Searle School of Motoring

Fantastic experience: David is a really good driving instructor. I have just passed today with only 3 minors! I strongly recommend that you choose Dave as your driving instructor! Dave’s program really helped me feel confident when doing my test.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic instructor - David is patient, calm, and very organised. From the beginning, David provides you with a really helpful file complete with lists of skills, marking sheets, and notes. This was SO crucial for me passing my test. Not only that, but you always know exactly where you stand with progress. I cannot stress enough how important that structure is when it comes to learning. I’ve passed first time, with 1 minor thanks to David. I can’t recommend his tuition enough.

Fantastic experience: David has been a great instructor and i have really enjoyed learning to drive with him. I passed my test first time this morning !

Fantastic experience: I would definitely recommend David as a driving instructor. He is a calm, patient and friendly person who has a very good structured way of teaching. Thanks to David I have passed my driving test!!

Fantastic experience: Having David as my driving instructor was great. The way he taught was very thorough, making me feel confident whenever i drove. Thanks to his teaching, I passed first time. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend David as a driving instructor because he’s very friendly and calm but he also teaches very thoroughly. I really liked how we used a folder to track my progress so I always knew what stage I was at. This let me see what skills were ranked lowest so I could practice them more. The programme was clearly outlined at the front of the folder giving the course a nice structure. Overall, I think David is a very good instructor and thanks to him I passed my test first time! thank you David

Fantastic experience: dave was a great instructor, v helpful with questions and helped me be 100% ready for my test to pass first time, highly recommend

Fantastic experience: David is an amazing guy. He is a great driving instructor who is very patient and clear with his instruction. A good person to spend hours of driving lessons with. He is very professional and very generous with his time. He’s the reason I passed first time with no minors! Highly recommend him to everyone learning to drive.

Fantastic experience: David taught me during my a-levels and despite my limited availability and the gap between some of my lessons he was still easily able to get me up to test standard to pass on my first try. His easy-going and friendly nature helped to make my lessons more fun and enjoyable and he never made me feel stressed or under pressure. It’s been amazing having David as my driving instructor and I can’t thank him enough for helping me pass first time. I cannot recommend him enough for looking to learn to drive.

Fantastic experience: David was great teacher, very professional, friendly and always helpful answering my questions. I passed first time thanks to him, I will be recommending him to my friends.

Fantastic experience: Because of David's calm and encouraging teaching style, I passed first time today. He has definitely improved my confidence in driving inside and outside of lessons. He also creates a comfortable setting to the stressful process of learning to drive. His commitment and flexible time tabling allowed me to smoothly integrate driving into an already busy schedule. I would hugely recommend!

Fantastic experience: David has been a friendly, funny and patient instructor. His teaching is clear and thorough and he is very good at answering any questions, no matter how obscure. David has also enabled me to build confidence in my driving and has prepared me for a lifetimes success in driving beyond passing my test. His good humour and friendly character has made driving lessons a highlight of my week for a long time and I have thoroughly loved learning with David.

Fantastic experience: Thank you David, for helping me get more confident with driving and passing first time. Highly recommend to friends and family.

Fantastic experience: Thanks very much David for helping me pass first time. David was very organised and structured with his teaching methods. I found the mock tests especially useful, which made me feel confident and competent. I would highly recommend David to anyone wanting to learn how to drive.

Fantastic experience: David was my 4th driving instructor because of me starting and stopping in my teens and I have to honestly say he was the best instructor I’ve had by far! He was calm and patience with me and understood my needs (I have learning disabilities). The way he teaches really helps you take it all in and at your own speed. I am extremely grateful to him for all the time and effort he has put in with me and because of this I have passed my test on the second go! (First test was with a different company).

Fantastic experience: Just passed my test with 1 fault would highly recommend so patient and an extremely good teacher, thank you David for getting me through my text first time !

Fantastic experience: David was an excellent instructor - I couldn’t have passed my test first time with out him. David is very patient with someone who started out incredibly nervous but I now have the confidence to be a great driver down to his tuition.

Fantastic experience: David was an amazing instructor, very patient and highly recommend for nervous drivers, especially organised too learning all my manouvers early in good time to practice before my test!

