Automatic Driving Lessons in London, Surbiton & Nearby Areas
Thinking about automatic driving lessons in London? At Connect Driving School, we have set things up so learning feels less like a hurdle and more like something you’ll actually look forward to. With no clutch to catch and no gears to grind, you can keep your attention where it belongs, on the road, the mirrors and the junctions, while your patient, DVSA-approved instructor guides you through the rest.
Whether you are starting from scratch in Surbiton, Kingston or anywhere across South West London, your lessons are built around your schedule, your confidence and the pace that suits you. There’s no script to rush through and no pressure to book more hours than you need.
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First Automatic Lesson for Just £14.99 | Limited Offer
New to driving? Book two lessons together and your first automatic lesson is just £14.99 normally £37.50. Your second lesson stays at £37.50, so you get two full hours for £52.49 instead of £75 a saving of over £22.
- Ideal for complete beginners taking their first driving lesson in London
- Taught by DVSA-approved instructors
- Flexible times to fit around work, college or family
- Build early confidence and get test-ready sooner
Automatic Transmission Driving Lessons in London, Stress-Free
There’s no clutch to worry about and no stalling at the lights, so that’s one less thing to think about while you’re getting to grips with mirrors, signals and junctions. A lot of the learners we teach in automatics had put off driving for years, usually because manual gear changes sounded like the hardest part.
Here’s something we notice often: learners who start in an automatic tend to pick up hazard awareness sooner. Their feet aren’t busy with a clutch, so more of their attention goes straight to the road around them. If you think you might want a manual later, our manual driving lessons page explains how the two compare.
Your Very First Automatic Driving Lesson in London, Made Simple
Booking the lesson is the easy part. What happens once you’re behind the wheel is what really matters, and that’s where most of our attention goes. You’ll start somewhere quiet, at a pace that feels manageable, with an instructor who explains things clearly and doesn’t rush you.
What to Expect in Your First Hour Behind the Wheel
You’ll get a short run-through of the controls, mirrors and seating position before you drive anywhere. Then you’ll head to a quiet road to practise moving off, stopping and steering. There’s no fixed checklist to race through, your instructor watches how you’re doing and adjusts as you go, so the lesson fits you rather than the other way round.
How We Track Your Progress Between Lessons
After each lesson we note down exactly what you covered, so you’re never repeating ground you’ve already handled. Even if a few weeks pass between sessions, your instructor picks things straight back up from where you left off. It keeps your learning efficient, which keeps your overall cost down too.
Automatic vs Manual Licence: The Right Choice for London Roads
If you’re not sure which to pick, this section covers everything you need to decide. The short version: an automatic licence lets you drive automatic cars only, while a manual licence lets you drive both. Beyond that, it comes down to how you plan to drive.
Why many London learners choose automatic:
- Nothing to stall. With no clutch, it’s almost impossible to stall an automatic — a real relief in stop-start city traffic.
- Easier hill starts. In Drive, the car won’t roll back the way a manual can if you don’t catch the bite point.
- Fewer things to learn at once. No gear changes means more focus on observation, positioning and road sense.
- It suits where driving is heading. With more EVs and hybrids on London’s roads — most of which are automatic — an automatic licence is far less limiting than it used to be.
- Better for some medical needs. If a condition makes changing gear difficult, an automatic is often the sensible choice.
Worth knowing before you commit:
- An automatic-only licence means you can’t drive a manual car unless you pass again in one.
- Automatic cars can cost a little more to buy or insure, though modern automatics are often just as fuel-efficient as manuals.
If you’re on the fence, mention it when you book. We’ll talk through how you actually plan to drive and point you to whichever licence genuinely suits you — not whichever is easier to sell.
What Do P, R, N and D Actually Mean?
One of the first questions new automatic drivers ask. Instead of a gearstick and clutch, an automatic has a selector with four main positions:
- P – Park: locks the wheels. You select this when starting or switching off the engine.
- R – Reverse: for reversing.
- N – Neutral: no gear engaged, useful when stationary in traffic.
- D – Drive: for moving forward. The car changes through its gears for you as you speed up.
That’s the core of it. Your instructor will make sure it feels natural well before you’re out on busier roads.
How Many Lessons to Pass Your Automatic Driving Test in London?
There’s no single answer, because it depends on how often you practise and any experience you already have. As a rough guide, most learners need somewhere between 20 and 40 hours of lessons before they’re ready for the practical test. Some need fewer, some need more, and both are completely normal.
Because automatic learners aren’t spending time mastering clutch control and gear changes, many find they’re test-ready a little sooner. In your early lessons your instructor will give you an honest sense of how many hours you’re likely to need for your situation, so you can plan and budget with no surprises.
Meet Your DVSA-Approved Automatic Driving Instructors in London
Everyone on our team is DVSA-approved and specifically trained to teach in automatic cars, which isn’t the same as simply being able to drive one. Teaching well takes patience, clear explanations and the ability to adapt to how each person learns.
Our instructors bring combined experience and have helped 3,000+ learners across South West London pass their test. Many of our pupils come to us after a difficult experience elsewhere, and a lot of our new bookings are personal recommendations from people we’ve already taught — you’ll see that again and again in our reviews below.
Female Automatic Driving Instructors in London, Just Ask Us First
If you’d feel more comfortable learning with a female instructor, just let us know when you book and we’ll arrange it wherever availability allows. We try to match personalities as well as postcodes, because feeling at ease in the car makes a genuine difference to how quickly you learn.
Find Automatic Driving Lessons Near You in South West London
We run automatic driving lessons near you across more than 20 areas, from Clapham and Wimbledon through to Kingston, Surbiton and Sutton. Pickup is arranged around roads you already know, so your hour goes on actual driving rather than travelling to somewhere unfamiliar.
Living near the border of two areas? Don’t worry about it. We’ll simply find whichever instructor has availability closest to you. The full list is on our areas we cover.
Automatic Car Driving Lessons Across Surbiton & Kingston Areas
Surbiton, Berrylands, Tolworth and the wider Kingston area are right in the heart of what we cover, so your instructor knows the local roads, the tricky junctions and the routes examiners tend to use. That local knowledge counts for a lot when it comes to test day — you’ll practise on the same kinds of roads you’ll actually be assessed on.
Local Test Centres We Prepare You For
Choosing a test centre you’re familiar with can make a real difference to how the day goes. We regularly prepare learners for the test centres closest to Surbiton and Kingston, including:
- Tolworth Driving Test Centre — first-time pass rate approx. 53.3%
- Mitcham Driving Test Centre — first-time pass rate approx. 48.9%
- Morden Driving Test Centre — first-time pass rate approx. 48.8%
Not sure which centre suits you? Your instructor will recommend the one that best fits where you live and where you’ve done most of your driving.
What’s Included in Your Automatic Driving Lessons
Every lesson is one-to-one tuition designed around you — never a shared or rushed session. When you learn with Connect, you get:
- A qualified, DVSA-approved automatic driving instructor
- Lessons in a well-maintained, dual-control automatic car
- Flexible pickup and drop-off from home, work or college
- A structured plan aligned with the DVSA syllabus, adapted to your pace
- Progress notes after every lesson, so nothing gets repeated unnecessarily
- Mock tests and honest feedback as your test date gets closer
- Guidance on booking your theory and practical tests
Whether you’re brand new or coming back to driving after a break, your lessons are shaped around your confidence, not a one-size-fits-all script.
Fair, Upfront Pricing on Automatic Driving Lessons in London
We keep our pricing simple — no extras added later, and no rates that creep up in the middle of your course. Here’s a clear starting point:
- First automatic lesson: £14.99 (when booked with a second lesson)
- Standard lesson rate: £37.50 per hour
- Block bookings from £39 per hour — usually the cheapest way to learn, since booking a block works out lower per hour than paying lesson by lesson
Full current rates and any offers running are on our prices page. We’d always rather you knew exactly what you’re paying before you start than find out halfway through.
