Congratulations Holly for passing your driving test.

See you on the road - safe driving!  

Holly - December 2017

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Congratulations Max for passing your driving test.

See you on the road - safe driving!  

Max - December 2017

I first started driving lessons straight after my 17th birthday with a different driving instructor and I really lacked confidence and couldn't seem to pick it up.  I then gave up and didn’t drive for a couple years and then started driving with Karen.  I instantly felt more comfortable than when I first started driving. Karen helped to build my confidence and her teaching methods were really effective for me, helping me to pass first time!   

Katy - November 2017

Congratulations Jack for passing your driving test. 

See you on the road - safe driving!   

Jack - November 2017

I started to learn to drive when I first turned 17, but it just didn't feel like the right time for me. I did a bit of travelling and after I came back I fell pregnant & thought it was a necessity to pass my test. I started back in February time with a different  instructor, but with work and appointments, I couldn't really dedicate myself to it. When I wanted to start up again at the end of September I thought it would be hard to find an instructor who would allow for my 2 month old son to sit in the back, but when I spoke to Karen she had no issues with him coming along with me on my lessons, which I will forever be SO grateful for. I enjoyed my lessons so much, which I hadn't done with previous instructors. Karen is so relaxed and calm, which in turn made me relax and calm. I honestly couldn't recommend Karen enough!

Christie - December 2017

Thank you so much Karen for getting me to pass. I had my 1st lot of driving lessons with a different instructor in 2009 , he wasn't right for me and I don't think I was ready and failed a few tests.  Tried again in 2011 still wasn't ready also failed a few test.  Stopped again for personal reasons. My partner bought me a car early this year as I think he was bored of being my taxi; so I found Karen.  I started with her in July and passed in November although we did have 1 fail in between. Karen is such a breeze to drive with and we had many laughs.  She is so patient even with my mirror allergy and my speed demon. Thank you so much for getting me to pass.  No more doing the school run with both kids on my bike in the cold. Would highly recommend KBDS to everyone. 

Nina - November 2017

Karen was absolutely fab, putting me at ease behind the wheel straight away. I hadn't driven for over a year having failed a test and going back to uni and was worried that I would have to start from scratch. However, Karen was able to get my confidence up and quickly spot my areas of weakness so it didn't just feel like I was starting again. This meant that I was quickly far more prepared for my test than I had been previously.

As well as massively improving my driving, I found the lessons really enjoyable which was great. I couldn't recommend Karen highly enough!!!

George - October 2017

Karen is a great instructor, especially for getting your confidence up. I went with Karen after failing a test on a roundabout, and her method was perfect for me. I now feel fine doing roundabouts, even some of the more infamous ones around Oxford! She talks through exactly what you will be doing (with the help of diagrams as well), as you do it gives a few tips, and gives a debrief afterwards. She also tells you what you do well, which is a really important component other instructors seems to miss sometimes! I learnt so much about driving safely, and I feel much more prepared to actually hit the road now – not just pass a test. Thanks KBDS!

P.S. if you are on the tall side, the car might be called a Mini but I’m 6ft2 and fit behind the wheel just fine...

Henry - October 2017

Having driven for a couple of months on-and-off whilst at university with a previous instructor, and feeling like I wasn't getting to the 'confident driver' stage, I took up a recommendation from a friend and arranged a lesson with Karen. It has been the best decision I could have made! Right from the initial lesson I felt at ease and happy in the car, Karen uses diagrams and other alternative methods to help with the trickier manoeuvres and roundabouts which is very useful. I gave Karen an initial very optimistic time frame to book my test in, which she went out of her way to make sure I was ready for! Even when nerves got the better of me and I ended up failing my tests twice (due to unlucky points), Karen helped me to stay positive and keep going until I passed my test, 3rd time lucky with no minors! I would never hesitate to recommend Karen more, she is a fantastic instructor and I will miss my lessons immensely. Thank you very much Karen!

