Able Driving School Edinburgh

Information about Able Driving School Edinburgh
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 10h-16h
- tuesday: 10h-16h
- wednesday: 10h-16h
- thursday: 10h-16h
- friday: 10h-16h
- saturday: (closed)
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Able Driving School Edinburgh:
Able Driving School Edinburgh is a highly regarded driving school known for its dedicated instructors and supportive learning environment. Many learners have shared their positive experiences, often highlighting the following key strengths:
- Exceptional instructors: Reviewers frequently praise instructors like Ryan, Amar, and Greg for their calm, patient, and personalized teaching methods, which help build confidence and improve driving skills.
- High pass rates: Many students report passing their driving tests on the first attempt, often with just a few minor faults, a testament to the effective training provided.
- Tailored lessons: Instructors are noted for adapting lessons to fit individual needs and learning paces, ensuring a comfortable experience for all students.
- Positive atmosphere: The friendly and professional staff contribute to a welcoming and encouraging environment, making learning to drive a more enjoyable journey.
While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there have been a few concerns regarding communication and scheduling, particularly related to waiting lists and lesson availability. However, the management has shown a commitment to addressing these issues and enhancing their service.
In summary, Able Driving School is highly recommended for anyone looking to learn how to drive in Edinburgh, with a strong track record of success and a focus on creating safe, confident drivers.
Able Driving School Edinburgh: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test today. Mansour and Amar are amazing, Supportive and helpful instructors. Thank you so much ABLE DRIVING SCHOOL. I 100% recommend them.
Congratulations & well done Fatima on passing your driving test today. Great achievement. You deserve it as you worked hard for it. Enjoy the freedom of motoring. Stay smart stay safe on the road. Best wishes
Fantastic experience: Overall I’m happy with my instructors training. I had Amar who help me unlearn some bad US driving habits and was kind enough to sneak in one last lesson over the weekend before my test. I felt he was very thorough and I would recommend.
Well done Alex and congratulations to you and Amar achieving this goal. Enjoy the freedom of Motoring. Be smart and stay safe on the roads
Fantastic experience: I passed first time with Able Driving school. Greg done an amazing job! He kept me feeling confident and relaxed for the test. Couldn't have asked for a better instructor! Would highly recommend this driving school
Well done and congratulations to you Aoife on passing your driving test today with our Driving Instructor Greg. We wish you all the best with your driving. Be smart and stay safe on the roads.
Fantastic experience: Passed my test with Amar He was fantastic I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. He really took the time to make sure I had the best chance of passing Thank you I highly recommend Amar if you want a pass
Well done Danielle for passing your driving test and thank you for the positive feedback for Amar. We wish you safe driving. Enjoy the freedom of motoring
Fantastic experience: After a tedious search for a driving instructor and several rejections from other schools due to "lack of availability," I came across Able Driving School. They got in touch with me and introduced me to Ryan. I passed my test a week ago, and it's all thanks to him. From day one, Ryan was straightforward, no nonsense, and very clear with his instructions. He offered insightful advice, quickly identified my driving weaknesses, and tailored the lessons to address them. I was in a bit of a rush to get my full licence, and it was clear that Ryan was genuinely invested in helping me succeed. I 100% recommend them!
Thank you for sharing your learning experience with Ryan. Well done and congratulations on passing your driving test. Enjoy the freedom of Motoring and stay safe on the roads. Best wishes. Able Driving School
Fantastic experience: Mansour was my instructor, very supportive and very helpful. Passed in exactly 3 months and first time round. His approach is great and he pushes you to bring out your full potential. 5 star and thank you very much!
Thank you Kieran for your sharing your learning experience. Congratulations & well done on passing your driving test first time with only 2 driver errors. A brilliant achievement for your hard work. It was a pleasure teaching you. I wish you all the best and safe driving
Fantastic experience: I passed first attempt today! My instructor was Anwar he’s honestly amazing. Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. 100% would recommend.
Thank you Gizem for sharing your feedback. Well done and congratulations on passing your driving test today. We wish all the best.
Negative experience: Alex is a rude and ineffective instructor. He seems more interested in his position of authority than in giving helpful guidance. His lectures are full of value judgments and personal insults. These tirades take up three quarters of the lesson, all whilst the car is stationary. I regret having spent my money here.