A quick word on paying safely: we’d never ask you to hand a large cash sum to an instructor before you’ve even met them. When you book through Connect, your payment and your remaining balance are handled properly by the school — so if anything ever changes, you’re covered.
Fast-Track Your Test With an Automatic Intensive Course London
Need your licence in weeks rather than months? Our intensive driving course packs the hours in without skipping anything you’ll need for the test. It suits confident learners on a deadline — a new job, a house move, or a test date that’s coming up fast.
Once you’ve passed, it’s worth looking at Pass Plus too, especially for building confidence on motorways and driving at night.
Book Your Automatic Driving Lesson in London in Minutes Today
If you’ve been putting it off, take this as your nudge. Booking your automatic driving lesson takes a couple of minutes:
- Tell us your postcode and when you’re free, online or over the phone.
- We match you with an automatic instructor near you, usually the same week.
- Turn up to your first lesson, no long forms, no waiting around for a callback.
Book Your Lesson Today!
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Etar Mayian
2 days ago
I highly recommend Zeba as a driving instructor!
I passed my driving test today at Tolworth on my first attempt, with only 4 minors, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without her excellent teaching and preparation.
My overall experience was fantastic. My instructor was always punctual, professional, and well prepared for every lesson. What I loved most was the structure of the lessons, everything was covered that I needed to know to be fully prepared for the test.
When I actually took my test, I realised just how well Zeba had prepared me. I felt confident and knew exactly what to expect.
Thank you so much, Zeba, for all your support and guidance!
I passed my driving test today at Tolworth on my first attempt, with only 4 minors, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without her excellent teaching and preparation.
My overall experience was fantastic. My instructor was always punctual, professional, and well prepared for every lesson. What I loved most was the structure of the lessons, everything was covered that I needed to know to be fully prepared for the test.
When I actually took my test, I realised just how well Zeba had prepared me. I felt confident and knew exactly what to expect.
Thank you so much, Zeba, for all your support and guidance!
bea gates
7 days ago
I passed my test today with Shaz, he was the best teacher with a really good car, I passed with 1 minor and he taught me really well with many tricks how to perfect driving, nicest and most hardworking guy ever. Thoroughly recommend
SlipySlapii
1 month ago
PLEASE READ UNTIL THE VERY END!!!
Please read this to the end before judging by the star rating alone. I arranged my lessons with Nabeel Akbar privately, not through this company, and only discovered afterwards that this is where he works. This isn't a random complaint against an unconnected business - he works here, which is why I'm posting it on this page, so people know not to book lessons with him. I'm not accusing the school itself of anything; my experience was with Nabeel directly. I've attached a photo of the car he was using so there's no confusion about which instructor I mean.
The main issue, from the very beginning, was punctuality. Nabeel was late to almost every single lesson. This wasn't one or two occasions where something unexpected came up - it became a repeated, predictable pattern over the weeks I had lessons with him. The 8am to 10am slot was his own suggestion, not mine, so it wasn't as if I had pushed him into an inconvenient time and then complained he couldn't manage it. I travel from further away than he does, and I still made a point of arriving around ten minutes early every time. On the rare occasions I thought I might be even two or three minutes late, I had the courtesy to message him in advance. That basic courtesy was never returned.
Every time he arrived late he said the same thing: don't worry, I'll make it up at the end. It repeatedly did not happen. Instead, the lesson would still finish 10-15 minutes early. When I questioned this, he told me the remaining time was a debrief. I understand a debrief is a normal part of a lesson - a few minutes discussing what went well and what to work on. But when a lesson has already started late, and then finishes early on top of that, and the missing time is explained away as a debrief, it means losing the same paid time twice, every single time. This wasn't a one-off - it was the routine.
Then there is what my paid lesson time was actually used for. During one lesson I noticed the car was almost out of petrol, and rather than this being sorted before my lesson started, I was told to pull in and fill the car up myself, in the middle of time I was paying for. Around two days later, he pulled over again mid-lesson - not for anything to do with my driving, but so I could look at his phone and help him with something related to a different car he was personally selling. Neither of those things is driving instruction. Neither is what I was paying for. My lesson time was being spent on his errands, not my learning.
Questions were another issue. I am a learner - asking questions is the entire point of having an instructor. But when I asked things, he regularly responded with visible frustration or irritation, as if I was being a nuisance for wanting to understand something properly. It made me hesitant to ask, which defeats the purpose of a lesson.
To be fair, I never expected perfection. Traffic happens, people are occasionally late, and on a genuine one-off I wouldn't have said a word. My issue was that this happened almost every lesson, and I still didn't receive the time I had paid for. When I eventually raised it with him calmly, he became defensive, raised his voice at me, and told me I should simply accept him being around ten minutes late as normal. I was a paying customer raising a legitimate concern, not insulting him or demanding anything unreasonable, yet I was made to feel like I was the unreasonable one. More recently, when I told him I did not want to pay in cash, his attitude towards me afterwards made things worse again.
None of this was one bad day - it was a clear pattern. Based on my own experience, I cannot recommend Nabeel Akbar, and I want anyone considering lessons with him to know exactly what it was like.
Please read this to the end before judging by the star rating alone. I arranged my lessons with Nabeel Akbar privately, not through this company, and only discovered afterwards that this is where he works. This isn't a random complaint against an unconnected business - he works here, which is why I'm posting it on this page, so people know not to book lessons with him. I'm not accusing the school itself of anything; my experience was with Nabeel directly. I've attached a photo of the car he was using so there's no confusion about which instructor I mean.
The main issue, from the very beginning, was punctuality. Nabeel was late to almost every single lesson. This wasn't one or two occasions where something unexpected came up - it became a repeated, predictable pattern over the weeks I had lessons with him. The 8am to 10am slot was his own suggestion, not mine, so it wasn't as if I had pushed him into an inconvenient time and then complained he couldn't manage it. I travel from further away than he does, and I still made a point of arriving around ten minutes early every time. On the rare occasions I thought I might be even two or three minutes late, I had the courtesy to message him in advance. That basic courtesy was never returned.
Every time he arrived late he said the same thing: don't worry, I'll make it up at the end. It repeatedly did not happen. Instead, the lesson would still finish 10-15 minutes early. When I questioned this, he told me the remaining time was a debrief. I understand a debrief is a normal part of a lesson - a few minutes discussing what went well and what to work on. But when a lesson has already started late, and then finishes early on top of that, and the missing time is explained away as a debrief, it means losing the same paid time twice, every single time. This wasn't a one-off - it was the routine.
Then there is what my paid lesson time was actually used for. During one lesson I noticed the car was almost out of petrol, and rather than this being sorted before my lesson started, I was told to pull in and fill the car up myself, in the middle of time I was paying for. Around two days later, he pulled over again mid-lesson - not for anything to do with my driving, but so I could look at his phone and help him with something related to a different car he was personally selling. Neither of those things is driving instruction. Neither is what I was paying for. My lesson time was being spent on his errands, not my learning.
Questions were another issue. I am a learner - asking questions is the entire point of having an instructor. But when I asked things, he regularly responded with visible frustration or irritation, as if I was being a nuisance for wanting to understand something properly. It made me hesitant to ask, which defeats the purpose of a lesson.
To be fair, I never expected perfection. Traffic happens, people are occasionally late, and on a genuine one-off I wouldn't have said a word. My issue was that this happened almost every lesson, and I still didn't receive the time I had paid for. When I eventually raised it with him calmly, he became defensive, raised his voice at me, and told me I should simply accept him being around ten minutes late as normal. I was a paying customer raising a legitimate concern, not insulting him or demanding anything unreasonable, yet I was made to feel like I was the unreasonable one. More recently, when I told him I did not want to pay in cash, his attitude towards me afterwards made things worse again.
