Customer Reviews

"Raph is a great instructor, he helped me pass first time and even got me an earlier test date. He's good to talk to, very friendly and passionate about helping me learn. Would highly recommend"

"Lucy is a fantastic instructor who really helped in building my confidence and ensuring i was ready for my test. I have recommended some of my friends already which proves her value as an instructor"

"Martin is an amazing driving instructor who is calming and reassuring. In only 8 months i was test ready, passing first time and that's all thanks to him. I couldn't ask for a better i structured. He is understanding, flexible and reassuring. Definitely recommend."

"Moska is the best instructor. She has got patient and very helpful. Also explain everything and can understand easily. Recommend her everyone."

"I had Mo for 30 hours of driving and he was amazing! Keen on making my driving ability improve and always good laughs while driving, never a dull moment. Leading up to the test he was especially reassuring and confident in my ability and gave me all the tips and tricks into passing first time! Mo is a great guy, I would 100% recommend to anyone!"

"I am so lucky I found Jenny! She is calm, comforting and goes at the pace of her student. I am neurodiverse and Jenny made driving feel possible in the many moments I thought I couldn't do it. I always felt at ease with her by my side. There was never a problem too big, Jenny always had a solution and broke down every instruction until I understood. She has brilliant strategies for remembering manoeuvres and gives soft reminders when you need them. I couldn't have passed without Jenny's patience and understanding. I'm going to miss her sitting next to me!"

"I recently passed my driving test, and I truly couldn't have done it without Shantelle. From day one, she was patient, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable. Every lesson felt calm and structured, and she always explained things in a way that made driving feel less intimidating and more achievable. What I appreciated most was her ability to build confidence, any mistakes were met with guidance and I always felt safe behind the wheel. Her tips and techniques were spot-on for the test, and thanks to Shantelle, I felt fully prepared on the day. I highly recommend Shantelle to anyone looking for a friendly, professional, and genuinely caring driving instructor. An amazing experience from start to finish!"

"Julie is the kindest, most patient, loveliest driving instructor you'll ever meet. If you're looking to build confidence on the roads and pass your test with flying colours, look no further. During my time being taught by Julie, I felt comfortable, happy and above-all, safe. I passed my test first time and I'm confident Julie has given me the skills I need to stay safe on the road whenever I drive."

"Janine is a very good driving instructor, she's calm and very friendly, she make me feel safe on the roads, would highly recommend"

"I had Chris as my driving instructor from January to when I passed my test first time in October and he was one of the nicest people ive ever met. never any awkwardness at all and always a nice environment. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone I could."

"Angela is excellent, i couldn't ask for a better instructor, she is very reliable and always on time, she always teaches with clear directions and is very supportive. If it wasn't for Angela I never would've passed first time with 0 driving faults. She helped me get test ready in 4 months, having a driving instructor like her makes driving feel very calm and easy. I would 100% recommend Angela!"

"Best Instructor Out There – Highly Recommended! I can't say enough good things about Eddie O'Brien. We highly, highly recommend him! Eddie worked incredibly hard with my wife, and the immense patience and effort he put into teaching her were absolutely outstanding. We had been to different driving schools and instructors before, and their teaching methods and commitment to the student's time often felt secondary—it felt like they were just focused on the money. With Eddie, that was absolutely not the case. He truly gives his students training priority and uses the best teaching methods available. Because of his dedication and superb teaching, my wife passed her driving test on the very first attempt! If you are looking for an instructor who is patient, committed, and genuinely cares about his students passing, Eddie O'Brien is the man to hire. He is simply the best instructor we have encountered. Thank you Eddie, we really appreciate your hard work and time."

"Tony Dimmcok is the best driving instructor I've ever had! When I first started learning I had been through two instructors who had destroyed my confidence. Tony explains everything in such a simple way to understand and is really supportive throughout. Thanks to him I passed first time !!"

"Julie stepped in for us at very short notice to teach my daughter when DVSA moved her test at short notice to a date her instructor was on holiday. It was a different car and there was only a week or so to get used to it- we had several lessons with her and Julie was so patient and thorough. She got her confidence up in a super short period of time and she passed her test! My daughter really enjoyed the lessons and felt very comfortable with Julie straight away. I would thoroughly recommend Julie to any young person wanting to learn to drive!"

