SLM School of Motoring

1 Milldale Walk, NG17 2DJ, Sutton-In-Ashfield
SLM School of Motoring
1 Milldale Walk
NG17 2DJ, Sutton-In-Ashfield
+447999663339

Opening hours

  • sunday: 8h-21h
  • monday: 8h-21h
  • tuesday: 8h-21h
  • wednesday: 8h-21h
  • thursday: 8h-21h
  • friday: 8h-21h
  • saturday: 8h-21h

Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about SLM School of Motoring:

SLM School of Motoring is a highly recommended driving school in the UK, recognized for its exceptional instructors and supportive learning environment. Here are some highlights based on user feedback:

  • Outstanding Instructors: Instructors like Lee Benson and Shaun have been praised for their patience, friendliness, and ability to boost students' confidence. Many students have felt at ease during their lessons, which is crucial for anxious learners.
  • Effective Teaching Methods: Instructors provide clear instructions tailored to individual learning styles, making driving lessons enjoyable and engaging. Shaun, in particular, has been noted for explaining concepts thoroughly and ensuring students are well-prepared for their tests.
  • Positive Learning Experience: The atmosphere at SLM is described as relaxed and fun, which helps students to look forward to their lessons. Many clients reported feeling comfortable behind the wheel thanks to the friendly approach of the instructors.
  • High Pass Rates: Numerous students achieved their driving license on the first attempt, crediting their instructors for their personal growth in skills and confidence.
  • Responsive to Student Needs: Reviews highlight the ability of the instructors to adapt their teaching techniques according to the students' individual challenges, helping those with anxiety or learning differences.

Overall, SLM School of Motoring is an excellent choice for anyone looking to learn how to drive in a supportive and professional setting. With a focus on individual student needs, it has established a reputation for being reliable and effective.

SLM School of Motoring: Reviews

4.9/5 (49 Reviews)
battle 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent driving Instructor I would 100% recommend Lee Benson if you wish to.learn to drive. Funny, relaxed and patient, he makes learning enjoyable

Gurneet Kaur 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: First of all want to thank SLM for accepting our booking in such a short notice knowing how busy they are. We were assigned the incredible instructor Lee who is an amazing teacher when it comes to guidance and knows how to tune things up. A very positive and kind human being. I would highly recommend this school for anyone looking for ADI Part 2 or Part 3 training.

Lauren Carlisle 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: A massive Thankyou to shaun for all the help and support with driving. Honestly could not have passed without you. Very friendly and polite always punctual and overall a fantastic instructor i highly recommend shaun if anybody is wanting any lessons he's patient and prepares you for your test

Blessing Tamesere 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: SLM School of motoring is a really good amd reliable driving school. They helped me to pass first hand in my driving test. I strongly recommend them for anyone who wishes to pass their driving test at first attempt. Thanks once again to SLM for the great job. All thanks to Baljinder Gill, the best instructor ever

Beth Thomas 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely incredible driving school. I’ve been with a couple of companies before and this is the only one I’ve not only felt comfortable with but also developed a love for driving. Shaun is the best instructor you could possibly ask for and trust me… he knows his stuff! Would recommend this company to anyone! Thank you Shaun and SLM for giving me that freedom!

Adam Hind 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: My name is Adam my driving instructor was Shaun and the area I live in is Rainworth. my experience with SLM School of Motoring was a very positive one I learnt everything I needed to pass my test and it was all taught to me thoroughly and with a lot of detail and practice I would recommend SLM School of Motoring for anyone who is a nervous driver because they will help you and make sure that you know what your doing completely and take there time to make sure your comfortable when you go on your test

SLM School of Motoring

Thank you for your review Adam it’s a pleasure teaching you.

Amy Burton 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I was nervous about learning to drive but Craig was patient and helped to build my confidence throughout. Thank you!

lee mico 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I recently passed my driving test, and I owe a huge thanks to Lee for being such an exceptional driving instructor. His patience, clear instructions, and ability to instill confidence made all the difference. Lee's teaching style is both professional and approachable, and he went above and beyond to ensure I was fully prepared for the test. I highly recommend Lee to anyone looking for a driving instructor who truly cares about their students' success. Thank you, Lee, for helping me achieve this important goal!

