
John's Happy Driving Academy

Information about John's Happy Driving Academy
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: (closed)
- tuesday: 8h-17:30
- wednesday: 8h-17:30
- thursday: 8h-17:30
- friday: 8h-17:30
- saturday: (closed)
Hi, my name is John Jeffery and I specialise in intensive driving courses . I was born and raised in the local area, we have 3 children and all have driven with me on their learning journeys.
I enjoy being a fully qualified Government Approved (ADI) driving instructor, I like to create a learning environment for my learners that is calm, safe and with plenty of laughs. Learning to drive should not be a stressful experience!
The most rewarding part of my job is the learning journey from start to finish and sharing the life changing moment when my learners have been told they have passed.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about John's Happy Driving Academy:
Welcome to John's Happy Driving Academy, where learning to drive becomes an enjoyable and stress-free experience! Our highly praised instructor, John, is known for his friendly and supportive teaching style. Students rave about his calm demeanor and ability to make lessons fun, ensuring that every learner feels at ease from the very beginning.
Here are some highlights from our satisfied students:
- Many have successfully passed their driving tests on the first attempt, thanks to John’s thorough and personalized instruction.
- John's lessons are described as relaxed and enjoyable, fostering a sense of confidence and excitement among his students.
- His patience and understanding nature make him an excellent choice for those who may experience anxiety while learning to drive.
- With a strong focus on communication, John ensures that every student understands the material and feels empowered throughout their learning journey.
- His ability to adapt lessons to individual needs has made him a favorite among students of all backgrounds.
At John's Happy Driving Academy, we prioritize your comfort and success. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, John is here to guide you every step of the way. Join us for a driving experience that combines professionalism with a friendly atmosphere!
John's Happy Driving Academy: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor! Really friendly and supportive - helped me pass with ease. Highly recommend John!
Fantastic experience: John was an incredible driving instructor I very much enjoyed our lessons as he was always very calm and friendly I always felt comfortable and he made every lesson fun and full of tips if I ever didn’t understand something he would make sure to explain everything to me I just wanted to say thank you for everything John.
Fantastic experience: John was such an amazing instructor. From lesson one to my final he taught me everything I needed to know about driving, making it fun and easy to learn. Not one awkward moment with John, always on time and such a great instructor for every aspect of learning to drive. John made my lessons so memorable I didn’t even want to pass, I was happy to continue learning. Incredibly safe and extremely professional. Passed first time with John, couldn’t recommend him enough!! Not a dull moment with John, made my learning experience unforgettable, thank you John ☺️
Fantastic experience: Passed first time With John ! Absolutely amazing instructor. I have a lot of anxiety and I’ve been through several instructors , John made me feel completely comfortable and completely reassured me every time ! 5* for this company ! Contacted John for an intensive course , ended up not doing all the hours needed just fitted in lessons to go over what I already knew. Never believed I would pass but John was a star and got me threw it in a few days and passed ⭐️
Fantastic experience: John was an absolutely amazing driving instructor. Patient from beginning to end. He always explained everything so well to me. Had lots of laughs over the months I was learning to drive with him and thoroughly enjoyed each lesson! Thank you John for helping me pass first time
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience to learn to drive with John, they’re a professional and well mannered person who tries their best to make you not feel nervous with their friendly attitude. Would definitely recommend as I passed first time with their guidance!
Fantastic experience: My instructor John was exceptional, I really enjoyed the weeks intensive course and felt support through the whole process. He is a great teacher and everything is clearly explained, had a lot of fun and would recommend it for anyone looking to learn how to drive.
Fantastic experience: John is an amazing driving instructor, incredibly supportive and always helpful. I managed to pass my test first try after an intensive course thanks to him, and his positive outlook.
Fantastic experience: John is amazing!! First time passes for both my son and daughter two years apart. Both children said how patient and calm John is and that he made the whole experience so easy and relaxed. He even took them both out in their own cars before their test dates (as they were doing test in their own cars). Would recommend him (and have done) in a heart beat
Fantastic experience: such a great instructor, so helpful and patient
Fantastic experience: My daughter's about to have lessons and you seem like a good instructor John..
