More testimonials

Heya,

Short but sweet:

Fantastic, the best instructor I've had. I was driving about by myself
straight after passing, it was amazing! Thanks.

Emma Simpson

Dear Stephen,

I remember my first lesson with you vividly. I think I was the epitome of nerves. I thought that 30 mph was so fast and when you told me that I would feel it was slow when I picked up speed, I was uncertain as to whether I would ever be able to travel any faster - but, as always, you were right, and it was not long before you had to tell me to slow down.

I will recommend Stephen's Driving School to anyone without hesitation. Stephen is an extremely well experienced instructor. He is incredibly patient and long-suffering (especially when I think about my first experience with roundabouts). He does not just teach you enough to get through, but offers guidance and advice, all of which are life skills that I have taken away with me and know that I am a better driver because of it.

Thank you Stephen for helping me acquire my independence. I look forward to seeing you for the PassPlus.

Regards

Gill

Hello Stephen

I apologise for the lateness of this email.

I was a really nervous driver and thought I would never pass my driving
test. Under Stephen's guidance and instruction he taught me new driving
and manoeuvre techniques and gave me the confidence to pass first time
with him.

I am so thankful,

Thank you Stephen

Rachel

Hi Stephen,

Sorry for my late comment.

First of all, I really enjoy driving myself as an independent.

"I would say so Stephen is the best knowledgeable instructor who is very patient, always on time. It was amazing, the way you build up my confident on the road until I passed my driving test. Also, I really enjoy throughout my driving lessons. Thank you very much for your help me freely to drive whatever I want.

Highly recommend Stephen’s driving school to everybody."

I will keep in touch with you if I need any further assistance from you.

Have a good day!

Regards,

Thin Thin

Dear Stephen,

I don’t know if I was your oldest student, but I was a late starter at 64!  You never saw this as a problem and you were always very patient with me.  You kept my spirits up when I failed my test and always gave me lots of encouragement to continue.  You had faith in me when mine had lapsed.

For the last 14 months I travelled from Angmering to Crawley (a round trip of 60 miles!) to have my lessons with you.  This was time and money very well spent and I must tell you how much I valued your expertise as a driving instructor.  You made learning to drive a real pleasure and such fun.  You became a real friend and I shall miss our weekly banter.

Thank you so much for everything.  I will never forget you and I will always recommend you to anyone I know who wants to learn to drive.

I would say to them: - “If you want to learn to drive and enjoy the experience go to Stephen’s, because he is the BEST!!”

Kind Regards

Malcolm

wow really theres only one word which sums this guy up and thats, he's an absolute 'legend'!! he taught me to drive in a way i dont think any other driving instructor could even come close to. he kept me smilling through the tough times (and yes we all know what these are, like the stalling)! Pass plus was a good laugh and i really reccommend it to anyone who has passed not just because it takes loads off your insurance, but because Stephen also buys you chocolate and red bull to keep you going through endless motorways!! I do miss my driving lessons but thank you so much for giving me the freedom to drive where ever i want all by myself, and believe me, thats the greatest gift anyone could give me.

Jess Mitchell

"I found Stephen to be an extremely knowledgeable driving instructor who restored my confidence in my own abilities and gave me the skills and the mindset I needed to finally be able to pass my driving test. Stephen always remained very patient, reassuring and good humoured throughout all the lessons I had despite my frustration with certain (if not all) manoeuvres and general all round grumpiness! I enjoyed all my lessons and  highly recommend Stephen's Driving School to anyone."

Rachael Tan

Hi Stephen,

I would just like to send a quick note to you, to thank yourself and Tony for helping me pass my test. I felt that Tonys instruction was excellent and all of his comments were productive and without this I don't think I would have passed. I also liked the way he set me a target to beat on my test with the amount of minors I would get on the test (which I won) to make me more relaxed.

I will certainly be recommending your driving school to anyone who is wishing to drive.

Thanks again

Mark

Dear Stephen, Thank you very much for your help in teaching me to drive.  I passed my test much quicker than most of my friends and I am sure this was because your patience and easy going manner made it very easy for me.  I have already recommended you to someone.  I am thoroughly enjoying my driving and am out all the time - even offering lifts to everyone I know!  I will be in touch with you soon to organise Pass Plus with you. Thanks once again

Stuart McDowall

Stephen,

When i got in your car for the first lesson and you told me that i'd be driving it  by the end of the lesson, i didn't quite believe you, but i was wrong. From there you gave me the confidence and drive that i needed. You were a legend when it came to making light of the bad times, like when i stalled or decided i could beat the lights. But above all, you taught me a very relaxed and safe way of driving and I was bloody delighted when i passed my test first time. Its great to be able to have the freedom to go where i want, when i want and also not have to walk to work in the pouring rain! I'll be in touch soon to take pass plus and get that insurance premium down. Highly recommended!

