PERFECT DRIVE

Barnfield, IP29 4HJ, Sudbury
PERFECT DRIVE
Barnfield
IP29 4HJ, Sudbury
+447771883860

Opening hours

  • sunday: 7h-21h
  • monday: 7h-21h
  • tuesday: 7h-21h
  • wednesday: 7h-21h
  • thursday: 7h-21h
  • friday: 7h-21h
  • saturday: 7h-21h

Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about PERFECT DRIVE:

PERFECT DRIVE is an exceptional driving school in the UK, renowned for its outstanding instructor, Ian. His teaching methods have received rave reviews from numerous students who describe him as patient, encouraging, and knowledgeable. Here are some highlights of what makes Ian a fantastic instructor:

  • Many students have passed their driving tests on the first attempt thanks to Ian's guidance and thorough preparation.
  • Ian's calm and reassuring approach is particularly appreciated by those who are nervous or anxious about driving.
  • He is highly adaptive, tailoring lessons to fit each student's learning style and schedule, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and supported.
  • Feedback mentions his ability to create a welcoming learning environment that combines professionalism with a sense of humor, making lessons enjoyable.
  • A significant number of students have reported gaining confidence and improving their driving skills rapidly under his mentorship.

Overall, PERFECT DRIVE stands out for its commitment to student success and satisfaction, making it a top recommendation for anyone looking to learn how to drive effectively and confidently.

PERFECT DRIVE: Reviews

4.9/5 (59 Reviews)
SA 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Ian enough! After previously failing my test, he helped me cross the finish line with just a few lessons. As a naturally nervous and anxious driver, I really appreciated his relaxed and laid-back approach, which suited my learning style. Ian's patience, empathy, (good humour) made a massive difference, helped to ease my nerves before the exam. Really grateful that he got me to finally pass my exam - thank you so much Ian!

tilly price 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: great driving instructor, very patient and encouraging. helped massively with my confidence and passed first time with 1 minor

Claire Mullineaux 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is a great driving instructor who I highly recommend. My daughter passed her test with no minors all thanks to him. He has great patience, skill and a sense of humour. Thanks Ian.

Isobelle Cotton 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic instructor, teaches professionally but kindly, allowing me to pass quickly due to instilling confidence in myself . 100% recommend.

Nancy Griffith 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Ian as a driving instructor. As an anxious driver, he made feel really secure and helped build up my confidence on the roads through his calm and reassuring approach. He is reliable, patient and up for a laugh ! Thank you !

Natakorn Howlett 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much for your patience. I passed on my first try. You are an absolutely great teacher. I'm a very nervous person and you get that and you found a way to work with me, giving me the confidence I need. You're very kind and I'm very grateful. Thank you!

Cameron Alexander 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor, brutally honest and won’t miss a single mistake. Will call you on everything to make sure you know exactly what u need to, would recommend to absolutely anyone

Lois Gore 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is genuinely an amazing instructor he made my anxiety around driving completely go and I can now drive enjoyably. He’s patient, confident, and thorough with techniques which puts you at ease and educates you. He makes the effort to listen and to get to know you, I got along with Ian so well and had fun every lesson I had. I highly recommend him, I wouldn’t have wanted to learn with anyone else.

Suzy Wiggins 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is an amazing driving instructor! With his knowledge and friendly approach Ian really helped put me at ease despite being an anxious learner! He is so patient and with his teaching, support and guidance, helped me to pass my test! I can't thank Ian enough and I very highly recommend him to anyone.

ella may xo 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor passed first time thanks to his help

Charlotte 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing driving instructor, very patient and always helpful when i made mistakes. Passed first time, all thanks to ian’s help

Aika xx 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor! I wasn’t the most confident driver at first but Ian was very reassuring and patient with me. Would definitely recommend!

Alexandra Lewis 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is the best driving instructor in Bury St. Edmunds. His personal and innovative approach to driving made me pass my test first time. As a very nervous driver, Ian did everything in his power to make me feel comfortable and believe in myself. He's a master at putting you at ease when you're unsure and maintains his lightheartedness even when you're doubting yourself. I can't thank Ian enough for sharing his depth of wisdom and insight with me. Thank you!

Jasmine Wormald-Smith 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is a fabulous instructor who is patient, knowledgeable and friendly. He makes you feel at ease in the car and takes time to explain things in as much detail as possible. Having Ian as an instructor gave me the confidence in my abilities and got me to pass first time. I would highly recommend Ian as he is reliable, always on time and flexible. Thanks Ian!!