Hello Pier Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are genuinely sorry that your experience with Alex did not meet your expectations. We weren’t aware of your concerns and we wish you had reached out to the office for a resolution. Ours instructors are qualified professionals and dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and effective learning environment, with the goal of adapting to each learner’s individual needs. Learning to drive is a journey that takes time, and with only two lessons with Alex, it’s natural that there may be a period of adjustment and adaptation. Please don’t hesitate to contact the office on 07837808698 if you would like to discuss this further. Able driving school manager
Fantastic experience: I've had previous lesson experience that had put me off driving for years before, I was riddled with anxiety about driving. When I started with Amar however I became far more confident about the road and he was an excellent tutor. I've just passed my first ever driving test as of today having never taken one before and it's thanks to Amar. I genuinely wish I could rate higher.
Thank for sharing your learning experience with Amar. Well done and congratulations. We wish you all the best for your safe driving. Enjoy the freedom of motoring and stay smart on the road.
Fantastic experience: I passed on my first attempt on Tuesday, and I was ecstatic! Ryan was my instructor, and he was fantastic. His pacing of our lessons was superb; I could genuinely see my progress build week on week, month on month. The lessons always felt as if we were building toward the bigger goal, which was very satisfying. Ryan is an astute teacher and very observant. He picked up my bad habits early on and constructively explained how to change them and why. Ultimately, he will teach you how to drive, not just pass the test, which is the highest compliment I could give him. We also struck up a friendship, and I enjoyed our time in the car together. I started my lessons just as I moved to Edinburgh, and Ryan was always keen on sharing spots to eat and visit—my favourite being Tyninghame Beach. Able Driving School was also fantastically helpful. They went above and beyond to provide me with monthly invoices for all my lessons, which allowed me to claim some of the money back through work. These invoices were delivered promptly every month without me ever needing to chase. So, thank you. In summary, I highly recommend Ryan and Able Driving School.
Well done and congratulations Sam. Enjoy the freedom of Motoring. Thank you for your positive comments. We wish you all the best.
Fantastic experience: I passed today (second time!) with Amar from ABLE Driving School. He is fantastic! I looked forward to every lesson and genuinley enjoyed them. I am very anxious as a person but Amar made me feel so at ease and never made me feel bad for any mistakes. He is very patient and understanding. Can't recommend him enough! He prepares you for life not just for passing the test and genuinley wants you to do well and be safe. After putting off learning to drive for 10 years I'm now surprised that I'll actually miss my lessons now that they're over with ! -Amanda
Well done and congratulations Amanda on passing your driving with Amar. We wish you all the best with your future.
Fantastic experience: I just passed my driving test and i couldn’t have done it without Amar, he’s a brilliant instructor very patient and had the best and clear lessons for each topic needed for the test. He was supportive throughout the whole process and always giving feedback to what was needed to be improved, anyone looking for an instructor i would highly recommend Amar. Thank you Abel and Amar.
Well done & congratulations Zeinb. We wish you safe driving.
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Able Driving School! My instructor, Greg, was brilliant; passed first time with only two minors.
Well done & congratulations Fiona on passing your driving with 2 driver errors only. Enjoy the freedom of motoring & please stay smart & safe on the road.
Fantastic experience: I passed my test with Mansour last month and haven’t looked back. Needing to drive later in life because of moving to an area poorly served by public transport I went for the automatic car option. Mansour was experienced, professional and kind. Highly recommended
Thank you Jill for the review. You worked really hard to achieve your goal. I wish you all the best. Stay smart and keep safe on the road.
Fantastic experience: Amar was my instructor and he was first class, helping me to pass my practical on the first attempt. He was friendly, patient and supportive throughout and the lessons were paced at the perfect level for me. Can’t recommend highly enough - thank you for all you help getting me to this point!
Well done Robbie on passing your driving test first time. We wish you all the best. Enjoy the freedom of motoring and stay safe on the road
Fantastic experience: I recently passed my driving test with only one minor, and I owe it all to my incredible instructor, Ryan. As someone who was initially terrified of driving, I couldn't have asked for a more patient, encouraging, and knowledgeable instructor. Ryan's supportive attitude, extensive experience, and amazing teaching technique made every lesson enjoyable and stress-free. He always went the extra mile to ensure I felt confident and prepared. I highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking for an exceptional driving instructor. Thank you, Ryan, for helping me achieve this milestone!
Well and congratulations Eleni. We wish you all the best for your future and enjoy the safe driving. Stay smart on the road
Fantastic experience: Learnt with Greg, great instructor very no-nonsense practical advice and a pleasure to learn with. Passed first time!
