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Testimonials.

It is always a pleasure to receive such positive feedback from my pupils & their parents & I thank them all for their comments over the years.

Customer Testimonials

Paul has taught two of my boys to drive and pass and he has been brilliant.

I.WS. Billingshurst

 

Paul has been a great instructor to three of my children - all passing first time. He is not only a patient and informative instructor, he also gets to know the individual and teaches them as individuals. For example, 2 sat their test in Paul’s car, and another in her own car - at Paul’s suggestion. It really helped her confidence and enabled her driving to improve. Thank you, Paul, for your support and I hope when you pass any of my ‘children’ out on the roads, they are driving well! We will always think of your driving lessons whenever we pass the Thomas Beckett traffic lights, amongst other notable Worthing locations.

F.C. Barns Green.

 

Paul was an absolutely amazing instructor, he taught me how to do everything from beginning to end as I had no prior experience and was incredibly patient and a very good teacher and really helped me understand what I needed to do to pass and showed me how to be the best driver I could be. He was also an amazing help in booking tests as well, all of my tests were found very fast by him and he was an amazing support in helping me pass and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without him. A very friendly and lovely instructor who is very calm and encouraging as well, I would recommend Paul to everyone who wants to learn to drive.

W.H. Billingshurst

 

Paul was an amazing driving instructor he taught me everything I needed to know! He’s calming and funny and he always made sure to make our lessons fun and enjoyable which made me look forward to our lessons. I would 100% recommend Paul to any new learners. He made me feel confident when it came to my test too. Thank you so much for teaching me it’s been such a good experience!

T.H. Pulborough

 

Paul was such a good driving instructor, he made me feel confident when driving and helped ease my anxiety while driving very well. He helped me secure my license quickly and I would recommend him to anyone.

E.T. Pulborough.

 

Paul was a very good second driving instructor to have, with my first instructor knocking my confidence and making me feel unsafe and anxious to drive. Paul did a great job to make me feel safe and build my confidence again. With Paul skills and patience, it allowed me to enjoy his lessons and pass my test first time. Thank you Paul for teaching me.

K.T. Billingshurst.

 

Paul was an amazing driving instructor and helped me to secure my license very quickly while remaining safe. He is very friendly and calm which made me look forward to my lessons and ensured I had 0 pressure while driving his car. Highly recommend to any new learner. Thank you very much for teaching me!

H.T. Billingshurst.

 

Paul is a fantastic teacher, I would recommend him to friends, he was very respectful & my son enjoyed his lessons, thank you for giving him the confidence which led to a first-time pass.

P.L. Billingshurst.

 

I would recommend Paul to any new learner he is so lovely and made me feel as calm as I could be in the car. It was a fun and relaxed learning environment. I found him through others who had passed with him either first or second time, I passed first time and that was definitely down to the confidence and the enjoyment of driving that I gained from lessons! I learnt how to not Stall with Paul! Thank you so much for teaching me to drive and more importantly the confidence to do so! :)

E.S. Billingshurst

 

Hi Paul,

Just wanted to let you know how much confidence you have given Eve. They have just driven all the way (5 hours, not nonstop!) all the way to mid wales for a holiday and back again all by themselves! I’m so proud of them. Thank you so much for instilling confidence and such a safe mindset into their driving. I cannot thank you enough and keep up with your great work. Best wishes. 
M.S. Billingshurst.

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Paul was absolutely amazing and was incredibly supportive whilst teaching. His sheer experience and knowledge really shows and allowed me to really improve my driving and pass first time. I would recommend Paul to all others who are looking for a truly nice and experienced instructor.

T.C. Billingshurst.

 

Paul is a very patient and diligent driving instructor. His lesson plans are well thought out and he can adapt based on your previous learning level. I came back after about 6 years of not learning and I was given all the support I needed. Genuinely would recommend this to any learner :)

J.B. Billingshurst.

 

Paul has been amazing. From the very first lesson he put my mind at rest - I am a bit of an overthinker and can get anxious, but Paul just settled all my nerves. He has really supported me and helped me grow in confidence. Would highly recommend him and want to say a massive thank you now for getting me through my test first time in horrific weather and traffic!

K.O. Billingshurst.

 

I would recommend Paul as a driving instructor without a doubt. He is patient, clear, and has unparalleled knowledge of the roads and the process of passing your test. Additionally, he has made a real effort to support my accessibility needs, from helping me manage my anxiety to supporting me to request the driving test reasonable adjustments I needed to pass. Thank you Paul!

S.S. Billingshurst.

 

Paul's experience shines through with his knowledge and ability to answer and explain all questions thrown at him. He has been kind and supportive in helping my daughter through her test and understanding of her anxieties and needs. Patient, flexible, organised, all you want from an instructor - will always be the one I recommend if asked. Thanks Paul!

J.S. Billingshurst.

 

Paul is an incredible teacher.  He not only taught me what I needed to pass the test but filled me with confidence and so many great habits to follow me for life with my driving.  His way of teaching was outstanding. After experiencing other instructors, Paul’s lessons really stood out to me as I felt each one was of massive value. He takes a lot of pride in his teaching, and it shows!  I especially appreciated how much thought goes into his lesson plans. Everything we did felt it was very tailored to me and addressed the exact areas that needed to be addressed. THANK YOU PAUL!!!

L.A. Five Oaks.

 

I would highly recommend Paul. He is a great teacher, lovely to talk to and flexible to fit in with your schedule. He was patient when I made a mistake and talked me through it so I got it right the next time. I am pleased to say I passed first time. Thank you Paul.

L.P. Billingshurst.

 

Thank you very much Paul for helping me pass first time. Paul has been a great instructor, helping me get over anxieties with driving and teaching me great skills! :)

R.W. Billingshurst.

