1st Time School Of Motoring

Fantastic experience: Working with Franco was such a pleasure. He was very patient but also critical when needed based on my ability at certain points. He made sure that I was confident enough before my test and also found time to cater schedule. Would 100% recommend.

Fantastic experience: Jonas Ochiagha was my brilliant and patient driving instructor. When I first started my driving lesson with Jonas; I had never driven before and thanks to Jonas I have passed my test on my first attempt. This should tell you how fantastic and thorough he his when he is teaching you how to drive. He was extremely helpful throughout my time driving. Jonas is an amazing driving instructor. He is patient, understanding and calm and also very funny. He knows how to make you feel at ease. He'll do his utmost best to support you in everything in order to pass. Everything he thought me during our driving lessons came up on the driving test. He made points for every lesson that needs to be tackled and provides feedback at the end that would build my confidence and improve my driving skills gradually until I was ready to take the exam. Thank you so much Jonas for time and patience you've given me, I would have not been able to pass without you and I thank the Almighty God for making me pass because God knows I needed to drive. Thank you thank you Jonas, you are the best of the best. May God bless you for everything you have done for me to pass on my first attempt. And thank you to 1st time school of motoring.

Fantastic experience: I pass my driving test 1st attempt with 3 minor today in erith test centre with 1st time school of motoring my driver instructor is younatan he is best instructor with lot of skills he make it very easy for me . Thanks

Fantastic experience: I couldn’t recommend Franco more highly. He’s been an extremely personable, friendly and diligent instructor! His attention to detail and thoughtful instruction will no doubt leave you in a position where you can confidently pass on your test day

Fantastic experience: Tony is such a supportive and good instructor. I am very confident he is the reason I passed first time.

Fantastic experience: Tony is a quite literally the best driver instructor. He is patient and encouraging, while also feeling me to gain confidence. I could have asked for and anyone is lucky to be able to take lesson with him. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: One of the best experiences I’ve had, learnt and grown a lot I highly recommend this place for anyone trying to learn how to drive

Fantastic experience: Franco is quite literally the best driving instructor I could’ve asked for, and anyone is lucky to be able to train with him! I passed 1st time with only 1 minor fault, and it’s all thanks to his expertise. He is both patient and encouraging, while also fuelling me to gain confidence - which was the most notable different since working with him. But beyond his knowledge, Franco is a lovely and funny person that I genuinely enjoyed chatting to during my 2 hour lessons each week! Thanks so much!!

Fantastic experience: My driving instructor Tony was great, I’ve been trying to pass my driving for more than 3 years but always had problems but when I started learning with Tony I’ve managed to pass it in less than 3 months. Tony is very calm, he knows the roads, if you have problems with parking, he breaks it down and make it really simple and overall puts confidence in the driver. A lot of students know how to drive they’re just anxious and not confident on the road which leads them to make mistakes but Tony knows how to calm your nerves and make you a more confident and better driver. Thanks Tony, God sent!

Fantastic experience: A calm and patient instructor at driving point who helped a novice driver pass their test on the first time. Tony was flexible with lessons times and explained complicated junctions and roundabouts in detail.

Fantastic experience: Franco was great, I learned how to drive in Brazil but he made me realize I was lacking in a lot of areas if I wanted to pass the test. I lost my bad habits and I pass my test. Thanks Franco!!!!

Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test at Belvedere test center on 23rd August in the first attempt with 3 minors. My instructor was Younatan. He is an amazing instructor and very patient. I started as a learner driver from Scratch and am ready to hit the road with my full license. Thank you 1st Time School of Motoring and Younatan for everything.

Fantastic experience: I’ve had experience with several driving instructors across different test centres due to moving house, and I’ve even encountered some who shouted at me during lessons. However, Roddy has been very kind and patient throughout the lesson. This was my sixth attempt at the driving test, and I’m thrilled to have passed with just one minor. Before this, I was extremely anxious about driving and even took a two-year break because of it. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to prepare for this test over the last two months and finally overcome my nerves.

