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Sadia rlly is in a nutshell the best driving instructor you could get, for me at least she was the one who fully taught me not just to be ready for the horror that is a driving test but driving in the real world and the true responsibility of being a driver in the UK

Alex

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I passed my practical first attempt with only 9 hours worth of lessons from Ayman in april.He was really patient and boosted my confidence.His a really good instructor i would recommend him any day

Mwamba “B” Lukwesa

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Ayman Katme

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So ive been learning with sadia at drive johnsons for a little while now and sadia is an amazing person very good humour very friendly most of all very very patient she teaches her student with the best ways possible its been a very pleasant journey learning with sadia. Today i passed my driving test anyone to everyone sadia is your teacher to learn to drive with.

George

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I honestly can’t recommend Sadia enough! After failing my first test, I was really nervous about driving again, but Sadia made me feel so much more confident and comfortable behind the wheel.She was so patient, explained everything really clearly, and always believed in me even when I doubted myself. Thanks to her, I passed my driving test on my second attempt with just 1 minor!If you’re looking for a driving instructor who’s friendly, supportive, and actually wants you to do well, definitely go with Sadia.

David L

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Thank you Sadia for everything!!!! I am so grateful for your kindness, your calmness, and your humour. It was never a boring lesson with you!! You made me turn from terrified of driving due to bad past experiences, to looking forward to my lesson every week. You are both a wonderful instructor and an incredible person. Your teaching method of encouragement, patience and warmth was everything I needed. I never felt stressed, and I think learning that calmness from you is what gave me the confidence to not panic in my test. I owe all of this to you. I cannot recommend Sadia enough. An absolute superstar.

Emily

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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A huge thank you to Sadia for helping my daughter pass her practical driving test today! 🎉🚗From day one, Sadia was incredibly patient, supportive, and reassuring. She has a wonderful sense of humour and always knew how to make lessons fun, interactive, and engaging—something that made a huge difference to my daughter.As a young autistic learner, confidence and comfort were really important, and Sadia created an environment where my daughter felt understood, encouraged, and able to learn at her own pace. She genuinely looked forward to her lessons, which says everything about the positive relationship they built.Sadia somehow managed to combine expert driving instruction with plenty of laughs along the way, turning what could have been a stressful experience into an enjoyable one. Her wit, kindness, and endless encouragement helped my daughter believe in herself and achieve something she was incredibly proud of today.If you're looking for an instructor who is knowledgeable, patient, funny, and genuinely cares about her students, I couldn't recommend Sadia highly enough. Thank you for everything, Sadia—and for proving that learning to drive can come with both confidence and a few good laughs!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tam

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Nazmul is a brilliant driving instructor. I was feeling discouraged after bad experiences with other instructors, but his patience, guidance and constant encouragement really helped me rebuild my confidence. His lessons are often tougher than the actual test, so I felt completely prepared. He made the real test feel much more manageable.Even when I got stressed and felt overwhelmed, he kept calm and helped me stay on track. I’m incredibly grateful for Nazmul's support. I would highly recommend him to any person seriously wanting to pass their test.

Kana

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I had a brilliant experience learning to drive with my instructor Nazmul. I can't recommend him enough!Right away, Nazmul showed huge patience, professionalism, and a passion for teaching. His clear and careful guidance as well as his attention to detail helped me to grow in confidence. He never rushed anything and always checked I properly understood each every point, no matter how small, and created a calm, structured, and really supportive learning environment.Because of his strong teaching approach and genuine dedication, I was able to pass my driving test first time with zero minors.A massive thank you to Nazmul for all the time and effort. If you’re after a skilled, supportive driving instructor who really cares about your progress, I’d definitely recommend him.

Hasan

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Nazmul. He’s incredibly patient and always explains things clearly, no matter how many questions I had. I never felt rushed or under pressure, and he created a relaxed, supportive atmosphere the whole way through.What really stood out to me is how encouraging and supportive he was throughout all my lessons. He broke each driving skill down step by step and made sure I was confident with it before moving on. His approach genuinely helped me build confidence behind the wheel.

Aliyah Hassan

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Nazmul is a brilliant instructor. He can be quite strict, even over the smallest mistakes, but you quickly realise it’s all helping you become a much safer and more confident driver. He uses the latest gadgets and apps in lessons. His way of explaining theory of driving using these apps is very helpful. It’s worth mentioning that his idea of time management and knowledge about test routes are impeccable. I can't thank him enough for all his support and patience throughout my learning journey.

