Andrew Usher is a phenomenal driving instructor. I learned to drive in my 20s and after one failed test and bad experiences with other instructors, I was nervous and quite fed-up. Andrew is patient, kind and supportive teacher. He takes you through the basics and goes at your pace. There is no hurry, no timeline, just getting you comfortable with driving, and after 18 months after passing my test first time with him that his lessons are still sticking with me. I am a careful, confident driver, a complete 180 to where I started. Thank you Andrew! Read Less

I came to Andrew a desperate man, having failed two previous driving tests under different instructors in the past year and a half. Luckily, Andrew was just the man for the job in assisting me to pass my third (and final!) test earlier this week. Andrew's calm demeanor and fastidiousness with gear-change technique greatly improved the quality of my driving, and helped calm my clutch-related nerves. He charges a very fair price for the service provided, and his car is in a good working condition that is ideal for (manual) learners. I would recommend him to anyone looking to learn in Oxford, particularly those who - like me - are 'late learners' transitioning to driving in mid-life. Read Less

Andrew is a patient, thorough and knowledgeable teacher. He displayed excellent judgement at all times and prepared me very well for the test despite my nerves. With Andrew I passed first time. I definitely recommend him to any learners. Read Less

Last summer, when I started my driving lessons I was fairly anxious about the risks of the road and lacking confidence about my ability to learn to drive. Andrew was the perfect choice of driving instructor: he takes a calm and patient approach, he is positive and understanding, he is friendly and easy to talk to. What’s more, Andrew’s teaching ensures a good grasp of the basics and control of the car before moving on to the riskier aspects of driving. This approach was perfect for me and Andrew’s training not only allowed me to pass my test on the first attempt but also has set me up to be a confident driver every day. On top of being an excellent driving instructor, Andrew is a genuinely lovely man, it's nice to feel comfortable and have a chat with him as you're driving around Oxford. I strongly recommend learning to drive with Andrew! Read Less

Andrew is a fantastic instructor, he was encouraging and always positive. He turned me from an under-confident driver to a really confident one and was patient with me throughout. I found the way that he explained things that I had found complicated before, much more simple and clear. I couldn’t recommend Andrew highly enough. Read Less

Andrew is a great instructor, I spent many months with him and thoroughly enjoyed the time spent driving around Oxford. I was particularly impressed with his calm attitude and attention to detail which I believe really aided the learning process. I managed to pass my driving test first time thanks to him. It seems prices in oxford are quite high for driving lessons, but Andrew offers very good competitive rates and I highly recommended learning with him as he will ensure that you know everything you need to know. He can be very busy so it’s always good to book lessons in advance! Read Less

Andrew is a superb instructor. If clutch control and a systematic approach to learning is what you're after, then he's your man. The lessons start slowly and build until you feel confident enough to tackle any situation on any road. I started having had very little previous experience. Over two months he patiently took me through all that was necessary to pass and I'm happy to say he helped enable me to pass first time. I'd highly recommend the Andrew Usher Driving School. Read Less

Andrew is a patient, friendly and methodical instructor, who is exceptionally generous both with his time (as far as availability will allow- he is justifiably popular!) and his advice. As someone who was by no means a natural or confident driver, and who found all aspects of driving challenging, Andrew was unfailing patient and encouraging- he even put back his family holiday by a day to accommodate my test date! I would not hesitate to recommend Andrew to anyone; he is an outstanding instructor, who prioritises safety and complete mastery of the basics, but more importantly, he made our lessons, and driving full stop, enjoyable. Read Less

Andrew was very calm & helped me to relax when learning. Maybe could have proceeded slightly 'faster' it felt, but by the end I felt so comfortable driving & I am sure that is the reason why. Passed (over a year ago) with just the two minors which reflected the learning process. Read Less

As an Oxford DPhil student who had trouble learning to drive at home in London, I would highly recommend Andrew Usher if you are looking to learn to drive while studying in Oxford. Andrew is _excellent_ at ensuring your safety in the car, and at making you feel confident and at ease on the road. He was especially relaxing to talk to on my two test days (I was exceptionally unlucky on the first!). Andrew is a very nice man and was never over-critical of my faults. I feel like a very competent new driver after passing with Andrew. Although you will have more lessons than the average learner with Andrew (I probably had about 80 hours over a 7 month period with no private practice), he will give you an incredibly thorough grounding in the essentials of car control. Do not be put off if you are not on the main roads after 10-15 hours with Andrew, even if you have done some lessons elsewhere before. This is all part of Andrew's game plan to ensure you leave him with a skill for life, not just for the test. My only slight gripes with Andrew are that he is very popular and has a long waiting list, meaning that it was sometimes hard to get lessons in! He also has young unruly children, which has meant slashing half an hour or cancelling my AM lessons on a couple of occasions! Further, he doesn't offer a mock test service or the pass plus, which I would have liked to do with him. Despite these minor gripes, I can't fault Andrew at all for the standard of his instruction. Although his prices are a little on the high side, the cost is worth it, as if you choose Andrew you will receive excellent quality tuition from a safe, friendly and genuinely caring instructor. If you put the time and work in with him, I'm confident he will make sure that you pass, and pass well! Read Less

Andrew is an extremely nice man and an accomplished driving instructor. He ensures you have excellent control of the vehicle and therefore allows you to feel confident both in driving around the city and in mastering the manoeuvres necessary to pass the UK driving test. Andrew is extremely flexible both in the timings of driving lessons and in pick-up and drop-off locations. He clearly cares about his students' progression and welfare. He takes time to carefully explain the different aspects of driving as you progress through the syllabus. I would highly recommend Andrew to learn to drive with in Oxford. What set him apart as a driving instructor, in particular, was his gentle and calming influence and his constant positive outlook both on driving and on life in general. Read Less