
Oxford Driving school

Information about Oxford Driving school
Opening hours
- sunday: 9h-21h
- monday: 9h-21h
- tuesday: 9h-21h
- wednesday: 9h-21h
- thursday: 9h-21h
- friday: 9h-21h
- saturday: 9h-21h
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Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Oxford Driving school:
Oxford Driving School is renowned for its exceptional driving instruction, making it a popular choice for both new and experienced drivers seeking to enhance their skills on the road. Several satisfied students have praised their instructors for their patience, professionalism, and effective teaching methods.
Highlights:
- Most learners report passing their driving tests on their first attempt, thanks to the structured and thorough training provided.
- Instructors like Umar Zia and Magdalena Kurzawa have been frequently highlighted for their supportive, calm, and encouraging teaching styles, which help students build confidence behind the wheel.
- Flexible scheduling options and personalized lesson plans tailor to individual learning needs, ensuring students are well prepared for their tests.
While the majority of experiences are overwhelmingly positive, a few mixed reviews suggest that communication could be improved regarding lesson scheduling and pricing structure. Nonetheless, the school has shown a commitment to addressing any concerns raised by students.
Overall, Oxford Driving School stands out for its dedicated instructors and a proven track record of student success, making it an excellent choice for those looking to learn to drive.
Oxford Driving school: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I passed my UK driving test today on my first attempt, thanks to the incredible guidance of my instructor, Umar Zia. He is a consummate professional who focused on building my skills and confidence behind the wheel. Umar's clear instructions, and expert knowledge of driving standards ensured I was well-prepared for the test. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive driving instructor. Thank you, Umar, for your dedication and guidance!
Well done and congratulations for passing your test first time. We are wishing you safe driving for life.
Fantastic experience: Professional instructor with a great constructive feedback and kind communication, I highly recommend Magdalena for any new driving learners within Oxford city.
Fantastic experience: I will definitely recommend Nafessah, she is the best instructor ever. I have failed three times before due to hesitation and scared of driving, Nafessah helps me conquer this, she is so patient and responsible, she helps me build up confidence and driving skills, that's the most important in driving. I benefit a lot from her teaching. I would recommend Nafessah to everyone, Love you
Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Khalid enough! He was so helpful in teaching me everything and gave me the confidence I need to pass my test the first time. He's kind and gentle and anyone would be lucky to have him as an instructor.
Fantastic experience: I followed Umar who taught me automatic driving nicely and professionally. He is the best instructor who saves me from my previous instructor’s tight and uncomfortable training. Thanks to Umar, I find my way of safe driving and enjoying the driving experience.
Fantastic experience: Umar Zia is very professional, highly knowledgeable and a very patient instructor. Passed on my first attempt. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking to learn to drive in Oxford. Thank you once again Umar for your knowledge and the skills which I developed through your teachings.
Fantastic experience: I couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Patient right from the beginning, with clear instructions on how a car works and how what I do affects the car. She learnt very quickly how my brain works and if not understood re-explained in a way that I would understand and made sure I had grasped each step.After not wanting to drive for many years, Magda made my learning to drive experience an absolute pleasure. I would definitely recommend her to anyone that needed an instructor. Christine Andersohn-James
Fantastic experience: Excellent guys, they know what they doing.......incredible and scientific way of transferring knowledge
Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience with khalid and his brilliant teaching skills, I had learnt a lot from my time and lessons with him. Khalid is very good in helping you understand how to drive safely and an excellent instructor, his skills will be known and will always remain in my mind in my future of driving, I had just finished my test and passed first time.
Fantastic experience: I had an outstanding experience with Umar. Umar’s teaching methods are beyond exceptional. He not only made me confident on the road but also boosted my overall confidence as a person. His clear, accurate, and easy-to-remember methods (especially for tasks like parallel parking) made passing the driving test a breeze. Having had four different instructors, I can confidently say Umar is the best by far. I now have my driving license and a more positive outlook on life thanks to Umar and Oxford Driving School. Highly, highly recommend to everyone, especially those less confident.
Fantastic experience: Many thanks to Umar Zia for his expert guidance on lessons for the driving test, skills for a lifetime of safe driving and for life. He was flexible with his time, developed a personalised client-centred approach for my learning and reprogrammed my mindset for positivity and confidence which allowed for good progress for which I passed my driving test first time. Thanks again!
