Nick Jackman, Frome Driving Academy

Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend Nick highly enough. He took me from zero experience to a first time pass more rapidly than I had hoped. Nick was calm, encouraging and able to give me lots of tips on how to master driving skills and prepare for my test. Thank you!!

Fantastic experience: Easily, I am an anxious person, but being under Nick’s tutelage, through his patience and conversation, I managed to become a much more confident driver and individual. Not only has Nick’s teaching got me through my test (first time!), I believe it has also made me safe and reliable on the road, whilst also keeping it fun and enjoyable to drive! His teaching style really worked for me, offering lots of instruction, constructive criticism, and at times giving me the space to learn on my own. If anything, I wish I hadn’t passed so quickly, only because it means I have no more lessons to look forward to!

Fantastic experience: Nick took me on as a complete novice, full of nerves and had me driving confidently within a few lessons. Nick is great at explaining why and how he thinks you should drive. He will also make you feel at ease with his laidback but professional approach. I genuinely believe, without Nick, I wouldn't have progressed as quickly and confidently. Look no further.

Fantastic experience: I was a pretty anxious learner when I first started out so needed someone who could handle that well, and Nick has been amazing. Always patient, great at keeping me calm, have a laugh with me if I made a mistake, but pushed me where I needed it too. As a result, not only did I pass today, but I also am now very confident on the road and love to drive. Not only that but he is fun to be around, great conversation and a genuinely lovely bloke! Would 100% recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Passed first time after 11 lessons. Very good teacher who knows his stuff and understands what you need to work on.

Fantastic experience: First off, nick is amazing! I’ve got a very busy brain that never shuts off but if I don’t have constant input to it whether that be music or talking while I’m driving then my mind can begin to wander, nick worked this out with me very quickly and adapted to it to teach me amazingly, keep me focused and learn to drive safely. I had a bit of stop start with my lessons due to circumstances and even tried someone else as an instructor but ultimately came back to nick and he got me to a place where I can drive safely and confidently and actually passed my driving test today! I could not be happier with the lessons and nicks teaching style with me, he’s friendly and easygoing and willing to go at your pace and also willing to help out and be flexible with the lessons if necessary. If I ever had to learn to drive again ( I won’t nick don’t panic, I’m keeping this license) then I’d 100% go with nick again! Definitely recommending to all my friends who are learning to drive!

Fantastic experience: Nick made sure we visited plenty of different locations and he gave just the right level of challenge with each new lesson, which meant I made significant progress each week. It was especially helpful that Nick was prepared to do a few practice lessons in the town where my test was booked, despite it being quite a way away. I passed first time with 3 minors and I feel confident and enthusiastic to be driving solo now.

Fantastic experience: Just passed my test first time with two minors after learning with Nick! Always extremely patient and calm and has a great car to learn in- thank you Nick, hope to see you around:)

Fantastic experience: Really good feedback from lesson to lesson will help u pass no problem top man

Fantastic experience: Nick is an excellent instructor and helped me pass my test very quickly. i would highly recommend to anyone!!

Fantastic experience: Nick's clear and patient teaching style really helped me prepare for my driving test, and ensured I felt capable of driving in any situation. He helped me find ways to overcome my driving nerves and I really felt more confident driving by the end of my lessons. I would definitely recommend him!

Fantastic experience: I had a great time learning to drive with Nick, and I would definitely recommend. I always looked forward to my lessons with him, and he made me feel very relaxed in the car and explained everything really well.

Fantastic experience: Just passed my test with only two minors after learning with Nick, I feel confident to drive alone now and enjoy driving. I was worried to start driving due to having slow processing but felt unaffected by it throughout my lessons as Nick helped by adjusting teaching methods to me such as giving sooner directions to begin with, until i got used to quick decision making. Would recommend learning with Nick

Fantastic experience: I recently completed my driving lessons with Nick and I couldn’t be more pleased with the entire experience. Nicks expertise, patience and commitment to teaching safe driving skills were exceptional. From the very first lesson Nick created a comfortable and supportive learning environment. His teaching style was both informative and encouraging which boosted my confidence behind the wheel. He identified my strengths and areas needing improvement proving focused guidance to help me over come any challenges.

Fantastic experience: When I first began learning how to drive, I was extremely nervous on the road and struggled to be confident in my own abilities. Nick is a very attentive and experienced teacher who always knew how to put me at ease and taught me using methods that he believed were best suited for me, rather than using a rigid one-size-fits-all approach you see most instructors using nowadays. Now, I feel certain in my abilities as a safe and capable driver. It's all thanks to him that I passed my test with only one minor! Thanks Nick for the confidence you have given me and for all the laughs :)

Fantastic experience: Quality driving instructor. Supportive and helpful the entire way through.