Saikat Basu

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Oh Sadia my darling where do I start about you!!! You're not only an instructor and mentor...You're an amazing human being. Alhamdulillah I found you. Your calm, kind, understanding, fun yet disciplined, enthusiastic behaviour helped me get this life skill and achievement by passing the driving test. I couldn't have succeeded without your support!!! Keep on being yourself and enlightening everyone around xxx carry that big bright smile of yours too !!

Chandni anhar

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Sadia is an absolute legend! She is so calming and wise, I honestly couldn’t recommend her enough

Alanna

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Where can I start, not only is she an amazing patient and fun instructor she genuinely has a heart of gold and means well, Sadia has helped me with my confidence in such a short time, she got me to focus without putting any pressure or putting me down, if I made a mistake she never made me feel silly or put me on the spot, if anything she encouraged me to embrace my mistake, talked me through it as many times as I needed in order for me to correct it on the next try. Her energy is welcoming her aura is calming and she made me enjoy driving again, and to top it off I passed my driving test on the 28th August ‘25 with 0 FAULTS! With all her support and top notch teaching skills, she helped me make that happen. You’re the best Sadia!! :)

Riquelle

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I passed my driving test yesterday and I couldn’t have done it without Sadia. From day one, she was very patient, professional, and always encouraging. Their teaching style is clear and effective they explain everything in a way that’s easy to understand, and they know exactly how to build your confidence behind the wheel.What I appreciated most was how calm and supportive they were, even when I made mistakes. They always gave helpful feedback and made every lesson a learning opportunity. Thanks to their guidance, I went into my test feeling fully prepared.If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your progress and success, I can’t recommend Sadia enough. Thank you so much for helping me pass!

Sefa A

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Nazmul is a very professional and hardworking instructor. He communicates very clearly and does his best to work around your schedule. I was quite nervous to drive but my confidence has really grown with him over time. He explains the how and why behind driving really well, so you understand not just what to do, but why you’re doing it. He allows for a growth mindset where mistakes are a part of the process and help you become a more capable and confident driver.

Julia

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I had a really good experience with Nazmul. He’s very patient, gives clear instructions, and always stays calm even when things get a bit stressful. He made the whole process feel well-structured and supportive, and my confidence grew with every lesson. Nazmul’s attention to detail and strong focus on safety really helped me feel prepared. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and encouraging instructor.

Taha Furqan

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Nazmul is a great instructor. He’s calm and patient, which really helps take the edge off any nerves. The lessons are also well-paced ensuring your engaged every time while also regularly going back over what you’ve already learned so you can keep building on it. Would definitely recommend!

W D

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Naz is very knowledgeable, he is very patient and helpful. The perfect instructor!

Milo

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Nazmul is the best driving instructor, and he’s calm, patient and explains things clearly. He’s also great to talk to which makes the lessons feel relaxed and run smoothly. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

Laaiba

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Honestly a really great instructor. He's the most understanding instructor I’ve ever had. He was always on time and didn’t skip any of the learning process so I felt confident going into my test. I’m so happy I’ve now passed. I’d recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor. He’s very patient as well, and he takes time to ask what you feel you need to work on so lessons can be tailored to you. Great instructor.

Romeo Elugbaiye

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I’ve really enjoyed my driving lessons with Naz. He’s really patient, which has helped me feel much more confident behind the wheel. His calm, clear way of explaining things makes everything easy to follow.I always look forward to my lessons with him. Highly recommend!

Alishba

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Naz is currently my instructor, and he’s been extremely patient and really thorough throughout my lessons. He is great at explaining and gives instructions in a way that never feels pressured or overwhelming. I always look forward to my driving lessons with him.

Sarah

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Naz was really good in his teaching style and approach. He used helpful learning aids during lessons, which made things much easier to understand, and he was always patient throughout.All subjects were properly covered, with plenty of time for practice to build confidence. I’d happily recommend him to any new learner.

Babatunde

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Very patient and professional throughout. He’s always encouraging, helping learners build confidence and feel more comfortable behind the wheel.

