Otas was extremely helpful in supporting me throughout my learning journey and led me to pass first time this week.

Lewis

Great instructor, really nice guy, had a great experience, passed my test last week thanks to him, was always on time and used my lessons very effectively totally worth the money, went out of his way to help a lot, great service overall 10/10 would recommend to friends and family!

Matthew

Having given up lessons for a couple of years, I was nervous to start learning to drive again. Keith is an incredibly supportive and patient instructor with a lot of experience; he explains things well and is good at adjusting his teaching style to however the student learns best. I wouldn't have built the confidence to pass without him. Thank you Keith!

Danielle

After failing once with Phil back in 2021, I lost confidence and gave up. I came back to Phil in 2024, and after just 6 hours Phil helped me get the confidence and driving skills back. I passed with just 2 minors!

Hakan

Phil was a great instructor that helped me pass and have independence i have now on the roads!

Freddie S

I passed my driving test first time with Otas, he is a fantastic instructor who is fun, knowledgeable, and patient, I would definitely recommend him!

Frankie

Keeley passed 1st time with Otas. Thoroughly enjoyed her lessons with him which clearly paid off. Thank you to him for being a great instructor and a calming influence

Keeley

Otis was absolutely fantastic and couldn't recommend him enough. I had a test in Basildon which isn't local to me and within 4 weekends he taught me tons of new stuff, getting over my fear of roundabouts, dual carriageways and sliproads. He's very funny, very calm and an incredible teacher.

Soraan

Definitely recommend Karen's school of motoring. My instructor was Keith and he was a godsend. I was such an anxious driver and he really put me at ease and helped build my confidence. I never thought i'd be able to pass before and today I passed with 2 minors!

Harley

"Phil is such a good instructor, I would definitely recommend. My test was originally scheduled for May but because of the lack of driving during lockdown he recommended that I change my test date. I was heartbroken at the time but it was absolutely the right thing to do and today I've passed my test first time, something I doubt I would have done back in May!"

I passed my driving test 2 days ago thanks to Andy! Unfortunately I had an instructor previous to Andy that I felt I had no progress with and pushed me to cancel my test for a few more months which I was unhappy with. Fortunately I found Andy, I put the hours in and within a month, yes 1 month, I PASSED!! With only 2 minors.

Milly

Congratulations to Bethan for passing her test with our instructor Keith Whitby

Karens

Just wanted to write about how amazing the experience has been with Karen’s School of Motoring and with Phil Hamblin as well. He has been very helpful in all aspects and in everything we’ve done together. He is also a great teacher and focused well on specific areas that I needed to work on so that I felt comfortable before the test. Especially during Covid, it’s been difficult with starting/stopping lessons and cancellations with tests however Phil was very easy to communicate with and we had sorted out lesson times quickly/easily. Overall I am very happy with every lesson I’ve had and very pleased to have passed my test. Thank you to both Phil and to Karen’s School of Motoring.

Aryan Malik

Passed First Time All Thanks To Simon. He Helped Build My Confidence And Made Me Feel At Ease Throughout. A Great Instructor, Would Highly Recommend.

Shannon

For someone who found learning to drive quite daunting, Chris (Read) made the whole experience an enjoyable one. He was extremely patient and really tried to understand what I was having problems with. His teaching was in-depth and this helped to build my confidence. Chris was accommodating with lesson days and times and always tried his best to fit around my schedule. He also kept in touch during the unusual lockdown period, sending over driving questions for me to answer and keep my driving knowledge ticking over during the extended break. A fantastic instructor who I wouldn't hesitate to recommend! Thanks!

Kerrie Armour

Phil is a great instructor, thanks to him I passed first time. During situations where problems occurred he helped me stay calm and safely get out of them. I would recommend him and Karen's to anyone who asks, thank you for helping me Phil.

Adam Mathew Longman

Phil was a great instructor with patience, he kept me calm and gave me the confidence to pass my driving test. Couldn't recommend Karen's enough. Thanks for everything Phil!

Toni

Passed first time thanks to Andy! Very calm instructor that made me feel at ease from my first lesson. Gave clear instructions and explained things very well.. So thanks to Andy and Karen’s for getting me through my test in 3 weeks from when I first booked my course!

Lee Dagless

Passed my test first time thanks to my instructor Phil. He taught me how to drive safely and gave me the confidence I needed to pass my test. Would highly recommend!

