Rob Irwin - DLA Driving School

Fantastic experience: Rob was the most amazing driving instructor i could ask for. He helped me overcome my driving anxiety and pass first time thank you so much

Fantastic experience: Knows the routes well, exceptionally calm despite my anxious tendencies and is committed to the learning process. Rob was already planning out the lesson schedule leading up to my test from the first few lessons, and as a result even I was able to pass first time. Highly recommended, you’d be in good hands.

Fantastic experience: Amazing Driving instructor, does his best to make the lessons as fun and productive as he can.

Fantastic experience: An absolute honour to have Rob as my driving instructor. Always consistent, motivational and reliable. He helped me get through my anxiousness of driving within a few months which lead to success on my driving test. Definitely recommend him to anyone learning to drive.

Fantastic experience: I cannot thank Rob enough for helping me pass my test. I come to Rob having failed my first and lacking in confidence, and there's no way I could have done it without his brilliant teaching and the structure he helps you put in place to drive safely and confidently. I always enjoyed our lessons too, thank you Rob

Fantastic experience: Rob is a lovely and professional driving instructor, his calm demeanour and teaching ability provide a comfortable and enjoyable environment when learning to drive. would recommend to any learners

Fantastic experience: Rob was incredibly helpful and his knowledge of test level driving was key to helping me pass

Fantastic experience: An extremely thorough and caring instructor, Rob guided me through the necessary skills and made me feel very prepared for my test. He is very patient with all his students and enabled me to pass my test

Fantastic experience: Rob was a very good driving instructor I began my driving journey with a bad instructor and because of that I was very anxious and nervous to drive, but when I started to drive with Rob he made me 100% better and made me believe in myself and would always say how good of a driver I was and he was right because I passed my first driving test thanks to him.

Fantastic experience: Just passed my test today thanks to Rob! He's extremely patient and is great at putting your mind at ease if you're feeling anxious about driving at all, if you're looking to start driving lessons I'd always choose Rob, the best instructor out there! (Plus he's got great music taste ✌️)

Fantastic experience: Rob is a fantastic driving instructor. My daughter suffers with anxiety, and Rob worked with her to overcome this and successfully passed her test. I would happily recommend him to anyone wishing to learn to drive. An absolute star!

Fantastic experience: When i first started learning with rob i was having a hard time cause of anxiety but after a few lessons and then the rest in my own car rob really help put me at ease which helped me pass 1st time only 2 minors he was very calm and understanding he was really good and would recommend to people 100% especially those who may struggle with anxiety

Fantastic experience: Rob is an amazing instructor who teaches you how to drive to a high standard before taking you out to test. He was very patient during my lessons, ensuring I was comfortable and would always cover any areas that required improvement. Without Rob I would not have been able to overcome the driving anxiety I had after failing my first test with a different instructor. Would highly recommend Rob to anyone, he is simply the best!

Fantastic experience: Rob seriously is a one in a million. after i failed my first test with a different instructor i got referred to rob through a friend that had passed with him. rob taught me amazingly correcting the mistakes and bad habits i had picked up along the way. over the few months i learnt with rob i came out of ever lesson more and more optimistic of passing my test and thanks to rob that’s what i did. words can’t describe how thankful i am for rob as an instructor but also as a person, he’s always his happy self and so easy to talk to. he was also always calm and collected while providing such good constructive criticism which helped me gain confidence along the way.

Fantastic experience: Having previously learned a number of years ago without taking a test, Rob was able to not only teach me new, effective and useful driving habits/strategies, he was able to unlearn any previous bad habits that I had. Thorough in explanation, in a way which works individually for he pupil, he is always calm yet vigilant, going through each individual step and process. On a more personal note, Rob was very understanding with any issues I had financially and was always great to chat with. I feel confident and competent behind the wheel and that is down to the skills taught to me by Rob. I couldn't recommend highly enough (passed first time in Luton with 1 minor).

Fantastic experience: Rob was an absolute legend! He challenged me to enable me to become a better driver and was very supportive throughout the learning process. If you get Rob as your instructor consider yourself lucky.