Fantastic experience: John is an incredible driving instructor who helped me get back behind the wheel after a long break. Despite being anxious, he reassured me and created a comfortable environment for me to learn at my own pace. Driving lessons were super fun, relaxed and completely stress-free, unlike my past experiences with other instructors. Thanks to John , I passed first time in just six months . Highly recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor. Thank you!!
Fantastic experience: John was amazing, could not recommend him enough, the best driving instructor anyone could ask for!
Fantastic experience: I had a very good experience with John’s Happy Driving Academy. John was enthusiastic and encouraging in every lesson. Overall a great instructor!
Fantastic experience: john was my driving instructor and can i just say how great he is. he gave me confidence in driving with his very well structured lessons filled with tips and tricks which helped me pass my driving test thankyou :)
Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience learning to drive with John. He is always very accommodating and patient. I never felt under pressure at all and lessons were always fun. I passed within 4 months of starting my lessons! Would definitely recommend learning to drive with John’s happy driving academy.
Fantastic experience: Having previously failed a test, I decided an intensive driving course was the best option. Deciding on how many hours I needed was challenging but John was able to guide me in making the right choice. After a few months without having an instructor I was nervous to start driving again. However, John soon helped me with my nerves by remaining calm and reassuring throughout all lessons, especially ones where I struggled to grasp some of the manoeuvres. With John's help and guidance I felt very prepared for test, especially when managing test day nerves. Luckily and with the great teaching from John, I passed with only 2 minors!! Thank you!
Hey Jess Thank you for taking time to write a kind review. What a great week of driving, learning and laughing we had. I will miss our psychology based chats , but I'll take peace knowing you are out there driving safely after such an amazing test drive. ✨️
Fantastic experience: Did an intensive course with John, he was a really great instructor, very patient and friendly. After having a few instructors prior to John I can’t recommend him more. Overall a really comfortable and good experience learning to drive and I ended up passing first time!
Aah thank you Mia, you absolute aced it and I was happy to be a small part of yoir journey. Stay safe out there.
Fantastic experience: John is the best instructor! He is so friendly and funny and down to earth and adapts well to find a way of teaching that works for each of his students. He always settled any anxiety I had about driving and made the experience of learning to drive a pleasant one! He has the most positive attitude, great levels of patience and his communication is brilliant! I was so glad I picked to learn to drive with John, it was a great experience and with all his help and support I now have my licence! I’d 100% recommend booking in with John if you need an instructor because he really is one of a kind!
Aah thank you so much for your review Aaliyah and for taking time to write your kind words. I know you are instantly out in your car and I Hope to see you out there soon. ✨️
Fantastic experience: Great experience driving with John. Very friendly, easygoing, relaxed approach. Lets you doing everything at your own pace and although encouraged, I never felt any pressure to move on too quickly, which really suited me. Really nice chap too - highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: After recently passing my test I would like to thank John for his support and assistance. Throughout my learning he put me at ease, made me feel confident and explained all the necessary information in an easy to understand manner. Whenever I had any difficulties, he offered advice and made sure I had time to overcome them. A big thank you for all you have done. All the best
Thank you so much for your kind words Ryan, it was an absolute pleasure being your talkative passenger
Fantastic experience: John is the best instructor. Had the best experience and looked forward to every lesson. We have had some great laughs and he is very down to earth. Couldn’t recommend enough! Very supportive and reassuring Thank you John !!
Thank you for kind words Jess. Many a laugh was had for sure and you went on yo pass 1st time.
Fantastic experience: John is a very good instructor. John is very calm and makes it very easy to learn to drive, safe and effectively.