Well done for passing your driving test first time wishing you safe driving for life!!
Fantastic experience: Umar is the driving instructor you've been searching for! With his expert guidance and strict approach, I not only passed my driving exam successfully but gained invaluable skills for a lifetime. His creative use of metaphors makes learning to drive not only effective but enjoyable. Thanks to Umar, I now feel confident when driving. Highly recommend him to be your instructor!
Thanks, Li I appreciate the 5-star review and I hope that you have a safe journey for life.
Negative experience: Umar's approach to teaching is overly critical and negative, leaving students feeling discouraged. If you're looking to have your self-esteem diminished, then he's the instructor for you.
Good afternoon Jan, Sorry to hear that your disappointed. However you never had any lesson with us you never met us I can not understand why your angry? Best wishes
Fantastic experience: Umar is a great professional with attention to details. It was a pleasure seeing someone who enjoys his work so much. I passed by 1st time with 0 fault points
Well done Chris, With brilliant performance wishing you safe driving for life…
Fantastic experience: I passed my Driving test with Umair Zia, who is an extremely patient trainer, who supported me to over come my driving phobias and nervousness. He took me to almost all the driving test routes, and gave me the best training. I am so lucky to have him as my trainer with him,who is the number one and the best trainer in the oxford. My sincere thanks to Oxford Driving School and Mr. Umair Zia, for all the supports.
Fantastic experience: The price of the lessons was fair compared to most of the other driving schools. I want to personally thank Magdalena for her patience and professionalism on my driving lessons. Magda was always punctual and I felt that every two hour lesson we had, I had learnt a lot! I never felt stupid when I made a mistake, she would always calmly explain how to do things right. As a new driver I have so many driving tips I memorised from her that still help me massively. Thank you so much Magda for all your help!
Fantastic experience: A BIG thank you to my instructor, Umar Zia, for his coaching, both technical and mindset, to help me to overcome not only driving skill, but also pressure handling (personal coaching). I am probably not the best student Umar has ever had, but I will keep up & live up with his advice when I drive from now on....safety first. (observe-plan-move with appropriate control) Excellent experience of learning.
Well done Chris for passing your driving test today I would like to take this opportunity to wish you safe driving for life!!!
Fantastic experience: I don't think I can encapsulate my experience fully in words. Umar is the best driving instructor I've ever had, no debate required!!! He's very patient, calm and understanding. I started from scratch, super nervous and anxious and making sooo many mistakes. But with each lesson, I grew into a confident driver and have now passed my test the first time! The positive reinforcement and constructive feedback will forever be appreciated. Just like with skiing, Umar helped me to see the path between the trees and I won't forget this! If i could give more than 5 starts i would!!!
Well done for passing your driving test first time!! I would like to take this opportunity to wish you safe driving for life…
Fantastic experience: Having taken lessons many years ago, I started learning with Umar at the Oxford Driving School as a beginner again, and in under 30 hours of his instruction, passed my driving test. Umar is a fantastic and highly knowledgable teacher who will set you up for a lifetime of safe driving. Highly recommend this driving school.
Well done Isabella, for passing your driving tests first time I would like to take this opportunity to wish you safe driving for life.
Fantastic experience: I had lessons with Umar and i cannot fault his teaching. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching, and his years of experience shows through his clear and detailed teaching skills. Every leason was well thought out by him and he definitely helped me pass first time. Any questions i had i knew i didn’t have to hesitate to ask him. Highly recommend.
Well done for passing your advanced test the first time wish you all the best in the part 3 test...
Negative experience: Such a bad experience happened with me by the team as well as instructor. Due to error happened by the instructor I couldn't attend for my test . I was attending classes with instructor and clearly informed regarding test date and time few times. But test day he didn't come for test and I missed my slot. He was not attending messages and calls that day. it’s very difficult to get a date for test and waited for long time for the test. Even informed the driving academy, they said they will call and have a talk with instructor but till the date no response from academy . Lost my money, time and effort.
I am sorry to hear that you had this experience unfortunately there was no test booked with us we are not aware of this test if you have any concerns please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01865307954 we will be delighted to assist you
Fantastic experience: I had approximately 28 hours of lessons with Mr Khalid Ali and I passed my driving test today with 1 minor fault. The quality of teaching was amazing. Always friendly and encouraging, which helps to calm learner nerves. He delivered the perfect balance of explaining the theory behind driving and the practical driving itself. I was never bored! A big, big thank you to Khalid! The best teacher you could ask for.
