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Rated 5 out of 5

Based on 52 customer reviews

Dave is a brilliant instructor. He set high standards but made sure I was able to meet them. Of the 3 instructors I've been with, he has helped me improve the most by pointing out what exactly my weaknesses are and giving clear instructions on how to progress.

David is honestly the best, not a bad word about him. From the start to end, David had been nothing other than supporting and reassuring giving me all the confidence needed for me to pass my test. His enthusiasm for his job really motivates you and give you the ambition to do well. Thank you very much David!

David Taylor is a great instructor keeping it pure and real making a safe fun and exciting environment whilst learning to drive he’s helped me pass my test first time today he is an amazing instructor and I highly recommend his skills and teaching ability, I will defiantly be recommending him myself.

Absolute sound guy, really enjoyed taking lessons with David, I passed my test first time with only 2 minors. Couldn't of done it with anyone else, thanks so much!!

Amazing instructor!! David was easy to get on with and always made me feel comfortable, even if I made mistakes. He believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself and I never would have passed without his dedication and hard work. Cannot recommend enough!!

Great driving instructor, really helped make sure I was prepared and ready for everything for my driving test, which I passed first time because of him.

Was my one and only driving instructor and he was absolutely brilliant! Very friendly allowing for a comfortable atmosphere when driving! Sets the standards high, being honest and picking up any improvements/ things to work on for the next lesson. Passed first time today with only 2 minors yay! Thank you so much David!!

Thanks to David, I passed my driving test first time!! He is a kind and excellent instructor. He was patient throughout my driving journey and believed in me.
I would definitely recommend :)

David was extremely helpful throughout the process, leading up to the test I felt confident in my abilities all thanks to his guidance. Would definitely recommend!

Couldn't ask for a better instructor, sound teaching methods, explains things really clearly, brilliant practical advice for the test and will be honest if he thinks you're test ready or not. Great communication, figures out your weaknesses so that you're always improving for your next lesson.

Really friendly and has a good outlook on the world, music and philosophy. Is interested in people's stories and the art of a nuanced conversation. Couldn't have had a better experience learning to drive. Thanks again for helping me to pass my test first time.

Passed my test first time this afternoon!! Thanks so much to David for being patient with me and getting me through it, absolute quality instructor. I deffo recommend!!!

Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor! I had the worst driving anxiety and David did his best every lesson to be reassuring, encouraging and calming and I honestly couldn’t have passed my test or gained more driving confidence without him. He’s really easy to talk to and is incredibly patient. I finally passed my test (the first time with David) after multiple fails with another instructor, thank you so much David 😁

David is one of the best driving instructors I have had such a calm and patient person and let's you work at your own pace and he helped me pass my test first time today.

I would highly recommend David, he is extremely patient and reassuring. David is very encouraging and honest, after every lesson which is great way to reflect. He made me feel comfortable and relaxed from my very first lesson, this was so reassuring to me as I was so anxious to begin with. I passed my test first time with no minors at all. Thank you so much David!!

Brilliant Instructor, extremely reliable and patient throughout my time him.
Every lesson he would give a goal on what to work on for the upcoming lesson and would not of managed to pass 1st time without him!
Highly recommend booking with him.

Such a good instructor, managed to pass 1st time with 4 minors, the lessons were a great atmosphere where you could have a laugh and also learn. Will recommend for any friends looking to learn thanks for making a great safe driver!

Out of the many instructors ive been with David was by far the best. Thoroughly going through everything and making sure I was safe on the road and also having an enjoyable time learning too. Would 100% reccomend to anyone!

Had really great lessons with David Taylor. He has a really good teaching technique and explains his instructions really clearly and detailed. I really enjoyed learning with him! I passed first time with 4 minors! Im so excited to get out on the road now! Thanks so much! I will deffo recommend David!

brilliant instructor, kind caring and helpful and easy to get on with, failed mock test the day before my test and gave me confidence and helped me improve to pass first time the next day!

Great instructor. So patient and calm and reassuring on approach to test. I passed first time and would highly recommend.

I don't even know where to start!! Dave is absolutely a great instructor, he has a lot of patience and he's so calm. I passed first time with only 18 lessons with him and I've never driven before. Trust me just do what he tells you and no doubt you will pass your test nice and easy. Thanks again Dave !!

