The Ministry of Driving
Colchester, Essex
Reviews
William Curneen
12 Apr 2018
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Absolutely fantastic experience learning to drive with Ian, basically from scratch! Couldnβt ask for better support and flexibility, and all for a really reasonable price. Thanks for everything Ian! οΏ½...
Absolutely fantastic experience learning to drive with Ian, basically from scratch! Couldnβt ask for better support and flexibility, and all for a really reasonable price. Thanks for everything Ian! π
Mary Chaplin
21 Mar 2018
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Before I started driving lessons I was relatively nervous because I had never been behind the wheel of a car before and my knowledge of driving was very limited. However I need not have worried. Ian w...
Before I started driving lessons I was relatively nervous because I had never been behind the wheel of a car before and my knowledge of driving was very limited. However I need not have worried. Ian was very calm throughout every lesson and made learning to drive both interesting and enjoyable.
Ian was always a reassuring presence when I was feeling nervous or felt under pressure. He encourages you to focus on the positives, to try and do better each time, rather than dwell on any negatives or making you feel bad if you made any mistakes. Ian helped me build up my skills and confidence on the road - He is a fantastic driving instructor and I would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive.
Ian really canβt thank you enough for you patient guidance and for helping me pass my test on my first attempt!
basma mahfouz
16 Jan 2018
REPORT
I was fortunate enough to have Ian as my driving instructor. I was a driver starting with absolutely no experience, and therefore struggled to take everything in. However Ian is very patient and allow...
I was fortunate enough to have Ian as my driving instructor. I was a driver starting with absolutely no experience, and therefore struggled to take everything in. However Ian is very patient and allows you to learn at your comfortable paste. He is extremely timely and professional and knows exactly what he's doing allowing you to feel comfortable. I started off having road anxiety, and thanks to Ian I can confidently say I enjoy being on the road. Brilliant instructor.
Silverbacklife
15 Nov 2017
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Very professional, calm and friendly. With the help from Ian I passed with only 4 minors. He is also extremely good with punctuality and was never ever late. Thank you!
Ben Collins
11 Oct 2017
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Couldn't ask for a better instructor if I'm honest. From day one I could tell he was a great instructor. Passed first time with only one minor and in very few lessons! Would 100% recommended The Minis...
Couldn't ask for a better instructor if I'm honest. From day one I could tell he was a great instructor. Passed first time with only one minor and in very few lessons! Would 100% recommended The Ministry Of Driving to anyone who is looking for an instructor who you can depend on to get you passed!
Ben Collins
Ryan Barbrooke
12 Jul 2017
REPORT
Awesome instructor So calm and relaxed Great way of teaching Highly recommend ian
Blu Patterson
11 Jul 2017
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I highly recommend using Ian as your instructor. I had around 10 lessons with Ian, in which he quickly picked out weaker elements of mine and quickly helped me find ways to improve on them. Always on ...
I highly recommend using Ian as your instructor. I had around 10 lessons with Ian, in which he quickly picked out weaker elements of mine and quickly helped me find ways to improve on them. Always on time, patient and passed first time with him !
Thomas Roy Edwards
22 Jun 2017
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Really recommended. Top class teacher. No messing about, got me to a test and passed really efficiently. Brilliant. Lovely chap too.
Thomas Edwards
22 Jun 2017
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Passed first time, excellent teacher, reasonable rates too. Clever guy, knows what matters and got me to a test in good time. Made the whole thing straightforward and helped a lot with my confidence.
Nathan Appleby
20 Jun 2017
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Fantastic driving instructor. Thank you for being such a friendly, calm instructor. Always on time, and will push you within your abilities to reach your goal. I passed today in Colchester and couldn'...
Fantastic driving instructor. Thank you for being such a friendly, calm instructor. Always on time, and will push you within your abilities to reach your goal. I passed today in Colchester and couldn't thank Ian enough for his help! All the best for the future!
Nathan Appleby
20 Jun 2017
REPORT
Fantastic driving instructor. Thank you for being such a friendly, calm instructor. Always on time, and will push you within your abilities to reach your goal. I passed today in Colchester and couldn'...