"I couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor than Dave. As someone who started lessons feeling quite nervous and unsure behind the wheel, Dave's calm, patient, and reassuring approach made all the difference. His ability to explain everything clearly and break down even the trickiest parts of driving helped build my confidence lesson by lesson. Dave's knowledge, encouragement, and commitment to safe driving pushed me to become not just test-ready, but a genuinely confident and capable driver. Thanks to his support, I passed with a high standard—something I didn't think was possible when I first started. I wholeheartedly recommend Dave to anyone learning to drive, especially if you're feeling anxious or unsure. He truly is an outstanding instructor."

"Tony O'Brien is an amazing driving instructor, he made sure I was confident in my driving abilities and made sure I was confident in all aspects of driving, when I got a bit nervous on test day he told me to forget it was test day and just drive like a normal day and relax and drive how you normally would and forget the instructor was there, I would recommend him 100x over very good instructor and knows what he is doing. The best driving company around."

"Darren is an amazing instructor! He's very patient, clear and makes every lesson count. He's very supportive and encouraging. 100% recommend!!"

"Moska is an amazing driving instructor, she is very knowledgeable and supportive of you and your driving journey, ensuring you feel confident and ready behind the wheel to take your test, which I did today and passed! Thank you! Highly recommend always goes the extra mile to help you progress and make your dream of being a full licence holder a reality with her teaching"

"Matt is amazing. He creates a friendly and relaxed environment whilst also being able to tell you how it is. He puts all his effort into making sure you are test ready and have the confidence to pass. Thank you Matt!!"

"After many driving lessons with different driving instructors. I then came across Ian Who has made the experience more enjoyable and able me to conquer my fears and my nerves and pass . Thank you very much for all the patience And kindness that I have been shown and encouragement."

"Passed first try with 4 minors! Shantelle was my driving instructor, and I honestly couldn't recommend anyone more than her! She's funny, down to earth, and very encouraging. Her car was very clean every lesson. I had two instructors prior to her, but I can confidently say that she could not compare. She genuinely cares about getting you to be confident with your driving, and will push you to be your best. As an extra, I am on the spectrum and she completely understood and worked with me and my difficulties. I am really happy that I was able to have Shantelle as my instructor!"

"I cannot thank Mo enough for professional learning ! Mo is the most understanding and supportive driving instructor . Mo helped me to build confidence and I managed to pass first time !!! Brilliant tailored lessons , very structured and personalised to one's needs . Lessons were always fun , comfortable and professional . Mo is a fantastic driving instructor and I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you again for everything."

"Before Rob I was quite anxious on the roads, especially in Bedford but Rob gave me massive encouragement and confidence through lessons to help me prepare and pass my test. He's so patient, and kind- I would highly recommend him as a driving instructor (I got recommended to him by a family member)!"

"Darren Adams is a great driving instructor, taught me everything that was needed to pass my test with flying colours FIRST TIME!!!! All my friends who had Darren also passed first time and I would highly recommend having him as your instructor"

"I had such a great experience learning with Haroon. He was patient, kind, and explained everything so clearly. Coming from another country with completely different road directions and rules, I found it quite challenging at first, but his support and encouragement made me feel confident and comfortable while learning. Thank you so much!"

"He is doing a great job, well professional and knows exactly how to teach and what areas to cover."

"I recently passed my driving test in Aylesbury test center, and I couldn't have done it without the incredible support and guidance of Noman Jameel. From the very first lesson, he made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. His teaching style is calm, clear, and patient – perfect for any learner, whether you're a complete beginner or just brushing up. Every lesson was structured, focused, and tailored to my progress. On top of that, they were always punctual, professional, and easy to get along with. If you're looking for a reliable, friendly, and skilled driving instructor, I genuinely couldn't recommend Noman Jameel enough. Thank you so much for helping me become a safe and confident driver!"

"Would highly recommend Mo, had a great relationship with him to help me pass first time!"

"Thank you Tony for all your help, you helped me feel really confident and prepared for my test."

"Had an amazing experience learning to drive due to Dave being patient, understanding and willing to work with me when I lacked confidence!"