Thank you for your kind review Ashton, I’m so happy you are now out on the roads as I know how much you wanted it. We had many laughs whilst you learnt to drive and gain your full licence. Wishing you many years of safe enjoyable driving
Fantastic experience: I started my driving journey in March 2022 with John, we had weekly 1.5 hour lessons and I can honestly say at every lesson John was just the most down to earth, relaxed and just an all round great person to be around! He made every lessons fun and enjoyable and guided me in such a gentle and honest way, I couldn’t recommend John enough! It may have taken a few test to finally get that pink licence but we done it together and I’ll be so grateful that I had someone as kind and thoughtful as John as my instructor☺️
Aah thank you sooo much for your kind words Faye. Stay safe out there and I'll see you out on the open road
Fantastic experience: From start to finish John was incredibly kind, understanding and helpful. I felt very safe and comfortable learning with him and couldn’t fault him at all. I highly recommend learning with John to anyone and everyone, and I couldn’t have passed without him. Thank you so much John
Fantastic experience: John is an amazing instructor and so patient, helped me with soo much. Totally recommend!
Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor very calm and makes you feel comfortable and confident when driving. Totally recommend John for all new learners.
Fantastic experience: The BEST driving instructor I’ve ever had. Always made me feel at ease, very patient, very friendly and had loads of laughs along the way. Never thought I’d be able to get on the road until I started with John who not only gave me the skills I needed but also helped my confidence massively. I throughly enjoyed every single lesson and couldn’t recommend enough!
Fantastic experience: John has been absolutely amazing from the start to the end! Always had a good laugh and would always make me feel comfortable. I genuinely never thought I would pass my test but with johns amazing teaching I’ve now passed! Couldn't be happier and couldn’t recommend John and his driving school enough!
Thank you so much for your kind review Hannah. We certainly had many laughs along your journey and WOW have far you have come personally on this your. Stay safe out there and have many enjoyable years of driving independence
Fantastic experience: John is a fantastic driving instructor he is friendly and always there for you, very kind and relaxed. He was always so patient with me and created a calming environment whilst driving. Also easy to change lessons if needed to, great communication. Would 100% recommend learning to drive with John was such a great experience!
Thank you so much for your kind review Olivia, we had an absolute fun journey and you are now a full license holder. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have come along on your driving journey. Take care and keep up your safe driving
Fantastic experience: I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor than John, he was so patient with me and incredibly kind, made me feel at ease from the second I met him. He goes above and beyond for everyone. So glad to have had him with me on my learning journey, wouldn’t have had it any other way. I’ll be forever grateful and thankful for him!
Thank you Chloe for your kind review, and WOW what a Journey you allowed me to come on with you. We laughed lots and you went and passed your driving test. I truly admire your determination and resilience in getting it done, and I'm so happy for you and your lovely little family as I know what a positive impact this will have. #TeamHDA
Fantastic experience: Brilliant driving Instrutor, kind, professional and a joy to be around
Aah thank you Sadie , we had fun for sure and you earned yourself a full license. Thank you for choosing me to come on your journey and wish you many years of safe driving.
Fantastic experience: Incredible! I'd already done some lessons when I went to John and I was terrified of driving and he completely changed the experience for me, it was so much fun and stress free, he made me into a confident driver and I passed first time, all due to John, couldn't recommend enough!
Aah thank you very much Jelly we had a great time with many many laughs. Learning to drive should be an enjoyable and non judgemental process with a calm relaxed environment.
Fantastic experience: I just passed my test today and I couldn't have done it without Johns help! I can't fault my experience, before, during and after covid communication was faultless - John always responded to my messages in a timely matter and was happy to help with whatever he could in my driving journey. John is always fantastically laid back, calm and very clear - perfect for someone with autism like myself! I enjoyed the student-led nature of lessons, I would always be asked questions to lead me to deciding on what we would do on my lessons making me feel empowered and in control. Being a student gives you access to a number of fantastic resources to help with both theory and driving tests, as well as a referral code for a learner insurance company. John is so friendly , positive and patient - he really puts you at ease and helps you to be in the best mindset to learn. All this for a very fair price, I would 100% recommend this company and John especially for a positive and successful driving journey!
Thank you very much Chiane for your kind, thoughtful and honest words they are very much appreciated. I'm soooooo happy you are now on the road after along and challenging journey. You stayed positive, determined, prepared and always focused on growing and learning. We had many many laughs a long the wat and you have now earned your full license congratulations. Stay safe out there and please enjoy your driving. ⭐
Fantastic experience: Hands down BEST instructor I have ever had! Really patient, kind, considerate and understanding! Enjoyed my lessons with him. I passed first time with John Jeffery I would 100% recommend!! Thank you so much for teaching me.
