Podium Driving School Bexleyheath

Fantastic experience: Had such a positive experience learning with John and Podium driving school. John was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout every lesson making learning to drive an all round great experience, I was able to go to test incredibly confident in my driving ability

Fantastic experience: I passed first time with John, but more importantly, I came away feeling fully confident on the road. He didn’t just teach me how to pass a test—he made sure I understood the entire driving syllabus and felt prepared for real-life driving, not just exam conditions. Every lesson was tailored to my pace and needs, always delivered with patience, clarity and professionalism. John is friendly, focused, and genuinely invested in helping you become a safe, capable, well-rounded driver. Couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience learning to drive with John. He explained everything clearly and made sure I felt comfortable behind the wheel. His ability to stay encouraging was especially appreciated when I made mistakes.

Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of learning to drive with John, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Throughout the lessons, he was exceptionally patient, taking the time to ensure I understood every aspect of driving without feeling rushed or pressured. His professionalism was evident in the way he consistently arrived on time and maintained a calm and encouraging demeanour, even when I made mistakes. John also provided clear and concise feedback, which helped me improve my skills progressively. Thanks to his expert guidance, I felt confident and well-prepared for my driving test. If you're looking for a driving instructor who is both patient and professional, I wholeheartedly suggest John.

Fantastic experience: John helped me with my driving over a three month-period. He was a lovely instructor - observant, patient, and able to explain things simply. He really boosted my confidence which helped me to pass my driving test first time :)

Fantastic experience: Massive thank you to John. I passed my test this afternoon. He was patient and very clear with explanations and helped me build my confidence behind the wheel. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: My instructor, Jade, was so incredibly helpful for me in passing my driving practical test without any minors. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend Jade as an instructor for any learner drivers.

Fantastic experience: John was a great driving instructor, he assisted me in all areas of my driving and helped me iron out the creases. Passed first time, highly recommended. Cheers John

Fantastic experience: John is a fantastic instructor I must say was always on time very good with communication which is very hard to find now a days and overall a good instructor he help me succeed in my driving and taught me most things I need to know was always helpful and patient and overall an amazing person my experience with John has been second to none and I could not recommend him enough. Mason Lamptey

Fantastic experience: Brilliant driving instructor, professional and patient. I have been very lucky to have John as my instructor and thankful for his support. Thanks to John i passed my test first attempt and he has turned me into a confident driver.

Fantastic experience: Really nice instructor and Best instructor about quick and easy and got me to learn very quick and learn the proper ways to drive

Fantastic experience: My son had Jade as his instructor and instantly felt comfortable and confident with her. He is very happy passing after 20hr of lessons, I would highly recommend Jade to anyone needing lessons, Thank you Jade

Fantastic experience: Jade is incredibly patient and understanding, and thanks to her encouragement and teaching she helped me build my confidence enough to pass my test, I can’t recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor and very kind, listens well and makes sure you’re comfortable with everything, takes her time with you. Would definitely recommend! Jade is very laid back was able to have a lot of banter with her which made things easier which made things more relaxed. Feels weird that I won’t see her every Friday and will miss her on those days, will hopefully do some motorway lessons soon. Thank you Jade.

Fantastic experience: After having a horrendous experience with my first driving instructor and finally getting an excellent instructor in john and starting from scratch again it has been very enjoyable learning to drive although I have failed a couple of driving tests all due to nerves on my part I feel I am completely confident that my test will be a pass and it's all down to john and how patient and understanding he is aswel as being such a good teacher and making it easier to learn, Since leaving the review above I have today passed my driving test I really can't thank john for being such a good teacher and always believing in me The reassurance before my test really did help I highly recommend if you wont to learn of how drive and pass john is definitely the number one teacher to have

Fantastic experience: Just passed this morning with 3 minors first time. Had Jade L as my instructor and couldn’t have done it without her absolutely fantastic. Although I was nervous most of the time she never gave up and made me very comfortable and confident in my driving abilities. Listens to many of my concerns and guides me well. Would recommend to anyone looking for an instructor. 10/10

Fantastic experience: She very patient and Kind, makes things very clear good instructor made me pass my test

Fantastic experience: John was very good with explaining and helping me understand areas where I may have been “going wrong”. His ways of teaching were very efficient for quick improvement. This enabled me to be test ready within reasonable time.

Fantastic experience: Jade helped me greatly and was absolutely fabulous, and fantastic at helping me pass the test first try, after about 8 hours with her. She made a dramatic impact on my driving, I could not recommend her enough in helping anyone pass.

Fantastic experience: I’ve had 3 different instructors in total and John has by far been the best. I would recommend him to anyone looking to learn how to drive properly and not just to be test ready. He is fair with his pricing during these expensive times and often gave me extra time and effort without extra payment (talks after lesson time and sending useful links and videos on certain aspects I may have struggled with such as roundabouts and test routes). I would say John is well mannered, efficient and reliable and also very encouraging when one struggled some lessons with feeling anxious. No complaints top tier, give him a message or ask for him. Thank you John I’m finally passed thanks to you!