Travis Boyle 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Been With Craig for some time now hes an excellent teacher, will help with anything you need.Would highly recommend to anyone that needs lessons SLM is the way to go!!

Toni Lapko 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve had driving lessons on and off for the last few years with many different driving schools, I’ve struggled to find a driving instructor who has found a way to teach me in a way I understand, I do suffer from adhd and it’s always made it difficult for me to learn like other people, after so many lessons i still wasn’t picking up on certain thing and I couldn’t get over my anxiety and this caused me to panic behind the wheel, so initially I gave up…. Until I came across a post shared recommending lee, my circumstances changed and I was now in a position I needed to be able to drive! riddled with even more anxiety I decided to contact Lee, and let me tell you, it’s the best decision I’ve ever made, within in 4 weeks my anxietys have gone from feeling like I was only safe on a straight road when no body else in the world is on them!! To driving like a pro through rainworth bypass, not only has Lee got me driving safely and confidently, he’s also taken that time to help me understand things, tried and tried get my head round my theory and it just hasn’t clicked for 3 years I’ve tried practicing and still couldn’t take it in, lees spent a few hours to explain things to me differently and now im ready to take my theory! And I can confidently say I will pass and that’s all thanks to Lee, honestly can’t thank Lee enough for his commitment to ensure he does he very best to get you to test ready confidently.

Chan Patti 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Lee is an excellent driving instructor. He is patient, kind and give me much confidence when learning to drive. His instruction is very clear and easy to understand. I am very happy to pass the driving test today. Thanks so much, Lee!

liam ironmonger 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had a fantastic experience learning with Shaun. Very patient, professional and explains everything clearly. Built my confidence on the road and made lessons enjoyable. Hight recommend!

Natasha Nelson 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor. Friendly and easy to get along with. Really enjoy my lessons.

Leah Schofield 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Been with Craig since last June after coming back from uni and really needing to pass my test before my theory ran out. I could not recommend SLM more, I’ve been pushed hard but the results today were everything I wanted. My confidence has grown so much since starting lessons with SLM. Big thank you to Craig for getting me to my test and helping me pass! Never a bad lesson. Made learning to drive a stress free and fun experience :)

Amy Yates 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Passed with Shaun first time. Makes you feel at ease and very patient :) Thank you!!

Mark 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Craig was my driving instructor, he was very patient, calm and understanding in the lessons definitely recommend

Lewis Waghorn 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time with Shaun, he’s a brilliant instructor and has a lot of patience. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. I highly recommend SLM to anyone looking to learn to drive

SLM School of Motoring

Thank you Lewis it’s been a pleasure working with you to obtain your full driving license.

ben hossack 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Want to say slm school of motoring is a great company to use for learning to drive. Shaun is my instructor and he is down to earth and very knowledgeable, a great instructor. Would recommended slm for lessons.

SLM School of Motoring

Thank you Ben. Let this year be your year to gain your full license and independence.

ZaraBest 4 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor!! Really nice, made lessons comfortable and suited for you and what you need more help with. Rewarded with a fist bump everytime I did something rightCouldn’t have asked for a better instructor!

james yeomans 11 months ago

Negative experience: Pour Driving By Lone driving instructor should be making an impression but I'm not impressed,I couldn't even give 1/2 a star,pour

SLM School of Motoring

Thank you for your review James could you please identify the car or driver as we have many car's and other schools look very similar with there car graphics. a registration number would be fantastic
it could be possibly the car was not been driven by the instructor at the time. looking forward to your response

Amy Cook 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I was very nerves at the start of my lesson but Craig soon made me feel so comfortable and went at a pace that was grate for me and made me feel at so much ease even with a few medical problems along the way he was so understanding with this and made sure that this didn’t side track my driving lessons I couldn’t of passed of it wasn’t for a fantastic driving instructor thank you so much for giving me a new lease of life I would 100% recommend you thank you again will miss our weekly driving lessons