Fantastic experience: Rob is the nicest and most reassuring driving instructor. I passed my test with robs help with 2 minors. I really struggle with anxiety with driving and Rob has been there every lesson to help me relax and feel at ease. He is able to adapt the way in which he teaches his students so they receive the best lessons and to become a driver. I’ll be really sad to now not have Rob as my mentor with driving but I’m so excited to start with my freedom of driving. Thanks Rob!

Fantastic experience: best driving instructor! couldn’t pass without him. He is so patient and explains things perfectly, because of him I passed first time, I cannot recommend him enough!!

Fantastic experience: Best driving instructor I ever had. He was so nice and explained everything in the best way possible. Prepared me mentally, emotionally and for all possible scenarios. Explained things over and over again until I perfectly got it. Would definitely recommend Rob to everyone☺️ Wouldn’t have passed 1st time with only 2 minors without him☺️

Fantastic experience: Rob was a fantastic teacher very patient and friendly and understanding. I struggled with anxiety due to being in an accident before I started learning to drive and he turned that around and I passed today 1st time. I’d recommend Rob from DLA to anyone who is nervous great teacher and will have a great laugh too to help you relax and calm before the big day. Thanks again mate

Fantastic experience: Incredible & personable driving instructor, patient and understanding. Learning from Rob made driving a breeze and teaches to such a high standard!

Fantastic experience: Rob is an amazing instructor, with a calm manner which helped significantly with my nerves. He is very understanding and patient and my lessons were very enjoyable. Would without a doubt recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Good tempered, clear instructions, goes at the learners pace. Passed my driving test first time thanks to Rob.

Fantastic experience: Initially I was very nervous to learn to drive but from our first lesson together, Rob has constantly put me at ease and been very calm and patient. He has been able to adapt his teachings to help me learn and progress, he is very understanding and always listened to any worries or questions I had. Rob always puts his students first and is very accomodating, especially when close to test. He teaches to a high standard of driving which has made me a confident and safe driver.

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor, we always a good laugh, a very calming and reassuring presence in the car and always made me feel safe and in control. Legend.

Fantastic experience: My experience with Rob was outstanding in every aspect. With Rob’s lessons, I was able to pass my test 1st time. His expertise, patience, and commitment to making you feel comfortable transformed my initial anxieties about driving into confidence and competence. I would recommend Rob if you're looking for a driving instructor who will guide you towards becoming a skilled and responsible driver.

Fantastic experience: I learnt with Rob for a long time (around 3 years due to covid) and he was amazing! He was so patient and understanding and consistently adapted his teaching style to suite my needs. He is an incredible instructor and I couldn’t have done it without him!

Fantastic experience: My driving journey was very up and down due to anxiety but Rob stayed patient the whole way through, he knew exactly how to keep me feeling comfortable on the roads and how to push me at certain times. He always kept me updated on when my lessons were and would always fit me in for extra lessons when it came closer to my test. Because of Rob i passed first time with only 3 minors which i never thought would happen when i first had the initial thought of a driving test. He will always put the student first and will get you to the best possible standard of driving before you’re test. Definitely recommend!!

Fantastic experience: I've been having lessons with Rob and in my first few lessons I've struggled abit myself but he believed in me and kept me to high standard so now I've passed with 4 minors and without him pushing me to my limit I couldn't have done it. Rob have been really patient with me since day 1 and I can't thank him enough for everything he've done. Keep it up Rob I'll always respect you

Fantastic experience: Rob was an amazing instructor, from my first lesson with him I could tell how good his methods of teaching was. He was always friendly and easy to talk to and always gave compliments when something went well and gave constructive criticism when needed, that I was able take onboard for the future and improve myself as a driver. I couldn’t have passed without having Rob teaching me, thank you.

Fantastic experience: A great instructor, very kind and understanding which made me feel so good about attending lessons and not be stressed when driving. Good teaching and helped me pass my test first time!

Fantastic experience: I can't thank Rob enough. He is an excellent driving instructor. Friendly, patient and generally just a lovely person. He supported me through every step of my learner driver journey and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to start there driving lessons. Thanks Rob

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Rob as a driving instructor to anyone wanting to learn to drive and build their confidence at the same time. I passed first time and quickly felt confident to drive on the road by myself.