Fantastic experience: I had John for Automatic from 1st time, passed first time. John is amazing at his job, he is always on time and makes sure I am at the right standard before I go for my test, which I really appreciate. Would recommend him to anyone, many thanks again John!

Fantastic experience: Positive experience with instructor David. Calm and patient, gave me great guidance and confidence in my driving. Would definitely recommend to other young drivers.

Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test with flying colours today! My driving instructor, John, was absolutely brilliant. He was very patient with me and helped me build up my confidence. He made me feel completely comfortable from the very first lesson. I passed with no minors! It wouldn’t have been possible without John. I would recommend John to anyone that wants to start their lessons. Thank you John for being the best instructor.

Fantastic experience: My instructor was Franco he was a big help and the best teacher. He helped me pass my test and be the confident driver I am now.

Fantastic experience: I recently passed my driving test on the first attempt, and I owe it all to Roddy Laretiv! From the very first lesson, Roddy was patient, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He has a unique way of making even the most nervous learners feel at ease. His clear instructions, constant encouragement, and tailored approach to teaching made a huge difference in my learning experience. If you're looking for a driving instructor who genuinely cares about his students' success, look no further than Roddy. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor, and I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive! Bang Bang,thank you Roddy.

Fantastic experience: Franco is an amazing driving instructor. He’s patient, clear, and made learning to drive enjoyable. Thanks to him, I passed my test with confidence. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I was blessed to have an absolutely amazing driving instructor, Mr Roddy Laretive here at 1st time school of motoring. He explains everything really thoroughly, and teaches every driving skill to the optimal. Thankyou

Fantastic experience: Tony my driving instructor has been amazing,relaxed, and funny when needed to be but also firm and strict,when I made countless mistakes but also patient,I recommend him all the way,also if your grime head ask him who's fumin ZERO FAULTS PASS, FIRST ATTEMPT THANK YOU TONY

Fantastic experience: I wanted to take a moment to share my wonderful experience with my driving instructor, Tony. From the very first lesson, Tony exhibited exceptional patience and encouragement, making each session both educational and enjoyable. His ability to remain calm and provide constructive feedback helped me feel more confident behind the wheel. Tony’s motivating attitude and positive energy were truly infectious, and I always looked forward to our lessons. He has a natural talent for teaching and a genuine passion for helping his students succeed. Thanks to Tony, I now feel well-prepared and confident in my driving abilities. I am extremely grateful for his guidance and support, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a driving instructor who goes above and beyond.

Fantastic experience: Franco is a really great instructor! Very thorough, funny and teaches you how to be a confident driver beyond your test. I passed first time! Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Jonas Ochiagha was my driving instructor, he was very patient with me, and encouraged me throughout. He always asked what I wanted to do and what I wanted to practice, so I could improve in anything I was finding difficult. I would recommend Jonas to anyone that want to start learning to drive or improve on there driving. Thank you so much Jonas for everything.

Fantastic experience: Excellent experience with my son’s instructor Reuben. He makes you feel very comfortable and has a good sense of humour. Really nice man and would highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend David, I passed first time with 4 minors, with his tutoring. He was very accommodating with my busy schedule and taught everything really well and concise, preparing me very well!

Fantastic experience: Started learning to drive with Franco back in February and it has been nothing but a positive experience. Franco is a very communicative and punctual teacher who pushes you to pick up the skills on the road, while making sure that you understand the concepts. He doesn't just teach you to pass your test, but gives you tips to become a more efficient driver who can deal with any road condition. Happy to say that I passed my test first time. Would highly recommend Franco as an instructor.

Fantastic experience: Wow am so excited on passing my driving Practical test on first time. I want to use this opportunity to sincerely appreciate my driving instructor Demi for making me pull through this. Your lessons are the best as you make it harder for it to look very easy on the actual test. After passing, I actually realised what you did during our lessons are for the greater good to my success. You’re the best Demi

Fantastic experience: Franco is an amazing instructor and i definitely would not have been able to pass without him. He explains things with such detail and made things such as manoeuvres easy by putting them into steps. He’s such an awesome teacher.

