TESTIMONIALS
Donna’s School of Motoring
Driving lessons based in Gislingham, Suffolk and covering Diss, Norwich, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds
Cassii: Donna is an absolutely fantastic driving
instructor, so patient and understanding. I have
dyspraxia and always knew it would be a challenging
task learning to drive but she would always try to
understand how I was viewing things so she could help
me improve. She went up and beyond what I expected
from her, I cannot recommend her enough!!
Catrin: I would highly recommend Donna, she made me
believe I could pass and I did first time! I honestly cannot
thank her enough for all the time and effort she has put
into me to make me believe I could pass and helping me
build up my confidence since I was a nervous wreck!
She will push you to achieve anything you are unsure
about but also talk you through it so you understand
exactly how to do it and even if you do make a mistake
she talks you through what you did wrong and how to
correct it. Thank you so much!!
Harry: Donna was an absolutely amazing instructor. She
was very patient and adapted her way of teaching to
help me to understand something if I was struggling. She
responds very quickly to texts and any queries about
lesson times, including letting you know if there is any
change or delay so you’re not wondering where she is,
which is very useful. Overall, a fantastic instructor and
person and would 100% recommend anyone wanting to
learn to drive to contact Donna.
George: Very good teacher and very understanding.
Taught me the best way possible and now I’m very
confident on the roads. Highly recommend to all people
looking to pass quickly.
Jasmine: Donna has a thorough, detailed approach to
her work that is especially helpful to anyone who
particularly struggles with driving and feels they need an
explanatory approach in order to understand the rules
and apply them correctly. She is meticulous in analysing
situations as they unfold on the road and will leave no
stone unturned in making sure you understand exactly
what you should do, when and why. Driving took me
longer than I had anticipated, but thanks to Donna's
positivity and encouragement I have now passed. She is
someone who takes personal pride in helping her
students succeed, and her consistency and admirable
patience means that - no matter how much you may
struggle - she never gives up, nor allows you to give up
on yourself. Thank you Donna!
Chloe: I found driving very difficult in the beginning (to
me there felt like a thousand things I had to do and
remember), but with Donna's constant support I was
able to feel comfortable and happy behind the wheel. It
really is true that she teaches you to drive for life; and I
would honestly recommend her to anybody. Thank you
Donna, you are fabulous!!!
Emily: Just passed with Donna first time! Although I
struggled a lot with driving and holding concentration,
Donna was there for me continuously boosting my
confidence and supporting me. She has provided me
now with a wide range of skills I need for life to drive
safely and become a confident driver. Would
recommend Donna to anyone, she's friendly and a
brilliant trustworthy instructor. Will miss her lessons!
Abbie: It took me quite a few hours to get up to test
standard but Donna was extremely patient and she was
able to help me by finding out the best ways in which I
learn. It was so benificial to learn how to drive with
Donna and she has made me feel confident with both
my knowledge and practical skills, I have gained
valuable experience and I would undoubtably
recommend her to anyone who wants to learn how to
drive!
C. Nugent: Learning to drive with Donna was great, she
really understood me. Not only did she teach me to pass
my driving test but she taught me for life. I feel really
confident driving and I would recommend Donna to
anyone.
Tazzie: Learning to drive with Donna has not just been
about passing the practical, but about learning how to
drive for life. She really understood me and how to get
the best from me, structuring my lessons to develop all
of the skills I needed for driving, and I always felt I was
making progress. She is a fabulous teacher who has
coached me to success and I would definitely
recommend learning to drive with her. Thank you Donna!
Cecily: Donna is a great instructor - she is incredibly
friendly and chatty which really put me at ease when
driving. She not only helps you to pass your test but also
teaches you to drive for life, meaning I now have the
confidence to take on the roads by myself. I was very
nervous and anxious to start with but Donna was so
patient and kind through it all, working at my level the
whole time. Donna is genuinely a lovely instructor and I
would thoroughly recommend!
Lisamarie: Donna is very patient and an excellent
teacher. She gave me all the tools and confidence
needed to be a driver for life.
Tobin: There's thousands of driving instructors roaming
around God’s green earth, I had one and failed a test
and then moved on to Donna and couldn't have been
happier. She'll teach you, coach and push you all at the
same time and it's a lot to take in. However I know I
wouldn't have passed my test with another motoring
school. She's got the knowledge and the practice to
bring your driving skills from 0 to a million. Whether
you’re a fresh driver who's never even sat in the right
hand seat of a car or you’re a semi-experienced test
failer like I was before Donna then this instructor here is
who you’re looking for. I mean, sure you could go to
chilled or chillax or flying colours or anyone who pops up
on your Google search while you hunt for the best one.
But if you’re looking to ACTUALLY develop real driving
skills and learn how to drive safely instead of just
learning about how to tick boxes on a test examiner’s
sheet then this is the motoring school you've been
struggling to find. You see the 5 stars, they’re not there
for no reason. Couldn't have thanked Donna enough,
she's got the care, the drive, the enthusiasm and know
how to make you the driver you’re aching to be.
Yasmin: Donna is a committed and friendly person, she
will push you to reach your full potential and prepare you
for life ahead as a driver. I personally came across
plenty of struggles, for instance with observations and
awareness whilst learning but Donna stood by me,
pushing me to reach my goals. Resulting in me passing
my test first time with only one fault and praise on my
observation and awareness! You can count on having a
laugh during your lessons whilst getting things done.