"He was very supportive and encouraging throughout every lesson. He helped me push through challenging aspects of driving. Overall a great driver instructor."

"Janine at DLA driving school has been nothing short of wonderful. My daughter had 2 instructors prior to Janine - the last one knocked her confidence so much she refused to get in the car to practise. Janine has been incredibly encouraging, calm and super positive. She helped my daughter pass her driving test first time. I highly recommend Janine - her communication, motivation and encouragement have been brilliant. Thank you Janine"

"Darren was a really good instructor who really helped me learn and improve my driving over the lessons and I wouldn't have passed first time without his help and guidance"

"He is a very good driving instructor and with his teaching I was able to pass"

"Angela was very kind, caring and very thoughtful. The lessons were always swift and always on time. She helped me get test ready and got me through my test very comfortably. I recommend Angela to any learners."

"Top notch driving instructor. Sincere and always wants you to do well. Very knowledgeable and if you're serious about learning to drive he's the guy, he will get you to not only pass but you will surpass the level needed which will stand you in good stead. An all round good guy and easy to work with."

"Great teacher, really patient with me and was happy to go over things until I fully understood. Made me feel relaxed and comfortable at all times and is very understanding.Would definitely recommend."

"I would not have passed my test if it had not been for Tony. He understood my fear and anxiety of driving. An experienced, knowledgeable and kind instructor and I'm so very grateful he kept his faith in me when I wanted to give up! Thank you..great guy, great instructor"

"Kelsey is an amazing teacher , patient, nice and very professional. I wouldn't pass my test without her . I will recommend her to everyone. Many many thanks for your support."

"Suny is an amazing instructor, she always made sure I was comfortable when learning new things and encouraged me to make strong progress in my driving journey. She is a pleasure to be around and a fab instructor in general. Thanks to her I passed my test today."

"Gary is such a patient and amazing driving instructor who gave me the confidence to pass first time. He made me feel so at ease and helped me push through the aspects of driving that I found challenging. I couldn't recommend a kinder person"

"Passed with 2 minors, Luke has been friendly and calm whilst helping me learn a new skill, very grateful!! Would 100% recommend"

"I'd like to say Matt has helped me massively in a short term. Very grateful I had such an amazing driving instructor who was willing to work with me till the very end . If it weren't for Matt, I wouldn't be as confident to drive on the road. Massive thanks!"

"Jenny was such a good teacher, so helpful and calm and helped me pass first time!"

"Rob is by far the best driving instructor I've ever had. I moved from my old instructor to Rob, and instantly I could notice the difference. He helped me pass relatively quickly, and for that I'm grateful to him!"

"Thank you DLA for teaching me to drive. I had Darren and he was brilliant and patient the whole way through, and he helped me pass first time!"

"HIGHLY recommend Haroon, I passed today first time with only 1 minor! Haroon was so patient with me throughout the whole 8 months of me having lessons and I couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor!! "

"Matthew was an amazing instructor very calm easy to work with, loves his job and you can tell would definitely recommend him to anyone 10/10"

"Can't express how grateful I am to have had Moska as my driving instructor. From day one she was extremely encouraging and didn't ever make me feel like I couldn't do something. She explains everything extremely clearly with great detail and would ensure I wouldn't do anything without making sure I knew what to do. Couldn't recommend her more highly to anyone looking to start/ looking to start again."

"Rob, thanks for your patience and good humor (even when I didn't do things quite right). I started off as an anxious driver, but you gave me the confidence to pass. Your knowledge and experience is outstanding. The lessons were excellent, they were very well structured with very clear objectives. Thank you for teaching me how to drive safely and with confidence."

"Passed my test today all thanks to Tony O and his amazing teaching and support. Eternally grateful!"

"Angela is absolutely fab! Couldn't have asked for a better instructor. She teaches and explains things really well and overall very knowledgeable on the rules of the road. Having a calm and friendly instructor makes a huge impact on the way you learn, and Angela ticks all the boxes. Thank you thank you!!"

"Fantastic experience learning to drive with Eddie. A great teacher and a very pleasant person, he was superb!!. Would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a driving instructor. A top fella! Thanks for the support Eddie, all the best to you and family. "

"Dave W was very patient, understanding and will miss our conversations which kept me calm when driving, he is a fantastic instructor and will definitely recommend him to others😁 Thankyou Dave, for helping me pass!"