Fantastic driving instructor. Thank you for being such a friendly, calm instructor. Always on time, and will push you within your abilities to reach your goal. I passed today in Colchester and couldn't thank Ian enough for his help! All the best for the future!
Silvia Ogbeide
17 Jun 2017
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I recently passed my driving test with Ian. I can't thank him enough as he helped me gain the confidence I needed behind the wheel. I'd had other driving instructors before him, but I found his tips v...
I recently passed my driving test with Ian. I can't thank him enough as he helped me gain the confidence I needed behind the wheel. I'd had other driving instructors before him, but I found his tips very useful, and remembered them even during my driving test. He would even send me a reminder the day before our lessons, which I really liked as I'd forget about them sometimes. Thanks again!
Aleron Chek
10 Jun 2017
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Highly recommended. Ian has been on the wheels for more than 20 years, very experienced instructor. The text reminder a day before the lesson is definitely a plus. Very organised and supportive indepe...
Highly recommended. Ian has been on the wheels for more than 20 years, very experienced instructor. The text reminder a day before the lesson is definitely a plus. Very organised and supportive independent instructor.
Alex Stanley
18 May 2017
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I would highly recommend Ian as your Driving Instructor! After trying a few different instructors, I was quite relieved when I came across Ministry of Driving. Ian is understanding, patient and alwa...
I would highly recommend Ian as your Driving Instructor! After trying a few different instructors, I was quite relieved when I came across Ministry of Driving. Ian is understanding, patient and always on time. I always felt at ease whilst learning to drive, when you think you lose faith, he is reassuring and provides positive and constructive feedback after each lesson. If you are wondering which instructor to start learning to drive with, look no further! I can't thank you enough Ian, Take care.
Alex Stanley
18 May 2017
REPORT
I would highly recommend Ian as your Driving Instructor! After trying a few different instructors, I was quite relieved when I came across Ministry of Driving. Ian is understanding, patient and alwa...
I would highly recommend Ian as your Driving Instructor! After trying a few different instructors, I was quite relieved when I came across Ministry of Driving. Ian is understanding, patient and always on time. I always felt at ease whilst learning to drive, when you think you lose faith, he is reassuring and provides positive and constructive feedback after each lesson.
If you are wondering which instructor to start learning to drive with, look no further!
I can't thank you enough Ian, Take care.
Abbie Boley
7 Feb 2017
REPORT
I do recommend anyone to use Ian, he is a lovely man, very good at what he does! He comes with patience and doesn't give up on you even if you feel like you want to give up. He will push you to the be...
I do recommend anyone to use Ian, he is a lovely man, very good at what he does! He comes with patience and doesn't give up on you even if you feel like you want to give up. He will push you to the best of your abilities and will work with you to achieve your goal! I passed first time today with 4 minors! Thankyou for all of your help Ian and good luck in the future!
Matt Fudge
13 Jan 2017
REPORT
Very good instructor, taught me all the things I needed to know, helped me out in preparation for my test, would highly recommend Ian to any learners
April White
19 Dec 2016
REPORT
I highly recommend the ministry of driving! I was quite nervous about starting driving lessons again after failing my test a few years before hand, Ian made me feel comfortable and is very patient.
Jack Haines
7 Oct 2016
REPORT
I can't thank Ian enough he has been fantastic from the start, he is always calm and ready to help, with help from him I passed my test with zero faults!! I can't recommend Ian enough he is a great gu...
I can't thank Ian enough he has been fantastic from the start, he is always calm and ready to help, with help from him I passed my test with zero faults!! I can't recommend Ian enough he is a great guy and a great instructor, thank you Ian!!
Sam Bailey
28 Jul 2016
REPORT
Although it has been a short period of time spent having driving lessons I can happily say I'm chuffed with the results I feel very confident and ready to get out on the roads, very focused and devote...
Although it has been a short period of time spent having driving lessons I can happily say I'm chuffed with the results I feel very confident and ready to get out on the roads, very focused and devoted driving instructor I would recommend using Ian you have been amazing!! If you want to get your license then I'd say do it by getting in contact with people in this page.