Tom Lee

“Stephen, without your instruction I would still be floundering inside a car and without my licence!  Engaging in driving lessons and tests can be a stressful and confusing experience (I should know, I had failed three tests before I called your school!), but you managed to make driving very easy, instilling sound practice and good skills in a very short period of time.  I curse my previous instructors and wish that I had called you sooner!  I look forward to speaking to you early in the new year to further develop my skills (and lower my insurance premiums!) by way of the Pass Plus courses”

Stephen Banks

"I started driving lessons with Stephen's Driving School as an absolute novice and passed my test first time after 6 weeks of lessons. I would recommend Stephen's Driving School to anybody. I wanted to pass as soon as possible but thought it would be difficult due to the long hours I work.

Stephen was very flexible with the times available, allowing me to maintain a semi-intensive approach to lessons without having to take time off. The pace of the lessons was perfect, giving me the confidence to learn at my own pace. Stephen's Driving School gave me the opportunity to learn to drive in a comfortable and safe environment and I would definitely recommend Stephen's Driving School to anyone!"

Tim Hughes

I found Stephen's driving instruction to be what I wanted, but more to the point, exactly what I needed.  He assessed my strengths and weaknesses and then tailored the lessons to ensure I learned what I needed, not just to pass the test but so I actually "knew" how to drive safely and confidently.   He was always very calm and very patient with a good sense of humour which at your worst times, is always welcome.  He was willing to go over and over even the smallest exercises until you felt you had it down 100%.   It was like having your friend teach you to drive - no undue pressure or expectations.  You did it in your own time.  I couldn't recommend him higher - great instructor, and that's not just smoke up bottoms either - that's 100% honest.  I had a couple instructors back home when I was learning to drive at 16 in Canada - and none had the patience or sense of personal interest that you do.  It was more of the old-fashioned "grammar" school - learn by endless repetition and wrote - not by understanding and proper guidance. Thanks again

Ian Sawchuck

"Stephen,

You made learning a drive as stress free and enjoyable as I could have wished for. Your patience seems endless, and your ability to teach is incredible.

I feel so fortunate to have chosen you as my instructor.

Your weekender course was excellent, although slightly daunting to begin with, I was amazed at how far I progressed in such a short space of time.

I will be recommending you to anyone I can find who is wanting to learn to drive!

Thank you again for all your help.

Chris King"

I was dejected and wanted to give up, after failing four driving tests. I decided to change instructors and was lucky to find Stephen. Stephen's attention to detail, experience, patience and results speak for themselves. Stephen has a pass rate in excess of 75%. He teaches "defensive" driving, which is a skill mastered during his time at the ministry of defence. I took my driving test on Friday, 12th August 2006 and passed. I am very grateful for having learned to drive under Stephen's guidance. If you want to pass your driving test, then you need the best driving instructor. Stephen is the best in my opinion and I recommend him. I am now saving up for my pass plus, which I want to take with Stephen's assistance. Kind Regards, Andrew Emmanuel Kibirige

Iv never learnt to drive with any one else before apart from stephen and at 17 no wonder why, but thank god i found stephen. Passing 3rd time was frustrating but stephen stayed patient and knew i could pass and when i did it was worth it. For some reason  i dont know why but shephen can get you ready and passed in a shorter period of time then most instructors, this is probably due to his experience in the army etc etc. but if you are looking to pass go to stephen because to me i felt i was getting good experience and learnt alot..

many thanks jake

passed on 25-10-06 at crawley

I cannot recommend Stephen highly enough. I was a very nervous driver and I managed to pass my test first time after just 4 weekends of lessons. The intensive course is very hard work but Stephen was extremely patient with me and his focus was always to make me a safe and confident driver and not just pass the test. The lessons were varied and interesting and Stephen talked me through junctions and roundabouts in a clear and helpful way before we attempted them. When I struggled with reversing and corners Stephen always tried to find new ways to help me master them - which I managed to do eventually!

I had a couple of other driving instructors before Stephen but he was definitely the best at helping me progress and gain confidence on the road. If you are thinking of booking lessons with Stephen then go for it - I'm glad I did!

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