Well done & congratulations on passing your driving test with Greg first time. Enjoy your driving and stay safe on the roads.
Fantastic experience: Amar was my instructor and he was absolutely brilliant, makes you understand every little key detail of learning how to drive and pass your test. Helped me manage to pass first time with only one minor. Superb help from start to finish, and cannot recommend enough.
Congratulations and well done on passing your driving test with Amar. Brilliant pas with only one minor error. Wish you safe and smart driving
Fantastic experience: Just passed first-time - with one minor - with Greg. Absolute first class tuition, highly reccomend!
Well done!! A brilliant pass, only one driver error. Enjoy your safe driving
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Mansour, great driving instructor. Helped me pass first time with only one minor
Well done and congratulations Yara. You did really well passing your driving test one driving error. Please drive safely and stay safe and smart on the road. Enjoy your driving.
Fantastic experience: I would definitely recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a driving instructor. The learning journey with him is a success thanks to his dedication, professionalism, perfectionism, patience and kindness. Ryan aims to prepare you not only to pass the test, but above all to make sure you will become a safe driver when on your own later. His passion to cars and driving, together with constructive feedbacks and sense of humour, is so encouraging that it didn't take long for my confidence to start building and to genuinely enjoy the time behind the wheel. Thank you so much! It was perfect!
Thank you for your positive comments.Well done and congratulations on passing your driving test with Ryan. We wish safe driving.
Fantastic experience: I was very fortunate to have Khaled as my driving instructor. He is very patient, calm, reassuring and professional at all times! His lessons are very well structured and informative. I felt very well prepared for my driving test and thanks to Khaled I passed 1st time today with no minors!! Thank you Able Driving School & Khaled! Highly recommend.
Well done and congratulations on passing your driving test today first time with no minor fault. It’s a brilliant pass. Enjoy your driving and stay safe
Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time all thanks to Ryan. Amazing instructor couldn’t have done it without his help!! Thanks Ryan.
Congratulations on passing your driving test first time. Enjoy your driving and stay smart on the road.
Fantastic experience: I can't speak highly enough about Able Driving School and my instructor, Amar. Thanks to their excellent lessons, my driving skills improved significantly, and I felt thoroughly prepared for my test. Amar's teaching style was fantastic; he was patient and clear in his instructions, which made learning enjoyable and stress-free. Each lesson built upon the last, and I could feel my confidence behind the wheel growing with every session. When it came time for the test, I felt completely ready. Thanks to the thorough preparation from Able Driving School, I passed on my first attempt with just two minor faults. I couldn't have done it without them. If you're looking for a driving school that genuinely cares about your success and a skilled instructor like Amar who goes the extra mile to ensure you're ready for the road, I wholeheartedly recommend Able Driving School.
Well done and congratulations on passing your driving first time with Amar . We are glad you enjoyed your learning experience. We wish you all the best. Stay smart on the road
Fantastic experience: I wouldn't have thought I'd pass my test first attempt, but thanks to solid and consistent coaching by my instructor, Greg, I managed to pull it off! Thanks for the lessons.
Well done and congratulations Adam on passing your driving test first time with Greg. It’s a great achievement. We wish you all the best as an independent new driver. Stay safe on the roads. Enjoy . Able Driving School Team
Fantastic experience: One of the best driving schools in town. Highly recommended. Mansour is a great instructor, he helped me a lot, I passed in my first try with his guidance. Thank you very much Mansour and the entire Able Team…
Thank you Berk. You persevered and worked hard to achieve your goal in passing the driving test first time. We wish you all the best for your future. Enjoy the freedom of driving yourself. Stay smart and stay safe Able Driving School Team.
Fantastic experience: I needed a refresher lesson before taking a road trip across Scotland. Mansour is a great instructor, he let me drive on many country roads around Edinburgh and made me feel good during the whole 2 hours. I truly recommend Able Driving School and thank the lady on the phone for helping me!
Dear Alba Thank you for your kind review. We wish you a safe and enjoyable road trip across Scotland. Best regards Able Driving School Team
Fantastic experience: I had Greg as an instructor and he helped me pass first time. He was really relaxed in his teaching style and always helped me to improve each lesson. Would highly recommend Able driving school.
