Driving lessons Hove

October, 2014

I really enjoyed and gained good driving experience with my instructor Ray Brewster, I was in safe and experienced hands and really learned a lot in my driving lessons, I learned to control the vehicle, be safe, efficient and a competent driver. Driving on all types of roads and dealing with all situations you come up against when on the road. I passed my driving test first time so this and all of the above is why I have given the service and quality 5 out of 5. Chloe Hausdoerfer. Hove. 

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Driving schools Hove

October, 2014

I couldn't recommend Jim Eckford enough. I had heard about him from a friend of mine, and knew of his reputation because I knew a lot of people who had learned to drive with him; a reputation I hasten to add that is thoroughly and wholly deserved.

To split it into the two most important aspects. Firstly, Jim creates the perfect atmosphere for learning to drive. If you thought being the passenger in a car driven by a potentially dangerous Learner was a scary prospect, you wouldn't have known it from him. He is dead calm in the car, which gives you the confidence in your own ability to drive and make decisions on the road that you need to make the most of your time behind the wheel. He also has the judgement and wisdom to know every rut or barrier you may encounter and help you overcome them.

Secondly, he is a master of getting people through the driving test. I learnt to drive from scratch in only 3 months, with only 2 minors. A major miracle for someone who could never be described as a 'natural driver'. If you feel unsure about driving, need to learn quickly for any reason or fancy passing the test first time then look no further than Jim; it is full value for money learning with him. Alex Trafford, 18, Hove.

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Driving schools Horley

October, 2014

As a lapsed learner my instructor, John Mell was able to get me into a position so that I was test ready in just over 2 months. He taught in a calm, safe demeanour which enabled me to relax and drive to a high standard. He was also able to plan the lessons in a way that they were always challenging and engaging without to much repetition. This service was also extremely good value for money as he also planned the lessons so that I always got the best deal. James Gordon. Horley. 

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Driving schools Bexhill

October, 2014

I came to driving very late. At 17, I had showed no interest in driving and instead spent my money elsewhere. It was only at the age of 22 that I thought I should get on and do it. This meant that when I finally sat in front of the wheel for the first time, I hadn't a clue what I was doing but felt that it was far overdue. My instructor, Frank McLaren, was incredible. He stated in our first lesson that his only rule was not to apologise. We are there to learn. If we knew it all to begin with, then there would be no reason for us to be there. Although I broke this rule about twenty times a lesson, as I was continually making mistakes, Frank never complained, never got angry, just advised on the best way to avoid these next time around. Frank is patient, kind and an excellent teacher. And when I passed, it was such a relief for both of us because we had both worked so hard to achieve it. I would happily recommend Frank as a driving instructor as I genuinely don't have anything bad to say about him. Listen to what he says, and if only half of it sinks in, you'll still end up a great driver. Becky Stovold. Bexhill. 

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Driving instructors Bexhill

October, 2014

Many thanks to Frank McLaren for getting me through my driving test. He is a great teacher with a lot of patience! I would highly recommend him. Michael Deans. Bexhill. 

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Automatic driving lessons Peacehaven

October, 2014

I tried to learn to drive 3 different times with 3 different driving schools but always ended up quitting as there was always something missing and I didn't enjoy it.i left it 9 years but decided that I now needed to be able to drive now that I'm a mother. Terry Bardsley at L Plates was amazing. He gave me confidence when I had none and made me smile through every lesson. I don't think he realises how good he is with dealing with any situation thrown at him. I passed my test first time with no faults and I owe it all to him, I've come away with not only my licence but a true friend for life! Thank you Terry xx Clare. Peacehaven. 

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Driving instructors Worthing

October, 2014

Frank Judah was patient, friendly, calm and reliable. Always arriving on time, his lessons were always focused and considered. He has a genuine passion for his job and really wants every student to do well. Highly Recommended. David Bennett. Worthing. 

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Driving instructors Brighton

October, 2014

I’m sat on the couch watching the clock. My palms are all clammy. Beep beep, Damn! He’s on time (again). Why am I so anxious? I’m learning to drive a Suzuki Swift not a Jumbo Jet! 

