Driving Lessons in Abingdon

Patience, humor, challenge and a deep knowledge of how to pass the test. Don knew when to push me and when to shut up! He is a natural born coach. The rumors are true: he really is the best instructor in the UK!

Thank you for helping me pass first time :)

Eleri

Don is the best instructor anyone could ever ask for!
He was the only one to support me in this long journey. When I started I was so insicure and scared but Dons' great teaching abilities, and of course his great sense of humour made it all so fun and easy. I always looked forward to having lessons with him.

Thank you so much Don, I could not have done this without you! I'm so happy to have passed my driving test but most importantly I'm so happy that I've found a life long friend like you! :)

Simmy

"I did something I felt was right for me and I performed the best I have all year."
did not expect to come away with only one minor fault,
I couldn't have dreamed or imagined today.
Special thank you to the drive johnsons & coach for the help & training..

Great instructor with lots of knowledge

Thanks drive Johnsons, special thanks to Coach for teaching me and ensuring I focus and improve my driving every lesson. I passed my test first time! Thanks again drive Johnson, would recommend Don to any potential trainee looking to pass.

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!

Passed my test on the 18th Oct, I know for a fact I wouldn't of done it without don in my corner , a awesome driving instructor, who I gladly call a friend, I would highly definitely recommend don ,he is a credit to drive johnsons establishment

Dom the legend him self a god amongst men a top quality driving instructor with good sense of humor and positive attitude. Would definitely recommend

I Booked an assessment lesson which was brilliant as the instructor assessed me and gave me some feedback on how I got on he advised me I needed around 30 lessons which luckily I passed first time with Drive Johnsons.

I can't really recommend Don enough. He is a very experienced driving instructor with a LOT of patience! He will always remain calm no matter what the situation on the roads, and he really gives you the confidence to believe in yourself. Both my wife and myself passed first time with Don, and we both started out as complete beginners! Most importantly, he is such a nice chap! He always manages to make you feel at ease with cheery chit-chat! He's also very honest and will always give his opinion where needed. If you need lessons in or around Oxford, then look no further!

Don has been a great friend to both my wife and I for well over a year and we'll both miss him! x

I really enjoyed my driving lessons in Oxford with Don. Passed first time! Thanks :)

Amazing tutor! Very patient and calm. Would recommend to anyone

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

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.

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

I phoned the drive Johnsons office and spoke to a really bubbly lady who advised me to take 2 hours per lesson which is brilliant advice because I would never learn in just a 1 hour lesson so anyway after 34 hours I passed my practical which I’m so happy with.

. Don's freindly and relaxed style made the learning process a pleasurable one. I couldn't recommend the man more, looking forward to continued learning out on the road. You'd do well to have him instruct you... Can't stress this enough: MONEY WELL SPENT.(I'm proper tight , so belive it!)

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!

A friend of mine highly recommended Don to me, and I have been recommending Don to people too. Don always turns up on time for our lessons. He encourages and challenges me in a patient and constructive way. Don taught me how to drive safely, which has also made me a safer cyclist. Don has become more of a friend to me now. I was happy to pass my driving test, but I was sad at the same time because I enjoyed driving with Don and didn't want our lessons to finish!

By the way, Don is totally English in accent, so you won't have any problem with understanding him.

Don is an excellent instructor and I'd recommend him to anyone. He'll recognise your driving weaknesses quickly, show you how to correct the problems and you'll practice until you're comfortable and confident.

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.

I had a driving instructor before (through a different company) who was awful so I was nervous when I booked Don but he was amazing. Don is always in a good mood, I felt completely safe and relaxed in the car and learnt so much, especially with help from the Drive Johnsons learner page, so helpful. I felt Don had confidence in me and really listened to my concerns and what I struggled with and would create a good plan to combat these. I can't rate him highly enough, I've already recommended him to everyone I know.His jokes aren't as funny as mine though.

