Bananas Driver Training

Fantastic experience: I am beyond grateful to have had Johnathan as my driving instructor. From our very first lesson, he created a calm and welcoming environment that made me feel at ease behind the wheel. His clear and patient guidance helped me build confidence and develop the skills I needed to pass my driving test first time. Not only is he an excellent teacher, but he also has some legendary chat and I genuinely enjoyed hanging out with him. I truly appreciate all his efforts and highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive. Thank you, Jonathan!

Fantastic experience: I was a very nervous learner but Jonathan was so reassuring and helpful. Passed first time at Currie after 3 months of intensive lessons with Jonathan in the areas around Gyle and Wester Hailes. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Jonathan was incredibly chill, patient, and supportive as an instructor. He really kept me at ease when I'd make mistakes and I'd highly recommend him for nervous learners. I passed my manual test on my first attempt at Currie having previously driven only automatic in the Philippines. The Skoda Yeti was lots of fun to drive in, and I think it's the right size to enable learners to feel confident switching to smaller or larger cars after passing their tests. I also appreciate how Jonathan's diary availability is easily accessible on his website to allow for easy bookings. He also picks up from a very wide range of locations west of Edinburgh.

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Johnathan enough. I've had a fear of driving and with his easy going approach he helped me overcome it. I also feel confident to drive any road as he prepared me for any condition and situation. If you are stressed to drive Johnathan is your instructor.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Dimitris! He is a great driving instructor, explains everything perfectly, patient and friendly. After a not so good experience with a previous instructor he was a breath of fresh air. First time pass also so very pleased!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic experience getting trained by Jonathan for my cat B driver's license. His knowledge, kindness and patience are outstanding and he really instills confidence in you. Super highly recommended. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended! Dimitris is a fantastic driving instructor. Methodical, professional, calm and very patient. He always finds the most effective way to explain everything and ensure the learner properly understands how to handle the car and drive safely and with confidence under all circumstances. First time pass result! Huge thank you Dimitri!

Fantastic experience: If you want to pass your test first time, Dimitris is the instructor you need, professionalism and care of your needs are met to the highest standard with him. Highly recommend Dimitris being your instructor, he's got such a system where you properly! learn how to drive, enjoy your driving and then a bullet proof plan to getting your license. Thanks Dimitris!!!

Fantastic experience: A really positive and relaxed driver training course. I had 2 days of training and passed the C1 test first time. I can’t recommend Jonathan and Drive me Bananas highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Exceptional service from first contact to the test. Extremely thorough tutelage which got me a 1st time pass in then B+E trailer test. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Fantastic experience: The instructor Dimitris is very calm, punctual and makes you feel comfortable. He is funny with a structured lesson and he has very good guiding and describing skills. I highly recommend him as you will have a good time and pass your exams with your first try.

Fantastic experience: My instructor Dimitri was punctual, calm and professional. Thoroughly enjoyed learning with him and passed first time. Would recommend him with anyone as he provides a quality service.

Fantastic experience: I used drivemebananas after being recommended by a friend in preparation of a trailer test. Jonathan was a brilliant and thorough instructor and made the whole experience clear and kept it interesting! Sat the test and passed first time although if I had failed it would have been nothing to do with the training I received and I would have definitely taken more lessons with Jonathan until booking a second test. Would highly recommend this company to anyone!!

Fantastic experience: I learnt to drive two years ago with Jonathan at Drive me bananas. As someone with a physical disability, I struggled to find anyone who offered adapted vehicle lessons in the central belt of Scotland. Turns out the only company offering the types of lessons I needed happened to be the best! From start to finish Jonathan was patient, kind and easy to learn with. He was full of humour and stories to make you feel at ease and even when you werent doing your best in a lesson he would keep you right with a calm voice and some witty comments. To this day I often quote Jonathan's words of wisdom... Very much recommend this company to all looking to build their driving skills!

Fantastic experience: My instructor Jonathan made me feel at ease from the very first lesson he had more faith in my driving than I did which encouraged me more! Would recommend to family and friends wanting to learn to drive without hesitation and I passed first time!

Fantastic experience: I can be pretty hard to teach, and I ask a lot of questions. Jonathan was the most laid back instructor I ever had. I had to sit my test to obtain a UK licence after learning in USA and the previous two driving schools I tried did not have the patience I needed. I passed after around 6 lessons. I would definitely recommend this driving school.

Fantastic experience: I have to say Jonathan had the patience of a saint when I was learning to drive, he made me feel at ease and each lesson was different. It did take me 6 attempts thou but he always said work on what it is you failed on... I'm now hoping he keeps his business going as I want to put my oldest daughter through her lessons with Jonathan and have recommended Drive me Bananas to friends

Fantastic experience: Great driving school. I have had two instructors from here one for my standard driving test and the other for my trailer test. Passed first time for car test. Fantastic tuition. I do wonder if previous reviewers are aware that this is a driving school, learners make mistakes, it's why they are learners!