Fantastic experience: Ali was an absolutely wonderful teacher and brought me from driving nervously to passing first time. Explains things very clearly, extremely patient, allows you to make and learn from mistakes without criticising too harshly. All around a great guy to learn from -- highly recommended!
Fantastic experience: Thank you ali and ODS for the dedication, Ali put all his effort into making sure he could get me enough lessons before my short-notice driving test (i gave him 10 day notice). He is an amazing teacher great logic and takes great patience to make sure you are comfortable and understanding! 100% recommend guys
Fantastic experience: I have to thank Magdalena for her professional and supportive teaching! She has helped me pass first time my driving test. She was extremely patient and had great communication during the lessons!
Fantastic experience: Very good thank to ALi i passa my license at first very amazing job, real professional, and thank you.
Fantastic experience: I just passed first time thanks to my lessons with Magdalena, she is calm and patient which I really appreciated as learning to drive can be stressful. She was also flexible with timings and made an effort to give me more lessons close to my test.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended! Every lesson with Umar was an excellent experience, each building on the previous lesson and boosting my confidence. Umar's years of experience were very apparent. He was always able to provide clear advice to improve my driving and answer any questions I had. Umar provided invaluable guidance for booking and taking the theory and practical tests, encouraging me to take these sooner than I would have thought possible when I started learning to drive. I passed both the theory and practical tests at my first attempt thanks to the fantastic tuition.
Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test today!! A big THANK YOU to my instructor Umar!! He taught me how to enjoy driving, I couldn’t have done it without you!
Fantastic experience: Magda is a phenomenal teacher. She is a calming influence and filled me with confidence to pass my test on the first try. She is patient, explains everything well, and I will always recommend her to anyone. Thank you, Magda and ODS! You are brilliant.
Fantastic experience: Magda Is one of the best instructors. I passed my driving test today.
Fantastic experience: My instructor Magdalena helped me go from very nervously learning the absolute basics of driving to passing my test first time. Had a great experience learning with her and would recommend to anyone looking for driving lessons.
Fantastic experience: Completed 4x 2hr lessons with Magdalena and passed my first attempt of practical driving test today! I’ve almost 20 years of driving experience in my home country and I had to take the test to switch to UK driving licence. Magdalena was very patient during the lesson as provided key points for me to learn from my mistakes to pass the test. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a supportive instructor.
Fantastic experience: I cannot express how grateful I am for Magdalena. I have just passed my test and couldn't be happier! It's been a long journey for me. I started driving ten years ago and after several attempts at the test decided to stop. I started again this year with Magdalena and in five months she has shaped me into a safe and confident driver. She is so patient and full of key knowledge you need to pass your test. If you are looking for a friendly, patient and experienced driving instructor, ask for Magdalena. She is wonderful. Thank you Magda!!
Fantastic experience: Magdalena was an amazing instructor, very patient, clear and communicative. Always on time for all the lessons and very responsive making scheduling very easy. I passed my test thanks to her guidance!
Fantastic experience: I had the chance to have Magda as my driving instructor. She was very calm, precise and kind - all the qualities you want with your driving instructor. She helped me pass my test quickly and efficiently in a flexible manner.
Negative experience: I had the worst experience with this company for my very first lesson in an automatic car. Mr Zia (the owner of ODS) was my instructor, came across as aggressive and when giving instructions he would even bang on the dashboard. His behaviour towards me made me feel vulnerable and anxious and I will not be using this driving school again. L Castle
Fantastic experience: My driving instructor, Aasim was brilliant. I passed first time because of him. He was patient, friendly and really flexible. I would definitely recommend Oxford Driving School to my friends.
Fantastic experience: My driving instructor was Magdalena. I passed my driving test 1st try, last Friday. I’d started with 0 experience and very little driving knowledge! We have been doing lessons over the past 7 months and she was very patient, reassuring and dedicated to shaping me into a safe driver, from the beginning all the way up to the end. Even on lessons where I wasn’t doing my best, she always kept me motivated. Immensely grateful to have had such a brilliant Instructor!
