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2 years ago I started to learn to drive with a well known school of motoring in Luton, on the basis that I had seen a lot of their cars on the road, so I thought that they must be good. I was so wrong, they were crap! I even changed instructors within the school, but to no avail. I have wasted a year of my life and over a grand of hard earned cash too! Both instructors never picked up on that I was driving too fast on approach to smoothly change gears or to anticipate things, or that I was driving too fast to show confidence that I never really had. This was probably because they nagged me in the beginning for driving too slowly, even though I am a slow learner. I gave up driving for a few months because I was so fed up with my progress. I managed to get a car of my own, figured out how gears work, and after a bit decided to find a new instructor. I was so impressed with the testimonials on Graham's site, that I had to give him a go. Thank God!! He picked up on my weak spots instantly, told me to "chill" and hey presto! I started with him in March 2007 and I have passed my test 1st time round 4 months later!! And I am not scared to death of roundabouts anymore!! I am recommending him to everyone I know. He is fantastic, patient, and funny!!!! I couldn't have done it without you.

Graham taught me to drive at the age of 32 in 2005 and I couldn't have picked a better driving instructor if  I'd dug up half of Engalnd! He was patient, never shouts and instilled a load of confidence in me. So much so that I passed first time and 5 days later I drove up the motorway from Dunstable to Birmingham, not a problem! Graham is not just a driving instructor, he's a driving instructor that cares! Obtaining a licence changed my life, I now have a new career and the freedom to go anywhere, anytime. Thanks buddy, you're a legend!

I had been learning to drive on and off for years and had quite a few different instructors. I  was desperate for a promotion at  work but had to pass my driving test first. I joined "The AA" and had no idea who my instructor would be which I was worried about. When I met Graham I was so relieved. He was not only the best instructor that I had, he was the best instructor by a million miles! I really doubted myself  but he gave me so much confidence. Every doubt or excuse that I came up with he would counter it. He was a psychological genius with me and considering I have a Law Degree that is no easy task. He even promised that if he won The Lottery, he would still get me through my test. I cannot thank you enough. Good Luck with "Simply the Best". 

Thanks to Graham I passed my test first time with ZERO faults. I had the senior examiner who told me that she had done 12,000 tests in 18 years & that I was only the 12th person in that time to get zero faults. I am over the moon. You showed me everything and made it all possible. Thank you so much.

Well. What can I say about you other than you are "THE PERFECT INSTRUCTOR". My mum was so worried about me learning to drive & spent ages trying to find a driving school. I am sooooooo glad that she found you. I got on so well with you, it was like being in the car with my best friend. Thank you for absolutely everything you have done for me.

Thanks to you I passed my test with NO FAULTS. Apparently I am in a very elite club now. As you know, I had an instructor before who said that I wasn't doing anything right! My manoevers were terrible & I hated them, but you sorted them out aswell and made them so much easier. You really know what you are doing and you are a brilliant instructor.

I would like to say a big "THANK YOU GRAHAM" for helping me to make a big step in my life passing the driving exam. I have just moved to live in the UK from Croatia and already had a driving licence in my country. However, we drive on the right side of the road & I did not feel secure to drive here. I was permitted to drive for one year so I had to pass UK driving test. I found "SIMPLY THE BEST" driving school on Yell.com and I have chosen it after reading the testimonies of people who passed the driving exam. Now I can say that they are all true. Graham helped me to get the driving skills and I learned manoevers very well which I never learned properly before. For Graham as an instructor and a person I can say that he knows how to get the best of you, giving you confidence and be proud of achievements. 

I am 30 and thought that I would never drive. I was so nervous. It was only because my boyfriend booked me a lesson that I was pushed into it. Right from the start, I knew that Graham would look after me, even when I would panic & freeze, he would be calm. He knew exactly how to encourage me & help me develop.  I even managed to lose my licence on the morning of my test and was very worked up as I was setting off on a year long round the world trip in a matter of days. Somehow he managed to calm me down & I passed. Thank you. Graham is definately the best.

There's not enough words to say how great you are! My first instructor used to shout at me and make me cry so when my husband booked a lesson with you I was nervous. I shouln't have worried because you made things so easy.  I also couldn't believe how much rubbish I had been taught! When I had to stop to have the baby it was a shame but I knew that you would be there for me, so when I couldn't find your number I was gutted. Unfortunately I went with someone else and failed my test. So  when you called me up I wanted to cry. The extra work we did showed me how badly he had prepared me. When we did the test I felt ready and confident. I'll never forget you and please be around for when my kids are old enough to learn. Take care and thank you. Hope to see you soon for Pass Plus. You are SIMPLY THE BEST.