I’m not sure what it was, but as soon as I sat behind the wheel, all of those nerves seemed to disappear. Was it the feeling of power? Being within touching distance of true freedom? Or the air-con? I guess maybe it was just the calming influence of my bald, 6’3” driving instructor sat in the passenger seat? Dave always made me feel relaxed. He had my weak points and anxieties down within a couple of hours so knew exactly what might be on my mind.

Any worries were laid to rest after a few lessons. I found that the lesson plan of learning something new, practicing it and then starting the next lesson with a recap meant soon, we were just meeting up for a nice little drive from Brighton to Burgess Hill and back each week. Sometimes we stopped for Ice-cream which sounds more romantic than it actually was.

Driving was going well, I had control of the car. I had found my biting point and kept it at the tip of my toes, ready and waiting for when it was time to learn the manoeuvres.

The first was the emergency stop. Tyre screeches and a puff of smoke, I had this one in the bag. I graduated and progressed onto the turn-in-the-road. This one used to spring up a few surprises (narrow roads, oncoming traffic, uneven road surfaces) But I paid attention to Dave’s instructions and it quickly became second nature. Parallel parking was the only one I HAD to get right! Not for me but for my wife (who’s been doing it wrong for years – she learnt with another school!) And when it came to reversing around corners and into car parking bays, Dave made me a master of these after the 2nd attempt (no one is perfect)

It’s fair to say that by the time my practical came around I wasn’t so much nervous but sad that my lessons may be over as they ended up being very enjoyable.

If you learn with L-Plates and are lucky enough to get Dave, look after him, he’s getting old!

Matt - 34, Brighton. Passed with 2 minors (which I contest but I wasn’t going to argue).

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Automatic driving instructors Worthing

September, 2014

At a little shy of 42 years old I decided that I should give learning to drive one more shot, having tried, failed and been mortified by the process, at age 17.

My instructor, Terry Bardsley, was fantastic,for a number of reasons. Not only did he achieve what I believed to be the unachievable (getting me to pass a test), he also gave me the confidence to think that it may actually just be possible.

As well as supporting me to beat my nerves, Terry also assisted me with my severe lack of co-ordination, which I would put down to his brilliant teaching skills and a calm, humorous personality. A lesser man would have refused the challenge!

Whilst I am extremely grateful to Terry for the hours of patient instruction he gave me, I must also apologise to him for the amount of times things went over my head, the times I lost the ability to use words from the question booklet, and instead went flouncing off on an absolute tangent, and for the first test, when I managed to make a three point turn look like a routine from Strictly Come Dancing.

In closing, I have had the best experience learning to drive this time round, and will genuinely miss my weekly lessons with Terry. I cannot recommend him highly enough as an instructor. Jerry Kirbell-Garlick. Worthing. 

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Driving instructors Redhill

September, 2014

John Mell was a fantastic driving instructor, he made learning to drive a relaxed and enjoyable experience. I looked forward to all my lessons which were always fun and I improved quickly under his guidance. I felt completely at ease in his care and enjoyed every lesson. Thank you! Amy Penny. Redhill.

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Automatic driving lessons Brighton

September, 2014

I just recently passed with Terry Bardsley. He really boosted my confidence in the car and never gave up on me. It took me a while due to my nerves. However he was always really enthusiastic with the teaching and made it a lot easier to learn. Terry was never hesitant to any questions that I had to ask and was always positive with me. If Terry ever felt I was unsure he always made me reassure him and myself that I knew what to do. Terry was always on time for my lessons and was open to take me home to where ever I needed to go. I had an amazing experience learning with Terry and it didn't feel like a chore. I always looked forward to my lessons and that was because of Terry. So I would like to say a big thank you to the company and to Terry for giving me the help and support I needed. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone and if I can pass anyone can too! Grace M. Telscombe Cliffs, Brighton. 