Mary

Massive thank you to Phil for helping me pass first time. Patient, firm when needed and all round just a great guy. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a driving instructor. Thanks again Phil!

Michael Wright

Congratulations on passing your test with Phil Hamblin.

Luke Hull

Congratulations on passing your test with Phil Hamblin with only two minors. Upon changing her car insurance on the drive back to her home after her test, Amy promptly got into her car and drove straight to work!

Amy Gregory

I just want to thank Andy for his patience as i've been driving over 20 years so i have had so many bad habits to work on .. i failed the first time but second time.. i was better prepared and had a very good test instructor who was helpful..Andy was patience and always gave me confidence...anyone looking to get good driving instruction i definetly vote for Andy...i was a very nervous person doing tests... but he assured me... it's not a test but confidence in driving properly. many thanks to Andy and Karen driving school for nominating him

Glen

I learnt to drive with an instructor named Simon I enjoyed my driving lessons as the instructor made me feel comfortable from the first lesson would recommend.

Daisy

Chris is a amazing driving instructor. He's incredibly professional, patient and kind. I thoroughly enjoyed my lesson with him and will miss them. I couldn't recommend him more. A great guy!

Gareth

Simon was a great instructor, I was picking up lessons after a 15 year gap. He put me at ease and was great at explaining things and giving feedback without ever belittling or overwhelming was a great help and got me through my test. Thank you Simon

Kris

Was my 3rd instructor and by far the best I've had, strives for perfection and helps a lot, great at giving confidence to his students. And all round nice guy, highly recommend. Thanks for everything Si

Cameron

Well done to Ghazi Chiraibi on passing your test, enjoy your new found driving freedom congratulations to your instructor Otas Amadin on another first time pass.

Just want to take a minute and say how great of an instructor otas is, he is fun and likes to joke about but also has his serious moments in which he teaches you. Great mix of both and an excellent and patient instructor

Ghazi

Just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to Simon Blackburn.  Just passed my driving test ! Simon has great teaching techniques and is very calm and knows how to give the right criticism to help you do exactly what is expected of you in the test.  I would highly recommend not only Karen's as a company but Simon as an instructor.

Chanel

Passed with 2 minors.  Thank you to Mr Rahman for being a patient, knowledgeable and overall great instructor.  He helped me from start to finish, especially when preparing for my test.  Once again thank you Mr Rahman, highly recommend

Amy

Due to husbands death last yet i was without a car so had to pull my finger out and learn to drive .
Having to learn to drive at 60 years of age has been very very hard .
That's were Carole my driving instructor came in , what a lovely lady had patience listen to me was there for me through good and bad days all the way I know that it is her job but she went above and beyond for me .
There were times I thought of giving up as I had failed a few driving tests but she worked hard with me and got me through never gave up on me . 
So if you thinking of learning to drive especially the older client you cannot go wrong with booking Carole and learning with AUTOMATIC PASS
Thank you Carole you have given me my life back .

Sue

I was such a anxious and nervous learner but my instructor had so much confidence in me which in turn improved my confidence.  His patience & understanding really helped.  I honestly believe that without him and his encouragement I probably would have failed my practical.  I'm so grateful to Keith thank you so much.  I would recommend everyone I know to Karen's School of Motoring, and specially recommend Keith.  He really is the best.  He has the patience of a saint.

Nyanda

Passed my test first time after 2 weeks driving with Mr Rahman, definitely recommend him and Karen's driving school, very good at building my confidence while driving!

Hannah

Today I passed my test 1st time with 3 minor faults with thanks to Mr Rahman.  I was a very nervous driver and I never thought I would get here but with the help and patients of my lovely instructor I have got there.  He took his time to explain everything properly and never made me feel rushed to get a subject.  Thanks Mr Rahman highly recommend him to anyone wanting to drive 🙂

Cherie dilliway

Just passed my driving test,thanks to my driving instructor Alan . 
Can't praise him enough for being patient and putting me at ease while giving me the confidence to become a safe and good driver,
once again thank you Alan

Angela Mahur

Thank you for helping me pass my test,
I wouldn't have been able to do it without you ,
thanks again Alan

Liam Vaughn

I was a nervous wreck on the roads and never attempted to learn driving for a long time.  When I couldn't manage getting around places and I had no choice, I was looking for someone who can focus on my nervousness and patient enough to teach a first timer who hasn't been on the roads for a really long time.  Automatic Pass and my instructor Danny fitted perfectly to this and I wouldn't have asked for any better.  Danny teaches you with a pace that specifically suits you and never rushes.  A good communicator who constantly teaches you, trying to bring out the best road manners and makes sure you stick to it.  I have passed my driving test today at my first attempt and I cannot thank Danny enough.