Fantastic experience: My Instructor was Magdalena, i had been having lessons with her for about 8 months and throughout this time she has been so patient, friendly, and very flexible with her lessons. She has been very kind and calm during every lesson and really helped me gain the confidence i needed to pass my driving test first time. I started my lessons a very nervous driver with little experience/confidence and i can’t thank her enough for all her help! I recommend this company to anybody wanting to learn to drive! Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Magdalena Kurzawa was a very good instructor that is patient, easy to understand and good at explaining what is needed to do. I managed to pass first time with only 2 minors.
Fantastic experience: Great instructor! Passed the test the first time!
Fantastic experience: Come back to Oxford for easter and need a driving instructor at the time. Eventually I landed on Magdalena and spend 10 hours driving with her. She is a great teacher, pointed out my flaws clearly, was very kind and patient, also teach me effectively, greatly improved my driving skills. I had to go to Newcastle after the holiday so I didn’t pass with her, but she is definitely the reason that I became confident in my driving. Also the person who give me an idea what a good teacher was. (Old instructor in Newcastle sucks!)
Fantastic experience: I feel very blessed to meet Mr Ali as my DI. Every lesson i took with Mr Ali I realised what i was missing from my previous instructor. No here and there, right to the point. He just didn’t teach me to pass my exam instead he showed me to be the safest driver on any given road. I will recommend any learner beginner or one who has F the test to see yourself with MR Ali and Oxford driving school. CHEERS,
Well done Sunny for passing your driving test wish you safe driving for life!!!
Fantastic experience: I have passed my driving I will recommend it to everyone hes the best
Fantastic experience: Just passed today in a nice sunshine! My instructor, Mr Umar Zia, has provided significant support, arranged intensive driving sessions before my test, and helped me to overcome my "roundabout" fear. Great thanks and I will definitely recommend Oxford Driving School to my friends.
Fantastic experience: I had lessons with instructor Ali and still can’t thank him enough for all the help and support he gave me through the days building up to my test. Fantastic teacher, great personality and always patient. Highly recommend the school and the instructor!
Fantastic experience: My experience was absolutely lovely, i had a wonderful training, very time efficient with professional manner, passed first time ❣️❤️ Love ODS❤️❤️
Fantastic experience: Excellent instructor! Very personable and approachable team. Always ready to support through everything. Best driving lesson team to experience through the arduous driving test journey in UK.
Well done Aniqua for passing your driving test today wish you safe driving for life!!
Fantastic experience: I wholeheartedly reccomend Magdalena Kurzawa. After very bad experience in another driving school in Oxford I was lucky to find Magdalena. She is friendly, fun and professional at the same time. She got me through very stressful start with calm but encouraging attitude. I thought I would not be able to learn to drive but here I am with my driving licence thanks to Magda.
Fantastic experience: Umar is a great professional with attention to details. He is attentive and caring toward his students. It was a pleasure seeing someone who enjoys his work so much. I passed my exam on my second attempt. 1st was just bad luck, to be honest. I would definitely recommend Umar as your driving instructor
Fantastic experience: My driving instructor Magdalena Kurzawa is Very professional and passionate instructor from Oxford Driving School. Magdalena really helped me to understand the rules and trained me well to get used to the test routes. Despite of having a very short notice to my test date, Magdalena was very kind enough to accommodate me. I was bit anxious about my driving test, but my instructor Magdalena made it easy and top of all, her professional guidance & tips helped me to pass the test on first attempt.
Fantastic experience: ODS accepted me to the lessons with Mr Umar Zia 4 weeks before my test date. Lots of other instructors don’t want students with test dates, which is a bit weird. Umar was quite patient, he pointed out my mistake and allowed me to correct it within the same lesson to help me re-enforce the skill. Finally it was a pass so I am happy with all the service and good luck to all other Learners!
Fantastic experience: Umar was superb throughout my lessons. He was very committed and professional. He cancelled his personal appointments to help me attend my shortnotice driving test and glad that I passed. I recommend Oxford driving school for your lessons.
Well done Robbie,for passing your driving test wish you safe driving for life!!
Fantastic experience: Magda was my driving instructor, and I had a great driving experience with her. She is an amazing instructor who was very kind, patient, punctual, and dedicated. She built up the confidence in me to drive in Oxford safely and pass the test. She is really an asset for every institute. Thank you so much for Magda and Oxford driving school.