Fantastic experience: David is a great instructor, I passed with no minors first time which I thought was impossible. He’s a lovely guy and makes you feel comfortable in the car would recommend to anyone

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for helping me to pass first time today! Thanks for being so friendly and patient. Would definitely recommend

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend David for learning to drive. Thank you for helping me pass first time :)

Fantastic experience: I thoroughly enjoyed learning to drive with David. He’s an incredible instructor and i’ll use the skills I learnt with him for the rest of my life, when driving. In addition, he’s extremely supportive throughout the entire process of learning to drive all the way up to the day of the test.

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for helping me pass my driving test first time! A very knowledgable and thorough driving instructor and I have already recommended him to a few friends. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: David is an excellent, kind and patient driving instructor. My daughter really enjoyed her lessons and not only passed her test first time but has also become a skilled driver as a result of his first class instruction. I would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: David is a fantastic instructor and very patient. He has given me amazing support in learning to drive and I passed my test first time! Would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn how to drive.

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for getting me through my test first time with only 1 minor! You've helped me make sure I was ready and confident for my test. Thanks again, Laura

Fantastic experience: David was an great teacher and provided amazing support while i was learning to drive and helped me pass first time. I strongly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: David is a brilliant driving instructor! Knowledgeable, thorough, positive & always encouraging ! Even in the last year which was incredibly challenging for him & his business! Can not recommend him highly enough!

Fantastic experience: Dave is the most insane driving instructor! He is so calm and patient. He helped me pass first time which was amazing. He is always on time and very reliable. I would 100% recommend Dave!!!

Fantastic experience: David is a very patient, friendly and professional instructor. Thanks to him I managed to pass my exam for first time.

Fantastic experience: David was an excellent driving instructor and helped me pass my test first time! I would 100% recommend him!

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for getting me through my driving test first time, couldn't of been more patient

Fantastic experience: David has proved an excellent driving instructor for me, methodically teaching the necessary steps. With his help, I managed to pass my test first time. David's professional attitude gave me confidence in the car. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: David was very thorough in every lesson I had with him and gave me lots of confidence driving too. Before my driving test we practiced a few manoeuvres which made me extra confident going into my test which I passed my first time with only 3 minors!! I’ve already recommended him to 3 of my friends and will definitely recommend him to anyone wishing to pass their test first time.

Fantastic experience: Very professional and fantastic knowledge of driving. Very clear on how to do different things which made learning very easy. Would highly learning with David.

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for helping me pass my test first time with only 3 minors. David's approach was calm and professional throughout all my lessons, this allowed me to learn quickly and confidently. It was especially helpful to me that he's available 7 days a week. Would recommend David to anyone in the area.

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for getting me through my test first time with only two minors! Great teaching, you really know what you’re doing and thanks for being so patient and calm. It’s been a pleasure learning from you and I’m really glad I chose you to teach me to drive! I highly recommend you to anyone and everyone.

Fantastic experience: Having my lessons with David was a pleasure. With excellent knowledge of motoring and teaching skills David got me through to test standard passing first time with one driving fault. David is professional and very friendly ensuring lessons are not scary or stressful. I absolutely reccomend David as a driving instructor!

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for getting me through my driving test first time with just 4 minors. David was very calm and thorough in his teaching methods and I would highly recommend for anyone interested in learning to drive.

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for getting me to pass my test first time out. I really enjoyed learning to drive with you as you were helpful and supportive throughout. I would definitely recommend David to any friends or family that are looking for a good driving instructor.

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for helping me pass first time. Worked around my busy lifestyle to be able to get as many lessons in as possible before my test. He was patient and understanding and gave me clear instructions in every lesson.☺️

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for getting through my test first time with only 3 minors!! Very good and clear instructions, also a lot of fun! Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I very much enjoyed learning with David. David was very thorough and was an excellent teacher. I would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Thanks to David for getting me through my test first time; the preparation was perfect.

Fantastic experience: David is a phenomenal instructor. As a nervy person who has put off learning to drive for years, David has been unfailingly patient, kind and reassuring, and his knowledge of the test requirements and Newbury test routes really is second to none. Without his thorough instruction, commitment and good sense of humour, I don’t think I could have achieved my first time pass and I couldn’t recommend him more. Thank you, David!

Fantastic experience: David helped me gain my confidence to pass my test first time! A relaxed yet thorough instructor who prepares you fully for your test and makes sure you are familiar with all the roads around the test centre. I actually enjoyed my driving lessons and now feel prepared to face all eventualities when driving solo in the future Thanks David!