"Darren is a great instructor, very patient and encouraging. Would highly recommend"

"I was with Garry Herman. He was incredible, very patient with my driving no matter how bad it was and overall the best driving instructor. 5 STARS doesn't describe how good this instructor is."

"Rob is a really patient and understanding instructor. When driving with him he always explained everything so well and detailed, he always answered my questions thoughtfully and made me feel understood. He is also a really comfortable and professional instructor. For the test he really helped me keep calm and make me feel confident in myself that I can pass. Couldn't recommend him more!"

"I loved my lessons from day one absolutely brilliant .Moska is absolutely the best driving instructor, very easy to listen to. Moska explains everything very well . Very easy to follow her instructions. Very calm instructor which makes you feel comfortable. Even if you get it wronge moska will explain again and help you . Thank you so much 💓 . I would definitely recommend this driving school."

"A huge thank you to Moska, my amazing driving instructor, for helping me pass my test! From the very first lesson, Moska was patient and supportive. She explained everything so clearly and made sure I felt confident behind the wheel. Her calm approach and encouragement turned what could have been a stressful experience into something enjoyable. I couldn't have done it without her expert guidance, and I'd highly recommend Moska to anyone looking to learn to drive."

"Stewart has done such a great job of teaching my daughter and getting her through her test, first time pass!!!! He is really accommodating and ensures each lesson happens as planned . We recommend him 100%!"

"I had the best experience with Jenny. Such a lovely lady made me feel so comfortable and such a good instructor!!"

"Had an instructor from a different company for 11 months and failed my test the first time, switched driving instructors to Ray and he got me passed within just under 6 months! couldn't of asked for a better teacher for my driving!!"

"My driving instructor Ray was Amazing. His calm and driven attitude really motivated me to succeed in passing my driving test first time, I have no complaints and would highly recommend ray. Thank you"

"Highly Recommend – Passed First Time! I started driving with Julie in February and just passed my test first time! From the very beginning, she made me feel calm, confident, and supported. Julie is incredibly patient, explains things clearly, and always gives helpful feedback to improve. She's not just a great instructor—she genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed."

"I am so pleased I had Sam to teach me how to drive as she made it so simple and I loved her idea of the dots to help with reverse positioning would recommend Sam to anyone."

"i am hugely grateful to have passed first time with darren's help. everything was always explained clearly and kindly to me which made driving a lot calmer and easier. equally, darren was always enthusiastic and encouraging, even taking time out over christmas on the day of my test. highly recommend!"

"I couldn't have chose a better driving instructor to teach me, Samantha understood that I learn better by doing things and taught me in a way that she knew would help me out, instead of telling me things, she would show me the process and get me to do it. Fingers crossed I never need to but I would definitely go back to her and recommend her to anyone."

"Had him for about 30 lessons going from a complete beginner to passing my test in the rain with only 3 minor faults. A very friendly, safe instructor who is very knowledgeable and a great teacher. Would absolutely recommend for any leaner in Leighton Buzzard or surrounding areas!"

"From the first day luring to drive with Angela I felt like we had known each other for years. I felt welcome and comfortable to start driving right away. Angela is down to earth and just wants you to do well in your test. Angela was quick to correct any problems or bad habits i had in a way that my best friend would. Giving me the skills and confidence to smash it on test day. I can't thank Angela enough for such a good introduction to driving and helping to develop my skills and confidence to pass first time."

"Darren was an amazing driving instructor. He always made me feel at ease and was so patient with me throughout. I now feel so confident with driving and I couldn't thank him enough. Would highly recommend him to anyone"

"Dave is an amazing instructor, very patient, caring and professional, since driving with Dave he has changed my whole outlook on driving and given me a new found confidence on the road and within myself, 10/10 instructor I can't thank Dave enough for helping me get my license!"

"Dave is an amazing instructor and person. Always calm, can clearly explain everything in an understandable way. Would recommend to anyone!"

"She's amazing! She's so patient, helpful, positive and encouraging! I couldn't have done it without her."