Emily

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Learning to drive has always felt overwhelming, especially with ADHD. I’ve had instructors in the past who shouted, got frustrated quickly, or made me feel like I was failing just for learning differently, which honestly put me off driving altogether for a long time. Nazmul's the total opposite. He’s calm, patient, and never raises his voice. He really understands that ADHD can affect how I take in information and respond under pressure. Instead of sticking to one fixed approach, he adapts his teaching to suit how I learn, breaking everything down step by step and making sure I fully understand before moving on. He also gives me the space to make mistakes without judgement.When I get stressed or anxious behind the wheel he always reminds me that I’m a learner and that mistakes are part of learning. That reassurance has made all the difference. For the first time, I feel I’m actually progressing, and starting to enjoy driving.I honestly can’t recommend Nazmul enough. He’s the reason I believe I can actually learn to drive now.

Fabi

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I finally passed my test with Nazmul. He’s a great instructor, very calm and knowledgeable. He worked me with me even fitting in multiple lessons each week to help build my confidence ahead of my test. He was very patient with me when I was struggling with manoeuvres, taking the time to make sure I got them right. I'll definitely recommend him to all my friends to help them pass!

Shubham Jain

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Amazing instuctor

Jamie

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Nazmul is a great driving instructor! I’ve only had a few lessons with him, but I already feel like I’ve made great progress. He has a really good way of breaking down things that can normally feel very hard to understand. I feel really lucky to have Naz as my instructor!

Lora

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Fantastic teacher! He works at the right pace and never raises his voice. I can make mistakes and correct them myself instead of stepping in and sorting them every time. I always enjoy the lessons and would definitely recommend him to everyone.

James McKinnon

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Naz is really nice and caring. He's also very good with autism.

Kevin Clarkson

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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A really good instructor, I feel like I improve with every lesson even more. He really focuses on your weaker areas to help you improve and progress from any mistakes. I’ve only had three lessons so far, but I’ve already covered a lot and applying theory based knowledge through safe driving on the road.

Shonice Kouassi

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I passed today with just 1 minor and 6 hours with him. Naz is the best! He's such a motivating and great instructor. Thank you Naz!

Favour

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Just had my second refresher lesson with Naz and it’s been a great experience. He’s a great instructor, explains things clearly, and builds your confidence driving. Would definitely recommend!

Ayesha

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I’ve had 3 lessons so far, and thanks to Naz my confidence behind the wheel has grown really quickly. ☺️

Hannah

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I honestly don’t have the words, I passed my driving test after just 4 lessons with him. He’s absolutely amazing.100% recommend to anyone. Loved the whole experience 🖤

Sijaul Korim

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I’ve only had 2 lessons so far, but I can already see a big improvement. Nazmul explains everything clearly and in detail, which really helps you understand how to put it into practice on the road.

Hashley

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Nazmul is an excellent instructor who genuinely cares about his pupils. His driving lessons are well-structured, and he adapts his teaching to suit how you learn best.Thanks to him. Also I now feel like a confident and safe driver.

Maria

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I had my first driving lesson today and he really helped me feel at ease and confident throughout. Thank you Naz

Maria Abreu

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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Nazmul has given me a few lessons and I’m really happy with how it’s going. He’s very patient and always helpful when it comes to correcting mistakes.I’m already becoming a more confident driver thanks to his lessons, and I’d definitely recommend him.

Priscilla

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I had an outstanding experience learning to drive with Nazmul Islam! He is an incredibly calm, polite, and knowledgeable instructor who makes every lesson feel stress-free and enjoyable. His background in hospitality and customer service really comes through in the way he teaches, always patient and professional. He gives clear, structured guidance and makes sure you feel confident behind the wheel at every stage. The Peugeot E2008 Electric automatic was a bonus, and his attention to detail really helped me improve a lot.If you’re looking for a driving instructor who genuinely cares about your progress, Nazmul is the best choice. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to pass with confidence. Thank you for all your support!

Sarah

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I had my second lesson today and already feel much more comfortable and in control behind the wheel. He’s the greatest teacher!

Louise

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I’ve recently started lessons with him and I’m really happy with the way he teaches. He is calm and more patient with me even when I ask the same question multiple times or make the same mistake again.