Fantastic experience: I have had two instructors before, and Nick has been the best yet! Extremely professional and makes a nervous driver like myself feel at ease! Could not have passed without him. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Very good instructor. Kind and very helpful, puts you at ease. Calm with you and overall just fantastic.

Fantastic experience: I was a previouse student of Nick's as i have recently passed my test, and i would say the lessons have been very heplful both in confidence and my dislike towards driving. But as the lessons continued i got more confident and my dislike towards driving imporved, i am now a very confident person when it comes to driving. His lessons help to put you at ease and make you believe in your own abilities but i also watched driving lesson videos (Clearview driving), and both these and his lessons helped.I would say I recommened him as a driving instructor.

Fantastic experience: I came to see Nick as an experienced American driver wanting to pass my practical here in the UK, which I did, due to his excellent instruction. He really cares and wants you to do well, has a good sense of humour and lots of patience as well as being very flexible with his schedule which was very helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: Nick was incredibly helpful regarding helping me pass my driving test. I thoroughly enjoyed our lessons, and I highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I would 100% recommend Nick to anyone wanting to learn to drive. I wasn’t very confident to begin with, but Nick has improved my confidence to enable me to pass first time. Endless patience and a good sense of humour have made my lessons really enjoyable. He explains things in a way that I understood and has a way of teaching that made me feel at ease. Also very flexible where he is able to be, which was very appreciated. Thanks for everything

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor, very calm and made me feel at ease. Gave me confidence to pass my test in 9 months. Great communication and help with booking tests and advice. Would recommend!

Fantastic experience: Nick was super lovely the whole time, adapted to how you felt and only ever did what made you comfortable. He listened and took note of my anxiety and pushed me in a positive way, so I was always pushing myself.

Fantastic experience: I recently passed my test first try, Nick was supportive and easy going through the whole process of instructing and has a very thought out method of teaching. He is very friendly and let's you progress in your own time without you ever feeling scared of nervous on the road.

Fantastic experience: I passed second time thanks to nicks help and teaching me. Very honest and firm teaching style, that pushed me to try harder, while still being friendly and putting me at ease.

Fantastic experience: Great teacher, always a good chat. Would recommend to anyone!

Fantastic experience: I don’t know where to start! I can’t thank Nick enough for everything he has done for me. I passed my test on Monday and it’s all down to his hard work and amazing teaching. Not only is he a great laugh he is patient and guides you to where you need to be. I’ve had the best time learning to drive and couldn’t recommended anyone more if you’re looking for an instructor! Thankyou Nick!

Fantastic experience: Had a great time learning to drive with Nick, he teaches you to really drive with confidance in any situation/anywhere. I passed my practical test first time and would highly recommend his services if you want to learn to drive.

Fantastic experience: Nick is honestly the best driving instructor. Having just passed I can promise you he is the most kind, patient, hilarious (questionable) instructor you could ask for. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Nick was honestly a fantastic instructor, i had him for 11 months and had a 2 hour lesson every week then passed first time. He was very patient and calm as well as never yelling or anything like that, he let me go at my own pace while also pushing me each week to improve. Nick did a few lessons in my own car which was so lovely as i got comfortable driving in two vehicles safely. i really couldn’t have asked for a better instructor 100% would recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Would never have passed without Nick! Amazing driving instructor. Stuck by me for a whole 2 years and gave me all the help I needed and I’ve finally passed! Thank you for all your time and your encouragement.

Fantastic experience: Nick is an excellent driving instructor and I passed first time with him! He made me comfortable and at ease during all my lessons and brought humour when I needed it. I wouldn't reccommend anyone else as a first time or last time driving instructor.

Fantastic experience: I passed my test a couple of days ago with Nick, and throughout my time as a student with him, Nick has been a great driving instructor. He provided helpful tips and advice in areas I needed to improve, and was patient and compassionate whenever I was anxious to drive. I highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive!

Fantastic experience: Nick is a fantastic instructor really improved my confidence and focus. He is personable and fu and really put me at my ease. The lessons were focused and detailed and enabled me to progress quickly towards being test ready. I really can't recommend him enough.