 

Paul taught my daughter Ruby to drive and she has just pasted first time - what an amazing instructor.  If he is available do not hesitate to get in contact - 100% recommend !

T.W. Billingshurst.

 

Paul was always a brilliant teacher. So nice to talk to and taught me everything about driving in a very easy way with constant support. He made the whole experience very enjoyable and relaxing. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. Thanks!

J.H. Billingshurst.

 

Thank you so much Paul for your help and patience with teaching me to drive. Our lessons were always relaxed and free from stress, with the perfect balance struck between teaching/learning and having a chat! With the huge backlog of tests at the moment, Paul went above and beyond, constantly checking for cancellations in order to fit me in ASAP which was much appreciated :-)

L.S. Billingshurst

 

Paul is consistently punctual, well organised and a good communicator. He is flexible, has a good sense of humour and is also patient and kind and very knowledgeable. I would thoroughly recommend him to teach anyone to drive. Thanks Paul for your support in helping our daughter pass her test.

C.S. Billingshurst

 

I passed my test first time, Paul was a great instructor and gave me lots of support, particularly on my test day where I was extremely nervous! His patience was super helpful in boosting my confidence with driving, something which I really appreciated in earlier lessons. Thank you so much Paul!

E.W. Chichester

 

Christopher has enjoyed driving with Paul. He’s been very patient and giving up his time to teach him, especially when doing a test on a Saturday. Thanks Paul, we will see you next year when you teach my middle son.

I.WS. Billingshurst

 

I started off as an incredibly nervous driver and Paul has been amazing in helping to boost my confidence, and putting me at ease, only pushing my comfort zone when we both felt I was ready. He is lovely and funny and easy to talk to, and I will miss our weekly lessons! I passed first time today all because of him, thank you Paul :)

O.M. Billingshurst

 

Patient and kind with a good sense of humour, I would definitely recommend Paul as a driving instructor. He has taught both of my daughters and they both passed first time. My youngest daughter had been a nervous driver to begin with but she has truly blossomed under Paul’s tutelage. Thanks for everything Paul!

D.M. Billingshurst.

 

Paul has taught two of my children so far and both passed first time. Not only have they passed, both are excellent and confident drivers. My daughter was a really nervous driver in the early days and Paul was calm and reassuring, enabling her to build in confidence. He answered all her questions. Not only did she pass first time, but had ZERO minors!

F.C. Barns Green.

 

Thank you again so so very much, and I will continue to recommend you to anyone that is asking after a driving instructor because as far as I’m concerned you are the best and all three of my kids loved their lessons with you.

E.T. Billingshurst.

 

Paul is punctual, helpful, what a great driving instructor ought to be. Thoroughly recommend!

A.N. Billingshurst.

 

I would highly recommend Paul when learning to drive, he is very patient and understanding but also helps to correct whenever things do not go smoothly. He does incredibly well to fit in everyone’s lessons with his busy schedule and is always very accommodating with cancelling and rescheduling lessons, making learning to drive a pleasant experience.

A.T. West Chiltington.

 

Thank you very much Paul for helping me pass first time, taught me some really key things to help me become a better driver. Thank you!

E.D. Billingshurst.

 

Thank YOU, Paul. Your kindness, patience, understanding and support of Annie was so very appreciated. She’ll miss you. Thank you for teaching her, Paul :-)

A.C. Billingshurst.

 

It was a great experience learning to drive with Paul, leading to passing first time!

Z.P. Billingshurst.

 

I highly recommend Paul as a driving instructor. He always kept calm, worked really hard with you and adapted to fit every students needs very well.

C.B. Rudgwick.

 

Amazing instructor. Paul was very helpful in keeping me calm if I was feeling too worried or stressed whilst driving.

A.S. Pulborough.

 

Paul was very professional and a good teacher he taught me to be a safe and responsible driver.

A.C. Ifold.

 

I would 100% recommend Paul to anyone looking to pass their test. I was incredibly nervous when I started driving and Paul made me feel much more at ease. Thank you Paul.

T.C. Billingshurst.

 

Hi Paul. Thanks so much for teaching Scarlett to drive. Her confidence has improved so much over the last few months. Thanks again.

K.C. Five Oaks.

 

I cannot thank you so much for all the help and support in getting Albie through his driving test, we're absolutely thrilled and I can tell it's given him a huge boost in confidence. And also thank you for managing to get him a last minute driving test before he goes off to uni. You're a star!!

M.S. Billingshurst.

 

I couldn’t recommend Paul anymore he has been amazing!! I managed to pass first time which I never thought would be possible. Some amazing facts of the local area which is an added bonus haha!! Thank you again, BOOM!!!!

H.J. Billingshurst

 

Paul has done an excellent job at getting me ready for driving in the real world and in the last few weeks I've really brought all the skills together that I've learned along the way to be able to pass my practical test on the first go earlier today with only 3 minors.
J.W. Billingshurst.

 

My experience using Paul for driving was fantastic! He was not only punctual and easy to get on with, he also made an extra effort in his spare time to bring my test as far forward as he could! Thank you very much Paul!

B.W. Billingshurst.

 

I couldn’t recommend Paul enough. Both me and my older sister have now passed due to his support and excellent teaching methods. He made me feel confident in my abilities and relaxed behind the wheel. Thanks to Paul, I feel safe continuing my driving independently.

J.H. Billingshurst.

