
Here is what my previous driving students say
I would like to thank my driving instructor Jim for helping me pass my driving test. Jim was not only patient but made me feel comfortable during my lessons and really built my confidence up in the car. Jim's as always on time, had really good communication. For me Jim was not only a driving instructor he become a mate.
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Jake Waters Lee green 12/06/2014
I would really recommend Jim as a driving instructor. He was patient and easy to get on with, which made learning to drive a fun experience. He was always punctual but also flexible if ever I needed to change my lesson. Big thanks to Jim for helping me pass first time with only 2 minors.
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Jeremy Ress Eltham 25/06/2014
Jim has a great balance of fun and discipline. During my lessons I never felt nervous or anxious as he would always reassure me and make me relax, Which built my confidence with every lesson. I would highly recommend Jim to anyone at any level of driving experience as he is a great instructor who made me pass first time!!! Thanks again
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Ted Keen Well Hall passed 03/04/2014
After having failed my first test just before going to university,I didn't drive again for nearly a year until someone recommended Jim. Jim is a brilliant instructor as well as very friendly and easy to get a long with,and I have enjoyed every lesson with him! He is always very calm and patient and helped me regain my confidence with driving again. Thanks so much Jim for all your patience and getting me there in the end,I couldn't have done it without you and will recommend you to anyone in the future .
~ Jenna passed 16/05/2014
Just like to say thank you so much for believing in me and doing your best to help me pass I appreciate it so much, you're an amazing teacher and lovely person and without you I wouldn't have passed it's been a pleasure leaning to drive with you.
~ Lucy Culleton Mottinghan Passed. 12/05/2014
Jim's patience and encouragement helped me develop the skills and confidence I needed to pass my practical driving test on my first try! Most importantly ,he taught me the tools I need to be a safe and confident driver when he's no longer in the passenger seat. His sense of humour and positive attitude make driving lessons enjoyable too. I highly recommend Jim for anyone learning to drive or just wanting to
improve!
~ Elizabeth Efe Greenwich passed 07/05/2014
Before meeting Jim I had been trying to learn to drive back home in Cornwall. When I came to study in Eltham I was panicky about learning to drive in London,especially on a low student budget. However,Jim has been a brilliant driving instructor. He not only got me through my driving test but he also got me to become a more self-aware and confident driver. Alongside this he has been patient,respectful,flexible and easy to get along with. I would not only recommend Jim to my friends,but also to anyone trying to learn to drive while studying in the South East London area he covers. Thank you again for helping me to finally burn those 'L' plates.
~ Richard Ainsworth-Masiello. Eltham
I got to know about Jim's school of motoring when I moved to Eltham just behind Jim's house. We saw his car parked with contact details while passing by and I am glad that me and my husband decided to contact Jim for lessons. He has been very patient throughout the sessions and I was very eager to get back behind the wheel on every single day I had a lesson. Also I wanted to mention that Jim is flexible for adjusting the timings of classes which could be a criteria of working professionals like me and my husband both. I passed my test on the 14th Feb on my fourth attempt and he has been a real support throughout my classes. I would definitely recommend Jim to all my friends who are seeking driving lessons
~ Srividhya Mottingham. 14/02/14
A good driving instructor with a lot of patience as well as jokes.! Makes the learning to drive experience very enjoyable . Flexible, with lesson times to fit around your daily schedule. Highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive . P.S. 'more gas, more gas, more gas
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Tyler Thompson 1st time 12/02/14
After failing two times, I had the luck to meet Jim. He really focuses on you as a learner, it’s not just about passing the exam, but also how to improve your awareness to become a safe driver. I really enjoyed his friendly manner and he was always professional. Jim thank you so much for your help, I have now burnt my "L" plates!
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Marcos Daniel Silva Valerio 04/02/14
I had Jim's driving school recommended to me by a friend and I'm extremely glad that I did. Jim is an excellent instructor who is able to combine a good-humoured approach with the provision of first class practical advice which is invaluable both when learning to drive and when taking a test. Jim is always extremely encouraging and is able to instil confidence in learner drivers from the very first lesson. Jim is very reliable and I have always found him to be extremely accommodating when it comes to arranging lessons at times that were convenient to me, even at very short notice. I have nothing but good things to say about Jim's driving school and would thoroughly recommend him to anyone.
~ Alex, Blackheath
Brilliant service from start to finish,would recommend to anyone. Experience made very enjoyable and relaxing.
