16 Reviews

Paul Harmes Driving School

Norwich, Norfolk
Reviews
dila
15 Jul 2026
REPORT
I passed my driving test on my first attempt with Paul back in june. I could genuinely not recommend a better driving instructor! Not only is he calm and genuinely teaches well, he will adapt to the b... Read More
I passed my driving test on my first attempt with Paul back in june. I could genuinely not recommend a better driving instructor! Not only is he calm and genuinely teaches well, he will adapt to the best ways in which you learn and stick with that. He explains very clearly and makes sure you understand everything before moving on, as well as being super patient. Really appreciative of him, missing our weekly lessons already! Read Less
Erica Wilkinson
30 Jun 2026
REPORT
I have just passed my driving test today and would highly recommend Paul to have as an instructor. Paul is a highly knowledgeable and compassionate instructor who teaches you not just how to pass your... Read More
I have just passed my driving test today and would highly recommend Paul to have as an instructor. Paul is a highly knowledgeable and compassionate instructor who teaches you not just how to pass your test, but also how to be really safe while driving. I am very glad indeed that I had Paul as my instructor and I'm really looking forward to driving about the place with confidence. Thank you Paul. Read Less
Joanna Chilton
5 Apr 2026
REPORT
Paul is an amazing instructor. If you want to learn Automatic, I don’t think you’ll find a better option in Norwich! I was quite nervous, doing this in my late 30s but Paul will make you instantly com... Read More
Paul is an amazing instructor. If you want to learn Automatic, I don’t think you’ll find a better option in Norwich! I was quite nervous, doing this in my late 30s but Paul will make you instantly comfortable and help with confidence. He is patient, kind and a lot of fun to learn with, I always looked forward to my lessons even on days I didn’t feel up for it and there were always laughs in all of our lessons. I passed this week first time with no faults thanks to Paul’s teaching. He’ll also walk you very thoroughly through all the admin processes around getting your license so nothing is a mystery. Thank you so much Paul and I will miss you!! Read Less
Katie Livesey
25 Jan 2026
REPORT
I passed my first driving test with Paul in October. He’s a fantastic instructor and I couldn’t appreciate his help & guidance more! I moved house half way through my driving lessons with him and I wa... Read More
I passed my first driving test with Paul in October. He’s a fantastic instructor and I couldn’t appreciate his help & guidance more! I moved house half way through my driving lessons with him and I was grateful I didn’t have to find another instructor! He’s clear in his instructions, doesn’t get frustrated if you don’t get something straight away, explains without being patronising! He also has a great sense of humour. Honestly can’t recommend him enough! Read Less
Lauren Seal
1 Sep 2025
REPORT
I passed my driving test with Paul today! and would definitely recommend him. He’s really clear in the way he explains things and keeps lessons structured, which made it much easier to learn. He also ... Read More
I passed my driving test with Paul today! and would definitely recommend him. He’s really clear in the way he explains things and keeps lessons structured, which made it much easier to learn. He also helped me fix little driving habits before they became bigger issues. Really flexible with lessons too! He made the whole experience straightforward and stress free. Thank you for helping me pass Paul!!! 🥳✨ Read Less
Emiily Rose Martin
8 Jul 2017
REPORT
Great instructor only had 2hours of lessons so far but Paul is very understanding and makes me feels very comfortable thank you can't wait for more lessons.