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The Ministry of Driving
Colchester, Essex
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Saturday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Reviews
William Curneen
12 Apr 2018
Absolutely fantastic experience learning to drive with Ian, basically from scratch! Couldnβt ask for better support and flexibility, and all for a really reasonable price. Thanks for everything Ian! οΏ½...
Absolutely fantastic experience learning to drive with Ian, basically from scratch! Couldnβt ask for better support and flexibility, and all for a really reasonable price. Thanks for everything Ian! π
Mary Chaplin
21 Mar 2018
Before I started driving lessons I was relatively nervous because I had never been behind the wheel of a car before and my knowledge of driving was very limited. However I need not have worried. Ian w...
Before I started driving lessons I was relatively nervous because I had never been behind the wheel of a car before and my knowledge of driving was very limited. However I need not have worried. Ian was very calm throughout every lesson and made learning to drive both interesting and enjoyable.
Ian was always a reassuring presence when I was feeling nervous or felt under pressure. He encourages you to focus on the positives, to try and do better each time, rather than dwell on any negatives or making you feel bad if you made any mistakes. Ian helped me build up my skills and confidence on the road - He is a fantastic driving instructor and I would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive.
Ian really canβt thank you enough for you patient guidance and for helping me pass my test on my first attempt!
basma mahfouz
16 Jan 2018
I was fortunate enough to have Ian as my driving instructor. I was a driver starting with absolutely no experience, and therefore struggled to take everything in. However Ian is very patient and allow...
I was fortunate enough to have Ian as my driving instructor. I was a driver starting with absolutely no experience, and therefore struggled to take everything in. However Ian is very patient and allows you to learn at your comfortable paste. He is extremely timely and professional and knows exactly what he's doing allowing you to feel comfortable. I started off having road anxiety, and thanks to Ian I can confidently say I enjoy being on the road. Brilliant instructor.
Silverbacklife
15 Nov 2017
Very professional, calm and friendly. With the help from Ian I passed with only 4 minors. He is also extremely good with punctuality and was never ever late. Thank you!
Ben Collins
11 Oct 2017
Couldn't ask for a better instructor if I'm honest. From day one I could tell he was a great instructor. Passed first time with only one minor and in very few lessons! Would 100% recommended The Minis...
Couldn't ask for a better instructor if I'm honest. From day one I could tell he was a great instructor. Passed first time with only one minor and in very few lessons! Would 100% recommended The Ministry Of Driving to anyone who is looking for an instructor who you can depend on to get you passed!
Ben Collins
Ryan Barbrooke
12 Jul 2017
Awesome instructor So calm and relaxed Great way of teaching Highly recommend ian
Blu Patterson
11 Jul 2017
I highly recommend using Ian as your instructor. I had around 10 lessons with Ian, in which he quickly picked out weaker elements of mine and quickly helped me find ways to improve on them. Always on ...
I highly recommend using Ian as your instructor. I had around 10 lessons with Ian, in which he quickly picked out weaker elements of mine and quickly helped me find ways to improve on them. Always on time, patient and passed first time with him !
Thomas Roy Edwards
22 Jun 2017
Really recommended. Top class teacher. No messing about, got me to a test and passed really efficiently. Brilliant. Lovely chap too.
Thomas Edwards
22 Jun 2017
Passed first time, excellent teacher, reasonable rates too. Clever guy, knows what matters and got me to a test in good time. Made the whole thing straightforward and helped a lot with my confidence.
Nathan Appleby
20 Jun 2017
Fantastic driving instructor. Thank you for being such a friendly, calm instructor. Always on time, and will push you within your abilities to reach your goal. I passed today in Colchester and couldn'...
Fantastic driving instructor. Thank you for being such a friendly, calm instructor. Always on time, and will push you within your abilities to reach your goal. I passed today in Colchester and couldn't thank Ian enough for his help! All the best for the future!
Nathan Appleby
20 Jun 2017
Fantastic driving instructor. Thank you for being such a friendly, calm instructor. Always on time, and will push you within your abilities to reach your goal. I passed today in Colchester and couldn'...
