Client Reviews – Manual Driving Lessons

James was a brilliant driving instructor always calm and informative. Gave me all the skills and confidence which allowed for a pass first time – cannot recommend him enough. Cheers.

I had a fantastic experience with Britannia Driving School and couldn’t recommend them more. My driving instructor Jon was absolutely amazing – always punctual, incredibly organised, and genuinely willing to go the extra mile to make sure I felt confident and prepared. His calm, patient approach and clear explanations made every lesson enjoyable and productive. I’m really glad I chose Britannia Driving School. The service was professional from start to finish, and Jon’s support made a huge difference. Thank you for such a great experience!

Great experience. I began my driving journey at the end of 2024, and my driving instructor, James, was patient and helped me build my confidence on the road. I would highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive.

I can’t thank Frank enough for his incredible support and guidance throughout my training journey. Thanks to his expertise and decades of experience, I successfully passed my Part 3!

He has a fantastic ability to break down complex concepts and help you truly understand not just what to teach, but how to teach it effectively. His depth of knowledge and passion for driver training really shine through in every session.

Every lesson felt tailored to my needs, and I came away more confident, skilled, and inspired to be the best instructor I can be.

If you’re serious about becoming a great driving instructor, I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He’s an outstanding trainer who genuinely cares about your progress and success.

My daughters instructor Jon was thorough and done an amazing job at adjusting his teaching skills to suit my daughter.
I honestly do not have a negative thing to say.
Highly recommend Britannia and Jon!

I had a couple of driving instructors before trying Britannia. They sent Jon, and he is by far the most knowledgeable and experienced of them all. He was always punctual, gave clear instructions and explained how to do things properly. He taught me how to drive, not just pass the test. I passed with two minors and would recommend Jon and Britannia to anyone. The office staff were also very helpful when I had any queries.

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I recently passed my driving test on the first attempt, and I’d like to thank my instructor. He was very helpful, patient, and supportive throughout my lessons. I really appreciate his clear explanations and guidance — highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive!

I did 6hr lessons with Oscar in for two days, and I have passed my test on 09/10/2025 after 5 attempts. Oscar was very supportive and helpful. He took me through all the important maneuvers that i needed to know, and they turned out to be very help ful because they were the same maneuvers that i was asked to do.

James was a friendly and engaging teacher who had a nice manner.
He made both my girls feel comfortable and relaxed (as possible) and made the whole experience bearable for them.

After driving lessons on and off for years and finally taking my first failed test last year, I started lessons with Johnnie.

As someone with anxiety and spatial awareness problems, driving can be both stressful and tricky! Johnnie was patient, helpful, and ultimately got me to pass my second test (with only 3 minors!)

He was clear about what needed to change and improve without making me feel stupid or stressed (which I have sadly experienced with other instructors).

Would definitely recommend!

Great driving school. Jon is an exceptional instructor always going above and beyond to help you. Car was always clean and instructor always in time. Jon Made sure i was completely ready for my test.

Oscar is a brilliant driving instructor. His calm manner was very helpful in ironing out some of my early errors. He knows the right time to raise an issue and how to address it. His knowledge of the area was very helpful for the test. All of which helped me to pass first time with just one minor. More importantly though, he genuinely cared about my progress and ultimate success. A nice human being

After learning with Adam I successfully passed my driving test with 3 minors. His professional and calm approach made me feel at ease whilst learning. I was able to overcome my anxieties and now can confidently drive. I would recommend for any new student.

George was my driving instructor, very thorough which totally helped me pass first time with one minor! Thank you George!

I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor than George! From day one, he was kind, incredibly patient, and always calm — even when I made the same mistakes more than once. George never made me feel embarrassed or discouraged; instead, he guided me with confidence and understanding every step of the way.

His teaching style is clear, encouraging, and tailored to your pace. His mix of top-tier driving knowledge and good humour made lessons something to actually looked forward to!

Thanks to George, I passed my test and I can’t recommend him highly enough!

After a disappointing experience with another driving school, I approached Oscar from Britannia with some hesitation – but from our very first lesson, I knew I was in good hands.

Oscar’s approach was exactly what I needed: clear, direct, and fair. He wasted no time getting to the heart of what I needed to improve (junctions, roundabouts, manouvers etc.), and his calm, professional manner made it easy to build both my skills and my confidence behind the wheel.

In just six lessons, I went from feeling unsure about my driving ability and still regulalry stalling to passing my test with only one minor fault -something I never thought possible in such a short time.

I’m incredibly grateful for Oscar’s excellent instruction and support. I would highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive in South London – especially those who want focused, efficient, and confidence-building guidance.

I recently passed my driving test with a perfect score, and I’m really grateful to my instructors, for helping me get there.

My main instructor, Johnnie, was fantastic — calm, patient, and supportive throughout my learning journey. Starting from zero experience, he guided me step by step and really helped build my confidence behind the wheel.

I also had a mock test session with Oscar, who was equally great. He took me around the test area, shared useful tips, and made sure I was well-prepared for the real thing. His feedback was incredibly helpful and definitely contributed to my perfect pass.

The driving school itself was a bit of a mixed experience. My first assigned instructor never showed up and completely ghosted me, which was frustrating. I also had issues with vouchers not being delivered and needing to be reissued. The customer service team was helpful once I got in touch and resolved the issues.

Despite those bumps, I’d highly recommend Johnnie and Oscar. They’re both professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping their students succeed.

I had a great learning experience with my instructor Gary – he was always patient and kind and made every lesson fun. I passed today first time with 0 minors, so I think that tells you everything you need to know about how good an instructor Gary is!

Both my kids have been taking their driving lessons with Jon and both of them passed their test at first try. Can’t praise Jon enough for his engagement and his accurate way of teaching all the steps to become a successful driver. Both my son and daughter have absolutely loved their lessons. So a 5 star review for Jon and Britannia Driving School.

I was steered to success by my excellent instructor, Johnnie.
Ever cool, calm, insightful and great company on the early morning lessons. Would most certainly recommend him and Britannia in the future!