Brilliant tutor. Would highly recommend to anybody. Calm, friendly and efficient. Can’t praise enough.

Can’t thank David enough. Managed to pass my test first time with no minors at all! Great communication, comfortable atmosphere. Great at being honest and picking up weaknesses/things to work on for the next lesson to ensure you are always improving. Thanks again!

David is an excellent driving instructor and is friendly, great at building confidence, and explains things very well. Thanks to him I passed first time - highly recommend!

Fantastic driving instructor good temperament and calm. Covers everything you need to know and felt super ready on test day! I signed up to pass 1st time and did exactly that! So in my eyes Dave is a legend! Thanks again!

David was extremely friendly and made me feel comfortable behind the wheel in no time. He showed unbelievable patience in making sure I was test ready, making sure my driving was safe and polished to make sure I pass. Couldn't recommend him enough, thank you David!

David is a great instructor! His approach to teaching helps to build your confidence and skills and you can see noticeable improvement each lesson. David gives good encouragement and makes lessons enjoyable at the same time. I would highly recommend!

David was an excellent instructor. I had to learn to drive in a very short time period and he was very understanding and accomodating of that and helped me pass first time. Created a great atmosphere to learn in, whilst being brilliant to chat to. Would highly recommend!

David was Fantastic instructor, and all round great guy, couldn’t have asked for any better!

The best instructor! So patient and reassuring, the lessons were always a pleasure. Passed first time with 0 minors all thanks to David ☺️

Really enjoyed having lessons with David, he was such a patient and relaxed instructor and I never at any point felt under pressure from him. He got me all the way though my test and I passed first time with just 5 minors. I was so relieved. I will definitely be recommending David Taylor to my family and friends.

Great instructor, helped me fly through the syllabus and get a pass first time with only 1 minor in a limited time due to moving away. Gave me confidence and kept things fun.

Had David Taylor as my instructor. Excellent teacher and very fun guy to learn from. I had never driven before taking lessons with him and I passed the first time. Super happy and definitely recommend!!!

Would not have been able to do it without David, he really is one brilliant instructor. We had no issues whatsoever, we got on really well and had some good laughs in our lessons. Really enjoyed learning with him and passing with 4 minors. Thanks so much!

I had a very good experience and quality lessons with David. He's calm and proactive any time I'm about to make a mistake. His approach to driving lessons makes me to be comfortable learning with him. He never gets tired of correcting my mistakes several times. He's always on time, never get to pick me up late He's lessons help me pass my driving test.

I can not fault David, he’s a great instructor! He put me at ease during every lesson. I felt I was learning something new & perfecting what he previously showed me in each lesson. By far the best instructor I’ve had and with his help I passed my test today! Thank you David 🙏🏻

Very helpful instructor, helped me pass first time

david was very helpful along my driving journey, always encouraging me to believe in my abilities and a friendly instructor, would definitely recommend to anyone.

Great lessons from David. He is informative, patient, calm and reassuring - really put me at ease as I was learning. He is honest and gives helpful feedback and gives realistic timelines with regards to lessons and the test. I felt confident for my test and passed first time. Contacting David is easy, he is very responsive and does his best to accommodate your schedule. Lovely bloke to chat to, lessons were always enjoyable. All round great instructor.

The experience was great, I got along with him really quickly, he’s really good and quick at teaching. He believed in me the whole way
Highly recommend, he’s a great driving instructor and got me to pass 👏

I was with Dave for 3 months and I passed my driving test he’s honestly the man to help you pass your test he will help you all the way and he won’t give up on you

David is a Brilliant instructor. He made the lessons very enjoyable. He was very easy to understand and very patient.

David is a great and sensible instructor. he helped me a lot. He is not greedy to get more lesson. definitely I would recommend to others.

After having a really hard time learning with a previous instructor, I am so relieved I found David. I had lost all of my confidence and was really ready to give up. David brought back my confidence and actually made me realise that I did really enjoy learning to drive! He got me through my test and I passed with only 5 minors. Thanks so much David!!

9/10 would recommend and the last one would also but when asked, they didn't realize that they could. David has been paciente understanding and overall an excellent instructor. He made lessons feel safe and unpressured. Helped identify areas that needed work and generally was great.