Seema

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I had such a great experience learning to drive with Sadia. She was incredibly patient and supportive, helping me through every step of the process. Even when I struggled or doubted myself, she gave me the push I needed to keep going and improve. Thanks to her guidance and encouragement, I passed my driving test with confidence. I highly recommend her to anyone learning to drive ❤️

Sila

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I passed my test today. I could not have done it without Sadia. She helped me calm my nerves and trust my instincts. Before, I was so nervous and anxious behind the wheel but you helped me become more relaxed and a safer driver. I have your voice in my head directing and guiding me throughout the test which helped😂. I wanna say thanks again for all your support!!

Princess

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I passed my practical driving test today! I just want to give the biggest thank you to my instructor Sadia. Not only has she taught me how to drive and be a safe driver on the road. She has also taught me self-confidence which I will carry with me for the rest of my life. She’s very patient and supportive and she will be your biggest cheerleader. Thank you so much!

Carsia Brown

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I couldn’t thank enough for Sadia. Her professionalism, and dedication to her job lead to my Pass result from the first time. She might be strict, but she will make you achieve the best driving you can

Kristina

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Naz is the best teacher! He’s always very thorough in his teaching and quickly helps iron out any mistakes when they come up.After switching instructors, I’ve actually started enjoying my lessons instead of dreading them, and I’ve come on massively in a short space of time with Naz. He’s calm, patient, and has helped me become a much more confident driver after just a handful of lessons. I’d definitely recommend him!

Joe Foyster

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Nazmul Islam

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I recently passed my practical driving test. My instructor was the best instructor in the whole world, SADIA NASIR, and I am very pleased with the experience. Mrs Sadia is an exceptional driving instructor who combines professionalism with a friendly and supportive teaching style.I highly recommend Sadia Nasir to anyone looking to learn how to drive. The lessons were not only educational but also enjoyable, making the entire learning process smooth and effective.Thank you, Mrs Sadia, for helping me become a confident and safe driver!

Elena

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I’d like to thank Sadia for being a fabulous teacher. From the beginning Sadia was super friendly, supportive & patient. We had great conversations laughs whilst learning which made every lesson enjoyable. I’d like to thank Sadia for helping me pass, super grateful.

Jessica

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Sadia is an excellent instructor, she is very motivated, professional, caring, funny, warm and knowledgeable. She leads me to pass exam very easy. She build up my self-esteem and confidence on the road, she brought lots of positivity into my live. I will miss her so so so much Thank you SadiaSending you lots of love ❤️ 😍 💖

Karol Siwek

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Great instructor, found a way to communicate and made good progress along with a few laughs whilst at it.Thank you Sadia

Luqman

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Amazing experience!🫶Sadia is perfect instructor, friendly and with a lot of patience(I admire her for that).If you afraid of driving - go to Sadia, she will make you a good and confident driver!😁🫶 She made me to pass the test of the first time!Thank you, my dear!🫶 I will miss you🫶

Rodica

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Sadia is amazing and so supportive she really puts the time in to make sure you succeed and for that I’m so grateful! Thank you once again xx

Letitia

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Sadia is top instructor! I am so glad I got taught by her, very paciente and understanding definitely made me feel comfortable and with her help and support I managed to Pass my driving test so congrats to you as well Sadia!Wish you all the best x

Marlene

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I had an outstanding experience with Tom, who played a pivotal role in my success in passing the driving test on my first attempt. From the very first lesson, he demonstrated not only a deep understanding of driving techniques but also a patient and encouraging demeanor that immediately put me at ease. Their ability to communicate complex maneuvers in a clear and concise manner made the learning process enjoyable and comprehensible. One of the standout qualities of Tom is their unwavering patience. No question was too small or insignificant, and each query was met with a thorough and thoughtful explanation. The detailed reviews after each session gave me clear understanding on the faults I made and helped me prepare myself for the next session. Thanks to Tom, I feel well-equipped to navigate the roads safely and confidently. I highly recommend Tom to anyone in search of an exceptional driving instructor. Thank you for making my learning experience enjoyable!

Retheeshkumar

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Thomas Henson

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Sadia is a professional, friendly, supportive and patient instructor. She focused on my success and helped me get over my nervousness and lack of confidence after failing my first test with a different instructor. Thank you so much!

