through it without you as my instructor! Read Less
Rob Gibson
30 Nov 2016
REPORT
I did my instructor training with Daniel absolutely brilliant training and he pushed me each week to get me through my test. We had some great fun whilst learning as well as serious times when it was ... Read More
I did my instructor training with Daniel absolutely brilliant training and he pushed me each week to get me through my test. We had some great fun whilst learning as well as serious times when it was needed. Personally I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to get me through my training with the help and support Daniel gave me was brilliant. It was hard work but it all paid off in the end. Read Less
Siobhain McCormick
17 Oct 2016
REPORT
I just want to say a big thank you to the Driving School Southwest for helping me pass my driving lesson first time! After having a rocky start with another driving school and feeling I wasn’t getting... Read More
I just want to say a big thank you to the Driving School Southwest for helping me pass my driving lesson first time! After having a rocky start with another driving school and feeling I wasn’t getting anywhere I found a few reviews of the Driving School SW and gave them a call. Daniel has been a tremendous teacher. There was never a dull moment and I felt I learnt something new or at least improved on my skills with every lesson. The feedback at the end of every lesson helped also, Dan highlighted what I’d done well and what I needed to work on and we always discussed things such as manoeuvres in-depth before attempting them. There is free Theory tuition as well which was amazing for preparing and revising for Theory test. All in all I cannot recommend the Driving School SW enough. If you are considering taking driving lessons in the Southwest I would definitely say go with them. Read Less
Simon Fisher
26 Nov 2015
REPORT
I would have no hesitation in recommending Daniel & his instructors at Driving School South West. I have a friend from Brazil who although she already had her licence needed to take a UK test. She d... Read More
I would have no hesitation in recommending Daniel & his instructors at Driving School South West. I have a friend from Brazil who although she already had her licence needed to take a UK test. She doesn't speak much English but she was really well looked after and passed her test with flying colours even though the steering wheel was on the opposite side of the car from what she was used to! Read Less
Martyn Torquay
16 Jun 2015
REPORT
Daniel is a very experienced instructor who is able to put a leaners mind at ease and build confidence. DSSW have a very good pass rate. Highly recommended.
Maybe I was unlucky, but a fair few last minute cancellations and average time of arrival was around 5-10mins late, who knows.
BUT
When in lessons, incredibly well explained and taught. What could hav... Read More
Maybe I was unlucky, but a fair few last minute cancellations and average time of arrival was around 5-10mins late, who knows.
BUT
When in lessons, incredibly well explained and taught. What could have been very boring, was very fun with lots of laughs.
I was really really not confident at the start, but we made really fast progress, going from never driven a car to passed test in under 5 months.
Cheers Daniel :) Read Less
Poppy Brooks
16 Jun 2025
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Driving was something I never thought I could do. After experiencing a serious crash in my final year of Uni I said I’d never drive a car, and in our first lessons I’m sure it seemed that way! I used ... Read More
Driving was something I never thought I could do. After experiencing a serious crash in my final year of Uni I said I’d never drive a car, and in our first lessons I’m sure it seemed that way! I used to all but cry if a car came towards us.
Daniel was incredibly patient and kind in our lessons helping me find ways to overcome my fears. And then less than a year later I’ve passed my test first time!
I’ve even just completed a 400+ mile round trip this weekend to Derbyshire just 3 weeks after taking my test, and I did it confidently!
Thank you for everything, I literally couldn’t have done it without you. 🚘 🚗 Read Less
Fi Hazlitt-Coles
21 Mar 2025
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I switched to the driving school south west after a bad experience with another driving school. My instructor was Gavin and he was patient, friendly, professional, and an all round great teacher. He p... Read More
I switched to the driving school south west after a bad experience with another driving school. My instructor was Gavin and he was patient, friendly, professional, and an all round great teacher. He put me at ease and took things at my pace. I’m in my forties and was nervous about learning later in life but I never felt rushed or pressured. I passed first time today and it’s all down to Gavin. Thank you! Read Less
Madeleine Barnett
24 Jun 2024
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This is a great driving school. Customer service helpful and easy payment system. My instructor Gavin has been amazing. I’m really grateful for his patience with me and for encouraging me when I have ... Read More
This is a great driving school. Customer service helpful and easy payment system. My instructor Gavin has been amazing. I’m really grateful for his patience with me and for encouraging me when I have been lacking in self-confidence. Every lesson was full of practise, Gavin was always happy to answer my questions and he tailored each lesson to my learning needs. We did plenty of mock tests, which really prepared me for the test day and I'm so happy that I passed first time. Thank you Gavin, you are a brilliant instructor! Read Less
F
15 May 2024
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Passed first time with Gavin as my driving instructor with only 4 minors. Thank you for giving me the confidence in driving manual - and even better starting off my driving journey with new skills I'l... Read More
Passed first time with Gavin as my driving instructor with only 4 minors. Thank you for giving me the confidence in driving manual - and even better starting off my driving journey with new skills I'll carry throughout my life! 10/10 recommend. Incredibly patient and professional teacher who is ready to tailor his teachings to his students 🥳
Each lesson felt like a new milestone was met and the journey to passing my test was very clear from the start. If I didn't understand something Gavin patiently went through it with me and found new ways I could understand techniques.