Driving with Graham was brilliant. I had my first driving lesson with him on my 17th birthday and loved it. He taught me so much and in the best possible way. He was patient with everything and he always made sure I knew I was doing it right, when I always thought I was doing it wrong! He was always happy and made conversation, which is definately something to calm your nerves! I am so glad Graham was my driving instructor and I would definately recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive. Thank you so much!

I found "Simply the Best" on the internet and was impressed from the start in how thorough and properly that everything was covered. So much so that I got my daughter to start with Graham on her birthday. She passed before me but that doesn't matter, she is a brilliant driver and it's all thanks to you. You gave us both the confidence to believe in ourselves. Thank you, I never thought I'd be driving but now we both are. It's brilliant and so are you.

I had started to learn with another "AA" instructor, had 15-20 lessons, then he disappeared! So I was transferred to Graham and I really wish that I had him from the start. He showed me so much more, explained things to me and  was so friendly. He brought the human element to our lessons and treated me like a real person. I couldn't have been better prepared for my driving test or for life on the roads. Thanks so much, you are a real star and it's a shame not everyone is like you!   

I had failed my test 3 times and thought that I would never pass. My sister was learning with Graham and told me that she got on really well with him, so I went along on one of their lessons. I knew straight away that he would get me through my test. None of my previous instructors (I had about 3!) ever told me where I was going wrong with my driving. He explained things so well and actually PREPARED me for the test. I had much more confidence to do the test again because I actually knew what I was supposed to do. Thank you, it's been a pleasure knowing you.

My test was coming up in Luton and as preparation my instructor was making me drive to St.Albans and back on every lesson. I was stalling all the time and didn't know why. He only seemed concerned with me getting my foot off the clutch. I really struggled with manoevers aswell. He was the 3rd instructor I'd had and I really didn't feel confident or ready for my test, so I cancelled it. I was reluctant to go with a 4th instructor so I was going to give up altogether. Boy am I glad I didn't because Graham really sorted out my problems and gave me confidence. I felt really well prepared for my test and passed 1st time. Thank you very much.  

It has been a great experience to learn driving with Graham and I am very proud to say that I passed at my first attempt. Graham also taught my Uncle who took lots of lessons with other instructors, but only has 8 lessons with Graham and passed. His greatest quality I think is that he never loses his temper whatever happens or mistakes that you make. As we can see most of his students pass at the first attempt; this is because he trains them to a level which is higher than that of the test standards. I think he is an excellent instructor, very friendly, and I would recommend him to anybody.

My son Manu learned  with Graham and I was most impressed that he drives not like a learner at all.  Graham was very pleasant but also very strict,  not allowing me to have bad habits. But he also did not get cross with me. And that is exactly what I needed as I had been driving in India where nobody drives according to the rules at all.  It was a pleasure to learn to drive correctly and to pass my driving test also. Thank you Graham.

I had 8 lessons with another instructor and I couldn't understand anything he was telling me. I was having big problems with the clutch & didn't even know about looking in the mirrors. Graham explained things perfectly and made sure I understood everything. From then on I started to gain in confidence and felt very well prepared for my test. You are the best.

On my first driving lesson I was scared to even sit in the drivers seat. I was shutting my eyes & holding my breath, even before we had moved! Graham had to keep reminding me to breathe or I'd pass out & to open my eyes to see where I was going!!! By the time I took my test I was confident enough to chat up the examiner & make jokes.  Every lesson we talked about football & everything else imaginable. It was because he took my mind off my fears & made me realise what I was capable of.  I can't believe how easy driving can be. Amazing! 

I learned to drive with Graham when he was with "The AA" and we had so much fun. I had a fantastic time learning to drive. How he managed to teach me when all I wanted to do was chat, I have no idea. But he did. Good luck mate, you are awesome!

I saw an advert in the paper for "Simply the Best" and to me it just seemed to stand out as quality. I had learned to drive back home in Ireland but really needed to pass my test. I had no idea whether I was good enough and did not know how to do any manoevers. But within a month I had passed. All the lessons I did were top quality and I am really grateful. I learned a lot and would recommend "Simply the Best" to anyone.

I used to look forward to my driving lessons, they were great fun and Graham was so friendly. But he still knew how to make sure I was learning at the same time. When I booked my test I was convinced that I wasn't ready for it. But Graham convinced me that I was and he was right. My brother said he was good and he was right too. Thanks.  