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Driving lessons Seaford

September, 2014

I learnt to drive with Dave West, and I've been recommending him until blue in the face since starting with him. I'm not your average nervous person - I have a wonderful cocktail of generalised anxiety disorder including strong social ("performance") anxiety and have panic attacks. I believed for years that driving would be impossible for me. It me took until age 25 to even try booking driving lessons! Even picking up the phone when Dave first called terrified me but, as I remember saying to my partner after we finalised details, "he sounds lovely actually, maybe it'll be okay!" And it really, really was. More than just "okay", even. Dave was immediately friendly and chatty to put me at ease. From the start his teaching was tailored to suit my rather extreme needs. Dave was completely accepting of my anxiety and together we decided how best to modify learning strategies and exposure to new material (like roundabouts, manoeuvres and meeting oncoming traffic) to reduce the risk of a panic attack until my confidence improved. He never once became frustrated or disappointed when my confidence took a knock or if I was close to a panic attack from a minor set-back, which makes him a very rare gem in this world! He was only ever supportive and encouraging - helping me quash the anxiety spirals before they'd start - which I am eternally grateful for. We got on great; we spent a good portion of lessons laughing and chatting, yet we were always on task. Dave could immediately spot and help correct errors and would encourage good, safe driving skills. He thinks of his students as future drivers, not just people wanting to pass exams. He also knew his theory and practical driving exams inside out and could answer any questions about them to help calm nerves, so there wouldn't be any surprises on the day and his students can demonstrate their driving to the best of their ability. He genuinely believed I'd be able to drive if I stuck with it and eventually I believed him too, enough to pass the test first time which I'm still over-the-moon about. I had absolutely no confidence when I started, but the confidence I've gained through learning to drive has seeped into other areas of my life, too. So cheers Dave! Come visit the uni with your family for an astronomy evening sometime for some space fun and a catch-up! :) " --Thanks for reading, Charlotte Clarke. Seaford. 

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Driving lessons Tunbridge Wells

September, 2014

Colin Dawes was a wonderful driving instructor, who taught me the skills I need throughout my learning experience. I would recommend Colin to absolutely everyone, as he was so cheerful and patient with me when I made silly mistakes. Colin was very good at explaining how I could improve and ensured I was able to apply the tips he was giving me better driver. The huge thank you for you Colin Dawes. Chintana x. Tunbridge Wells.

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Driving instructors Tunbridge Wells

September, 2014

I have had lessons with driving for a long while on and off and thought I would never pass my test, Colin Dawes helped me very much to the best of his ability and I highly recommend this very nice guy, he isn't like most other instructors who try to make money, he try to make people pass, and he has trained me well to drive good and for that I thank him and the L Plates Company, Thank you! Matt F. Tunbridge Wells. 

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Driving lessons Eastbourne

September, 2014

Frank became my driving instructor in early February 2014, he was recommended to me via a friend I went to University with.

I passed my driving test on My Mum's Birthday, which was the 2nd of September 2014.

Frank has a zero tolerance for the word "Sorry" and that suited me great. Throughout our lessons we shared the same frustrations of other drivers on the road. We had a laugh.

My lessons were scheduled around my busy full-time work/Mummy duties. Frank chose routes that simulated the directions in which you may drive during your test. I felt at ease during my test as I was following familiar routes.

Frank seems genuine, down to earth, teaches to your ability and has "100%" confidence in you when he knows you're ready for testing day.

Wonderful Scottish accent. Many Thanks, Frank! Hannah Wood. Eastbourne. 

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Driving instructors Hove

September, 2014

I'd just like to say a huge huge thank you to my instructor Jim Eckfold! From the first time I sat in the car, having no previous driving experience, to passing my test within 3 months(!) my instructor, Jim, was very friendly, patient & professional as I developed my driving skills. One of the main aspects of the driving lessons I really found useful, was the numerous mock tests conducted in preparation for the test, as a result I passed first time with only 2 minor faults! :)

I would highly recommended L Plates!! Thanks once again! Sanah Khan. Hove. 

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Driving lessons Pevensey

September, 2014

I recently just passed my driving test & I would like to say a huge thank you to Frank Mclaren! It was him who definitely who got me through my lessons and still had faith in me when I failed my first test, he was so patient with me and made me feel safe and confident on the road! I will without a doubt carry on recommending Frank. So thank you again! Kirsty. Pevensey.