Easily one of the best investments I've made for myself and my future! Worth every penny.
Thank you Read Less
Roan Jenner
3 Jan 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Rob at the driving school South West has treated me well :)
otilie evans
2 Jan 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I learnt to drive at ease with rob he was a great instructor and helped with my anxiety, I was so nervous at first but the laughs helped me get through, I’m so happy to be driving and on the roads so ... Read More
I learnt to drive at ease with rob he was a great instructor and helped with my anxiety, I was so nervous at first but the laughs helped me get through, I’m so happy to be driving and on the roads so a massive thank you rob!
I was recommended to the school by a friend, who was taught to drive by Daniel and couldn’t praise him enough.
I would recommend anyone to use this driving school and thank you for all your help! Read Less
Tanya Biddle
5 Apr 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Highly recommended Rob Gibson as a driving instructor. After having three other instructors before, Rob was by far the best. I came to Rob wanting to pass before 07/04 and he took on the challenge. Ve... Read More
Highly recommended Rob Gibson as a driving instructor. After having three other instructors before, Rob was by far the best. I came to Rob wanting to pass before 07/04 and he took on the challenge. Very professional driving instructor. Made me feel comfortable driving and not nervous. My confidence rocketed. Thank you for putting up with my weirdness 😂 and constantly talking to myself. Wouldn't have been able to get through it without you as my instructor! Read Less
Rob Gibson
30 Nov 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I did my instructor training with Daniel absolutely brilliant training and he pushed me each week to get me through my test. We had some great fun whilst learning as well as serious times when it was ... Read More
I did my instructor training with Daniel absolutely brilliant training and he pushed me each week to get me through my test. We had some great fun whilst learning as well as serious times when it was needed. Personally I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to get me through my training with the help and support Daniel gave me was brilliant. It was hard work but it all paid off in the end. Read Less
Siobhain McCormick
17 Oct 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I just want to say a big thank you to the Driving School Southwest for helping me pass my driving lesson first time! After having a rocky start with another driving school and feeling I wasn’t getting... Read More
I just want to say a big thank you to the Driving School Southwest for helping me pass my driving lesson first time! After having a rocky start with another driving school and feeling I wasn’t getting anywhere I found a few reviews of the Driving School SW and gave them a call. Daniel has been a tremendous teacher. There was never a dull moment and I felt I learnt something new or at least improved on my skills with every lesson. The feedback at the end of every lesson helped also, Dan highlighted what I’d done well and what I needed to work on and we always discussed things such as manoeuvres in-depth before attempting them. There is free Theory tuition as well which was amazing for preparing and revising for Theory test. All in all I cannot recommend the Driving School SW enough. If you are considering taking driving lessons in the Southwest I would definitely say go with them. Read Less
Simon Fisher
26 Nov 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I would have no hesitation in recommending Daniel & his instructors at Driving School South West. I have a friend from Brazil who although she already had her licence needed to take a UK test. She d... Read More
I would have no hesitation in recommending Daniel & his instructors at Driving School South West. I have a friend from Brazil who although she already had her licence needed to take a UK test. She doesn't speak much English but she was really well looked after and passed her test with flying colours even though the steering wheel was on the opposite side of the car from what she was used to! Read Less
Martyn Torquay
16 Jun 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Daniel is a very experienced instructor who is able to put a leaners mind at ease and build confidence. DSSW have a very good pass rate. Highly recommended.