~ Daniel, Abbey Wood
Jim, I'd like to say a big thank you for teaching me to drive. Of all the driving schools I've been with you were the only one who took the time and effort. Your patience and the way you taught me was brilliant. I'm so glad that I learnt to drive with you. I would recommend anyone to take driving lessons with Jim's School of Motoring. Once again,thank you Jim.
~ Nicole, Eltham
When I met Jim I was on the verge of giving up driving. He encouraged me and with his help and experience he got me through my test on the first attempt. I couldn't have done it without Jim's patience. Thank you so much Jim.
~ Stephanie
You were friendly, patient and helpful. You're also very punctual, just what I needed to get me motivated.
~ James
Jim is an excellent instructor, always friendly and most importantly very patient at all times. He explains in detail and when feeling nervous he would always help me to stay calm and regain my confidence. I would recommend Jim to all my friends and I'm sure they would pass with him.
~ Patty
Jim was an exceptional driving instructor and extremely patient. I know I wouldn't have passed without his help.
~ Emma
Jim was an excellent instructor and although I had problems passing my theory test at no time did he give up on me. He always offered help and encouragement.
~ Gemma
Thank you Jim, you've been a star for putting up with me for this long. I'll miss shouting at you! I definitely learnt from the best. Will be in touch with reference to Pass Plus.
~ Natalie, Grove Park
I would highly recommend Jim to anyone in need of a driving instructor. He is patient, friendly and understanding and always punctual. With his fantastic skills as a driving instructor he got me through my test first time with only one minor fault. An absolute credit to himself.
~ Kumar, Ladywell
Thank you so much for helping me pass, the best driving instructor I've ever had and I've been through four! Thanks again.
~ Alex
Thank you Jim for all your patience and support. Would recommend you all day long!
~ Kelly, Lee Green
Jim is an exceptional driving instructor who is very positive and patient in his teaching method, helping me pass first time. He is very calm and always went the extra mile to ensure I passed my test. I will definitely be recommending Jim to all my friends.
~ Tilly, Mottingham
I've been very lucky to have Jim as my instructor. He was always on time,very flexible around my work, friendly and most importantly, very patient. I highly recommend Jim to anyone wishing to learn to drive in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I couldn't have done it without him.
~ Orion, Deptford
Jim is a very good instructor. But more than that, a very level headed and fun bloke to have in the car with you. Unlike the vast majority of driving schools that care about getting into your wallet, Jim cares more about you driving safely. He got me through my test at the first attempt, and within three months of starting my lessons with him. If you want to pass your test you can't go far wrong with getting this man to instruct you.
~ Joe Trevillion, Avery Hill
, 7m 1st time 20/12/2013
Jim was my third driving instructor and most definitely the most professional and calm. I would recommend Jim's school of motoring to everybody! It took me a long time to build up the confidence to believe that I could drive,and Jim helped me to get to that stage. Apart from being a great instructor Jim is also a great man and always had me laughing. I'll never forget the words "BRAKE, MORE BRAKE, MORE BRAKE." Thank you so much for helping me pass,it still hasn't sunk in yet! I am definitely going to miss having my lessons with you. Thank you Jim!
- Anna Rutherford - Mottingham, 5m 1st time 03/01/14
I'm 37 and for 20 years I have been nervous about getting behind a wheel but as I got in the car with Jim, I knew I had found the perfect instructor to help me pass my test and most importantly be a safe driver. Still can't believe I passed 1st time. Now that's impressive I can't recommend Jim's services enough. Thank you again.
- Spencer Johnson Eltham
Like many other adult drivers who have moved to the UK , I found the process of getting a driving licence quite daunting. Un like other instructors (I tried to previously), Jim taught me what I needed to know. Lessons were very much imformative with his high tech teaching methodology and made me to understand clearly. He provided all the tips I needed to pass the test and helped me become a better and more comfortable driver in the UK. He was so kind a patient with me when I made a silly mistakes. I would recommend learning to drive with Jim. Thanks so much
- Vijay Swaminathan. Lee Green
Brilliant instructor. Kept everything calm and above all,enjoyable. One of the highlights of my week was the lessons. Defo recommend Jim to anyone looking to learn properly and safely. I passed first time and proper quick too. Jim made me believe I could do it (I was a tad nervous,constantly second guessing myself) and I did!
- Bon Searle. Eltham 28/07/14
Jim was a very good instrusctor he was very patient with me and had no problem going over things more than once as I have ADHD he was very good at explaining things to me bit by bit I would recommend him to anyone I no who is gonna go for there lessons and I wouldn't have got my licence if it wasn't for him.