Fantastic experience: Many thanks to Mr Umar for his help, support and guidance. He is an excellent instructor - patient, calm, friendly and gives his whole hearted time and effort to ensure you drive safely and confidently. He goes out of his way to ensure you feel ready - test or otherwise. Highly recommend!
Congratulations and well done Elly, wish you safe driving for life!!!
Fantastic experience: I’m so glad I found Magdalena Kurzawa from Oxford Driving School as my first (and last!) instructor. Very professional, flexible with the lessons and very good priced in comparison with other driving schools in Oxford. As a result, I passed my test yesterday! I will miss our lessons with Magda, she’s the best driving instructor! :)
Congratulations and Well done Valeria, Wish you safe driving for life!
Fantastic experience: Umar is very nice and professional! He gave me very useful suggestions which helped me to pass the exam! Highly recommended!
Well done Vivienne, for passing your driving test first time today with us! Wish you safe driving for life…
Fantastic experience: i would definitely recommend! my driving instructor Magdalena taught me everything i needed to know, was very lenient and helped me to pass my test first time!
Fantastic experience: My friend recommended Magdalena as she passed with her, she was hands down the best instructor I’ve ever had! She makes sure you understand everything you need to know, she gave me very practical tips and methods to use for every aspect that I’ve come across and honestly I have nothing negative to say, everything was perfect!!!! 10000% recommended
Fantastic experience: I greatly appreciate the professional service provided by ODS and my instructor Umar. Umar is commited, flexible and he ensures that lessons are tailered as per learner's ability/ requirements. I highly recommend Umar and ODS.
Fantastic experience: Excellent driving instructor Magdalena Kurzawa. From the start of the lessons to the driving test itself, she was very professional and supporting me all along. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Magdalena was absolutely amazing - I had just two lessons with her, and then went on to pass! She was very proactive in her approach and clearly had an excellent knowledge of the roads around Oxford and knew exactly where to go and what to do, to benefit the learner. Also quick to acknowledge when doing something correctly, a nice confidence boost when feeling nervous!
Fantastic experience: My instructor Magda was very friendly and made me feel comfortable during my lessons. I passed my test today and now feel confident driving thanks to Magda. I highly recommend the Oxford Driving School!
Fantastic experience: Strongly recommend ODS. Umar is a very patient and professional instructor. I pass my test the first time with around 10h of training. The price is fair and clear and the car is in good condition.
Fantastic experience: I was able to pass the test within one week with Mr Umar’s tremendous help and advise with great patience. He is professional and reliable; he makes difficult task easy to achieve. I strongly recommend him and thank you very much.
Well done Peter for passing your driving test first time today I would like to take this opportunity to wish you safe driving for life!
Fantastic experience: Amazing lessons from Magda :)
Fantastic experience: I was completely new to driving when I started taking lessons with Magda. She is very patient, calm, and approachable. She has always explained thing clearly and is good at identifying things to work on, which helped me improve and feel more comfortable behind the wheel. I'm excited to have passed my driving test this week on the first try! I would definitely recommend to anyone learning to drive :)
Fantastic experience: My instructor, Magdalena Kurzawa helped me understand my weaknesses in a very short period of time. Old habits die hard but she helped me to improve them substantially before my test. Magda is a brilliant instructor. Her tips are all relevant and straightforward. I am so glad that I worked with her. Thank you Magda!
Fantastic experience: Passed my test all thanx to the man himself Umar Zia.. Despite having a very short notice to my test date, Umar was kind enough to accommodate me and even went out of his way to schedule a session at 7am in the morning.. It takes a good craftsman to pick up on your weaknesses and then finesse them to perfection.. Very kind, ultra punctual, man-of-his-word, perfectionist and above all a great person to learn from !!
Fantastic experience: My driving instructor Magdalena was the best I could have asked for!! She was very accommodating with all my requests, she explained everything really clearly and in an easy way to remember, and she was also very approachable so that lessons felt fun, enjoyable and not intimidating!! I also really appreciated her frank advice on how many lessons I would need to pass, and it was spot on, as I passed first time within 6 lessons! Thank you Magda, and thank you ODS :) Highly recommend!!!
Fantastic experience: I took my driving lessons from Mr Umar Zia who is the best driving instructor one could have. He is truly committed to his work and inculcates safe driving skills in a person for life. He will give you 100 percent of his time and patience, and infuses a sense of confidence which will make you well prepared for your driving test. I am thankful to Oxford Driving School for helping me pass my test which was the real need of the hour at the time.