Jake Linford 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hands down, the best driving instructor around. Cannot fault him in any way. Always on time, great sense of humour, brilliant at his job and all round a great guy. Makes you feel relaxed and charges a very fair price for an excellent service. I have had two previous instructors and I would never recommend any one else after driving with him. Cheers Ian!

Finn Webber 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor, I’ve had different ones in the past and Ian was by far the best. 10/10 would recommend to anyone

Gillian McCartney 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The result speaks for itself We can’t rate Ian highly enough for his professionalism, his ability to put his students at ease and his teaching skills. He took on our young man who has limited english and guided him through the life skill of driving with patience and attention to detail bearing in mind the language and cultural differences. Our young person has visibly grown in confidence under Ian’s tuition and passed his test 1st time. Thank you Ian for everything and giving this young person another string to his bow to aid his future dreams.

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Maxine Baker 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is a fantastic instructor. Would definitely recommend him.

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Jason Farthing 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic driving instructor, my son passed his test with the help of Ian within a couple of months.. My son felt comfortable with Ian as he explained everything thoroughly.. 100% recommend…

Anna Spittle 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian was very good and fitted my daughter in for her first lesson on her 17th birthday as she was excited to get started! He then took on some intensive instruction and was flexible to fit in with her college, in less than two months my daughter passed her test first time, she is now a very confident driver. With thanks to Ian.

Tatjana Darovskiha 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best driver instructor ever I had. Very helpful, take a positive attitude, easy to understand, explains well. Had pass my test from the first time. A massive thank you. Highly recommend.

Holly Zzaman 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great Instructor! Definitely has the patience and will never give up on you.

Rose Davy 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really great driving instructor would definitely recommend very friendly and professional passed with no driving faults. Thanks Ian

nathan lee 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very patient and great teaching. Couldn't recommend more!

Anis Loukily 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is a great Driving Instructer. I managed to pass it in less than two month's with the help of Ian. I highly recommend him since how he describes and teaches you what to do and what not to do. He has tons of experience so if you’re trying to pass first time Ian is the one for you.

Shaon Ahmed 3 years ago

Negative experience: Very unprofessional and not sure how he became driving instructor and allowed to do the taxi drivers assesment

Thomas Kitto 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I couldn’t recommend Ian enough! A very calm and professional instructor. He adapted around my schedule and was very understanding. He helped fix habits and helped me pass confidently! I couldn’t be more chuffed. Thanks again Ian.

Kath Dickson 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: We got to hear about perfect drive from a friends recomendation, and we weren’t disappointed. Because of COVID it was difficult to find an instructor, or at least get so speak to one, not Ian, who responded straight away and took my daughter on. He was always professional and friendly and I felt confident she was in good hands, would highly recommend and will definitely use for my other daughter when she turns 17! My daughter also passed first time with only a few minor faults, I can’t thank him enough!

Amber Carlick 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed first time thanks to Ian. I couldn't of asked for anyone better he taught me everything I needed to know and was always paitient.

Lanna Chiangmai Thailand 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian has got me to pass my driving test with only 4 minors. which was probably not easy for him to do as I speak a different language, and don’t understand everything. He was calm all the way through, made me feel very comfortable and relaxed which helped as I’ve gone through two different instructors before him. But Ian is by far the best in my opinion. I would recommend him to anyone. ☺️

Jack Manning 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian has been the best instructor! He has made learning to drive a positive experience, he made me feel relaxed and confident and has a sense of humour! He explains everything throughly and my confidence grew with every lesson. Would throughly recommend

Natasha Rawlings 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: What can I say about Ian! He got me to test standard despite having 4 test canceled due to lockdowns. He is encouraging but also will correct you when you need it, he is firm but fair and very funny too. Leasons were enjoyable but also serious and I feel he has made me a much better driver. He is always on time, he has never cancelled a lesson and on the 2 occasions I've had to cancel due to emergencies he has been fantastic about it, trying to rearrange my lesson for another time. I couldn't recommend him more!!

Niamh Bowyer 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is an excellent instructor! I had absolutely no experience with driving, he was very patient, kind and funny which allowed me to pass sooner than I thought I would be able too. Ian is reliable, and makes you feel safe and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone!

Patrick Davis 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant teaching. Never missed anything - always picked up on mistakes and helped me improve. My instructor kept me updated on test dates and got me a cancellation test earlier than I’d expected. I passed it first time thanks to him taking extra time in his day to give me last minute lessons and ensuring I perfected my driving. Worth the price - definitely recommend.