None of this was one bad day - it was a clear pattern. Based on my own experience, I cannot recommend Nabeel Akbar, and I want anyone considering lessons with him to know exactly what it was like.
Viktor Dixon
1 month ago
Waqar was a brilliant instructor! Very relaxed and friendly which makes such a difference when learning to drive. Passed my test 1st time because I felt so confident and prepared. I would recommend him to any aspiring drivers!
fatima ahmad
2 months ago
Amazing experience, totally recommend to any new learners. My instructor was Arifa and she was amazing when it came to teaching me, I was taught in a calm , patient and caring manner, in the beginning I was very nervous but with her help I managed to overcome my fears and learn how to drive within 3-4 months. I passed my practical exam first time so i’m confident enough to tell any new students to learn with this driving school!
Molly
2 months ago
I highly recommend Waqar as a driving instructor. As an adult learner, I was very nervous about learning to drive, but his patience and calm approach quickly put me at ease. I passed my test first time thanks to his excellent teaching. He is very knowledgeable and always encourages you to improve and become a better driver. Thank you, Waqar, for all your support!
Nadia Pervaz
2 months ago
Thanks to Zeba, I passed my ADI Part 2 on my first attempt in Tolworth on Friday with only 3 minors.
She is an amazing instructor with a fantastic personality and a real passion for what she does. She pays close attention to detail and teaches you everything you need to know. Her teaching techniques are clear, effective, and easy to follow.
I was really struggling with the Scilly Roundabout, but Zeba went above and beyond to help me. She even sought advice from her senior instructor and used different teaching techniques until we found an approach that worked for me.
No matter how many times I asked the same questions, she was always patient, friendly, and ready to help. Her dedication, encouragement, and commitment to her pupils made all the difference.
I would highly recommend Zeba to anyone preparing for their ADI tests. Thank you for all your support. I couldn't have done it without you 🙂
She is an amazing instructor with a fantastic personality and a real passion for what she does. She pays close attention to detail and teaches you everything you need to know. Her teaching techniques are clear, effective, and easy to follow.
I was really struggling with the Scilly Roundabout, but Zeba went above and beyond to help me. She even sought advice from her senior instructor and used different teaching techniques until we found an approach that worked for me.
No matter how many times I asked the same questions, she was always patient, friendly, and ready to help. Her dedication, encouragement, and commitment to her pupils made all the difference.
I would highly recommend Zeba to anyone preparing for their ADI tests. Thank you for all your support. I couldn't have done it without you 🙂
Julanne
2 months ago
Huge thanks to Faraz for helping me understand the UK driving rules and what the examiner was really looking for. As an experienced driver from another country, it wasn’t about learning to drive—it was about learning to drive the UK way. His clear explanations and patient coaching made all the difference. Also, a big thank you to Yousaf for stepping in at the last minute on test day with a lesson and his car. His calm approach and practical tips were exactly what I needed. I’d highly recommend them both!
Ejaz Ahmed
5 months ago
I had a great experience learning with Zeba. I already hold an EU licence, but adapting to driving in the UK was quite challenging at first, especially getting used to the road rules and left-hand traffic. Zeba explained everything clearly and helped me build confidence quickly.
Thanks to her guidance, I now feel comfortable driving on UK roads, including handling roundabouts and adjusting to driving on the left-hand side. She is always punctual, professional, and reliable. I also really appreciated that she didn’t require advance payment for lessons, which made the whole process much less stressful. I would highly recommend her.
Thanks to her guidance, I now feel comfortable driving on UK roads, including handling roundabouts and adjusting to driving on the left-hand side. She is always punctual, professional, and reliable. I also really appreciated that she didn’t require advance payment for lessons, which made the whole process much less stressful. I would highly recommend her.
Ushna Ahmed
5 months ago
I had my driving test today and passed, and a lot of that comes down to Mr Shah. In just a few weeks, he helped me improve my driving quickly and focus on the areas that actually mattered for the test.
He’s friendly and easy to get along with, but also gives clear and honest feedback, which made a big difference. Lessons were always structured and useful, and I felt more confident each time.
Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable driving instructor.
He’s friendly and easy to get along with, but also gives clear and honest feedback, which made a big difference. Lessons were always structured and useful, and I felt more confident each time.
Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable driving instructor.
Michaela Domen
5 months ago
It was great. Zeba is a great teacher, she helped me a lot to get less stressed when there is a lot of traffic. She also speaks german, that helps me because i‘m from austria and my english is not that good. Really calm teacher, with lots of passion in it. She teaches you everything really good. Passed with the 1st attempt. Thank you!! 🙂
Mansoora Siddhu
5 months ago
I had an excellent experience with Zeba. We completed 6 hours of refresher lessons together, and she covered everything thoroughly, including crossroads, mini roundabouts, big roundabouts, junctions, and parking. Thanks to her clear guidance and structured approach, I now feel much more comfortable and confident on the road. Zeba is calm, patient, and very friendly, which made each lesson enjoyable and stress-free.
It was truly a pleasure learning with her, and I would highly recommend Zeba to anyone looking for a supportive and knowledgeable driving instructor.
It was truly a pleasure learning with her, and I would highly recommend Zeba to anyone looking for a supportive and knowledgeable driving instructor.
Adelina Argilashka
5 months ago
I had 2 driving lessons with Shaz, and unfortunately both were very negative experiences. Throughout all of our interactions, he was very rude and dismissive.
In my first lesson, I told him that I learn better when I understand how things work, for example by following the MSPSL. He told me I should just follow his instructions and didn’t take the time to explain anything. He was very dismissive of my questions and kept telling me to calm down whenever I asked something.
In my second lesson, I was driving confidently but still getting used to things, as I’ve only had a few lessons. He kept raising his voice at me and telling me to calm down every few minutes. Despite multiple attempts to explain that I need a calm environment while I’m driving, it became too much and I had to pull over and ask him to stop shouting, as it was distracting and stressing me out.
He then became very aggressive and said I shouldn’t accuse him of shouting. He told me that he’s the instructor and I’m the student, so I should just do as I’m told and calm down. I explained that this approach doesn’t work for me, and that being told to calm down like that actually makes me more anxious, not less. He then became angry, told me to get out of the car, cancelled the remainder of my lesson, and said I should find another instructor.
This was a very upsetting experience. I believe his behaviour was unprofessional and unnecessarily aggressive. I have had driving lessons in the past and have never been treated this way, especially for simply asking not to be shouted at.
In my first lesson, I told him that I learn better when I understand how things work, for example by following the MSPSL. He told me I should just follow his instructions and didn’t take the time to explain anything. He was very dismissive of my questions and kept telling me to calm down whenever I asked something.
In my second lesson, I was driving confidently but still getting used to things, as I’ve only had a few lessons. He kept raising his voice at me and telling me to calm down every few minutes. Despite multiple attempts to explain that I need a calm environment while I’m driving, it became too much and I had to pull over and ask him to stop shouting, as it was distracting and stressing me out.
He then became very aggressive and said I shouldn’t accuse him of shouting. He told me that he’s the instructor and I’m the student, so I should just do as I’m told and calm down. I explained that this approach doesn’t work for me, and that being told to calm down like that actually makes me more anxious, not less. He then became angry, told me to get out of the car, cancelled the remainder of my lesson, and said I should find another instructor.
This was a very upsetting experience. I believe his behaviour was unprofessional and unnecessarily aggressive. I have had driving lessons in the past and have never been treated this way, especially for simply asking not to be shouted at.