I would strongly recommend Automatic Pass Driving school.

Ajeetha Perrumahl

Thank you Dan for getting me my first time pass!
Only driving instructor I've had that is patient,
explains things well and sets really high standards. 
Great driving instructor, would recommend him to anyone.

Bradley Oakley

I would like to thank Alan from Automatic Pass for helping me pass my driving test first time on an intensive course, thank you very much.

Karen Selwood

Thank you Alan for putting up with me and for actually teaching me to drive, what a great instructor for anxious drivers , I passed today and I can't thank Alan enough.

Helen Webb

I really enjoyed my lessons with Carol and I'm excited to have passed with no driving faults.  She's an amazing instructor and helped me feel comfortable and confident with my driving.

Carla

I passed today with the help of Mr.Rahman with a 3 minor fault.  He is absolutely amazing, he is patient and calm and without him I wouldn't be as confident on the road as I am.  I owe him everything.  I highly recommend him as an instructor.  And thank you to Karen's School of Motoring for giving me such an amazing instructor.

Charlotte-Amelia Perry

I have passed my test first time with 4 minor faults.  Mr Rahman was brilliant and really helped me.  I was very nervous driving but he really helped calmed me down and always very friendly.  It was a very calm and friendly drive.  Big thanks to Mr Rahman.

Emma White

I passed my test today.  Mr Rahman is a very good instructor, I would highly recommend him.  He is friendly and helped me to be confident on the road.  I can now drive to work thanks to him.  :)

Monika

Very happy I passed first time today.  Very big thank you to Mr Rahman with only 32 hours I couldn't have done it without him.  Very good teacher and recommend to anyone looking to pass.  Thanks

Harvey Mawbey

I have passed my test first time with 2 minor faults, very big thanks to Mr Rahman who helped me a lot to pass my test, lovely man and a very good teacher.  I done a 40 hour crash course with Mr Rahman and highly recommend him as an instructor with Karen's school of motoring as he is a great teacher and very nice person.  Without his help I wouldn't have been able to pass my test.

Matilda Rose

Alan has been a fantastic driving instructor and made me feel comfortable from my first lesson.  Every lesson I came out feeling positive and happy knowing I've learnt more and more.  Would definitely recommend to everyone.

Sally Watts

can't thank Alan enough for his time,patience and dedication to getting me through my test, the intensive course was the best thing I ever did, from my first lesson Alan was the perfect instructor for me and always believed in my ability more than I ever did and every lesson was fun.  Once again thank you Alan I wouldn't have been able to do it without you,I couldn't recommend you enough.

Angela Coughlan

Thank you so much for helping me to pass my driving test first time,after 5 instructors you were the only one I genuinely enjoyed doing my lessons with .  Thank you again Alan.

Jade Pike

Just wanna say thank you for everything,it was a pleasure having you (Alan) teach me , couldn't have got a better instructor thank you very much.

Hayley Johnson

I have passed my test first time with 2 minor faults, very big thanks to Mr Rahman who helped me a lot to pass my test, lovely man and a very good teacher.  I done a 40 hour crash course with Mr Rahman and highly recommend him as an instructor with Karen's school of motoring as he is a great teacher and very nice person.  Without his help I wouldn't have been able to pass my test.

Matilda Livingstone

Dave (West) as an instructor is fantastic.  The Best I've had.  I felt comfortable learning and he helped me immensely.  I would definitely recommend to others.

Alan Morgan

Honestly, Dave (West) is the best person I could have had as an instructor.  He was so patient with me as when I came to this driving school I was extremely anxious.  He taught me everything I needed to know and really built my confidence.  As I was pregnant throughout the majority of my lessons, I was often ill and he was so understanding and encouraging.  Thanks to Dave I passed with one minor fault!

Thank you so much.

Kaiona Daniel

Very big thanks to Mr Rahman for his brilliant lessons and teaching me to pass first time, with only one minor, after 32 hours of lessons in four weeks.  I highly recommend anyone looking to have lessons that they book them with Karen's school of driving.