Lauren Webb 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I passed first time with Shaun . I have a learning disability and sometimes don't understand things the way that others might - Shaun was very patient, he would take the time to explain things in multiple different ways until I finally understood and would even draw out diagrams for me . My lessons were always enjoyable while still teaching me everything I needed to know . If you're looking for a reliable instructor that feels more like a friend then I recommend SLM !

barau daniela 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my test with Lee Benson. I passed not only a test but I managed to overcome my fear and limits. I recommend Lee Benson because he is a good instructor but he helped me overcome my nervousness with patience and delicacy. A serious, punctual and professional instructor.

Leanne Holland 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I started my driving lessons last year with slm with shaun has my driving instructor I was absolutely rubbish when I first started learning to drive and shaun was so patient and he was very easy to get on with he helped me with so much when I was feeling anxious he listened and even when I had no confidence in myself and did not think I could do it but thank u to shaun I passed .y theory test straight away and passed my test straight away so I will deffo send people to slm I'm so glad I choose to Learn with slm

Chi Cal 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: A huge thanks to Lee Benson for helping me pass my part3 test .He was very helpful and I learnt a lot from him . Would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to pass a test

Junior 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Big thanks to Shaun for helping me pass my driving test first time. He is a excellent instructor who I would highly recommend to anyone.

S C 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my test first time with Shaun at SLM. He is a knowledgeable, patient instructor who understood how nervous I was and responded accordingly. He knew when to push me out of my comfort zone. He is a great instructor whom I would highly recommend.

Sandra Gr 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time with Shaun as my instructor. It has been a journey of learning and building my confidence as I was quite nervous driver at the beginning but Shaun is a great instructor and I have not had a bad lesson. SLM is excellent school , Thank you !

Renata Rena 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had Lee Benson as my Instructor. He is amazing and would high recommend him. He takes his.time to explain things in detail when you dont understand. He is patient, understanding and wholly professional in his job. I cant thank Lee enough for what he did to help me pass. thank you

Magen Logsdail 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my test today with 0 driving faults, all thanks to Lee Benson. He’s been so patient and understanding especially when I changed from a manual to automatic. Throughout the time learning with SLM I’ve gained so much confidence in myself not only when driving but as a person. With the help from the therapy sessions whilst driving. I definitely recommend SLM !!!

bethany baldeo 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test with Chris. He is very patient and calm.

mike evans 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: On behalf of Sophie Evans (who hit post by accident DOH!) Lee Benson got her through her test today, a very down to earth bloke who made her feel at ease from the start. Would recommend to anyone.

rebecca davion 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed fist time with Lee Benson as my instructor. A big thank you for all your help. Lee has been a star! He's been patient fron day one. Supportive when I've doubted myself and he's really knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Lee to anyone thinking of starting their driving lessons.

Catherine Simpson 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: After a first time pass with no driving faults i only have lee to thank for this . Great driving instructor with a lot of patience. Put me at ease when i was feeling nervous. He offered a lot of guidance when needed, answered all my questions when i was unsure and his main priority was to make sure i was test ready and i appreciate that. Had a lot of laughs along the way. Thanks for everything Lee

Ryan Williams 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: passed my driving test with lee benson on Monday first time with only 4dfs which I've been waiting for 11 years to be able to afford and lee was the 3rd driving instructor I've had over the years was only learning with him since about October and my test did get moved a few times due to covid but I finally got there in the end and I certainly couldn't have done it without lee he's a true legend thank you very much mate

Jay H 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have just passed my test! Lee Benson taught me and I cannot thank him or recommend him enough. I was a very anxious driver (and person in general!), and Lee managed to calm my nerves and also keep me going. He always believed in me (even when I wasn’t so sure!) and I couldn’t have done it without him. He teaches in such a calm and collected manner - with lots of stories and humour too. I looked forward to our lessons and will miss our laughs! He was fantastic and I’d recommend to anyone, but particularly those who are nervous and anxious around driving.