Sinead Patzelt
3 Jul 2017
REPORT
Best driving instructor x so easy to talk to � thanks for all the help x
Kyle Barber
2 Jun 2017
REPORT
Thank you so much for all the lessons and helping me pass today ��
Denisa Anghel
25 Apr 2017
REPORT
Paul is the best driving instructor I have come across. He is patient and will always make lessons fun with his witty jokes and catchphrases that you are sure to never forget. Thank you for everything... Read More
Paul is the best driving instructor I have come across. He is patient and will always make lessons fun with his witty jokes and catchphrases that you are sure to never forget. Thank you for everything Paul, thank you for helping me pass! I will definitely recommend him to anybody that is learning to drive. Read Less
Kim Read
26 Oct 2016
REPORT
May have taken me longer to get the result I wanted but with Paul's nurturing and perseverance I have finally got my pass. It was always a confidence issue for me but with Paul's tips to overcome this... Read More
May have taken me longer to get the result I wanted but with Paul's nurturing and perseverance I have finally got my pass. It was always a confidence issue for me but with Paul's tips to overcome this have been extremely helpful. He is overall a great teacher And applies humour which really helps people feel comfortable and at ease. I would definitely recommend him � Read Less
Het Skate
13 Sep 2016
REPORT
I'm so happy to have had Paul as my driving instructor! He filled me with confidence and 'drive' (excuse the pun), when I felt I didn't have it in me! I made myself proud � and passed 1st time � I was... Read More
I'm so happy to have had Paul as my driving instructor! He filled me with confidence and 'drive' (excuse the pun), when I felt I didn't have it in me! I made myself proud � and passed 1st time � I was so nervous but he made me feel very comfortable and calm and gave me great tips to be successful!! Couldn't recommend him more! Thanks, Paul! Read Less
Lauren Barnett
10 Sep 2016
REPORT
Paul is a great instructor. He's excellent at calming nervous learners down and helping you learn in any way, whether that be visually or thoroughly explaining the process of what you're doing. Paul h... Read More
Paul is a great instructor. He's excellent at calming nervous learners down and helping you learn in any way, whether that be visually or thoroughly explaining the process of what you're doing. Paul himself is lovely and makes every lesson funny while helping you achieve your aim of passing your test. I really enjoyed learning with Paul as he's easy to get on with and helped me in every way even when it came to ways to revise for the theory test. Thank you to Paul for great lessons and helping me pass! Read Less
Dominic Gilmour
2 Mar 2016
REPORT
Paul is an outstanding tutor whom I could not recommend highly enough. I came to Paul with very little driving experience and on my first lesson he had me driving about doing things that I thought it ... Read More
Paul is an outstanding tutor whom I could not recommend highly enough. I came to Paul with very little driving experience and on my first lesson he had me driving about doing things that I thought it would take hours to progress to. The teaching methods he uses are adapted to the individual and this makes the learning experience unlike any other which might be offered by others, ensuring that you are learning in a way that you will best understand but also most enjoy. As a pe...rson, Paul is friendly, calm and understanding. He is very patient even when I got frustrated myself. His knowledge of the roads and beyond is impressive and this allows a more diverse understanding of your surroundings as well as the vehicle and road legislations. I was fortunate enough to pass first time, and Paul seemed even happier than I was when he found out - I think this perfectly highlights who Paul is, he really cares about his pupils and is willing to do more than what other tutors might do. Another aspect of this driving school that is worth highlighting is the fact that even once you pass your test you don't just lose contact with Paul, he is always open to any questions and advice even once you are a fully fledged licence holder. I would recommend Paul to anyone who is looking for an enjoyable and interactive learning experience with someone who is calm, experienced and overall a very friendly individual. See More Read Less
Jonathan Douglas Lai
24 Dec 2015
REPORT
Paul is a great and accurately picked up on areas that i was less confident in. We managed to work on those whilst not neglecting the basics skills needed to pass. He doesn't just teach you to drive (... Read More
Paul is a great and accurately picked up on areas that i was less confident in. We managed to work on those whilst not neglecting the basics skills needed to pass. He doesn't just teach you to drive (easily done) but teaches you to be responsible and to think for yourself on the road! Always patient and enjoyed every lesson. Imho, it is slightly pricey if you are a student but you do pay for what you get Read Less
Holly Christine Murray
27 Nov 2015
REPORT
Pauls a great teacher with a lot of patience and time for you, he's laid back and is very easy to get along with always making you feel at ease when on your lessons. He helped my confidence grow and t... Read More
Pauls a great teacher with a lot of patience and time for you, he's laid back and is very easy to get along with always making you feel at ease when on your lessons. He helped my confidence grow and turned me from a person who couldn't start a car to now owning my own licence and I passed first time! I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive! Thank you for all your help :-) Read Less
Gustavo Marcal
20 Sep 2014
REPORT
Had to take a few hours with him as I needed to be ready for the test. He is very good and I recommend to anybody in need of driving lessons!
