
James Taylor Driving Instructor

Information about James Taylor Driving Instructor
CO5 0HJ, Colchester
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8:30-18h
- tuesday: 8:30-18h
- wednesday: 8:30-18h
- thursday: 8:30-18h
- friday: 8:30-15:30
- saturday: (closed)
James Taylor is a driving instructor known for his expertise and professionalism. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in teaching individuals how to drive safely and confidently. With a friendly and patient demeanor, James creates a comfortable learning environment for his students. He focuses on providing clear instructions and guidance, ensuring that learners understand traffic rules, defensive driving techniques, and proper vehicle handling. James's teaching style emphasizes practical skills and real-world scenarios, preparing his students to become competent and responsible drivers. He is highly regarded for his ability to adapt to the unique needs of each learner, tailoring his lessons to their skill level and learning pace.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about James Taylor Driving Instructor:
James Taylor Driving Instructor is renowned for providing an exceptional learning experience to new drivers in the United Kingdom. Clients consistently praise James for his:
- Patience and Understanding: Many users highlight his ability to remain calm and supportive, helping students build their confidence while mastering driving skills.
- Thorough Knowledge and Teaching Skills: James's clear explanations and structured lessons make driving concepts easy to understand, ensuring learners not only pass their tests but also become competent drivers.
- Personalized Approach: James tailors each lesson to the individual needs of his students, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel.
- Positive Atmosphere: Clients describe their lessons with James as enjoyable and fun, often noting his friendly demeanor and sense of humor.
- High Pass Rate: Numerous reviews confirm that many students pass their driving tests on the first attempt, attributing their success directly to James's teaching methods.
While the overwhelming majority of reviews are positive, a few mentions indicate a desire for flexible scheduling due to high demand. Overall, James Taylor is highly recommended for anyone looking to start their driving journey, making learning to drive a positive and fulfilling experience.
James Taylor Driving Instructor: Reviews
Fantastic experience: James is an amazing instructor - patient, thoroughly knowledgeable, calm, reliable and really enjoyable to learn with. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anybody ready to learn. Thanks James!!
Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend James enough. I’ve always struggled with my confidence. But James was so patient and understanding when I felt like I couldn’t do it. He really is the best instructor and I wouldn’t recommend anyone else. I passed first time and I couldn’t have done it without him.
Thanks for your lovely review Katie, I keep saying it but I’m so proud of you for passing first time x
Fantastic experience: James is an AMAZING instructor! I had two instructors before James and done tests previously and was always unlucky. I had a handful of lessons with James as he was kind enough to fit me in and passed within a few months. He is very proactive, encouraging and patient. I couldn’t recommend him enough :)
Thank you Alice for your lovely review
Fantastic experience: James is an amazing instructor, he is so patient and an excellent teacher!! If i ever had any concerns he knew how to break it down and make sure I was confident. Not only is he a great teacher but he is so friendly, and quelled any fears I had before my test!!
Fantastic experience: We’ve used James Taylor Driving because of experience from our son. He came with an excellent recommendation from people we knew who had used him and he never let us down. James has a calming influence and is able to teach with clarity of what he wants the learner to achieve and gave them the knowledge and the tools to go into the test knowing they could achieve what they wanted. From the start of our daughter’s driving he was always prompt and has processes in place which work and we couldn’t recommend James Taylor higher for teaching. Thank You James for giving our Daughter the best start for her driving journey.
Fantastic experience: James was so patient and understanding with me! I would 1000% recommend him to any new drivers, he completely breaks down every single step to driving it is incredible and it makes me fully understand each step. He always went at the pace I would want to go, anything I wanted to work on he would ensure I was 100% confident with it by the end of the lesson. He made me feel so confident and comfortable behind the wheel. I never imagined I could actually do it! James made driving lessons enjoyable and never put me under any pressure, he constantly reassured me that everything was okay, I was so relaxed through my whole driving experience with him. He gives you all the support you need to boost you confidence in driving. He teaches you how to drive, not just pass your test. Thank you so much James for everything!
Thanks for the amazing review Katie
Fantastic experience: an amazing driving instructor. he is very patient and reassuring, and very reliable. James always ensures you are confident with your driving, which is why i highly recommended him!