 

Paul has now supported two of my four children to pass their test. It has been a pleasure to have my children come home after a lesson being positive and upbeat. From talking to them they have both told how patient he is when they had made mistakes.  They also said they find him easy to talk to and get advice. One described him as a ‘legend’. One evening, one of them said “I am glad we have Paul teaching us” as some of their friends at school had not had the same experiences with other instructors. Paul has always been honest to my children about their ability and when they are ready for their test. He has then tailored their lessons around what was needed by them to get them ready. My children have come home with good knowledge which he has imparted in them. Paul, thank you for developing my children to have good road and observational skills. Thank you in a time when the roads have become a challenging place, that you have encouraged them to have a balanced safe mentality on the road. It has been a pleasure and I look forward to you teaching my other daughter and son. Kindest regards and thank you again.

A.E. Kirdford.

 

Absolutely fantastic instructor. Very friendly, patient, helpful and very time efficient. Got me to pass my test with no minors within 3 months of driving!

A.B. Billingshurst.

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I have thoroughly enjoyed my start to driving and I only have Paul to thank for that. He has been so amazing to learn with, so much so that I passed on my first attempt. Paul is a friendly, professional and skilled instructor. I couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks for everything! :)

M.L. Wisborough Green.

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Paul is a fantastic instructor! I didn't pass first time but Paul helped me to learn new things and become a better driver. Because of covid it meant that I was pushed back. And with the huge demand for driving tests it was a long road but I got there in the end!!!

A.M. Billingshurst.

 

Huge thanks for all you've done with all our kids... They couldn't have had a better teacher and we know this last 18months has been SO challenging. We really appreciate all your patience and flexibility with each of their different characters.

S.K. Rudgwick.

 

Billingshurst Driver Training helped me prepare for my test and gain confidence on the road. I was supported and encouraged all the way. Very good considering he's a councillor. :-)

A.K. Rudgwick.

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Paul is an amazing teacher. Even through the covid pandemic he kept things organised, very very happy with how everything went, thank you Paul.

O.E. Barns Green.

 

Commenting as a parent of one of Paul's pupils, he was reliable, punctual and responded quickly to any queries that I sent. We followed all the guidance that he gave re practice etc and my daughter passed first time. Would recommend.

A.WD. Billingshurst.

 

Paul has been an excellent instructor who I would recommend to anyone. He is friendly, calm and patient during lessons which is especially helpful if you are a bit nervous about driving, as I was. He gave me an honest and accurate idea of when I was ready to take my test so that I was able to pass first time. Thank you Paul.

Z.WD. Billingshurst.

 

Paul did a really fantastic job getting both of our children to pass first time. The most recent being during all the covid restrictions as well with all the added pressures that put on his teaching. Thank you so much. We’d recommend you to anyone without hesitation.

R.B. Pulborough.

 

Amazing support given to me throughout my process of learning to drive. I would highly recommend. Thank you.
K.S. Billingshurst.

 

In spite of so much disruption caused by the pandemic, I’ve had a fantastic driving experience with Paul. Our lessons were really engaging and diverse, and I felt like I had progressed so much after each one. I’ve just passed my test and feel confident and calm on the roads. I would definitely recommend. Thank you!

E.D. Billingshurst.

 

Paul what an amazing driving instructor; my daughter enjoyed her lessons with Paul.
P.L. Billingshurst.

 

A very friendly and relaxing environment to learn in. Definitely worth every penny!

B.C. Billingshurst.

 

Paul is great, very professional and a nice bloke. He has taught all 3 of my children and they all managed to pass first time. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn how to drive.

S.C. Billingshurst.

 

Thank you for teaching me how to drive. While it has been a great experience, the pandemic didn't help much. You're helpful, kind, you were patient with me, kept giving me advice on the different situations we encountered.
J.R. Billingshurst.

 

Paul was an amazing teacher who was flexible, and helped give me the courage I needed to pass my test and finally become a driver.

A.S. Pulborough.

 

As parents, it was important to find a driving instructor with a great reputation and we didn’t have to look very far as almost all of my daughter’s friends had learnt to drive under Paul’s excellent tuition. My husband and I both drive automatic cars so our daughter had no opportunity to practise driving in a manual car other than when having a lesson with Paul. However despite this and being unable to practise during lockdown, her progress wasn’t hindered and with Paul’s expert guidance, she passed first time. She always felt comfortable with Paul and we would definitely look to use Paul again when the time comes for our youngest daughter to learn to drive. Many thanks.

D.M. Billingshurst.

 

Paul is a great instructor as he is very easy to get along with, which makes you feel comfortable as a learner driver. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants a helpful and clear learning experience! Paul ensures that you are well ready and know what to expect before your test, which eases a lot of nerves!

G.M. Billingshurst.

 

Had a really enjoyable time learning to drive thanks to Paul’s relaxed and encouraging personality. I passed 1st time with no faults! Would recommend to anyone”

O.B. Billingshurst.

 

When I was looking for a driving instructor, I was told that Paul was an amazing instructor. He made me feel at ease at every lesson and showed me everything I needed to know to successfully pass my driving test first time. I would highly recommend Paul as a driving instructor!

C.R. Pulborough.

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Absolutely brilliant instructor. Always really patient and makes sure you know how to improve and really friendly and funny to help put you at ease.

S.K. Rudgwick.

 

Paul was a really great driving instructor and was excellent at making me feel confident driving. He is welcoming and funny so you don’t feel too stressed in the first few lessons and made sure I felt able to pass my test first time on my test day. Would recommend!!
Z.J. Billingshurst.

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It was a pleasure to learn with you and you always managed to keep me motivated in learning to drive, and each lesson was always an enjoyable experience. :)

E.P. Coolham.

 

Paul was an absolutely amazing instructor and was very calm and patient with me. I would definitely recommend him to any learner drivers. He was easy to get on with and got me well prepared for my test which I managed to pass first time! He got me not only ready for my test but for all the driving I’m going to be doing on the roads now. Thank you Paul for all your help!