"No words can explain my appreciation to Tony. He was calm, patient, positive, clear with his instructions and always firm but fair. After each lesson he made sure I always celebrated my achievements and not dwell on my mistakes. I went from learning manual to automatic due to nerves but Tony was fantastic with me from start to test day. I couldn't recommend and sing his praises more. Thank you Tony and DLA. Forever thankful. Amy. X"

"My personal experience with DLA was brilliant. So stress free, Darren taught me everything I needed to know and more to feel both safe and confident for test day and going forward. I can’t thank him enough :)"

"Fantastic learning experience with Eddie at DLA. Great instruction, very happy to have passed ! Highly recommend"

"I had Lucy as an instructor, she is so kind and very patient. I could not recommend her enough to anyone looking for an instructor. She helped me pass first time which I am so grateful for."

"Lucy is a great instructor. I started off nervous but with her friendly help I got confident and passed my test first time :)"

"I had a great experience learning to drive. I really wasn’t very confident initially, but Martin went through the whole process methodically and clearly. I passed on my second time and have been delighted with the professionalism and communication displayed. Many thanks."

"Learning to drive didn't come easily to me, I had no confidence that I could do it and was extremely nervous but Tony from DLA believed in me! he was firm but fair and when things got a bit much he would pull me over somewhere quiet and we'd talk about what was going wrong and when I was ready we'd go again. Tony taught me to focus on the positives and what had gone well during my lesson rather than dwell on my mistakes. If it weren't for Tony, I think I'd have given up, I got there in the end and am becoming more and more confident, Thank you Tony, I would highly recommend."

"Safi is an excellent driving instructor…The way he correct our mistakes are remarkable and i am very much satisfied. I passed only because of his training and motivation.. if you are looking for a tension free hassle free driving lessons , Safi will help you.. THANK YOU SAFI, THANK YOU DLA.."

"I had a really good experience driving with Safi, it was very clear and well planned out!"

"Great instructor, made me feel comfortable in every lesson. He’s clear when explaining manoeuvres and techniques, and patient if you don’t get it right. Would highly recommend"

"He is very patient, even after missing months of lessons due to lockdowns. I passed first time all thanks to his hard work and the time he put into teaching me."

"I just passed my driving test mainly because the best driving instructor ,Safi in the world, excellent communication,extremely friendly. I faulted 2 in london but a friend of my recommended Safi because she passed the first time with practically no fault,so I travelled from london to luton for all my lessons with Safi. I fully recommend Safi for anyone want to learn driving and pass for the first time. I will be gratefully to him forever. Best wishes"

"I had Darren as my instructor from DLA, right from the first lesson he had a calm atmosphere in the car making me feel safe and confident. With Darren I felt confident entering my test and passed first time. Darren is friendly and chatty, there was never an awkward moment in the car. I would 100% recommend DLA."

"Very professional, and a great teacher. Passed me in only 10 hours and coached me through this very difficult time for learners. Would recommend to anyone!"

"Tony from DLA was the best driving instructor, he was calm and patient and took the time to explain things thoroughly and carefully to me. I highly recommend DLA as a driving company, and in particular Tony from DLA. He always arrived on time, was always kind and taught me how to drive correctly and also confidently. Because of Tony I was able to pass my driving test today with just 2 minors - so thank you Tony & DLA !"

"I cannot thank Rob enough for helping me pass my driving test. I would not have done it without him. He was very patient and understanding and did an amazing job explaining everything to me. He gave me the confidence i needed to pass and helped me deal with my nerves. Would 100% recommend to anyone."

"Darren is a very friendly and encouraging instructor, who made me feel so comfortable and at ease. From my first lesson Darren kept it professional but there was always a bit of banter to add some more fun. He gave me so much confidence, which reflected a lot in my driving and in my test. The lessons were always different and direct on what we needed to work on. I highly recommend Darren, Cant thank you enough!"

"Dave has been an incredible teacher and has taught me to be safe on the road and also learn the joys of driving and being independent. I have really enjoyed learning with Dave and DLA driving school and would highly recommend them to anybody who is thinking about learning to drive."

"Just passed my test with Dave as my instructor and absolutely recommend him to anyone wishing to take lessons. Every lesson with him left me feeling confident about my progress and ready to keep learning. 100% recommend DLA to anyone wishing to take lessons!"