Well done and congratulations Ronan on passing your driving test today with Greg. Please drive safely and enjoy your independence. Stay smart
Fantastic experience: Passed my driving test today FIRST TIME all thanks to Khaled . He is very professional and honest , put his all efforts and experience which helps me to pass my test . Lady on the phone is so nice and helpful. Thanks Khaled for your outstanding guidance.
Well done Sidra on passing your driving test today on your first attempt. Your hard work and perseverance have paid ups. Enjoy the freedom of motoring and thank you for your custom. Best wishes. Able Driving School.
Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend Greg enough. I passed with him a year ago and kept meaning to write a review because I genuinely don't think I'd of passed without him -so here it is, finally! I hadn't had a lesson in 6 years, having lost a friend in a car accident that led to me being an absolute nervous wreck behind the wheel. During that time I'd failed two tests, tried two different instructors I didnt feel comfortable with and then gave up thinking I'd never be comfortable on the road and never pass. Thank god I accidentally stumbled across Able and Greg. He was absolutely brilliant at adapting to my lack of confidence and fear of the road. He was calming and had a great sense of humour which really put me at ease and made me more relaxed. Genuinely missed the car banter once I'd passed and I am so so greatful I had him as an instructor! Thanks again for building my confidence back up and getting me across that finish line!
Thank you Tara for the positive feedback. Well done and congratulations on passing your driving test. Stay smart & drive safety
Fantastic experience: Amazing school! The lady on phone is super nice and welcoming. My instructor called Khaled was so helpful in getting my driving license! His tips and structure of lessons were great. Had no problem in passing my test from first time. Thank you!!!
Hi Lulianiya Thank you for the review. Congratulations & well on passing your driving test with Khaled. We wish all the best for your motoring. Enjoy you safe driving and stay smart. Regards Able Driving School
Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time all thanks to Ryan, he slays!!
Well done Paislie. Great achievement first pass. Be smart & stay safe on the road. Regards Able Driving School
Fantastic experience: Excellent experience!Ryan is a great teacher and very patience instructor. Would highly recommend!
Well done Lisa. Enjoy the freedom of Motoring, be smart and stay safe
Fantastic experience: Passed after doing my lessons with Ryan, found the whole process really smooth and found Ryan patient and encouraging, will certainly recommend to others!
Congratulations and well done on passing your driving. Stay smart and drive safely
Fantastic experience: Ryan is a great driving instructor! Learning from scratch was made easy by his accommodating nature. He patiently repeated and practiced with me until I felt confident in every aspect of driving. Ryan pushed me out of my comfort zone gently, without making it too stressful. Our lessons had the perfect pace, tailored to my learning style. His knowledge and attention to detail ensured my success on the first try at the license exam. Thanks, Ryan, for your outstanding guidance!
Well done. Enjoy the freedom of motoring. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: I stumbled upon this school by complete accident and was assigned Ryan randomly as well, and I couldn't be more grateful I was (the fact he is now teaching half of my family and friends as well is proof enough of that). He is such a patient and considerate instructor, and so laid back you can't help but feel at ease around him. He's strict when he needs to be, just enough so that what he's teaching you actually stays with you. After spending a few months driving with him, I've passed my test on the first go and feel confident in my ability to drive safely. In the end I couldn't be happier about the way it turned out, so if you're considering it, you honestly can't go wrong with Ryan
Well done and congratulations. Stay safe on the road
Negative experience: don’t even bother, absolute waste of time. I joined the waiting list in february, waited a few weeks and they tried to call me, i was at work and couldn’t answer, i called back 3 hours later to apologise that i couldn’t get to the phone and they proceeded to tell me that since i didn’t answer the phone that 1 time that they have now taken me off of the waiting list as if they can’t get ahold of you in that instance they give it to the next person on the list. i politely asked to be added again which was in March. i decided to call them today, after months of hearing NOTHING, just for a general chat to see what’s happening, to then be told that after 3 months if you’ve not heard anything, they take you off the waiting list. this is without this information being communicated to me and without any communication that this has happened. so i’ve been waiting and waiting with no word of what’s going on. avoid if you don’t want your time wasted. such a shame
Hi Indiah, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry you feel frustrated. As we are sure you are aware, there is a huge demand for driving lessons at the moment, and all of our instructors are fully booked. There is a system in place to try and assign as many clients as possible to our instructors despite that, there is a maximum number of learners an instructor can take on at any given time, so we set up a waiting list. Names are kept on the waiting list for 3 months, as after this time has passed we assume you are no longer looking for lessons. We contacted you, as you stated, after being on the waiting list for three weeks to offer you a space and unfortunately we did not receive a response from you until 3 hours later. Our waiting list is extremely long and there are many others like you who are looking for lessons, so we had to allocate the free slot to the next person on the list. After informing you of this in March, we added you back to the waiting list but unfortunately we still have no spaces up until now. We hope you understand our situation, we did try to explain it to you yesterday but you cut the communication short. we wish you all the best. Manager Able driving school
Fantastic experience: Passed my driving test today FIRST TIME all thanks to Ryan. He is honestly the best instructor you can get! Super calm, patient and gets you driving to the highest standard. He is really easy to get along with which helps with any nerves you may have. Would highly recommend Ryan for anyone looking to learn to drive.
