“The cost and the hours to suit me around college were important”
One of the most important criteria for me when looking for a driving instructor was that they instruct well. Also, the cost and the hours to suit me around college were important.
I found learning to drive simpler than I thought it would be! John teaching methods were very good, he was always calm and patient.
I would recommend the driving school as they are affordable and the instructor was good.
Mac Love – Sturry
“Johns teaching methods were easily to understand”
The most important criteria for me was to have trusted recommendations from a friend who was in a similar situation to me who also had young children. I was very restricted to when I could have lessons so the availability and location of lessons were important.
Johns teaching methods were easily to understand. Seeing demos and re-watching live footage of my driving on the Ipad was really helpful, allowing me to make changes and improvements to my driving. I was anxious and nervous but John made me see that I just needed to focus on each step before moving onto the next one.
I would defiantly recommend John and the driving school. As a more mature person learning to drive, you want to know that your instructor would make you feel at ease and not worry too much about making mistakes.
Sophie Loughlin – Canterbury
“I passed with Zero driver faults. Five Stars!”
The most important criteria for me when choosing a driving school was they have a good reputation and pass rate. Also, the price and length was important.
Learning was more enjoyable than I was expecting because of the relaxed atmosphere with John.
His teaching methods were very helpful especially being able to watch what I did on the IPad and the interactive simulations for teaching how to do certain things.
I have already recommended the driving school to friends as it was a very enjoyable, friendly and reliable service that I received. I passed with Zero driver faults. Five Stars!
Emily Abel
“Chris was amazing, calm and relaxed”
I chose the driving school as they were well recommended and had a good price. Also they was very popular very well rated locally.
Chris was amazing, I’ve struggled for a very long time with having anxiety and depression. He was amazing and he made my experience a lot easier
Chris’ teaching methods were brilliant, we covered everything we could possible cover and the mock test is a great idea.
I would definitely recommend you to anyone as it was a great service, no trouble at all. The lessons fitted in with my busy work schedule and Chris was amazing calm and relaxed but still got me to where I needed to be.
There is nothing to improve, all in all brilliant 5 star experience.
Zoe Jones
“Karen was very thorough and clear and she was always calm”
The most important criteria for me when looking for driving lessons was good recommendations and that there was a female Instructor available.
Whilst learning to drive I found that it takes time for things to become automatic. I found Karen’s teaching to be very thorough and clear and she was always calm.
I would recommend the school because I passed first time and had a good teaching experience.
Alexandra Millard
“Every lesson was fun and you will always come away felling accomplished”
The most important criteria for me was to have structured lessons and to get a great learning experience for the money I pay. Also, to have a good relationship with my instructor and enjoy myself during lessons.
I didn’t expect to get through so fast and I didn’t expect to take in as much knowledge as I did. Matt’s calm nature always kept me reassured that I was making progress. I appreciated being allowed to make mistakes first and then being taught to correct them. There was never any pressure. It was also very beneficial to know why we do things instead of just doing them.
I have recommended Matt to my friends and will keep doing so. Every lesson was fun and you will always come away felling accomplished. After my lessons I found myself teaching drivers things they didn’t know
Chelsea O’Brien
“Chris used easy to follow instructions with good methods with life long lessons”
One of the most important factors when i was choosing a Driving School was the rating against other schools. Also they had to be a reliable firm who were very quick to respond when i called.
I found learning to drive a very good experience. I found my instructors methods of teaching excellent. Chris used easy to follow instructions with good methods with life long lessons.
I would recommend Chris as i passed with zero faults, this really showed the detail in which my instructor put in showing that nothing was left to chance.
Callum Deacon
“Karen was very receptive to how i wanted to learn and very patient”
Two of the most important things that mattered to me when booking driving lessons was previous customer reviews and the price of lessons. Learning to drive was very interesting. Karen was much more informative about the mechanics than I expected.
Her instructor methods were great. She was very receptive to how i wanted to learn and very patient.
I’ve already recommended a friend who has also just passed first time. Karen was brilliant. I passed with ZERO faults! Thank You
Sarah Bowman
I wanted an instructor that was easy to get on with. The most important criteria was the price and driving time during lessons.
I enjoyed my lessons with Matt very much. He was much better than with my previous instructor. I had a good laugh with him. His teaching was easy to understand and very helpful.