Fantastic experience: @Magda is amazing instructor. Highly recommended. Passed the first time. All credit goes to her and the company.
Fantastic experience: Excellent traching skills. I had no confidrnt but Umer has not only given me confidence but great life time driving skills. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Brilliant and to the point instructions; Magdalena Kurzawa made the tricks easy to grasp and helped me improve my old habits in a very short period of time. As an active driver trying to pass the exam in the UK I was struggling with minor aspects that were not spotted by my previous driving instructor in the UK but Magda manage to cover all during a 2hr lesson and eventually I passed my driving exam! Many thanks!
Fantastic experience: Magdalena is without a doubt the best instructor I ever had. Always on time, she explained everything in a very clear way. Also giving you all the attention you need to rectify the mistakes while driving, not distracted with anything else other than your driving. I would highly recommend her to anybody who wants to pass their test.
Fantastic experience: Aasim is a very professional, knowledgeable and friendly instructor. I can't recommend him enough. He helped me to pass and continued to be very patient with me throughout the whole journey. Thank you again for everything!
Fantastic experience: I’ve had a great time learning to drive with my instructor Umer whom you can really trust. Instructions and tips are crystal clear that help me quickly understand the principle of driving on the road, especially at tricky parts like roundabouts. The whole experience made and is going to make me enjoy the time behind the wheel.
Well done for passing your driving test first time today wish you safe driving for life!!
Fantastic experience: I had an excellent experience learning to drive with Umar Zia; he was a very calm and encouraging teacher. Thanks to his instruction, I was able to pass my automatic driving test on the first attempt. I highly recommend him and his driving school!
Well done Oliver for passing your driving test wish you safe driving for life!!!
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with ODS and my instructor Magda. I had some prior experience but my test was postponed for many months. When it came time to test Magda helped me pass in 8 days! She was patient, explained everything clearly, and had a good sense of humor which made it a comfortable learning experience. She also fit in several lessons in a short amount of time, even one on an early Sunday morning, to ensure I had enough practice going into my test. Would absolutely recommend ODS and it’s wonderful instructors like Magda for driving lessons of any level.
Fantastic experience: Good experience. Phone staff was helpful and professional. Instructor Magdalena was knowledgeable and a great teacher. Test passed on 1st attempt.
Fantastic experience: Magda my driving instructor was absolutely amazing.. I was so nervous but she had faith in me and made me feel so much more confident. Could not have asked for a better instructor.. if it wasn’t for her I would not have passed! X
Fantastic experience: I came to oxford driving school to amend areas i was struggling with had Umar Zia brillant instrucor gave me all the confidence i needed to past my test would highly recommend.
Well done Tom for passing your driving test wish you safe driving for life!!!
Fantastic experience: ODS, and specifically my instructor Umar Zia, were fantastic. I started learning to drive a few years ago but had my test cancelled as things kicked off in 2020. I hadn't driven since, but decided in early January to give it another go. The only way to book a test, from what I could see, involved jumping into a slot vacated by a cancellation. Because of this I wanted an intensive course that would leave me ready should an opportunity arise. Without explicitly booking such a course with ODS, Umar graciously reorganised his schedule to accommodate mine, such that I had my first lesson with him on the 15th and had passed (first time) on the 25th. That included a 7am(!) lesson on a Sunday morning. Needless to say I am very grateful, and would happily recommend them.
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t have passed without umar thank you!
Well done Amy wish you safe driving for life!
Fantastic experience: Magda was an excellent and patient driving instructor. She helped me to gain confidence while developing skills. All communication was thorough and professional – I can highly recommend her teaching.
Fantastic experience: Mr.Umar Zia has been an incredible driving instructor with an impeccable sense of professionalism. Having moved to Oxford recently and working shifts at the hospital meant I needed lessons that accommodated my schedule. Mr. Zia was very understanding of that and helped me build up my driving skills with the utmost patience. He tailored my lessons depending on my strengths and weaknesses so it felt like we were working as a team. I’m thankful for all of his help that allowed me to pass my driving test. Would highly recommend ODS. Dr.A.Sharmin
Fantastic experience: My driving instructor, Aasim, was absolutely fantastic. He's very calm, clear and I really enjoyed our lessons. He helped me pass first time. I could not recommend highly enough.
