Testimonials
Rachael: ”Raj is a very clear and calm driving instructor, and I learnt well and steadily with him. He taught me manoeuvres and various aspects of driving systematically, going over things I had learnt every week to reinforce what he was teaching. His car is very clean and easy to use, and I felt like a confident and safe driver after our lessons. ”
Ucar Ozlem: ”Raj is a great driving instructor. I would like to give him big "thank you" because I passed my test today - which was my second attempt. I have been taking lessons with Raj for a while now and I can truly recommed him to anyone. He made me very comfortable from the start and I gained a great confidence about my driving thanks to him. Raj is brilliant explaining things and giving advices, and very good pointing out your weaknesses so you can focus on them and improve. If you are looking for a driving instructor who will make you gain the skills and knowledge not just to pass your driving test but to use the rest of your life; Raj is who you are looking for ”
Chris Taylor: ”Raj is a fantastic instructor and very patient. I had had bad experiences with previous instructors and had felt quite discouraged before I started with Raj. I made good progress with Raj despite not being a natural behind the wheel and managed to pass first time. I would thoroughly recommend Raj to any learner, particularly those who are a bit apprehensive like I was. ”
Pauline Fyffe: ”I had tried to pass my driving test before but without success & as you can imagine, I was nervous about starting lessons again after 2years. Raj was very friendly and he quickly made my worries disappear & confidence grow. He explained everything clearly and logically and as a team, we worked together to iron out my mistakes & bad habits. In particular with manoevers, Raj is excellent as even if you get the reference points wrong, Raj teaches you how to independantly correct these as in real life, nobody always gets things right first time. Raj has a professional way of teaching, & on lessons it seem like you're in the car with a friend, not an instructor. I honestly believe that his teaching seriously improved my confidence on the road, and helped me get through the learning stage at a pace he knows is right for you. Raj's lessons were extremely benifical as I have learned to drive in various road conditions, lighting etc which as a learner are vital to improve your confidence when first independantly driving alone. Raj has a great pass success rate & i would highly recommend him to anybody as he is a fantastic instructor who has helped me eventually pass where others have failed!”
James Dawe: ”This is a reflection of my experience learning to drive under the expert tuition of your instructor Raj Joshi. I found Raj helped me regain and enhance my previously gained knowledge of driving within quite a small number of lessons. He was patient and made me feel at ease in the car again. Every aspect of driving was covered throughly and explained in great detail. Aided by the use of diagrams, model cars and accurate reference points resulting in precise maneuvers. My confidence and concentration grew as the lessons went on, and by the date of the test, I felt well prepared and briefed on the test area. I can't recommend Raj Joshi highly enough to any provisional drivers, his pass record precedes him.”
Siofra: ”Raj is an excellent instructor and I would recommend him to anyone. He is very professional and takes a serious approach to teaching. You really feel as if he is giving you the best possible training as he is meticulous in the way he explains things. He is also very patient and is always happy to go over things until you understand them. Raj is also friendly and pleasant and I am sure you will feel very comfortable, learning with him. If you are at all nervous he will put you at ease. He's always been very accommodating when arranging lessons and will always try to fit you in. I really can't recommend him highly enough and am sure anyone who learns with him will be extremely happy with him as an instructor.”
Aisha McKenzie: ”After taking a few lessons with a previous driving company, I decided to switch to 1st Class Driving School and started taking lesson with Raj. I felt we instantly connected and looked forward to our weekly lessons, I felt comfortable asking questions and if I made a mistake I was encouraged to try and try again. Raj has a great sense of humour and our conversations made me relax which made me less nervous on the road, Raj always went out of his way to help me and I would like to say a big THANK YOU!”
Naama: ”Raj is the man. The best instructor you can ask for. He's sensitive to the level you are at, your skills, your style, and your state of mind. He listens to you, and is very supportive. He is also observant and knows how to show you your blind spots and weak links - so that you can control them in the test. He understands the psychological level of driving, and helps you see where you are not performing and can do better. Raj helps you be a better driver - not just for the test, but for life. He's not pressuring, but still able to create a good robust structure in every lesson. He always gives you good background and takes the time to explain things in details, so that you understand why you need to take care of certain things, and not just memorise them without understanding. That helps a lot in the test, because then good driving comes naturally. Apart from being highly professional and skilled - he's simple a really nice guy, pleasant to be around, good sense of humour, and good spirit. That makes the learning process enjoyable. I would warmly recommend him to any learner, of any level - he will help you get excellent results.”
