Testimonials

Marisa Leaf

Select was recommended to me by my younger brother, who passed first time with them. I had failed my test twice 13 years ago and lost my confidence and motivation after that. The initial information provided by Select was extremely clear and well set out. They were always courteous, attentive and helpful. I chose the intensive ten day Prestige course to keep my motivation high and allow myself to do pretty much nothing but drive for two weeks. I didn't have a car to practice on between lessons so really appreciated that intensity of tuition. My instructor, Brendon, was highly professional, always on time and really good company too (which matters when you're driving for four hours a day!). He was very patient and always willing to explain things to me in different ways to find the way that made the most sense to me. I passed first time with Select and have booked Pass Plus with them too. I would highly recommend Select to anyone who wants to learn to drive, whatever your ability or past experience.

Matt Durcan

Today I passed my driving test 1st time with Select Driving School after completing their 10 day Prestige intensive course. Advertised as one of the countries top end and best driving school, clearly they had a lot to live up to. However they exceeded my expectations in every category. My instructor ( Phil ) immediately put me at ease and explained everything. This gave me the confidence I needed. Phil was extremely patient and professional. When I made a mistake he would tell me exactly what went wrong and how to avoid future mistakes. Overall a great learning experience and I recommend Select Driving School without reservation - indeed my younger brother will enrol when he turns 17. Thanks for everything

Mat

Ros Whitman

I have just passed on my 1st attempt a few days ago, and am over the moon. I have Select Driving School to thank for this. My instructor was friendly and reassuring throughout all my lessons. I felt at ease straight awayon my first lesson. Another thing that I was really grateful for was that my instructor was reliable and always arrived on time. At the end of each lesson we would always discuss what was achieved and what we needed to work on next time. This made it easy for me to keep track of my progress. Although Select Driving School was slightly more expensive I am so glad I made the decision to learn with them. The standard of teaching was exceptionally high and I'm sure I would not have done so well with another company. I recommend Select Driving School to anyone wanting to learn to drive, infact a couple of my friends have already started.

Thanks Select

Rosalind

Catherine Smith

It has taken me a long time to get here but I have I can now say I am a safe and comfortable driver thanks to Select Driving School and Phil my instructor. I have used many schools in the past but Select driving school is by far the best tuition I have ever had, to be honest you may pay more but it worth every penny as it gets results. I felt like giving up so many times but my Phil my instructor had faith in me and that helped and gave me the confidence to keep going and succeed. I would highly recommend this school to anyone as it is the best driving school out there. I am still in interested in doing the pass plus so please let me know what dates are available.

Many Thanks

Catherine Smith

Suroth Miah

I recently passed my driving test having taken lessons with Select Driving School. I started taking lessons earlier this year at the grand age of 34. I was very apprehensive about getting into the driving seat of a car, but as soon as I spoke to my instructor for the first time, and then meeting him for the first lesson , I knew I had made the right choice. The instructor ( Phil ) was very experienced , and was helpful, courteous and professional at all times. We devised a schedule that suited my needs. I have a young family, and having passed my driving test has made a world of difference to me. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone.

Ben Sheinwald

I have nothing but praise for select driving School ! The whole process was highly professional and very enjoyable. The booking process was swift and easy; it was great to have Phil always willing to answer any queries. My instructor, Brendon, was fantastic. he was increibly patient with me, always cheery and a real pleasure to spend so much time with. He was very through in getting my driving up to standard and was also very flexible if I needed to change my lesson times.

Although my only experience was with this driving school, I know from talking to friends that the major difference of my experience was the personal attention that you get at this school. The instructors are hugley enthusiastic and really want to make you the best drivier you can be. There is always someone to talk to, who knows your name, should you have an inquiry and driving out in Essex was the perfect place to learn. It's quiet and not intimidating for the novice, whilst also providing some ideal locations to practice the skills.

I believe that the intensive driving course is the best way to approach this test. It gets you up to speed in the smallest amount of time and ensures that you are constantly building on your skills. Although some may be put off by the price, it's like everything, you get what you pay for: a really top quality service.

Kind regards

Ben

Nicole Quinn

I have just finished an intensive course and passed straight away after the lessons. I needed a course at very late notice and when every other driving school said that they couldn't do it at such late notice, Select driving school managed to fit me in, which was great. My instructor, Bruce, was excellent. He was very professional, helpful, patient and above all else he was the main reason I managed to pass! I would highly recommend Select Driving school to anyone and I got so much out of the lessons that I am now going to take my pass plus with Select.