C.B. Billingshurst.

 

Paul was so helpful with teaching me everything I needed to know to pass my test 1st time! Would definitely recommend for any learner driver, very patient and helped me overcome all areas I struggled with.

H.B. Kirdford.

 

I chose to have my lessons with Paul after hearing fantastic things about him from friends and family. Learning to drive is both a really challenging and scary experience but every lesson Paul made efforts to put me and ease and to explain things properly to me through videos, app simulations and demonstrations. I really liked the teaching style and felt confident that I had covered everything that I needed to pass before the test. I had lessons once a week for 1 - 2 hours and which fitted into my free periods at college and this was really helpful. On the day of my test, Paul prepared me really well and made me feel very comfortable when driving. He recapped possible test situations and areas with me, of which many came up in my test! I passed with 1 minor, first time and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. I’ve been driving for a few weeks now since my test and feel very confident with all of the skills that Paul has taught me. I would highly recommend, thanks Paul! :)

L.T. Kirdford.

 

Paul is an excellent driving instructor and I can’t recommend him highly enough. He is very encouraging, patient, funny and fits lessons around you. I enjoyed all my lessons with Paul and thanks to him my driving has not only massively improved but I am now a much more confident driver. My mum was taught by Paul over 18 years ago and when it came to me starting to drive, without a thought she went back to Paul and he became my instructor! Thanks again Paul for teaching 2 generations of our family.
N.B. Billingshurst.

 

Over the past four or so years, Paul has taught our three sons to drive and they all loved him. He was patient, calm, explained things clearly and was generally a very nice guy. He's flexible if you need to change dates and quick to respond via text. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants a good, reliable instructor. Thank you, Paul.

S.H. Adversane.

 

Paul was absolutely amazing. Very calm and patient when you got things wrong and then explained clearly and constructively what went wrong and how to fix it. Paul was very easy to get on with and I would highly recommend him as a driving instructor.

H.N. Loxwood.

 

Absolutely brilliant. Couldn’t ask for anyone better. Highly recommend.
W.G. Alfold.

 

Paul is easy to get on with and a very good instructor. I passed first time as I know a number of his former pupils have; why would you look any further? Cheers Paul I'll see you on the road.
O.C. Billingshurst.

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Thanks to Paul I passed first time and thoroughly enjoyed my learning experience! He is always very accommodating if you need certain time slots. Paul is patient and is very good at calming you down if you start to get nervous and is excellent at giving tips and techniques to drive safer. Paul also taught my sister and she passed first time, we both agree that he's the best driving instructor and we wouldn't go anywhere else if we needed any more help with anything!

A.R. Billingshurst.

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Just wanted to thank you yet again for teaching another one of my children and getting him through, he is chuffed to bits and already out in his car !!  Thank you so much, you have been fab and I know both Lucy and Harry loved having you as their driving instructor, one more to go, please don’t go retiring !!!!

E.T. Billingshurst.

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Paul is friendly, patient and understanding and I would thoroughly recommend him as a driving instructor. My mother said she was so pleased with how he helped me gain confidence and pass my test without the use of a car to practice in. He is now going to teach my brother to drive as we are both so impressed with him.
I.H. Billingshurst.

 

Thank you for teaching me and being so patient. Don't think I could have wished for a better instructor.

I've been driving around in my Polo all day!
H.B. Wisborough Green.

 

Paul is a very great and supportive instructor, after only 30 hours’ worth of lessons he was able to prepare me for my driving test which I passed first time with only 2 minors’. I would recommend Paul as an instructor to anyone.

T.B. Rudgwick.

 

Paul is an amazing instructor, who is very encouraging and calm. He took me through 2 months of lessons and I passed first time with one minor. I would highly recommend Paul as he is very experienced, knowledgeable and professional in his job but also very friendly and approachable. Thank you very much for the lessons :)

E.E. Pulborough.

 

Thank you Paul for teaching Lucy how to drive, she always looked forward to her lessons and you always made her feel confident behind the wheel, so much so that she passed 1st time and she is absolutely thrilled as are we, you are a fantastic driving instructor and we are looking forward to seeing you again very soon to teach our Son. Thanks again you are a star. :-)
E.T. Billingshurst.

 

I really enjoyed my lessons with Paul and found him incredibly encouraging and supportive building up to my test, I would highly recommend him. Thanks again.
A.R. Pulborough.

 

Paul is a great teacher and really understands you and what you need to help learn. Paul is very patient. Got me through the lessons and I passed 1st time. Thanks Paul.
D.P. Barns Green.

 

I honestly cannot recommend Paul enough, he is a five-star driving instructor! Having never even heard of a clutch before I started driving lessons, Paul instantly put my nerves at ease with his calm, friendly & humorous approach. He is an incredibly patient and professional instructor and was very reassuring at all times, despite driving not being a skill that came naturally or quickly to me! I would highly recommend Billingshurst Driver Training to anybody looking to driving lessons, you won't find anyone better. Thank you so much Paul!
F.P. Billingshurst

 

Had Paul for a year of lessons and he was great. Great instructor, great lessons with flexible hours. Would highly recommend.
M.W. Billingshurst.

 

I always looked forward to my lessons with Paul. He conducted his lessons in a very friendly manner which made the driving a lot less scary and stressful. I cannot thank him enough for teaching me to drive; thanks to him I feel extremely comfortable and confident on the roads now. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone thinking of driving, I wouldn't have wanted anyone else.
J.T. Kirdford.

 

Paul is an amazing driving instructor and I could not thank him enough for teaching me and staying patient. Thank you so much Paul!
C.R. Billingshurst.

 

Paul is a really good driving instructor, someone who really makes you feel relaxed and comfortable behind the wheel and when you pass first time can't complain about anything. 
C.T. Rudgwick.