Negative experience: My daughter had an introductory lesson with the instructor, then they charge a higher fee than is advertised online! We booked online and the instructor decided to cancel the appointment without telling us as he wanted to charge a higher fee. We have left three messages for the owner of the company to get in contact and he has not bothered three days later. Not trustworthy and will not be using this driving school. Beware of the fees online are only introductory and then a higher fee is charged!
Fantastic experience: “Toes down heels high” :) Big thanks to Aasim at the ods for helping me pass my practical today, I would and will going forward highly recommend him to anyone thinking about taking lessons , not only for his knowledge and explanation skills for understanding , but also his patience and friendly banter helped me feel at ease with my nerves and anxiety and making me feel more of a friend than a student from the off. Again massive thanks Aasim
Fantastic experience: Excellent classes by my instructor Aasim Asghar. Passed my test today :-). Aasim focused more on the logics behind the traffic rules which made driving natural and fun. He was patient, for example, would take me to the same roundabout again and again until I understood the lanes and rules properly. I absolutely loved the way he instructed me. Would highly recommend people to take classes from the driving school.
Fantastic experience: A great instructor, Umar, who understands the driver’s weakness and helps overcome those weaknesses with constant coaching and persuasion. For a driver like me for last 30 years he helped unlearn a few areas and re learn to pass as per UK standards.
Fantastic experience: Thanks for Umar Zia, thanks a lot for advice from him, he is absolutely excellent coach
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience learning to drive with Umar.And really a great teacher. Explaining things clearly and giving a demonstration when needed. A great system of guiding, prompting and then independent driving. Those helped me to pass first time....Would highly recommend!!
Fantastic experience: Thank you Umar!! I passed my test first time thanks to your patience and wonderful teaching. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Fantastic experience: I passed first time with 2 minors and I couldn’t have done this without Umar!! He is amazing. I would highly recommend ODS to everyone. Learning to drive can be scary at first, but when you have an instructor like Umar that feeling quickly dissipates. The whole learning process was very smooth. Umar was punctual, patient, calm and reassuring throughout it all. He really puts you at ease. Umar is a great teacher and you will be driving around in the future still remembering the really helpful analogies, acronyms and phrases he has taught you. He understands things go wrong and will help you to rectify your mistakes and learn from them. You leave every lesson feeling confident and happy as he inspires and guides you through every obstacle you face during driving. He is also lovely to chat to and very funny and I was always looking forward to lessons and enjoyed my driving. Thank you Umar!
Fantastic experience: I had omar as my driving instructor.he was a really good instructor he listened very well and he teached me in a very good and calm manor.I highly recommend using this driving school.I also passed my driving test first time and with only 4 minors.
Fantastic experience: I would recommend this driving instructor, I am 66 and never thought I would never think I would ever pass my driving test, he was very patient and very understanding, and explained everything in simple Terms. Thank you very much and good luck for the London Marathon.
Fantastic experience: Everything about Oxford Driving School was amazing - the woman I spoke with on the phone was very kind and super helpful, and my driving instructor, Umar, was amazing! He gave incredible advice and very clear feedback, and helped me feel very relaxed and at ease. Umar helped me prepare really for everything that showed up on the test, so I was able to go into it very confidently (and ended up with only one minor fault). He's also super encouraging and really fun to talk to! Additionally, Umar was very generous with his schedule: when a last-second practival driving test opened up for the next day, he rearranged his schedule on less than 24 hours notice so I could have 3 hours of lessons and he could take me to the test. Everything about Umar and the Oxford Driving School really went above and beyond in kindness, teaching, and enjoyment of the whole process. Could not imagine having had a better experience!
Fantastic experience: I would definitely recommend Oxford Driving School especially my driving instructor Umar without any doubt at all! My previous instructor left the country during lockdown and left me with no choice but to find someone else as my driving test was due in a few weeks. In hindsight, I am thankful he left because then I found ODS! From the first time I enquired to scheduling my lessons, everything was smooth sailing and Umar was very kind to accommodate me and even dropped me off and picked me up at my workplace to save time! Umar was the most amazing, punctual, patient, funniest and reassuring guy ever! He was always calm and truly a very experienced teacher. He was very thorough, taught me acronyms and phrases for me to remember observations and manoeuvres easily and always asked me if I had any questions or clarifications. He improved my driving significantly! Passed first time, all thanks to Umar! Thank you for everything! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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