Fantastic experience: John C. has helped me massively throughout our lessons with very clear instructions and I managed to pass the test on my first attempt. Five stars!

Fantastic experience: Firstly, John is undoubtably the reason I passed my test (Sidcup - 30/05/24) as his help in lessons and aiding my individual learning provided me a fast track route into being a confident driver. John was the best driving instructor I could have asked for, his patience and knowledge is unparalleled in my experience. His ability to explain things in ways that are understandable to the average person is very good aswell. I highly recommend John as a driving instructor for everyone. Satisfied Customer David

Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor, really built up my confidence. Would highly recommend especially for those apprehensive about driving.

Fantastic experience: Completed an intensive with Jade and passed first time! Jade was great throughout the whole course and a really great teacher. Would definitely recommend! 10/10

Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of taking driving lessons with John, and I wholeheartedly endorse him. From start to finish, he was exceptionally professional, punctual, and patient. His ability to explain complex driving concepts in a clear and understandable way made learning to drive an enjoyable and stress-free experience. What truly sets John apart is his unwavering patience and calm demeanor. He never loses his temper and always takes the time to ensure that you feel confident behind the wheel before moving on to more advanced skills. This supportive approach was incredibly reassuring, especially for someone like me who was initially nervous about driving. Thanks to John, I now feel confident and well-prepared to drive on my own. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, friendly, and highly effective driving instructor, look no further. John is the best choice you could make.

Fantastic experience: After experiencing ten years of huge anxieties about driving due to failed tests when I was younger, I thought I was never going to be able to get behind the wheel of a car again. John came in to save the day, and has been nothing but brilliant, beginning to end. From reassuring me, and helping me overcome my nerves; to providing me not only with the ability to pass a test with a near clean sheet, but to think and drive pro-actively with a natural flow of a good driver. He has been incredibly professional in all circumstances, but also upheld a comfortable and friendly atmosphere during lessons. Not only am I now driving by myself, I can also do it confidently without nerves, knowing I’ve been taught correctly with advice to take into my future on the roads. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Thanks again John for all of your help!

Fantastic experience: Jade was very good, i learned a lot from her and passed my test. Would recommend Jade as an instructor. Lovely person. Will miss her

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much jade , I would recommend jade and podium driving school , jade was lovely , friendly and totally put my daughter at ease , not only was jade a driving instructor but also felt like a friend to her . X

Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience driving with Jade. I grew in skill, confidence and awareness so much so I passed my test first time!!

Fantastic experience: I did my lessons with Jade at Podium and all I can say is AMAZING! I have never had an instructor which made me feel at ease like Jade, and also made me feel confident behind the wheel! Jade helped me to pass first time, and I honestly could not have done it without her teaching me!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely can't recommend learning to drive with Jade enough! After not having driving lessons for over 15 years, I was fortunate to find Jade as my instructor. Her patience and unwavering support helped me build the confidence I needed to get back behind the wheel. Jade's expertise knowledge and guidance were invaluable in getting me test-ready. Her reassuring teaching style made the entire learning process smooth and enjoyable. Thanks to Jade's incredible dedication, I successfully passed my driving test. If you're looking for an instructor who is patient and is genuinely invested in your success, Jade is the perfect choice. Thank you, Jade, for helping me achieve this important milestone!

Fantastic experience: I have had a wonderful experience with Podium. I passed first time with Jade and she was welcoming and friendly. She improved my confidence on the road and helped me improve my skills every lesson. I would definitely recommend this company! Thank you Jade!

Fantastic experience: I cannot praise Scott enough, everything was well organised through the supplied app. Scott was brilliant throughout very patient and helped create a relaxed learning environment, I'd recommend Podium to anyone in the area.

Fantastic experience: Coming with some driving experience from abroad, I had the impression that I would not have many things to learn. But the reality was quite different. Basically, I had to learn a lot of things from scratch, starting from driving on the opposite side of what I was used to, to understanding how to approach a big roundabout like Crittalls Corner, a roundabout that made me feel frustrated on the first day when Scott took me there, but which in the end I managed to understand thanks to him. I had a few moments of hesitation when I no longer believed that I would be able to take the test, but Scott was there to support me with so much positivity, calmness and patience, qualities that I admire. Scott knew how to make you believe in yourself, and if I didn't understand something, he knew how to explain it thoroughly, drawing my attention to the smallest details that I sometimes overlooked. Scott's warnings on those details will undoubtedly remain in my mind as an inner voice for the rest of my life. Furthermore, Scott made me reflect on my driving in order to get to know myself better, which also helped me a lot during the test. I recommend Scott because of his professionalism and personal involvement in what he does. He gets to know people well and uses the best learning method for them. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with such a professional.

Fantastic experience: I had a lovely experience using Podium Driving School for my refresher driving lessons. Communication with Scott was great and helpful. My driver instructor I had, Jarka has a lovely personality , who patiently and kindly was explaining things. She did help me to feel at ease and get my confidence on the road back quicker than I thought it will happen (as after passing my driving test 3 years ago, I didn't drive since and I felt like I totally forgot everything) . I am very happy for the choice and I would recommend them 100%. Thank you!