I left my previous school as it was hard to get lessons booked in and i only drove 20 minutes out of an hour. With Matt he was helpful, good fun, explained things so I could understand and i got a lot of driving time in every lesson
Kieran Carter
John was very calm and helpful. I passed with zero faults!
I choose the driving school as i wanted an instructor who was flexible with hours and had a good pass rate. The website looked professional and had great customer reviews.
Learning was enjoyable. I was expecting to be more nervous but i always felt relaxed.
John was very calm and helpful. I passed with zero faults. I have recommended John as he was most helpful yet his calm teaching methods helped me learn to drive safely
Caitlin Mellor
The reviews of past customers were important when i was choosing who to learn with
I wanted a driving school with quality and structured lessons. The reviews of past customers were important when i was choosing who to learn with.
My lessons were fun. Initially, i was quite worried about the things that could go wrong with me in the drivers seat. However, Karen was really good. Very calm and reassuring. She explained everything clearly to me.
I have already recommended a friend to the driving school. I had a good experience with the driving school
Georgina Wong
My learning experience was exceptional and exceeded my expectations
The most important criteria for me when choosing a Driving School was their Google reviews of other people’s experiences. I also got recommendations from friends.
My learning experience was exceptional and exceeded my expectations. I found Karens instructional methods very good. She has a laid back approach which kept me relaxed but challenged.
I had a excellent experience which resulted in a very good first time pass
Christopher Stibbards
He has a talent with people and his approach is easy to understand
The most important thing that I was looking for in an instructor was the quality of the knowledge that was being passed on to me. Price, quality for price and the instructor’s attitude were also important.
I thought learning would be boring but it turned out to be fun and enjoyable. Matt’s teaching methods were amazing. He has a talent with people and his approach is easy to understand in an informative yet comfortable manner.
I would defiantly recommend the driving school. I had a great time learning to drive with Matt. He helped me pass first time. I’ve never passed anything first time before!
Jack Trevelyn
His teaching manner was calm and reassuring
Due to work commitments I was looking for an instructor who was flexible, efficient and cost effective. I wanted a reliable instructor who was experienced to get the job done.
My learning experience was better than I expected as John guided me through even if I was nervous. His teaching manner was calm and reassuring. He was always flexible and adaptable when we were arranging lessons.
My overall experience was fantastic and I needed the flexibility with work which is what I got. Thank you!
Connor Shenton
I felt that I was taught to drive and that the aim just wasn’t just to pass the test
When looking for a driving school I wanted an instructor that would really teach me to drive and not just take my money. Being from another country I needed an instructor who would speak clearly and was calm and patient.
During my lessons Karen always asked if I understood what we were aiming to achieve which I found really helpful.
I felt that I was taught to drive and that the aim just wasn’t just to pass the test
Jana Puskoriute
His honest and genuine feedback meant I trusted his assessment
I wanted to pass my test quickly and learn with a local reliable company, not a national school. I read the reviews of various different companies because I wanted an instructor I could trust.
Ilias tailored the lessons to my level of experience. He is an excellent instructor who explained things clearly and concisely. He identified the areas for improvement and dedicated a specific amount of time to these. His honest and genuine feedback meant I trusted his assessment. He was reliable and accommodating. I highly recommend him.
Rebecca Devitt
I wanted a good price, flexible times for lessons, high pass rate and great online review
When looking for driving lessons I wanted a good price, flexible times for lessons, high pass rate and great online review.
Learning was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. Karol’s teaching was fantastic! The use of the iPad app was always clear and a target was set for the next lesson.
I would defiantly recommend the school as my driving experience was better than I hoped for and was with a knowledgeable and friendly instructor
Sophie Schofield
Matt made me feel confident whilst driving
When choosing an instructor the most important thing that I needed was someone friendly and who would be flexible with lesson timings.
I found driving harder than I expected but Matt made me feel confident whilst driving. He fitted lessons into my schedule and was always calm
Katie Silvester
John is an amazingly patient instructor
One of the most important factors that made me choose the driving school was price. As I am a student I needed affordable lessons.
I was very happy with my learning experience. It was much better than I expected it would be.