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Paul Harmes Driving School

Norwich, Norfolk
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209 Gertrude Road
Norwich Norfolk NR3 4SE
Wednesday
07:00AM-19:00PM
Thursday
07:00AM-19:00PM
Friday
07:00AM-19:00PM
Saturday
07:00AM-19:00PM
Sunday
07:00AM-19:00PM
dila
15 Jul 2026
REPORT
I passed my driving test on my first attempt with Paul back in june. I could genuinely not recommend a better driving instructor! Not only is he calm and genuinely teaches well, he will adapt to the b... Read More
I passed my driving test on my first attempt with Paul back in june. I could genuinely not recommend a better driving instructor! Not only is he calm and genuinely teaches well, he will adapt to the best ways in which you learn and stick with that. He explains very clearly and makes sure you understand everything before moving on, as well as being super patient. Really appreciative of him, missing our weekly lessons already! Read Less
Erica Wilkinson
30 Jun 2026
REPORT
I have just passed my driving test today and would highly recommend Paul to have as an instructor. Paul is a highly knowledgeable and compassionate instructor who teaches you not just how to pass your... Read More
I have just passed my driving test today and would highly recommend Paul to have as an instructor. Paul is a highly knowledgeable and compassionate instructor who teaches you not just how to pass your test, but also how to be really safe while driving. I am very glad indeed that I had Paul as my instructor and I'm really looking forward to driving about the place with confidence. Thank you Paul. Read Less
Joanna Chilton
5 Apr 2026
REPORT
Paul is an amazing instructor. If you want to learn Automatic, I don’t think you’ll find a better option in Norwich! I was quite nervous, doing this in my late 30s but Paul will make you instantly com... Read More
Paul is an amazing instructor. If you want to learn Automatic, I don’t think you’ll find a better option in Norwich! I was quite nervous, doing this in my late 30s but Paul will make you instantly comfortable and help with confidence. He is patient, kind and a lot of fun to learn with, I always looked forward to my lessons even on days I didn’t feel up for it and there were always laughs in all of our lessons. I passed this week first time with no faults thanks to Paul’s teaching. He’ll also walk you very thoroughly through all the admin processes around getting your license so nothing is a mystery. Thank you so much Paul and I will miss you!! Read Less
Katie Livesey
25 Jan 2026
REPORT
I passed my first driving test with Paul in October. He’s a fantastic instructor and I couldn’t appreciate his help & guidance more! I moved house half way through my driving lessons with him and I wa... Read More
I passed my first driving test with Paul in October. He’s a fantastic instructor and I couldn’t appreciate his help & guidance more! I moved house half way through my driving lessons with him and I was grateful I didn’t have to find another instructor! He’s clear in his instructions, doesn’t get frustrated if you don’t get something straight away, explains without being patronising! He also has a great sense of humour. Honestly can’t recommend him enough! Read Less
Lauren Seal
1 Sep 2025
REPORT
I passed my driving test with Paul today! and would definitely recommend him. He’s really clear in the way he explains things and keeps lessons structured, which made it much easier to learn. He also ... Read More
I passed my driving test with Paul today! and would definitely recommend him. He’s really clear in the way he explains things and keeps lessons structured, which made it much easier to learn. He also helped me fix little driving habits before they became bigger issues. Really flexible with lessons too! He made the whole experience straightforward and stress free. Thank you for helping me pass Paul!!! 🥳✨ Read Less
Emiily Rose Martin
8 Jul 2017
REPORT
Great instructor only had 2hours of lessons so far but Paul is very understanding and makes me feels very comfortable thank you can't wait for more lessons.
