Rapide Driving School Student Reviews

What Our Students Say

We currently have over 160 positive reviews across Google and Facebook from real-life students – with an average rating of 5/5 – so you can be sure that we offer a professional, friendly service that comes highly recommended.

Here’s just a sample of what they say about us:

Conor Vale

Conor Vale

Instructor: Matt

“I passed my test back in February, and have recently joined Facebook, so thought it would be a good idea to add the review I gave on Google at the time:

Matt is a great instructor who has lots of techniques to make learning to drive less daunting. I lacked confidence to start with, but through regular lessons I was put at ease and given the confidence I needed to make positive progress.

Matt always finds some positives in your driving, and gives constructive feedback to help you move forwards and get to your test in as few lessons as necessary. As a result, I was pleased to find that I passed first time, after only 25 lessons.

The website is a real help in learning some of the more challenging routes, and the lessons are excellent value for money. I would definitely not hesitate to recommend Rapide as the Driving School to choose.”

Roya Noerie

Roya Noerie

Instructor: Hitz

Hitz was an amazing instructor! Very patient, well-experienced and welcoming. Could recommed him to anyone.

Remy Burke

Remy Burke

Instructor: Matt

I’m so happy with the quality of teaching at Rapide. Matt was patient, supportive and filled me with confidence. He made the lessons fun at the same time as informative, and he went the extra mile to prepare me for every aspect of the test.The lessons were full of variety and were very enjoyable.

Matt, I can’t thank you enough!

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Tom Cooper

Tom Cooper

Instructor: Matt

Great, reliable instructor who’s easy to get along with, got me to pass first time. Thanks Matt

Carla Babey

Carla Babey

Instructor: Matt

I couldnt be any more thankful to Matt than i already am! From the very beginning of my driving lessons he has always put me at ease and made me believe i had what it took to take my test. From my very first time behind the wheel right up to my test he believed in me and made me believe in myself! He had such a professional approach to learning me to drive but also a calming/friendly manner. I would 110% recommend Matt (Rapide Driving School) and im so glad i chose you to start my journey with. Thank you

Carla Barwell

Carla Barwell

Instructor: Matt

“Thank you so much to Matt, he really helped me overcome my nerves and pass my test, he’s a fantastic instructor, always positive and calm, so would highly recommend him if you want to learn to learn to drive and pass your test!”

Damon Crofts

Damon Crofts

Instructor: Matt

“Great instructor, very patient and helpful. Explained things clearly and easy to understand. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family.”

Matt Winning (Parent)

Matt Winning (Parent)

Instructor: Matt

“We’ve had some great teaching with more than plenty of patience from Matt at Rapide.

He’s been very flexible with lesson times and the odd last minute change we’ve had to make. I know at times we’ve not been the easiest customer to deal with but he has catered for everything we needed/requested.

Nice one mate, cheers.”

Sophie Tams

Sophie Tams

Instructor: Hitz

My diving instructor was Hitz, and I highly recommend him if you’re considering. Hitz is able to teach you in a comfortable and relaxed environment whilst giving beneficial constructive criticism on technique and observation to maximise chance of passing. I’ve seen Hitz adapt his teaching style to fit his different learners’ skill set and his unique teaching style covers all the bases of the driving test, as well as skills you will use for life. I passed first time after an intensive course with Hitz, and I truly believe I wouldn’t have been as prepared as I was if it wasn’t for his teaching and support.

Karen Kennedy

Karen Kennedy

Instructor: Matt

“Having tried to learn to drive on and off for the past 33 years, Matt was the only instructor that had the patience and gave me confidence to carry on and pass my test first time.

I would definitely recommend Matt to anybody, thanks Matt!”

Ryan Widdicombe

Ryan Widdicombe

Instructor: Hitz

“Brilliant instructor, would definitely recommend to anyone. Passed with Hitz first time with no minors – just proves how good he is!

Cheers again Hitz.”

Maddie Daley

Maddie Daley

Instructor: Matt

“Matt is an absolutely brilliant driving instructor. I was so nervous before my first lesson, but he quickly put me at ease, and my lessons covered everything at the perfect pace, so I never felt too far out of my comfort zone but I also always felt that I was being encouraged to push myself to be better each time.

Matt gives you really detailed feedback at the end of each lesson, and also during the lesson, which really helps to direct you in what to focus on to bring your driving up to a really high level.

I could not be happier with my experience of learning to drive, and I would absolutely recommend Matt to anyone. Thank you so much, I honestly never thought I would be able to pass my driving test first time but learning with Rapide made that possible.”