John is an amazingly patient instructor who explains things over and over again if needed. His calm demeanour made my lessons easier. At the end of every lesson I felt confident more confident. John is a reliable instructor whose patience makes learning to drive enjoyable
Rachel Thorpe-Blair
I felt that my learning was at the correct pace for me
The most important factor that I was looking for was a driving school that was available to cover the time of my test that was already booked when I moved to Canterbury. Also, the price of both individual and bulk lesson was very important to me.
I felt that my learning was at the correct pace for me and that I was able to work on the things that I chose to.
Karen’s teaching methods were very good. During my lessons with another driving school I was not given a driver record booklet. Using the booklet helped me see what I was working towards.
I would recommend the school because they made me feel more confident as a driver and I was taught on all type of roads. I had never driven on dual carriageways or country lanes before I had lessons with Karen
Danielle Curtis
I found Karol to be very flexible with timing for my lessons
One of the most important things I was looking for in a driving school was the flexibility of times that I could do my lessons.
Karol gave very clear instructions. He was very very patient as an instructor.
I found Karol to be very flexible with timing for my lessons. I believe that he has a strong will to make the roads a safer place for us all
Igor Panaghiu
Karen is a credit to the team
I wanted to learn with a school that has a good reputation and a good pass rate. Also, reasonable prices and availability were why I chose them.
Learning to drive with Karen was amazing compared to my previous driving school. I could see the progress I was making. She always explained things clearly and made me relaxed and comfortable. I could clearly see that she cared about my driving. I have already recommended Karen. She is a credit to the team
Briony Ellis
Everyone from the school I had contact with was very helpful, reassuring and friendly
The most important criteria when choosing a school was the price. As a student it was crucial I found a fair priced school. Value for money it certainly was! Other factors such as good reviews and recommendations were important, both of which I found outstanding.
Learning to drive was much more enjoyable and rewarding than I could ever have imagined. I feel I picked it up quite quickly with Karol’s help. The use of the app’s on the Ipad helped my learning.
Karol’s methods were extremely effective. He always remained calm and would do everything he could to help me. I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons as he made them fun and less daunting at all times. I always looked forward to my lessons with him.
Without a shadow of a doubt I would recommend the school to anyone. Everyone from the school I had contact with was very helpful, reassuring and friendly. I couldn’t of asked for anything more. A very professional service
Daisy Warner
Having methods that work every time will be great for future driving
A driving school with a good reputation a good reviews were most important to me. Finding a instructor who was friendly and had the ability to make you feel relaxed and comfortable were also important.
I really liked having the visual images on the Ipad in the early stages, this made things very clear to me. Also the in car camera helped show me where I was going wrong. John was always clear and calming. Having methods that work every time will be great for future driving.
I would recommend John as he was a great instructor who made me feel calm behind the wheel and really wanted me to succeed
Becky Gibbs
I had the teaching that allowed me to pass 1st time and gave me the confidence to give it my best
The most important thing for me when I searched for a driving school was they had a good online presence and had good customer reviews online.
I found learning with Karen less stressful than I thought. It turns out that it is like riding a bike when you have the right people teaching you! Karen’s teaching was very methodical and planned in a personalised manner. Every lesson had set aims. I had the teaching that allowed me to pass 1st time and gave me the confidence to give it my best
Dominic Andrews
I had such a positive experience, I want the same for others
The most important criteria for me was a driving school that offers quality and personal teaching with a good price. Also that my instructor would be calm and supportive when I panic.
My lessons were a lot more fun than I thought they would be which was down to my instructor, Karol. His teaching methods were brilliant! He was clear and understanding when I needed to ask questions. I was able to have a laugh and he often knew what I was thinking before I did after a while!
I have already recommended him. I had such a positive experience, I want the same for others
Joanne Perks
I really enjoyed his teaching methods, especially the video play back to explain my mistakes
I wanted a driving school with a high success rate that offered good value for money.
Learning to drive with John was a lot more relaxing then I thought it would be. I really enjoyed his teaching methods, especially the video play back to explain my mistakes.
I was made to feel relaxed, my mistakes were explained to me in great detail so everything was clear to me
Daniel White
I always felt confident that I was being taught correctly
I was looking for a driving school with good quality teaching and who would allow me to be a safe driver and not necessarily just teach me to pass quickly. Other things important to were Price, availability, and a nice instructor who would not shout at every mistake I made.
