Students’ comments

“I absolutely enjoyed having Stephen as my instructor. His teaching was well-structured and clear. He understood exactly how a learner feels, and he was always encouraging, calm and patient. I could talk to him easily and his feedback at the end of each lesson was extremely helpful in my progress. Each day was so much fun and I always looked forward to my lessons. I am grateful to Stephen for making me a good, confident driver.”
Priyani, Bromley

“Stephen was very patient and always reflected on the successful parts of the drive, as well as making sure that I understood where I had gone wrong and how to improve next time. The DVD was also very helpful, both in preparing for lessons and also for going over things that I had found tricky during lessons. Stephen made sure that I was happy with all aspects of the test and I felt very well prepared, so I was very pleased to pass first time.”
Lauren McDonagh, Sidcup

“Stephen was a very friendly, positive and reassuring instructor. He helped me with a couple of weak spots (meeting situations and the left reverse manoeuvre) so that they were no longer a problem for me.”
Crystal Levoir, Bromley

“Stephen always stayed really calm and relaxed on lessons, and that helped me a lot. The course was detailed, and I felt everything was covered. By the time of my test I definitely felt that I was ready to pass. I knew that Stephen had confidence in me, and this boosted my confidence too – I was very pleased to pass first time.”
David Juby, Footscray

“I’d had a problem with a previous instructor, so I was very pleased that Stephen was friendly and helpful right from the start. The lessons were well-structured, and I found the DVD extremely helpful in preparing me for lessons. By the time of my test I felt I could deal with anything that would happen during my drive, and I was very pleased to pass first time.”
Andrew Dixon, Beckenham

“I would highly recommend Stephen as he was always patient, reassuring and supportive. I hadn’t driven since passing my test 17 years ago in Slovakia, so I needed a refresher course to regain my confidence and familiarise myself with driving in the UK. I was extremely nervous at the beginning, but he helped me to get over my fear. After only four lessons I was able to take my two small children out on my own. I feel Stephen has changed my life!”
Zuzana Piontekova, Beckenham

“Stephen was very good at explaining things, his approach was very considerate and it was a pleasure to see him for lessons. Out of all the previous instructors I’d had, Stephen was by far the best.”
DB, Chislehurst

“Stephen gave me the confidence to practise (and take my test) in my own car. I was able to thoroughly prepare for my theory test using the DVD he lent me, and the workbook and DVD were extremely helpful in preparing for lessons.”
JC, Bromley

“Stephen was always professional and on time. We got on very well together, and he constantly helped me improve my driving – every minute of lessons was a useful experience.”
Otgonbayar Chuluun, Bromley

“Stephen helped me by suggesting a different method if I was having difficulty with a particular problem, for example on the manoeuvres.”
Jessica Rick, Selsdon

“On my first lesson I was very nervous about driving a car for the first time, but Stephen was very patient and explained everything clearly, so in the end I felt very comfortable. The way that Stephen taught me was brilliant! I received a book and a DVD to help me through my lessons step by step, and I always knew what to expect on the next lesson. So I would truly recommend Stephen as a driving instructor if you’re looking for a patient, helpful and friendly teacher and of course if you want to pass your practical test.”
Gemma Gleeson, Orpington
“Stephen’s detailed approach gave me confidence that everything had been covered. My course was well-structured, each lesson following on from the previous one, so I felt I was building on what I’d achieved the previous week. We had practised the new ‘independent driving’ procedure several times, so I felt very comfortable with that part of the test.”
Robert O’Mahoney, Bromley
“Stephen has been an excellent teacher. I had a fairly negative experience when taking lessons ten years or so before, and felt nervous about picking it up again. It was a completely different experience and I felt much more confident right from the start. Stephen is very thorough and this really helps to make his students good drivers, because you know that absolutely everything has been covered. On the day of the test I was much less worried than I had been before, because I knew we had prepared well. I would recommend Stephen to anyone who is either learning for the first time, or wants to try a different instructor, as in my case.”
Catherine S, Bromley

