Paul Driving School
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Team

Paul Loader
Instructor
Reviews
Christopher Alexander
9 Jun 2026
REPORT
Paul is a great driving instructor and I really eniov all of mv lessons. He is calm and patient and always explains things in a way that any one can understand. I would recommend him to anyone looking...
Paul is a great driving instructor and I really eniov all of mv lessons. He is calm and patient and always explains things in a way that any one can understand. I would recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive in an automatic car.
Lucie Tungatt
16 May 2026
REPORT
Paul has brilliant patience with me and my anxiety. I always look forward to our drives and after 9 years of many different instructors I feel very calm and confident on the roads.
Would highly recomm...
Paul has brilliant patience with me and my anxiety. I always look forward to our drives and after 9 years of many different instructors I feel very calm and confident on the roads.
Would highly recommend
C K
14 May 2026
REPORT
I am currently learning with Paul, he's very patient and has worked brilliantly with me to help me learn. My lessons are a highlight of my the week. With his help, I've gone from, not knowing if I wou...
I am currently learning with Paul, he's very patient and has worked brilliantly with me to help me learn. My lessons are a highlight of my the week. With his help, I've gone from, not knowing if I would be able to learn to drive with my disability...to becoming more confident, and hopefully, it won't be to much longer until I'll gain more independence and be on the road. βΊοΈ
David
20 Feb 2026
REPORT
Paul is a really friendly instructor who made every lesson feel calm and encouraging, especially given that I started driving much older than most. He always gave me clear, helpful debriefs at the end...
Paul is a really friendly instructor who made every lesson feel calm and encouraging, especially given that I started driving much older than most. He always gave me clear, helpful debriefs at the end of each session, explaining what went well and what I should focus on next time. I especially appreciated how he explained things in a simple way and asked questions to help me think things through and fill in the gaps myself. His approach really helped build my confidence behind the wheel. I highly recommend if you want patient, structured, and supportive lessons!
James Albrecht
12 Jan 2026
REPORT
Paul is a great teacher and has helped me build resilience in my driving, he is patient and friendly having great conversations while learning. I passed today with only 1 minor fault. Thank you so muc...
Paul is a great teacher and has helped me build resilience in my driving, he is patient and friendly having great conversations while learning. I passed today with only 1 minor fault. Thank you so much!
karema whitworth
15 Apr 2018
REPORT
Paul is a great instructor. Always does his best to keep you at ease,especially if like me your very nervous ππ update 15/04/18 driving is going great thank you Paul ,not been pulled over for speedi...
Paul is a great instructor. Always does his best to keep you at ease,especially if like me your very nervous ππ update 15/04/18 driving is going great thank you Paul ,not been pulled over for speeding or anything, like you thought I would lol ππ
Bella VALLIS
6 Mar 2018
REPORT
Paul is a really good teacher who helped me to pass both my theory and practical tests. During every lesson he made sure I had a good understanding of everythinga I was being taught, and was happy to ...
Paul is a really good teacher who helped me to pass both my theory and practical tests. During every lesson he made sure I had a good understanding of everythinga I was being taught, and was happy to spend as much time as I needed on each manoeuvre. He was also able to answer all my questions and was happy to explain things as many times as I needed. He talked me through the test beforehand and made sure I knew what to expect on test day, which I found really reassured me as I was very nervous. I couldnβt be more grateful to him for helping me to pass.
Mark Bright
30 Dec 2017
REPORT
Paul really helped me to pass my theory test as well as teaching me to drive and passing my driving test. He really helped me as I was very nervous at 1st. My mum recommended him to me as he taught ...
Paul really helped me to pass my theory test as well as teaching me to drive and passing my driving test. He really helped me as I was very nervous at 1st. My mum recommended him to me as he taught her to drive and now I have also passed my test with him.
ricky beard
18 Dec 2017
REPORT
Although I passed my theory and practical 1st time I can't take all the credit. As they say your only as good as your teacher so credit goes to Paul for getting me through a nightmare test day. He's a...