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Driving schools Eastbourne

September, 2014

John Leeming has been teaching me on and off to drive over the last year. I went from a nervous hot mess to passing my test first time. John helped me get past all my fears resulting in me gaining confidence when driving. I felt he pushed me to all the right limits making me realise I can do things I was afraid of. If I ever had financial difficulties John would always understand and would allow me to contact him when I could afford to continue. John is not only a fantastic instructor he also is a wonderful person. There was never awkward silences and he is so polite and friendly. Also he has such patience, I suppose he has to when dealing with learners like myself! I am so happy that I passed first time and I have john to thank. I would highly recommend him to anyone and I shall to all those I speak to who are interested in learning. Natalie Carroll. Eastbourne. 

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Driving lessons Crawley

August, 2014

Raj Purba was a brilliant instructor he made me feel really conformable and at ease with the car, i will like to thank him firstly for building up my confidence on the road and for him sticking with me from start to finish as i was not the easiest person to teach and thing took a little longer to get the hang off but without this hard work and confidences in me i would not have been able to do it. Disha Damani. Crawley.

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Driving schools Crawley

August, 2014

Learning how to drive with Raj Purba is a confidence boost, he doesn't make you feel bad if you do something wrong, just tells you how to improve it next time. Raj is always on time and he makes you feel comfortable as he is very friendly and has funny banter which makes the driving lessons fun! With raj you're able to choose what you want to do in each lesson this makes you feel involved with your own learning and thats what everyone looks for! Would highly recommend as hes highly efficient. Hayley Smith. Crawley. 

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Driving lessons Bexhill

August, 2014

I would like to say that my driving instructor, Mark Napier was very patient and explained things very clearly. He also offers lots of different methods for retaining and explaining information so he really can accommodate any learning style! I couldn't recommend him enough! Thank you! Alexis Cooper-Dervan. Bexhill on sea.

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Driving lessons Brighton

August, 2014

An enormous thank you to Dave West who helped me to pass my driving test this morning!

When I first started with Dave at L Plates, I had just completed a block of lessons with my first instructor. Unstructured lesson plans and no proper explanation of how to use the clutch had left me frustrated, confused and low in confidence. Passing my test seemed like an unattainable dream.

This all changed after getting behind the wheel with Dave. Within our first hour lesson, he had explained exactly how the clutch worked and I watched in amazement as I controlled the car on a hill with ease and skill! I was surprised at how quickly I gained confidence on the road. We always recapped what I had learnt the previous lesson, which meant that I was always progressing & building on prior knowledge and skill.

Dave is a calm, encouraging & reassuring presence in the passenger seat. He put across concepts with an effective mix of visual aids, verbal explanations and good old humour! What really impressed me in his teaching was how he always knew exactly how and why something didn't go quite right, and in my case it was usually because I was worrying about a mistake I had made earlier! He was always positive, often displaying more confidence in my ability to pass than I did. This was invaluable as it spurred me on whenever I showed signs of doubting myself. 

On the day of my test I was a bag of nerves, but Dave miraculously managed to put me at ease and help me focus. I have not only walked away with a pass, but a genuine friend. Rest assured that Dave at L Plates will get you through! He has transformed me from an anxious stalling caterpillar into a soaring butterfly on the road.

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Driving schools Tonbridge

August, 2014

I was able to learn in a comfortable and safe environment with Colin Dawes and I also never felt overwhelmed or pushed to drive at higher levels without being ready. Being able to learn at my own standards I felt more confident and became a better safe driver. Phoebe DSouza. Tonbridge. 

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Driving lessons St Leonards on sea

August, 2014

I passed my test first time with L Plates and I can honestly say if it wasn't for the patience and professionalism of my instructor Gareth Heard I don't believe I would have. Nothing could have prepared me for the nerves I felt when on my test but Gareths calm words of reassurance and positivity were a massive help. I wasn't expecting Gareth to be so genuinely happy for me when I passed but he really was and it only made me even more pleased with my choice of driving school. I couldn't recommend Gareth enough to anyone looking for a driving instructor and would like to thank him and everyone at L Plates for the great service I received, excellent tuition and an instructor who cares.

