Driving lessons in Kidlington

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.

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

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

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

Lovely man and even better instructor. Thank you Don!

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.

From going from someone who never drove to a 36 hour intensive and passing first time and it's all thanks to this man! Let's just say I'm happy he taught me, fantastic instructor and one I'm definitely going to try sending people to!

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

"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..

YESSSS!!!!! I passed my test with only ONE minor fault.

When I met Don first time for an assessment I immediately knew he was the type of instructor I was looking for. His approachable personality and great sense of humour made me feel at ease.
I just can't thank Don enough for his invaluable teachings and insights.
I highly recommend Don to whoever is looking for an instructor.
Thanks again Don - You are the BEST !!!

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

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 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.

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!

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.

Great instructor, really knows his stuff and knows how to get you to do the right thing - be warned, he's not one for dilly-dallying around, but he is a coach and a half! Make sure to ask him about 'the man of the cloth' he instructed :) In his own words - "I'm surprised he hasn't been knighted yet!"

Don - the man, the myth, the legend. I went from pretty much never being behind the wheel to passing on my first go in 6 weeks. He truely knows his stuff when it comes to coaching how to drive - even to students like me who question and debate every instruction, so that not only do you become a good driver in general but also know how to pass the driving exam. So overall you can't go wrong if you go with Don :D

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!

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.

Don has been a great driving instructor over the months the best I have ever had. Upon getting in the car with him for the first time I knew he will be the coach to get me through and pass the first prestigious time. I highly recommend Don is one of a kind driving instructor and I will continue to tell all my friends and family about him. Sadly our ways have to part now as tears where shed It was a happy yet emotional day . 10/10 genuine down to earth guy I'm glad to have met him . Will take his great advice with me to the grave .
Fair well my Coach

Don is a great instructor firm when he needs to be but always fair. Knows exactly what's needed to be gone over and when to go over it. It also doesn't hurt that he's a great laugh!

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.

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

Couldn't of asked for a better driving instructor, i'd highly reccomend to anyone!

He gave me great support and also gave me great confidence in my driving skills.

Thanks once again Don!

Owen.

Dos is a top guy ,
Moved from Italy last year was struggling with other driving instructor, but then came across don after hearing from a friend
He's a great guy and has got such a great asset to the department of transport
Grazie Mille don!

Was so impressed with the drive 1st time pass...,was on it from the off!!
The high tempo approach was effective.
If I'm honest it'll go down as one of my most fluent performances behind the wheel.
Special thanks to drive johnson's & coach superb combination.

Passed first time with Don as my Coach. He is an excellent driving instructor - very organised and informative. Gave me all the materials I needed to pass both theory and practical. He also gave solid, constructive feedback each lesson and very useful tips on how to improve. I recommend him 100%. You won't be disappointed!

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!

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

. 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!)

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.

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

The most amazing experience

Donovan is a great driving structor who I would highly recommend without hesitation he is amicable and made me feel at ease he gave me the confidence and knowledge to allow me to pass my test first time with only one miner for not indercating into the test centre (my fault) if your'e looking for a instructor for yourself or your children then don russle is the guy to go to!

Passed 1st time! Thanks to drive Johnson for supplying their information pack and the videos! And huge thanks to Don for being a great driving instructor! Highly recommend Don and drive johnsons !!

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

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

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

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.

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!!!

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.

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!

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

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

Don is an amazing instructor! Having no previous driving experience he took the time to go through everything in detail and got me through my test first time! I would and will do, highly recommend Don for anyone thinking about driving. He's calm and always makes it a friendly experience which makes it easier to learn. Much appreciated for all you help.

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

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

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.

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