Ethan Webber

Hi Carol, thanks again for all your help and guidance throughout all my driving lessons.  I now have the freedom and independence I have longed for after years of on/off lessons.  There were times I wanted to give up as I never thought I could do it but your patience and reassurance that I CAN do it really pulled me through.  I'll continue to use all the skills you've taught me and all the advice given! Thanks so much!

Nicole

From someone that thought they would never learn to drive.  Mr Rahman did very well to keep me calm and teach me everything I needed to know to pass first time! I highly recommend anyone to learn to drive using this school.

Ciara

Today I have passed my test after a 24 hour intensive course with Mr Rahman big thanks to him for being very patient and helping me I would recomend many people to him and Karen's to help pass first time

Brandon carpenter-prout

I passed my test first time with 3 minor faults.  A big thank you to Mr Rahman for taking the time and patience with me to help me get confident behind the wheel even when I got worried or nervous! I'm so so happy that I passed and I highly recommend anyone to learn to drive with Mr Rahman and Karen's driving school!!!

Megan

Had failed my test many times previously and decided to do a week intensive with Mr Rahman.  Brilliant instructor who has completely changed my life by helping me to pass my test in such a short space of time.

Ryan Jones

Mr Raham was great straight from the start.  He helped me get through to my test with ease and I passed first time with 4 minors! Soooo happy with his teaching method as I have taken lessons with others before and never felt as confident to take a test until taking lessons with him.

ReenA

I was so nervous and Mr Rahman was really patient with me and got me through my test with ease.
Is a very good instructor and I pass my test from first time a d I will recommend anybody to take lessons with Karen's school of motoring
Thx again Mr Rahman

Andrei Levinta

I was so nervous and Mr Rahman was really patient with me and got me through my test with ease.  He has changed my life now I can drive.  Really good instructor.

Patrick Bateman

Dave (West) Is one of the best driving instructors out there.  He's very understanding and cares about his students.  It's been fantastic learning how to drive with a pro."

Luke Egelton

I switched over to take lessons with Dave (West) as I had an upcoming test I wasn't prepared for.  He is a kind and relaxed instructor who helped put a nervous student at ease.  I considerably recommend him and I have given his number to my brother.

Charlie Myers

I'm happy I passed first time, it was all down to my instructor Craig.  I would highly recommend him and the driving school to anyone else.

Tom Smith

I would like to thank David (West) for helping me and for being supportive throughout the time I've been learning.  Also for keeping my nerves down on the day of my test."

Charlotte Wood

I passed my test today first time after failing two tests a couple years ago.  A massive thank you to Mr Rahman for getting me test ready, I was very nervous when I started my lessons again and I would have never been able to pass without his help.  I would recommend him to anyone looking for a driving instructor.  Thank you again.

Gaby

I have successfully passed my test and this would not of been possible without Craig's guidance and hard work making sure I was a confident and safe driver.  I can not recommend him any higher than what I'm sure his past students have said.  Overall I am very happy and pleased.

Arjun Singh

David (West) is a very patient teacher and corrects faults in a way that's not overly strict.  He is very easy to learn from and it was a joy drive with him.

Hannah Knight

I passed my test today with two minor faults and a big thank you to mr Rahman for teaching me from the start and finally passed my test I highly recommend him as he is a good driving instructor and will encourage you to do well and pass I can recommend Anyone to book there lessons with Karen's driving school

Emre guclu

I want to say a HUGE thank you to karen, without you i never would of passed, having failed 8 times previously and giving up for over a year finding karen was the best thing i did.  passing today has opened up so many opportunities thank you for giving me the confidence i needed to pass.

Gemma James

Thank you Phil, I couldn't have done it without your help.  You're the best!

Hayley Casselden

Thank you for all your help.  I'm very happy

Hollie Morgan

Passed my test on the 1st time, can't thank Mr Rahman enough for all the help, I'm a nervous driver but Mr Rahman always put me at ease I would recommend Karen's to anyone wanting to learn to drive.  Thank you so much!!

Kerry passmore

My Instructor, Dave (West), is an extremely hard worker, always kept me calm whilst I was driving and I honestly couldn't have asked for anyone better.  He taught me everything you need to know about driving.  Any mistakes I made he always taught me how to solve the problem.  Dave is a very friendly instructor who always likes to have a laugh and a chat with anyone he teaches.  I would definitely recommend him to anyone else I know.

Billy Sayers

I passed my test today! A very big thank you to Mr Rahman for being a good instructor from start to finish, he always calms my nerves :)

Charlotte Read