Although I passed my theory and practical 1st time I can't take all the credit. As they say your only as good as your teacher so credit goes to Paul for getting me through a nightmare test day. He's a calm knowledgeable teacher and came recommended to me via family and friends and I would recommend time and time again. So if your looking for a driving instructor, look no further you've found the best Basingstoke thanks paul.
Anthony Kimber
3 Nov 2017
REPORT
I would never have been able to have passed the test first time, without Paul's calm and patient attitude in teaching me to drive. A true perfectionist who cares about and encourages his pupils to get...
I would never have been able to have passed the test first time, without Paul's calm and patient attitude in teaching me to drive. A true perfectionist who cares about and encourages his pupils to get the best out of themselves in their driving. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Cameron O'Connor
9 Aug 2017
REPORT
Great driving instructor, would recommend to anyone, always felt at ease when learning! Overall great experience to learn with and pass with!
Lindsay Draper
18 May 2017
REPORT
Fab driving instructor! I was so nervous when I started but Paul makes you feel at ease and I am always looking forward to my next lesson. Would recommend to anyone!
Aston Chivers
1 Nov 2016
REPORT
Paul is the best instructor I could have asked for. He is a patient and considerate instructor who helps make you feel confident at the wheel. I'll definitely recommend him to anyone looking for autom...
Paul is the best instructor I could have asked for. He is a patient and considerate instructor who helps make you feel confident at the wheel. I'll definitely recommend him to anyone looking for automatic driving lessons.
Sean Murphy
27 Oct 2016
REPORT
What a great driving instructor. Paul is friendly and knowledgeable and quickly puts you at ease. I had a break from learning of about 10 years and Paul quickly got me confident back behind the wheel,...
What a great driving instructor. Paul is friendly and knowledgeable and quickly puts you at ease. I had a break from learning of about 10 years and Paul quickly got me confident back behind the wheel, resulting in me passing my test on the first attempt. Highly recommended.
Schmide Nelson
27 Oct 2016
REPORT
I have recently passed my driving test. Great driving instructor. Definitely know what he's doing. You'll have a ton of fun learning to drive with Paul. :-)
Business Hours
Monday
Mon
09:00AM-19:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
09:00AM-19:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
09:00AM-19:00PM
Thursday
Thu
09:00AM-16:00PM
Friday
Fri
09:00AM-16:00PM
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Paul Driving School
Basingstoke, Hampshire
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Business Hours
Monday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-19:00PM
Thursday
09:00AM-16:00PM
Friday
09:00AM-16:00PM
Team

Paul Loader
Instructor
Reviews
Christopher Alexander
9 Jun 2026
Paul is a great driving instructor and I really eniov all of mv lessons. He is calm and patient and always explains things in a way that any one can understand. I would recommend him to anyone looking...
Paul is a great driving instructor and I really eniov all of mv lessons. He is calm and patient and always explains things in a way that any one can understand. I would recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive in an automatic car.
Lucie Tungatt
16 May 2026
Paul has brilliant patience with me and my anxiety. I always look forward to our drives and after 9 years of many different instructors I feel very calm and confident on the roads.
Would highly recomm...
Paul has brilliant patience with me and my anxiety. I always look forward to our drives and after 9 years of many different instructors I feel very calm and confident on the roads.
Would highly recommend
C K
14 May 2026
I am currently learning with Paul, he's very patient and has worked brilliantly with me to help me learn. My lessons are a highlight of my the week. With his help, I've gone from, not knowing if I wou...
I am currently learning with Paul, he's very patient and has worked brilliantly with me to help me learn. My lessons are a highlight of my the week. With his help, I've gone from, not knowing if I would be able to learn to drive with my disability...to becoming more confident, and hopefully, it won't be to much longer until I'll gain more independence and be on the road. βΊοΈ
David
20 Feb 2026
Paul is a really friendly instructor who made every lesson feel calm and encouraging, especially given that I started driving much older than most. He always gave me clear, helpful debriefs at the end...
Paul is a really friendly instructor who made every lesson feel calm and encouraging, especially given that I started driving much older than most. He always gave me clear, helpful debriefs at the end of each session, explaining what went well and what I should focus on next time. I especially appreciated how he explained things in a simple way and asked questions to help me think things through and fill in the gaps myself. His approach really helped build my confidence behind the wheel. I highly recommend if you want patient, structured, and supportive lessons!