Kizzie Payne

My experience of learning to drive with Phil at Select Driving School was great. I was 30 years old when I took my first lesson and had never even turned the ignition of a car before that ! I was quickly put at ease behind the wheel and felt that Phil was obviously very experienced at teaching people of all abilities. He was always very calm and never made me feel silly or embarrassed if I made a mistake. He was very thorough at explaining things to me and I always felt that he wouldn't push me too quickly into anything I may not feel ready to undertake. After I phoned round for price quotes from Select and other cheaper driving schools I decided to choose Select Driving School because of Phil's professionalism and the time he took to talk to me on the phone when booking my lessons. I would certainly recommend Select Driving School to anyone thinking of learning to drive. I'm so glad I did it and feel a confident and competent driver now.

Coco Lloyd

Select Driving School is the best driving school I came across whilst learning to drive. I had previously tried other intensive driving courses around the country and failed the test, but Select Driving School were very helpful and patient and under their tuition and guidance I passed after just a few weeks :-) Phil ( my instructor ) was very professional and understanding and I felt very comfortable during lessons even at first when I was nervous of driving. Select Driving School is well worth the money as they give 110 percent at all times to help you pass. I would definitely recommend them !!

Tim Mceville

After taking lessons about 10 years ago I had given up when I moved to London. I decided to take up lessons again and chose Select Driving School as I wanted to learn in a good sized new car but also wanted a private independent driving school rather than a large organisation.

I was apprehensive about learning in and around London but from the outset I was very much at ease with my instructor. Phil, who taught everything in a calm, encouraging manner. I was able to learn at my own pace with no pressure- at the same time I made significant progress every lesson and built confidence quickly.

I passed first time and am now happily driving every day. There are cheaper schools around but in terms of customer service, flexibility and individual attention I would definitely recommend Select Driving School.

Ann Patterson

I never thought I would become a driver. Now I am driving into and out of work, and loving the freedom. I leave home when I'm ready -no waiting for someone to pick me up. Select driving School have given me that independence. I could not have done it without their help.

Select Driving School has turned my life around. I am over fifty and driving is something I thought I would never achieve. Thanks Phil and Select

Lisa Chaplin

I passed my driving test toda, this was my final day od a six day course booked with Select driving School. My instructor was excellent and put me at ease from the very first da. Before coming to Select Driving School I had failed three previous tests and from what I know now I had some bad instruction. However, with a clean sheet and six days of driving ahead of me I was a little nervous. The lessons were perfect and tailor made so I could drop the children all of at school and be collected from my home and returned before they all needed picking up.

Although the course was more expensive than some other intensive courses it absolutely was worth every penny as great thought was taken into the lesson content and management.

Each day was around four hours with a break for a coffee or a snack and I learnt everything I needed to help me become confident enough to pass. I have fourboys and an elderly gran who I look after and this will change my life.

Thank you so much to my instructor and SelectDriving School. I certainly recommend them to all at whatever stage of driving you are at, there will be a course made perfectly for you.

Ruben Puga

Select Driving School had exactly what I was looking for. very knowledgeable, competent, friendly, encouraging and highly experienced instructors , along with an array of Intensive Driving Courses to suit any need. Due to their popularity I had to wait a while until they had availability for me but it was worth it. I passed my test first time ! I really recommend Select Driving School and my fantastic instructor Alan as a place where you learn the skills you need to be confident on the road and just not to pass the test. They are worth every penny !!

Becky Cousins

I have recently passed with Select Driving School. I had regular lessons and managed to pass first time. Both Phil and Bruce were friendly and put me at ease straight away. I found that the lessons where easy to book, well planned and also enjoyable.

The lessons were well priced for the experience you gain, I was relaxed and not at all nervous, like my previous experience ! I can't sing Select Driving Schools praises enough and I would immediately recommend them to anyone to take driving lessons. I am now taking my pass plus with Select Driving School and can't wait to get going on my own. Thanks. Becky

Elizabeth McDonnald

I passed my driving test earlier this year and can only give my highest recommendation for Select Driving School. I'd learnt to drive when In was 17 but could not get on with my instructor and ended up stopping. I picked it up again at 23 and was so happy to find a driving school that made me feel comfortable and confident. My lessons were well structured and allowed me to progress at my own rate. My instructor ( Phil ) was extremely professional in his attitude and he made it very easy to understand things that I had previously found difficult- manoeuvres ets.. He was always patient, friendly and easy going.

I would happily recommend Select Driving School to others ( and I indeed already have ! ) especially those like me who were nervous and lacking in confidence. They really helped me to feel like I could do it and I passed on my second test.

Sara Binyish

In terms of value for money, Select Driving School is definitely worth every single penny ! Having put off driving lessons after a number of years, I was quite nervous and apprehensive about being on the road. However Phil soon put me at ease and I progressed at a steady speed that I felt comfortable with. After completing a Platinum and Ultimate course I have passed my test first time ! something I could not have imagined.

Although there are cheaper driving schools out there, with Select Driving School you can feel safe in the knowledge that you will be getting a friendly and sound reliable service, that your time and money are not going to be wasted and they will bend over backwards to help you.