"Learning with Dave W has been an absolute pleasure. He was always incredibly insightful and knowledgeable throughout every lesson, and made sure that I was comfortable and confident with all facets of driving. An absolute star to be taught by, and someone that I recommend to anyone wanting to learn from the best. Cheers Dave!"

"Highly recommend Safi with DLA! Easy going personality and covers all aspects of driving in preparation for your driving test."

"Just passed my test with Dave. He always made me feel comfortable and never acted out of frustration or anger in the car. He was always honest about whether he thought me to be test ready and never heckled me for more money or more lessons when I didn’t need them. Would recommend."

"I’d like to thank Dave for helping me overcome my nerves ,putting me at ease and helping me to pass my test! Highly recommend . I can’t thank him enough he went above and beyond for me and was always very patient. Dave always made our lessons so enjoyable and he gave me the confidence I needed to pass , thank you so much couldn’t of done it without you"

"Rob has been the high-satisfactory instructor I could possibly ask for. He's very fluent and precise in communication, and the absolute confidence of the quality of the training became a key part of me passing. He's very patient whilst errors have been made by me and usually tells me different ways to approaches on the way to enhance and now no longer make errors. Not only that, he's a good person to have a laugh with at instances, but he can be very serious at times. Overall, he was really determined to make sure I passed and get the best results I could possibly get in the space of very little amount of time. And I did pass! :)"

"Darren is a great instructor who made learning to drive with DLA a very pleasant and enjoyable experience. He's very calm, always gives praise when it's due but can also deliver constructive criticism in a polite and understanding way! Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to learn to drive in a professional yet motivating environment."

"I had the best time learning with Dave, he made me feel confident to drive and I've learnt lots of skills to make me a good driver, I was nervous at times and dave managed to keep my calm. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a driving instructor. THANK YOU DAVE!!!!"

"I had lessons with another instructor previously and I wish I had just gone straight to DLA because their lessons were so much better value for money. I learn so much from my instructor Eddie and I wouldn't have been able to pass without him!"

"My experience with DLA was positive, Lucy, my instructor, was always very reliable and knowledgeable. For someone who works a lot of hours she is always very positive and makes you feel relaxed while driving so nerves are never an issue. I recommend Lucy at DLA to anyone looking to learn to drive. She will have you ready for your test in no time. Thanks again, Lucy"

"Safi was recommended to me by a friend. I was told that he was a good teacher, patient, very knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable at the wheel. All of which were true! I thoroughly enjoyed all my lessons with Safi - I was particularly impressed with how he simplified the whole process of understanding a vehicle and all the components of driving. Within the space of around 2 months, my confidence on the road shot up drastically all thanks to him and I was able to pass my test, first time, after 26 hours of lessons in total. I'd recommend Safi to anyone who wants to learn how to drive."

"I learnt to drive with Dave, I can't fault his teaching , he's very thorough and extremely patient. Thanks very much for giving me the belief that I could do this at my age."

"I've had other driving instructors in the past but Rob has been by far the best. His teaching is second to none with great knowledge of the roads, driving systems and thought processes which he passes to you in such a calm and clear way. Every lesson was carried out in a relaxed way with good conversation to help calm any nerves. No doubt he is the reason for passing my test and feeling confident on the roads. Thanks Rob and DLA!"

"Couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Dave W was very clear and consise with his teaching, and provided me with a very calm and relaxed driving experience."

"No words can describe the level of patience and guidance Eddie had shown towards me. I was able to pass my test in the 1st attempt all due to his sincere efforts in making me a good driver. Every little details will be worked upon and all the little advices from him will surely go a long way. I would highly recommend new learners to ask for Eddie. THE BEST."

"I learnt with Christian bishop and I'm over the moon that I passed 1 time. Starting with a total lack of confidence in my driving ability from my first lesson to passing 2 months later was only possible due to his commitment and teaching ability. There where never any awkward silences or dull moments whilst learning which made the process even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend DLA driving school to anyone wanting to learn to drive."

"Darren taught me with a very friendly yet professional approach! He was always on time, patient and understanding. Would highly recommended to anyone learning! Darren helped build my confidence and support me through out the whole learning process! THANK YOU!!"