Well & congratulations Bobbi. Stay smart and drive safely
Fantastic experience: A week ago today I passed my driving test first time with 0 minors. Ryan was a friendly and professional instructor who created a calm and relaxed atmosphere in his car. He teaches to a high standard and coped just fine with my tears when things didn’t quite go as planned big thanks to Ryan for all his help!
Congratulations Kathryn. Enjoy the freedom of motoring. Stay safe on the road.
Fantastic experience: Greg was an awesome instructor and with his guidance, I passed first time. The prices were reasonable for the time and practice you got.
Congratulations and well done on passing your driving test. Stay smart and drive safely.
Fantastic experience: Have had a fantastic experience with Ryan from Able. He has a calm, methodical approach to teaching the principles of safe driving, and a learning pace tailored to your individual progress. He identified areas that were in need of refinement as I went through my lessons, while also seeking my feedback on what I wanted to devote more time to practicing. Very flexible with lesson scheduling to fit around other commitments as well, and made sure that it was easy to schedule and prioritise my test when the time came. Thanks to that teaching and support, I was able to pass on the first attempt. Highly recommended!
Congratulations and well done Joshua. Be smart and drive safely. Enjoy the freedom of Motoring
Fantastic experience: Roger was a great instructor. I had previously tried to learn to drive and found I was a very nervous driver. Roger was very good at keeping me calm and very patient with me when it took me a while to pass because of bad nerves on tests. I'm delighted to say I have now passed and couldn't have done it without the chilled instruction of Roger.
Congratulations and well done Hannah. Be smart and drive safely
Fantastic experience: I’m delighted to say I passed my driving test first time on Monday. Ryan has been an excellent teacher! He made me feel confident and safe on the road. With his patience and relaxed character he helped me progress on my weakest points. 100% recommended
Well done on passing your driving test. Drive safely and be smart
Fantastic experience: Having tried a few different instructors in Edinburgh, Greg from ABLE was the best instructor I’ve come across! He prepares you well and makes you feel confident, adjusting his teaching techniques to suit. Couldn’t recommend him or ABLE more and passed first time :) will miss the chats with him too!
Well done Catriona. Enjoy the freedom of Motoring
Fantastic experience: Ryan was a great instructor, his attention to detail and what he describes as being pernickety led to me passing first time with only 3 minors. He explains road rules and techniques very clearly and is very helpful when things need adjusting. He sets the bar high for his learners and the results speak for themselves.
Congratulations Morgan. Drive safely and be smart
Negative experience: Was disappointed when I got there. I am struggling to find the office which is in leith which I went to. When I reach there it was closed and it look like it’s pack everything inside look like it got shutdown or something. I try using all the contacts even phone but nothing. If anyone know where the new place is please let me know thanks
Dear Ken We are sorry that you had to write a negative review about our Driving School. We do our best to help all customers. Unfortunately we had to close the office as we could no longer work efficiently from there due to the Covid Pandemic and Tram works. Like most businesses we are working from home. We are reachable through our email address: [email protected] Tel/Text: 07837808698 Website: www.abledrivingschool.org We are receiving lots of enquiries and we can assure we do our best to reply to all emails, telephone calls and text messages within a time frame. Please feel free to amend your negative review about the closure of the office. Regards The Manager Able Driving School
Fantastic experience: Big thank you to Ryan the instructor for helping me with understanding and handling the car ,his passion and ability to teach driving helped me pass my test first time ...best experience in friendly atmosphere...highly recommended...thanks a lot
Well done and congratulations Karolina. Enjoy the driving independently
Fantastic experience: I have had an excellent experience with ABEL and my instructor Ryan! Ryan was extremely calm, friendly and prepared. He has really helped me to boost my confidence on my driving refresher course. I highly recommend Ryan, he’s the best instructor I have had!
