At The wheel

4 St Catherines Court, 30 Devizes Rd, SN4 0RZ, Swindon
At The wheel
4 St Catherines Court, 30 Devizes Rd
SN4 0RZ, Swindon
+447734932202

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 9h-18h
  • tuesday: 9h-18h
  • wednesday: 9h-18h
  • thursday: 9h-18h
  • friday: (closed)
  • saturday: (closed)

Driving school. Beginners, part trained, refresher lessons for full licence holders and motorway training

Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about At The wheel:

At The Wheel is a driving school that has gained a reputation for its exceptional instructors, particularly Jane, who is praised for her patience, knowledge, and supportive teaching style. Many students have successfully passed their driving tests on the first attempt, attributing their success to Jane's effective methods and encouraging nature.

Here are some highlights from satisfied customers:

  • Jane builds confidence in her students, making them feel comfortable while learning to drive.
  • Her teaching approach is tailored to individual needs, helping students overcome their specific challenges.
  • Students have reported enjoying their lessons and feeling fully prepared for their driving tests.
  • The school has a reputation for being professional, friendly, and punctual.

While most experiences are overwhelmingly positive, some feedback has pointed out that Jane’s strictness can be challenging for more nervous drivers. However, many students have mentioned that this approach ultimately helped them develop important skills and confidence behind the wheel.

Overall, At The Wheel is highly recommended for anyone looking to learn to drive, especially those who may feel anxious about the process. Jane's dedication and commitment to her students make it a standout choice in the UK.

At The wheel: Reviews

4.6/5 (31 Reviews)
Catherine 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Jane is a great instructor, she is very patient and helpful. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to drive!

At The wheel

Thank you. You worked really hard I'm so pleased for you. Enjoy car shopping and stay safe.

Finlay Robinson 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor - taught me to a high standard and I feel confident that I am fully prepared to be driving on my own. Would recommend.

At The wheel

You worked really hard to achieve your great result today. Enjoy your freedom.

SK B 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Jane is a patient, knowledgeable and supportive driving instructor who helps you to build confidence behind the wheel. I passed my test on my first attempt! I highly recommend At the Wheel to anyone looking to learn how to drive! Thank you Jane

At The wheel

Thank you Simmy. I'm so pleased for you. You worked really hard and overcame your doubts about being able to drive. Enjoy the beach trip remember you must have fish and chips and ice cream.Stay safe.

Archie Tye 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor, helped me pass with no minors. Would definitely recommend.She has a teaching style that really worked for me

At The wheel

Thank you. You worked really hard and it showed in your result. Enjoy your freedom and stay safe.

Lucy Walker 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I am very grateful to Jane for helping me to pass first time on my driving test with only two minor driving faults! Though I wouldn't consider myself a natural driver (I am not a very practically coordinated person), she has been a great teacher. I really respect how she teaches you to drive safely, be prepared and comfortable on unfamiliar roads as opposed to just getting you to a passable driving test level and going forwards, I think those skills she has taught me will be indispensable whilst driving alone. I am a very happy customer .

At The wheel

Thank you Lucy. Enjoy your independence. Stay safe.

Megan Haydn 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: After failing my test the first time, my confidence was knocked to say the least. I contacted Jane when I was ready to learn again and she has been super patient with me the whole way through, resulting in me passing second time! I have recommended her to my younger sister who wants to start her driving experience and would encourage beginner and less confident drivers to do the same. Thanks Jane!

At The wheel

Thank you Megan. You really really deserved it as you worked really hard. Enjoy your freedom. Stay safe.

Lottie Jones 1 year ago

Negative experience: Personally Jane’s teaching style is not for me. She is quite strict, I usually see that as a good thing but as a nervous driver it can be very stressful and actually lead me to make more mistakes. Her teaching style more or less left it all up to me to decide what to do, and as a learner i’m not always too sure meaning I always felt very nervous on what to say because if I got it wrong Jane can be quite rude.

At The wheel

Sorry youfeel this way. We as instructors are supposed to let you choose what you want to work on which is why I gave you the options at the start of each lesson and then try to find a route or places like today to practice parking.. Asking you questions for you to reflect on your driving has been proven to help with decision making. I was not being rude. I wish you the best.

Els may 1 year ago

Positive experience: After a bad first experience driving, I contacted Jane for recovery lessons. And after not driving for almost a year I passed in only 5 lessons, although she can be very firm and as a very nervous driver, at times make me a little on edge, she managed to fully recover my driving and help with my nerves by the end of it.

At The wheel

I'm really pleased for you. You work very hard. Enjoy driving your car. Jane

Roaring Wolf 1 year ago

Negative experience: I didn't have a great experience with Jane. She shouted at me when I did something wrong, which would lead to me getting upset and making more mistakes, which would make her shout more, etc. In the second lesson I had with her she shouted at me so much I cried. That was what made me decide not to continue with her as my instructor. It just wasn't very comfortable and if anything the lessons I had with her just made me more of a nervous driver.

At The wheel

I don't recognise anyone I taught called Roaring Wolf?

Barby Molnar 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Jane is an incredible driving instructor and she truly understands how to prepare her students for success. After a disappointing failure with a previous instructor, I found Jane, and she made all the difference in the world! Her teaching approach was firm, yet incredibly supportive, and her kindness and patience never failed to leave me in awe. Her attention to detail and dedication to ensuring I excelled was unmatched. Despite having less than one month's worth of lessons with her, I passed my driving test feeling fully prepared and confident. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional, experienced instructor. Thank you, Jane, for your expertise and support!

At The wheel

Thank you Barbara it was a pleasure to teaching you. You worked hard and deserved your success. Stay safe.