Wazy Wazy
5 months ago
Today, I passed my test at Tolworth on my second attempt with only 2 minors. I can't recommend Zeba enough, she was incredibly supportive. Before her, I had 2 instructors but never felt confident while driving. She helped me build my confidence and taught me how to stay safe on the roads. I used to be scared of roundabouts, but she supported me and helped me make my own decisions and judgments. Highly recommended 🙂
S Basit
5 months ago
Having lessons with Zeba was a truly enjoyable experience. She is friendly, attentive to her students' needs, and dedicated to helping you improve. She employs various teaching techniques and consistently seeks the best approach for each individual. Thanks to her guidance, I not only learned how to drive but also became a confident and safe driver. Highly recommended for those who want to enjoy the lessons.
Jazzmeen Mae Javier
6 months ago
I had such a great experience learning with Arifa. After a negative experience with a previous instructor, I had lost a lot of confidence being behind the wheel. Arifa was incredibly patient, supportive, and really helped rebuild my confidence from the start.
She explains things clearly and made sure I truly understood the rules of the road rather than just memorising them. Her teaching style is calm, encouraging, and very thorough, which made a huge difference in my learning.
Thanks to her guidance and support, I passed my driving test! I’m so grateful for everything she taught me and would highly recommend Arifa to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and encouraging driving instructor.
She explains things clearly and made sure I truly understood the rules of the road rather than just memorising them. Her teaching style is calm, encouraging, and very thorough, which made a huge difference in my learning.
Thanks to her guidance and support, I passed my driving test! I’m so grateful for everything she taught me and would highly recommend Arifa to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and encouraging driving instructor.
Alexia Hambi
6 months ago
I had mock tests with Arifa, who was a very helpful and supportive instructor and made me feel well prepared for my test.
George Whelton
8 months ago
I recommend Mr. Shah as an effective instructor. He is one of the most experienced tutors in the area, he has lots of helpful tips and he is punctual. His patient and encouraging approach creates a suitable learning environment, and he explains each concept clearly. His instruction and guidance played a key role in helping me pass my test on my second attempt (the first attempt was with a different instructor).
Aown Shah
8 months ago
I passed my test today zero mistake with my instructor Shah.He was such a big help at getting me ready for it. He was recommended to me by one of my friend.
Shah me become so much more confident with my driving. recommend him to anyone learning to drive
Shah me become so much more confident with my driving. recommend him to anyone learning to drive
Raouf
9 months ago
Honestly Shah is the best driving instructor I’ve ever had, calm, patient, punctual allowed me to pass first time with only one minor at Tolworth (less than 10 hours). He didn’t allow me to overpay and take lessons for no reason as soon as I was ready he got me into the test and my results prove that he was right I was ready.
Thank you Shah
Thank you Shah
Nour
9 months ago
Zeba is an excellent instructor…
Zeba was à very good instructor,she taught me how to drive in roundabouts easily and how to be safe and detect hasards in the road, driving in cross roads and assess the position of the car according to other drivers position and the road width, she was so calm and patient and trying her best to make me pass my test with confidence encouraging me to trust myself and be confident,thank you zeba🌹🌹🌹🌹
Zeba was à very good instructor,she taught me how to drive in roundabouts easily and how to be safe and detect hasards in the road, driving in cross roads and assess the position of the car according to other drivers position and the road width, she was so calm and patient and trying her best to make me pass my test with confidence encouraging me to trust myself and be confident,thank you zeba🌹🌹🌹🌹
Faraz Khan
9 months ago
I would like to specially thank Zeba who is an incredibly amazing Driving Instructor at Connect who helped my Pass my ADI Part 2 Practical Driving Test. Zeba has an incredibly amazing personality, and is a very hard-working and dedicated individual. Her teaching style and her level of patience is one that I have not seen in a long time across the vast majority of people I have dealt with with my level of experience being a Former Police Officer with the Metropolitan Police in London.
I would highly recommend Zeba to other Pupils who are considering learning to drive for both Standard Driving Test and for those who are considering doing there ADI (Advanced Driving Instructor Part 2 Driving Test). Zeba has an amazing approach to Pupils who may feel unconfident or shy from asking questions or discussing different aspects of the Driving Test or Driving Lessons. Her Energetic personality, creates a great atmosphere that allows anyone to feel comfortable to learn how to drive with her.
Zeba approached the ADI Driving Lessons with high level of professionalism and that combined with her amazing personality made it so much easier for me to become comfortable engaging with her.
As a Former Police Officer with the Metropolitan Police, and I have to say that Zeba has an amazing attitude towards teaching her pupils, with some of the highest standards set out by the DVSA, which aids the learning of a Pupil and helps you pass your Driving Practical Test 1st time around.
Zeba has been an outstanding ADI Driving Instructor to learn from, and it was a pleasure learning to Drive from her. Her can-do-attitude and her energetic-personality makes it easy for anyone to engage with her at ease and get learning. She has a very high standard of teaching, and that is exactly what you need, if you are serious about passing your standard or ADI Driving Test. She taught me all I needed to know, to pass my ADI 'Instructor' Practical Driving Test and I cannot thank her enough. Zeba is a STAR * * * * * (5 STARS)
From my experience as a Former Police Officer, I naturally felt, that there are no good people left in this world, but little did I know when I met Zeba. She completely changed my mindset and thought process. She is very respectful, professional, kind and very helpful and teaches to a very high standard as mentioned earlier. I really enjoyed taking driving lessons from her, and I feel quite lucky to learn from someone with very high driving standards.
It's very important to have an Instructor who is willing to help you learn, and an instructor that teaches you everything from A to Z.
Overall, amazing person, and I highly recommend her to anyone to take Driving Lessons with for both standard driving tests and for ADI Instructor Part 2 Practical Test. She is very knowledgeable and highly experienced and knows all that you need, to pass the Practical Tests successfully.
Special Thanks to Zeba from Connect who helped me pass my ADI Practical Driving Test Part 2.
Your an absolute STAR and your an amazing teacher, I learned a lot from you which was not only helpful to pass my Practical Driving test, but is also very helpful towards my daily driving.
Thanks for everything!! =)
I would highly recommend Zeba to other Pupils who are considering learning to drive for both Standard Driving Test and for those who are considering doing there ADI (Advanced Driving Instructor Part 2 Driving Test). Zeba has an amazing approach to Pupils who may feel unconfident or shy from asking questions or discussing different aspects of the Driving Test or Driving Lessons. Her Energetic personality, creates a great atmosphere that allows anyone to feel comfortable to learn how to drive with her.
Zeba approached the ADI Driving Lessons with high level of professionalism and that combined with her amazing personality made it so much easier for me to become comfortable engaging with her.
As a Former Police Officer with the Metropolitan Police, and I have to say that Zeba has an amazing attitude towards teaching her pupils, with some of the highest standards set out by the DVSA, which aids the learning of a Pupil and helps you pass your Driving Practical Test 1st time around.
Zeba has been an outstanding ADI Driving Instructor to learn from, and it was a pleasure learning to Drive from her. Her can-do-attitude and her energetic-personality makes it easy for anyone to engage with her at ease and get learning. She has a very high standard of teaching, and that is exactly what you need, if you are serious about passing your standard or ADI Driving Test. She taught me all I needed to know, to pass my ADI 'Instructor' Practical Driving Test and I cannot thank her enough. Zeba is a STAR * * * * * (5 STARS)
From my experience as a Former Police Officer, I naturally felt, that there are no good people left in this world, but little did I know when I met Zeba. She completely changed my mindset and thought process. She is very respectful, professional, kind and very helpful and teaches to a very high standard as mentioned earlier. I really enjoyed taking driving lessons from her, and I feel quite lucky to learn from someone with very high driving standards.
It's very important to have an Instructor who is willing to help you learn, and an instructor that teaches you everything from A to Z.