My "AA" instructor let me down two weeks before my test and I  was in a panic. But Graham really went out of his way to help me and even did a lesson at 10 o'clock at night for me. My driving and my manoevers improved so much, even in that short time. When I went for my test the examiner was so impressed with my driving that he wanted to know  who my instructor was.  Thank you so much, you really care and know how to get the best out of people. 

I had tried 3 times on my test with "The AA" and had failed every time on roundabouts. I was scared to death of them & knew that I would never pass unless I did something. My husband decided to find another school & booked me with Graham at "Simply the Best". We practiced a different way of dealing with roundabouts, which I must say was much better. He made sure that I did not take the test until I felt confident to cope on my own, which I am very glad of. He is a lovely person and knows exactly how to get the best out of you. He improved all of my driving and manoevers aswell.

Thank you for making learning to drive so much fun. It has made my life so much easier. And thank you for answering a million and one questions. Good luck.

Graham makes learning to drive fun and we got on really well. I'm a confident person anyway but you made me even more confident. I never, ever felt that I was under pressure or exposed to anything dangerous. When I did my driving test I was so relaxed. I knew that I would pass because I knew that I was well prepared. Good luck, you deserve it.

I had been driving for years and had an International Licence, but had to take my UK test. I thought that it would be a formality and just went for the test. I could not believe all the faults I was given. The test was much harder than I was expecting. When I saw Graham at the petrol station that day, somehow I just knew that I must ask him for help. He improved my driving so much and prepared me so well that when I took the test again it was no problem. I will always drive the way that you taught me. Thank you very much.    

Graham taught me to drive from scratch when I was 17. He is so easy to get on with, really cared about me and really took an interest. My lessons were so relaxed and great fun. My Mum used to drive me 20 miles to Luton to do my lessons but it was well worth it. When I passed my test I was so happy, but also sad because I knew that I would really miss my lessons. Good luck always and thank you so much.  

I've been a biker since I was 17, I'm 34 now and I just got fed up with riding to work in the Winter. So I decided to learn to drive. I thought I was pretty experienced on the road but Graham showed me so much more that I never thought of. He made every achievement such a satisfying experience. He has made me a much better biker as well. Thanks, I really, really enjoyed our lessons and learning to drive with you. 

My friend learned with him and he came well recommended. I liked his style and approach, one step at a time, practice, then move on. Everything was well planned, right up to the timing of my test. I felt confident and well prepared. Cheers, I really enjoy driving and knowing how to stay safe.

Thank you for being so patient with me. I was so nervous, especially at roundabouts. You would never shout or get cross when I made a mistake. I have grown up children and they are learning to drive too. It is easier for the young, they learn more quickly. But that didn't matter because you helped me through everything. Thank you so much. 

I have been driving for many years in many countries that I have worked in. I did not realise what you must do to pass the test in the UK. You put very great dedication and effort into my improvement in such a short space of time. I am eternally grateful for your hard work and efforts.

Graham was very friendly,  very fair and also very honest. I wanted to do my test fairly quickly and he said I could but only if I was ready.  I passed first time with only a couple of  faults. Thank you so much.   

Thanks for teaching Vicki and me to drive. We never, ever thought we would drive and now we both can! I don't know how you managed to teach me and get me through the test when I really could't be bothered to learn. You are a great teacher and a great guy.

Thank you so much for all your help. Passing my test means so much for my family and for work. 

I really enjoyed learning to drive with Graham. He knew how to get the best out of me and I felt comfortable and aware of everything that was going on. I learned things that I will remember forever. I did the Pass Plus course aswell which was very useful and great fun. All the best.

I wanted to learn to drive properly & safely beacuse I would have to drive around my disabled mum alot. Graham explained everything very well & taught me a lot of really useful techniques. He made me think for myself to a high level, so much that I feel so at ease on the roads. I personally think I was very lucky to have him as an instructor.  

A business card came through our door when I was 16 and for some reason I knew I had to keep it. Call it fate, but when the time came I called the number for driving lessons. I couldn't have wished for a better instructor. Every step of the way was a bit more up the learning curve. We chatted, we drove, we chatted and drove, and I PASSED. Looking back, it seemed so effortless. Your methods are perfect and now I do believe in fate! Thanks.

I already knew Graham from when he used to teach my sister, so it just seemed natural to learn to drive with him. He is a great instructor, a great teacher, and a great person. 

Thanks alot. It was you that God used as the channel for my success. Thanks for your time and encouragement. Very much appreciated.