 

My girls all enjoyed their lessons with Paul. He taught them with skill, humour and patience and always encouraging them to think independently. A job well done!
R.W. Alfold

 

Paul is an excellent driving instructor, was very patient and calmed me down when things went wrong. Very reliable and friendly, highly recommended. Thanks again Paul.
A.W. Wisborough Green

 

Paul is a brilliant instructor who is very flexible with the time you have available with lessons. I passed first time with about 38 hours on the clock with no other lessons. Paul made a fairly daunting task actually enjoyable and I would recommend him to anyone regardless of confidence or past experience. Oh and thanks for the interesting conversations as well.
S.M. Dial Post

 

Thank you very much for helping me achieve a first time pass from no previous driving experience. You provided me with sound advice and were a reassuring presence throughout the process. I would highly recommend you to other new drivers. Thanks again.
M.W. Billingshurst

 

Paul is an incredible driving instructor, he made me feel confident on the roads and on the test, leading to a first time pass which I had not thought as possible due to my lack of driving knowledge at the beginning. I would strongly recommend Paul to anyone and I'm extremely grateful for everything he's taught me, thanks Paul!
H.V. Billingshurst

 

From not knowing anything about cars, I passed first time and could not thank Paul enough. He gave me confidence in lessons and also gave me valuable tips and guidance closer to the test, many of which I am finding useful driving on my own now. Paul was also very flexible with fitting lessons around school and other commitments, and I would definitely recommend him to others. Thank you Paul!

K.K. Rudgwick

 

I had not driven at all before my first lesson with Paul, however he was an excellent instructor and gave me confidence from day 1 as well as the necessary skills for a first time pass and I would definitely recommend him to anyone. Thank you.

B.R. Billingshurst

 

Learning to drive can be incredibly daunting but Paul makes it so much easier. He is funny and totally calm and so experienced that he knows everything there is to know about driving! Paul is flexible with lessons and is the great at preparing you for test day. I would recommend him to anyone, especially if you are a nervous driver like I was. Thank you Paul, I couldn’t have passed without you.

H.F. Pulborough

 

Paul was a fantastic driving instructor, really nice guy and helped me pass first time and really improved my driving skills in not too long in the car with him. I would strongly recommend him to anyone.

M.D. Billingshurst

 

Paul was the most amazing driving instructor for me, which resulted in me passing first time, overcoming 2 major operations and he kept me strong all through the process. 9 long months spent learning to drive, I wouldn't change it! My pass was very well deserved and I could not have done it without Paul! Thank you again! X
H.C. Billingshurst

 

Paul was a great driving instructor as I've never been a natural driver but I soon became more confident as he helped prepare me thoroughly for my test. He was flexible with lessons and planned them around college times, which was very convenient for me. His lessons were enjoyable as he had a good sense of humour and always remained calm. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is nervous or new to driving as he made learning to drive fun and reassuring.

G.M. Pulborough

 

Paul was a fantastic driving instructor who always was patient and always friendly and chatty which helped the initial nerves a lot. Was flexible to book lessons around college time and was very understanding of schedules and other commitments. I would strongly recommend Paul as he was a great guy to learn from. Cheers Paul.

R.C. West Chiltington

 

Paul was amazing. Not only was he an outstanding teacher he was also an incredibly friendly person. He always remained calm and patient when I was learning to drive and that made a huge difference! Because of Paul I will look back fondly on the time I learnt to drive, each lesson was enjoyable and hugely informative. If you live in and around the Billingshurst area and want to take driving lessons, look no further than Paul, he is fantastic.
D.H. Billingshurst

 

Paul is an amazing driving instructor, he has so much patience. I would definitely recommend him to anyone as he really prepared me for my test and driving as well. I could not have asked for a better instructor as I passed first time round. Thank you very much Paul.
O.T. Pulborough

 

Paul is a brilliant driving instructor, amazingly patient and truly knows everything about driving! Very calming during stressful situations and will definitely make sure you are prepared for your test! Couldn't thank him enough for all the help and would definitely recommend to absolutely anyone. 

J.B. Ifold

 

So I passed my test first time today, all down to in my opinion the best instructor you could have! I learnt a lot in roughly 20 hours! Absolutely faultless! Highly recommended! Thanks:)

L.C. Billingshurst

 

I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU Paul for helping Lauren with her driving and your patience with the cancelled test. She is so pleased to be driving and all your efforts have been very much appreciated. Best Wishes.

J.B. Billingshurst

 

Paul is an amazing driving instructor, who has so much patience. I would thoroughly recommend him, as he prepares you huge amounts for your test. I could not have asked for a better instructor. Thank you.

L.B. Billingshurst

 

I would very much recommend Paul! He is very patient and makes learning to drive fun. Paul is very flexible in timings of lessons which is great as I had to fit in lessons around my college timetable. After 3 months of lessons I passed first time and I can't thank him enough. He has given me confidence to become an independent driver. Thank you!

Y.B. Billingshurst

 

Paul is a brilliant driving instructor with a great car to learn in. He gives a fun and relaxed environment and is very patient. Passed first time with one minor, couldn't have asked for a better teacher! I definitely recommend.
L.S. Billingshurst

 

I would strongly recommend Paul to anyone learning to drive, but I would especially recommend him to anyone that is anxious about driving. He is extremely patient and reassuring and has a great sense of humour, all of which contribute into making learning to drive an awful lot less daunting. I can't thank him enough for how much he has increased my confidence on the road! Thank you Paul!