Thank You. Antony Rolland. St Leonards on sea.

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Driving lessons Hastings

August, 2014

I would like to thank my instructor Gareth Heard and L Plates Driving School for helping me all the way. I spent nearly a year doing lessons with Gareth, who dedicated many hours teaching me to drive. He was a great instructor as he always explained every aspect of the driving thoroughly and allowed me to develop my skills every lesson, so that I could get to a high standard for the driving test. He was very patient and encouraging even when I found it difficult. 

I would recommend him to anyone, I couldn't have passed without him. I would also recommend L Plates as they were very professional and the deal for block booking really helped me to do more lessons. Again Thank You !! Charlie Bateman, Hastings.

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Driving schools Worthing

August, 2014

Frank Judah was a brilliant instructor, I thoroughly enjoyed being taught by him. He always explained things very well and made me feel very calm during the lessons. Unlike other instructors Frank prepares you for driving beyond the test, he doesn't just teach you how to past the test. He teaches at a very high standard, I would recommend him as a driving instructor to anybody. Thank you L Plates! Louise Cranfield. Worthing. 

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Driving lessons Hove

August, 2014

Learning to drive is both daunting and exciting. I came to L-Plates following a 7 year hiatus from driving lessons with a different company. I felt frustrated with myself that I didn't persevere first time round.

After my first lesson with Dave, he told me I should book my practical test (having passed my theory already). I was sceptical. But after a couple more lessons; I did. His belief in my abilities was far greater than my own, but it's a testament to him and his teaching style that all of that confidence is passed onto you.

If I ever felt unsure, a few words from Dave would quickly calm my nerves.

He seems to know what you're thinking and stressing about before you've even had a chance to formulate your concerns into a sentence.

His focus on the end goal (passing your practical) is exactly the same as yours, and he will help you get there in no time.

On a personal note, although I'm chuffed to pieces to have passed my test, I am going to miss our weekly two hour lessons no end.

Dave is a kind, intelligent man that I respect a great deal.

He is also hilarious.

Thank you L-Plates, and thank you Mr Dave West for helping me to become a safe, confident driver. It's been emotional. Roisin Whittington. Hove

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Driving lessons Ringmer

August, 2014

I had lessons with David West and passed first time. He offers great support and good learning techniques especially for the manoeuvres such as parallel parking. He's patient, as I wasn't very natural with driving but he adjusts the lessons and teaching accordingly to fit my understanding. He's very calm and understanding when I did things wrong and took time to explain everything. He also carries a folder with pictures explaining different types of traffic lights, rules and signs of road and manoeuvres. He's a great teacher, very supportive and has a great understanding of working with individual needs which helped me pass. Thank you David! Shilpa Raveendran. Ringmer.

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Driving instructors Sompting

July, 2014

Frank Judah has truly been a great driving instructor. He has always been very flexible with lessons, allowing me to fit them in after work and on the weekends. He has also been great at letting me choose what we cover in our lessons so I could focus on my weakness and make these areas better. He has been a great support during the whole process and has always motivated me to carry on and to not give up! Thank you Frank! Emily Ralph. Sompting.

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Driving instructors Horley

July, 2014

John Mell is a very reliable instructor, especially compared to previous ones I've had he is ALWAYS on time and is very flexible when booking a lesson; which was good for people like me who works different shifts. He was always exstremely patient and positive. He is a genuinely friendly and approachable person by nature so I was never scared or felt awkward asking questions or asking him to repeat something. We always reviewed our previous lessons and used that as a guide to what we would do next time; aswell as asking me what I would like to achieve in a lesson and would I would like to work on most, he was also always prepared for a lesson with a written down plan. He was recommended to me by a friend and I would recommend them to EVERYONE in the area. Amanda Gordon. Horley.