Overall, amazing person, and I highly recommend her to anyone to take Driving Lessons with for both standard driving tests and for ADI Instructor Part 2 Practical Test. She is very knowledgeable and highly experienced and knows all that you need, to pass the Practical Tests successfully.
Special Thanks to Zeba from Connect who helped me pass my ADI Practical Driving Test Part 2.
Your an absolute STAR and your an amazing teacher, I learned a lot from you which was not only helpful to pass my Practical Driving test, but is also very helpful towards my daily driving.
Thanks for everything!! =)
Haaniya Bhatt
9 months ago
I passed my test because of Zeba. She is incredibly kind, patient, and professional. I struggled a lot with independent driving and following road-sign navigation,
it was especially challenging for me. But Zeba’s calm and patient approach, along with her expertise, helped me overcome my fear and gain confidence on the road.
No matter how many questions I asked, Zeba always smiled and answered everything clearly. I truly cannot thank her enough for her support.
Highly recommended!
it was especially challenging for me. But Zeba’s calm and patient approach, along with her expertise, helped me overcome my fear and gain confidence on the road.
No matter how many questions I asked, Zeba always smiled and answered everything clearly. I truly cannot thank her enough for her support.
Highly recommended!
Zinah Mohammed
9 months ago
Zeba is an outstanding driving instructor.
She offers a flexible schedule that fits around my busy days, and her calm, patient teaching style made me feel confident behind the wheel. Thanks to her guidance, I passed my test and earned my licence. I couldn't recommend her highly enough!
She offers a flexible schedule that fits around my busy days, and her calm, patient teaching style made me feel confident behind the wheel. Thanks to her guidance, I passed my test and earned my licence. I couldn't recommend her highly enough!
Dhrumil Mehta
10 months ago
Shah is a fantastic driving instructor. I couldn't recommend him enough!! He was extremely patient and kind. He helped me fine-tune my areas of weakness. I passed practical driving teat in first time with 1 minor mistake.
Thank you so much, Shah. 🤩
Thank you so much, Shah. 🤩
Marvellous Agyei
10 months ago
My driving instructors name was Shazi and he helped me pass first time. He is extremely knowledgeable and patient and his approach to teaching is straightforward and easy to understand.
Nauman Rafique
11 months ago
I had an amazing experience learning to drive with Shah. His patience, expertise, and clear guidance gave me the confidence and skills I needed to pass my driving test. He not only helped me overcome old habits but also taught me how to drive safely and confidently. I’m incredibly grateful for his support—thank you so much, Shah! I passed my Test in 1st attempt because of Sir Shan
Thanks Sir Shah Stay Blessed
Thanks Sir Shah Stay Blessed
Sitarah Mian
11 months ago
Best automatic driving instructor ever — Mr. Shah!
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better instructor than Mr. Shah. He was patient, kind, and truly cared about helping me pass. No matter how many times I struggled, he never gave up on me. He kept helping me and explaining everything clearly until I got it right.
Mr. Shah always believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. His support, encouragement, and calm teaching style made such a difference. Thanks to him, I finally passed my driving test!
If you’re looking for an amazing automatic driving instructor who will guide you every step of the way and never stop believing in you, Mr. Shah is the one!
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better instructor than Mr. Shah. He was patient, kind, and truly cared about helping me pass. No matter how many times I struggled, he never gave up on me. He kept helping me and explaining everything clearly until I got it right.
Mr. Shah always believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. His support, encouragement, and calm teaching style made such a difference. Thanks to him, I finally passed my driving test!
If you’re looking for an amazing automatic driving instructor who will guide you every step of the way and never stop believing in you, Mr. Shah is the one!
Vikky
1 year ago
A big thank you to Shah for helping me pass my test! He was incredibly patient explained everything clearly and always made sure I fully understood before moving on. I really enjoyed my lessons and felt well prepared for my test. I would highly recommend Shah without any hesitation.
Rana Maasib saeed
1 year ago
My instructor Shah was patient professional and supportive. He gave clear instructions and really helped me improve my weaknesses in driving. It’s been a completely positive experience from start to finish. Thank you, Shah🤩
Bhumika Manocha
2 years ago
I wouldn’t be able to pass with Ammara she was my biggest supporter throughout her lessons she taught me skills That were so helpful and fun couldn’t recommend her enough I recommend her to anyone wanting to pass first time .
Danish Yasin
2 years ago
I had some general driving knowledge, but with just a few lessons, I was able to pass my test successfully. The instructor was professional, patient, and focused on key areas to help me improve quickly. Highly recommend this driving school to anyone looking for efficient and effective lessons!
LUCAS IPKENDANZ
2 years ago
Did my driving lessons with Waqar. He was a great teacher and very patient. Through his attention to detail in instruction, I was able to pass the practical test on my first attempt.
Tooba Yusuf
2 years ago
Big thank you to Zeba for being such a great instructor! She is very patient and taught me well, repeating as many times as necessary. Zeba is punctual and honest, she will not waste your time and get you prepared in the smallest amount of lessons possible.
Muhammad Haseeb Khan
2 years ago
I had an outstanding experience learning to drive with Shah. His patient guidance and expert instruction equipped me with all the tools I needed to pass my driving test. I especially appreciated how he helped me unlearn old habits and build new, confident driving skills. I truly couldn’t have done it without him. Thank you so much, Shah!
Devendra kumar
2 years ago
Excellent Experience learning to drive with Shah. He was very patient, gave me all the tools I needed and got me a pass my test🥰 .Couldn't have done it without him, and really appreciated his approach to the lessons with me and helping me unlearn bad habits.
Thank you so much Shah🥰
Thank you so much Shah🥰
anjum baloch
2 years ago
Mr Shah excellent driving instructor.
After having a very bad experience with a driving instructor, I was nervous to start lessons again. However, Shah immediately made me feel calm and taught me everything I needed to know for my test with kindness and patience. I passed first time on my test and would recommend him.
After having a very bad experience with a driving instructor, I was nervous to start lessons again. However, Shah immediately made me feel calm and taught me everything I needed to know for my test with kindness and patience. I passed first time on my test and would recommend him.
St John Wilson
2 years ago
Waqar was a great instructor. Helped me pass first time.
Manpreet
2 years ago
My Experience was excellent I passed 1st time
I thought I knew it all but my instructor still taught me some good few things
I felt comfortable and relaxed on every lesson it was a brilliant and enjoyable journey I’m very happy with the outcome come to
I thought I knew it all but my instructor still taught me some good few things
I felt comfortable and relaxed on every lesson it was a brilliant and enjoyable journey I’m very happy with the outcome come to
Adrienne Frietsch
2 years ago
I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Zeba at Connect Driving School. She is a patient and knowledgeable instructor who provided clear and effective guidance throughout my lessons. Her teaching style helped me build confidence on the road, and thanks to her support, I was able to pass my UK driving test. I highly recommend Zeba to anyone looking for a skilled and encouraging driving instructor!
Henry Harold
2 years ago
Connect instructor Nabeel teach me everything step by step super grateful .
You can’t go wrong with connect driving school .
You can’t go wrong with connect driving school .
Rebecca O'Reilly
2 years ago
Ammara is an exceptional driving instructor! Her diligence and structured approach to teaching made learning incredibly effective—I was able to retain and apply everything with confidence. She was a pleasure to sit beside, always personable and friendly, creating a comfortable and encouraging environment. Thanks to her consistency and guidance, I passed my test on the first attempt, which is a true testament to her skill and dedication. Highly recommend!
Sai Lokesh
2 years ago
I could not recommend Shah more highly as a driving instructor. He is an incredibly patient, kind, knowledgeable, calm and thoughtful teacher, who really helped me build my driving confidence, lesson by lesson. He shows an enormous of care for his pupils and also helped me to book tests and lessons outside of my long working hours, which really helped. I will really miss my driving lessons with Shah, now that I have passed my test in 1st attempt !