Betty Tran: ”Raj really takes the time to explain in detail any questions about driving theory. He paid very close attention to the areas in driving I needed work on and the mistakes that I made and ensured that they were corrected. He speaks very clearly and instructions are easy to follow and understand. He is a very good instructor to learn with! When it came time to take my driving test, he offered to sit in on the test with me in order to correct any problems if I did not pass. The car he teaches in is also easy to drive with helpful extra side mirrors to help you do the maneuvers. He is also good company to have whilst driving!”
Mohammed Foyez Ahmed: ”1st Class Driving school is a good and cheap driving school, my instructor was very good, I learnt everything in the 27 hours I did and I passed first time. I give credit to my instructor Raj, he taught me everything in the right manner and I went several times to the test centre to get to know the area so when it came to the test I knew the area well. I would highly recommend this driving school to anyone else.”
Gisele Grace: ”I would like to thank 1st Class for the high standard driving lessons, and a special thank you to you, Raj Joshi, for being so professional, supportive and patient during all my lessons. You're a positive minded person with a positive vibration. You've shown me, on many occasions, that you're not a money sucker by putting learners' needs before money. Your driving tips are very easy to remember and to practice. I would definitely recommend you to anyone looking for an excellent driving instructor. ”
Avril.Bates: ”I would like to recommend Raj as a driving instructor for a number of reasons. First of all and most importantly I passed my test after having Raj as my instructor after only a few short months. Secondly Raj is very pleasant and entertaining which made the learning how to drive experience much more enjoyable than it would have been otherwise. Thirdly Raj is very good at putting you at ease, building your confidence on the road and teaching driving manoeuvres through easy to remember reference points.”
Diluka Perera: ”Learning to drive in London was something I was very nervous about starting and I knew I had to have an instructor who was foremost patient and understanding. After my first couple of lessons I was totally reassured. Raj has a very easy going and calming nature vital for this kind of job. He was able to cater his teaching to suit my pace of learning. He was always very thorough in making sure I understood my weak and strong areas and found ways to improve those things I found difficult to grasp. Each lesson he would recap previous mistakes and make sure we covered them again until they were corrected. Equally Raj good at challenging my skills to extend my confidence. I really started to enjoy driving and looked forward to learning new skills. Raj has developed great techniques in teaching the manoeuvres which meant you could learn them in a structured and easy way. I was not expecting to gain my license first time around so I was ecstatic when I did. Thank you Raj!”
Kirsty Hicks: ”Having originally learnt 8 years ago, Raj helped me to relearn, get back up to test standard and pass with flying colours. He is very patient and easy to get along with, and I would recommend him as an instructor whether you are starting from scratch, or doing a bit of revision like me. He is also able to drive in the congestion zone which was really convenient for someone working in the city. Thanks for all your help Raj, much appreciated!”
Amar Ismail: ”I had a great time learning how to drive a car and passing my test. For that I would like to thank you for your patience and great teaching style that has provided me with the confidence to have a successful exam. I would definitely recommend Raj to anybody who wants to pass their test - an instructor that is guaranteed to make you pass!”
Manpreet Bajwa: ”It is said that "it pays to take a friend on your side" and that's what I was able to do. Passing the Driving test as for everyone else was a horror to me and I really needed someone who could evaluate me on my error points on one hand and generate the confidence in me to show that I can do it all in the end. Raj played a very important catalyst role in my quest for the all important Card. With some driving on my back, Raj evaluated me on all the wrong habits I had developed over the years and ensured that I do not let him down on all the points the DSA would be looking for in a Safe driver. Raj was patient when needed giving time to recover on mistakes made and a Teacher when required to remind me of the new factors i need to take into consideration, significant to pass the test. I found his method to be simple to understand and easy to implement. With some practice and expert direction from Raj, I was able to pass the test i my first attempt surprisingly with some good positive feedback from the evaluator.”
NAA UK Events: ”Thank you Raj for helping me achieve my one aim of the year 'to pass my driving test' - and first time, at that! Your optimistic attitude and constructive tutoring was amazing and really helped me to build the confidence I needed to pass. I'm going to miss your witty banter that made every lesson a joy... If you want a driving instructor you trust that will get you the results you want ‘your driving licence’ Raj is your man – outstanding! Katie ”
David Gigauri: ”Thank you for your time and effort in getting me through the exam Raj! I would like to particularly thank you for your teaching approach, which added a lot of confidence to a learner like me when on the road. I appreciated your patience and the fact that you remained supportive, which is exactly what a new driver needs. Having had lessons with other instructors, I would also like to highlight your ability to skilfully teach how to effectively apply the driving theory to practical situations on the road. Last but not least your lessons were definitely fun, enjoyable and flexible which is important to someone like me with a hectic work schedule. I will be sure to recommend you!”
