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An amazing instructor, who helped me to build up my confidence behind the wheels and become more aware of others around me.
Always finding ways to help me solve the problems I came across and keeping me calm whenever it became too much, with lots of fun stories. I’ll miss all the crazy jokes and having lots of different characters in the back, reminding me not to spill Bessie’s glass of wine!
Hope you find more smiley star stickers Ian! Honestly, if it wasn’t for Ian, I don’t think I would’ve been able to pass!
I’d 100% recommend him to anyone!
Thank you so much Ian!

Great Instructor, helped me with my confidence. Would recommend to anyone. Will miss the stories!

Sean Smith is a fantastic instructor, and I can't fault him for anything. He was always punctual and had great lessons planned for me.

I had the pleasure of having Ian as my driving instructor and I must say, it was a fantastic experience! From the very first lesson, Ian made me feel at ease and confident behind the wheel. His wealth of knowledge and expertise, combined with his friendly and approachable demeanour, made each lesson enjoyable and productive.

I was especially impressed with Ian's ability to identify my strengths and weaknesses and tailor each lesson to my specific needs. He was always patient and encouraging, which really helped to boost my confidence on the road.

I highly recommend Ian to anyone who is looking to learn how to drive. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to pass my test with flying colours and I am now a confident and safe driver. Thank you, Ian!

I started learning with Ian a few months ago and honestly he is one of the nicest, funniest guys I’ve met. He calmed my nerves down with my Driving and he helps by breaking the lessons up with his crappy jokes ;). I sure will miss Ian, Bessie and the Queen being in the back of the car with a cup of tea!
Thanks so much for helping me pass Ian! I couldn’t have done it without you! :)

I had never driven before and was quite nervous about it before starting lessons with Ian, but I’ve just passed my test first time thanks to him! Ian is an amazing instructor and is very patient. He always makes lessons interesting with his terrible jokes and imaginary old ladies in the back (voice acted himself), I would recommend him to anyone!
Thanks so much!

Ian is an amazing driving instructor made me feel at ease safe and confident behind the wheel ,he knows his stuff !! So easy to get on with heis hilarious ,great person ,I passed first time !!! Thanks again :)

Robin was great I had my test booked already but when I started with him he knew exactly how to help and got me passed

Really great guy and an even better instructor. I couldn’t have passed my test without him, he went above and beyond to assure I was a safe driver and for that I’m grateful. I highly recommend.

Ian‘s very good and reliable at what he does! He helped bring out the confidence in my driving that I lacked and has helped me get on the road quicker than I ever thought I would without feeling rushed! Very calm when things don’t go to plan which makes you feel at ease knowing it’s ok to make mistakes! I highly recommend Ian to anyone, especially people who lack in confidence!

Very good, understands how to cater to your needs

5/5 Very easy to book and I got a lesson within a week, very happy with my instructor Sean so far.

I learnt to drive with Ian and quickly found a good bond with him . He was honest and encouraged me with a lot of enthusiasm . A great sense of humour and ease of learning . I passed and I cannot not praise his encouragement enough . Top man

A superb driving instructor and excellent communicator. Ian is able to effortlessly create a relaxed learning environment, putting you at ease, and focusing you on the learning tasks ahead. He builds consistent driving skills and confidence, whilst never condescending, and always tailoring the teaching to the way you learn best.

I unreservedly recommend him.

Sean mate, thanks a lot. Never thought I could pass first time with no minors but I did it! Best driving instructor around.

Thank you for helping me pass my test! Thank you for all the laughs and making it such a great experience! Would definitely recommend Ian!

Ian is a kind, empathetic and knowledgable instructor. His ability to tailor his lessons and approach to his students is exemplary. I am a PDI and so needed help with my part 2. Even being a seasoned driver, I was very nervous. Ian knew exactly how to help me which led to an excellent pass after his lessons. I cannot rate Ian more highly. I will drive for over two hours for him to teach my Son, so that’s high praise indeed.

Ian is not only a fantastic teacher but he is also a great guy. He has trained me throughout my journey to become a driving instructor and I am delighted to say that with his expert help and advice I have passed each test first time.