Learning to drive took longer than I expected but I always felt confident that I was being taught correctly. I found Karol’s teaching methods good. The use of the Ipad is good at the start of a new subject and he always finished the lesson with a summary and a target for the next lesson.
Karol is a very good instructor, he was very flexible with lessons times and always explained things clearly. I would defiantly recommend him to my friends
Arthur Taggart
Karen’s teaching was great. Her calm and clear approach gave me the confidence to drive
One of the most important things I was looking for when choosing a driving school was that they had a high level of teaching. Also they was willing to fit me in after my working hours or at the weekend.
When I had lessons with my previous instructor I was given strict but not very helpful instruction. With Karen I was given calm, accurate instruction.
Karen’s teaching was great. Her calm and clear approach gave me the confidence to drive.
I would 100% recommend the driving school because of the out of office hours they can provide and because of the quality teaching and service
Ollie Rowles
Passing my test with John was an eye opening and brilliant experience
The most important criteria for me was having someone who was calm, patient and would help me reach the next level of driving, especially my manoeuvers. As I am currently studying for a degree I really needed someone who could fit me in as I had such a tight schedule with lectures. John did this!
I had previously had a bad experience with a driving instructor but completing my driving lessons and passing my test with John was an eye opening and brilliant experience.
The teaching methods used by JHDS are unfaultable. John took a calm and no pressure approach every single lesson and never got frustrated with me unlike my last instructor.
I would 100% recommend JHDS to all my friends. The whole experience was so enjoyable and I passed first time with only 4 driver faults.
Best driving school in Canterbury!! A 5 Star experience!
Sarah Williams
I felt as though he actually cared about my progress
I chose the driving school as I was looking for an instructor who would make me feel relaxed and confident due to my confidence and driving being knocked in the past by my previous instructor. Being at University the flexibility of lessons as sometimes having to rearrange were important to me.
I found learning with John was much better compared to being with my last instructor. I felt as though he actually cared about my progress and was firm but in no way aggressive.
Even after I failed he was still patient and preserved with me and made sure to address any problems I had. Thank You. :-)
Francesca Bowers
No pressure to achieve in any time but my own
When I was looking for a driving school I needed an instructor that would make me feel comfortable when I was having lessons. The price and professionalism were also factors in me choosing John Harvey Driving School.
Learning with Karen was a lot more fun and relaxed than I expected and with no pressure to achieve in any time but my own. I found that I was comfortable in the car with Karen and I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted. Her instructions were clear and constructive criticism was always given.
I have already recommended Karen. She is a great instructor
Lucy O’Brian
I had no issues with the school what so ever, Thank You
The most important thing for me was learning with a company that had a good reputation, were professional and had good prices.
Learning to drive with Karol was fun and a lot less stressful than I expected. His teaching methods were great, he made me feel very relaxed which meant I felt comfortable and focused.
My whole experience was great and very pleasant
Emma Lewis
I found my instructor to be well organised and very knowledgeable.
I was looking for a driving school with a high pass rate and good prices.
Learning to drive was a lot easier than I expected and also quicker. I put this down to the methods used as they was simple yet effective compared to my previous driving instructor.
I found my instructor to be well organised and very knowledgeable. Thank you.
Frances Sherwood
I would wholeheartedly recommend the school
One of the most important criteria’s that I looked for in a driving school was their availability and if they could fit me in around my working schedule.
John Harvey Driving School NOT being a major school was another important factor in me choosing them. I previously had a bad experience with the AA who seemed disinterested in teaching me, lacking an interest in me as a customer. Competitive pricing was a third factor.
My instructors methods were very good. He gave clear explanations, had a lot of patience and gave sufficient answers to all my questions.
I would wholeheartedly recommend the school. Good communication, good flexibility and in my case a good result.
Mungo Bain
Would I recommend the school? Absolutely!
The most important criteria when looking for a driving school were, Good customer feedback, Professionalism of the instructors, quality vehicles and value for money.
I found that there was a lot more technical elements to driving throughout my driving lessons that I didn’t expect but I did find them to be more fun and enjoyable than I expected.
Would I recommend the school? Absolutely! The support I received went beyond just the driving lessons. There are recourses on the website to help you with every aspect of the work involved to get that licence.