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

Having only started driving a week ago to the day, with no previous experience, I would like to share my delights with you all. I'm not gonna lie it was turbulent yet I've learnt so much over this amazing journey. I would like to give a special thanks to DriveJohnsons, Ernie the car and the one and only Don, my coach.

Paul Houghton is a honest and helpful instructor. I learned a lot from him. I was able to clear my test in first attempt.

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!!!

I already had driving experience in the pass but I needed to get out of bad habits and up to standard to enable to pass my driving test. I didn't pass 1st time due to a silly mistake of my own, but Dom helped me to correct my mistakes which enabled me to pass 2nd time. I would definitely recommend him.

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

Don Russell - A League of His Own

I came to Don sceptical, sceptical of the claims made in his bio but I can tell you hand on heart Don Russell changed my life. I had been to driving instructors from John O Groats to Lands End none of which understood me for me. When I entered the car for the first time with Don it was a totally immersive experience. I was the car and the car was me - I suppose you could say the car became an extension of me. Forthright in his approach, firm in his beliefs, a coach who builds a team ethic with a strong, hard working philosophy but at all times fair Don made me realise that driving is more than just ignition, clutch, gas and go. Yes we clashed at times and yes we would discuss things me with my point of view and him with his but we would always and I mean ALWAYS be productive. When the day came to part ways after an astonishing zero minors on my test I can honestly say that tears were shed. Tears of appreciation to a man who's methods may not always be conventional but they always get results. Finally, I wouldn't say Don was the best instructor in the world but he's definitely in the top 1.

An unforgettable experience. Such a great coach with a smile that is forever present.
It was a long journey but a memorable one too. I would not of been able to manage if it was not for Don being by my side, I have already recommended him to many of my mates and will carry on to do so.

Thank you so much for everything you have done!!

Hugh

Don is a very good instructor and very friendly. I will recommend him to anyone wanting to learn how to drive.

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 :)

Alhamdulillah I passed my test today! With a special thanks to Don who gave me encouragement strength and belief ! Definitely recommend him! Thanks a lot Don!

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!

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!

Was so nervous to start driving but Paul instantly made me feel at ease and safe. Paul is so good at what he does and helped me learn so quickly. Can't thank you enough!

Absolutely amazing instructor and would highly recommend. All the reviews are true. Got a nervous middle aged woman to pass ready and feeling much more confident very quickly indeed.

Don is a great instructor I had an international licence and needed to pass my uk test and Don was recommended to me by my wifes friends. He is calm, patient, very helpful and gave me great confidence, I had about 10 hours of lessons with Don and passed first time.

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!

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

Couldn't think of a better driving coach - charismatic, intelligent, friendly, compassionate, witty - someone so much more than merely a 'driving instructor'. I've made a good friend and also managed to pass my driving test having turned 17 two months ago and having had no prior experience in a car nor how a car actually works. I am in no doubt I wouldn't have been able to do so without Don guiding me. If you're not sure who to book as your instructor then I stress you must book Don! Thank you so much for everything, owe you big time.

Cheers coach,

Louis

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

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

My parents had brought me a voucher for some lessons for my Birthday so I could start my lessons and im so glad they found Drive Johnsons as I passed my test today with 3 minor faults.

I got my son some lessons from driveJohnsons, it was really simple to call & get them as a gift and they managed to arrange for Paul to arrive on his 17th Birthday for his first lesson. Ever since, he is ecstatic when he arrives home from his lessons and is feeling very optimistic about passing sooner rather than later, all thanks to Paul!

Don was the best instructor I could have hoped for, I always felt relaxed and positive when learning with him, which I am sure helped me to pass on my first attempt. I would always look forward to my lessons with him, as he was so cheery and patient with me. I would recommend him to anyone learning to drive, thank you so much!

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!

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

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 a very punctual and straight talking instructor and that's what makes him special . He won't waste your time chatting about football , he's brilliant at what he does.