Driving Lessons in Abingdon

Don is a brilliant instructor - he is patient, competent and fun. I passed first time, and would strongly recommend him.

Being one of Don's cadettes has been an absolute pleasure. He is not only statistically, but also practically, the greatest coach ever. He really knows his stuff - couldn't have done it without him, the legend. Other talents include dancing, taglines, and takeouts. 10/10, would do the 30 hours all over again!

Remember; if you can dream it, you can do it

Ive had around 5 different instructors due to relocation, Don is by far the best. Very nice guy and patient instructor. Would recommend to anyone learning.

Had 3 different instructors in the UK and a total of 5 including the ones from my home country. Don "the coach" is simply the best. Have finished my driving licence last week (had a different instructor in the end due to unforeseen reasons) but Don was the one that taught to drive and made me a confident driver much unlike my 1st instructor. He's just the best driving instructor you could ask for!

From first lesson I knew Don was the driving instructor for me. Doesnt waste your time or money. Pushes you but at the same time makes you feel at ease. I am a late driver and was very nervous but Don got me on the road in a few months and now im all over the place. Recommend him whole heartedly if you want an instructor who not only wants you to pass as soon as your ready, but wants you to be the best driver. Go with Don!

A coach of impeccable driving integrity.Remained true & consistent to his views & principles for the entire duration of the course.
Thank you very much!!!

Great instructor with lots of knowledge

Don was recommended to me and I was not disappointed, he is easily the best instructor I have had (and I have a few), very reliable and consistent. Will always try and fit you in and tailor the times to best suit you where possible. He is very friendly with a positive can do attitude. What I most like about Don is he does not try and give you more lessons than you need like other company's, if he thinks your ready he will tell you, and if you need more lessons then believe me you should take the advise and take more lessons. Overall I was very very satisfied with the instructor, and will definatly recommend Don to anyone wanting to pass their test.

A masterful technician in his trade!!
Thank you my coach??

Absolutely had a blast in my lessons with Don! He is a great instructor with a great sense of humour. Goes through everything thoroughly with you. I would definitely recommend him to everyone.

I have been taking lessons in different cities for what felt like forever. When i moved to Oxford, i was recommended to take lessons with Don and it has paid off! Passed today and couldn't have done it without Don's help. He was always calm and relaxed while i drove, and was very reliable. I was able to pick up the new area very quickly and he always gave great advice during lessons. Highly recommended!!!

Drive Johnson’s & Coach are proving to be giants of this profession,it’s been one of the significant epochs of our time.

Very good instructor with loads of experience. Good technique, skill and sharp humour.

The best driving instructor you could possibly ask for!
Very patient, lovely, and has great methods of teaching which really help you to learn exactly what you need in a short space of time. Don knows exactly what is needed of you in the test and never fails to better your driving skills with each lesson, I'm so pleased that I passed and couldn't have done it without him. Plenty of jokes and tunes throughout the lessons to lighten the mood!
You'll see me again for pass plus, thank you :)

absolutely amazing Instructor. He took someone who was initially terrified at the mere thought of operating a vehicle (owing to a major road traffic collision), to someone who passed their driving test first time last week. Chad is the most patient, kind and caring instructor with a depth of knowledge that is incredible. I will forever be thankful for the time he took teaching me.

I passed first time with Don!
He is very patient, friendly and at the same time efficient coach.
I would recommend him to any of my friends.

The best instructor a man/woman can ever ask for! Informative, funny and most of all... He's the man!!

Don is the best instructor I could of found. He came highly recommended. Don was very calm and keen to push me to learn to drive as fast and safely as possible. Could of done it this soon without Don.

Cheers Don

Hector

after failing my test 4 times with another company I came to Johnsons for a fresh start and im so lucky I did as my instructor paul gave it his all to help me pass.

I come from China, first time learn driving lessons in the uk. Very good cars and instructors. Very satisfied with all course.

Don is the best instructor I could wish for. He is supportive, patient and knows how to make you feel confident behind the wheel. He has a relaxed approach but he will push you where he thinks he should. It was very enjoyable learning with him which I'm sure helped me pass my test first time. I would highly recommend him to everyone. Thank you very much for everything!!!

Don is an excellent driving instructor. He is patient, encouraging and gives constructive comments. I highly recommend having lessons with him. I am really grateful for all his help.

Amazing, friendly and supportive driving instructor with a great sense of humour. Don was really reassuring. Thank you!!

Thanks to Paul Houghton I passed my practical driving test. His lessons were very helpful and has good knowledge of the roads.
Thanks for all your help.

Great teacher, lots of patience. One good aspect is that he tries to fit round your schedule. I passed second time, but after i failed the first he helped motivate me into passing the 2nd with barely any minors.

A friend told me about Don and said how great he was. Never once did he make me feel like quitting and i passed first time. I would highly recommend him to everyone that's how good he his.

If there was an option for 6 stars, I would be more than happy to give them.

Great instructor, good sense of humour. Would recommend to all the nervous (and not so nervous) learners out there :)

A great man and teacher. Chad shows professionalism and a range of knowledge in every lesson making you feel at ease that you are in the best hands.