Chris: “Thanks very much for your support and advice in helping this ‘experienced driver’ from across the pond master the art of UK driving! Joshi’s approach and technique to teaching the subtleties that an experienced overseas driver must master to pass the DSA practical exam were indispensable and I am very grateful. Who says you cant teach an old dog new tricks!!
Michael Smales: “Joshi has all of the qualities of a good instructor. Most importantly Joshi is relaxed and easy to get on with, making lessons more of a pleasure than a chore. Joshi is also very good at understanding your level of ability as a learner, never becoming bored or impatient and at the same time allowing you to progress quickly at a pace you are comfortable with. Finally Joshi is reliable, was always on time for my lessons and was flexible with fitting the lessons in with my schedule. I recommend him thoroughly as a an instructor”
Sebastian: “As an individual who obtained a driving licence some years ago but has had limited driving experience, I enlisted Raj's help and took a course of refresher lessons. The primary goals were to re-acquaint myself with a manual transmission vehicle and a general refresher on driving awareness and practicalities. Based on my experience I would unreservedly recommend Raj; I have found him to be polite, professional, organised and a highly effective tutor. From the first lesson Raj put me at ease and offered practical and pragmatic guidance that has helped me re familiarise myself with driving and handling situations on the road. In particular, I've found his ability to explain the more complicated rules of the road in clear and unambiguous terms invaluable, making the academic side of the driving refresher much easier to digest. I highly recommend Raj to anyone looking to learn to drive or for some lessons to refresh their driving skills.”
Adam: “Thanks Raj for all the help and advice in helping me to pass my driving test. I could not have done it without you! You're understanding of what's likely to come up in the test, the margin of error we're allowed and how to impress and settle the examiners were invaluable on the day.You're teaching style was really well balanced and I can see how you get the most out of your pupils. The flexible timings of lessons was really helpful to me as well. I'm looking forward to starting the pass plus lessons. Many many thanks and best wishes”
Nicholas William: "Thanks for getting me through my test first time and having great patience. If all Driving Instructors were as capable as you I am sure a lot more people would pass their tests!"
Nadia khan: "I would definitely recommend Raj to anybody. He's an excellent teacher, very patient and got me relaxed straight away with being so personable and professional. Enjoyed all my lessons thoroughly and every lesson was high quality and good value for money in comparison to what else is available to learners."
Christopher Ossowski: "Joshi has been very helpful in Helping me an experienced American driver for 10 years, prepare for the driving exam in the UK. He is a very patient and reliable instructor with great teach techniques. Would highly reccomend him to anyone. "
Ciara Phelan: "I passed my test first time and have already reccomended Joshi to other people as he is a great instructor. He is thorough in his lessons and puts in place good practices that will not only get you through the test but will make you a careful and considerate driver in the future. He is extremly patient and knows exactly hwot to calm your nerves and get the best out of you. Joshi has an outstanding first pass rate which is not based on luck but his superior driving instructing skills."
Rob Janes: "I very much enjoyed my lessons with Joshi. He is a very patient and organised teacher. He helped me understand not only where I needed to improve but how to read other road users, this helped me to become a better driver by responding to others around me. Joshi is also a very competant teacher and once i was more confident with my driving we had very engaging conversations. Making my driving not only more enjoyable but also more relaxed. This really helped me pass my test! Thanks Joshi. "
Tracy Godd: "I want to say thank you to Joshi for having the patience to teach me to drive and pass my test. First time I was a big bag of nerves but the second time I got there. I will give my friends and family and there friends and family his number. He is very calm and that makes you calm and relaxed, not like other instructors I have had in the past. THANK YOU JOSHI. It's the best thhing I have ever done for myself and my kids!. "
Mercedes: "Joshi has got to be the best instructor ever. He is the most patient and calm person. He explains manoeuvres and the skills you need in an easy to understand way. He also really understands you as an individual to work at your own level. His way of teaching and presence calmed me which is the reason I had him with me on my test, which after 22 hours of learning, I passed first time. He is a great person and instructor and I would recommend him to any and everyone. "
Maranatha Bennett: "Joshi is an enjoyable and positive Instructor. I look forward to my lessons and how I will be taught. He makes me feel comfortable during my lessons and they are well instructed. I would recommend him to anyone!. "
Christian: “Thanks very much for your support and advice, and for helping this 'experienced driver' from across the pond master the art of UK driving! Raj's approach and technique to teaching the subtleties that an experienced overseas driver must master to pass the DSA practical exam were indispensible and I am very grateful. Who says you can't teach an old dog a new trick!! All the best, Chris “