RAI Automatic Driving School

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Santosh Rai as a driving instructor! He is incredibly patient and calm making every lesson feel relaxed and stress-free. Santosh takes the time to explain things clearly and gives constructive feedback that really helps build confidence. His positive and encouraging approach made me feel very comfortable. Thanks to his excellent teaching, I felt fully prepared for my driving test and I passed the very first time! Couldn’t have done it without his support & reassurance. If you are looking for a supportive and knowledgeable instructor, Santosh is the best choice!

Fantastic experience: When I start my practical lesson I have no idea about steering,brake and even car as well but I passed driving test in first attempt only with 2 fault bcz of my instructor,he was excellent,extra ordinary and professional...so all credits goes to Santosh..Thank you very much Santosh for your hard work and patience...stay blessed..

Fantastic experience: Santosh is an incredible and outstanding driving instructor, thank you very much.

Fantastic experience: After a few false starts a finding a good driving instructor I gave RAI Automatic Driving School a go and found my safe zone to learn and build my confidence. Santosh is calm and explains the roads around Basingstoke well. Key thing is to learn with Santosh then have a family member take you out so you repeat the lesson and build your confidence. As suggested it took around 40hrs of instructor based training and 5 to 6 months. But I passed with only 1 minor. I am so happy. Late afternoon, dark and miserable weather. I will be ever thankfully to Santosh for his driver training.

Fantastic experience: Santosh is an incredible and outstanding driving instructor. Thanks to his calm and patient approach, I was able to pass my driving test on the first attempt! He made learning each maneuver feel achievable, even those that initially seemed impossible. His teaching style is thorough and encouraging, always ensuring I felt confident and prepared. He's truly one of the best instructors one could ask for. I highly recommend him those who are looking for the driving lessons.

Fantastic experience: Great instructor, very patient and ensured that I was well prepared and ready for the examination. Because of his lessons I was able to successfully pass my driving test on first attempt. Thank you again

Fantastic experience: Thank you very much Santosh Sir. You are best teacher and instructor. You moulded and shaped me in such a way that I passed my test easily without any fault. I will surely recommend you to my friends and colleagues for you magic driving lesson. Thank you once again for you efforts and time.

Fantastic experience: Santosh is a great instructor. His teaching skills are simple and very efficient. He always encourages and keeps you motivated while learning. I would definitely recommend him as an instructor and wish him success in his journey.

Fantastic experience: Thank you so so much for helping me pass my practical driving test! He is such a resilient teacher and has never given up on me. His teaching methods are easy to follow and brilliant, he’s also very kind, Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to learn driving Automatic! I passed with 0 faults! His teaching is amazing and perfectly fitted to each person and keeps the lesson calm and is always approachable, he’s very punctual and he has a genuine concern for all of his students. Couldn’t have done it without Santosh, thank you for all the encouragement and well wishes for me! A big warm and honourable thank you to you! All the best for the future.

Fantastic experience: Santosh is such an effective driving instructor, very understanding, and has really helped a nervous learner like me to develop my confidence behind the wheels and learn everything from scratch. He will guide you to correct any mistakes, improve your weaknesses in driving, provides constructive criticism when needed & would always encourage you to keep going. Thanks for getting me through it all Santosh!! Very highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: I am absolutely delighted to have passed my driving test, and it simply wouldn’t have been possible without Santosh Dai. From the very first lesson, he demonstrated exceptional patience, support, and expertise. His calm and reassuring manner put me at ease behind the wheel, and his clear, constructive feedback was instrumental in my improvement. I only wish I had found him sooner. I’m sure I would have passed much earlier! I highly recommend Santosh Rai to anyone looking for a top-notch driving instructor. Thank you so much for your excellent guidance and support!

Fantastic experience: I had an exceptional experience with santosh as my driving instructor. His expertise, patience, and clear instructions made all the difference in my learning process. He ensured that I understood every aspect of driving, from basic maneuvers to more complex techniques, which boosted my confidence behind the wheel. Thanks to his thorough teaching methods. One of the Best decision i took was to join under him after couple of bad experience. He had never discouraged me at any point of time and understood that i am a student and not an experienced driver which is lacking under many instructors. His teaching is not only for just passing the test but to be a good driver for lifelong His perfection was the only way for me to pass my exam in first attempt with 4 minors.. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive driving instructor who understand your way and Ability and wil teach and guide you accordingly.

Fantastic experience: I could not recommended Santosh enough, top guy, very patient and he makes the driving experience easy to learn. 10/10.