Jo Addison
I found Karol very patient, friendly, flexible and especially very supportive
I has so many lessons with another instructor before I found John Harvey Driving school that I desperately wanted someone who could encourage me to pass my test. I found this with Karol.
Learning was much more detailed than I expected and it wasn’t as easy as the Theory part. I learnt a lot from all the instructions given by Karol. His methods have a very strategic approach, he observed and understood my flaws and gave constructive feedback which made me to be able to realise my mistakes.
He was very knowledgeably about driving. Overall I found Karol very patient, friendly, flexible and especially very supportive. Comparing him to instructors I have had before, I must say that passing wouldn’t have been possible without all his support
Keerthika Viswanathan
Teaching methods worked well for me as they helped me to progress
The good reviews and high pass rate were what I was looking for. Also the instructors availability, I wanted to have lessons every week.
Driving was harder than I first thought and it took me a while to grasp it. But, John’s very effective teaching methods worked well for me as they helped me to progress.
I would recommend the school because at the beginning I thought I would never pass, but John kept my confidence up and kept patient with me throughout and I got the first time pass that I wanted!
Rebecca Isden
I was recommended to the school by a friend in the village that passed with them
I was recommended to the school by a friend in the village that passed with them. I had struggled to understand things with my previous instructor but John helped me with these issues and made them seem easy.
I struggled for so many hours with my previous instructor that I never thought I would get certain parts of driving but I learnt really quickly with John’s methods. Thanks
Kirsty Giles
Having good reviews online was a factor in choosing the Driving School
Being a small local company was the most important thing to me when looking for a driving school. I did try a bigger school but they gave me poor service and didn’t respond. Having good reviews online was also a factor in choosing John Harvey Driving School.
Learning to drive was more difficult that I thought with so many details to remember. I found the manoeuvres particularly hard. I found the teaching methods very clear and precise. John would me where I went wrong and how to improve things, going over the details thoroughly. He was always on time. Two hours lessons allowed me to get so much done in each session.
He will always stay calm, even when you might not be!
Woody Mallion
I passed first time with just one driver fault, If I can do that then so can you!
My girlfriend learnt to drive with John a few years ago and sung his praises so I thought why go elsewhere if she passed with him and is a great driver.
John was very relaxed and mainly let me get on with it and only spoke about driving when he needed to. I felt John was all about the practical side of the driving rather than stop, start, stop, start. This made it easier for me rather than having to take in all the theory as well.
John is a total professional. The content of the lessons was great and I had a very good overall experience.
I passed first time with just one driver fault, If I can do that then so can you!
Chris Link
Had the expertise to allow me to quickly be driving independently
I first met John when the driving school was at an event at the Kent University.
I previously had driving lessons back home in France and thought adapting to learning in the UK would be easy, I was wrong!
Throughout my lessons John was very good, he remained calm when I was struggling with learning to drive on the left side of the road, and any faults I was making were seen immediately and correct through discussion and practice.
I would recommend the school because they was friendly and personal, built my confidence and had the expertise to allow me to quickly be driving independently.
Jules Landrieu
I had a good learning to drive experience and would recommend the driving school to anyone
When I was looking for a driving instructor in Canterbury I made my choice to learn with John Harvey Driving School as John is a top grade instructor and I felt that he would help me pass first time.
Learning to drive was much more relaxed than I thought it would be and over time it all became easier to grasp. John’s methods were easy to understand and allowed me to learn from my mistakes so I could improve at each session.
Overall I felt that I had a good learning to drive experience and would recommend the driving school to anyone.
Jonathan Solley
I understood driving concepts as opposed to just teaching me to pass the test
I received a driving lesson package for Christmas as my partner had looked at various driving schools and decided John Harvey Driving School was the most successful and reasonably priced. I am very happy they chose this school; from start to finish my experience was excellent.
My Learning experience was exhilarating; I thoroughly enjoyed the sense of freedom and independence being in the driving seat and always felt safe with John next to me. I had expected to feel scared of being in control of a vehicle but John constantly reassured me and let me gain confidence through expert teaching techniques.
