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No.1 Driving School in Upminster

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  • All of our automatic driving instructors in Upminster are observed by a company trainer at least twice a year as well as the DVSA’s standards check.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Based on 36 customer reviews

Could not recommend a better instructor. I started with Andy mid pandemic and he has been there till the end. He made an effort to make me comfortable, in a relaxed way and he took his time answering my questions in a professional manner. I passed with 1 minor and that is due to him. Andy was very accommodating as we had to keep pausing lessons due to lockdowns and each time we picked up where we left off.
It was very difficult to find a test during this time and he was very encouraging giving me suggestions on how to get a test before my theory expired. If you are lucky enough to get Andy as an instructor you will not only feel confident on your test but you will be a safe driver for the future.

Passed my driving test in Hornchurch today and have no hesitation in recommending my instructor Andy from drivejohnsons. Andy was always on time for my lessons, very patient and put everything in making sure I was fully prepared for the test.
Thanks again, Andy!

Andy Sterne was an amazing instructor. He made the lessons relaxed at the beginning because I was very nervous. As I got better, he challenged me with new subjects so every lesson I felt like I was making progress.I passed with 3 minor faults, taking just 30 hours of lessons - which for me I was very happy with this outcome as some of my friends had taken over 50 lessons with their instructors.

Andy Sterne was my given instructor and I cannot express how glad and grateful I am that I got given him and how happy I am that I had the honour of meeting him. He truly goes above and beyond for every lesson and is thoroughly prepared for every difficulty I may have encountered. My first lesson with Andy was the first time I have ever even been in a driving seat and today I passed my driving test. This is due to not only Andy’s incredible dedication and ability to teach but also his supportive, caring and fun personality which was incredibly encouraging and optimistic. On days where I may not have performed as well, he would regard it a learning curve and made sure that I did not give up. I could not recommend Andy more highly and I owe my success to him.

For family reasons it was very important to me that I passed my driving test, which I did today. My instructor, Andy Sterne was very professional, well organised and put everything into helping me perfect my driving, and In the weeks leading up to the test, Andy gave me lots of encouragement in my ability to pass.
I would definitely recommend Andy from DriveJohnsons.

Great guy and instructor who ensured he got to know me first before creating a lesson plan that was tailored to me. Also very flexible with booking times.

Thank you so much Andy for teaching, I have learned a lot from you, and I’m really pleased that I was your student, thx to you I have just passed my driving test.
Very happy

I passed at Brentwood test centre. Andy has been an amazing and patient instructor, taking me on after a long break since my last lesson 9 years ago. Andy has been very professional and is very knowledgable of the Brentwood area routes. He has been very reliable and is always at lessons on time. I would highly recommend Andy and DriveJohnsons to any friends or family.

Andy is an incredible driving instructor. From the moment I started lessons with him, I felt comfortable and confident behind the wheel. He made the lessons enjoyable and interesting, and his flexibility with scheduling was really helpful! I passed first time and I can’t thank him enough for all his support! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great instructor.

Thanks to Andy I manage to passed my driving test at Brentwood today!
Andy is a great instructor who will push you to become a better driver making sure you pass your driving test.
I highly recommend Andy from DrivingJohnson’s!

Andy was an excellent instructor.
I passed first time in Brentwood.
I felt well prepared by Andy, on all manoeuvres and having done numerous practice routes.
I felt supported the whole way and feel I have passed as a safe and responsible driver.

Andy is a great instructor who helped me pass my test first time with only 2 minors. He has a very professional manner and pushed me to improve my driving each week and progress. Andy is an all round nice guy and brilliant teacher. Would highly recommend to all!

Andy is a fantastic instructor!
He constantly pushed me and made me perfect every aspect of my driving in time for my test.
I passed with just 3 minors and they were really silly things because I crumbled a bit with the pressure.
Still, very happy indeed!
I would 101% recommend you take your lessons from Andy - you will pass in no time!!

Andy is a patient and professional instructor. He ensured that I was completely prepared for all eventualities that may have occurred during the test by preparing challenging and enjoyable lessons. I would recommend Andy to anyone who is looking to learn how to drive from a top class instructor.

Loved every minute of learning to drive with Janet and learnt so much faster than I thought I would. Was test ready after 30 hours and passed 1st time with 0 minors, cant believe it! Thank you so much Janet!! x

Andy helped me feel confident throughout my learning with great ways of teaching. Very patient and understanding of a learning driver. He was just amazing and i feel lucky to have had such a great experience learning to drive. I managed to pass first time too!