Ken

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Tom is unquestionably an excellent teacher. He has taught me how to drive responsibly and safely with the help of his instruction and patience. He really makes us feel at ease, and I am grateful for the support, confidence, and trust he brings. I'd suggest Tom wholeheartedly. - Thank you Tom

Shyam Mohan

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Thomas Henson

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Tom is a really good instructor. Supportive, calm, friendly and patient. He is flexible to date and time changes. He was my wife's instructor as well. Both of us passed first time. I would recommend him to anybody looking to start driving lessons. Thank you very much Tom

Tony Peter

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Thomas Henson

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Tom was a great instructor. He was very patient at the start and gave me excellent advice and teaching so I was able to pass my test first time. Would highly recommend.

Dillan Prajapati

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Thomas Henson

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Tom is absolutely lovely teacher! He is trying all he can that you would learn and pass your exam! Massive Thank You to Tom for giving me useful lessons and patience during this time !

Enrika

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Thomas Henson

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Sadia is definitely by far the most loving and supportive instructor. She is very understanding and is very honest. I passed with her on my first time and I’m forever grateful I passed with her. Every question I had, she answered and she will always correct you if you’re wrong. She is THE BEST!!!

Sudipta

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Thank you Tom! Great instructor

Reeva

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Thomas Henson

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Sadia is an amazing instructor. She’s very patient, supportive and encouraging. She answered every question I had and made my driving experiences very fun and relaxing. Honestly the best instructor ever, thank you for making me pass :))

Valentina

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I learnt to drive with Sadia and passed first time with only one minor! I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with her. She was professional as well as friendly. She made learning an enjoyable experience for me.

Lisa

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Sadia is a great instructor, thoroughly professional and yet very personable. She works around a specific pupil’s needs and that makes her lessons highly efficient. Me and my wife both took lessons with her, we highly recommend her!

Nathanael

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Sadia was a fantastic instructor and made learning to drive a fun experience. She made me feel relaxed and at ease throughout our lessons and was always offering her time with any questions I had which I really appreciated. Couldn’t recommend Sadia enough and thank you so much for helping me pass first time :)

Cheyenne

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I couldn’t recommend Sadia enough. She is a wonderful instructor who is very patient with all aspects in your lessons. She supported me and did everything she could to accommodate me and my personal life to give lessons and support I needed. Boosting my confidence even when I didn’t believe in myself. Thank you Sadia

Tyrone Zall

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Sadia is super supportive and reassuring! In every lesson you can see her desire to see you succeed. A great instructor

Josephine

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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It was a fantastic experience learning with Sadia. She was so confident and that confidence rubbed off onto me, and with every lesson, I just felt more and more confident. Thank you for helping me to pass.

Suzanne Handley

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Sadia is a great instructor, and she helped me to achieve my goal of learning to drive. I couldn't have done this without her.

Deon Ellwood

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I had a great time learning with Sadia. She is the best instructor in Goodmayes by far.

Keiran Mueller

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I was really struggling with learning to drive a manual car. Then I decided to switch to Shadia and an automatic, and my experience completely changed. I became so much more confident and even passed on my first attempt.

Tess Alexander

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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I had the best time learning with driveJohnson's and Sadia Nasir. She was straightforward to talk to and learn from, and I can't thank her enough. It is thanks to her that I passed without any minor faults.

Elsie-Rose Macdonald

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Great time learning with Sadia Nasir. She helped me to pass, and now I can't wait to go on all the road trips I can!

Raphael Alfaro

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Sadia Nasir

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Thanks Thomas for making it possible for me to pass my driving test first time, couldnt have done it without you.

Dale Holmes

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Thomas Henson

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Learning to drive with Lubna has been a great experience and I enjoyed every lesson. Lubna helped me build up my confidence and driving skills quickly and I passed first time!

Raveena

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Lubna Farooqui

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10/10 service from the office & the instructor, can’t recommend them enough.

Lincoln Finnegan

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Kulvinder Sangha

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After taking just 27 hours I passed with 1 minor – I’m buzzing and can’t believe how simple they made it for me!

Leila Summers

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Lubna Farooqui

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My daughter just finished learning to drive with Thomas and passed her test first time. We couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor for her. He was reliable, trustworthy and made her feel comfortable from the first lesson. Will be recommending him to all of my friends!

Lisa Peacock

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Thomas Henson

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Thank you to my amazing driving instructor Kulvinder who helped me pass first time! Kulvinder was my 3rd driving instructor and was definitely by far the best! Thank you Kulvinder.

Christie Palmer

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Kulvinder Sangha

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Just passed my driving test with Tommy, top guy and quality instructor. Cheers Thomas.

