Great driving instructor, really helped to build confidence, and was just generally very good, very flexible with lessons, and just all in all a good teacher and a great guy, would recommend to anyone.
Max Wellard - Pupil
For anyone that suffers with driving anxiety like myself, I would definitely recommend John, he is very laid back and takes your mind off of stressful situations on the road, we had a lot of laughs and that’s what got me through it and gave me the confidence to pass my test first time! I never would of thought that would be possible, but I did it! Thank you John
Sarah Fitt - Pupil
Absolutely great guy too learn with, especially when you have anxiety and took me ages too get behind the wheel of a car.. made you feel at ease and easy too get along with, no pressure took each lesson at my own pace too learn, highly recommend
Shelly Chapman - Pupil
Really helpful, great guy and a great instructor. Worth every penny!!!
Chris Clifton - Pupil
John is an amazing instructor!! He resorted my faith in driving instructors! Couldn’t have asked for anyone better!!
Becca Palmer - Pupil
Brilliant instructor and can always have a laugh with!
Jack Wiles - Pupil
Never once felt out of my depth or nervous whilst on lessons with John, he teaches in a calm way and explains things thoroughly. Thanks for all the help John!
Nick Adams - Pupil
John was an outstanding instructor for me, and I’m so pleased that I found him to teach me to drive. Not once throughout all of my lessons did I ever feel pressured or out of my depth, John teaches in a genuine and efficient way and became a friend who was really easy to get along with, making all the lessons fun and stress-free. Thanks John!
Oscar Crosbie-Smith - Pupil
Passed first time with this amazing driving instructor. Such a pleasure to learn to drive with someone funny and who majes you feel at ease. Very patient and understanding, he has helped me so much! Thank you John!
Megan Moody-Smith - Pupil
Thanet Local Children’s Partnership Group are excited to be working with the Community Driving school who are delivering this innovative approach to supporting our young people getting back into work and training.
Having had the opportunity to access a similar scheme myself twenty years ago in the West Midlands I can testify that not only did this open up the job market for me but also gave me a sense of achievement and independence which we want to share with our young people.
We would like to thank John for helping our young people access this opportunity.
Sharon McLaughlin - District Manager 0-25 Thanet | Early Help and Preventative Services | Kent County Council
John is not just our CEO, but is also a driving instructor. Committed to the success of CDS pupils, John finds immense joy in their stories of transformation and renewed confidence. Thanks to John, CDS has grown into a vital community resource, and his own journey from darkness to creating positive impact serves as a powerful inspiration, showcasing how resilience can lead to empowering others. He knows what a great impact a driving licence has on enhancing self-esteem and opening up employment opportunities, which is why his boots are firmly on the ground and he is out their teaching every single day.