Well done Jasmin
Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Greg enough. After a few goes with different instructors over the years I decided it was finally time to put on my Big Girl Pants and get my car licence. I am terrified of tests and had had an instructor previously who was abrupt and the opposite of reassuring. I am very glad I read the reviews on here and asked for Greg. He is observant, patient and reassuring. I finally have a licence and just bought my first car. Not only did I pass (to my shock!), but I feel confident driving and still use some of the key things he taught me, which really help me as a new driver. If I can pass a driving test, believe me- you can, too. Especially if you ask for Greg! ;)
Well done on passing your driving test. Be smart and drive safely. Enjoy your freedom
Negative experience: So the company seems good from what I've read etc. However I am quite disappointed. I tried to contact twice about organizing lessons for when I return home to the UK (now in 5 days time.) Once in late August/early September and again late September (or around these times anyway) and had no response. I find this particularly disappointing as I contacted 4 other schools who all had the decency to respond saying "we currently have no availability." I contacted via the website form and the email address given and no response either way so unless these are incorrect I'm really confused as to why I heard nothing back and a little annoyed as well. I feel this is a poor way to treat potential customers (I would have communicated this to the company directly instead of publicly but I don't even know if that would be read? )
Hi James Thank you for taking time to write a review. We only received one email from you on 25/09/2022, as we replied to your enquiry, the email came back undelivered. Unfortunately this break up in communication is out of our control and technology can sometimes let us down. We understand you feel disappointed, please feel free to contact us on 07837808698. Able Driving School
Negative experience: Run a way
Hello Ben We have checked our data base and have no record of you as a client. But please get in touch with us on 07837808698 if you have any concern with our school. Regards Management
Fantastic experience: Alex was a great instructor, he gave me everything I needed to pass my test. Cheers again for all your help.
Congratulations and well done Colin. Enjoy safe driving
Fantastic experience: I have had previous driving instructors, but none are at the same level Ryan at Able is at. Exceptionally personable, but also extremely professional and knowledgeable. Very calming in difficult situations on the road, and patient at all times. Ryan is easy to get along with, and I would recommend him to anybody looking for lessons! I passed my test with 0 minors all thanks to Ryan!
Well done Ali. Enjoy the freedom of Motoring
Fantastic experience: Passed my driving test first time today and wouldn’t have been able to do it without Greg. He is an absolute ⭐superstar⭐ of a teacher and driving instructor. Can’t recommend him highly enough. Makes you feel at ease, gives great instruction and sees areas where you need to improve and works with you to build confidence and ability. He is such a wonderful teacher. Thanks a million Greg - couldn’t of done it without you!
Congratulations and well done Susanna. Stay safe and enjoy your driving
Fantastic experience: I had my lessons back in February with Ryan and he has been great. Very calm and easygoing…Ryan have helped me a lot and I’ve felt more confident with my driving skills. highly recommended!
Congratulations and well done Emma
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Greg from Able - he was fantastic! He has an ideal way of teaching, really calming with the perfect mix of reassurance and coaching as needed.
Well done Robbie. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: Just passed my driving test first time with Ryan Tarbett. Great instructor, I started as a beginner knowing absolutely nothing, and now I can drive with confidence. Ryan is very flexible with lesson timings and frequency: I did two lessons a week for around 5 months which he was very happy to oblige. He is calm and confident and dealt with the initial driving anxieties I had very well. Thanks Ryan, couldn't have asked for a better instructor!
Congratulations and well done James
Positive experience: Very good service
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Fantastic experience: Greg is a excellent instructor - friendly, calm and a great teacher. He made sure I knew all the possible test routes before my test, explained things in ways that were easy to understand, and never had me take any lessons I didn't need. I'd recommend Greg to anyone!
Well done Ryan. Enjoy the freedom of driving independently
Fantastic experience: Previously found it difficult to find a driving instructor that suited me but as soon as I met Ryan, I knew he was the right person. He has been amazing since the first lesson, very knowledgeable, great tips, calm, patient and makes you feel at ease. He has given me confidence behind the wheel and I passed my test with no minors Thank you so much for all your help and positivity!
Congratulations and well done. Enjoy the driving independently and stay safe.
Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Ryan's driving lessons highly enough! Right from the first lesson, he helped me gain confidence behind the wheel and supported me whenever I had any questions, all while remaining patient! I couldn't have passed my test without his help and support!
