
Confident Driving

Information about Confident Driving
Opening hours
- sunday: 10h-21h
- monday: 10h-21h
- tuesday: 10h-21h
- wednesday: 10h-21h
- thursday: 10h-21h
- friday: 14h-18h
- saturday: 10h-21h
Confident Driving is based in Grays, offering our driving school services.
Excited to get behind the wheel? Good! Enthusiasm and a good willingness to learn will get you a long way when learning to drive. We are experienced, patient driving instructors here to ensure you learn to drive to the required standards. We will teach you not just everything you need in order to excel at your driving test, but how to drive safely and positively for the rest of your life.
Our male and female driving instructors welcome new students within a 5-mile radius of Grays. We are qualified and approved driving instructors with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
Automatic Driving School, beginner lessons, refresher lessons, motorway lessons, and more
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Confident Driving:
Confident Driving is a premier driving school in the United Kingdom known for its exceptional instructors and tailored teaching methods. Customers have praised the instructors, particularly Syed and Ferdous, for their patience, knowledge, and ability to boost confidence in learners. Many students reported passing their driving tests on the first attempt, attributing their success to the clear explanations and supportive environment provided by the instructors.
Key features that set Confident Driving apart:
- Experienced Instructors: Both Syed and Ferdous are highly regarded for their ability to make learners feel comfortable behind the wheel.
- Personalized Lessons: Instructors adapt their teaching methods to fit each student’s pace and learning style.
- High Success Rate: Numerous reviews highlight first-time pass success, demonstrating effective instruction.
- Supportive Environment: Instructors are dedicated to boosting students' confidence and addressing individual challenges.
- Use of Technology: The school offers an app for tracking lessons and progress, enhancing the learning experience.
While the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few students have mentioned the need for more flexible scheduling options. Overall, Confident Driving stands out as a reliable choice for those looking to learn how to drive confidently and safely.
Confident Driving: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Great instructor, very attentive, patient, and always willing to help. Provides clear explanations and goes above and beyond to ensure you understand everything. Highly recommended! (Also I passed the first time with him)
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Fantastic experience: I want to say thank you to Ferdous and Syed for all the lessons in helping me pass in just my first attempt. It is really encouraging and inspiring. Now I can breathe Thank you once again. God bless you
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Fantastic experience: I am so thankful I found Syeed for my driving instructor. After a break from driving for around 5 years after failing and loosing all confidence, I knew I had to try again and Syeed was amazing at rebuilding my confidence behind the wheel. I passed first time with 1 minor!!! I will recommend Syeed to anyone as he really is amazing at his job :)
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Fantastic experience: Very good driving instructor!! Got me very prepared for my test & I passed first time
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Fantastic experience: A big thank you Syed jalal bhai for helping me pass my test first time with you after previously failing 3 times with another instructor. Syed bhai explained me everything clearly and made sure I got everything right before going for my test which resulted in me drive safely on my test.I would definitely recommend Confident driving (Syed jalal) without any hesitation to anyone.
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Fantastic experience: He is a really confident driving instructor. He has taught me a lot these past few weeks and I’m really grateful for that. I recommend him if you want to take lessons with him. He will teach you a lot of important rules in driving. I have passed my driving test because of his help and I really appreciate it.
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Fantastic experience: I have struggled with many different instructors over the past but learning with Syed has been the best experience. He explained things in a manner that you can understand and comprehend he is very patient and knowledgeable 100% recommend to anybody learning to drive! Thank you so much for all of your help!
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Fantastic experience: Confident Driving, without a shadow of a doubt, is a top notch driving instructors, better than anything out there. I have no hesitation is scoring 5-STAR for their excellent training and results which speak for itself. Keep it up Syed!
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Fantastic experience: Very good and helpful instructor , i passed my test today with confidence, syed is a very patient and knowledgeable, highly recommended.
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Fantastic experience: I am really pleased to tell everyone that I passed my practical driving test today with the help of confident driving. I am really very happy with the assistance that they have provided me. Truly satisfied. Thankyou so much “confident driving”.
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Fantastic experience: Syed is an excellent instructor, always gives really good feedback and helps you fix each mistake you may make and gives you extra time if you need without charge - 100% recommended
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Fantastic experience: Thank you so much to Ferdous who has been a wonderful driving instructor. Having always struggled with nerves when it came to driving, Ferdous has helped me so much in my ability as well as confidence. She is honest, friendly and an amazing driving instructor. I had a great time learning to drive and managed to pass today. I highly recommend her for anyone learning to drive. thank you.
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Fantastic experience: Wonderful instructor, super patient and kind, highly recommend!
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Fantastic experience: Syed helped me to regain my confidence while driving soooo I’m back on the roadsafter 15 years of absence. Many thanks for his patience and knowledge, very grateful. I totally recommend. Andreea M.