A lot of that is down to Ian's expert teaching style. I can only hope to be half the instructor he is going forward in my new career.

If anyone is looking for a trainer to get them through the tough ADI training then Ian is your man! Thank you for everything you have done for me over the training course and I am delighted to now be one of your colleagues within the fantastic DriveJohnson's family.

I’m not sure there’s a word that would quite encapsulate the gratitude that I have for Ian, with how expertly he trained me to pass my test first time. I’ve seen other reviews talk about Ian’s unique teaching style, and I could not agree more, he is incredible at tailoring the experience to the person he is teaching, and I always felt like I was in a safe environment to make a mistake and learn from it. He always put a smile on his face on every lesson and was always very patient with me, and had a great sense of humour with his impressions, and I honestly don’t think I could have a found a better driving instructor.
Thanks again, Ian.

Ian is a brilliant instructor! Had a couple of years away from driving and within a year I was able to pass my driving test. It wasn’t always easy but Ian was always positive and believed in me. I couldn’t have gotten to where I am now without his help. So thankful! Fully recommend Ian as a driving instructor as he makes every lesson enjoyable and relaxed.

If there was 7 stars I would give them to Ian!!!
3 months ago, I had never sat infront of a steering wheel let alone actually drove a car. Today I passed my test first time, with only 4 minors! Ian, right from the very beginning of my learning journey built up my confidence and made sure every aspect of my driving was good. He is always offering very helpful constructive criticism however he never forgets to praise the good skills that you may have. This guy pays great attention to detail and learning to drive with him was an absolute pleasure. I 100% recommend learning with Ian, he is a very good teacher and instructor.

I passed first time!! :D Can’t wait to get on the road now!

If you're looking for a patient, professional, super supportive driving instructor with a smooth and sassy car, you're in the right place. I'm really going to miss my lessons with Ian. I always felt like he was totally on my side and my driving improved every hour I spent with him. 100% value for money and loads of laughs along the way. My pink licence just arrived in the post and I couldn't be happier. Thanks for everything, Ian!

This guy truly is amazing! I suffer with anxiety and always thought id never be able to drive a car yet with ians help i have now passed and im loving every minute of it! Thanks again ian and drive johnsons! Keep doinv what you do ian as it works

I loved learning to drive thanks to Ian. While being supportive and professional, he always managed to make me laugh. I was able to pass first time, due to his fantastic approach to teaching. More importantly, I now feel confident driving.

I would recommend him to everyone. Thank you for everything!

Great instructor, very understanding and patient, nice person to drive with and very knowledgeable. Passed first time and it was all down to the well planned lessons before the exam. Cannot thank Ian enough!

Couldn’t ask for a better driving instructor. He managed to turn learning to drive which I absolutely hated the thought of to something I looked forward to doing. Explains everything in an easy to understand manner and makes you feel safe when in the car. HES THE BEST!!!!

Passed my test first time after having Ian as my instructor! Would recommend, despite his bad dad jokes he is very helpful and makes driving easy and made me feel very comfortable on the road:) Thank you for always making driving fun!!! Couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor:)

Was nervous when I first started but Ian soon Calmed them down, Ian made me feel safe and assured me that I was doing fine!! Very easy to get along with!! Would recommend Ian to anyone! Fantastic driving Instructor!!

I learnt with Ian and I passed my driving test first time! He’s a really good instructor and is very good at making you feel comfortable and building confidence. He gives really trustworthy advice and is able to change his lessons to suit you as an individual. He lets you choose what you want to do in the lesson and if you’re not sure, he’ll always have an idea in mind. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor!

I passsd first time with Ian and couldn’t recommend him more. I was a very nervous driver in big areas and he helped me overcome that, not just for my test but for when I’m on my own. Will recommend to anyone!

I had a great time learning to drive with Sean as he was super friendly and super professional. I would recommend him to anyone who needs to learn to drive.