E.D. Loxwood

 

Paul is a fantastic instructor! He has been so patient and helpful whilst I have been learning and I cannot thank him any more, even if I made silly noises 24/7. Even with last minute changes I managed to pass my test first time and this was all down to Paul for helping me become confident behind the wheel and stay calm during all sorts of surprises. I definitely recommend Paul. Thank you so much!!

E.O. Kirdford

 

Paul has become the go to instructor for anyone in the Billingshurst area and surrounding villages. Although I had driven a bit before starting lessons with Paul, he has spent the last six months working with me to achieve the best outcome in my driving test. I can't thank Paul enough for not only putting up with me but for teaching me the fundamentals of driving. He's patient, cooperative and pretty much everything you would want in an instructor. For those looking to start driving and are in need of an instructor... Look no further!!

M.WG Billingshurst

 

I passed my driving test today despite my wobbly start. Paul is very patient and understanding and has helped me to build my confidence as a driver. Definitely recommend. Thank you Paul!

C.S. Billingshurst

 

Passed my test today with Paul! Having gone from never even heard of a clutch to passing first time was an amazing achievement and most of the credit should go to Paul for his amazing hard work and patience (including when I forgot my left and rights)! Couldn't be more happy with Paul as a driving instructor and would definitely recommend him! Thank you so much!

O.H. Ifold

 

I have just passed my driving test today and I honestly don't think I would have been able to do it without Paul's help and support the whole time. He was always very patient and understanding and never made me feel nervous or under pressure. He was recommended to me by a friend and I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends or family. Thank you so much for everything Paul.

D.A. Kirdford

 

Just passed my test with Paul and I must say he was a fantastic instructor. Patient, informative and kept me motivated and positive even at some points I was struggling with certain parts of driving. Just an all-round great instructor. My sister recommended him and I will happily recommend him to my younger brother, thanks for everything Paul :)

A.B. Barns Green

 

Paul got recommended to me after I had started to have lessons with a different instructor which I wasn't getting very far with. Paul is a reliable, friendly and definitely a patient driving instructor; who also gave me huge help to pass first time! Thank you Paul!

D.B. Billingshurst

 

Huge thanks to Paul for helping me past first time! Brilliant instructor, gave me a lot of confidence with my driving. Overall a brilliant instructor, patient, friendly and easy to get along with. If you're looking for an instructor, Paul's your man, would highly recommend!

A.S. Billingshurst

 

Massive thanks to Paul. After learning in my teens with a questionable instructor, failed tests and knocked confidence, a few years on I have finally passed. I would definitely recommend Paul; patient, friendly and reliable, top guy!! 

K.A. Billingshurst

 

Seriously guys, why look elsewhere? This man is the man to learn to drive with. Always reliable, friendly but most of all an amazing driving instructor. He is passionate about teaching people to drive unlike others I’ve had in the past. I certainly would recommend Paul. Thanks Paul for helping me achieve my dream. 10/10

S.G. Billingshurst

 

After many recommendations I am so happy I decided to choose Paul. Paul is very patient and is very easy to get along with, and fits all your lessons to suit you. Each lesson he explains what you will be doing and how to do in way which you will understand and I never felt awkward or uncomfortable asking any questions. Now I am driving on my own Paul has made me feel confident on any decision making I may need to take and now I love driving thanks to Paul! I would fully recommend Paul to anyone that wants to learn to drive as he's a brilliant instructor. A massive huge thank you to Paul again for helping me pass first time, you hero!

H.J. Pulborough.

 

Big thanks to Paul for all his time and patience with me; he was a big help and always turned up on time. Would definitely recommend him! And once again thanks Paul!

D.W. Billingshurst

 

After failing 4 tests with a previous instructor my confidence was very low and I never thought I would eventually pass!! But after choosing Paul I passed 5th time!!! He is very patient and explains things without making you feel stupid and has a brilliant sense of humour! Would definitely recommend... thanks Paul!!

E.V. Billingshurst

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Massive thank you to Paul for his patience and perseverance, I passed! Paul is an excellent teacher, and was very accommodating with his lessons to fit around my full-time hours. It was very appreciated. I would recommend Paul to any family and friends looking for a reliable instructor with a good sense of humour! Thanks again Paul.

R.L. Pulborough

 

Thank you so much to Paul for getting me through my driving test! He is so patience and knows exactly what he is talking about. He's got lots of good advice and makes learning to drive so easy to fit in around full time work and will try his hardest to fit around you. I am so thankful to all my friends that recommend him to me!

E.M. Horsham

 

Really enjoyed the experience of learning to drive with Paul. Such a good teacher, and has really given me confidence in making decisions on the road. Would totally recommend to anyone who is wanting to learn to drive. Thank you very much Paul!

Z.D. Barns Green

 

I have really enjoyed learning to drive. Paul has given me confidence in my decisions and invaluable advice on how to keep my driving safe. I too will recommend Paul to anyone looking for a patient and reliable instructor. Thank you very much Paul!

E.R. Billingshurst

 

What can I say? If you need a solid driving instructor with plenty of patience, skill, and teaching technique, he certainly the driving instructor you need! He has helped me learn over 2 whole years as I worked full time (shift work) and was always helpful in trying to get me a session despite not having one for a few weeks between. Friendly and just a barrel of laughs, but in no way takes away from his professionalism and attention to detail. Top man! Thanks again Paul Highly Recommend.

J.W. Billingshurst

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So happy that I chose Paul as my driving instructor and I am definitely going to be recommending him to all my friends who plan to learn to drive. He is an excellent teacher as well as a friend with a lot of patience and helped me gain more confidence in my driving and didn't let me give up. Thank you for all of your help and support Paul and I am going to miss having driving lessons with you!