Fantastic driving instructor. Thank you for being such a friendly, calm instructor. Always on time, and will push you within your abilities to reach your goal. I passed today in Colchester and couldn't thank Ian enough for his help! All the best for the future!
Silvia Ogbeide
17 Jun 2017
I recently passed my driving test with Ian. I can't thank him enough as he helped me gain the confidence I needed behind the wheel. I'd had other driving instructors before him, but I found his tips v...
I recently passed my driving test with Ian. I can't thank him enough as he helped me gain the confidence I needed behind the wheel. I'd had other driving instructors before him, but I found his tips very useful, and remembered them even during my driving test. He would even send me a reminder the day before our lessons, which I really liked as I'd forget about them sometimes. Thanks again!
Aleron Chek
10 Jun 2017
Highly recommended. Ian has been on the wheels for more than 20 years, very experienced instructor. The text reminder a day before the lesson is definitely a plus. Very organised and supportive indepe...
Highly recommended. Ian has been on the wheels for more than 20 years, very experienced instructor. The text reminder a day before the lesson is definitely a plus. Very organised and supportive independent instructor.
Alex Stanley
18 May 2017
I would highly recommend Ian as your Driving Instructor! After trying a few different instructors, I was quite relieved when I came across Ministry of Driving. Ian is understanding, patient and alwa...
I would highly recommend Ian as your Driving Instructor! After trying a few different instructors, I was quite relieved when I came across Ministry of Driving. Ian is understanding, patient and always on time. I always felt at ease whilst learning to drive, when you think you lose faith, he is reassuring and provides positive and constructive feedback after each lesson. If you are wondering which instructor to start learning to drive with, look no further! I can't thank you enough Ian, Take care.
Alex Stanley
18 May 2017
I would highly recommend Ian as your Driving Instructor! After trying a few different instructors, I was quite relieved when I came across Ministry of Driving. Ian is understanding, patient and alwa...
I would highly recommend Ian as your Driving Instructor! After trying a few different instructors, I was quite relieved when I came across Ministry of Driving. Ian is understanding, patient and always on time. I always felt at ease whilst learning to drive, when you think you lose faith, he is reassuring and provides positive and constructive feedback after each lesson.
If you are wondering which instructor to start learning to drive with, look no further!
I can't thank you enough Ian, Take care.
Abbie Boley
7 Feb 2017
I do recommend anyone to use Ian, he is a lovely man, very good at what he does! He comes with patience and doesn't give up on you even if you feel like you want to give up. He will push you to the be...
I do recommend anyone to use Ian, he is a lovely man, very good at what he does! He comes with patience and doesn't give up on you even if you feel like you want to give up. He will push you to the best of your abilities and will work with you to achieve your goal! I passed first time today with 4 minors! Thankyou for all of your help Ian and good luck in the future!
Matt Fudge
13 Jan 2017
Very good instructor, taught me all the things I needed to know, helped me out in preparation for my test, would highly recommend Ian to any learners
April White
19 Dec 2016
I highly recommend the ministry of driving! I was quite nervous about starting driving lessons again after failing my test a few years before hand, Ian made me feel comfortable and is very patient.
Jack Haines
7 Oct 2016
I can't thank Ian enough he has been fantastic from the start, he is always calm and ready to help, with help from him I passed my test with zero faults!! I can't recommend Ian enough he is a great gu...
I can't thank Ian enough he has been fantastic from the start, he is always calm and ready to help, with help from him I passed my test with zero faults!! I can't recommend Ian enough he is a great guy and a great instructor, thank you Ian!!
Sam Bailey
28 Jul 2016
Although it has been a short period of time spent having driving lessons I can happily say I'm chuffed with the results I feel very confident and ready to get out on the roads, very focused and devote...
Although it has been a short period of time spent having driving lessons I can happily say I'm chuffed with the results I feel very confident and ready to get out on the roads, very focused and devoted driving instructor I would recommend using Ian you have been amazing!! If you want to get your license then I'd say do it by getting in contact with people in this page.
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