Drive 4 Life Academy
Gillingham, Kent
Reviews
Liam Breen
12 Jun 2025
REPORT
I spent a long time trying to find the best instructor, and I hit the jackpot with Patrick, as someone who worries about everything, Patrick was calm, reassuring and patient. Not once did I feel uncom...
I spent a long time trying to find the best instructor, and I hit the jackpot with Patrick, as someone who worries about everything, Patrick was calm, reassuring and patient. Not once did I feel uncomfortable, I felt supported, encourage, we had a laugh and I enjoyed every minute, and because of Patrick’s belief in me I passed first time. I’ve recommended Patrick to everyone and I’d tell anyone and everyone that if you are looking to learn, then Patrick is the person for you 100%
Ellie Batchelor
26 Feb 2025
REPORT
Patrick is a fantastic instructor, he's patient, calm and everything else you would want in an instructor. The only downside to passing my test is that I won't get to see patrick every week now. If yo...
Patrick is a fantastic instructor, he's patient, calm and everything else you would want in an instructor. The only downside to passing my test is that I won't get to see patrick every week now. If you want to pass your test with confidence, there is noone else I would recommend.
Lisa Lola
25 Sep 2024
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Patrick was an amazing instructor. My son passed first time having 4 months of lessons.
Patrick went through everything clearly using a progress app that us as parents could view, he helped my son fee...
Patrick was an amazing instructor. My son passed first time having 4 months of lessons.
Patrick went through everything clearly using a progress app that us as parents could view, he helped my son feel comfortable as well as gain lots of confidence. I would highly recommend Patrick and will use him again for my daughter too.
Thank you for everything ☺️
Aidan PS
23 Mar 2022
REPORT
Patrick is an excellent instructor, I always looked forward to his lessons as he is incredibly patient and calm and his methods of teaching meant I never felt stressed or overwhelmed. He goes above an...
Patrick is an excellent instructor, I always looked forward to his lessons as he is incredibly patient and calm and his methods of teaching meant I never felt stressed or overwhelmed. He goes above and beyond just teaching you how to pass your driving test and will ensure that you are the most confident and safe driver you can possibly be. Would highly recommend Patrick to anyone.
Mavis E A Gawu
29 Dec 2017
REPORT
The best driving instructor out there nd you wouldn't regret choosing Patrick as your instructor. X
Roll2Victory
12 Oct 2017
REPORT
If your looking for a great instructor look no futher , I went with Patrick after having 3 fails, 2 bad instructors and was going to give up. He gave me confidence to try driving again and focused on ...
If your looking for a great instructor look no futher , I went with Patrick after having 3 fails, 2 bad instructors and was going to give up. He gave me confidence to try driving again and focused on problems I was having, I overcame little fears I had about driving. He's always punctual and will try fit you in other spaces/times if he can. I passed with him, if you need a helpful friendly great instructor that gonna get you passed go with him.
Anita Prince
11 Aug 2017
REPORT
I started to learn to drive back in July last year and I passed in January this year. I was so Nervous when I started that I cried with in 2 minutes behind the wheel, but with the support of pat I pas...
I started to learn to drive back in July last year and I passed in January this year. I was so Nervous when I started that I cried with in 2 minutes behind the wheel, but with the support of pat I passed. I also need to say that this week I took my boys on holiday I and i drove on 4 different motorway. I felt so nervous but so proud of myself. There is no stopping me now and this is all down to Pat. Thankyou. X
Pardeep Mann
5 Jan 2017
REPORT
I really had a good driving experiance with patrick. He being so helpfull. And i passed my test with him. Thanks patrick
Samantha Solomon
29 Dec 2016
REPORT
Very good driving instructor.
You will definitely get your money's worth with good quality lessons.
Patrick has a great sense of humour and I'd very patient.
Thanks for everything Patrick! !
Nadiya Fadeyi
4 Nov 2016
REPORT
Highly recommend within this line of business
I have been with a number of driving schools and this is far the best and most helpful and cost effective. Patrick was patient he made things simple and ...