Mukund Muks
2 years ago
I had an amazing experience learning to drive with Mr Shah! He is an incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and skilled instructor who always made me feel at ease behind the wheel. Mr Shah explained everything clearly and tailored each lesson to my needs, helping me build my confidence and skills at a comfortable pace.
Him calm and encouraging teaching style made a huge difference, especially when I was nervous about certain maneuvers. Thanks to him guidance, I passed my driving test with only one minor mistake and feel fully ready to drive on my own. I highly recommend learning with Mr Shah!
Him calm and encouraging teaching style made a huge difference, especially when I was nervous about certain maneuvers. Thanks to him guidance, I passed my driving test with only one minor mistake and feel fully ready to drive on my own. I highly recommend learning with Mr Shah!
Muhammad Rizwan Akram
2 years ago
I passed my driving test today, all thanks to my instructor Shah! He was straightforward, patient, and really took the time to understand my strengths and weaknesses. Each lesson was tailored to help me improve and build confidence. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Shah—I’ll definitely miss our lessons!
Jonathan Fekna
2 years ago
Mr Yousaf was an excellent instructor. I passed on my first attempt. He was very polite and gave me great advice in a constructive way. I would highly recommend him.
Jainish Patel
2 years ago
I’m so grateful to have had an instructor like Shah! I passed my driving test in Mitcham with just 2 minors, and I couldn’t be happier. Shah made the entire experience one of a kind—he always tailored his teaching to suit my learning style and was incredibly supportive throughout. I was determined to pass, and thanks to Shah’s guidance, I made it happen. I had to get him a gift to show my appreciation for everything he did!
Malik Soban
2 years ago
Today I pass my driving test in first attempt with the help of Mr Nadir shah and I couldn't be more grateful! He is an extraordinary person and instructor with full of skills and technique use for new driver who made me feel calm and confident behind the wheel from day one.
Mr shah tailored the lessons to my needs, identified areas for improvement, and provided constructive feedback that helped me progress rapidly. The lessons were well-structured, informative, and enjoyable.
What impressed me most was Mr shah’s patience, professionalism, and ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and clear manner.
I would highly recommend Mr Shah to anyone looking for a reliable, supportive, and skilled driving instructor. Thanks to him I passed my test with ease and confidence!
Rating: 5/5 stars"
Muhammad Sobaan Haidar
Mr shah tailored the lessons to my needs, identified areas for improvement, and provided constructive feedback that helped me progress rapidly. The lessons were well-structured, informative, and enjoyable.
What impressed me most was Mr shah’s patience, professionalism, and ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and clear manner.
I would highly recommend Mr Shah to anyone looking for a reliable, supportive, and skilled driving instructor. Thanks to him I passed my test with ease and confidence!
Rating: 5/5 stars"
Muhammad Sobaan Haidar
Pavadharani Balakrishnan
2 years ago
I just passed my practical driving test with Shah, and I couldn’t recommend him enough! He is incredibly kind, supportive, and truly dedicated to helping you succeed. Shah always took the time to explain any mistakes I made and used every possible method to help me improve. Thanks to his guidance, I’m over the moon with my results. A huge thank you to Shah once again for such a fantastic experience!
Hiral Kathiriya
2 years ago
I passed my driving test. Nabeel was very helpful and guided me extremely well with my journey. He gave me good technical understanding of the roads situations and signs and was very patient with me. Would recommend to everyone who want to passs their test.
karthick vel
2 years ago
I passed my test today with my instructor Shah.He was such a big help at getting me ready for it. He was recommended to me by one of my friend.
Shah me become so much more confident with my driving, he got me test ready in one week which I didn’t think I’d be able to do as I’m an anxious driver but he was so supportive! Highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive!
Shah me become so much more confident with my driving, he got me test ready in one week which I didn’t think I’d be able to do as I’m an anxious driver but he was so supportive! Highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive!
Muhammad Aasim Javed
2 years ago
I’ve just passed my driving test, and what an incredible experience it was with Shah! He taught in such a calm, informative, and enjoyable way, making every lesson both relaxed and educational. I truly appreciate how he adapted to my learning needs and created such a positive environment. Thank you so much, Shah, for all your support and guidance—it made all the difference!
Jay Patel
2 years ago
I’m thrilled to have passed my driving test, and it’s all thanks to Shah, my amazing driving instructor! He consistently provided great feedback, stayed patient, and never gave up on me. If you’re looking to learn to drive, Shah is the person to go to!
Iris Mariano
2 years ago
I passed on my first test with 0 mistake.
Shah is an exceptional instructor—calm, professional, and incredibly skilled. He takes the time to provide clear instructions, detailed guidelines, and thorough directions, ensuring every aspect is covered. His extensive experience and teaching approach make passing on the first attempt achievable. In fact, his lessons go above and beyond what you’ll encounter on the test day. Thanks to his guidance.
Shah is an exceptional instructor—calm, professional, and incredibly skilled. He takes the time to provide clear instructions, detailed guidelines, and thorough directions, ensuring every aspect is covered. His extensive experience and teaching approach make passing on the first attempt achievable. In fact, his lessons go above and beyond what you’ll encounter on the test day. Thanks to his guidance.
Anil Sunkur
2 years ago
I had an excellent experience with my driving instructor, Mr Yousef! He is patient, clear, and made me feel at ease behind the wheel from the very first lesson. His helpful feedback and calm approach really boosted my confidence. Thanks to his guidance, I passed my test on the first try! Highly recommend!
Meet Patel
2 years ago
Shah is an exceptional driving instructor, and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better! As a very anxious learner, I always felt at ease during lessons—he never put me under pressure and was incredibly patient and supportive. Shah focused on improving my weakest areas with precision, which made a huge difference. Thanks to his effective teaching style and well-structured lessons, I passed with nearly 6 hours less than the average time it usually takes! I can’t recommend him enough—thank you, Shah!
haki ukperaj
2 years ago
A big thank you to Instructor Shah for his invaluable guidance and practical lessons in preparing me for my driving test. His deep understanding of how the exam works, combined with his focus on improving my driving skills, made all the difference. My test center was in Morden, and he carefully walked me through all the tricky points on each possible test route. Most importantly, he helped me build the confidence I needed—an essential factor for passing a driving test in London.
Riya Shah
2 years ago
I took lessons with my instructor zeba. I learned from being a complete beginner and have just passed today. Every lesson, I was learning something and was improving every lesson so a huge thank you to zeba. I also want to thank Ammara as I did the test in her car and she is also an amazing instructor.
felipe urquijo
2 years ago
Learning to drive with Noroz was brilliant! He's super patient and really knows his stuff. He explains things clearly, so you actually understand what you're doing and why. Plus, he's got a great sense of humour, which makes lessons way less stressful. He never made me feel bad for messing up, just helped me learn from it. I passed my test no problem thanks to him. If you want a top-notch instructor who's also a good laugh, definitely go with Noroz!
bella hervey
2 years ago
Yousaf was our instructor. He was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and flexible. My daughter passed first time! Thanks very much for the help and guidance.
N Hands
2 years ago
Junaid was a great instructor as he was very calm and patient. He never made me feel stressed and gave me helpful tips that made things simpler and easy to understand. I believe all this is what helped me pass.
Irini
2 years ago
Cannot recommend this driving school enough - the instructor I had was very patient, supportive, clear, friendly. Highly, highly recommended!! Very many thanks to Noroz Ahmed for helping me pass first time.
Joe Fox
2 years ago
Incredibly effective and professional driving lessons. My instructor Waqar was professional but friendly and has a teaching style which helped me to learn to drive in only 2 months of fairly intensive lessons. I passed my test first try and felt very prepared thanks to Waqar’s teaching.