Don is not only an exceptional driving instructor but also a great personality. He provides encouragement, instills confidence in your abilities and is especially good at identifying your weakest points in order to help you become a safe driver. I passed in under 24 one-hour driving lessons and with only 2 minors - from a complete novice to a confident driver. Don's pass rate speaks for itself and his experience really is a credit to Oxfordshire.

Don is the best driving instructor I've had and thanks to him I passed today! His no nonsense but friendly and humorous approach is what got me through. Huge thanks to him and I recommend him for anyone wanting to learn to drive!

Paul Houghton is a brilliant driving instructor. He is calm, passionate, sacrificial, and always ready to go the extra mile to see you pass. He'll teach you from scratch to the best you should be to pass your driving test. Not too much talking, just what you need. Thank you, Paul. I highly recommend this instructor. Thank you Drivejohnsons.

The most amazing experience

Don is a great instructor and a wonderful human being. He has amazing ability to keep you cheerful and relaxed, yet at the same time teaching to drive excellently. I've passed my exam on the first attempt and I would highly recommend Don.

Thanks to Paul Houghton I passed my driving test. Very priveleged to have him as my instructor. He never hesitated to
share his helpful and crucial knowledge of the road. Certainly a great teacher.

Thank you for all the help you gave me

My instructor Don was brilliant and I enjoyed all my lessons with him. Don is a very professional and enthusiastic instructor, and i already recommended him to few of my friends. Massive thank you to Don!

Dom is a brilliant instructor. Having had no experience of driving and doing a semi intensive course (18 hours in 5 days) I passed first time. He is very good at what he does because he is understanding, patient, calm, cares and believes in his clients. I heard about Dom when I was on a bus heading home and two girls where talking about an instructor one had and saying how great their experience was with learning to drive. If you need an instructor look no further Dom is you man.

Don does his job so well and you can see he's so passionate about it. Amazing funny guy and he will have you passed in no time!

Passed my test with Don, in a really short space of time. Sending relatives over from India in order to complete course! This guy is awesome, really helpful driving instructor and drive johnsons were really helpful in setting me up with Don. I would recommend Don to anyone who is looking to start driving. Thank you very much!

I had the pleasure of doing a week-long intensive course with the man, the legend, Sir Don Russell. I had 25 hours of tuition with him and passed my test at the end of the week.

Don was a very calm and pedagogical instructor, whose focus was to get me to meet the required standards in order to pass at the end of the week. He knows his stuff, and knows what the student will be expected to demonstrate on the day. Importantly, Don was always in a good mood and seemed genuinely happy to be teaching. His uplifting mood was instrumental in building a rapport with me, which is pretty important if you're committed to spending ~ 25 hours of your week next to a stranger!

Don was recently awarded the 1st place out of 300 instructors by DriveJohnson's, for the most pupil passes in 2017. Well-deserved! I'll be back for the PassPlus course.

When I first started taking lessons with Don I was a terrified learner (trainee as Don prefers to call it) driver and I have just passed my test with only 3 minors! I couldn't have done it without Don! Lessons with him are engaging and fun. He has a way of making you feel at ease, but at the same time not letting any bad driving practice slip through the net. He is very encouraging and does not ask you take any more lessons than you need, a rare trait! He keeps calm in what could be potentially really stressful situations, and really treats you like you're one of his cadets- he took the trouble to come in and try and jumpstart our car when it broke down, without asking anything for it. My husband is now taking lessons with him, and I would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone!! Thanks coach! :D

I passed my test today with Chad at Drive Johnson’s it was my first ever company and I passed first time BUZZING!!

Really nice and calm instructor who has many handy tips and tricks to help pass your test! Thank you x

Don has triple the charisma of Obama and is venerably the world's greatest driving instructor. Not only will he regale with you stories of his life that challenge Sinbad the sailor's for adventure, but you will also find yourself simultaneously relaxedly easing into those reverse around the corners, parallel parks, and turns in the road as though into a delicious jacuzzi. Woe betide the learner who misses the opportunity to learn with Don Russell.

I would strongly recommend Paul for driving lessons. I passed first time with only 1 minor and he was helpful and supportive throughout my learning journey.

I was super nervous about driving but Don quickly put me at ease, was patient and encouraging and didn't fail to make me laugh when I needed to calm down! Couldn't have passed my test without his support. I would (and have already) recommended him to others!

I called Drive Johnsons for some advise as I had never had lessons before, I spoke to a really nice lady on the phone who advised me to start with an introductory lesson. I was really pleased with how well both the office staff and my instructor dealt with my needs and could fit me in up to my test day which I passed. Thanks for all your help. I’m finally on the rood Beep Beep!

I passed first time with Don as did my brother who recommended him to me in the first place! Don is an amazing instructor and wastes no time! I've already recommended him to many people and will continue to do so!

Very useful instruction which helped me a lot since coming to this country and passed my test first attempt.

Don is a really great driving instructor. He is reassuring, patient and honest and I really recomend him as an instructor!