Keith Denton

The service I received from with Select Driving School was second to none. I started a Gold intensive driving course as a complete beginner and followed up with a Bronze course and passed my test first time !! Right from day one everything ran efficiently and completely proffessional. I could not have asked for anything more.

Madeline Bowden

I scowered many sourses for a professionial, experienced intensive driving course and I found it in Select Driving School. My experience was professionial, friendly, extremely thorough and above all fun. The day I asked for my practical test to be arranged for me, I had to cancel, however another one was arranged for me within just two days of the previousl test !

I chose thePrestige intensive drivingcourse as a novice with just a few hours of previous experience. The course consisted of four hours over ten days, which in my opinion was absolutly ideal...not too much, just enough. I passed first time and couldn't be happier ! You may find some driving schools slightly cheaper but would be pushed to find any better !! Worth every penny. Thank you Select Driving School.

Sebastian Heynen

Summer was approaching and I needed a car licence quickly before I would return to my home country. When I contacted Select Driving School, they were very friendly. After a chat they suggested I took their Deluxe 8 day course. At first glance I thought it was expensive, however the quality of the teaching as well as the overall experience made it throughly worthwhile. I obtained my drivers licence just 9 days after the first time I sat and drove a car.

This clearly portrays the professionalism of Select Driving School and especialy my instructor Alan. Alan was very patient with me, especially in the beginning when I had no clue about how to drive a car, which was very helpful because nothing is worse than a nervious learner driver with a nervious instructor !

All in all I am very very pleased with Select Driving School, especially because I didn't take several weeks to obtain a drivers licence, which is usually the case for most people. I did it in just 9 days astonishing !! Most of my friends who learned to drive with other driving schools failed their driving test multiple times, were as my friends and I who learned at Select Driving School passed first time. Very impressed, very pleased. I have and would definitely recommend Select Driving School to everyone !

Emma Axbey

Hollie Lill

After learning with a local female instructor I was ready to give up. Not only could I not even do the basics after over 50 lessons but I had picked up bad habits that were hard to shake off. It seemed I had regressed rather than progressed. After suffering 50 lessons of continuous shouting and my nerves were causing a major problem and my confidence was crushed !

I was recommended to Select Driving School. At first I was a little hesitant about the seemingly high price per lesson, however, my first lesson with Phil was a breath of fresh air. I had worked myself up and expected to get into my usual panicked, frenzied mess I was use to becoming, however we sat and discussed methods to ease my nerves and Phil's patience and manner made a huge difference. The lessons were always to the highest level of professionalism whilst remarkably still comfortable and relaxed. I was never once shouted at throughout my entire course. My confidence began to grow with each lesson and my nerves began to become a thing of the past.

After nothing less than a horrific year with my previous instructor I passed with Phil doing weekly lessons. In hindsight the seemingly high price tag was not as it seemed. The difference in service, knowledge, professionalism, reliability and people skills became apparent when Select was compared with my cheaper previous instructors. I guess you get what you pay for ! Worth absolutely every penny and definitely a cut above the rest. I could not recommend this school enough to anyone looking to learn to drive. If it was not for Select Driving School I'm sure I would have given up. If you're considering this school it really is the best of the best !

Ollie Rance

Iv'e got nothing but good things to say about my experience with Select Driving School. I did a one week intensive driving course after a gap of 11 years and passed first time ! My instructor, Brendon was patient, friendly and clearly very experienced. The whole process was unstressful and successful. They are the first to admit they are not the cheapest driving school, but believe me I can vouch with Select Driving School you really do get what you pay for. A big thumbs up from me.

Kelly Froggatt

I passed 1st time with Select Driving school - Woodford Green , Essex. After 13 years of starting and stopping with various other driving schools. With select Driving School you get a highly proffesionial service from the first phone call you make. You are offer all the information you need to make the right decision for you.

Once you take your first lesson there is no looking back and you are encouraged all the way and your confidence shoots up. It has been the best experience for me and was worth every penny.

Barry Eldridge

I was thinking about learning to drive when I turned eighteen, however, before I knew it I was twenty-three and all my friends and younger brother were driving. I think I had put it off due to nerves and the longer I waited, the worse it got. I was eventually forced into considering to drive when I was told I needed a licence for my upcoming profession. I searched online and spoke to my friends trying to find a driving school that would cater for my needs, a licence sooner rater then later. Eventually, I stumbled across Select Driving School and decided to give them a call. I was initially impressed by their professionalism and after a detailed conversation I decided there and then to book my course. The instructor I was given was superb and I would not hesitate to assume that all the instrctors are to the same standard. Once my course was completed I had my test and due to the confidence that my instructor Brendon hadinstilled in me I knew I was ready. I passed first time and I am already considering taking a further course with Select Driving School. I know I have already said, but I want to say one last time, thank you Select Driving Driving school.
Regards,

Barry

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