Ateeq Dar
2 years ago
I recently passed my test thanks to Mr Noroz Ahmed. I would highly recommend him. He is excellent at explaining things in a way that is easy to understand. He is also incredibly patient and supportive, which gave me encouragement and confidence behind the wheel. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn how to drive.
krunal patel
2 years ago
I passed my driving test first attempt this morning, thanks to the exceptional guidance I received from Mr. Shah. He has been an incredibly patient and understanding instructor throughout my learning journey. I always felt comfortable asking him questions, even repeatedly, and he was more than willing to explain things as many times as needed until I felt confident. His constant reassurance helped me overcome my self-doubt, and I’m so grateful for his support. Thank you 🙏🏼
Nitish Sharma
2 years ago
Junaid is an excellent instructor who was patient and supportive throughout my learning process. Junaid mixes theoretical learning with practical experience and is able to identify knowledge gaps that he then helps master. I’d highly recommend Junaid to any learner who is looking for a reliable, supportive and honest instructor who can help them in their driving journey!
John Lester Agcanas
2 years ago
Hi! I just passed my Practical Driving test recently under Connect Driving School with the help of a great driving instructor Mr. Junaid, he made me so comfortable, made is so easy to understand and did not put me in any stress while doing my driving lessons. I highly recommend Junaid of Connect Driving School👍🏼
Romeo Pharrell
2 years ago
I had an amazing experience learning with Shah as my instructor. Thanks to him, I passed my driving test on the first attempt with only one driving fault!
Shah was incredibly patient and supportive throughout every lesson. He not only taught me the essential driving skills but also helped me build my confidence on the road. His lessons were tailored to my specific needs, focusing on areas where I needed extra support, and he was very flexible with scheduling, which made the process even smoother.
I only needed three lessons with him, and his understanding approach made a huge difference. If you’re looking for an instructor who works at your pace and truly wants to see you succeed, I highly recommend Shah!
Shah was incredibly patient and supportive throughout every lesson. He not only taught me the essential driving skills but also helped me build my confidence on the road. His lessons were tailored to my specific needs, focusing on areas where I needed extra support, and he was very flexible with scheduling, which made the process even smoother.
I only needed three lessons with him, and his understanding approach made a huge difference. If you’re looking for an instructor who works at your pace and truly wants to see you succeed, I highly recommend Shah!
Sumaya
2 years ago
I highly recommend Ammara @ Connect Drive! Thanks to her expert guidance and supportive teaching style, I was able to pass my driving test with confidence. She was patient, clear, and made sure I fully understood each step before moving on. Her personalised approach made all the difference, and I couldn't have done it without her.
Wahab Khan
2 years ago
It is a significant achievement for me to have passed my test. I am deeply grateful to my instructor Zeba , who was exceptionally polite, knowledgeable, and thorough. She guided me from the basics to advanced concepts with great care and attention. Her expertise and guidance at every step were invaluable. I highly recommend her lessons to everyone.
Victoria
2 years ago
Zeba was an amazing instructor. I in fact booked 10 hours with her at the beginning of the year where she got me to where she thought I could pass my test, however when booking my driving test I got a date at the end of the year and so booked in some refreshers closer to my exam.
Zeba taught me the correct and safe way to drive. Was encouraging and corrected my faults in a clear way. I would recommend her to anyone who has never driven a car, doesn’t have a car to practise on and who has had little experiencing driving.
I passed the first time!
Zeba taught me the correct and safe way to drive. Was encouraging and corrected my faults in a clear way. I would recommend her to anyone who has never driven a car, doesn’t have a car to practise on and who has had little experiencing driving.
I passed the first time!
Muhammad Junaid
2 years ago
By the grace of god, I was able to pass first time and my instructor Shah was great and he made the lessons really fun and I enjoyed all my lessons ,
Thank you Shah
Thank you Shah
Nouman Zaka
2 years ago
I highly recommend Shah as a driving instructor. He is incredibly patient, understanding, and supportive throughout the learning process. Thanks to his excellent guidance, I passed my driving test on the first attempt.
Thank you so much, Shah!
Thank you so much, Shah!
sheharyar ali
2 years ago
Shah was incredibly supportive and patient throughout my lessons. He constantly reassured me, making the learning process far less intimidating. With his guidance, I went from having minimal driving experience to successfully passing my driving test in 1st go. I highly recommend him to anyone starting their driving journey!
Ibrahim Roshan
2 years ago
I passed my driving test with Shah and would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a calm and supportive instructor. He really put me at ease and was super encouraging throughout, and was really thorough in preparing me for the big day.
Hasnain Hashmi
2 years ago
I had the privilege of learning from an exceptional instructor, Mr. Shah. His patience, kindness, and understanding set him apart, making the learning experience both enjoyable and effective. Thanks to his guidance and expertise, I passed very easily! I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking a truly outstanding teacher. What a legend—thank you again, mate!
arham zahid
2 years ago
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve passed my driving test! A huge thank you to my incredible driving instructor, Shah, for his guidance, patience, and expert teaching. His support made all the difference, and I couldn’t have done it without him.
If anyone in my circle is looking to learn how to drive, I wholeheartedly recommend Shah—he’s truly an outstanding instructor!
Thank you again, Shah, for helping me achieve this milestone!
If anyone in my circle is looking to learn how to drive, I wholeheartedly recommend Shah—he’s truly an outstanding instructor!
Thank you again, Shah, for helping me achieve this milestone!
Mustansar Ali
2 years ago
I had the privilege of learning from a brilliant instructor, Mr. Shah. His patience, kindness, and understanding made all the difference in my learning experience. I cannot recommend his services highly enough—what a legend! Thanks again, mate, for helping me pass on my first attempt!
Abdul Muneeb
2 years ago
I cannot recommend my driving instructor, Shah, highly enough. My friends and family thought I was ‘unteachable’ and doubted I’d ever drive, but Shah completely changed that. He was incredibly patient, clear in his instructions, and truly an exceptional teacher. Thanks to his guidance, I now feel confident in my driving abilities—something I never imagined I’d say. Shah always believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. I’m so grateful to have passed my test, and if I could give more than five stars, I would! Thank you so much, Shah!
Maier Siddique
2 years ago
The process to book my first lesson and find the right type of session I needed was incredibly smooth. I was matched with Shah, an amazing instructor who was calm, clear, and supportive throughout. Shah was also highly reliable, ensuring I only took the number of lessons truly necessary to be fully prepared for the next steps.
Fantastic experience—thank you, Shah!
Fantastic experience—thank you, Shah!
Taranpreet Kaur
2 years ago
I passed first time with shah .A-grade instructor!
With 0 faults Manual car and it was really a different kind of teaching as a more anxious driver & learner. He really helped support my psychological way. He teaches manual and contact for easiest and fast learning.
With 0 faults Manual car and it was really a different kind of teaching as a more anxious driver & learner. He really helped support my psychological way. He teaches manual and contact for easiest and fast learning.
Sharjeel Ahmad
2 years ago
I’m extremely happy with my instructor Shah. He made the entire learning process clear, smooth, and enjoyable. I’m thrilled to now have my driving license, and I highly recommend him to others. He’s not only a great instructor but also a genuinely nice person!
Passed in 1st attempt
Passed in 1st attempt
Muhammad Hammad
2 years ago
I passed my driving test! My instructor, Shah, was incredibly helpful and played a major role in helping me pass on the first try. I would definitely recommend him to friends or family who are learning to drive.
ThoughtfulSane
2 years ago
I recommend this driving school, this is the first driving school I started with and got comfortable with Junaid and did lessons for 2 months and passed first time. Very grateful for his support.
Kashif Ahmad
2 years ago
I passed first time thanks to my Driving Instructor Shah. He was patient and diligent in correcting my mistakes and held me to a high standard so that he was confident I would pass. I would recommend anyone use him as a driving instructor if they wanted to learn quickly and effectively.