M.F. Southwater

 

I would definitely recommend using Paul when learning to drive. His lessons where relaxed and he is very patient. He has help me gain my confidence as a driver and helped develop my technique which allowed me to pass my driving test first time with no minors. Thank you for your help Paul! :)

E.W. Alfold

 

I wouldn't say driving was a skill that came naturally to me but Paul was really patient and understanding every time I messed up. As well as being great company, he always told me the information I needed to know for the situations we came across so I could grow in confidence and be prepared for driving alone. I'm so grateful for all his help and will genuinely miss my driving lessons!

P.S. Rudgwick

 

So after an awful experience to say the least with a previous driving school which left me feeling rubbish,unexcited and glum about learning to drive, Paul took me on and made me actually LOVE driving!! After my very first lesson i felt an improvement and happy after. I couldn't thank Paul enough for getting me through my tests. Paul wasn't just a fab instructor he listened, understood, supported and gave me the push i needed to believe in myself and get more confident on the roads, and for that i will be forever greatful. I will always recommend to anyone i know learning to drive because Paul worked miracles with me i wouldn't of been able to do it without him! Thanks Paul for all your help :)

J.H. Billingshurst

 

As a parent I would highly recommend Paul Berry. He brought out my daughters confidence after a bad experience with a different driving school. He was patient kind and caring and above all a fantastic teacher. Thanks Paul, you done a brilliant job!

W.H. Billingshurst

 

“My daughter was rather nervous at the prospect of learning to drive, but Paul put her at ease during the lessons and built up her confidence resulting in a pass first time. Thank you so much Paul for your hard work and patience.”

J.B. Ifold

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“I felt Paul was an excellent driving instructor for an array of reasons. Firstly he was always on time and would always ensure the lesson finished when required. Secondly lessons were always relaxed and moved at a steady/manageable pace. Lastly Paul always went into detail about certain aspects of driving, which meant my skills progressed a lot faster”.
M.S. - Billingshurst    

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“I started taking lessons for Paul after swapping for a previous driving instructor. I needed about 5 lessons to scratch up to perfection and then I was ready to take me driving test. Paul is a very very good teacher, he must have been as with him I passed my driving test first time with only TWO minors. Thank you Paul for everything! ":)

J.J. Wisborough Green

 

“I never thought I would ever pass my test. I feel so happy now, driving around in my new car!! Thank you so much for all your help and patience”.

S.A. Loxwood

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I think you are a very approachable, friendly and definitely the best driving instructor I ever received teaching from. I took the intensive training course and used my own car, which resulted in a very reasonable block booking price. Paul was very understanding and booked my lessons when it was convenient for me and had a schedule for every lesson in advance. I can't recommend Paul enough as a driving instructor, he adds a personal touch to his teaching which made me remember things even better. I wouldn't have any doubts about going with Paul and he especially made me feel at ease on my driving test - which I passed first time.

Thanks for being such a great driving instructor.

J.R. Billingshurst

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“Up until I took lessons from Paul Berry I’d found driving a daunting experience, but Paul’s clear instructions, positive attitude and kind sense of humour took the edge off it all. Now that I’ve passed, I’m so pleased! All my friends recommended Paul to me. I’m so glad they did, I’ll certainly be doing the same!” 

L.D. Billingshurst

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“Paul’s a great teacher. I learnt a lot from his lessons, which he always made fun and interesting. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher”.

S.C. Fittleworth.

 

Paul is a fantastic driving instructor and I would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive. Paul is very patient and teaches you at your own pace, which I was thankful for. He is friendly and also makes you feel at ease! Thank you for all your help!

A.B. Partridge Green

 

I couldn't have been happier with my driving lessons. I felt relaxed and at ease at all times due to the friendly atmosphere of the lessons, which I found helped me to become a more confident driver. I was ecstatic when I passed my driving test first time, which just goes to show learning with Paul was a good move! Lessons revolve around the pupil and times and days are flexible which helped me when it came to fitting in my college work.   Just want to say thank you very much Paul for all your help!!

G.S. Billingshurst

 

Paul is an affable, pleasant and talented teacher who helped me to pass my test first time. His style of teaching meant i gained the ability to be a calm confident driver on the roads and I never felt stressed or overstretched when in his lessons as he always patient. Paul was my only instructor, and luckily for me the only one i needed. Thanks again.

O.D. Pulborough

 

I began learning to drive with Billingshurst Driver Training after many of my friends had learnt with Paul and highly recommended him. I had spent a couple of months learning with another driving school a few years previously, but grew disheartened with them and stopped. I’ll admit that driving was not something that came naturally to me, and I didn’t have a huge amount of confidence within myself when it came to getting in a car! But with Paul’s incredible patience, motivation and skill, learning to drive became something I enjoyed and appreciated as an important skill to have. Paul was able to offer me regular lessons, and was very competitively priced. Having only passed my test a few weeks ago, I now feel very calm and confidant being on the road by myself! Thanks so much once again, Paul!

S.C. Billingshurst

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I would recommend Paul to any learner looking for lessons as he is patient and teaches you at a pace that suits you which is very comforting and helps to give you confidence. It is because of Paul that I was able to pass my test first time. I am very grateful so thank you Paul!!!

D.G. Storrington

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I know a few people who learnt to drive with Paul all of which passed first time, including me! He was really easy to get along with right from the start & always made me feel calm & at ease in the car. He always managed to fit lessons in at a time that suited me & really goes the extra mile to help you not just pass your test but be a good driver in general. Id highly recommend him to anyone I know as I don't have a bad word to say about him! Thank you Paul :)

N.S. Pulborough

 

Learning to drive with Paul has been a great experience and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to start driving. He helped me to overcome problems that I struggled with allowing me to gain and build on my confidence in driving. I found it great having an instructor who I could genuinely get along with and feel comfortable whilst driving as I believe this is very important.