- Chris Bradbury. New eltham. 31/07/14

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~ Cristy Butcher. Greenwich 16/12/2014
Jim is a great instructor. He is friendly and very professional. Jim's positive attitude aims to keep the learner safe at all times as well as making them feel comfortable. My own problem was nerves and Jim put me at ease and polished my driving skills. I have no doubt that those with little or no experience would benefit from Jim's approach as he can literally tell you in a calm manner, how to operate the car safely, until it becomes second nature. Just remember one of jim's sayings: check those mirrors, I love my mirrors" and all will be fine.
~ Tony Broughton. 07/01/15
Dear Jim, I'm writing to say thank you for today's exam. I'm so grateful for your help, support and patience. You driving lessons were very helpful and I believe I received a good experience in terms of both practice and theory. I still can't believe I passed this exam, once again, thank you so much.
~ Nozima, Near Eltham
Hello Jim. Thank you so much for helping me to pass my driving test and being extremely patient with me. I still can't believe I passed first time.
~ Sherrie, Eltham
Jim was a fantastic instructor. He's easy to talk to and get along with which is essential with something like learning to drive. He was very patient and keeps you calm while you learn. He helped me to be the good driver that I am today. I'm so glad that I chose Jim's School of Motoring to learn to drive with.
~ Rachel, Catford
I'd like to say a massive 'Thank you' for helping me to pass my driving test. I felt comfortable and safe whilst learning to drive with you and your instructor skills were excellent. I'd definitely recommend you to my friends and I'm looking forward to getting on the road, knowing you've taught me to drive safely. Thank you again.
~ Paul, Charlton
I would be delighted to recommend Jim's School of Motoring to anyone thinking of taking lessons. I passed first time with just six minor faults. Jim was very helpful and patient throughout and encouraged me to achieve the best results. Thanks again.
~ Pritti, Abbey Wood
Jim was a brilliant instructor and got me through my test first time. He is patient and thorough and I enjoyed every lesson I had with him. He helped me to progress quickly. Thank you so much Jim, I'll miss our lessons.
~ Anna, Mottingham
Hi Jim. Still not sunk in that I passed. Thank you for your patience, you're a star.
~ Claire, Welling
Hi Jim. Thanks for teaching me to drive, I've enjoyed learning with you. You're a great instructor, especially at the beginning when you go over and over all the little things that you have to do. Just telling me to relax really does help, I felt more comfortable. I'll actually miss our lessons!
~ Jess, Abbey Wood
You're a really good instructor and you have a lot of patience. You're good at explaining whenever I had a query about something and your lessons were always really structured. It helps to be able to go on a lesson and know exactly what you're going to learn that day. I just want to say thanks for helping me to pass, as well as my sister and brother. P.S. Keep giving the mint imperials, they really do help!
~Taneka, Hither Green
I found your lessons very enjoyable as an instructor you were patient, calm and friendly, the lessons were very informative and if I ever needed to go over something it was easy to ask you and get it sorted, thank you for helping me pass and I will recommend you to all my friends.
~ Amber Dalton, Blackfen,
8m 2nd time 02/12/2013
Thanks a lot for your help, you're a great bloke and a great instructor, I would recommend you to anyone. It was good to be part of the first time club! Thanks for your time and effort.
~ Henry Saunders, Eltham, 5M 1st time 16th/12/2013
Thank you for helping me pass and for being so patient with me. Very friendly and professional. You helped me to improve my confidence which helped me through my test.
~ Nicole, Well Hall
Thank you for everything. I took a gap year working at Eltham College before University. My mother had put pressure on me from the start of my gap year to get a British drivers license before I returned to South Africa. I postponed learning to drive untill the last 3 months of the year as I was extremely worried and frightened about anything to do with Cars/Driving. From my very first lesson with Jim in September (2013) he immediately settled my nerves by being patient, understanding and very generous with the Mint Imperials. Jim took time to explain and give advice on every query/question I asked him no matter how stupid it sounded in my head. Jim is always on time and extremely accommodating when it came to lesson times. His lessons are extremely well structured with each one managing to instill a little more confidence in myself every time we got back from a drive (The only driving I ever did before my test was in Jim's car as my parents live abroad so i couldn't practice in one of their own cars). My favorite memory of being out on the road with Jim was when I had had and extremely bad day of driving due to a night out before the lesson, Jim told me to pull over at a petrol station where not only did he fill up with petrol but he bought me a chocolate to cheer me up and assured me that there were better times ahead. I highly recommend Jim to anyone who is a novelty to driving or whatever their driving background. He really did do wonders with me and today I passed my Practical Driving Test at Sidcup Test Center (December 5th 2013). Thank you so much Jim.