Just passed first time at Brentwood test centre thanks to Andy, I came to Andy as a beginner, he is a great instructor who is very calm and very professional, I would recommend Andy highly at drive johnsons

Andy helped me pass my driving test today on my first attempt! He is a wonderful instructor, always punctual for lessons, really knows his stuff and all round nice guy.
Thank you Andy.

I passed first time with Andy and enjoyed every one of our lessons. A friendly and calm instructor with great driving techniques. Every drive i felt safe and reassured by him. Would highly reccomend to everyone!

Thank you Andy for everything

Andy from driveJhonson's is a an excellent instructor. With his help I passed my driving test in first attempt. He is very professional, arrived on time for every lesson without any cancellations. Before starting my lessons he shared costs and lesson plans well in advance. The instruction materials shared for the lessons are also commendable.

I consider Andy an excellent teacher as he is very patient. He helps to instill right practices and rules in different road situations with positive feedback. When made mistakes in road situations, he helped to correct it by explaining not just "what" but also "why" behind the right practice and the right rule. Then consistently kept repeating the explanation well before I could go into the same road situation, such that I could consciously practice the correct and safe way of handling the situation. I will recommend him to anyone who wants to learn and practice to be a safe driver.

Andy is an amazing instructor, he helped me pass first time with only 1 fault.

I was lucky enough to have lessons with Andy and I can honestly say that they are an incredible driving instructor. From the very first lesson, I felt comfortable and at ease behind the wheel thanks to Andy's patient and reassuring teaching style.

I lost my confidence with driving but Andy helped me finese my skills, pass my test with flying colours and feel excited to my future adventures behind the wheel now I have my licence. Andy was also always punctual, professional, and went above and beyond to tailor my lessons to suit my learning style.

I can't thank Andy enough for all of his help and I cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone looking for an exceptional driving instructor who truly cares about their students' success. Thank you so much for everything!

I took my driving test in Brentwood today and Passed with just 3 minors!.

A big thank you to Andy for helping me to achieve my goal.

I have no hesitation in recommending Andy to others who are looking t to pass the test and be a safe driver.

Thanks again Andy.

Thanks to Andy Sterne’s excellent knowledge of the area, I passed my driving test today. He made sure I was fully prepared for what the test would be like and on the day itself, he helped me stay calm and was very encouraging. I felt a little nervous during the test, but I kept in mind his words of advice and this helped to pull me through.
Andy always arrived on time for my lessons and was quite often several minutes early! He was very patient and encouraging and really knows his stuff, answering any questions I had clearly. He helped me perfect all aspects of my driving before my test, leaving nothing to chance.
Thank you for all your help Andy.

Andy is the best instructor and I pass my test at the first time in Brentwood test centre.

Andy is a superb driving instructor. Truely professional in every way, exactly what a learner needs. He made me the driver i am today, confident and careful. I was exceptionally nervous at first but Andy made me feel at ease throughout the whole process. He had handy tips and awareness skills to teach you exactly how to drive and deal with situations every driver faces from day to day driving. Even after I passed (1st time btw) he was still sending me tips and awareness skills. He answered all of my question and I had plenty. I cannot recommend Andy enough. He was simply perfect. Thanks so much Andy

Had very little time to get my lessons in before my test but Andy was very understanding about it and planned out the best method for me in that time .Felt very comfortable with him in the car and he had great teaching methods would highly recommend him. And best of all passed my test with very few minors so I was well pleased.

Andy Sterne is a great instructor, who is calm and friendly, with an excellent knowledge of the Brentwood area. Helped me pass with zero minors! I would 100% recommend taking lessons with Andy to anyone.

Absolutely amazing! Andy is so patient and understanding and accommodating.

Always so clear in his teachings and I never felt rushed.

Thanks to him I managed to pass my theory and practical tests first time in under a year!

I’ll forever be grateful for the independence he’s given me!

Thank you!!

Andy is an excellent instructor! Always had great lessons with him. Very knowledgable and will prepare you well not just to pass your test but also to be a good driver after. Can't recommend highly enough!