Cristian Hoxha
2 years ago
Thanks to my fantastic driving instructor Shah , I gained valuable skills. His expertise, patience, guidance, and encouragement were instrumental in my success. Highly recommend for a top-notch learning experience .
Thank you so much Shah
Thank you so much Shah
ZARRIN BARBER
2 years ago
After passing my driving test first time. My driving instructor, Shah, taught me great. Since the start he was always calm and friendly even during the start when I would make mistakes. It was a pleasure being taught by him and thanks to him I was able to pass.
Usama Ejaz
2 years ago
Thanks to Shah, I passed my test on the first attempt! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch driving instructor. He is truly dedicated to his students’ success.
From the very first lesson,Shah was professional & patient. He provided clear, calm & concise instructions, and always explained the objectives of the next lesson.
He was always cheery, and easy to talk to, responsive to messages, amenable to schedule changes & willing to repeat manoeuvres until I was truly confident with them. He will let you know when you are ready. Due to the wait for examinations being quite long, it’s best to go in ready so as not to need to wait moths for a re-attempt.
From the very first lesson,Shah was professional & patient. He provided clear, calm & concise instructions, and always explained the objectives of the next lesson.
He was always cheery, and easy to talk to, responsive to messages, amenable to schedule changes & willing to repeat manoeuvres until I was truly confident with them. He will let you know when you are ready. Due to the wait for examinations being quite long, it’s best to go in ready so as not to need to wait moths for a re-attempt.
faraz kazi
2 years ago
My driving experience with Mr Shah was fantastic due to the amazing instructor. He made sure that i was fully prepared for the test which i passed first time. He never cancelled lessons and was very consistent with bookings. Overall, I’d rate my lessons with him a 10/10.
We all five brothers passed in first attempt with Mr Shah.
We all five brothers passed in first attempt with Mr Shah.
piyush patel
2 years ago
Mr. Shah is an excellent driving instructor - highly recommended.
I passed my driving test today and had a great overall experience. Shah helped me build my confidence despite having minimal driving experience beforehand. He was flexible with the lessons and provided clear, detailed instructions, thoroughly explaining driving rules. This preparation was invaluable for my test.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Thank you, Shah!
I passed my driving test today and had a great overall experience. Shah helped me build my confidence despite having minimal driving experience beforehand. He was flexible with the lessons and provided clear, detailed instructions, thoroughly explaining driving rules. This preparation was invaluable for my test.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Thank you, Shah!
POONAM THAKKAR
2 years ago
So I just passed my test in 1st go today and it’s thanks to Shah! He is a very good instructor who knows how to explain and articulate info well! He will make sure u have understood and perfected a skill by revisiting the same thing again which was very helpful! Definitely feel confident about driving on the roads. His advice was very helpful and will definitely be implementing them in the future. Thanks!!!
Tolea Dundev
2 years ago
Nailed my driving test on the first go! 🎉👏 Shah was my instructor, had this superhero ability to spot the tiniest slip-ups. He made the whole learning journey a hilarious ride! If you're aiming to ace your test, i would definately reccomend him.
Shabnam Bashir
2 years ago
Waqar is a very dedicated and patient instructor. I was a complete beginner but with Waqar I passed my test within two months!! Waqar ironed out my weaknesses immediately, he helped me to stay focused and always encouraged me.
Sachin Patel
2 years ago
Passed my practical today ! 1st Attempt !!! I would like to say a HUGEE thank you to my lovely instructor MR Shah he has been an amazing, supportive and a very patient person! Thank you for your hard work and dedication! Much appreciated! I am beyond grateful and happy ! He is the best !
Saboor Sharifyar
2 years ago
My instructor Mr Shah was absolutely amazing. Incredibly patient and comforting making sure I understood everything before moving on to the next lesson.I couldn’t ask for a better instructor!
Adanna Ezimora
2 years ago
Noroz is a supportive, patient and motivating driving instructor I’ve ever met! So happy to say I passed my test today! I would definitely recommend practicing with this driving school. Extremely transparent advice and guidance🙌🏽
Shahid Mansoor
2 years ago
I am now at my 4th driving lesson course and I am very happy having Shah as my instructor as I find him excellent at how he teaches driving.
He has a good amount of knowledge and clearly has passion for what he does.
I feel I have made quiet a lot of progress and this shows in my confidence.
I would recommend Shah as your instructor
He has a good amount of knowledge and clearly has passion for what he does.
I feel I have made quiet a lot of progress and this shows in my confidence.
I would recommend Shah as your instructor
Kinjal Patel
2 years ago
I just passed my Driving test today in first attempt at Morden centre.
I have done my driving lessons with Shah , let me tell you he is a great instructor! I was able to gain confidence and drive on the road in just couple lessons. Furthermore, he is very calm and patient, The reason why i would recommend this instructor to anyone. Its because he deliverers the information very clearly. if you don’t understand something he will try to draw it and try to explain it to you in the most simplest way.
I have done my driving lessons with Shah , let me tell you he is a great instructor! I was able to gain confidence and drive on the road in just couple lessons. Furthermore, he is very calm and patient, The reason why i would recommend this instructor to anyone. Its because he deliverers the information very clearly. if you don’t understand something he will try to draw it and try to explain it to you in the most simplest way.
Muhammad Faiq Ahmad
2 years ago
Just passed my practical driving test after training with Mr. Shah.
Would absolutely recommend!
He posesses every quality a good instructor should have – patience, understanding, positivity, passion and a great way to explain everything. Best tips and reference points for every maneuver! Made me feel at ease and the whole experience was an enjoyment rather than a worry.
Would absolutely recommend!
He posesses every quality a good instructor should have – patience, understanding, positivity, passion and a great way to explain everything. Best tips and reference points for every maneuver! Made me feel at ease and the whole experience was an enjoyment rather than a worry.
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2 years ago
Had a great experience of driving lessons with Shah. He built up my confidence a lot on the roads and coached me amazingly well to pass the test. Lessons were always well thought out to deal with any specific issues or concerns, and booking lessons was easy to fit around my job. Very thankful to Shah
Syed Haider
2 years ago
Shah was very supportive and patient. He always reassured me throughout our lessons and made everything feel less scary. He took me from very little driving experience to passing my driving test. I would highly recommend him to any new learners!
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Frequently Asked Questions
For many learners, yes. There’s no clutch to manage on top of London’s stop-start traffic, so you can focus on the road. You’ll still need the same road knowledge and observation skills for the test, automatic just removes one thing to juggle while you learn.
Most learners need around 20–40 hours in total, depending on experience and how often they practise. Automatic learners often get test-ready slightly sooner because there’s no clutch control or gear changing to master.
They’re the four main selector positions in an automatic: Park wheels locked, for starting or stopping the engine, Reverse, Neutral no gear engaged and Drive moving forward, with the car changing gears for you.
Yes. Some people start automatic to build confidence, then move to manual once the basics feel natural. Just decide early where you can, since your test and licence depend on which car you take the test in.
Pricing is usually very similar, though it can vary slightly with car availability in your area. Our prices page has the current rates and any live offers.
An automatic licence covers automatic cars only. A manual licence covers both. With more EVs and hybrids (mostly automatic) on the road, an automatic-only licence is far less limiting than it once was.
You’ll start with a quick briefing on the controls and safety, then get familiar with the accelerator, brake and gear selector. From there you’ll practise moving off, stopping, turning and lane changes in a quiet area, before progressing to busier roads, junctions and parking — with feedback at the end to track your progress.
Yes, just ask when you book and we’ll arrange a female instructor wherever availability allows.
Over 20 areas across South West London and just beyond, including Surbiton, Kingston, Wimbledon, Clapham and Sutton. Check our areas we cover or just ask when you get in touch.
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