Fantastic experience: David helped me pass first time, and was extremely patient and thorough during my lessons, and I couldn't thank him enough! David has a very thorough knowledge of test routes, so you know you'll be in good hands when getting prepared for the test. He also has a lot of helpful tips and picks up on certain things other instructors I tried hadn't, so if you are spending some time with other instructors and aren't making as much progress as you'd like I would definitely give David a try! On top of that, he is a lovely guy, which makes time go pass and lessons much more enjoyable, I would definitely recommend him!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended, a lot of patience and very calm

Fantastic experience: David was very helpful throughout all my lessons with him. He gave precise instructions and has a thorough knowledge of the routes around the test centre which is incredibly helpful. I am very pleased to have passed first time, I would definitely recommend David.

Fantastic experience: David is kind, knowledgable and endlessly patient. I have dyspraxia and quite severe dyslexia, and thought at one time I might never be safe to drive. David encouraged me to stick it out and allowed me to learn at my own pace, and when I was ready to take my test I passed first time. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: David's such a nice guy, very professional and calm. I've been quite a nervous driver but David managed to get me to be able to pass with just one minor! Would definitely recommend him to a friend!

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much to David, what a brilliant driving instructor! All his patience, guidance and the hard work helped me pass first time with only two minors. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn, especially if you're nervous and as clueless as I was in the beginning. He built my confidence and embedded in me good, safe driving processes. And on top of that he's a really nice bloke to get on with who puts you at ease, and I'd like to say we built a nice friendship over the fourteen months it took to get me to the happy PASS place!

Fantastic experience: Thank you David for helping me pass my test first time with only two minors! Highly recommended if you want a professional and reliable instructor.

Fantastic experience: Thanks David, passed with 1 minor!! Such a lovely bloke!

Fantastic experience: Thank you David for getting me through my test today with only one minor. Getting me familiar with the roads in Newbury was a real help. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for all your help! First time pass (only one minor). David is calm and collected and generally an all round good instructor. Would definitely recommend to a friend!

Fantastic experience: David is a Very informative instructor. Always try’s to fit you and has helped me to pass first time. I highly recommend him to my friends and family.

Fantastic experience: Thanks David for all your patient and help. For your amazing clases that have make me get today my English licence. I will highly recommended to any new driver or a person like me, that has came from another country with a licence and need to get up with an English licence and know the UK roads. One more time... Thank you a lot !!!!

Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor, I had lots of confidence on my test and managed to pass first time! Endless patience and very experienced.

Fantastic experience: David is a great teacher! Very informative, communicative and easy to work with. Thank you for all the help. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Perfect instructor, very calm and professional. Would absolutely recommend.

Fantastic experience: David's a great teacher, would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn how to drive. I passed first time, no problems!

Fantastic experience: Thank David for teaching me to drive. Pass 1st time. Very happy with you service

Fantastic experience: David is friendly, patient and attentive - just what you want from a driving instructor! I hadn't driven for a long time before I started lessons with him and I'm now a confident and fully qualified driver at first attempt. Would highly recommend

Fantastic experience: David has been a great instructor for me, gave me great confidence from the outset which enabled me to pass first time. I will highly recommended him!

Fantastic experience: Thanks David! I am delighted to have passed my test and could not have done it without your patience and consistent guidance

Fantastic experience: David has helped me lots with my confidence with driving and helped me get through my test today. A great instructor with lots of experience and patience! Highly recommended :)

Fantastic experience: David is an excellent driving instructor and I would highly recommend him to anyone. I had no driving experience prior to starting to learn with David. The lessons were structured excellently and allowed myself to learn at what I think was the perfect pace. David was always very professional and very calm, and his technique really helped me with my learning. Having a few four hour lessons is definitely beneficial as it allows you to spend a good amount of time driving around Newbury. I passed my test first time with only one minor and I thank David very much for all his expert teaching, as without this, it wouldn't have been possible. Again, I would highly recommend David if you are looking to learn to drive in the area.

Fantastic experience: David is a very calm, understanding and professional instructor. Very accomodating hours for those who work the 9-5 and a big help in improving driving confidence. Would definitely recommend. 12/12/17 - And now I've passed my test first time with David, I can only recommend more strongly. Excellent knowledge of the test and the test area means you'll be very prepared for the real thing. As someone who has failed before with another instructor, I can't say enough how much of a difference that makes.

Fantastic experience: Dave helped me pass my test after I had failed with other driving instructors wish I had found him first very helpful calm, patient and just an all round great bloke highly recommended. Your the best Dave thanks for everything ✌️