I cannot express enough how instrumental Andy was in helping me pass my driving test at Brentwood Test Center.
His exceptional teaching skills, unwavering patience, and genuine passion for helping his students achieve their goals make him a true driving maestro.
He taught me not just how to drive, but also instilled in me the importance of responsible and safe driving.
His emphasis on road etiquette, awareness, and defensive driving techniques has had a lasting impact on my approach to driving.
If you're looking for a driving instructor who is not only exceptionally skilled but also genuinely cares about your success, Andy at Brentwood is the one for you!

Thank you so much Andy for helping me pass my driving test first time in the Brentwood area.

Andy was always incredibly patient, calm and took the time to explain everything and answer questions in a clear and supportive way. Every lesson was well-structured, and I found his practice routes particularly helpful. His knowledge and guidance definitely gave me the confidence I needed behind the wheel.

I highly recommend Andy and really appreciate all his help and encouragement!

Andy is a superb driving instructor and a true professional. The best advantage I got with Andy being my driving instructor was that he carefully examined and pinpointed the key areas of improvement and tailored the lessons accordingly. He was always patient answering my questions though repeated many times. Will strongly recommend to everyone.Thanks a lot Andy

Was luckily enough to have Andy as a driving instructor we had around 10 lessons together, he went through all I needed to get me through my test, then today I took my test at the Horncastle test centre, I passed I wouldn’t have without Andy

I passed my driving test today first time in Brentwood with no minor faults thanks to Andy Sterne and his support!

Andy has been so friendly, patient and encouraging throughout my learning journey. Every lesson with him was well structured, interesting, and tailored to suit my strengths and weaknesses. He has an excellent knowledge of the Brentwood area and I now feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel.

I highly recommend Andy to anyone looking for a great instructor, I couldn't have done it without him!

I contacted driveJohnson's on very short notice, just a month before my test. Initially, they told me they couldn't get me an instructor for just the month, which was fair enough, but after another call, Andy kindly took me on.

I explained to him that my issue with my previous instructor was that he did not explain things fully and revealed information to me bit by bit, which didn't work for me.

Andy spent most of our lessons explaining everything in detail to me, which helped me understand and drive more confidently.

I'm pleased to say I passed today with 2 minor faults, and I don't think I could have done it without those extra lessons with Andy.

Thank you!

Our first time pass rate in Upminster Show more
Our 1st time pass rate in your area 93.5% Over the last 12 months
Nearest test centre to Upminster Show more

Nearest test centres to Upminster

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 Brentwood (London) Driving Test Centre

89 Warley Hill, Brentwood CM14 5JN

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 49.7%
2022-2023 47.2%
2021-2022 50.1%

DVSA Hornchurch (London) Driving Test Centre

75 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Romford RM12 6JX

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 50.5%
2022-2023 51.5%
2021-2022 51.3%

DVSA Erith (London) Driving Test Centre

Crabtree, Manor Way North, Erith DA17 6LJ

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 41.4%
2022-2023 34.5%
2021-2022 28.4%
Instructor tip of the month Show more

Test tip of the month for Upminster

If you notice the examiner marking something on the marking sheet, don't panic! There are other elements of the test that they need to mark, which doesn't mean you have received a recorded fault. They have to mark down when a manoeuvre, hill start, angled moving off, and more are completed.

Thomas Henson - driving instructor in Upminster

Useful driving test tip for Upminster Show more

Useful driving test tip for Upminster

You can fail your test for driving too slow or too fast. Don't make sudden changes if you sense the examiner is looking over at your speedo. Just gently come off the gas or gently apply more depending on if you are going too slow or fast.

Anthony Johnson Avatar Anthony Johnson - Grade A, 51/51 ORDIT registered

Frequently asked questions...

I've never had any driving lessons before. How many lessons am I likely to need?

There is not a straightforward answer to this question as everyone is different. What we can tell you is that our driving instructors in Upminster have experience in teaching people of all different abilities and will work hard with you all the way to help you pass as quickly as possible. If you're keen to find out how many hours you might need, you can try our 2-hour assessment lesson and your instructor will be able to give you a rough idea.

Where is my nearest driving test centre for Upminster?

Your nearest driving test centre is Brentwood, just over 2 miles away. Alternatively, there is a test centre in Hornchurch, just over 3 miles away. Your driving instructor will likely conduct some of your driving lessons in Brentwood, to get you familiar with the roads and test routes in the area.

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Where to find us

driveJohnson's Upminster, St. Marys Ln, Upminster, RM14 3BU
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