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Fantastic experience: Review for Syed Jalal - Confident Driving School I had an excellent experience learning to drive with Syed Jalal from Confident Driving School. He is an incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and professional instructor who truly cares about his students' success. Syed's calm and encouraging approach made me feel at ease behind the wheel, even in more challenging driving situations. He explained everything clearly, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps. Thanks to his expert guidance, I gained confidence in my driving skills and passed my test on the first attempt. I highly recommend Syed Jalal to anyone looking for a dedicated and experienced driving instructor. You will definitely be in good hands! !
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Fantastic experience: Syed is a great instructor, he instills confidence in you and teaches you very nicely he has great patience as well. I am lucky to have started my driving journey with Syed and I passed first time, he not only teaches you everything you need for your test including test routes he also teaches you skills you need outside of the test too. Highly recommend Syed as a driving instructor.
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Fantastic experience: I passed the first chance within a short time under the very sincere training of Syed Jalal Ahmed, the instructor of Confidence Diving. Thank you very much Jalal.His best technique is to easily enter the brain with experience, patience and sweet language. According to me, Syed is the best trainer in UK......
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Fantastic experience: Syed is one of the best driving instructor’s in the UK. He has helped me from being a clueless driver to become a confident driver, his teaching style is excellent. He’s always patient and explains the rules of the road very clearly and easily, whenever I made an error he never got mad and always helped me fix any bad habits or issues I’ve had. Thank you Syed and Confident driving for helping me pass my test confidently.
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Fantastic experience: Just passed my test and I honestly don't have the words to show how grateful I am to my instructor Syed. He is genuinely calm and patient and his encouraging teaching style made every lesson enjoyable. He explained everything clearly, boosted my confidence and made sure I felt fully prepared for the test. I will strongly recommend to give Confidence Driving a go and you won't regret it. Thank you once again Syed!!!!! Allah bless
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Fantastic experience: I want to express my gratitude to SYED for being an exceptional driving instructor. Their expertise, patience, and personalized approach were instrumental in helping me pass my driving test today. I highly recommend SYED to anyone looking for quality driving instruction. Thank you for everything!
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Fantastic experience: Amazing experience with syed, passed the test first time. He stayed calm during every lesson even after my mistakes and helped me very much to build my confidence before the exam
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Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Ferdous,She is professional .she is calm and explains each and everything in details.Thank you so much Ferdous to help me pass my driving test.
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Fantastic experience: My experience with Ferdous as my instructor was absolutely fantastic. She was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and played a huge role in boosting my confidence. Passing my test was a great achievement for me, and it wouldn't have been possible without her. She ensured I was well-prepared for every aspect of the test, and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of an excellent instructor.
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Fantastic experience: I’ve had such an amazing experience with confident driving. I’ve had different instructors over the years but this the best by far. Very patient, very kind and also pushes you to do your best. 100000% recommend. If you want to be a confident and successful driver you must go with confident driving!!!
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Fantastic experience: Great instructor, good experience, definitely recommend
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Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Confident driving , Ferdous has been brilliant her calmness makes everything effortless . Thank you once again for your patience , encouragement and support.
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Fantastic experience: I've had a brilliant experience with Ferdous as my instructor. She is patient and very knowledgeable and really helped me build my confidence. I am so pleased that I passed my test first time. She made sure I was very well prepared for every eventuality in the test. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a top notch driving instructor!
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Fantastic experience: My driving experience with Ferdous Ahmed was absolutely amazing, first time passed. Her expertise, patience, and professionalism made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. Moreover, her clear and concise instructions, coupled with her calm demeanor, greatly contributed to my learning experience. I truly felt supported and encouraged throughout each lesson. Not only taught me the necessary skills to become a safe and responsible driver, but she also instilled in me a sense of confidence that will stay with me for a lifetime. I highly recommend Confident driving school to anyone seeking quality instruction. Thank you for helping me achieve my goal! Keep up the fantastic work!
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Fantastic experience: Syed is a great driving instructor. Both I and my sister used him and we would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of auto lessons!
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Fantastic experience: My first ever instructor, he always makes sure you’re you are improving day by day which led me to pass First try with 1 minor, Thank you soo much!!
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Fantastic experience: Ferdous is a very good driving instructor with great teaching experiences and patience. I was completely new to driving when I started taking lessons Ferdous and she quickly, from day 1, understood my requirements and weaknesses and tailored my lessons to overcome them. I cannot recommend Ferdous (Confident Driving) enough. Hind L.
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Fantastic experience: Very good positive communication and helpful idea
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Fantastic experience: Thank you Syed for all your help. A really great instructor. Patient, helpful and very well knowledgable of the driving routes, he gave me a lot of important tips which helped me pass first time today. Thanks Syed! See you on the road!