Highly recommend within this line of business
I have been with a number of driving schools and this is far the best and most helpful and cost effective. Patrick was patient he made things simple and I pasted my within months
I highly recommend drive academy for life it is cost effective there are constant updates via email about your progress after every lesson and he works on your errors that he knows you need to improve on . Don't be nervous Patrick is at hand !!!!!!
Alexander Boyd
16 Jul 2016
REPORT
Patrick is an amazing driving Instructor, he is an amazing teacher and has helped me develop my driving skills. He has helped me prepare for my driving theory test by questioning me frequently during ...
Patrick is an amazing driving Instructor, he is an amazing teacher and has helped me develop my driving skills. He has helped me prepare for my driving theory test by questioning me frequently during lessons and being extra critical when necessary, this has helped me sharpen my knowledge about road safety and different concepts about driving. Patrick helped me arrange my test after booking my theory and now I am booked up until my test. Every lesson is full of fun and extremely beneficial to my development of driving. I would highly recommend Drive 4 Life Academy to anyone and everyone. Best decision I've made! Love every lesson and so glad I chose Drive 4 Life!!!!!
Stewart Gofford
21 May 2016
REPORT
Patrick is a patient and flexible instructor who gives you confidence, isupportive and reliable. He was recommended to me and what a great recommendation he was. I passed my theory first time and was ...
Patrick is a patient and flexible instructor who gives you confidence, isupportive and reliable. He was recommended to me and what a great recommendation he was. I passed my theory first time and was very nervous for my test but passed that first time.
Patrick said he would get me through my driving test by a certain month and I did.
I have had other instructors before when I done a few lessons here and there, none of them compared and I would thoroughly recommend Patrick.
Aava Shrestha
20 May 2016
REPORT
I always hear from friends how horrible their driving instructors are and not to mention bad attitude, but I was really lucky to have found Patrick. He is an amazing instructor with lot of patience. H...
I always hear from friends how horrible their driving instructors are and not to mention bad attitude, but I was really lucky to have found Patrick. He is an amazing instructor with lot of patience. He never worried about giving extra few minutes to the sessions. I always felt comfortable learning from him and on top of that he trained me to be a very safe and sensible driver! So big thumbs up for Drive4lifeAcademy, highly recommended!
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Drive 4 Life Academy
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Reviews
Liam Breen
12 Jun 2025
I spent a long time trying to find the best instructor, and I hit the jackpot with Patrick, as someone who worries about everything, Patrick was calm, reassuring and patient. Not once did I feel uncom...
I spent a long time trying to find the best instructor, and I hit the jackpot with Patrick, as someone who worries about everything, Patrick was calm, reassuring and patient. Not once did I feel uncomfortable, I felt supported, encourage, we had a laugh and I enjoyed every minute, and because of Patrick’s belief in me I passed first time. I’ve recommended Patrick to everyone and I’d tell anyone and everyone that if you are looking to learn, then Patrick is the person for you 100%
Ellie Batchelor
26 Feb 2025
Patrick is a fantastic instructor, he's patient, calm and everything else you would want in an instructor. The only downside to passing my test is that I won't get to see patrick every week now. If yo...
Patrick is a fantastic instructor, he's patient, calm and everything else you would want in an instructor. The only downside to passing my test is that I won't get to see patrick every week now. If you want to pass your test with confidence, there is noone else I would recommend.
Lisa Lola
25 Sep 2024
Patrick was an amazing instructor. My son passed first time having 4 months of lessons.
Patrick went through everything clearly using a progress app that us as parents could view, he helped my son fee...
Patrick was an amazing instructor. My son passed first time having 4 months of lessons.
Patrick went through everything clearly using a progress app that us as parents could view, he helped my son feel comfortable as well as gain lots of confidence. I would highly recommend Patrick and will use him again for my daughter too.
Thank you for everything ☺️
Aidan PS
23 Mar 2022
Patrick is an excellent instructor, I always looked forward to his lessons as he is incredibly patient and calm and his methods of teaching meant I never felt stressed or overwhelmed. He goes above an...
Patrick is an excellent instructor, I always looked forward to his lessons as he is incredibly patient and calm and his methods of teaching meant I never felt stressed or overwhelmed. He goes above and beyond just teaching you how to pass your driving test and will ensure that you are the most confident and safe driver you can possibly be. Would highly recommend Patrick to anyone.