Thank you so much Donna, I truly appreciate it, have a
wonderful life!
Ethan: A very experienced and helpful driving instructor
that encourages you to do your best with a firm but fair
attitude towards the learner, which I feel was the best way
of learning to drive. Definitely worth the money I have
invested in these lessons.
Alex: Donna was a great driving instructor who helped me
by adapting to my learning style. I also learnt a lot about
myself through the lessons. Thanks Donna for being so
good through my learning and an all-round lovely person!
Callum: Donna was a fantastic driving instructor, she was
very patient and would adapt lessons to suit me, she was
very calm and reassuring on my test day, I would thoroughly
recommend Donna, I can’t thank her enough.
Sophie: A great driving instructor! I began driving by doing
an intensive course (not with Donna) which didn’t work for
me. After this I came to Donna where I realised there was
so much more for me to learn! Although I struggled in some
areas, Donna was excellent and had many techniques
which helped me overcome these bad habits and succeed
with my driving. I recently passed my test with just three
minors. Thank you Donna.
Matthew: Donna was my first driving instructor and we got
on right from the first lesson. When things didn’t go quite to
plan Donna took the time to explain what was needed in
getting things better. She has the patience to guide you to
become a safe and confident driver. On my test day I was
very nervous and Donna was happy to ride in the vehicle
with me during the test and even though I had a last minute
change of car the day before the test I still passed with one
minor. I can not thank you enough Donna and will
recommend you to anyone looking for a driving instructor in
the future.
Stacey: If everyone had Donna as their driving instructor
then the roads would be a much safer place! She puts you
in the right frame of mind so that you become a safe and
sensible driver. She has built up my confidence and the
improvement that I have made with her in the past few
weeks has been tremendous. She is very friendly and
trustworthy. A brilliant instructor who teaches you to drive for
life, not just for test. I would strongly recommend Donna to
every single person I know who wants to learn to drive.
Lucy: Donna is the most professional, patient and amazing
instructor around. She puts all her time and effort into what
she does to make sure you are a safe and confident driver,
her aim isn't to just prepare you for your driving test, she
prepares you for the world of driving for the rest of your life
and makes sure you can deal with any situation given to
you. I would recommend Donna to anyone and everyone
looking for an instructor!
Luke: I couldn't recommend Donna more! She is so
reliable, friendly and professional! Donna doesn't just teach
you to pass your test she teaches you for life! She will also
find the best way of teaching you as an individual to benefit
you and make you a more confident and comfortable driver.
I personally will recommend Donna to anyone learning to
drive, thanks Donna!
Harry: Donna is a fantastic driving instructor and will ensure
that you get the overall achievement. Although doing an
intensive course was very hard, she has taught me how to
drive for life, not just learning the test routes. Can't
recommend enough! Thank you Donna, couldn't have done
it without you!
Maddie: Before starting my lessons with donna I was really
struggling with my driving, she gave me the confidence I
needed. She is really friendly and changes her technique of
teaching to suit you. No matter how much I struggled she
never gave up and she kept me strong! She always made
sure she fitted me in when ever I needed and it worked
really well around my job. Donna made sure she was
always punctual for my driving lessons. I highly recomend
her for your own driving lessons, friends or your children.
Dan: Extremely good instructor - professional, patient and
friendly. Donna teaches you to drive not just for the test but
for life. Highly recommended instructor.
Sarah S: I enjoyed my lessons and felt comfortable around
Donna which helped me feel relaxed on my lessons and
test. She is an amazing instructor with lots of knowledge to
support you. No matter how much you struggle she will
never give up on you.
Nicola: Brilliant teacher who was patient and nurtured you
through learning to drive well! Donna makes sure that you
are safe when driving and that you learn the skills needed
and feel confident to drive by yourself when you pass.
Lovely and kind person and would recommend her to
anyone wanting to learn!
Therix: While I was learning to drive, I heard stories from
my friends about their instructors, being too harsh or not
helping them progress, and I found that with Donna I
encountered none of their qualms and misgivings. While
learning with her I found she was an instructor who was
incredibly versatile as was necessary between students,
working to suit the way I needed teaching when it differed
from other people she'd taught. She endeavoured to vary
the directions we took while learning so I wouldn't fall into
the trap of learning by route, and on top of teaching
progressively, provided stimulating conversation to make
everything feel more relaxed so I, as an Aspergers case,
would take in the information more readily. All in all worth
the time and money, and I would definitely recommend her
to anyone learning to drive.
Sarah: Donna is an amazing driving instructor who is very
patient and supportive. Whenever I was struggling with
anything she worked with me to find ways to help me
through. She is very friendly and would recommend her to
anyone. Thank you Donna for helping me past my test!
Isabel: Learning to drive with Donna was the best way to
learn, always putting me at ease and making me feel
comfortable and knowledgeable with what I was doing. I
would recommend Donna to anyone, as she is very caring
and passionate about what she does.
Tori: I went with Donna not knowing much about driving
and have now passed my test. I definitely could not have
done it without her help. I enjoyed my lessons and felt
comfortable around Donna which helped me feel relaxed on
my lessons and test. She was flexible when it came to the
way she taught me and changed things depending upon
how I learnt best and what I was comfortable with. I would
recommend her to anyone. Thank you Donna for teaching
me how to drive!