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Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test today with ferdous at tilbury centre. Thank you so much to ferdous for continue patience and support. If you want to learn how to drive right way then confident driving school is the best school.
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Fantastic experience: I had such a good experience learning to drive with Syed. He was calm, very clear, very thorough, goes at your pace and very friendly. The whole process with Syed was very seamless when it came to organising lessons. Syed always made sure that my lessons were tailored to me and he made learning to drive a lot less daunting. He went the extra mile to make sure that I understood everything. Thanks to Syed (and Ferdous) I was able to pass my test on my first attempt.
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Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of learning to drive with Ferdous Ahmed and I couldn't be more impressed with the experience. Thanks to her expert guidance and patient teaching style, I was able to pass my driving test with flying colours this week. From day one, Ferdous Ahmed created a comfortable and supportive learning environment that allowed me to gain confidence behind the wheel. She was always punctual, professional, and genuinely invested in my success. Her clear explanations, thorough demonstrations, and constructive feedback were instrumental in helping me develop safe driving habits and master the necessary skills. One aspect I particularly appreciated was her calm demeanor during challenging moneuvers and her ability to tailor lessons to my individual learning pace. Her encouragement and positivity kept me motivated even when I faced obstacles along the way. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ferdous Ahmed to anyone looking to learn how to drive. Her expertise, patience, and dedication make her an exceptional instructor. Thanks to her, I not only passed my driving test but also feel confident and prepared to navigate the roads safely. Thank you, Ferdous Ahmed, for everything! S Sadia
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Fantastic experience: Excellent company Sayed is a very good instructor, puts you at ease straight away with his relaxed manner.Would highly recommend this service
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Fantastic experience: Very good instructor helped me pass!
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Fantastic experience: So lucky to have Mr Syed as an instructor. His guidance and support have helped me become confident on the road I can truly say I can manage any road situations based on the lessons have received from him. I appreciate the ‘self commentary’ tip so much as it helped calm me during my test. Thanks for all your help Mr Syed will truly miss having lessons with you
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Fantastic experience: Amazing driver, so much patience, highly recommend!
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Fantastic experience: Although starting my driving lessons mid way with Confident driving, they perfected my craft and I passed confidently today. Thank you Syed and Ferdous for your continuous patience, support and guidance
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Fantastic experience: I am truly grateful for the excellent guidance provided by my driving instructor. His expertise and patient teaching style greatly contributed to perfecting my driving skills. Today, Alhamdulillah, I successfully passed my driving test. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking a dedicated and effective instructor. Thank you for the invaluable support!
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Fantastic experience: Assalamualaikum and Alhamdulillah Thank you for being the best instructor ever to me mr syed.you are absolutely professional, patient and brilliant. I have been so lucky to have you as my instructor and thankful to you for transforming me into a confident driver on the road.I have passed my exam and truly enjoyed entire experience of learning. Your guidance and patience made me a safer driver and your lessons were informative, well-structured and appreciate your encouragement.
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Fantastic experience: Passed today my driving test(first attempt). Thanks to my instructor (Rukon) as he was to the point guiding me since i started the lessons with him. He knows what he supposed to do and how to deliver the information in an easy way. Highly recommended.
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Fantastic experience: Best instructor ever! If you’re looking for a professional, patient and encouraging instructor, then Syed is the one for you. I passed my test thanks to him, he helped me a lot and he made sure I always understood what he taught me. He is very calm and he also motivated me so I could always do my best. If I had to go back I would still choose him as my driver instructor.
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Fantastic experience: best experience, lovely instructor Ferdous. I will see she is the best.
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Fantastic experience: If you want to learn how to drive the right way and get your licence confidently, then Confident Driving School is your best choice! SAYD is a brilliant instructor and he makes learning how to drive feel like learning how to ride a bike. He is very professional, always showed up on time and despite my tight work schedule, he was able to fix my date availabilities rightly . He does understands strengths and weaknesses and is quick to correct any weaknesses to make you a better driver now and in future. Am happy is an understatement, The whole experience was a pleasure. The value for money can’t be compared! You get what you pay for and more. I not only passed FIRST TIME but I feel very confident in my driving ability thanks to SAYD! Would 100% recommend "CONFIDENT DRIVING" as the name implies to anyone wanting a professional and accurate services! Shukran! Thanks!
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Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience with Syed at Confident Driving! Syed is an excellent driving instructor who made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. His teaching style is patient, clear, and encouraging, which helped me build my driving skills quickly. He also listens so he can adjust to my needs and provided numerous methods or videos to help me understand concepts I was finding difficult. I really liked their app for progress tracking and managing lessons. It's incredibly useful and allowed me to monitor my progress and set goals for improvement. Thanks to his guidance and support, I passed my driving test first time with confidence. I highly recommend Syed and Confident Driving to anyone looking to become a safe and skilled driver. Thank you for helping me achieve my goal!