Sinead Patzelt
3 Jul 2017
REPORT
Best driving instructor x so easy to talk to � thanks for all the help x
Kyle Barber
2 Jun 2017
REPORT
Thank you so much for all the lessons and helping me pass today ��
Denisa Anghel
25 Apr 2017
REPORT
Paul is the best driving instructor I have come across. He is patient and will always make lessons fun with his witty jokes and catchphrases that you are sure to never forget. Thank you for everything... Read More
Paul is the best driving instructor I have come across. He is patient and will always make lessons fun with his witty jokes and catchphrases that you are sure to never forget. Thank you for everything Paul, thank you for helping me pass! I will definitely recommend him to anybody that is learning to drive. Read Less
Kim Read
26 Oct 2016
REPORT
May have taken me longer to get the result I wanted but with Paul's nurturing and perseverance I have finally got my pass. It was always a confidence issue for me but with Paul's tips to overcome this... Read More
May have taken me longer to get the result I wanted but with Paul's nurturing and perseverance I have finally got my pass. It was always a confidence issue for me but with Paul's tips to overcome this have been extremely helpful. He is overall a great teacher And applies humour which really helps people feel comfortable and at ease. I would definitely recommend him � Read Less
Het Skate
13 Sep 2016
REPORT
I'm so happy to have had Paul as my driving instructor! He filled me with confidence and 'drive' (excuse the pun), when I felt I didn't have it in me! I made myself proud � and passed 1st time � I was... Read More
I'm so happy to have had Paul as my driving instructor! He filled me with confidence and 'drive' (excuse the pun), when I felt I didn't have it in me! I made myself proud � and passed 1st time � I was so nervous but he made me feel very comfortable and calm and gave me great tips to be successful!! Couldn't recommend him more! Thanks, Paul! Read Less
Lauren Barnett
10 Sep 2016
REPORT
Paul is a great instructor. He's excellent at calming nervous learners down and helping you learn in any way, whether that be visually or thoroughly explaining the process of what you're doing. Paul h... Read More
Paul is a great instructor. He's excellent at calming nervous learners down and helping you learn in any way, whether that be visually or thoroughly explaining the process of what you're doing. Paul himself is lovely and makes every lesson funny while helping you achieve your aim of passing your test. I really enjoyed learning with Paul as he's easy to get on with and helped me in every way even when it came to ways to revise for the theory test. Thank you to Paul for great lessons and helping me pass! Read Less
Dominic Gilmour
2 Mar 2016
REPORT
Paul is an outstanding tutor whom I could not recommend highly enough. I came to Paul with very little driving experience and on my first lesson he had me driving about doing things that I thought it ... Read More
Paul is an outstanding tutor whom I could not recommend highly enough. I came to Paul with very little driving experience and on my first lesson he had me driving about doing things that I thought it would take hours to progress to. The teaching methods he uses are adapted to the individual and this makes the learning experience unlike any other which might be offered by others, ensuring that you are learning in a way that you will best understand but also most enjoy. As a pe...rson, Paul is friendly, calm and understanding. He is very patient even when I got frustrated myself. His knowledge of the roads and beyond is impressive and this allows a more diverse understanding of your surroundings as well as the vehicle and road legislations. I was fortunate enough to pass first time, and Paul seemed even happier than I was when he found out - I think this perfectly highlights who Paul is, he really cares about his pupils and is willing to do more than what other tutors might do. Another aspect of this driving school that is worth highlighting is the fact that even once you pass your test you don't just lose contact with Paul, he is always open to any questions and advice even once you are a fully fledged licence holder. I would recommend Paul to anyone who is looking for an enjoyable and interactive learning experience with someone who is calm, experienced and overall a very friendly individual. See More Read Less
Jonathan Douglas Lai
24 Dec 2015
REPORT
Paul is a great and accurately picked up on areas that i was less confident in. We managed to work on those whilst not neglecting the basics skills needed to pass. He doesn't just teach you to drive (... Read More
Paul is a great and accurately picked up on areas that i was less confident in. We managed to work on those whilst not neglecting the basics skills needed to pass. He doesn't just teach you to drive (easily done) but teaches you to be responsible and to think for yourself on the road! Always patient and enjoyed every lesson. Imho, it is slightly pricey if you are a student but you do pay for what you get Read Less
Holly Christine Murray
27 Nov 2015
REPORT
Pauls a great teacher with a lot of patience and time for you, he's laid back and is very easy to get along with always making you feel at ease when on your lessons. He helped my confidence grow and t... Read More
Pauls a great teacher with a lot of patience and time for you, he's laid back and is very easy to get along with always making you feel at ease when on your lessons. He helped my confidence grow and turned me from a person who couldn't start a car to now owning my own licence and I passed first time! I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive! Thank you for all your help :-) Read Less
Gustavo Marcal
20 Sep 2014
REPORT
Had to take a few hours with him as I needed to be ready for the test. He is very good and I recommend to anybody in need of driving lessons!
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