Well done and congratulations Naomi. Stay confident and safe on the road. Enjoy your driving
Fantastic experience: Just passed my test first time with Greg from Able as my instructor. He has been brilliant with me throughout my lessons and it will be a shame not to see him every week! He gave me the tools I need to be able to drive safely and I loved his teaching techniques. Highly recommend!
Congratulations and well done. You worked hard and you well deserve the achievement. Stay safe on the road and enjoy your driving.
Fantastic experience: I learned to drive with Ryan for 3 months, he straight away put me at ease and helped me build my confidence while driving. He supported me when I wanted to focus on specific types of driving or maneuvers and was always patient and gave great tips. I passed first time with 4 minors, THANK YOU RYAN!
Well done and congratulations
Fantastic experience: Greg is the best. Everything was great and I could pass the test first time!!
Congratulations and well done
Fantastic experience: Just passed my test. Greg is such a great teacher. Easy going and direct with instructions. Would recommend to anyone!!! Thanks for all the help, Calum
Well done. Stay smart and safe on the road
Fantastic experience: REAL GREAT AND NICE TRAINED STAFF GIVE VALUABLE INFORMATION WITH VERY GOOD KNOWLEDGE
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Fantastic experience: Greg is amazing !!! Highly recommend Able Driving School!! Greg taught me a lot, increased my confidence, his teaching methods were brilliant, he genuinely cares how you do and also helped me learn really quick before my test! I recommend him if you are really serious about your driving and need assistance before your big day! Thanks Greg !! Thanks Margaret for helping during really difficult times with my theory and sitting by me teaching everything before my test what an amazing woman and great chats !
Well done
Fantastic experience: I have just passed my driving test first time with Joana! Joana was a great teacher, very calm and supportive when I was nervous. She gave me the skills and the confidence to learn to drive and I made a great friend along the way too. If you are thinking of booking make sure to ask for Joana, you’ll not regret it!
Hope you are enjoying the freedom of motoring. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: Just passed my test after having Roger as my instructor. Would definitely recommend him. I felt he took the time to explain things in a clear way and made sure I understood, he was very patient and made me feel relaxed. Thanks very much, so chuffed I passed first time!
Well done Jacqui on passing your driving with Roger. Enjoy the freedom of motoring.
Fantastic experience: I could not recommend ABLE highly enough. I used two different instructors before I started my lessons with Greg. I was very nervous about driving and I did not enjoy it. Greg helped me believe that I can do it and I did! He would always put me at ease, which helped me relax and actually enjoy the driving! Not only he was explaining the procedures to me in a way it all made sense, but he was also very accommodating with the times/days for my lessons. Thank you Greg and ABLE - I can now drive!
Well done & congratulations Justyna on passing your driving test with our instructor Greg. Enjoy the freedom of motoring
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend ABLE driving school. From Margaret at front desk who is friendly and welcoming to my instructor Greg who was fantastic. Helped me all the way. Passed test 1st time. Greg was patient and polite kept me calm all way from 1st lesson right up to test. At 43 and bit nervous I cant recommend ABLE enough for learner drivers of all ages. Thanks again guys.
Well done & congratulations Gavin. We hope you are enjoying the freedom of motoring
Fantastic experience: I have been with other driving schools and failed two tests before using ABLE. I would recommend to anyone learning to drive or even as a refresher. My instructor was Greg, who is friendly and professional. He always provides helpful pointers and how you can improve your driving. Following test routes, simple and clear instructions for driving manoeuvres. With ABLE and Greg I passed my next driving test, that says everything you need to know.
Congratulations on passing your driving test. Enjoy the freedom of motoring. Stay safe
Fantastic experience: Big thank you for ABLE School Of Motoring. I've past my theory & practical exam at my first try. Margaret at the front desk is very nice, polite & helpful. When I got sick she helped me out with last minute re-bookings & cancellations of my lessons (I was not charged for it at all witch I do appreciate). Greg was my instructor, he will not only teach you to pass the exam, he teaches you to be a safe & good driver. He showed me all the possible routes, places that are dangerous or tricky so during the exam I didn't have any problems or surprises (now that I think about it the mock tests that I had with Greg where more difficult the the real thing...so you're definitely gonna be prepared & ready). I highly recommend ABLE driving school. Cheers.