Tylah Wright

Tylah Wright

Instructor: Matt

“Matt is an excellent instructor, he has a lot of patience and was very supportive along with a great sense of humour. Every lesson we had a good laugh as well as learning how to drive!

I never thought I would pass my test in a hundred years but Matt gave me the confidence and I passed! I couldn’t ask for a better instructor and I would highly recommend him. Thank you so much.”

Alex Oldham

Alex Oldham

Instructor: Matt

Matt was a brilliant instructor. He is very friendly which helps makes the lessons more enjoyable and more comfortable. His techniques used during driving were great and really helped me complete the manoeuvres and deal with situations. He helps you build confidence on the road. He has a great resources on his website and what he uses during your lessons and can be used at home, which help you to practise with clear instructions. I highly recommend Matt as he was brilliant and definitely worth learning with.

Thomas Spiby

Thomas Spiby

Instructor: Matt

Matt is an awesome guy and a great instructor. Would definatley recomend matt to learners. Thanks matt for all your help and il see you on the road.

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

Instructor: Matt

Absolutely brillaint instructor… passed first time, easy to get along with, very good teacher, very calm and collected with great feedback at the end of every lesson! Also a great website to keep learning from even when you’re on your own at home!

Kristian Riley

Kristian Riley

Instructor: Matt

“Superb instructor! From start to finish Matt has been brilliant. I was very nervous about driving but Matt found a way to settle my nerves, focusing on you as an individual with goals set after each lesson to bring the best out in you as a safe driver.

The driving methods implemented were very good and I liked the simplicity in which Matt would explain everything to me perfectly. My level of concentration needed to improve, Matt helped me to to do this and become a better driver. Lesson by lesson Matt would motivate me with wise words – he’s more than a driving instructor and goes above and beyond his duties.

It’s much more on a personal level I feel I have made a friend. I thank you for pushing me and working hard with me to make me pass my driving test.

Best driving instructor around!”

Luke Thomas

Luke Thomas

Instructor: Matt

“Can’t thank matt enough for teaching me how to drive, would highly recommend to others.”

Jon Stevenson

Jon Stevenson

Instructor: Matt

“Matt is a 5 Star driving instructor! He really made me feel confident at the wheel with his clear instructions. His methods for the manoeuvres were top class.

He was also very flexible for lessons and nearer the test, it felt like it was as important to him, as it was to me. I passed with 2 minors.”

Billy Marriot

Billy Marriot

Instructor: Matt

“Matt was brilliant, I was unsure about driving to begin with but he helped me with my confidence and helped me gain all the skills I needed to pass first time – the same as all my friends who also learnt with Rapide Driving School.”

Ikhira Thandi

Ikhira Thandi

Instructor: Hitz

“Hitz is an amazing instructor. Doesn’t waste your time or money, plus passed first time with him!”

Jack Giles

Jack Giles

Instructor: Hitz

Hitz was a top instructor, taught me very fast and shown me the way to pass, he’s a very good instructor and id recommend him to anyone!! Cheers hitz mate �

Jake Holder

Jake Holder

Instructor: Matt

Amazing instructor that makes it easy and comfortable. Highly recommend

Claire Spiby

Claire Spiby

Instructor: Matt

“Matt is an amazing driving instructor, filled me with confidence and was extremely encouraging throughout my learning experience. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone that wants to learn as he is patient and very easy to get along with. He helped me pass in just over six months so give him a ring!”

Phillip Clarke

Phillip Clarke

Instructor: Hitz

So pleased with Rapide. I’d had three instructors before I had lessons with Hitz and they were pitched just right for me. Am pleased to have passed my driving test today. Would definitely recommend.

Kimmy Ling

Kimmy Ling

Instructor: Hitz

“Hitz was a brilliant instructor! He always did his best in teaching me and would tell me what I needed to improve on in order to pass my test. Gave me a comfortable environment in learning to drive that was stress free.

Would definitely recommend family and friends to go with Rapide Driving School. Thank you so much Hitz!”

Harry Linnet

Harry Linnet

Instructor: Matt

Nothing to fault, quality, reliable instructor, recommended by a friend and not a bad word to say. Also have quite a few people I know learning with the same company who express the same opinion.

Mick Box

Mick Box

Instructor: Hitz

“Thanks to Hitz I passed my test first time with only four faults – over the moon.

Would advise anyone who is thinking of learning to drive… Forget the rest and use the best! Thanks again Hitz!”

Luke Glassford

Luke Glassford

Instructor: Matt

Matt is a great instructor and helped put me at ease straight-away in the car. Well recommended.

Haabil Abdullah

Haabil Abdullah

Instructor: Hitz

Hitz great instructor, good teacher, helped me pass my test first time. Cheers bud