Aah thank you Kasia, but hey YOU were the star of this show. You were always prepared, always open to giving new things ago and we laughed loads along the way. Thank you for choosing me to accompany you on your little journey and we wish you many years of safe & enjoyable driving. ⭐
Fantastic experience: John is an amazing driving instructor who helped me massively to learn the key experiences to drive and helped me to stay focused when I was to critical on myself. His learning techniques are to a calm and supportive manner which for any driver who suffers from anxiety like myself I couldn’t recommend enough. If you are looking for a supportive, calm and collective instructor John is your man! But remember this one thing SEE A SIGN CHECK BEHIND!
Ha ha thank you very much Connor your words are very kind and considerate, we had a fantastic and fun 7 day journey with many signs and much checking behind as always.
Fantastic experience: John was an amazing driving instructor. He was very encouraging and friendly. I would highly recommend him :)
Thank you so much for your lovely words Chloe they are much appreciated. I hope you are enjoying your new earned freedom
Fantastic experience: John is a fantastic driving instructor. He is very calm, friendly and supportive. I really enjoyed my driving lessons with him and would highly recommend him to others.
Hi Andrea and thank you for your kind review. We had a great journey on the way to you becoming a full license holder laughing and learning all the way. Enjoy your thexroads and keep up the safe driving.
Fantastic experience: Excellent driving instructor. Always positive and makes lessons about what you want to learn. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you for your kind review Will. It was an absolute joy coming with you on your learning to drive journey. Hopefully see you on the road real soon.
Fantastic experience: I was recommended John from my brother when he passed his test first time and can honestly say I Would highly recommend John to anyone that is looking to start their driving lessons. Had a great experience and couldn’t off asked for a better instructor
Hi Katie and thank you for your lovely review. We had a fantastic and fun journey en route to you passing your test with many laughs and a whole load of learning. Thank you again for choosing me to come on your little learning journey. ⭐
Fantastic experience: A massive thank you John. I passed first time after doing a week's intense driving course. Price was amazing, John was very professional but made me feel comfortable made me laugh and all round a great experience. I'd highly recommend . Thank you John for being so supportive and giving me a massive PASS.
Thank you very much Nikki I really appreciate your review. We certainly had some laughs and you progressed through the week ending with your well deserved full license. I look forward to seeing you out on the roads .
Fantastic experience: I done a short intensive corse with John, and wouldn’t of wanted anyone else to get me through my driving! He is amazing! Very highly recommend. ✨
Hi Cody thank you for your very kind review. I’m so happy you are now out on the road and am grateful you chose me to come along on your short journey. Many laughs along the way mixed with lots of learning from you and wow all done after a short course of driving. Enjoy your newly gained independence.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic! I did a 30 hour intensive course with John and passed first time. John is very approachable, kind and patient instructor. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Thank you John!
Thank you so much for your kind words Ellen. The 30hrs flew by and you certainly brought your own Value everyday and fully deserved to gain your full license. Enjoy the open roads and many years of safe enjoyable driving. ⭐
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing instructor, one in a million. So supportive and amazing at helping you strive closer towards your test, puts all nerves at ease. Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Thank you very much for your kind words Callum. We had many laughs and you gained your full license which is absolutely fantastic. Will see you out on goose Havant roads soon.
Fantastic experience: John is an amazing driving instructor, always so encouraging, calm and ready to take things at your pace but always getting you to try new things to prove you can actually do it! I cannot recommend him enough! Thank you again for all your amazing hard work, it really did mean the world!
Thank you for your very kind words Emma. It has been an absolute joy spending time with you on your learning journey. Well done to you for putting in the time, effort, preparation and determination to get the job done and especially all in just one week.
Fantastic experience: John taught me how to drive from March 2020 till June 2021 (It only took that long because of covid lockdowns). He was amazing from beginning to end. He was particularly great during the lockdowns, when lessons were postponed, giving me theory tasks to work towards my exam, and also dealing with me impatiently wanting to get back in the car! He was patient and collected the entire time, even when I made some spectacular mistakes! And was always available to message when I had any queries or issues. I would recommend him 1000 times over!