Fantastic experience: Santhosh is always on time, organized, and professional. • Knowledge: Very knowledgeable about driving techniques, road safety, and traffic laws. • Teaching Style: Patient, supportive, adjusted lessons to our learning pace. • Communication: Clear explanations and open to questions. • Practical Skills: Confidence with practical skills like parking and highway driving. • Safety: Emphasized safe driving practices at all times. Overall Highly recommend Santhosh. Make learning to drive a positive experience and become a confident driver.

Fantastic experience: One of the best driving instructor in Basingstoke. He explained me so well that I managed to pass in first attempt with zero fault. Thank you Santosh brother.

Fantastic experience: I have passed my driving test today . I would highly recommend RAI Automatic Driving School and Santhosh who efficiently taught me the driving rules patiently and built confidence in me in which I was super nervous earlier. Each lesson with him was up to the point and very clear and he gave loads of practice before appearing for the practical test.His way of teaching the driving is unique and easily understandable and made me more comfortable in all the roundabout, country roads and total driving as well. Highly recommended if you would like to pass the test with confidence. Thank you so much Santhosh . You are the best instructor and cool person who will build confidence in the new learners and really appreciate it and keep up the good work. Thanks Geetha karthick

Fantastic experience: If you want to learn driving, and pass in a first go , Don't be confused just contact Santosh Rai brother , he is the best of the best instructor you can learn from in Basingstoke. Thank you soo much dai

Fantastic experience: Santosh was really patient and helpful throughout my learning journey and always motivated me to do better. He teaches towards efficiency and making you a safe driver

Fantastic experience: I really liked that Santosh Rai bhai learned to drive a car more than others. Maybe if I had learned to drive with others, I would not have been able to drive a car on the road. I think he has a new way of teaching car driving. So I want to express my heartfelt thanks to santosh bhai.

Fantastic experience: Passed my test as a first time driver in UK. Thank you Santhosh for making my learning experience more enjoyable. Highly recommend for fellow beginners.

Fantastic experience: Excellent driving instructor very calm and competent. I had tried to learn how to drive so many times with no success but after couple of months Iessons with Santosh I have finally passed!!

Fantastic experience: Santosh is an absolutely amazing Driving Instructor. Very patient, punctual and focused. Thank you so much for giving me the confidence to drive and helping me to overcome my nervesness. I really appreciate your encouragement.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic learning experience, Santosh has a calm demeanour during lessons which put me at ease and it helped me tremendously. He is informative, to the point yet polite. I passed on my first driving test! 100% would recommend!

Fantastic experience: I was delighted to have Santosh as my driving instructor. He understands people's opinions and attempts to teach skills based on it . He is so calm and compassionate. This allows me to practice flawless safe driving. Thank you very much, Santosh

Fantastic experience: I had amazing learning experience with Santosh. I call him as Mr Perfect in teaching. The way he teach even big manoeuvres to understand very easy. Santosh will make sure you become a safe driver. He gives honest feedback and makes sure you are not learning to just pass the test instead he gives safe driving skills most priority. I passed in the first attempt itself

Fantastic experience: The best DI in Basingstoke, always patient, pleasant and thorough. Thank you for guiding me through my learner's journey. I couldn't have done it without your help, support and encouragement. All the best for your future

Fantastic experience: Amazing learning experience. Santosh will make sure you become a safe driver . Received a perfect driving instructions from him. He gives honest feedback and makes sure you are not learning to just pass the test instead he gives safe driving skills the utmost priority . He is amazing driving guru.

Fantastic experience: Santhosh is a good instructor and I had a great experience. Thank you

Fantastic experience: Santosh is a calm and considerate driver instructor. He is such a blessing and very skilled and honest in his job ✌️

Fantastic experience: Santosh made driving easy …Build up my confidence level and was always ready to assist .!!!!

Fantastic experience: Passed my practical test with Santosh’s help! Very patient and kind.

Fantastic experience: A big shoutout to Santosh – I passed my driving test on the first attempt! His teaching skills are top-notch, making the learning process clear and easy to grasp. For anyone new to driving and aiming for a test with minimal mistakes, I highly recommend Santosh. Thanks for the excellent guidance, and I'm thrilled with the result!

Fantastic experience: I will absolutely recommend Santosh if you want to learn driving and pass test the first time. He is a wonderful teacher and make the lessons so enjoyable!