Tommy Penn

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Thomas Henson

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10/10 service from Thomas and the staff at drivejohnsons. Top driving instructor and would highly recommend. Cheers!

Ethan Woodard

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Thomas Henson

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Loved my lessons with Thomas, they were very informative, well structured and enjoyable! Thomas is really knowledgable and definitely knows his stuff, if you're looking for driving lessons I would highly recommend Thomas.

Olivia Kline

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Thomas Henson

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My son has been doing lessons for around 2 months with drive johnsons. He loves his lessons and always impresses me with the amount he has learnt in each of his 2 hour lessons. I feel that I chose the best place, and will certainly recommend them to others needing lessons.

Louisa Dickens

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Kulvinder Sangha

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When first starting lessons I went with automatic because it seemed easier and I wasn’t confident that I would be able to drive a manual. A few years later and I decided to take it really serious and commit to lessons and that. I called them and the girl on the phone said to give manual a try first as you have more freedom. I took 35 hours and went for my test, passed with 6 minors and couldn’t be happier with the result

Mya Allen

Area · Ilford

Instructor · Lubna Farooqui

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Great instructor! Pushes you to the limits. I passed my test with 1 minor fault at Barking!

Mehmet

Area · Ilford

Muhammad Khan

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Dina is by far one of my most legendary teachers of all time, not only has she taught me what I need to be a safe driver but whilst doing so she was always so patient, kind, and generally a great role model! I highly recommend her. She explained everything with such an ease that I actually looked forward to my lessons. Thank you Dina. :)

Stac

Area · Ilford

Dina Ward

Website review

I previously had hours and hours with a local instructor and I wasn’t getting anywhere and was just wasting money. I enquired with driveJohnson’s and they booked me for an assessment to see what I need to work on. Ever since I have been doing weekly lessons, and I’m now test ready!!

Nabil Molina

Area · Ilford

Hajirha Bashir

Website review

Dina was an excellent instructor, who treated me with patience and understanding. She explained everything I needed to know and answered all my questions, and I think she was the main reason why I successfully passed my practical test on the first try.Thank you again, Dina.

Kornel

Area · Ilford

Dina Ward

Website review

Mohammed is the best driving instructor around, would recommend him to anyone. Thanks mate!

Connor

Area · Ilford

Mohammed Ashfaq

Website review

I just want to thank Dina for all confidence and support she has given me. Dina is a amazing instructor and I would 100% recommend her to family and friends. Thanks again ??

Gurdev

Area · Ilford

Dina Ward

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Diane is a great instructor that taught me not only how to drive but tip and tricks that made driving something less daunting to do. Her attitude always stayed positive, concluding the with great detail on what can be improved on and what was done well, I alway felt like I achieved something after each lesson.

Lascelle

Area · Ilford

Dina Ward

Website review

Ive been driving in India for 9 yrs and need to pass UK test. The instruction is good and I dont feel like my money is been wasted. I had my test this morning and I passed 4 minors.

Babu

Area · Ilford

Mohammed Ashfaq

Website review

Lessons were banging, I always enjoyed it and my instructor knew I had to get it done quick. Made the right choice in going to these guys

Jasper Begum

Area · Ilford

Mohammed Ashfaq

Website review

Top driving instructor, passed after 20 hours with Rahmat. Cheers

Faisal

Area · Ilford

Rahmat Gul

Website review

Thanks to Hamid I just passed my driving test 1st time with 3 minors !! Brilliant driving instructor !

Kiran

Area · Ilford

Muhammad Khan

Website review

Absolutely loved the lessons delivered by Mrs.Ward, shes very professional and kind and she helped me pass my test very quickly. 100 percent would recommend to anyone looking to learn how to drive

Abs

Area · Ilford

Dina Ward

Website review

He's such a great teacher, i'm grateful to get lessons from him coz at this point i feel very confident with driving in such short amount of time since i had no hours before at all. Fully recommended.