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Driving lessons Tunbridge Wells

July, 2014

Colin gave so much time and support whilst teaching me to drive and would do anything extra to help. He has such an enthusiastic approach which gave me such confidence in my own driving as well as his instructing, as well as a comfortable environment to learn in. Everything taught is thorough and repeated, encouraging the skills he taught, to stay with me whilst driving for the rest of my life. Molly Irwin. Tunbridge Wells.

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Driving schools Heathfield

July, 2014

I have been with Frank Mcclaren since October 2013 and I can not express how amazing he has been! He has always made me feel comfortable and calm and explains things so well! He has been so persistant with me through out and always believing in me even when I didn't!  I really couldn't have passed my test without Frank, I would definitely recommend him and L Plates to anyone! Thank you Frank!!! Beth Watkivs. Heathfield.

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Driving lessons Tonbridge

July, 2014

I believe Colin Dawes personified what it means to be a great driving instructor; Friendly and professional, Colin would never chastise me for a mistake, in fact, I always felt at ease and relaxed under Colin's instruction, always providing standard setting training and tips for improvement in a friendly and informal manner, Colin provided the best tutoring and most friendly atmosphere a learner could ask for. Reece Webb. Tonbridge.

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Driving schools Bexhill

July, 2014

I just want to say a big thank you to Frank McLaren who is truly is a terrific driving instructor and a really great guy. He was brilliant at helping me build confidence quickly and he is very patient indeed. Frank really understands how daunting it is to start learning to drive and is excellent at helping you tackle your weaknesses and gain strong all round driving skills. A superb driving instructor! Highly recommended. Alex Davies. Bexhill. 

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Driving instructors Hailsham

July, 2014

I want to say a massive thank you to Frank McLaren who helped me tremendously throughout the time I spent learning to drive. Frank is a friendly instructor and made me feel at ease from the very beginning. He targeted my weaknesses and always had faith in me to do well and pass my test. This allowed my confidence to build as a safe driver. Frank is a very patient instructor and spent time ensuring I was fully comfortable with all situations on the road. He was very understanding on my mentality as a learner and sometimes a hesitant driver. I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent learning to drive with Frank and would highly recommend him! Emma Myddleton. Hailsham

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Driving lessons Heathfield

July, 2014

I'd like to say a huge thank you to John Leeming for his teaching. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient and he consistently identified my strengths and weaknesses in order to improve my driving. He helped me build my confidence to the point where I feel comfortable driving and I can enjoy it. Thank you very much. Kai Laddiman. Heathfield. 

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Driving instructors Hastings

July, 2014

Learning to drive with L Plates has been a great experience and very rewarding. Gareth Heard has helped grow from a nervous and reluctant driver into a confident and safe driver. He helped me overcome a lot of obstacles and made me feel very relaxed when driving. I will miss all the chats abouts dogs and hope your new puppy Dorris fits in well! Thank You so much to Gareth for putting up with me for so long! A brilliantly funny and helpful instructor - highly recommended! Jo Richardson. Hastings.

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Driving instructors Crawley

June, 2014

I was wondering whether I would be able to tackle the never ending roundabouts in and around Crawley. With a very limited practical driving knowledge I came to Giles Blanch. He is very kind and a brilliant teacher. He continuously feeds in excellent instructions during the driving hour and corrects the mistake as and when required. I really appreciate his patience in teaching me and also his brilliance in providing adequate instruction for a newbie like me. Even if you could grab only 50% of what he says and teaches, anyone can definitely pass. Above all he is a very good man at heart and fun to be with person. Arunan Kannan. Crawley. 

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Driving schools Tunbridge Wells

June, 2014

I have had experience with four different driving instructors in the area, having previously started learning to drive before an injury. Colin Dawes was by far head and shoulders above any of the others. Not only does he know all the technicality you need to pass he knows how to coach the best out of you as an individual. He knows when to push you a little harder and when to back off and let things happen at a natural speed. If I had to redo the whole thing I wouldn't think twice about booking back in with Colin as he definitely made the whole process as easy and as stress free as could be expected. Thanks again and all the best. Charlie Large. Tunbridge Wells. 