Fantastic experience: I am vary fortunate to have Santosh as my driving instructor and I was able to pass driving test today on first attempt with 2 minors. Santosh is a great instructor , his teaching style was remarkable. He had a way of breaking down complicated concepts into simple, easy-to-understand explanations. What I appreciated most was his unwavering support and encouragement. Even on days when I made mistakes or struggled with certain skills, he never lost faith in my abilities. His positive attitude and constructive feedback motivated me to push through challenges and strive for improvement. His belief in my potential helped me develop the necessary confidence to succeed. Beyond the technical aspects of driving, He also instilled in me a strong sense of responsibility and safety. His emphasis on defensive driving techniques and the importance of obeying traffic laws made me realize the gravity of being behind the wheel. I owe a significant portion of my success to Santosh, my extraordinary driving instructor. I will forever cherish the memories of our driving lessons, and I will not hesitate to recommend Santosh to anyone seeking a competent and friendly instructor, thank you very much.

Fantastic experience: I just passed my driving test(manual) today with zero errors, and I couldn't have done it without the help of Santosh. He was patient, understanding, and always made me feel comfortable during our lessons. He was able to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand pieces and was always willing to answer any questions I had. He was also great at giving tips and advice to help me on my way. I highly recommend him as a driving instructor and am grateful for the help he provided me. I will never forget how he encourages you, goes ahead to help you and just deals with you as friend, He is so comfortable, He is one of the best instructors you can have. Best of Luck Santosh !!! and Big Thank you..

Fantastic experience: Waao the only instructor who blew my mind with his highly advanced unique experience. He is kind, polite, very cheerful I have enjoyed my lessons with him, always looking forward to drive with him. I highly highly recommend anyone looking for a best No 1 instructor Santosh is the one you need honestly.

Fantastic experience: Great instructor, liked honest feedback during my training sessions. Thank you for your help in getting my driving test passed in just first attempt!!!

Fantastic experience: Santosh is a very professional and amazing instructor, top top guy!

Fantastic experience: I really pleased and grateful to have been santosh as a my driving instructor .word can’t describe my driving experience with him.he was so patient, understanding,punctual ,professional and good motivater instructor.he has a difference tips and tricks.he encouraged me not only to pass the test also to be safe and confident driver. I would definitely recommend santosh if you are willing to pass driving test and to be safe and confident driver .thank you

Fantastic experience: Very pragmatic, easy going and skilled instructor.

Fantastic experience: Very fortunate to have Santosh as my driving instructor over the last several months. He is professional and conscientious in what he does, firm in teaching, but makes the process fun and easy to understand. He does not aim to just pass the test, but ensures that you become an excellent driver who is safe and confident on the road. Thank you for all the lessons and hope to catch you on the road!

Fantastic experience: Best driving instructor ever! You’ll be guaranteed to pass if you use Santosh no doubt.

Fantastic experience: Very punctual, did not miss any lesson. professional ,Friendly ,patience and reliable instructor. Santosh helped me in booking a test slot at Basingstoke. I would highly recommend Santosh. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: Finally, I passed my Practical test yesterday. Without any second thought, all the credits go to Santosh who is the best Instructor I have seen so far based on below , a. I struggled a lot to learn driving due to my nervousness where Santosh converted my nervousness into confident b. He is a very genuine person in terms of patience, kind and cool person whatever mistakes I made repeatably c. As per my knowledge, he is likely a professional driving instructor and highly recommended instructor for new learners. d. He especially gives priority to his students, adjusts his schedule and personal timings which I personally had experience (Due to backlog issue, I was waiting for practical test slot, when I got a slot booked by the Cancellation app, he very well adjusted his personal timing and work schedule based on my needs which really helped me to get more confident and clear the test). My special thanks for this. Wishing you all the best to continue your journey as always and train many students like me.

Fantastic experience: Am very grateful to have you as my instructor. You made me gain confidence in myself and my driving. You are very patient and encouraging and always have a way to boost someone up. I will highly recommend you.

Fantastic experience: Santosh is an excellent instructor with lot of patience.He is very professional and dedicated instructor,so glad to take driving lessons from him

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended driving instructor for lifetime . Santosh is very patient and calm instructor who makes turns your weakness into strength and leaves no room for failure in your driving skills. I passed in first attempt and would not have been possible without him who trained me to become an excellent driver. Go to him and u will definitely pass the test. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: I have just passed my driving test at the first attempt, all thanks to Santosh. Santosh is an extraordinary teacher, and his focus is not merely for you to pass your exams but to be a good driver. Key attributes: 1. Useful points and reference: Santosh provides useful references, easy to remember acronyms and pointers to help you navigate driving intricacies. 2. Professionalism: Santosh is very respectful, sticks to agreed times, and makes up for any delays. He will NOT cheat you. 3. Patience and Kindness: After having 3 past teachers, Santosh was God sent. He is patient even when you make mistakes, corrects kindly and helps you understand the reason for the mistake and how to do better. 4. Knowledgeable: He understands the intricacies, provides materials and links for further learning. Thank you Santosh.

