Jon Challis-Benson School of Motoring

Fantastic experience: Jon is a great driving instructor and he helped me pass first time. I enjoyed our lessons and even when I was struggling, he was always patient and even tailored the lesson to help me improve on a specific area. He was very reassuring and also made me laugh when I needed it. I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable driving instructor.

Fantastic experience: I had my first time pass with Jon! As someone’s with a lot of anxiety about driving Jon installed me with confidence to move forwards with my lessons and was very understanding of what I needed to help me learn a skill that can seem so daunting! I work in retail so finding the time for the lessons was never straight forward and Jon was very accommodating to this, always found time for me to have my lesson. Thanks Jon! :)

Fantastic experience: Jon is a great driving instructor who allowed me to pass first time. He was always helpful right the way through to my test and always guided me in the right direction. Really nice guy too.

Fantastic experience: Jon is a very good instructor, always there to support you, teaches you every bit of information you could need, lovely man not just as an instructor but as in individual he came and taught me when I had a past bad experience with another instructor but he made me feel welcome and gave me another view on driving helping me secure a first time pass

Fantastic experience: Excellent driving instructor. patient of a saint and 1st time pass. Highly recommend there is no better

Fantastic experience: First time passed me and my brother with very little faults, would recommend to anyone of any skill level. Teaches brilliantly and straight to the point and goes at your pace and level!! Also very enjoyable, funny, and good taste of music!

Fantastic experience: I done lessons with Jon, when I first joined him I wasn’t very good at driving, I was doing lessons with another instructor and felt as if I was getting nowhere. I wasn’t checking my mirrors etc, a lot was wrong. He taught me everything I needed to know thanks to Jon I passed my test today. Highly recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Really good instructor and will teach you everything you need to know to get ready for your test and to safely drive in general. I had a different instructor before hand but changed over to Jon as I didn’t feel I knew everything I needed to so I’m very glad I called him, I only had a few lessons with him but he improved me massively and really cares about who he’s teaching. I had a short period of time to learn kings Lynn but Jon managed to show me everything I needed to know and helped me out whenever he could. I highly recommend him to everyone, very kind man and he’ll get you to be the best driver you possibly can be.

Fantastic experience: Jon is a great driving instructor he is really patient and is really a great help, he took me on when he had really limited space and managed to squeeze me in, in a time of need with my test coming up and with Jon’s help I passed 1st time!!! I would recommend

Fantastic experience: Jon is a brilliant driving instructor. He gave my daughter the confidence she needed to pass her test. He has so much patience and is clear with his instructions. He was very flexible with the lessons and last minute test bookings. We would highly recommend him and will definitely book him again for our son in a couple of years time.

Fantastic experience: Jon recently taught both of my children to drive, one of whom lacked confidence after starting lessons with a different instructor. He supported and helped her to gain the confidence needed to pass. My son became a more confident driver quickly with Jon and passed first time within 4 months of learning. I would recommend Jon Challis as a driving instructor.

Fantastic experience: Jon is hands down the best driving instructor out there, he’s very patient and very good at what he does, he definitely has patience and the time to improve you as a driver, so if you need someone who needs to help you get started and make you the best driver out there definitely give Jon and text or a ring thanks Jon.

Fantastic experience: Jon helped me past my theory and my test and I passed first time on both he’s a lovely person and takes the time to really help you. I would recommend him to any one that wants to learn how to drive he’s really easy to get along with as well one of the best instructors out there

Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor has time and patience for the learners who are nervous and goes out his way to get them passed

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor, passed 1st time with him. He teaches very well and helps you improve on skills you may find hard. He’s also a very nice guy who’s easy to get along with

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor. Passed first time with Jon. Liked that Jon is honest and won’t put you forward for your test if he doesn’t think you’re ready. Built my confidence and helped me remain calm. 100% recommend.

Fantastic experience: My mate Sanjay Bennett recently passed his test in his citroen c3, he was so happy, his son Eddie was so proud of him as well as his husband Martin. I am so proud of him, hes 52 years old and he is so good at driving. Congratulations Sanjay!

Fantastic experience: Jon helped me pass first time with no minors, something which i didnt think id be able to achieve. Very friendly and teaches to a very high standard. One of the very best if you’re looking for an instructor. His teaching style suited me extremely well. Always patient and always teaching to the highest possible standard. I had a great time learning and loved every lesson, Thank you!!

Fantastic experience: After learning on and off for 2/3 years and had previous driving instructors, Jon went and passed me first time!! Was also able to fit me in short notice and passed within a few months!! Super happy!! Thank you so much!!

Fantastic experience: Really helpful and knowledgeable. Helped me pass my test and make me feel confident on the road. Would highly recommend

Fantastic experience: A great driving instructor who made learning to drive really enjoyable. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: We felt lucky to have found Jon to teach our son to drive. He was very patient and supportive and gave my son the confidence to past first time!!! It was great to be able to book regular weekly sessions and recieve advice with booking the theory and driving test. Leo always looked forward to his driving lessons and we couldn't recommend Jon enough.