~ Greg Broughton - Mottingham
Jim was extremely friendly and patient which was a big help when I initially started to learn. He always seemed to have a good understanding of what level I was at and what was required in order to help me progress. He was also punctual and reliable ,as well as very easy to get along with. I would definitely recommend him to other learners.
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Billy Mills New Eltham 26/02/15
"I can definitely confirm that Jim is a friendly, patient and professional driving instructor. He remained calm and confident throughout all my driving lessons and was always aware of what stage I was at and where I needed to focus for improvement at the beginning of each lesson. He allowed me to contribute to the structure of my lessons and practice on the areas where I felt least confident. Jim always initiated comfortable, friendly chart and took a genuine interest in my life and hobbies; making all lessons enjoyable and fun.if anyone is looking for a driving instructor then I recommend JIm to anyone ! I am so grateful to JIm for helping me gain my full license,it has given me so much freedom and I passed 1st time"
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Emma Sampson New Eltham
10/09/2015
"Having passed my driving test I still felt rather self conscious and nervous when driving . I took the pass plus course with Jim to give me confidence in driving on motorways. It not cheap, but without a doubt,the best money I have spent. It gave me enough knowledge, understanding and confidence that I took my family on numerous camping trips this summer. Jim was able to spot any bad habits that I had already got into. I now feel less restricted by where I can go and everything that I learnt before the driving test was revisited and reinforced. Many thanks, Jim it was one of the highlights of my summer."
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Tim Eltham 20/07/2015
"After having not a very good experience with another company, Jim help me a lot. He is a professional with a lot of experience,patient and is very dedicated to the students. I Strongly recommend him as a driving instructor to anyone."
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Lilliana Gabrene Eltham 15/04/2015.
"Passed 1st time. pass plus 28/05/2015
I hadn't driven for 5 years since passing my driving test,as I was very nervous on the road . I Started refresher driving lessons with Jim, and I was amazed at how quickly my driving ability and confidence improved,and my fears and self-doubt dissolved.so much so , that by the end of my refresher lessons, I undertook the pass puls day of driving, and surpassed all my expectations of what I could achieve behind the wheel. It was invaluable experience. Jim is a professional,friendly.patient and reassuring instructor. His road knowledge is excellent,as is talent at imparting it. He has a kind approach,putting you at ease and boosting your confidence, while at the same time giving sound advise and helpful tips. It was a pleasure to relearn driving with Jim. I would highly recommend him to all"
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Lydia Thurgar greenwich 24/07/2015
He is patient,easy to get along with and able to explain things in different ways to suit your learning needs,including the use of a tablet to demonstrate scenarios. When I first met Jim I had no experience of driving and was a nervous wreck. With his help (and the aid of tissues and mints) I gained confidence in my driving and
finally passed. I know 100% that I wouldn't have done it without him. If it wasn't for how well I got along with Jim I don't know if I'd have stuck with it. I would recommend him to anyone,especially if you're nervous about driving. Thanks for everything Jim. I'll miss driving with you.
~ Tess Boreham
. Eltham. 15/10/15
I thought Jim was an absolutely fantastic teacher. Always patient and kind with a great sense of humour to keep you relaxed. I can't recommend him enough.
~ Felicity Buckland. Eltham. 6/10/15
I would 100% recommend Jim to anyone about to take/retake lessons,he made me feel so comfortable straight from the first lesson. His sense of humour and the unlimited amount of mints made me look forward to my lesson every week. Thank you Jim for always staying positive and calm,even when I was a bag of nerves on my 3rd and final test!! So grateful for your patience and keeping me confident ,it definitely paid off in the end.
~ Megan Hooper. sidcup 27/1/16
Jim simply is the most amazing driving instructor. To begin my journey of driving, Jim made me feel extremely relaxed from the moment I got behind the wheel. From then on, Jim has many sayings I'll never forget,including :"check my mirrors, change my gears" and he always loves his mirrors dearly! Thank you for all the patience and confidence you have given me Jim! Appreciate everything you have done.
~ Chloe May Eltham 28/01/16 first time.
~ Anna Cotton, Eltham 14/12/16