Ability Driving School
Ipswich, Suffolk
Reviews
Isobel Flack
4 Jul 2026
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I highly recommend Ability Driving School, especially Ian Mills. Ian is a fantastic driving instructor! He was always so calm, patient, and reassuring, especially when I was feeling nervous about lear...
I highly recommend Ability Driving School, especially Ian Mills. Ian is a fantastic driving instructor! He was always so calm, patient, and reassuring, especially when I was feeling nervous about learning to drive. His expert guidance and encouragement helped me build my confidence with every lesson. Thanks to his excellent teaching, I passed my driving test first time. I can't thank Ian enough and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a supportive and knowledgeable driving instructor
Nina beech
17 May 2026
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Ian has been a fantastic Driving instructor from a very short time but has helped me to concor my Driving journey from start to finish.
Hes very Patient ,understanding ,and very calm and makes you fee...
Ian has been a fantastic Driving instructor from a very short time but has helped me to concor my Driving journey from start to finish.
Hes very Patient ,understanding ,and very calm and makes you feel comfortable and relaxed when driving on the road.very well recommended.its a thumbs up from me.
Courtney Slawson
15 May 2026
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Ian is a great driving instructor, always very patient and helped me feel confident with my driving so I could pass. Definitely would recommend Ability!
Ellie
15 May 2026
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I had Ian as my driving instructor, I passed first time after 22 lessons and not having driven for 3 weeks and felt confident I was going to pass. I enjoyed the lessons and always felt calm when drivi...
I had Ian as my driving instructor, I passed first time after 22 lessons and not having driven for 3 weeks and felt confident I was going to pass. I enjoyed the lessons and always felt calm when driving.
Jessica Lee
16 Apr 2026
REPORT
I am 17 and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. From my very first lesson, Mark was really patient, friendly, and easy to get along with, which made me feel much less nervo...
I am 17 and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. From my very first lesson, Mark was really patient, friendly, and easy to get along with, which made me feel much less nervous. He explained everything in a clear way and I always felt supported, even when I made mistakes. Mark’s lessons were always well planned which helped build my confidence each week. He was always calm and encouraging, which made learning to drive an enjoyable experience. I felt fully prepared and confident in taking my test and I would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive
Will Flaherty
2 Apr 2018
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Adrian is an excellent instructor, no complaints. First time pass.
Chekwube Okoye
3 Feb 2018
REPORT
Ian is an excellent driving instructor, he quickly understands your abilities and tailors your lessons to help you as an individual improve quickly, i definitely recommend using ability driving school
Mason Saunders
9 Nov 2017
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Ian is an awesome instructor, was very friendly and patient with me (I was a nervous wreck at first) but he helped me build my confidence and skill, resulting in me passing my theory and practical tes...
Ian is an awesome instructor, was very friendly and patient with me (I was a nervous wreck at first) but he helped me build my confidence and skill, resulting in me passing my theory and practical tests first time. Couldn't recommend him more!
Apekcha Limbu
20 Oct 2017
REPORT
Ian is an excellent driving instructor.Highly recommend this course.I was really confident after taking this course.Thanks Ian and the institute.
Nicola Warne
8 Oct 2017
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I had a great time learning to drive with Ability and would highly recommend choosing them to learn to drive with.
I was really nervous before I started but that didn't last too long. Adrian was extre...
I had a great time learning to drive with Ability and would highly recommend choosing them to learn to drive with.
I was really nervous before I started but that didn't last too long. Adrian was extremely calm and explained everything really well. I also felt completely safe and at ease with him.
He was encouraging without being pushy and constantly reassured me that I was doing well. I felt nervous but confident when I had my test and I'm glad to say I passed first time! With Adrian the most important thing was making sure I spent as much time gaining experience of driving around the area and he definitely taught me to be a good driver rather than just teaching me to get me through the test. I'm so grateful for all the help and support he gave me and I'm looking forward to completing my Pass Plus with him soon!
Poppy Lyons
5 Nov 2016
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I was so nervous the first few times I got behind the wheel with Adrian, but I cannot praise his kind and calm teaching methods enough. I would never have gotten over my nerves without him. Over the ...
I was so nervous the first few times I got behind the wheel with Adrian, but I cannot praise his kind and calm teaching methods enough. I would never have gotten over my nerves without him. Over the weeks we steadily built up my confidence and road skills and I went on to pass 1st time! I could not be happier and would recommend Ability highly.