“I really looked forward to lessons with Stephen because I knew they were going to be fun. I always knew what we would be doing on the next lesson, and we could spend more time driving because I had already done the preparation by studying the book and DVD. If there was something I had a problem with, he helped me put it right so I didn’t do it wrong again.”
Vicki Ranson, St Paul’s Cray
“Stephen was very patient and methodical, and his main concern throughout was to make me a good driver and to prepare me for my test. He tailored the programme to fit my needs, and every lesson was well-structured.”
James Manning, Bromley
“Stephen was much better than a previous instructor I had had. He was always on time, and flexible when I had to make changes to my lessons. He was very patient and calm, and never got flustered. He was easy to talk to, and more than prepared to explain to me in a calm manner the same thing over and over again. He was very encouraging and positive, persevering to help me finally pass my test.”
Hannah O, Sidcup
“Stephen’s patience was brilliant. He gave me positive encouragement when I was doing the right thing, but recognised where I needed help, then kept going back over each thing till I’d got it right. It really helped me that I had a lesson every day over the last two weeks before the test.”
Helen Nash, West Wickham
“I couldn’t wait for my driving lessons with Stephen because each one was fun, and a positive, light-hearted experience.  The book and DVD enabled me to work ahead, and the lesson objectives in the workbook meant I could test myself and have a constant check as to how I was doing. By the time of the test I felt confident I could deal with everything that might happen. ”
Rebecca Williams, Petts Wood
“Stephen was very adaptable and we met before the start of my intensive course.  This gave me a very positive start and enabled me to practise the basics of driving before I did the intensive lessons.   I also had a break of a couple of weeks between the main course and the test itself.  I was thus able to do more private practice before my test -  I felt thoroughly prepared and was pleased to pass first time.”
John, Beckenham
“I was often a bit nervous, but Stephen was always patient and I found it very relaxing with him. He told me about the things I had done well, but also helped me with the things I needed help on. I’m glad he suggested that I get my own car and do as much driving as possible. That really helped me to get ready for my test, which I passed at the first attempt.”
Jessica Hodder, Bromley
“Stephen had an extremely calm manner in the car.  He was very patient, especially when I got a bit flustered now and then.  I liked his holistic approach – he thoroughly prepared me to pass my test, but also helped me to  become a good all-round driver.”
Laurie O’Sullivan, Bromley
“The course was perfectly paced, at just the right level for me.  Stephen pushed me gently when I needed it, encouraged me when I might have been over-cautious, and was constantly calm and reassuring when I might have panicked. I had felt a bit nervous about the test but in the end I knew we had covered everything and I felt totally ready.”
Neil Ratcliffe, Mottingham
“I would definitely recommend Stephen to any friend of mine who is learning to drive – we had a good rapport and I felt very comfortable. Stephen tailored the whole package to my situation.  Compared with my previous driving instructor he was a lot more honest with me and picked up on every little detail, and that’s what I needed.   I feel I’ve hit the jackpot, and I was really chuffed to get such good feedback from the examiner at the end of the test.”
Chris Kenneth, Beckenham
“Stephen was a very good instructor – he made sure I learned my manoeuvres and everything else necessary to pass my test.  Right from the start I felt very comfortable during lessons, and not at all nervous.  By the time of my test I felt well-prepared and ready to pass.”
Seb Sandiford, Hayes
“I was attracted by the system of home study using the workbook and DVD.  Also, it was very helpful to look at the video to see what was expected of me as a new driver.  The course was very structured, and I liked the way the lessons progressed.  Some of my friends had to change instructors after bad experiences.  Knowing Stephen’s background, he was definitely the right person.”
JP, Croydon
“Stephen was friendly and helpful during the lessons.  He didn’t get annoyed if I didn’t do something right, and that gave me confidence.  The book and DVD were really helpful to have – most people I know didn’t have them.”
Chris Cook, St Paul’s Cray