Fantastic experience: Very good driving instructor, makes things very easy to understand and is always reassuring. Helped me to pass first time, so I couldn't ask for any more :)
Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend James enough. Honestly the best driving instructor I could’ve asked for. He’s extremely patient and reassuring even when you get things wrong. Wouldn’t have passed first time without him!
Fantastic experience: Best driving instructor out there
Fantastic experience: Definitely recommend James, he is fantastic at teaching. I was nervous coming up to the test and started losing confidence in my ability but James helped me bring my confidence back up so I passed first time. He is very patient and teaches things at your pace.
Fantastic experience: James is an amazing driving instructor and I couldn’t recommend him enough! He gave me the confidence and support I needed to pass first time! I always enjoyed my lessons and could always count on him for being reliable! Thanks so much James, definitely recommend for anyone looking to learn!
Fantastic experience: Amazing driving instructor and couldn’t thank him more for the support he gave me throughout the whole process of me learning to drive. Such a laugh and never a dull moment with James, I passed my test first time and it’s all thanks to him!!!!
Thanks for such a lovely re iew Jamie
Fantastic experience: Really good instructor to learn from, laid back and stops stress as is very trusting. Cannot recommend enough
Fantastic experience: Great guy and instructor, easy to get along with, patient and a good teacher, thanks to him passed first time
Fantastic experience: Could not recommend enough, a great instructor with a very clear way of teaching !!! Thank you James
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend
Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend James enough, he helped my pass first time with no minors. Absolutely lovely and so patient. All I can do is thank and recommend him.
Fantastic experience: James is an excellent driving instructor who always “steers” you in the right direction when it comes to learning how to drive. Whether you’re nervous or confident on starting your driving lessons he is more than accommodating to anyone’s needs. James always ensures that you’re happy and confident and thats what makes him such a brilliant instructor. I would highly recommend James to anyone!
Fantastic experience: James is a very good instructor as I'm rather anxious driver, James was really patient and understanding. He made lessson way less stressful
Fantastic experience: I started my driving lessons with James in 2019, and after realising I was going away to uni for 3 years, I put it on hold, but James picked me straight back up and helped me get to where I wanted to be and when I wanted to pass by! He is so gentle and calming when you’re under pressure but he makes you laugh to high heavens! There is no one I would feel more comfortable learning the scariest thing from. Thankyou for all of your help!
Thanks for such a lovely review Millie
Fantastic experience: James such an amazing driving instructor. He introduces all parts of driving really well and makes it simple to understand. He is very understanding and will also go at your pace. I would recommend James to anyone that’s wanting to start driving lessons!
Thanks for the awesome review Libby, I’m so glad you enjoyed our lessons good luck for the future
Fantastic experience: Such an amazing instructor,made me feel very calm and relaxed.Made me pass with 1 minor,very much recommend.
Thanks for your review Ron, it was a pleasure
Fantastic experience: couldn’t of done this without james, he’s truly the best at what he does, thankyou for everything james!!!
Fantastic experience: James was very helpful and patient throughout the entirety of me learning to drive. He always helped me improve on my mistakes to make me a better driver. Would highly recommend learning with James.
Fantastic experience: Driving with James was great he was patient and reassuring whilst learning after being let down by another driving instructor and I would would recommend anyone to drive with him.
Fantastic experience: The best driving instructor, always made me feel at ease and i passed first time!! Thankyou so much James :) x
Fantastic experience: Could not recommend James enough! He always makes you feel at ease and helps you feel so confident in yourself, he’s been so encouraging and supportive and you can chat to him about absolutely anything. The best instructor there is!
Fantastic experience: James is an amazing instructor who not only brings great knowledge, but also great teaching skills. James is also extremely kind and funny which makes driving lessons very enjoyable yet educational. Thanks for your help James!
Fantastic experience: Passed today and couldn’t recommend any other instructor than James! He has boosted my confidence to the max considering this time 5 weeks ago I would’ve never have thought I could do it! I had switched to him after a different instructor and instantly made me feel I could finally believe in myself. Such a patient and laid back instructor and would recommend to everyone who is starting driving lessons!
Thank you for such a lovely review Becca
Fantastic experience: James is an amazing instructor who’s kind, friendly, funny and calm. He teaches you to drive, not just pass, and is supportive and reassuring when teaching. I genuinely enjoyed all of my lessons with him and passed first time with no faults thanks to his teaching. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to learn!