Fantastic experience: I started learning to drive with Robert when I turned 17 in October. Immediately I felt comfortable in the car with him. Throughout all my time learning Robert was professional and polite. My lessons were structured and informative and I always took away something at the end of these which I would then apply and improve on when driving in my personal time. Robert’s teaching style is methodical and extremely helpful which I believe is why I was able to pass so quickly. Robert has a wealth of learning materials so if I did not understand how to successfully execute a manoeuvre he would clearly explain it and use visual diagrams to help my grasp the concept. I would highly recommend Robert to anybody as he is an amazing teacher and a nice person. I am sad our time together was so short but happy he was able to quickly get me on the roads.

Fantastic experience: Rob was an amazing instructor and helped me pass first time. He was also good at fitting in lessons that work well for him and me, to make sure they were regular. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t ask for a better instructor! Was always so patient and calm with me. Highly recommend to anyone.

Positive experience: Rob is a good driving instructor, but at times was unfairly harsh after faults. For example, he once compared me to a previous student who smoked marijuana. After plateauing, we mutually agreed I change instructor. She has a calm, modern way of delivery, which has led to instant progress. Although not every student is equally receptive to an instructor, I regret a positive demeanor was sometimes lacking, given the financial outlay.

Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend Rob enough especially if you are an anxious driver. I came to him with quite a lot of anxiety, almost to the point where I was a lost cause, and he was able to teach me to a standard where I passed my practical test 1st time with 3 minors. Everything's done methodically and Rob makes everything seem like a peice of cake.

Fantastic experience: Rob is an amazing instructor, really patient and calm in every situation. I was nervous to start with but he quickly put me at ease and taught me to handle any situation with just a few simple processes. My confidence improved quickly and I passed my test first time! Would highly recommend Rob and the DLA! Rob taught me how to drive and not just to pass the test.

Fantastic experience: I could not ask any more from an instructor than Robert. After having 3 previous instructors who helped to some extent, Robert blew it out of the park and really worked on me progressing towards getting to my test. He is the most patient, kind and understanding instructor and honestly I’m convinced that no one else could have helped my nervous, anxious self to pass today with 4 minors! He has taught me thoroughly and correctly each and every part of driving that I need to know and is also an amazing emotional support for nervous drivers. He has changed my life and I will never forget him. Thank you so much!

Fantastic experience: My driving instructor, rob, he’s a great instructor, has a lot of time and patience, very calm and professional ! One of a kind instructor ! Highly highly recommended! I wouldn’t of passed if rob weren't my instructor ! He goes the extra mile for his students ! 110% best in Bedford.

Fantastic experience: I have just passed my driving test with 4 faults all thanks to rob. Rob is so calm and professional and takes the time to correct all small faults that you may have whilst driving to make sure you can pass first time with as little minors as possible. Rob is also really accommodating and will change lesson around to suit your needs. Rob communicates all aspects of driving really clearly and makes sure that you fully understand the teaching. I would 100% recommended Rob and DLA to anyone looking to drive. Awesome driving school and instructor. Thank you so much Rob.

Fantastic experience: I cannot thank Rob enough for helping me pass my driving test. I would not have done it without him. He was very patient and understanding and did an amazing job explaining everything to me. He gave me the confidence i needed to pass and helped me deal with my nerves. Would 100% recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Rob has been the high-satisfactory instructor I could possibly ask for. He's very fluent and precise in communication, and the absolute confidence of the quality of the training became a key part of me passing. He's very patient whilst errors have been made by me and usually tells me different ways to approaches on the way to enhance and now no longer make errors. Not only that, he's a good person to have a laugh with at instances, but he can be very serious at times. Overall, he was really determined to make sure I passed and get the best results I could possibly get in the space of very little amount of time. And I did pass! :)

Fantastic experience: Robert Irwine - very professional, patient, flexible! Would definitely recommend to friends and family!

Fantastic experience: Rob went above and beyond with sorting out lessons for my son ,whilst rob was on his holiday for a quick test date givern to us on top of all his other support . This is very impressive on top of his excerlent Tuition for my son . Thank you so much ,one very happy boy today !