John Harvey is a professional in every sense of the word. He was always prompt upon arriving and wouldn’t mind if I wanted to try and re-do a three-point turn at the end of my lesson just to make sure I nailed it. The use of an IPad during my lessons kept me engaged as John would often show me clips of the manoeuvre I was about to attempt. He would then compare it with recorded footage of my attempt and show me areas I needed to improve on. This was an excellent method of teaching as it showed my progress and really helped me see what I needed to change in order to master the manoeuvre in question.
I would, have and will continue to recommended John Harvey Driving school to my friends as I feel that I have learnt not only to pass my theory and driving test but how to be a safe and confident driver. John always went the extra mile to make sure I thoroughly learnt the manoeuvres and understood driving concepts as opposed to just teaching me to pass the test. I feel that John offered me a competitive lesson rate and was accommodating with payments. I am very grateful to John for teaching me to drive and I wish him and his company all the best in the future. Thanks John!!!
Diba Artingstool
All instructions were explained fully and I never felt uneasy
I chose John Harvey Driving School as I had read a lot of good reviews about them. Learning to drive with John was very relaxed and was made very easy. I never felt nervous or under any stress.
The teaching methods used were very explanatory and made learning to drive a lot easier, all instructions were explained fully and I never felt uneasy.
I would definitely recommend John Harvey driving school because they are very reliable, friendly, always on time and I was made to feel at ease during my lessons.
Leia Bosson
Looked like a quality school from their website
I chose John Harvey Driving School as they was reasonably priced and looked like a quality school from their website. My instructors teaching methods were Brilliant! Nice and easy to understand what to do on the manoeuvers and how to do them. Great little tips to do them perfectly.
John was nice and friendly and clear to understand. The manner in which the lessons were performed was professional.
Victoria Coleman
I read excellent feedback on their Facebook page
I heard about John Harvey Driving School from a family friend. I then read excellent feedback on their Facebook page.
I found my lessons to be fun, pain free and much less stressful than I thought they would be. John has very effective teaching methods and he saw my strenghs and weaknesses and changed the lesson plan accordinly to what needed to be worked on.
John is a great instructor, easy to talk to and he builds a really good relationship with you. Thanks, You Are AWESOME!!
John Reid
Great Instructor, Great Car, Great Patience
I used a search engine to find the driving school and John Harvey Driving School offered the most competitive prices.
I previously had lessons back home in London but found it much easier to learn in Canterbury. John’s calming influance put me at ease and I found it very easy to complete the tasks set.
I would absolutely recommend the driving school. Great Instructor, Great Car and Great patience.
Rebecca South
Johns methods are brilliant and I felt I learnt very quickly
After seeing my two sisters and brother all pass their driving test with John Harvey it seemed an obvious choice to learn with John. My learning to drive experience was great. Johns methods are brilliant and I felt I learnt very quickly. John is one of the nicest people you could meet and he made me feel at ease from the 1st lesson. I would recommend the school because I know how good John is and I know anyone who learns with him will pass their test. Thank You John, you are the best!” Ryan Marsh, Canterbury.
Ryan Marsh
The customer reviews on the website convinced me!
I choose John Harvey Driving School as the customer reviews on the website convinced me. I was looking for a driving school that could accommodate my ‘not so flexible’ schedule in a short period of time and JHDS was able to do this. My expectations were more than met. I went to the school with the main aim of passing my driving test but in the end I got a 1st time pass but more importantly lifelong driving skills. The frequent debriefing sessions when there was a weakness were very useful. The instructions were clear which made it easier to remember when driving. Would I recommend the school, Defiantly, YES!
Meed Mbidzo
I would recommend the school because it is a great way to learn and the instructors are friendly
I chose John Harvey Driving School because they have a great Website, really good pass rate and a good reputation. I felt John supported me well when I was finding things hard and when I was getting frustrated with myself. The teaching methods were great and very straight forward. John was patient and made me feel comfortable and at ease. I would recommend the school because it is a great way to learn and the instructors are friendly, knowledgeable and good at keeping the most nervous of drivers calm! All this helped me to pass 1st time. Thank You.
Natasha Ferigan
Very informative and easy to understand
My driving lessons went much better than I expected. I found Johns teaching methods very informative and easy to understand. Due to this is was able to pass my driving test first time with only 4 driving faults and after 26 hours tuition!
Daniel Jenkins