Ahmet

Area · Ilford

Saadat Hussain

Website review

I would like to say a massive thank you to drive Johnson’s for putting me through to Saad! My past experience with previous instructors and lessons were terrible, and I am so thankful for Saadat for guiding me, helping me and also boosting my confidence in my driving. I appreciate the hours he has given me to help me pass my test! Teaching style is amazing and passed my test because of him and his teaching. Funny, humble and kind man, instructor and person! Again thank you happy is an understatement ! :)

Nadia K

Area · Ilford

Saadat Hussain

Website review

A great driving school. My driving instructor was very patient and flexible in timing of driving lessons. The pricing is affordable and the offer of the block bookings is a good way to reduce costs, would recommend this driving school and instructor to family and friends.I had the best driving instructor. She is professional and very good at her job, where very supportive and helped me when i needed to. I passed my driving test today and was so happy I couldn’t have done it without her help. Thanks

Sam

Area · Ilford

Dina Ward

Website review

Great driving instructor and even better man. Very calm, humble and kind. Teaching style suited me well. I passed my test first time thanks to your guidance.

Helen Broadbanks

Area · Ilford

Saadat Hussain

Website review

Dina has been my driving instructor for the past several months, and today I passed with flying colours! She is very friendly, professional, patient, knowledgeable about the test (what's expected), and familiar with the area. I would highly recommend Dina to anyone at any stage of their learning, as she made it a joy.Thanks again for all your help and giving me confidence encouragement!

Adam Smith

Area · Ilford

Dina Ward

Website review

Passed my test a week ago with this instructor, he is honestly the more decent guy & a fantastic teacher! Don’t hesitate about booking with him

Fahima

Area · Ilford

Muhammad Khan

Website review

I failed my test 8 times over 2 years, and thought I should probably change my instructor to see if I could improve. I called drivejohnsons and they booked me in for the same week, the instructor came & told me where I was going wrong in my first lesson. Now I have my test next month, and I’m really confident about being 9th time lucky!!!

Alfie-James Stephenson

Area · Ilford

Muhammad Khan

Website review

Trust Saadat and this man will get you through your driving test first time! Quality instructor, all my mates are coming your way. Don't worry about the referral fee :-) Thanks for all your help. Your instruction and knowledge was spot on. Booooooooom - I have a driving licence because of you Saadat!

James Donaldson

Area · Ilford

Saadat Hussain

Website review

Diane kept me calm and provided me with all the tools I needed to learn to drive from my first lesson to the test. Diane helped build my confidence up on the road and helped with all the theory questions. Couldn’t recommend Diane enough to teach you to drive. Thank you again ?

Sasha

Area · Ilford

Dina Ward

Website review

I am so happy to have passed my test at my first attempt. Dina was a very calm and patient instructor. And drivejohnsons are reasonably priced but professional company.

Jake monsen

Area · Ilford

Dina Ward

Website review

I really loved my lessons, they were structured & regular. If you are unsure as to whether or not you should go with drive johnsons, I would definitely recommend giving them a try!

Phoebe Donnelly

Area · Ilford

Hajirha Bashir

Website review

I would like to say thank you to driveJohnson's office team firstly for allocating me Saadat. They listened to my requirements over the phone and assured me Saadat would make me feel comfortable and less nervous. I had a bad experience with another company so I really didn't want my confidence being knocked anymore. Thanks to Saadat for making the lessons very clam, productive and every lesson I walked away feeling like I had learnt something new. I passed first time because of Saadat, he prepared me for the driving test nerves so on the day I was still nervous but not crumbling like I usually would have under exam conditions. Thank you!

Nisha P

Area · Ilford

Saadat Hussain

Website review

I can't believe I just passed. Wooooooooooooo!!! Thank you Saadat you are amazing. The best instructor around! I will miss my lessons with you. See you on the roads. Beep, Beep :-)

Sarah Brooklyn

Area · Ilford

Saadat Hussain

Website review

Thank you Getachew for being so supportive and kind! you really made learning to drive fun and easy. I will miss our lessons and chats but so excited to be on the road!! beep beep if you are looking to learn you wont go wrong with this man he is the best!!

Mia Mcdonald

Area · Ilford

Getachew Abate

Website review

Highly recommend Getachew! I did 8 hours with him after struggling with another instructor and learnt more in those 8 hours than i did in the previous 16 hours. To top it off he was always friendly and a pleasure to be around

Mr Ahktar

Area · Ilford

Getachew Abate

Website review

Really good school to use, they have a lot of flexibility and are really easy going. I have had 3 instructors with driveJohnson’s because of moving areas and all of them have been amazing.

Rishi Forrester

Area · Ilford

Muhammad Khan

Website review

Quality instructor and a top man. He made the lessons fun and enjoyable.

