What Our Students Say About The Driving Seat
Passing your driving test is a big moment — and we’re proud to play a part in it. Here’s what some of our learners have said about their experience with The Driving Seat.

"One of the best and affordable driving instructors in Birmingham. Very sweet and patient with me, I was able to take my time and not feel pressured. My driving confidence had increased. I didn’t feel like I was getting taught, it felt like an easy going interaction. I learnt very quickly and booked my test within 6 months. Thank you so much."
-Darshan

“I had a great experience learning to drive with this instructor. From the start, she was patient, professional, and really took the time to build my confidence behind the wheel. She explained things clearly, stayed calm in all situations, and created a relaxed learning environment, which makes a huge difference when you’re nervous or just starting out. Her guidance helped me improve steadily and feel fully prepared for my test. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive driving instructor ”
-Ann

"I have been having lessons and driving tests since 2022, failing and not progressing. Then I had lessons with Bhav who intsantly grew my confidence and taught me everything I needed. I used to hate lessons with old instructors, now I’m going to miss my lessons with Bhav. I’m excited for this new chapter of my life and cannot thank Bhav enough for helping me get there. would definitely recommend to everyone!!"
-Ella
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Posted on Google Isobel DoncasterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bhav is an excellent driving instructor! Patient, clear and very friendly: I’d recommend her to other learners in a heart beat!Posted on Google Malaika MahmoodTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing instructor — patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in your progress. She explains everything clearly, boosts your confidence, and makes every lesson enjoyable. Truly the best.Posted on Google Jade AlderTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bav was such a great driving instructor and a lovely person in all! She helped build my confidence so much. Past First time with her, would recommend to everyone ! 🫶🏼Posted on Google aamyma ahmedTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bav is a wonderful driving instructor who makes every lesson feel comfortable and encouraging. She takes her time to explain everything clearly, is incredibly patient, and never makes you feel rushed. I really appreciate how she regularly checks in to make sure we’re okay and feeling confident, which shows how much she genuinely cares about her students’ progress and wellbeing.Posted on Google Sabah UmranTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t recommend my driving instructor enough! From the very first lesson, she made me feel completely at ease and built my confidence step by step. She’s so patient, supportive, and explains everything clearly, which made such a difference to my learning. Thanks to her amazing teaching style, I passed my test, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without her! She always believed in me, even when I doubted myself, and pushed me to do my best. If you’re looking for an instructor who genuinely cares about your progress and wants you to succeed, she is the one. Thank you so much for everything! 🚗✨Posted on Google Hawabi EssakTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A very patient instructor with great flexibility when needed. Very highly recommended.Posted on Google Art33zyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing experience learning with my driving instructor. I’m so happy to say I passed first time with 0 faults, which really shows how great her teaching is. She made everything so easy to understand and always explained things in a clear, calm way. Her tips were incredibly helpful and made a big difference in building my confidence on the road. She also shared really useful content and guidance that helped me improve quickly. Overall, she’s a fantastic instructor — patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping you succeed. I’d highly recommend her to anyone learning to drive!Posted on Google Mya SurtiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bhav's patience, support and bubbly personality makes the driving experience enjoyable-especially for anxious learners. I would definitely recommend🙂Posted on Google Aparna KrishnamoorthyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bhav is a excellent driving instructor. She is patient, clear, understands strengths and limitations of her students. She also stayed calm when I made mistakes. As a first time learner myself I would recommend her for beginners.Posted on Google Halima SadiyaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ive always found driving very difficult which had led me to move from instructor to instructor. However this driving instructor honestly gave me the confidence I needed. She was always patient with myself and explained things in a way that made sense to me. I also overcame my driving anxiety and became more confident on the road due to her teaching style. I strongly felt the lessons were also well-structured and focused on helping me improve. She always encouraged me with my ability to drive and never let me give up despite feeling like I wanted to at times. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a supportive driving instructor that will ensure you pass and understand the rules of the road.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
“Bhav is an excellent driving instructor! In a short space of time, my daughter has come on leaps and bounds — the progress she’s made has been incredible. Bhav is friendly, patient and professional, and always shows up on time without fail. Her prices are very reasonable too, which is a bonus. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to learn to drive!”
-Crystal
“Bhav is not only a thoroughly effective driving instructor, but also a lovely person – she has helped me not only improve my driving skills, but also helped me to reach a point where i feel confident and well prepared to take my test”
-Joe
“I really struggled with finding the right instructor and had been let down by two before. I was recommended Bhav by chance and she ended up being the perfect instructor to help me through my test. Driving lessons had a way more positive and calm atmosphere and I learnt far more in the time with her than either of my previous instructors. I built my confidence and and skills and ended up passing first time. Would definitely recommend!”
-Charis