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Automatic driving lessons with a calm, structured approach New Direction Driver Training helps learners build confidence, understanding and safe independent driving skills in Newark and surrounding areas. We focus on building real understanding, confidence and safe driving for life — not just getting people through the test. DVSA Grade A Instructor Top-grade instructional ability, delivering clear, structured lessons focused on safe, independent driving.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you are looking for an automatic…

If you are looking for an automatic instructor, Tim is perfect! He is very understanding and patient in all possible situations!
Tim gave me the confidence and knowledge necessary to pass the practical test the first time! 🚘😇 I want to mention that I do NOT speak English very well but he was very patient with me and helped me throughout my journey. I highly recommend him! 😇

9 April 2026
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Reply from New Direction Driver Training

Thank you so much Catalina, I really appreciate this 😊

You did amazing and fully deserved that first-time pass — your hard work and determination made all the difference! 🚘

I know language can feel like a barrier at first, but like we proved… driving has its own language.

As they say in Romanian, “limbajul condusului este universal” — the language of driving is universal 👏

It was a pleasure helping you through your journey, and I’m really glad I could give you the confidence along the way.

Stay safe on the roads and enjoy your independence! 😇

— Tim

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor

I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. From the very first lesson, he made me feel completely relaxed and at ease behind the wheel, which really helped build my confidence. I genuinely looked forward to every lesson, as they were always positive, encouraging, and enjoyable.

When it came to my test day, he was incredibly supportive and reassuring, helping to calm my nerves and keep me focused. His patience, professionalism, and ability to explain things clearly made all the difference. I’m so grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive.

8 April 2026
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Reply from New Direction Driver Training

Thanks Aaron, really appreciate you taking the time to leave this.

You were great to teach — always up for it and willing to learn, which makes a big difference. I’m glad you enjoyed the lessons and felt confident going into your test.

All the best with your driving and enjoy the independence! 🚙

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic instructor!

I honestly can’t recommend Tim highly enough! After having lessons with several different instructors over the years, I’d started to believe that driving just wasn’t for me. But Tim completely changed that.

His teaching style is calm, clear, and incredibly supportive. He has endless patience, a great sense of humour, and an ability to explain things in a way that just clicks. He made me feel at ease from the very beginning and built my confidence lesson by lesson which made the learning experience so much more enjoyable.

Thanks to Tim, I not only passed my test last week—but with zero driving faults, which I never thought would be possible!

If you’re nervous, lacking confidence, or just looking for an incredible driving instructor, Tim is absolutely the instructor you need. I’m SO grateful for everything he’s done to help me achieve this. Thank you, Tim!

25 March 2026
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Reply from New Direction Driver Training

Thank you, Casey — I really appreciate that.

You stuck with it even when it felt like it might not come together, and that’s what made the difference. Once it started to click, your confidence just built from there.

Zero faults is a brilliant result, but more importantly you’re now driving calmly and in control — which is exactly where you want to be.

Really pleased for you, and glad you enjoyed the process along the way.

All the best with your driving 👍
Tim

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Look no further!

If you are looking for an automatic instructor who is both professional and personable, Tim is the one. He has a deep understanding of the road and a unique ability to build a student's confidence from the ground up. I loved that it wasn’t a one-size-fits-all'—they changed their approach whenever I struggled with a certain manoeuvre until it clicked. A brilliant experience overall.
Tim has given me the confidence and knowledge to pass both my theory and practical tests first time!

2 April 2026
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Reply from New Direction Driver Training

Thank you, I really appreciate that.

You did the hard work — especially sticking with things when they didn’t click straight away. That’s what makes the difference.

Glad the approach worked for you and even better to see you come out of it confident, not just test-ready.

All the best with your driving 👍

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