Jade Elliott 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: thanks to slm school of motoring and Lee Benson teaching. I passed my driving test today first time. I am a very anxious person and lee helped me to become more confident in my driving ability. He teaches in ordered way which means you learn everything you need to know from.start to finsh and learn everything fully. I would highly recommend if you are looking to learn to drive soon lee is good laugh, chatty and a great teacher

Sian Evans 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend.

Zoey Fletcher 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing 1st lesson with shaun murphy, ive tried to take lessons with do many different instructors but never wanted to carry them on or got excited about driving/my next lesson due to my anxiety. Shaun was brilliant made me feel at ease straight away. And made me feel very confident behind the wheel. Would 100% recommend him to anyone. Looking forward to the rest of my lessons now ☺️

Se Kirk 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed today on my second try. It was a long hard road for me to get comfortable with the car, but Lee Benson had my back the whole time. With patience and humour he helped me get to where I am now, a more confident person and driver. Highly recommended! Considering the current health issues and regulations. The car was always clean and masks worn. I always felt safe which was very important for a nervous driver. Lee never doubted me, just what I needed.

Alex Robinson 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lee benson has been an amazing driving instructor. He’s been very patient with me and has really made me feel comfortable in a car. I couldn’t have passed without him. Thank you Lee!

Jane Woodside 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant! no complaints, Shaun is thorough, patient and learning is fun. You can have a good laugh with him and the environment is relaxed, but he ensures you're safe and driving with top form. As for money, you're getting more bang for your buck as the quality of teaching far outweighs his prices. Would 10/10 recommend.

Timothy McNally 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been having lessons with Sean Murphy and i'm starting to get close to taking my test. In the beginning I was arrogant and blamed everyone else but he stuck with me even in my arrogant self and taught me the safety and consequences of my actions that and being a genuinely nice funny and professional man couldn't ask for a better driving instructor or school.

Mary Ross 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: If you are looking for a driving school who are not only professional but also very friendly and good value for money then you should definitely contact SLM. Before contacting SLM I had been having lessons on and off for years. I always stopped because I never felt comfortable with my instructor. I hate driving ( well used to hate it) and lessons used to be a chore, every week I would dread them and never thought I would be able to drive confidently. From the 1st lesson with Shaun I knew things would be different. He takes the lessons at my pace and makes me feel very comfortable, he has made me realise that mistakes are natural and he always explains where I went wrong, he has never once got annoyed and certainly never raised his voice, every lesson, he is happy, friendly and he has a wicked sense of humor. I no longer dread lessons and every week I can see that I am improving. I am now at the stage where I look forward to getting behind the wheel. Shaun is honest and reliable and will always look after your best interests, he will get you test ready in your own time, but will not drag things out unnecessarily. If you are looking to learn from the best, then it has to be SLM.

Andrew de Boer 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was someone who had failed his driving test 6 times with an instructor from another school, feeling pretty defeated and hopeless. Tried once more with SLM and Lee Benson, he helped me restore my confidence and take my driving ability to a higher level and in my first test under him I passed. Would seriously recommend.

John Patten 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have had an exceptional time being taught how to drive by Shaun. He's very patient and a good teacher but also very good at making you feel at ease when you're in the drivers seat

Chris 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: SLM School of Motoring helped become a driving instructor. They advised me what books and apps I would need to pass the theory test. All lessons were on time, insightful and professional. A good rapport was built so all lessons didn’t feel like a chore. Would definitely recommend SLM School of Motoring

Lucy Dykes 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for an instructor who is patient, friendly and understanding with the level of experience you can count on then I highly HIGHLY recommend SLM. Even though you're learning to drive, it doesn't feel like a chore you've got to get through.

Katie Underwood 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: After years of stopping and starting my lessons. I’ve finally stuck with it! Shaun is patient and friendly. He doesn’t shout or make the lesson awkward like previous instructors. Definitely recommend!

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