Fantastic experience: I recently moved to the UK and didn't drive before so I was unfamiliar with how to drive and British roads and driving standards. Nick was an excellent instructor, taking me through the process and patient whilst I learnt. A true professional who takes his job very seriously. He is very pleasant and understanding and gave encouragement and guidance as well as instruction. We even went on the A303 to get some motorway style lessons in. Something which really helped. His cars were always new, tidy and clean. Couldn't recommended him highly enough. If you are looking to learn to drive, Nick is the man to speak to. Thank you Nick for all your support from lesson 1 until I passed.

Fantastic experience: Nick is an amazing teacher, he's extremely calm and is fantastic for anyone who's nervous about starting out. I passed 1st time thanks to Nick's incredible teaching. I couldn't have done it without him. Would recommend to anyone out there looking for an instructor.

Fantastic experience: Recently passed my test with Nick! Great driving instructor after having a bad previous experience with an instructor. Nick got my confidence in driving back and helped me to conquer any problems I had. I could not recommend him enough, amazing instructor and I always looked forward to my lessons. Nick helps you not just to pass the test, but to also become a good, safe driver and ready for anything you may face in the future when out on the road. I will miss my lessons with Nick.

Fantastic experience: Nick is an Excellent instructor! Very patient and always helpful, as a nervous learner he made me feel very comfortable and gave me the confidence I needed to pass my test! Would highly rate Nick as an Mentor!

Fantastic experience: My lessons with Nick have been extremely helpful and have allowed me to build up the confidence I needed to pass my driving test first time. Nick is very friendly and I found that each lesson I was able to improve and learn the necessary skills that are required to pass your test which I would not have received from my parents.

Fantastic experience: Extremely welcoming on my first lesson always understood mistakes and had accuracy and large amounts of time rectifying them, very funny and talkative and made me feel very relaxed while driving, always make you feel comfortable with the lesson planned and has many unique helping tools and cues That really helped with the passing of my test and had a very competitive price per lesson and always happy to rearrange and give extra lessons when he’s free for those who need this which is quite rare to find with an instructor as they often don’t like to rearrange! Pleasure learning with you nick I’ll remember everything you taught me for the rest of my life!

Fantastic experience: Nick is a brilliant instructor. He is highly reliable and a very friendly person, who put me at ease with my driving, despite me lacking confidence and self-belief. I passed on my first attempt. His teaching style is great and I would recommend him to anyone beginning driving. Thanks for everything Nick.

Fantastic experience: Best driving instructor around Nick is easy going and can work around your location / schedule which makes it a lot less stressful Lessons with nick made me a much safer more confident driver and i passed my test with him first time witch 3 minors.

Fantastic experience: Last week I passed my practical test first time thanks to Nick. I put off driving for ten years because I had got it into my head that I would be terrible. I was so anxious of having a scary instructor, but Nick was the total opposite. Nick was patient, friendly and a really good teacher. And we also had really good chats which I will miss! Would recommend 100%. Thanks Nick!

Fantastic experience: Is highly rate nick both as an instructor and as a person. I personally loved the way he took me to different places as opposed to just practising test routes as this gave me a different driving experience. I was taught to drive appropriately in places that I am unfamiliar with.and I think this is crucial for when you do pass your test. All in all he is a top bloke with incredible life experience and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to get behind the wheel. I passed 1st time!! Happy customer:))

Fantastic experience: Nick is undoubtedly the best driving instructor around! My driving experience with Nick has been amazing, and I have loved every minute. Nick provides a professional and personal service and makes every effort to make your driving experience exactly what you need, giving you the skills and knowledge to be a safe, and confident driver. Nick taught me everything I needed to know about driving from the very beginning and made me the confident driver I am today. Nick was very flexible with his lessons and would pick me up at a convenient place, and time. Nick has been very patient, kind and approachable. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for lessons, whether you are a compete beginner or looking for a refresher lessons.

Fantastic experience: Best driving instructor around, professional but provides a personal service and will endeavour to meet every individual request to make your learning experience just what you need. Would highly recommend anybody to learn with nick you will not regret it. He is Just what you want your driving instructor to be and helps you every step of the way from start to finish.

Fantastic experience: Had my third lesson today. A brilliant driving Instructor with a Morden and comfortable car. Always very patient with me and explained everything well. Updated Passed my test today and really happy with Nick as an instructor, I've had a brilliant experience and am now confident that I will be a safe and competent driver. Thanks Nick!!

Fantastic experience: Excellent mentor and always very clear and helpful in any situation where I needed his help. Highly recommend.