Sian Stevenson 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: As a Mum of a 17 year old boy, I was petrified of my son learning to drive. Honestly we couldn't have found a better instructor! Ian's approach was perfect, a very calming influence and a natural teaching ability. My son really looked forward to his lessons and was taught how to really drive, not just to pass his test. Cannot recommend Ian at Perfect Drive enough! Thank you, Ian.

Catherine Armstrong 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful instructor who was very patient with me throughout the driving course, he was very easy to talk to and ensured I was ready for my test before taking it, in which I passed first time. So I would highly recommend perfect driving for an intensive driving course!

Ryan Denton 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Ian. I passed first time thanks to his teaching. His high standards make for great results.

Jude Solomons 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian was a great driving instructor and taught me well with great communication and good humour . Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn to drive as he ironed out all my bad habits! Thanks a lot for getting me up to a passing grade Jude

Morgan Robinson 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian’s a brilliant driving structure, I passed 1st time with only 3 driving faults, and that’s all down to Ian’s teaching methods

sums xox 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’m very happy with my experience with ian, I will definitely be recommending him to family and friends. He always made me feel comfortable and at the hardest times he’d calmed me down and reassure me that I can do it. I wouldn’t of got my license without him. I don’t have a bad word to say about him. I’m one very happy candidate!!

Nathan Manning 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Glad I chose perfect drive. Ian managed to coach me into a faultless pass. Would highly recommend to anyone. Cheers pal

michelle kidd 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is a fantastic instructor - great knowledge and patience and really prepares learners for driving safely. Hugely recommended!

Jennifer L 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian's a great driving instructor, As someone who really struggled with driving I found him to be very patient, calm and encouraging and I finally managed to pass with him! Would definitely recommend :)

Chloe Gridley 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian was very kind and patient, thank you for all of your help ... passing me first time!

Chaz Zilla 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is a fantastic instructor. Patient in his teaching methods and very knowledgeable of clever but simple tricks to make learning to drive much easier. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Penelope Anne 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is a truly brilliant instructor - always encouraging, incredibly patient and gentle yet firm when needed. Also great at inspiring confidence even in the less confident (and/or easily confused) learners amongst us. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Tristan Sayers 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant! Ian did a fantastic job, very kind, patient and clever in his approach. He makes everything seem so simple, would recommend to anyone!

Biker D 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Being an anxious person I found Ian to be patient and understanding. Will get you to a level way above testing standard. Would recommend.

Outer Reality 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian plested is credit to driving instructors, thanks to his wisdom and knowledge I passed both my hazard and theory aswell as my practical first time, I'd recommend anyone to him, he makes you feel comfortable, happy and safe

Trap3 Trap 3 6 years ago

Negative experience: Slow down!!

grace hayden 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is a fantastic driving instructor. I went to after a bad experience with another instructor and so I had to start over again but Ian was the best teacher I could have possibly had. As a nervous unconfident driver I always had support and was taught everything in a way that made it easier, he'll only put you in for your test if he knows you are ready for it and is very reliable, I would advise anyone to learn with him.

jenna skinner 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor. He will only put you through your test if he believes you're ready. Makes you feel comfortable but straight to the point. Thanks again

Jp 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have recently passed my driving test with Ian! highly recommend. Absolutely amazing driving instructor. Thank you once again!!

William Grover 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really good instructor that makes you feel safe and confident in the car. Would recommend

Rufus Pawsey 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is a fantastic instructor and thanks to him I now feel safe to drive anywhere. I highly recommend Perfect drive to anybody looking to pass their test.

Sonja Miles 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: ian plestead is absolutely fantastic as an older learner it took me a while to grasp things. but he is patient and genuine, I felt he did everything he could possibly do for me passing my test definitely be teaching my daughter next.

Courtney White 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had 5 driving instructors and I must say it was perfect drive who was the best . made driving very simple was patient absolutely brilliant I would recommend to anyone who is learning to drive . Passed my test first time couldn’t of done it with out the help from perfect driving .

Michaela Gotts 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian is the best driving instructor I could have hoped for. I managed to pass theory and practical tests first time thanks to his teaching. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive perfectly, (it's in the name!)

Sam Cox 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Perfect drive was absolutely amazing and really easy to talk to and helped me pass in 3 weeks! Would defo recommend Ian, been struggling with my theory’s for years, felt really nervous as have been in a car accident a couple of years ago which knocked all my confidence but thank you to perfect drive I regained it all back and was super pleased as only got one minor and passed first time!

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