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Santosh enough. His perseverance and his calmness really helped me achieve my goal. I passed first time with only 1 minor. Thank you so much Good Sir.

Fantastic experience: So happy to announce I passed my driving test in the first attempt. All credit goes to Santosh. Santosh is a gem of a person, an instructor with a smile on face always and with insightful method of his own style of teaching. Feeling proud for becoming a friend in this learning driving journey. There no surprise watching your reviews where most of the people passed in the first attempt. Thank you so much Santosh.

Fantastic experience: Santosh is such a dedicated DI.He is very punctual and his tricks and tips are very useful.His patience to teach his pupils in the most effective way is the winning point.Would always recommend someone looking for automatic lessons.

Fantastic experience: An awesome driving instructor. Only a couple of session helped me pass . I highly recommend lessons from him! Thank you for helping me pass and making this learning journey as easy as you could.

Fantastic experience: Santosh Rai is an amazing driving instructor, very patient and helpful. I found it difficult to do reverse bay parking, but he was always patient and helped me get it right in the end. He will let you settle in and let you take your time to learn all manoeuvres, he will make sure you practice enough to crack your test. Passing the practical driving test would be impossible for me without his help and support. I will definitely recommend Bill Plant driving school with Santosh Rai as the driving instructor.

Fantastic experience: Passed first time , Thank you very much for your teaching skills. I would definitely recommend for any one . He has lots of patience and also passing the valuable feedback every time.

Fantastic experience: Passed first time!!! Thank you very much sir, for everything.. I will never forget this journey we had and all the memories we have shared! Really patient, kind, and have always made my lessons fun! I wish every learner drivers in UK get blessed to have instructor like you! The explanation and possible scenarios in everything has helped me gain so much confidence! I was already feeling like experienced driver before I had even done the test! Thank you once again sir! I will never forget what you have taught me.. and if someone were to ask me for driving tips, I would definitely explain like how you did! Will definitely give you a wave when I see you on roads! - using my brothers account to review my instructor.

Fantastic experience: I just passed my driving test all thanks to my instructor sontosh. He is extremely patient, informative and very outstanding instructor. His methods of instruction were great which really helped me in building my confidence. I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Santhosh is a highly professional instructor, friendly, reliable and easy going. Thanks to him, I passed my driving test first attempt. When you make any mistakes he don't hesitate and will explains in detail about where you have done and corrects right time that will makes more confident and improve the driving every session with less time. I would definitely recommend Santhosh to anyone who is serious about getting their driving license. Thank you Santhosh.

Fantastic experience: Would greatly recommend Santosh. Not only is he an excellent instructor, but a very patient, understanding, professional and good motivator. He makes good jokes to make you feel relaxed. Very friendly and good listener. He will not only teach to pass driving test but to be a good driver. His driving strategies and techniques, driving with discipline that helps you to be a safe driver on the road in different traffic conditions.

Fantastic experience: Very patient and experienced instructor who knows what he is doing

Fantastic experience: Bill plant is a company I can recommend anytime ,anyday.They are amazing.I got in contact with Santos sometime first week of May ,whereas my test proper was scheduled for 31st May.He made me know that is achievable.His teachings were top notch.Today I had my driving practical test and passed at first attempt.All thanks to my wonderful instructor Santos of Bill Plant driving school

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor, incredibly patient and very knowledgeable, keep up the great work!

Fantastic experience: Patience is a Virtue. SANTOSH is a patient instructor and corrects you calmly. I’d rate him over 5 stars if possible because not everyone has this virtue. Thank You Always.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended Mr Santosh, he is so professional, enthusiastic, and he has got amazing driving tips and techniques and also he is dedicated towards student , I passed my driving test in first attempt.Thank you Santosh for your support and training...

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Santosh for driving lessons. He is very kind and guides you very well during the lessons. He has some amazing driving tips which are going to be with me forever. Thanks Santosh :-)

Fantastic experience: I only had a couple of sessions with Santosh but he was really kind, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I definitely benefitted from his support and help to give me tips and directions to pass my test the first time