Fantastic experience: would definitely recommend! Passed second time with only 2 minors. Jon made sure i was fully prepared for my tests both times and didn’t put me in an uncomfortable position of me not feeling safe or unprepared to do my test. He taught me everything i had to know thoroughly and i will always remember the little sayings and steps in reminder of doing things and driving safely for life.

Fantastic experience: Jon helped teach me to drive at the beginning of this year, and I am so grateful to have passed first time, 4 months later. His approach to learning is really fantastic and I always felt confident with whatever I was doing when he gave such attentive guidance. I always looked forward to our lessons and even all these months later I still repeat some of his useful phrases when out driving. I was always fairly nervous of causing damage to my car and Jon was always so respectful and careful during all lessons. I was very nervous before my test but after the drive to the centre with Jon, I felt very reassured and confident. Thanks again Jon, I really appreciate it and I couldn't have done it without you! (Or maybe I could have, but not as quick or as much fun!)

Fantastic experience: 10/10!! Passed me and my brother. Would defo Recommened

Fantastic experience: Jon is an excellent and patient driving instructor that has taught me for little over a month. He was very accomidating and helped me pass my driving test first time! I would highly recommend Jon if you're looking for a fantastic driving instructor!

Fantastic experience: Jon has been my driving instructor for a couple months now, it has been a pleasure learning with him. He is very patient and clear with his explanations. There was never any hostility nor could I say a bad word about him. Passed with 2 minors today! Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Jon has taught both our teenagers to drive over the past 7 months, getting both of them through their tests in Cambridge. They've enjoyed learning with Jon and his tuition has turned them both into safe and competent drivers. Jon has also been very easy to communicate with - accommodating to all our requests, including accepting a very early test appointment! Many thanks to Jon for all he has done. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor helped me really well would definitely recommend

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor. No pressure and very reassuring and relaxed makes you feel at ease during lessons. I passed first time thanks to Jon! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Jon taught my son to drive. We approached him as he was recommended by other parents of then learners we knew. From the outset he was responsive to our questions and always professional. He was calm and a great teacher but also knew how to give our son a gentle ‘push’ forward to encourage his progression. Our son did not pass first go and Jon was excellent in keeping him motivated and on track. We highly recommend Jon and have already told him to save space for when our next son turns 17! Jon has given our son the skills and mindset necessary to be a safe, confident driver - thank you!! ⭐️

Fantastic experience: Jon really helped me undo some negative habits taught by a previous instructor and helped me learn the road, including giving me reference points to help me with manoeuvres. He helped simplify my difficulties with roundabouts and taught me how to read other drivers, his help was invaluable as im a nervous person and dont learn quickly

Fantastic experience: Passed my test today 1st time with 5 minors, Jon was extremely nice, kind and helpful during my lessons, he covered everything that was needed to know and would highly recommended him to those learning how to drive!

Fantastic experience: Jon is a great instructor. With his help I was able to pass my driving test on first try and within a short period of time. He made sure I covered everything I needed to know and to succeed in my test. Thank you Jon. Jon is highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Jon is a lovely, soft spoken, patient instructor who got my daughter through her test on her first try with only 2 minors. He was very conscientious and made sure she was a competent driver. Highly recommend

Negative experience: A danger to be on the road. Far too fast down a single track road! I was nearly run off the road not one but twice on my dog walk this morning. His comment was he isnt driving the student was. Sorry but you are in control of the car. Avoid at all costs!

Negative experience: Originally had great lessons with Jon. Was brilliant at teaching however when booking my test date he first gave me the all clear and ok to go ahead and was happy to that we got a test time that worked for both of us. This was agreed for just under two weeks, then no more than 5 days before my test he told me to change my test date as he had got another student booked in a time frame that he wouldn't be available for. Of course I didnt want to cancel my test as I was only days away from my test and the only other test days were not for another 3-4 months at least, and originally got an earlier test date from the cancellation app saving me having to wait for my test date June as that was the only time available when I booked in September. I gave him options that could work for me and this other student could both be able to do our test but he said it wouldn't work as the other student wanted to use his own car. I tried to rebook my test for a later time that day however nothing was available, when a test did become available it was too late to rebook asvit fell within 3 days before my test so they would charge me again to rebook. I told this to Jon and he basically said you have to cancel your test or get your parents to take you in your own car, despite this being his mistake and not mine. Both my parents work and I had to ask them to change their plans last minute. Plus not to mention he didn't the list any of requirements for my car to be used for the test, just saying, all you need is it to be Road worthy. When in fact i needed to get extra cover insurance, extra mirrors ect. All an extra headache that wasn't needed I would of given 5 stars if this never happened but this lack of professionalism, double booking student, and not making any compromises and the sheer disrespect of last minute placing all these responsibilities on me. If I cpuld share screenshot of the conversations as proof for this unprofessional behaviour I would.