Aah thank you for your generous words Ben, we had great times with lots of laughs and loads of learning. Enjoy your driving I know it means a lot and you thoroughly deserve it.
Fantastic experience: John is a great driving instructor, having someone who makes you feel so comfortable in the car was one of the main reasons i was so confident throughout learning with him and during my test. His communication was so helpful for me post lockdown and also whenever i had any issues or had to change the time of a lesson. Driving with him is a relaxed environment but a professional one. A genuinely nice person to be around.
Thank you for your very kind words Dan, we had fun, you learnt and you now have a full license which is credit to your preparation, desire and determination.
Fantastic experience: John is an amazing driving instructor who really ensured that everything we covered in the lessons was thorough and done to a good ability. His communication with me was absolutely brilliant and he is a really kind and giving person. I was never worried about anything before or after a lesson due to John explaining things in heavy detail and he made sure I understood everything that was being said. Not only this but I felt so comfortable driving with John and he made my driving experience very fun and enjoyable too. I am so happy and pleased with the result of my driving test and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without John, thank you!
Thank you for your very kind words Emilia, however you were the true star of this show and I thank you for allowing me to come on your journey. Wishing you many years of enjoyable and safe driving ⭐
Fantastic experience: John is a brilliant instructor; he goes through each lesson with a methodical plan starting with the basics and working your way through. Each process is described clearly and does not miss any details. I would 100% recommend to any new drivers - From a student who passed both the theory and practical first time! #teamHDA
Thank you for your kind words definitely #TeamHDA
Fantastic experience: john was very helpful and supportive throughout my 4 week lessons and made me feel at ease when i was coming towards my test time, he made everything very clear and understandable
Thank you very much Steph, it was an absolute pleasure spending time with you whilst training. We learnt, we laughed and you passed your test first time.
Fantastic experience: John was extremely helpful throughout the lessons, even when lockdown hit and put a stop to driving lessons his communication was great and allowed us to get back to lessons as soon as possible. Would recommend for anyone wanting to get out on the road.
Thank you for your very kind words Callum, it was a joy and pleasure to be a small part of your learning journey.
Fantastic experience: John makes it a very relaxed and friendly work environment, he’s always happy to help and is very professional highly recommend
Thank you for your very kind words Tyler, you learnt a life skill and we had many many laughs along the way. Stay safe out there and keep being the best that you can be because that will always be good enough.
Fantastic experience: John is an excellent driving instructor, made each lesson enjoyable and straightforward. Definitely recommend Happy Driving Academy to anyone wanting to learn how to drive! Thank you again
Thank you for your kind words Hannah. I'm so happy you have gained a life skill and some fantastic independence it is fully deserved. Please keep enjoying your driving and stay safe.
Fantastic experience: Driving with John was a great experience, he is very patient and extremely knowledgable. I was lacking in confidence but thanks to John I passed my theory and practical test first time. I would highly recommend him!
Thank you for your very kind words Cara, we had a brilliant learning journey with many laughs along the way. #TeamHDA
Fantastic experience: John is the best driving instructor in town! Patient, relaxed and friendly! I passed first time with John :)
Fantastic experience: John is an exceptional driving instructor with a really fun and bubbly personality, I was very nervous when I started to learn to drive but John really made me feel calm and helped me pass first time. 100% recommend
Fantastic experience: John is a fantastic instructor and I would highly recommend him to anyone. He was always very calm and reassuring if I ever doubted myself and overall I really enjoyed my lessons with him. I passed my testing feeling very confident and excited to get out on the road! Thank you John!
Fantastic experience: I’ve been having lessons with John since January and he’s the best instructor around; he will work at your speed and he will never make you feel rushed or put you off. He’s the most down to earth guy you’ll meet :)
Fantastic experience: I passed my test first time after driving with John, after originally taking a couple of lessons with a different company and not having a good experience my confidence in my driving ability was non existent and I gave up for over a year, then I started my lessons with John and he was extremely patient and understanding and before I knew it I was a confident and happy driver! He is very knowledgable, friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend, learning to drive with John was a great experience.
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