Driver and Rider Training Nottingham - Sutton-in-Ashfield

lana L.

I'm a very anxious person and driving was really daunting to me, I started first learning to drive with my dad and after that not going so well I was really nervous and not excited with the idea of taking lessons with a professional.

I couldn't be happier with how every single lesson went with Kris. On my first lesson with Kris, taking lessons with a male instructor seemed really scary but Kris was very quick to pick up on this and was amazing in reassuring me and validating my fears, never once have I felt uncomfortable in his presence. Kris is calm, and so patient even when I made really "silly" mistakes I never had to feel ashamed.

He was really open-minded and willing to accommodate for what I needed everyday, I cant express how much this is appreciated. My disabilities can make it really difficult for me to become calm after any kind of stress but Kris' calm energy is infectious and seeing him calm made me calm in response.

Every lesson we covered something new, or something I wasn't too comfortable with yet, anything challenging I mentioned Kris remembered and we would cover it until I become confident. Kris is excellent in being informative and making instructions and tips as easy to follow as possible. He always made it crystal clear that any questions are welcome and I never felt stupid for asking anything. Kris was very attentive when I was driving, there was never a moment when I was worried about crashing, I came pretty close once but he was INSTANT with his reaction, my dad who was sitting in the back was very impressed.

Kris was MORE than able to help me get ready for my test within exactly A MONTH which is insane and I passed with 0 minors. I seriously can't thank him enough and I will never forget how much this experience has changed my life, I will always be so grateful for him.

I so highly recommend Kris, he is an amazing instructor and person, I appreciate every conversation we have had. Again, I can't thank him enough there aren't enough words or gratitude. I lacked confidence and believed I didn't deserve as much space as everyone else before meeting Kris and I can CONFIDENTLY say now that my mindset has completely changed thanks to him.

Thank you so much for giving my confidence I never thought I would have again Kris.

Donna M.

From my 1st lesson Kris put me at ease with his continuous support and advice. I was so nervous on my first lesson with him because I'd never driven an automatic car before but I thought it was awesome.
My 1st lesson was on 18th July 24 and I passed my test (with 0 faults) on 26th September 24, I was so happy, I just want to say thankyou so much for all of your help.

M H.

I recently learned to drive with hand controls with Steve Griffiths. He has been great. From the first lesson, Steve was friendly, patient, kind, and understanding of my needs. I hadn’t been on the road since 2008, and I was driving with regular controls. Transitioning to hand controls was like learning to drive all over again, especially after such a long break.

Steve took time to ensure I felt fully in control of the vehicle before we moved onto the main roads. He gave me step-by-step guidance to prepare for being in traffic on main roads, and the new driving journey felt manageable. He also helped me build confidence in situations that initially felt challenging.

Steve also tailored the lessons to my abilities, ensuring I had ample time to practice and master each skill at my own pace. Whether navigating heavy traffic, turns, roundabouts, parallel parking, car park space parking, or driving on dual carriageways and motorways, Steve challenged me. Equally, he made sure I felt comfortable and safe.

Each time I did something new, Steve suggested we stop and take a breather, and he gave me targeted feedback before continuing with the lesson. He was very encouraging and made sure to congratulate me each time I tackled something new.

He was always on time and good at communicating lesson scheduling information.

Thanks so much. I am now independent and driving on my own. I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for an understanding and skilled instructor for adapted controls.

Sherlene S.

I couldn’t be happier with my driving lessons with Paul! He was recommended to me by the technician who installed a left pedal on my automatic car, and it was indeed the best recommendation. Having never used a left accelerator pedal before, I was a bit nervous initially, but Paul’s patience, professionalism, and clear guidance made the whole process easy to understand. He is incredibly polite, accommodating, and honest, and he’s also so easy to talk to, which helped me feel comfortable right from the start. Now I see why he and his team are so booked up! I’ll definitely be recommending Paul to family and friends.

As someone wheelchair-bound, I was genuinely grateful for Paul’s kindness. He went above and beyond to help me in and out of my house and into his car without a single complaint. Who does that these days? He’s just genuinely a lovely guy! Five stars anytime!

Chris P.

Getting back driving after GBS syndrome was very much helped along by Paul at DRTN. Great car to practice in with all adaptions to chose from, great advice on all steps I needed to take to get driving safely. Great experience would highly recommend Paul. Thanks very much.

Sabina D.

I would like to recommend you a wonderful teacher, therapist Kris Jozefiak who supports you in every situation and in moments of doubt , Very patient and understanding. He has an extraordinary ability to clearly explain what seems complicated, especially to those who are just at the beginning of their driving career.

Ash M.

I was really nervous to learn to drive, and felt very vulnerable as a disabled road user. Kris immediately put me at ease and is a patient, respectful and supportive instructor with a great sense of humour. He didn’t give up on me when I didn’t believe I could do it and constantly built up my confidence with encouragement and fun lessons. I would highly recommend DRTN and especially Kris. I can’t imagine a better instructor to teach me how to drive.

Abdullah B.

I can't recommend Kris enough - having had international experience, I needed lessons for UK driving. Kris was brilliant, he identified immediately what needed work and was just fun to work with. He is very pleasant, patient and amiable which is why I would especially recommend him to first-time drivers as well.

I passed the first time with only a few hours of lessons with Kris - happy with my decision.