Thank you so much Evie for the lovely review
Fantastic experience: James is the most patient, kind and funny instructor. I genuinely enjoyed our lessons so much and would absolutely recommend him to anyone. Im so glad that i decided to wait for him!
Thanks Cait for the lovely review
Fantastic experience: James is an absolutely brilliant instructor, so patient and genuinely cares. Passed first time with him after being a really anxious driver. Would recommend to anyone wanting to start driving, or has previously struggled at all, i would have most likely given up without his encouragement
Fantastic experience: James was a great instructor, he really pushes you to get confident in all aspects of driving, after failing my first test with another instructor James really helped to get my confidence back again and really concentrate on things i was unsure of. Thank you James!!
Fantastic experience: A great driving instructor, I seriously recommend him
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend James he’s a great laugh to be with me and my sister both passed first time with him he always helps when your stuck in a very calm way that helps you stay calm throughout the drive and not get too stressed about it
Fantastic experience: James is a great teacher, stuck with me even after I failed time and again, gave me confidence to keep trying. Cant recommend enough!
Fantastic experience: James is an incredible teacher, who covered very thoroughly every aspect of driving, really helped highlight every possible situation on the road and doing manoeuvres, and was such a kind, friendly person to drive with.
Thanks for the lovely review Jack, Al the best for the future
Fantastic experience: Great knowledgeable instructor. Highly recommend. Cheers
Fantastic experience: the nicest and funniest instructor to have!! only been driving since september and i’ve passed. thankyou for everything james :))
Fantastic experience: James is a fantastic driving instructor! He is very patient and allows you to take your time making sure that you are confident when out on the roads. I was able to pass my test today because James was an excellent instructor who guided me and helped me, all throughout the year. Thank you very much would highly recommend to anyone !
Fantastic experience: James has always helped whenever I didn't understand what I was ment to do in a situation and is always calm when I did something wrong. Overall he's a great instructor and can't recommend him enough.
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much James for teaching me to drive, Even through Covid you stayed in contact with me and making sure I was still up to a good standard of driving. Leading up to my test James made himself very flexible in allowing me to fit in extra hours which all paid off. I Would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive
Fantastic experience: James is very friendly and easy to talk to about any questions that I had during my learning experience and on the day of my test he was very knowledgeable.
Fantastic experience: James is really a great instructor, he’s one of kind. He helped me conquer my inner saboteur of telling myself I couldn’t do it. He has so much patience and everything, I didn’t even know what a clutch was before I started driving and now I passed first time!!!! If i had to recommend anyone it would be James without any hesitation. He doesn’t only feel like your instructor but your best friend all while teaching you to drive. I couldn’t of done any of this without him, he’s the best❤️
Thank you Loren for a lovely review x
Fantastic experience: Very good driving instructor, patience of a saint and very helpful when you don’t understand something. Would highly recommend.
Thanks for a great review Jack
Fantastic experience: Amazing Instuctor! So comfortable to drive with and teaches so well! Could not recommend enough! Makes the drive really easy and helps with everything in the best way! Use James Taylor
Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed my lessons with James, would recommend highly!!
Fantastic experience: Very positive and reassuring, gave me the confidence and skills I needed to pass!
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much James! Loved having lessons with you
Thanks for your kind review Ella it was a pleasure
Fantastic experience: Great Instructor, with a lot of patience and fills you with confidence! Thankyou for helping me pass! Would highly recommend
Fantastic experience: I had really bad anxiety about driving and James was the perfect instructor to help and keep me calm, and to realise my potential! 100% recommend him to my family and friends!
Thank you Sophie it was a pleasure to teach you, all the best for the future
Fantastic experience: Such a amazing driving instructor, I would 100% recommend made me feel so comfortable and helped me build my confidence so much x
Fantastic experience: James is a great instructor. He’s very understanding and patient, as well as being very helpful and friendly. Thank you, James!
Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor, very understanding and friendly! Great quality and value. 10/10
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend James to anyone wishing to start driving. He has got a great reputation as a driving instructor and is very professional in all aspects of his work.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant driving instructor, so patient and reassuring and explains things so clearly! Thank you so much for all your help.