David is one of the best instructors I’ve had, his laid back demeanour makes you feel comfortable and makes the learning process much easier. Always had positive words and made me believe in my driving ability. Thanks again!

David really was an excellent driving instructor. He was so patient with me as I deffo took longer to do some things;) I was quite a nervous driver and he really did bring me out of my shell. I would recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive.

Came back to driving after 16 years 1st time driving with Drive Johnson's with David Taylor as my instructor, and passed first time with DJ

Very flexible, and good feedback during lessons. When comfortable we had multiple mock tests on a weekly basis which really helped with confidence going into the test. Was able to practice every stage on how it would be in the real thing including test routes for the area. Which definitely helped on the day!

David is the best instructor that I could have asked for. There is always a calm and comfortable atmosphere during the lessons with David and the way he communicates and teaches is second to none!

Excellent Driving instructor! Made me believe in myself after previous fails elsewhere. Could not recommend any more

Nearest test centre to Lowestoft Show more

Nearest test centres to Lowestoft

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 Lowestoft (Mobbs Way) Driving Test Centre

Unit3 Oakland House Business Centre, Mobbs Way, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 3AL

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 48.0%
2022-2023 45.3%
2021-2022 44.9%

DVSA Norwich (Peachman Way) Driving Test Centre

Plot 16A, Peachman Way, Broadlands Business Park, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich NR7 0WE

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 59.2%
2022-2023 58.6%
2021-2022 56.9%

DVSA Norwich (Jupiter Road) Driving Test Centre

Jupiter Road, Hellesdon, Norwich NR6 6SS

1st time pass rates

2023-2024 41.5%
2022-2023 44.7%
2021-2022 54.8%
Instructor tip of the month Show more

Test tip of the month for Lowestoft

At Lowestoft Test Centre when starting your test there is a hill at the end of the test centre car park. Don’t be tempted to change into second gear as you will stall. Keep in first gear and stay away from the wall on the right. Look right and left when climbing the hill so as to get the best view of the road in order to know whether you need to stop.

Steve Nunn - driving instructor in Lowestoft

Useful driving test tip for Lowestoft Show more

Useful driving test tip for Lowestoft

If the examiner makes conversation with you on your test, always respond to avoid being rude. They will usually ask you a minimum of two questions, something along the lines of, "What do you do for a living?" or, "Have you had to take today off work?"

If you are approaching a junction or a tricky area, then just focus on your driving and, when it's safe to respond, then do so. The examiner will understand you are focusing on your driving and they shouldn't be offended.

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

Frequently asked questions...

Will I have mock driving tests while learning to drive in Lowestoft?

Our driving instructors in Lowestoft will regularly carry out mock driving tests during your time learning to drive. As your nearest driving test centre is right on your doorstep, you will regularly cover the test routes during your learning. Mock driving tests are a great way for your instructor to assess where you're at in your learning and to identify any weaker ares that require some more practice.

Do you cover any of the surrounding areas near Lowestoft?

Yes, we try to make our lessons as available to as many people as possible. We not only offer our lessons in Lowestoft but we also provide driving lessons in Norwich, Norfolk, Great Yarmouth and many of the nearby towns and villages.

What can I expect from my driving lessons in Lowestoft?

During your driving lessons your instructor will take things from the top, starting you off with the basics if you're a compete beginner and working with you to get you up to test standard. In your first driving lessons, you will spend most of your time behind the wheel, getting to grips with the vehicle and getting up to 3rd gear. Once you're ready and more confident in the drivers seat, you will move from residential and industrial roads onto busier main roads; you will also begin to learn the manoeuvres.

Our driving instructors are all from the local area and know the roads extremely well. They will also show you the test routes for your local test centre.

When can I start my driving lessons in Lowestoft?

If you're over the age of 17, you can start your driving lessons in Lowestoft now. Most of our instructors require just 2-3 days notice for new pupils. If you're looking to do an intensive driving course in Lowestoft, we may need more notice. Please get in touch for more information on our intensive driving courses.

Are your driving instructors in Lowestoft fully qualified?

Yes, all of our driving instructors in Lowestoft are fully qualified and DVSA-approved. You can trust you're in safe hands with them.

We also personally approve all of our driving instructors to ensure they meet our high teaching standards.

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Where to find us

driveJohnson's Lowestoft, Factory Street, Lowestoft, NR32 1LB
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