Fantastic experience: Tony is an excellent instructor, he helped me become a confident and safe driver and helped me conquer my fear of driving.

Fantastic experience: I had 40 hours of driving with Demi before passing my driving test from the first try with just one minor fault. I had never driven a car before that and was scared to be in traffic at the beginning. But Demi gave me encouragement I needed, provided honest feedback so I could improve and helped me to overcome my fears. I think Demi's classes were more difficult than the test itself, so I was prepared for everything and felt the test was quite easy.

Fantastic experience: Tony was a great instructor. He was patient with me and helped me fix my mistakes while staying calm and collected. His explanations of the manoeuvres were clear and easily understandable. I passed last Sunday with no minors, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without Tony’s guidance.

Fantastic experience: Could not be happier with my experience at First time school of motoring, thanks to the fantastic instruction provided by Carmel. There are very few people who are able to maintain the balance of being a brilliant teacher whilst also making every lesson as engaging as possible. Despite not being given the same encouragement from other instructors, thanks to Carmel's training and belief in my skills I was able to pass my test first time as he assured me I was definitely ready and capable.

Fantastic experience: Extremely great experience with my instructor Jonas Ochiagha. As a new learner I was very worried about starting my driving lessons, but Jonas was super helpful and patient throughout them all. He made the whole learning process easy, and was supportive throughout. Very happy to have been taught to drive by Jonas, and even happier to say I passed because of his teaching.

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of learning how to drive with Sam, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Sam's patience, clear instructions, and encouraging demeanor made each lesson enjoyable and productive. his expertise and attention to detail gave me the confidence to tackle various driving situations with ease. I highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive driving instructor. Thank you, Sam, for your brilliant job in teaching me how to drive!

Fantastic experience: Passed first time with 0 minors !! Thanks to instructor Saleh Ahmed, very lovely and patient instructor. Great preparation and ensures you feel confident before your test. 100% would recommend him!

Fantastic experience: Passed my driving exam on the first try with only 4 minors after never having driven before. Mustapha was a great instructor who takes his job very seriously and makes sure that you truly understand driving principles. Would recommend very happily! I took 12x 2 hour lessons over the course of 4 months and felt well prepared before my exam.

Fantastic experience: Driving with Jonas was such a pleasure. After not doing any sort of driving for over 10 years I chose to go back to lessons. Jonas made me feel very calm and relaxed. From the first lesson my confidence in driving dramatically improved. I felt so comfortable driving with Jonas that I even got my sister to start taking lessons with him. Thank you Jonas for helping to pass

Fantastic experience: Today I passed my driving test and I cannot be more happy!! Everything thanks to Franco. He is the best instructor I ever had and I cannot recommend him enough. He made me feel so confident and relax while driving. If you are a nervous person, you definitely have to book your lessons with him. Thank you Franco,see you next time on the road !

Fantastic experience: My instructor Roddy, was meticulous from the get go. Great energy but also his attention to detail gave me personally a sense of security that as long as they were fixed i would be fine. I passed first time under his tutelage as long as you listen and keep a good attitude I don’t see why you wouldn’t #bang bang

Fantastic experience: I passed first time with the help of my fantastic instructor, Lou. She really built up my confidence, was super friendly, and a great teacher. Made me feel very comfortable and taught me everything I needed to know for the test and to be a safe driver. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Passed my driving test today, and it’s all thanks to the best driving instructor Sam!! He was always so patient with me and never made me feel silly for being nervous or not getting the manoeuvres correct first try. He made me feel super comfortable and helped me fully understand everything. I honestly can’t thank him enough.

Fantastic experience: I’m incredibly pleased to have passed my driving test today with the amazing help of Franco. Best instructor in the business, his results speak for itself. In addition to that, he’s a kind and enthusiastic teacher that wants the best for his learners

Fantastic experience: My instructor was incredibly patient with me, and worked with me over the year and a half it took to secure tests and eventually pass on my third try. I was supported through my entire journey and he helped me to understand all the logistics of my manuevuers so that I would be able to adjust and correct any situations, and removed a lot of the 'right first time' mentality nerves. I will definitely be picking up advanced lessons with them now that I have secured my initial pass too.

Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test with 2 minors and all credit goes to my instructor Franco. An excellent teacher who covers every single detail. Calm, patient, organised, and has a method of teaching that increased my confidence on the road. Adding his great personality to the mix, I highly recommend Franco to anyone looking for a driving instructor!

Fantastic experience: Passed my driving test and it’s all thanks to the best instructor Sam !!! Always been nervous about driving however sam made me super comfortable as he’s very professional and extremely patient! He really focused on my weak points which made me very confident in my driving. Sam has great knowledge and great techniques which will help you learn how to drive quickly, drive safely and pass your driving first time!! Strongly recommend Sam as a driving instructor. Can’t thank him enough !!

Fantastic experience: I passed my test today. My first attempt with 0 minors. lessons and all credit goes to Sam. He was super patient with me and taught me all I needed to know. He never missed a class, always punctual. Sam taught me all my manoeuvres the easiest way possible. Made sure to discuss my weakness and areas that needed improvement as well as encouraging me where I have done well. He made sure to cover all areas before the test day as well as revisiting them.

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience with my instructor Sam. Always encouraged me and full of wisdom, professionalism and patience. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone as success guaranteed. I passed my exams just because of Sam's belief and courage. Feeling very thankfull!

Fantastic experience: I did my driving lessons with 1st Time and I’m pleased to say I passed my test first time with under 30 hours of lessons! My instructor was very thorough and always ensured I kept my standard of driving and safety high. For that I’m very grateful and would recommend this driving school to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Tony is the best instructor, I enjoyed my time and made the lessons enjoyable and I passed the first time at Bromley. He was very patient. Thankyou Tony

Fantastic experience: I passed my test today. My first attempt with 2 minors and only after 10 lessons and all credit goes to Roddy. He was super patient with me and taught me all I needed to know. He never missed a class, always punctual. Roddy taught me all my manoeuvres the easiest way possible. Made sure to discuss my weakness and areas that needed improvement as well as encouraging me where I have done well. He made sure to cover all areas before the test day as well as revisiting them. Thanks you so much Roddy, your efforts haven't gone unnoticed. I will definitely be recommending.

Fantastic experience: I passed my first driving test ever. This wouldn’t be possible without my amazing instructor Franco. He taught me from the start of my driving journey till my test date and every lesson I felt myself becoming more confident/better at driver. Franco’s style of teaching enabled me to drive to a high standard. The proof is in the pudding as I aced my driving test passing it with flying colours! Other than that, Franco was extremely friendly and always went the extra mile (no pun intended) to ensure any weakness of mine was strengthened which enabled me to drive to a high level. I would definitely recommend Franco to anyone who wants to get their licence. Thank you Franco!!!!

Fantastic experience: I got passed my test today in first attempt with 2 minors and credit goes to Sam. He is the best instructor who knows his craft well. He is cool, calm and have clarity in his mind to read the key areas which neees to be improved in driving. He observes your weak area and work on them effectively to ensure not only you can pass the test but be a safe driver on the road. He is highly knowledgeable and helped me to work on many complex techniques in the easiest way. He has also helped me to be a relaxed driver and control the nerves with his Chats and discussions. I would highly recommend him if you want to be a safe driver rolling on and pass your driving test along with key techniques

Fantastic experience: Great instructor! She made me feel very comfortable in every lesson. She’s very patient and explanations were very clear. I had the best experience ever. My sister is sure next on her list. I recommend 100% From Kaitlan

Fantastic experience: I passed 1st time with 0 minors on my driving test. That’s a big deal! How would I have achieved this without the best instructor Miss Ade. I did all that I was told to do .Choosing Miss Ade was the best choice as she was helpful and accepting with my disability. Which is most times not the case for different instructors. I had a wonderful learning experience with my instructor, I’ll be surely recommending her. Thank you 1st time driving school.

Fantastic experience: I had the best instructor Franco and passed my driving test with flying colours all thanks to him! He was very patient with me and provided great guidance during my lessons. His way of teaching was soo good that it helped build my confidence. He is extremely friendly and has a great personality which made the lessons even better. I highly recommend Franco as a driving instructor as he really puts in the effort and I can’t thank him enough!

Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test first time on 3rd of May 2023 with just 4 minors. All thanks to Sam who taught me what driving was all about from the scratch. Sam was very patient and calm with me during driving lessons. He is highly knowledgeable, and will teach you the very complicated techniques of driving making it look easy. Sam is the the best driving instructor ever! For anyone looking to pass the UK driving test, Sam is highly recommended. Being the mother of a teenage daughter that was able to pass first time , you are close to realizing your dream if you choose Sam as your driving instructor. I also want to thank 1st Time School of Motoring for connecting me to Sam.

Fantastic experience: Wow! Ade is such a great instructor, the best. The coolest instructor you can get! She’s super fun but makes sure you learn and fully understand what to do to prepare for the test. I passed first time so that just tells you the quality of her lessons are fantastic! She just genuinely knows her stuff. You’ll enjoy the driving journey with her for sure. Just great!

Fantastic experience: Ade was the best instructor i had , on my first attempt i passed with only having 20 lessons in total. She is very friendly and easily approachable for any enquires. Amazing personality and makes you feel so comfortable while driving even in the toughest of scenarios. Her methods of teaching really stuck with me and i gained all knowledge in order to pass my practical. I highly recommend her for any beginner drivers struggling.

Fantastic experience: When I first met Franco I can remember how lost I was when it came to my driving skills and how poorly developed they were. I had to switch instructors because my previous one was changing my test date and was constantly abusing selling these early exam fees. But Franco was not only an instructor but that responsible person I could always get advice from and asked him to share his knowledge with me and stuck there until the end and I wouldn’t have been able to finally make it without him. He was always picking on my faults to make me change my mindset, I can’t stress enough how good he is and he will definitely help you pass it regardless. Best instructor there is!!!

Fantastic experience: I did my practical test today and passed first time! I would highly recommend Franco! He was my driving instructor throughout the whole experience and is absolutely amazing! He ensured that I was ready for my test and made me feel so comfortable whilst on my driving lessons! He has been so supportive especially when it comes to being anxious and having nervousness within the car, I can’t thank him enough!

Fantastic experience: All thanks to Sam. Indeed he is the best, he was a patient and understanding driver. I passed at my first attempt, he made me comfortable, gave me the best advice and taught me in such an amazing way and he even asked me to drive round the route the practical exam was done, a day before!! I was even nervous but he made me calm. If you need a good, friendly, loving and professional driving instructor, I will always recommend Sam.

Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test with flying colours at Hither Green test center last week. I am hundred percent sure that this would not have been possible without my instructor Franco. His approach to teaching is top notch. He was able to help me handle my anxiety and help me be a patient and calm driver, which resulted in me making fewer errors and being confident on the road. I have experienced a few other instructors before and Franco was by far the best, 100%. There were no unfamiliar routes in my test, Franco covered everything, all the possible routes, what to look out for etc. I really can't recommend Franco enough.

Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test with flying colours with ‘ZERO MINORS’ at Hither Green test center today! I am hundred percent sure this perfect score would not have been possible if not because of my best instructor SAM! His way of teaching and guidance all through out our lessons is just first class! He is strict in a good way and has always given me honest feed back! I experienced 2 other instructors before and i can tell that Sam knows his craft well! There was no unfamiliar route in my exam, everything me and Sam has covered it. It boosted my confidence a lot during the test! To Sam, I can’t thank you enough! Thank you so much for the patience and support and for believing that I can do it! Every lesson with you was fun and challenging and i cant think of any better driving instructor to recommend to learner drivers than you! The main key is YOU believing in me. It was an honour to be your student and I hope I made you proud! I don't know what to say anymore but Thank you so much and all the best to 1st time school of motoring and you!

Negative experience: Arrogant driving instructor refuses to move when illegally parked on pavement and on double yellow lines. You think they would show more courtesy given they are supposed to be teachers of good driving. I would never use a company which shows such disrespect to others.