Fantastic experience: It's been a difficult time to learn to drive but Rob has been great. A calm, patient and positive instructor who has helped our child become a sensible, confident driver, who passed their test first time! Great communication and always punctual. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: Rob is the best instructor to have. He is clear with explanations, calm and understanding with every driving lesson I have had so far. His learning methods are easy to pick up, his comments are valuable to improve driving quality. Rob is a friendly person to chat with while driving, very knowledgeable about all the aspects of driving. The lesson quality is at very high standards, very flexible to go back and try the same manoeuvres again. I recommend Rob for the best driving experience! Update: In addition to my review 2 years ago, I passed my driving test on the 9th April 2024! Rob has been a fantastic instructor for nearly 4 years now. He ensures that every student is aware of the available test routes, which benefitted me when I undertook my test in Bedford. It has always been fun and comfortable driving with Rob!

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Rob enough. Throughout my time with him he has been extremely patient and calm with me and let me learn at my own speed without any pressure and I'm happy to say that after Rob's help, I've managed to pass my driving test today with only 2 minors!

Fantastic experience: I leaned to drive with Rob and then managed to find a test with 2 weeks notice, while there was a lot of anxiety he ensured it was spoken about and calmed me down in time for the test and he made sure I had enough lessons which then got me through first time with only 2 minors! Cannot recommend enough, than you again.

Fantastic experience: Rob was an amazing driving instructor for me, I got along really well with his style of teaching and his car. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting high quality and enjoyable lessons.

Fantastic experience: Rob is a top-class instructor. Got me a first time pass, and was always helpful and understanding. Cannot recommend enough.

Fantastic experience: Rob was a great instructor who I would 100% recommended to any learner drivers looking to pass to a high standard. Rob gave me the confidence to pass with his clear communication skills and by ensuring that I practised any weaker areas of my driving. Rob taught me how to drive well for in the future and not to just prepare me to pass the test.

Fantastic experience: Rob is a very good tutor. He taught me very well in a very short space of time. Thanks to Rob i passed my driving test. I will most definitely be recommending him. He is calm & very patient.

Fantastic experience: Robert is such a good driving instructor! He’s truly the best. He’s patient, really funny and always encourages you to make good, steady progress. He listens and is very easy to work with because he’s so understanding. Couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive to a high standard and up for having fun while doing it. So reassuring and calm and I fully dedicate my pass to him! So friendly and he makes you feel like you’re working together in a team. Couldn’t be more grateful for him and this company

Fantastic experience: I've had other driving instructors in the past but Rob has been by far the best. His teaching is second to none with great knowledge of the roads, driving systems and thought processes which he passes to you in such a calm and clear way. Every lesson was carried out in a relaxed way with good conversation to help calm any nerves. No doubt he is the reason for passing my test and feeling confident on the roads. Thanks Rob and DLA!

Fantastic experience: Rob from DlA driving school's standard of teaching is way above the average driving school, in the short period of time that he has been giving me lessons he has helped me and enabled me to get a first time pass at Bedford.

Fantastic experience: I had the driving instructor named Rob. He is an amazing instructor would highly recommend. He has thought out lesson plans and has an easy and understandable teaching approach.

Fantastic experience: Robert Irwin is an amazing instructor. DLA keeps the best instructors and he is a testament to that. We started working 4 week ago and after an intensive month I have just passed my driving test! Thoroughly impressed

Fantastic experience: Robert was a brilliant driving instructor. He was calm and collected but still able to give just the right amount of push for me do my best. His knowledge of the driving test system and learning to get your driving license is second to none, he is like a walking dictionary for driving tips and tricks. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive, he has the the ability to handle any situation on the road without a single worry. His person centred approach to teaching is amazing for those who are slightly anxious about hitting the road too. Passing my test first time was easy thanks to Robert, I'll always think of him as a great teacher and a great friend! Book your lessons up ladies and gentlemen!

Fantastic experience: Rob was just brilliant, there was nothing more he could have done for me. There was quite a lot riding on passing my test first time and with only six weeks to get to it - I was concerned I wouldn’t be ready. Rob was really helpful and understanding the whole time. With his help and a great deal of patience - he got me ready and prepared and I passed first time with only two minors. I couldn’t recommend him strongly enough - a really good guy who was great at communicating and understood how important it was I passed and made sure I did. Thanks Rob

Fantastic experience: Rob was definitely the best driving instructor I had during my time learning would highly recommend. He was always cool, calm and collected which made the lessons very enjoyable and stress free this really built the confidence in me which led me to pass my test. So a massive thank you Rob/DLA for everything you helped me out so much :)