Started with Ian having never drove before and passed first time!
He is really good at changing teaching style to fit you and it worked really well for me. I would recommend him to anyone that’s going to start driving, he is a great teacher

Ian is an unbelievably amazing instructor, he has several brilliant qualities that makes him an astounding instructor: he is kind, very patient, pays great attention to detail and has the ability to calm you down when you feel things are becoming too much in the lesson by telling his crazy jokes about Bessie and other characters ? each lesson I would be in fits of laughter from his crazy jokes and stories!
He has worked so hard with me, picking up on my flaws and fixing them to become a better driver and has also built greatly on my confidence!
I honestly don’t think l would of been able to pass if l didn’t have Ian as an instructor, it has been such a pleasure having him teach me. I would recommend him to anyone!

Before my lessons with Ian, I was scared of driving and never thought I’d be able to do it! However, learning with Ian helped me gain confidence with myself and driving and thanks to his excellent teaching, endless patience and encouragement - I passed my test first time!

He was brilliant at making me feel at ease, tailoring lessons to meet my needs, and helped me overcome my anxiety of being behind the wheel.

Thank you just doesn’t cover how appreciative I am! I would recommend to anyone - thanks again Ian!

Fantastic. Helped me pass, tips for after passing, confidence building, and generally a good teacher. Wicked sense of humour and totally professional.

My instructor Sean has been fantastic. He is always on time and makes our lessons enjoyable and, most importantly, very informative.

Ian is an amazing driving instructor even when he does tell his rubbish jokes, got me through both driving tests and kept me positive even though the first time was a fail, definitely recommend, wont regret it!

Ian was a great instructor for me, he was friendly, patient, really knowledgeable and very funny. I found it really easy to get on with him, I highly recommend him!!!

Ian was a very good instructor. From the first lesson until I passed he helped me with anything I wasn’t sure about. Would highly recommend him as he is very understand and professional. He always supported me.

ian’s easily best about, such a good teacher with his own unique ways of teaching

absolutely amazing instructor!! after failing the first time with a different instructor, I turned to Ian for help and I wouldn't look back! after only 4 hours of driving with Ian before my next test I learned considerable amounts and succeeded by passing the 2nd time round. Would 100% recommend Ian as a driving instructor! makes you feel confident and comfortable! :)

At first contact, I knew Ian would be a fantastic instructor. Every day we'd start the day with same joke "Hey dude! Don't mind if I call you dude?" Always made me laugh and now looking back was a great way to start a lesson; always making it feel like just another day driving, making my nerves disappear. That's what I liked about Ian, he completely distracted you from the fears of driving with interesting conversations, really rubbish but funny jokes and positive comments about my driving.

What I also liked about Ian was, joking aside, how straight forward he was with his explanations on how to carry out maneuvers and his concerns/feedback. Never making me feel bad about my mistakes, never talking in a patronising tone, always made sure I was happy and confident with my ability to preform maneuvers to a standard far above the passing level.

Coming to test day, he made sure that I was confident and had no reason to doubt myself. A really nice guy, fantastic instructor and an amusing amateur voice actor!

Can't thank him enough for helping me get my license first time! Wishing him all the best.

Definitely the instructor everyone needs!

I loved every minute of my lessons, would recommend Drivejohnsons to anyone (:

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! After numerous driving instructors I got in contact with Ian and it was the best decision I made. Ian completely changed my perspective of driving and got me through my test with only 2 minors. I wouldn't of been able to do it without him. Would definitely 100% recommend him!!

I bought lessons for my son for his birthday with Ian. Great instructor.

I had a decent amount of lessons with Robin. This guy is the real deal. Always pushing you to become a better driver - but with a super understanding and relaxed approach.
He didn’t just teach me how to pass my test, he taught me how to be an awesome driver. I couldn’t recommend him enough, especially if you are someone who gets easily overwhelmed.

Learning with Robin was an absolute pleasure. He has a fantastic approach to teaching and always helped me feel comfortable and prepared. Issues with my driving were always raised and dealt with in good time and he was great at working around me. Plus, his take away recommendations are pretty good!

Brilliant instructor, can't recommend anyone else other than Ian, when there's obstacles in learning to drive, Ian is brilliant for you to overcome them (from my experience). Highly recommend as I've passed my test 1st time with him.

After making over 20 calls and being told everywhere was fully booked, I managed to get a lesson booked with Drivejohnsons, and since then, I have had lessons weekly with my instructor Sean Smith. He is an excellent instructor. I would recommend him to anyone.