It’s almost 4 years since you passed your driving test. We hope you enjoying the freedom of motoring. Good luck with the future
Fantastic experience: Thank you Mansour for helping me pass my driving test. You are an excellent instructor, giving clear instructions, very good demonstrations despite my hundreds of questions. Your passion for the job shines through it's been a pleasure learning with you. Highly recommended to all. Zakaria
Well done & congratulations. It’s been a pleasure helping you to achieve your goal. Safe driving
Fantastic experience: I just would like to say massive Thank You to Able School for helping me with passing my driving test ! Greg was my instructor . Always smiling , patient and professional . Able School , you’re the best !! Highly recommend !
Fantastic experience: Greg at Able was absolutely fantastic. I had some previous driving experience and Greg was accommodating and honest, not pushing me to take more lessons than were necessary. The iPad animations demonstrating various scenarios were especially helpful. With his excellent teaching I was able to pass with only one minor fault (you're allowed 15) after only 20 hours of lessons. Thank you Greg!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended Greg from Able. A very friendly, patient and great teacher. With his professional help I was able to pass my driving test.
Fantastic experience: I had 4 driving instructors before I found able driving school. None seemed to be able teach me the way in the way that makes it simple for me. However, Greg from Able was calm and had great chat, which put me at ease. Nerves was definitely the issue with my driving but with Gregs help I passed with only one minor! Greg appreciates that driving lessons are expensive and wouldn't get you to do more driving than necessary. He has your best interests in mind. I'm very grateful for all the help I received and can't recommend Able enough!
Fantastic experience: I was taught by Paul at Able School of Motoring and I'd highly recommend him and the company to anyone who's looking to pass their driving test.
Fantastic experience: I did an intensive 32 hour course with driving instructor Rodger. I couldn't recommend him enough, from lesson one got on with him. Very chilled yet very informative. He wont get you down about the things your doing wrong, respects that this is brand new to you and what I think is key to success in learning to drive is Rodger is very patient. I did the course over around three weeks.. which I would recommend as if not you are driving around 8 hours a day in the 4 day week leading up to the test so instead we worked up to having about 15 hours in the bag leading up to the `intensive week`. Rodger is very accommodating and always manged to get me a lesson at short notice, like a lot of people I work full time. Rodger had no compliments about starting early with me before work and finishing late with me after work, allowing me not to stress about working but also learning to drive. Margaret at the office is very friendly and accommodating, Before I booked the intensive week I still had to sit my theory. Margaret was very sweet and motivating to me about my theory and even booked the test for me which saved me 50% rather than booking online. Couldn't recommend ABLE enough and a huge thanks to them for getting me through my test first time.
Fantastic experience: I had the most positive experience with Able Driving School they are incredible, no doubt offering the highest quality of service! Margaret who works on the desk is such a lovely, kind and amazing lady! Such a nice group of people, great chats and friendly. Greg was an incredible instructor, supportive, thorough, calm yet firm, really easy to get on with too. I can't recommend him enough! Also, of course like most of their learners I PASSED first time!!! :) I'm looking forward to continuing a pass plus course with Greg. Thanks again guys!
Fantastic experience: I passed my test yesterday with two minors. My success and my confidence as a new driver can be attributed entirely to Greg's fantastic supervision. Greg is a calm, patient, and supportive instructor, and I quickly gained confidence and skills under his tutelage. For anyone looking to learn how to drive and feel reassured and confident while doing it, I cannot recommend Greg enough.
Fantastic experience: I took 5 classes with David before I had to stop because of moving somewhere else. I was really scared beforehand, but David is incredibly patient, he explains everything really well, and I felt really safe in his hands. He always finds a way to make you feel relaxed, and I couldn't recommend a better instructor!
Fantastic experience: I would like to say thanks for mansour I've passed my driving test with him last week mansour is the best of the best instructor I recommend him for everyone :)
Fantastic experience: I have been having lessons for the last few years with various different companies but none compare to the lessons I had with David at Able. His friendly and relaxed attitude really helped me conquer my nerves and enjoy driving again. I think I learnt more with him in a week than I did with anyone else in a year! If you want a company that care more about your success than your money then I highly recommend Able. Thanks to David I have finally managed to pass my test and I am so grateful.
Fantastic experience: Caroline Stewart – 5 star.Thanks to Keith and Graham for helping learn to drive. Its been a long journey as I was an absolute nervous wreck driving. Passed my driving test today 1st time and feel like a confident driver now. Margaret at reception is fantastic and will help with any enquiries. Still can not stop smiling 17 February 2015
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