Ellie - October 2017

Karen really helped me on my driving lessons, using pictured diagrams and talking one on one through all of the key areas that I had to cover to pass my test. She advised me through the parts that I found difficult and helped me overcome nerves on the day of the test, and would like to thank her for all the time and effort she put in to help me get on the road.

Luke - August 2017

Karen’s lessons were incredibly well structured and allowed me to learn efficiently and in a nice organised manner. Karen runs a very professional service but at the same time is very personal in her approach. She is very encouraging and supportive and luckily suggested I sit my test early. I am very grateful to her for helping me pass my UK driving test two days before having my first baby! I recommend her very highly.

Emma - August 2017

Congratulations Jack - all your hard work paid off.  See you on the road - safe driving!

August 2017

Having spent several months learning to drive under a previous instructor, my confidence was low. That all changed when I took my first lesson with Karen. Karen has a calm, direct and assuring approach which totally built my confidence in my abilities to drive & pass my test - which I promptly went on to do. I also took advantage of the Pass Plus lessons, which are an investment so worth making as my motorway skills are vastly improved as a consequence.I am so grateful to Karen for her patience & ongoing support throughout my time as her student, and am happy to say that I am now a confident and sensible driver due to Karen's great teaching.

Becca - March 2017

As soon as I turned 17 I started having driving lessons with an instructor who completely knocked my confidence and subsequently, almost a year later, I was still way from ready to take my driving test. I started to have lessons with Karen and even after the first lesson I was much more confident in my driving abilities. She boosted my confidence by highlighting the good skills I’d already accumulated but wasn’t aware of! My lessons were tailored to what I needed to improve on and gain experience in.  She explained everything in a friendly, calm manner and I started to enjoy my lessons and was looking forward to driving! 2 months later I took my driving test and passed first time! I couldn’t have done it without Karen. I also had a motorway lesson after I passed to give me the skills I needed to drive on the motorway with confidence. 

Ellie - January 2017

Karen is an extremely calm and considerate driving instructor she identifies your strengths and weaknesses and adapts her teaching technique to best suit your learning style, I have no hesitation in recommending her to new drivers of any age and indeed have already recommended her to friends. 

Olivia - October 2016  (passed 1st time)

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As a parent I can say that Karen's focus is not just on getting her pupils through their test but on teaching them to be good, safe drivers giving them the skills they need to drive safely once they are out on their own - very reassuring.     

Rachel (Parent of 17yr old 1st time pass)

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Karen taught me to drive from a beginner to passing my test with no minors within 3 months! Not only did she teach me to drive but I really enjoyed my lessons and always felt safe because of her calm attitude and positive approach to teaching. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone!    

Emily - December 2016

 

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Karen taught me to drive from a beginner to passing my test with no minors within 3 months! Not only did she teach me to drive but I really enjoyed my lessons and always felt safe because of her calm attitude and positive approach to teaching. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone!    

Emily - December 2016

 

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I went with Karen after I failed my first test. I'd failed on roundabouts so after meeting Karen we decided to concentrate on those. She took me to the trickier roundabouts in Oxford and talked me through the different considerations for each one. She used diagrams and maps to support her teaching which I found really useful. I was able to get a second test date very quickly, which I was really pleased to pass with flying colours!

Robby - September 2016

 

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As soon as I turned 17 I started to learn to drive, passing my test in 4 months.  Learning to drive with KBDS was a fantastic experience.  Karen gave me the confidence to pass first time and also gave me motorway lessons, to ensure I drove safely under all driving conditions.

Holly - June 2016

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I started driving lessons straight after my birthday and loved it but started to lose a bit of confidence after failing my test a few times because nerves always got the better of me. So I started having lessons with Karen and she helped me get my confidence back completely, she made me feel very at ease. She was so patient and always knew exactly how to make me feel comfortable. She helped me so much with my nerves on the day of my test as I always really struggle but she kept me calm and I managed to pass this time because I felt so much more relaxed and confident. I couldn't have done it without her.    

Lottie - December 2016  

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