James Albrecht
12 Jan 2026
Paul is a great teacher and has helped me build resilience in my driving, he is patient and friendly having great conversations while learning. I passed today with only 1 minor fault. Thank you so muc...
Paul is a great teacher and has helped me build resilience in my driving, he is patient and friendly having great conversations while learning. I passed today with only 1 minor fault. Thank you so much!
karema whitworth
15 Apr 2018
Paul is a great instructor. Always does his best to keep you at ease,especially if like me your very nervous ππ update 15/04/18 driving is going great thank you Paul ,not been pulled over for speedi...
Paul is a great instructor. Always does his best to keep you at ease,especially if like me your very nervous ππ update 15/04/18 driving is going great thank you Paul ,not been pulled over for speeding or anything, like you thought I would lol ππ
Bella VALLIS
6 Mar 2018
Paul is a really good teacher who helped me to pass both my theory and practical tests. During every lesson he made sure I had a good understanding of everythinga I was being taught, and was happy to ...
Paul is a really good teacher who helped me to pass both my theory and practical tests. During every lesson he made sure I had a good understanding of everythinga I was being taught, and was happy to spend as much time as I needed on each manoeuvre. He was also able to answer all my questions and was happy to explain things as many times as I needed. He talked me through the test beforehand and made sure I knew what to expect on test day, which I found really reassured me as I was very nervous. I couldnβt be more grateful to him for helping me to pass.
Mark Bright
30 Dec 2017
Paul really helped me to pass my theory test as well as teaching me to drive and passing my driving test. He really helped me as I was very nervous at 1st. My mum recommended him to me as he taught ...
Paul really helped me to pass my theory test as well as teaching me to drive and passing my driving test. He really helped me as I was very nervous at 1st. My mum recommended him to me as he taught her to drive and now I have also passed my test with him.
ricky beard
18 Dec 2017
Although I passed my theory and practical 1st time I can't take all the credit. As they say your only as good as your teacher so credit goes to Paul for getting me through a nightmare test day. He's a...
Although I passed my theory and practical 1st time I can't take all the credit. As they say your only as good as your teacher so credit goes to Paul for getting me through a nightmare test day. He's a calm knowledgeable teacher and came recommended to me via family and friends and I would recommend time and time again. So if your looking for a driving instructor, look no further you've found the best Basingstoke thanks paul.
Anthony Kimber
3 Nov 2017
I would never have been able to have passed the test first time, without Paul's calm and patient attitude in teaching me to drive. A true perfectionist who cares about and encourages his pupils to get...
I would never have been able to have passed the test first time, without Paul's calm and patient attitude in teaching me to drive. A true perfectionist who cares about and encourages his pupils to get the best out of themselves in their driving. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Cameron O'Connor
9 Aug 2017
Great driving instructor, would recommend to anyone, always felt at ease when learning! Overall great experience to learn with and pass with!
Lindsay Draper
18 May 2017
Fab driving instructor! I was so nervous when I started but Paul makes you feel at ease and I am always looking forward to my next lesson. Would recommend to anyone!
Aston Chivers
1 Nov 2016
Paul is the best instructor I could have asked for. He is a patient and considerate instructor who helps make you feel confident at the wheel. I'll definitely recommend him to anyone looking for autom...
Paul is the best instructor I could have asked for. He is a patient and considerate instructor who helps make you feel confident at the wheel. I'll definitely recommend him to anyone looking for automatic driving lessons.
Sean Murphy
27 Oct 2016
What a great driving instructor. Paul is friendly and knowledgeable and quickly puts you at ease. I had a break from learning of about 10 years and Paul quickly got me confident back behind the wheel,...
What a great driving instructor. Paul is friendly and knowledgeable and quickly puts you at ease. I had a break from learning of about 10 years and Paul quickly got me confident back behind the wheel, resulting in me passing my test on the first attempt. Highly recommended.
Schmide Nelson
27 Oct 2016
I have recently passed my driving test. Great driving instructor. Definitely know what he's doing. You'll have a ton of fun learning to drive with Paul. :-)
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