Jonathan Vodden 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jane is an amazing teacher who goes above and beyond to teach safe and positive driving skills. I could not recommend her enough!

At The wheel

Thank you Jonathan. You always worked really hard on your lessons. Enjoy your freedom.

David Roberts 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jane is an Excellent Driving Instructor, I would highly recommend her.

At The wheel

Thank you Owen. Enjoy your freedom and stay safe.

Ruby Sturgess 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jane is a very patient lady who never gave up on me even when i giving up on myself. She always tried to find different techniques that would work better for me and reassured me that i could pass first time… and i did! Jane built up my confidence over my lessons and is such a lovely instructor. Couldn’t recommend her more!

At The wheel

Thank you Ruby. You worked really hard and it paid off. Stay safe.

Grace Brown 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: After feeling discouraged and ready to give up Jane re built my confidence and helped me finally pass. Thank you Jane!

At The wheel

Really pleased for you glad I could help you. Enjoy driving your car.

Milli V 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I could not recommend Jane enough for new drivers. She is patient and friendly, which put me at ease in lessons and I had a lot of fun learning with her. She is evidently well qualified and is able to help you find a driving technique that feels most comfortable to you, rather than just a generic step by step on how to do things. Overall very good teacher and I will miss our weekly lessons for sure!!

At The wheel

Thank you Millie. It was a pleasure you always worked hard. So pleased for you. Stay safe.

Lady Lavellan 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Considering where I came from, my nerves and confidence were so low to begin with, Jane never stopped encouraging me. Even throughout the pandemic she kept in touch with everyone. She taught me not only to drive but to drive well and safely. We also had such a laugh that my lessons didn’t feel so daunting and when I messed up she kept me focused. Would recommend 100%

At The wheel

Thank you it was a pleasure to teach you. We certainly did have some laughs. Enjoy your freedom.

Sophie Stevens 3 years ago

Negative experience: I personally do not recommend Jane at the driving school At the Wheel.not the driving instructor for me I am a very nervous driver anyways and she seemed to make me feel really small in the seat next to her and I would be shouted at for anything I did.

At The wheel

Thank you for your review. As this is the first these comments have been written in a review. I will take them on board.

Hannah warburton 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jane is the perfect driving instructor. She will let you do things at your pace but will also make sure to push you just enough to the point where you are learning new things all the time without even realising because you feel comfortable driving with her sat next to you teaching you.

Luisa Rutherford 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jane is so patient and friendly. I was very nervous to start driving and she built my confidence up massively. I would highly recommend her. I went from being nervous from the moment I turned the engine on, to passing my test first time in 7 months. Hugely grateful she was recommended to me......I'm going to miss our weekly lessons!!!! Thank you Jane

Finchy01 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Jane, you've given me the confidence that I needed to pass my test. Very professional but kind and patient when I needed it!

Kathryn Finch 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jane is the kindest, most patient lady. Reassuring and confidence inspiring, she definitely goes the extra mile (no pun intended) for her pupils. Thank you so much Jane for all you’ve done for my son, you’ve helped him mature and given him a skill that he will take through his life with him

ionel tamas 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My name is Gabriela and I would highly recommend Jane from At the wheel , she is the best instructor ever. I was very scared of driving shaking when ever I had to sit in the driver seat Jane managed to get me over this fear, pass my test and be a good confident driver. Never pushed me too much just enough so I can get over my nerves. Couldn't have made a better decision when I choose her to be my driving instructor.

Emily 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed first time the other day all thanks to Jane! Lovely instructor who was so patient and kind, definitely helped me build my confidence when driving as it did not come easy to me. Would highly recommend as a driving instructor and I am very glad I chose her. Always punctual and friendly and lovely to speak to no matter what the subject. :)

Dobrilka Yaneva 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank You Jane for everything you teach me, thanks for being always kind and supportive, thanks for making me a good driver for future and thanks for helping me pass my test. I highly recommend At the wheel....

emma greenwell 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would 100% recommend Jane to anyone learning to drive! She let me decide what I wanted to do each lesson to help me improve in the areas I felt most nervous in. She knew exactly how to make me feel calm, made the lessons enjoyable and she made sure I was absolutely ready before my test! The lessons were really easy to organise because she was only a text away:)

Chelsea Jones 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Jane especially to anyone who feels nervous about driving. She always makes you feel calm and will never push you so you can learn at your own pace. She makes sure that you learn some test routes which also helps with independence for after the test aswell. She has made me a good driver for the future!

Kai Scott 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend anyone using Jane for driving lessons. She helped me calm my nerves, enjoy driving and confidently pass first time.

Chloe 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I cannot thank Jane enough to getting me through my driving test on the first go. Professional yet personably, kind and a pleasure to learn to drive with. Having had a negative driving experience with a previous instructor my confidence was at rock bottom and I was very reluctant to restart lessons, however Jane quickly made me believe in my abilities with her positive teaching style and made driving an enjoyable experience again. I would recommend Jane over and over.

Oliver Rose 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Jane as an excellent instructor. She is very professional, friendly and calm, which made me feel comfortable and confident when driving. She not only enabled me to pass my test, but also made sure that I had plenty of experience of all the routes in the Swindon area that I am likely to use.

John Wayne 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really Great Driving Instructor! Helped Me Pass With No Minors 1st Time! Thanks Jane @ At The Wheel!

Aimee Robinson 10 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed learning with Jane, everything was explaining really well and always wanted to make sure I was okay with everything i had done! She also made the experience when I was driving like it would be after I passed as she would always chat to me about other things so I could concentrate on both things at once. Would highly recommend Jane to anyone wanting to learn! :)

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