Imran Hussain

Area · Ilford

Saadat Hussain

Website review

Saadat is an amazing instructor. He taught me from the beginning and I passed after 28 hours of driving lessons thanks to him. He is very calm and his teaching formula's are spot on! Learn with Saad if you want to pass first time!

Tom Hutchinso

Area · Ilford

Saadat Hussain

Website review

A great experience with Getachew and drivejohnsons. From booking in to passing the test it was easy and friendly. Getachew was a great instructor with the patience of a saint.

Ben Lewis

Area · Ilford

Getachew Abate

Website review

Getachew is the nicest and kindest man!! thank you so much for helping me through my test i throughly enjoyed every lesson

Aisha Malik

Area · Ilford

Getachew Abate

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Nearby Areas We Cover

Looking for driving lessons near Ilford? Explore our nearby locations.

Test Tip Of The Month For Ilford

You have a 1 in 4 chance of being asked to do the emergency stop. If you are asked to do this, the examiner will explain this to you when the car is stationary. You will most likely notice your examiner looking over their shoulder when the car is moving. This is to double-check it’s safe, so be ready. When they look over their shoulder, they are about to ask you to stop!

Sadia Nasir

Driving instructor in Ilford

Useful Driving Test Tip For Ilford

It's a classic, but many learners think they should offset their mirrors, so they must move their heads more during the test. You should be able to check your mirrors by moving your eyes - not your head. The examiners are trained to look out for eye checks rather than head movements. Moving your head may cause the examiner to think your mirrors are not set up correctly.

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Nearest test centres to Ilford

Check out the average local pass rates for your nearest test centre below.
Our first time pass rate is much higher than the averages below.

DVSA Barking (Tanner Street) Driving Test Centre

84 Tanner Street, Barking, Essex IG11 8QF

1st time pass rates

2023-24 38.5%
2022-23 38.7%
2021-22 41.7%

DVSA Goodmayes (London) Driving Test Centre

98 Goodmayes Road, Ilford, Goodmayes IG3 9UZ

1st time pass rates

2023-24 44.8%
2022-23 38.0%
2021-22 41.4%

DVSA Wanstead (London) Driving Test Centre

2 Devon House, Hermon Hill, Wanstead E11 2AW

1st time pass rates

2023-24 40.3%
2022-23 38.8%
2021-22 37.1%

Frequently asked questions...

Yes, we do. We offer automatic driving lessons in Ilford 7 days a week. Our instructors are very busy, so please call our Booking and Enquiries Team to book your driving lessons in advance to ensure you are not disappointed.

We have both male and female driving instructors in Ilford. All of our female driving instructors are fantastic teachers and local to the Ilford area. They will teach you the tricky areas you might come across on your test and the test routes for your chosen driving test centre, giving you confidence to face anything thrown at you on your test. If you would to book in with one of them, please call our Bookings Team as soon as possible to get a slot as we do find that our female instructors get booked up quickly.

You need to pass the theory test in order to book the driving test. So we always recommend passing the theory test first before commencing an intensive driving course in Ilford.

Struggling with the theory test? Fear not: we have an amazing app and programme to help you pass, which is free to all driveJohnson's learners. Realistically you could pass both the theory test and driving test in 4-6 weeks with an early test checker. We provide this service free to all driveJohnson's pupils in Ilford.

We have over 15 experienced instructors covering Ilford. Some are only English-speaking but many speak other languages. If your preference is an instructor who speaks a certain language then please feel free to give us a call and we will pair you with an instructor that can speak the language you need.

Yes, all of the instructors at our driving school in Ilford are fully qualified and DVSA-approved. Our instructors are all personally selected by us and meet our high teaching standards. Instructors are also all DBS/CRB checked so you can trust that your learning experience will be in safe and trustworthy hands.

If you are looking for cheap driving lessons in Ilford, look no further. We believe that our driving lessons are very affordably priced. Nevertheless, our standards remain extremely high and you will be learning with some of the best driving instructors in Ilford.

You can check out our latest prices and any current deals in your area on our prices and offers page.

Our driving instructors in Ilford are all rated a minimum of 4.5/5 online. As a driving school, we are growing rapidly and gaining an excellent reputation due to our happy pupils. Our instructors have regular training and reviews and are always improving to ensure our pupils stay happy!

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driveJohnson's Ilford, 48 Park Road, Ilford, IG1 1SD
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