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5.0 from 85 reviews.

Learners don't just review the school, they name their instructor. Here's every review, in their own words.

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from 85 reviews on our site. Not a single one below five stars.

  • 35talk about passing the test
  • 18mention a first-time pass
  • 66name the instructor who taught them

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  • Recommendin 52 reviews
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  • Confidentin 27 reviews
  • Clearin 17 reviews
  • Calmin 16 reviews
  • Funin 15 reviews

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  • I left it really late I have 5 days till my test he was able to fit me and and get me to pass in 10 hours of driving lessons.

    Morgan Cox · 16 March 2023
  • Yogesh would say “hug the roundabout shade” my roundabout positioning is top tier thanks to Yogesh.

    Shade · 13 May 2026
  • i was so nervous on my first lesson and he made the environment so calm and fun to drive.

    evie berry · 11 March 2026
  • I passed by driving test on the first try with only two minor faults!

    Christi Rubin · 10 June 2026
  • I never thought after my last experience I would look forward to driving lessons but now every week I can’t wait

    Laylah · 11 July 2026
  • I passed first time after only driving for 8 weeks with no prior driving experience

    Jack Nicholson · 16 March 2023

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  1. I passed at colwick test centre with only one minor all thanks to my instructor Zaib. He was calm patient and fun to learn driving with. It was a nice useful quick journey. And Gears is a really good driving school.

    MinahilInstructor: Zaib
  2. I had my lessons with Moz, it was a manual transmission and I learnt for only 20 hours and managed to pass yesterday 06/07/2026! It’s such a rewarding experience, Moz was kind and patient when teaching me and facilitating difficult manoeuvres. I learnt so much and will continue to use the skills I have learnt in my driving. I’m so happy I went through this driving school and had an excellent instructor. He was flexible when it came to timings but don’t do last minute cancellations. Overall experience was excellent.

    Lavinia MaraInstructor: Moz
  3. Zein was a great instructor, he really took pride in his work and helped me as much as possible. He taught me from scratch and got me a first time pass; couldn’t recommend him and gears driving school as a whole more.

    Rhys
  4. Amjad was amazing! His calm yet very considered approach was absolutely what I needed to not just pass my test but feel confident as a new driver. It was clear that Amjad had throughly thought about routes which we took to cover a wide range of scenarios. It always felt like Ajmad wanted what was best for me. Amjad was amazingly flexible ,always adjusting to my needs. A truely lovely person and a great instructor. I couldn’t recommend him enough!

    Billy NashInstructor: Amjad
  5. Kami is a sound lad really good, patient with beginners and shows you good demonstration + the knowledge you need to pass. (We have a little laugh aswell which is a big bonus) 👊🏻

    Morgan
  6. Moz was a great instructor, super patient and helpful. Managed to help me pass first time! I would really recommend him and Gears Driving School as a whole!

    SophiaInstructor: Moz
  7. Zafar was the best tutor I had. Cool, calm and collected. Very patient and experienced. He helped me feel comfortable and confident enough to drive and pass my test. Thank you and I really appreciate

    Shaba
  8. Zafar is a great driving instructor, I haven’t passed yet and still early on in my driving but he explains everything clearly

    Victoria
  9. Learning to drive with Deep has been a brilliant experience. He has made every lesson enjoyable and has really helped me grow in confidence behind the wheel.

    He’s always calm, patient and explains everything in a way that’s easy to understand. Even if I make a mistake, he never gets frustrated. Instead, he helps me understand what went wrong and how to improve, which has made a huge difference to my driving.

    Deep is also really reliable and professional. If he’s ever delayed by traffic, he always sends a message to let us know, and he’s always positive and encouraging when we meet. Every lesson feels productive, and I come away feeling like I’ve improved.

    I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor and I’d recommend Deep to anyone learning to drive. He’s not just a great teacher, but a genuinely kind and supportive person who wants all of his students to do well.

    Freddie VokesInstructor: Deep
  10. We honestly couldn’t recommend Deep highly enough. He has been an incredible driving instructor for our son, Freddie.

    From day one he has been patient, calm and incredibly supportive, creating a positive learning environment that has really helped Freddie’s confidence grow. He is always attentive during lessons, explains everything clearly and encourages without ever making students feel under pressure.

    One thing we really appreciate is his professionalism. If traffic means he’s running a few minutes late, he always lets us know, which shows how much he values his students’ time. He has never let us down and has always been reliable.

    Deep genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed. His positive attitude, patience and excellent teaching style make him an outstanding instructor. We feel very lucky to have found him and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive.

    Sarah VokesInstructor: Deep
  11. Moz is the best driving instructor ever! He’s so patient, understanding and helpful. He believed in me and I’m very grateful for all his encouragement and support. I really enjoyed my lessons and was able to build my confidence through his teachings. I can’t recommend him enough!

    AnitaInstructor: Moz
  12. My driving instructor is kami and he is extremely helpful. He made sure I knew exactly what to do and has ensured me on my driving to build my confidence. Kami is so patient, kind, and knows exactly how to help you improve.

    Saneela

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