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Mon
09:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
09:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
09:00AM-18:00PM
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09:00AM-18:00PM
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Ability Driving School
Ipswich, Suffolk
Business Hours
Monday
09:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
09:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
09:00AM-18:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-13:00PM
Reviews
Isobel Flack
4 Jul 2026
I highly recommend Ability Driving School, especially Ian Mills. Ian is a fantastic driving instructor! He was always so calm, patient, and reassuring, especially when I was feeling nervous about lear...
I highly recommend Ability Driving School, especially Ian Mills. Ian is a fantastic driving instructor! He was always so calm, patient, and reassuring, especially when I was feeling nervous about learning to drive. His expert guidance and encouragement helped me build my confidence with every lesson. Thanks to his excellent teaching, I passed my driving test first time. I can't thank Ian enough and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a supportive and knowledgeable driving instructor
Nina beech
17 May 2026
Ian has been a fantastic Driving instructor from a very short time but has helped me to concor my Driving journey from start to finish.
Hes very Patient ,understanding ,and very calm and makes you fee...
Ian has been a fantastic Driving instructor from a very short time but has helped me to concor my Driving journey from start to finish.
Hes very Patient ,understanding ,and very calm and makes you feel comfortable and relaxed when driving on the road.very well recommended.its a thumbs up from me.
Courtney Slawson
15 May 2026
Ian is a great driving instructor, always very patient and helped me feel confident with my driving so I could pass. Definitely would recommend Ability!
Ellie
15 May 2026
I had Ian as my driving instructor, I passed first time after 22 lessons and not having driven for 3 weeks and felt confident I was going to pass. I enjoyed the lessons and always felt calm when drivi...
I had Ian as my driving instructor, I passed first time after 22 lessons and not having driven for 3 weeks and felt confident I was going to pass. I enjoyed the lessons and always felt calm when driving.
Jessica Lee
16 Apr 2026
I am 17 and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. From my very first lesson, Mark was really patient, friendly, and easy to get along with, which made me feel much less nervo...
I am 17 and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. From my very first lesson, Mark was really patient, friendly, and easy to get along with, which made me feel much less nervous. He explained everything in a clear way and I always felt supported, even when I made mistakes. Mark’s lessons were always well planned which helped build my confidence each week. He was always calm and encouraging, which made learning to drive an enjoyable experience. I felt fully prepared and confident in taking my test and I would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive
Will Flaherty
2 Apr 2018
Adrian is an excellent instructor, no complaints. First time pass.
Chekwube Okoye
3 Feb 2018
Ian is an excellent driving instructor, he quickly understands your abilities and tailors your lessons to help you as an individual improve quickly, i definitely recommend using ability driving school
Mason Saunders
9 Nov 2017
Ian is an awesome instructor, was very friendly and patient with me (I was a nervous wreck at first) but he helped me build my confidence and skill, resulting in me passing my theory and practical tes...
Ian is an awesome instructor, was very friendly and patient with me (I was a nervous wreck at first) but he helped me build my confidence and skill, resulting in me passing my theory and practical tests first time. Couldn't recommend him more!
Apekcha Limbu
20 Oct 2017
Ian is an excellent driving instructor.Highly recommend this course.I was really confident after taking this course.Thanks Ian and the institute.
Nicola Warne
8 Oct 2017
I had a great time learning to drive with Ability and would highly recommend choosing them to learn to drive with.
I was really nervous before I started but that didn't last too long. Adrian was extre...
I had a great time learning to drive with Ability and would highly recommend choosing them to learn to drive with.
I was really nervous before I started but that didn't last too long. Adrian was extremely calm and explained everything really well. I also felt completely safe and at ease with him.
He was encouraging without being pushy and constantly reassured me that I was doing well. I felt nervous but confident when I had my test and I'm glad to say I passed first time! With Adrian the most important thing was making sure I spent as much time gaining experience of driving around the area and he definitely taught me to be a good driver rather than just teaching me to get me through the test. I'm so grateful for all the help and support he gave me and I'm looking forward to completing my Pass Plus with him soon!
Poppy Lyons
5 Nov 2016
I was so nervous the first few times I got behind the wheel with Adrian, but I cannot praise his kind and calm teaching methods enough. I would never have gotten over my nerves without him. Over the ...
I was so nervous the first few times I got behind the wheel with Adrian, but I cannot praise his kind and calm teaching methods enough. I would never have gotten over my nerves without him. Over the weeks we steadily built up my confidence and road skills and I went on to pass 1st time! I could not be happier and would recommend Ability highly.
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