Thank you for teaching me to drive :)  x

J.W. Pulborough

 

Thank you for teaching my son to drive, he's not the most natural driver but Paul put him at ease & gave him confidence. He fitted his lessons round college & he's just passed his test first time.

G.F. Billingshurst

 

I looked forward to my driving lessons every time. You made me laugh and are a fantastic driving instructor. Thank you so much for getting me through my test!

K.H. Billingshurst

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What can I say. Fantastic. Paul is a skilled trainer that both helped me and my sister pass! Fully recommended to all!

L.R. Ifold

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After starting my driving lessons with Paul, he helped me build my confidence driving. I would definitely recommend Paul as his lessons were relaxed and I am now comfortable driving alone after passing first time!

M.W. AlfoldAmazing instructor. Paul was very helpful in keeping me calm if I was feeling too worried or stressed whilst driving.

A.S. Pulborough.

 

Paul was very professional and a good teacher he taught me to be a safe and responsible driver.

A.C. Ifold.

 

I would 100% recommend Paul to anyone looking to pass their test. I was incredibly nervous when I started driving and Paul made me feel much more at ease. Thank you Paul.

T.C. Billingshurst. I started off as an incredibly nervous driver and Paul has been amazing in helping to boost my confidence, and putting me at ease, only pushing my comfort zone when we both felt I was ready. He is lovely and funny and easy to talk to, and I will miss our weekly lessons! I passed first time today all because of him, thank you Paul :)

O.M. Billingshurst

 

Patient and kind with a good sense of humour, I would definitely recommend Paul as a driving instructor. He has taught both of my daughters and they both passed first time. My youngest daughter had been a nervous driver to begin with but she has truly blossomed under Paul’s tutelage. Thanks for everything Paul!

D.M. Billingshurst. 

Yvonnes' story...

When my husband and I came to England from New Zealand in 2007, he kept on at me to exchange my driving licence from a NZ one (gained in 1964) to an English one. Mistakenly thinking I had five years to do so, I blithely continued to drive here and there transporting kids to school and going shopping.  Finally I gave in to his nagging. In November 2009 I sat down to do the business and fill in forms and pay the money

 

To my horror I found that my NZ licence had expired. If it had only been a year I could have renewed it and then exchanged it. But it was eighteen months! Naturally I had to stop driving having been doing so illegally for a while. There was no way round it; if I wanted to drive (and I seriously had to, believe me) I had to go for my English licence. 

 

December 2009:  Studied for Theory Test and passed with flying colours (piece of cake I thought) Next a driving lesson with my son-in-law  (G) who had been a driving instructor. Reached the end of the driveway to be told I wasn’t steering properly and I had made a dangerous turn into the A272. Backing was also a disaster, as well as roundabouts. Some miserable lessons and practices later I thought maybe I could squeak through. G didn’t think so but I went anyway – I am a bit stubborn.  At least I now could steer in the approved manner. 

 

January 2010: First Practical driving test.  Used the Clio (manual) – not one of the approved home cars! Didn’t warm to examiner when he nearly wouldn’t take me out but he relented. It was at Crawley- Home of the Roundabouts.   Didn’t  pass.  No worries try again.

 

March 2010:  By now decided to go to a driving school so I could use their car (manual).  Fortunately Paul Berry was available. Went out with him (quite) a few times. Learned backing mostly, learned roundabouts –sort of, learned to do all the looking bits – sort of. £62 later another test at Crawley; I am a bit stubborn. Used Paul’s car again.  Guess what – out walks the same examiner! Bravely I went forth. This time HE stepped on his brake at a roundabout. Didn’t pass. Some worries, try again

 

April 2010: Able to pay extra and get another test date. We holiday in Worthing and I knew area better so I decided to go there.  By now I was doing better. Encouraged by Paul’s good advice and relaxed manner, we thought we might be there. Backing will never be my strength but I was doing okay. Roundabouts still a little tricky and observations nearly there.  The examiner at Worthing was lovely. He put me at my ease and I thought we’d done brilliantly until we reached a roundabout and I did it again – I didn’t give way soon enough and had to give way in the middle of the turn. Didn’t pass. Serious worries.

 

May 2010: Getting desperate. Thinking about which gear to use and when was distracting me from paying close attention to traffic. Decided that since I mostly drive an automatic that I would use the Scenic for this next test. Oops can’t use a car with out a middle of the car handbrake. Double oops, not insured for the Vitara (automatic). Scrabble to get insured in time.  At last ready again; fourth time lucky?

 

Back to Worthing. Same examiner again! Sigh of relief. Out we go. Great concentration at all intersection and roundabouts. Head waving back and forth like at a tennis match observing and observing. I thought I did okay

AND I HAD!!!!!    PASSED!!!!

 

There were two things I hated not being able to drive for all that time.

 

  1. We take our freedom to just hop into the car and go when we feel like in most cases. Being dependent on having another person and arranging my life around other people’s was really awful. The freedom I experienced when I got my licence was incredible.

 

  1. When you are a probationary driver everybody who is your co-driver seems to think it their right to make suggestions and critique your driving.

 

 

Now in retrospect I know that I was not a safe driver, even though I had been driving for a very long time and I suspect that many other people driving today aren’t either. Road rules change, we develop bad habits, and we get complacent about our observations. Much as I hated having to do the tests so many times, it sharpened up what I did know and made me learn the right way to do things.  It also made be very aware of how important it is to drive well and how seriously the DSA takes driving safely.

 

To achieve the test, I believe it is very important to have a driving instructor who is able to encourage you and correct you without making you feel like an idiot, who can show you what you are doing wrong and how to do it right, who is there every step of the way. I was blessed. I had Paul Berry.  Thank you Paul."

 

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