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Fantastic experience: My instructor name was ferdous Ahmed. Alhamdulillah she is very good, kind and supporting. I'm very satisfied with her. I recommend the institute and also recommend her.
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Fantastic experience: I had the best experience, lovely instructor Ferdous. She was very calm and patient. Really made me more comfortable and confident while driving.
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Fantastic experience: Syed is a very good instructor, kind and knowledgeable. He makes one comfortable with driving. Totally happy with my experience. Thank you.
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Fantastic experience: My instructor Ferdous was an amazing instructor. She was extremely patient, professional and knowledgeable. Thanks to her I passed on my first time within only 3 months of practice! She was outstanding and am so so thankful for her lessons. I would honestly recommend her lessons for everyone and anyone.
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Fantastic experience: Mr Rokon Uddin was my driving instructor, he was a great help and guided me towards my final driving test which I passed thanks to his kind regard in helping and teaching me in my driving lessons.
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Fantastic experience: My instructor was really kind and supportive throughout all my lessons and she really helped me get prepared for my test :)
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Fantastic experience: I have been taking lessons with Ferdous And I was able to understand how to drive confidently her teaching methods are extremely clear and easy to follow, due to this I was able to pass my driving exam. Thank you so much sister, you are very helpful and I am very grateful for your hard work. Leju Chowdhury.
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Fantastic experience: Confident Driving School is reliable and helpful for their learners. If you are looking for driving lesson do not hesitate to contact with them. Syeed is very good instructor whose teaching technique and method of lesson make easier for any learners to pass driving test in less lesson.
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Fantastic experience: Ferdous was a lovely instructor who was full of patience and perseverance. She was excellent at helping me to build my confidence behind the wheel and encouraged me to learn from my mistakes. I had huge fears about driving but Ferdous really helped me learn everything I needed for my test. This allowed me to become an overall confident driver, something I've struggled with, with previous instructors. I couldn't recommend her enough! She kept things real but all the while remained supportive and reassuring.
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Fantastic experience: it was a very nice experience very patient good teacher thanks frdous I passed the exam on the first try
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Fantastic experience: Syed is a very patient and good instructor, I have passed my driving test today at tilbury test center . I am so happy and I recommend Syed to everyone who wants to have driving lessons. Thanks again Confident Driving and Mr syed
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Fantastic experience: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My experience with this driving instructor was truly outstanding. Their approach to teaching is patient and clear, effectively simplifying complex driving techniques. Their in-depth knowledge and keen attention to detail helped me to tackle my weak points, thereby boosting my confidence significantly. They left no stone unturned in ensuring I was fully prepared for my practical exam, which I passed on my first attempt. Their dedication to students is commendable, making them an exceptional choice for anyone aiming to not only pass their driving test but also become a confident and responsible driver. Highly recommended!
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Fantastic experience: She is absolutely professional, patient. I have been lucky to have her as my instructor and thankful to her for transforming me into a confident driver on the road. I have passed my exam in second attempt and truly enjoyed entire experience of learning. I will recommend her to everyone. Jennifer.
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Fantastic experience: Ferdous is the best instructor ever. Gave me confidence and how to drive safely. Very patient and professional. Passed first time.
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Fantastic experience: “A massive thank you, to my wonderful driving instructor. Every lesson with her was very useful, and she has a brilliant sense of humour ,patient and very calm nature.She helped me especially with my confidence and nerves. She will not only teach you to pass your driving test but to be a good driver. highly recommend them.
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Fantastic experience: Ferdous was such a lovely instructor. She was very patient and knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anyone looking to take lessons including my friends and family. Sofina
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Fantastic experience: Really good instructor. I would recommend it to everyone . If you are looking for a good instructor, you should definitely choose ferdous. Thanks for everything sister
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Fantastic experience: I have cleared my practical driving test in the first attempt.Great teaching and I would highly recommend.
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Fantastic experience: Great instructor, passed with no minor driving errors due to Syed.
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Fantastic experience: Ferdous apa is a very good and patient instructor and her teaching techniques are amazing . I passed in my first attempt with ferdous apa
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Fantastic experience: Passed my driving thanks to Ferdous. Amazing instructor who explains everything very well and is very patient. I received great support from her during all my lessons and am now a confident driver. Definitely would recommend her for any females looking for driving lessons. Her great level of experience is evident in the way she teaches.
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Fantastic experience: Passed my driving test on my 1st attempt. Big thanks to Jalal for helping me pass my test. I really appreciate all the help and support received from you. I recommend this driving instructor to anyone. Very professional. My sister also passed with your company. Any ladies or muslim ladies looking for a female driving instructor. Call the company and ask for fedous. Best driving instructor and very very experienced.
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