Mavis E A Gawu
29 Dec 2017
The best driving instructor out there nd you wouldn't regret choosing Patrick as your instructor. X
Roll2Victory
12 Oct 2017
If your looking for a great instructor look no futher , I went with Patrick after having 3 fails, 2 bad instructors and was going to give up. He gave me confidence to try driving again and focused on ...
If your looking for a great instructor look no futher , I went with Patrick after having 3 fails, 2 bad instructors and was going to give up. He gave me confidence to try driving again and focused on problems I was having, I overcame little fears I had about driving. He's always punctual and will try fit you in other spaces/times if he can. I passed with him, if you need a helpful friendly great instructor that gonna get you passed go with him.
Anita Prince
11 Aug 2017
I started to learn to drive back in July last year and I passed in January this year. I was so Nervous when I started that I cried with in 2 minutes behind the wheel, but with the support of pat I pas...
I started to learn to drive back in July last year and I passed in January this year. I was so Nervous when I started that I cried with in 2 minutes behind the wheel, but with the support of pat I passed. I also need to say that this week I took my boys on holiday I and i drove on 4 different motorway. I felt so nervous but so proud of myself. There is no stopping me now and this is all down to Pat. Thankyou. X
Pardeep Mann
5 Jan 2017
I really had a good driving experiance with patrick. He being so helpfull. And i passed my test with him. Thanks patrick
Samantha Solomon
29 Dec 2016
Very good driving instructor.
You will definitely get your money's worth with good quality lessons.
Patrick has a great sense of humour and I'd very patient.
Thanks for everything Patrick! !
Nadiya Fadeyi
4 Nov 2016
Highly recommend within this line of business
I have been with a number of driving schools and this is far the best and most helpful and cost effective. Patrick was patient he made things simple and ...
Highly recommend within this line of business
I have been with a number of driving schools and this is far the best and most helpful and cost effective. Patrick was patient he made things simple and I pasted my within months
I highly recommend drive academy for life it is cost effective there are constant updates via email about your progress after every lesson and he works on your errors that he knows you need to improve on . Don't be nervous Patrick is at hand !!!!!!
Alexander Boyd
16 Jul 2016
Patrick is an amazing driving Instructor, he is an amazing teacher and has helped me develop my driving skills. He has helped me prepare for my driving theory test by questioning me frequently during ...
Patrick is an amazing driving Instructor, he is an amazing teacher and has helped me develop my driving skills. He has helped me prepare for my driving theory test by questioning me frequently during lessons and being extra critical when necessary, this has helped me sharpen my knowledge about road safety and different concepts about driving. Patrick helped me arrange my test after booking my theory and now I am booked up until my test. Every lesson is full of fun and extremely beneficial to my development of driving. I would highly recommend Drive 4 Life Academy to anyone and everyone. Best decision I've made! Love every lesson and so glad I chose Drive 4 Life!!!!!
Stewart Gofford
21 May 2016
Patrick is a patient and flexible instructor who gives you confidence, isupportive and reliable. He was recommended to me and what a great recommendation he was. I passed my theory first time and was ...
Patrick is a patient and flexible instructor who gives you confidence, isupportive and reliable. He was recommended to me and what a great recommendation he was. I passed my theory first time and was very nervous for my test but passed that first time.
Patrick said he would get me through my driving test by a certain month and I did.
I have had other instructors before when I done a few lessons here and there, none of them compared and I would thoroughly recommend Patrick.
Aava Shrestha
20 May 2016
I always hear from friends how horrible their driving instructors are and not to mention bad attitude, but I was really lucky to have found Patrick. He is an amazing instructor with lot of patience. H...
I always hear from friends how horrible their driving instructors are and not to mention bad attitude, but I was really lucky to have found Patrick. He is an amazing instructor with lot of patience. He never worried about giving extra few minutes to the sessions. I always felt comfortable learning from him and on top of that he trained me to be a very safe and sensible driver! So big thumbs up for Drive4lifeAcademy, highly recommended!
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