Young Driver Reviews 7,228

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their friendliness, patience, and professional approach, which greatly contributes to a positive learning environment. The booking process is frequently described as easy and efficient, and the overall service is highlighted as excellent, with many appreciating the clear instructions and well-organized sessions that build confidence in young drivers. However, some customers also noted issues with the booking system, experiencing administrative errors that led to instructor changes. A few other people felt that the instruction provided was rushed or not sufficiently informative, with some instances where the driving time was perceived as limited or the explanations unclear, particularly for new drivers.

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User experience

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Booking process

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Instructions

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought for my sons birthday I'm so glad I did Was a great day and cant believe how much actual driving he did in the 1/2hr slot as this was his first time driving and he really enjoyed the experienc... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great 1st experience. An hr flew by. Cones, Reversing, 3 point turn and many other things experienced. Great to watch, great view from Bridge. All kids smiling afterwards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked a driving lesson with 'Young Driver' for my teenage son. Instructor (Andy) was friendly and professional. Venue at Cribbs Causeway Bristol was a little small but laid out well. My son enjoye... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Grandson enjoyed the lesson ......he felt that he had actually learned to drive,this was his second hour lesson .... he understood how to use the clutch, this experience really boosted his self est... See more


Company details

  1. Driving School

Written by the company

Behind the wheel of a Suzuki Swift or similar vehicle, kids over 9-years-old can have their first taste of proper driving in a safe environment, on private land with a specially trained professional driving instructor and in a dual-controlled car. They’ll learn how to change gear, steer, manoeuvre, tackle junctions and so much more! Little ones aren’t forgotten, younger drivers aged 4-9 can also have fun and learn the basics of driving in our specially designed, and built by us, Firefly Sports electric supercars. We have 70+ venues across the UK, so you're likely to find a Young Driver venue conveniently located near you. With more than 1.4 million lessons delivered and 14 years of experience, we are the leading under 17 driving school in the world. Fun, safe and memorable are our main keywords and we’ll make sure those apply to your youngster’s lesson every single time they have a driving lesson with us.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

Both instructors (2 children: 13F & 11M) were excellent, building on previous lesson experience and increasing confidence of the children behind the wheel in a calm and patient manner. This is why we keep coming back.

22 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AMAZING EXPERIENCE

On arrival at Sheffield Utilita arena we met with the instructor (mark welch) who we’ve seen 3 times now and is absolutely brilliant. We had booked an hour long session and had no complaints other than the fact that the cones are severely deteriorating and can’t be used for much longer, it’d be better if they received some more cones/ obstacles and then it’d be perfect!

8 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience was fantastic from start…

The experience was fantastic from start to finish would definitely recommend. The booking was easy staff are so friendly and have used several locations all are easy to find well signposted. Can be recorded for the young driver and plenty areas to observe

7 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Relaxed instructors

The instructor immediately put the my daughter at ease and she said that he was a calming influence throughout the lesson helping her to get the most out of her experience

7 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous

Brilliant
Highly Recommend
Instructor was vwry nice and patient and put my 10 year old at ease. She loved it! Cant wait to go again

7 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Birthay present for my neurodivergent daughter

We booked a Young Drivers session for our daughter’s 14th birthday, and I honestly cannot praise the team enough for the experience they gave her.

Our daughter has significant intellectual disabilities. She is non verbal and finds it difficult to follow even simple instructions, so we were unsure how much she would be able to participate. From the very first phone call, the staff were supportive and attentive. All the information we shared during booking was clearly passed on to the team at the venue, which made a huge difference on the day.

When we arrived, the site manager, John, met with us beforehand and took the time to explain the thoughtful adjustments they had made so that our daughter could safely take part. His kindness, professionalism, and genuine care immediately reassured us.

Her instructor, Stuart, was equally incredible. He showed such patience and understanding, made her feel comfortable, and worked beautifully within her limitations. Most importantly, he ensured she had a positive, enjoyable experience. Seeing her so happy and engaged was truly special for us as a family.

We were so impressed that, although this was originally meant to be a one off birthday treat, we have booked another session with them.

The entire experience was outstanding. The staff we encountered was welcoming, supportive, and respectful. The environment felt genuinely inclusive and disability friendly, which means more than I can express.

I would absolutely recommend Young Drivers to any family, especially those with neurodivergent or disabled children. They went above and beyond to make something possible that we were not sure would be, and we are incredibly grateful.

28 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Son absolute loves it

My Son absolute loves it. This is given him great confidence in driving. He has learnt so much and will make it so much easier when he is 17. Highly recommend the process is so easy and all done in a controlled environment.

22 February 2026

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