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Automatic driving lessons Hastings

June, 2014

I feel really very lucky to of had Mark Napier as my driving instructor. He was very patient, supportive and very friendly. I was a very nervous and anxiaus driver but Mark was always patient, calm and helpful. Thanks to Mark my confidance grew quickly as he always helped me deal with all the situations, I struggled to understand when driving and explaninig things with patience many times without making feel bad or embarrassed. All this experience, l felt safe because of his quick reaction in some difficult situations when l get very nervous and panic a lot. Mark, you a great person and the best driving instructor. Thank you so much because driving changed my live forever. I would recommend Mark to absolutely anyone I could. He was punctual and reliable with lessons time and dates.

Thank you again Mark and good luck. Fatima Nahoor. Hastings. 

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Driving lessons Crawley

June, 2014

I started driving with Raj Purba just a few days after I turned 17. I was very nervous to begin with but Raj made me feel comfortable from my first lesson. He let me get behind the wheel straight away and gave me the confidence and skills to be comfortable driving through his patient method of teaching and his skills at explaining situations and procedures on the road, and re explaining them when I didn't understand fully. With the areas in which I needed more practice we focused on these before the test to ensure I was definitely ready. I passed my test first time all thanks to Raj! Apart from learning to drive and passing the test I also had a really great time with him, he is a really lovely bloke and I would thoroughly recommend learning to drive with him! Leah Hickin. Crawley.

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Driving schools Crawley

May, 2014

Giles Blanch was very easy to get along with and made me feel comfortable throughout all my lessons. I learnt how to drive quickly but mainly as safely as possible. I highly recommend Giles to anybody who wishes to start learning to drive. Thank you. Sam Smith. Crawley.

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Driving instructors Crawley

May, 2014

I feel really lucky to have had John Mell as my driving instructor. He ensured I was 100% confident at each stage before we moved on and took it completely at my pace. It is this approach that I credit my first time pass! John was so patient and always extremely positive. Everyone should have a John! Shelley Hackett. Crawley. 

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Driving lessons Burgess Hill

May, 2014

After failing my test ten years ago I wasn't particularly confident getting back behind the wheel but Giles Blanch made me feel at ease right from the first lesson and gave me the confidence I needed to start driving again. He made it seem so much less stressful and difficult than I remembered, and I started to enjoy driving and actually looked forward to my lessons! 

Although I didn't pass first time with Giles, I only got 3 minors and 1 serious and this just boosted my confidence even more that I really could do it.

I took my second test 4 weeks after Giles got a new car so I didn't have much time to get used to it, but Giles made sure I was 100% happy with the new car prior to the test and I'm very pleased to say I passed with only 1 minor!! 

After ten years, I can't believe I've finally passed and this was without a doubt due to having an instructor who was patient, genuinely interested, and a great teacher.

Thank you Giles for making driving fun and enjoyable. Jennifer Cheung. Burgess Hill

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Driving schools Hove

May, 2014

I would like to start by saying thank you Jim and L Plates! I was highly recommended to learn to drive with Jim Eckford by a few friends who had learnt with him. I was a little nervous to start learning to drive, but with Jim's teaching I got the confidence and passed! Jim teaches you at your pace, making sure you are happy and confident while driving! I will 100% be handing over his details to any friends and family who want to learn to drive! Ella Bernhardt. Hove. 

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Driving schools Hastings

May, 2014

Patient, supportive and relaxed, Gareth Heard puts you at ease as soon as you get you get in the car. Having had lessons with other instructors without much success, I found my lessons with Gareth enjoyable and comfortable. I booked the test with some uncertainty but with words of encouragement and a great approach to teaching, he made sure I passed first time! Huge thank you Gareth and L Plates. Couldn't recommend enough! Joe Tomlin. Hastings. 

www.lplatesdrivingschool.co.uk

Driving instructors Redhill

April, 2014

I would like to thank John Mell in helping me learn to drive with L Plates driving school, I would highly recommend him to friends and family. He's a great driving instructor with alot of patience and helpful techniques in learning to drive. Thank you once again. Hayley. Redhill.

www.lplatesdrivingschool.co.uk