Fantastic experience: Great instructor always looked forward to lessons with James and passed 1st time thank you James
Thanks Leyla
Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor! I would not have been able to pass first time without james, I cant thank him enough.
Fantastic experience: Great teacher who is good at explaining things, and is patient when you get things wrong. Highly recommend.
Thank you Loren, safe driving
Fantastic experience: An Amazing instructor that gives clear instructions. He understands barriers you may have and how to overcome them. I passed first time thanks to James!!!
Thank you Jodie
Fantastic experience: Great instructor. Good communication and very good reliable schedule. Definitely recommend. Passed in no time
Thank you Lewis
Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic instructor and I always had fun in a lesson - passed first time with only two minors.
Thank you Charlie
Fantastic experience: Excellent instructor. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Brilliant driving instructor who passed me first time in Colchester, someone who both of my brothers have also used and passed very quickly. Easy to get along with and have a laugh, couldn’t ask for any better!
Thanks for the great review Mal, drive safely
Fantastic experience: Really good Instructor, passed first time with only 4 minors, would definitely recommend!
Fantastic experience: James has been nothing but supportive and helpful when learning to drive. It’s been a fun experience and passed first time would highly recommend.
Thanks Harry
Fantastic experience: Passed First time with James. 100% recommend to anyone looking for an instructor.
Thanks Louis
Fantastic experience: My daughter caitlin passed her test first time this week. She really enjoyed her lessons with James and passed with only 4 minors. We all recommend him to everyone. Great instructor. Great help. Fully recommend. Thank you James.
Thanks Jamie
Fantastic experience: Having started with another driving school and not getting on well with them, i decided to go with James as i heard so many good reviews on him and was that the best decision I made! He made me feel so relaxed and comfortable! James has also gone on to teach and pass 2 members of my family and a lot of my friends. Could not recommend a better instructor! Thank you so much James x
Thank you Dan x
Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend James enough! So friendly and welcoming and the lessons were always so much fun. Learnt so much so quickly and made sure we had to time to perfect everything before the test. Super easy to book lessons as well and always made the time:)
Thank you Maisy x
Fantastic experience: You Can Pass is a top level driving school for the most up to date cars and driving lesson/test routes. A friendly, fun instructor in James Taylor who puts you at ease, is professional and very experienced. He has a very high pass rate and all 3 of my children have passed with him. Highly recommended but be warned to book early, as he has a long waiting list! 5 stars *****
Thank you Pat x
Fantastic experience: James is an amazing instructor, I was quite a nervous driver when I started however James really helped boost my confidence and helped me pass first time. He always has a way to help you understand areas of your driving that you might be struggling with, if you need a lesson on it then James is very accommodating, definitely putting you and your needs first. I couldn’t recommend James highly enough. A well deserved 5 stars.
Thank you Olly
Fantastic experience: Passed first time with James. Brilliant driving instructor and very patient!
Thank you Maddie
Fantastic experience: Passed first time with only 2 minors thanks to James! After lacking in confidence and stopping driving lessons for over a year, I decided to get back into driving and James was highly recommended by family friends. Such a lovely guy and easy to chat to and he genuinely gave me the motivation and self confidence I needed to carry on driving and take my test. Would definitely recommend to anyone who asked me!
Thank you Charlotte
Fantastic experience: Definitely recommend!! Made me feel comfortable and confident while driving and was very good at teaching and explaining what I needed to work on and improve
Thanks Ryan
Fantastic experience: James is a brilliant instructor! I came to him after having a really bad experience with another instructor. He is very patient, understanding, reassuring and has a great teaching method. Thanks to him I managed to pass my test first time. Can’t recommend him enough!
Thank you Annabelle
Fantastic experience: The best ✌️
Fantastic experience: James is a fantastic instructor. Puts you totally at ease so you can learn in a fun relaxed way but also how to drive not just pass a test, building confidence and knowledge .Can not recommend enough if you book with James you will not be disappointed.
Thank you Jodi
Fantastic experience: Really good driving instructor, passed first time in only 3 months due to James help
Thanks Aidan
Fantastic experience: Brilliant driving instructor calm and very patient after my first instructor knocked all my confidence james helped me build it back up and I went on too pass first time thanks too him! Would highly recommend
Thank you Kala x
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