Em17

If anyone has got a New Year's Resolution to learn to drive, I can recommend Nicholas Driving Academy. I had lessons with Nick in between lockdowns and passed my test about a year ago - I'm an oldster, and maybe a bit lacking in confidence because of that, but I passed first time with only two minors. Nick knows how to put you at ease, he's relaxed and really focuses on the practical stuff of actually driving a car, rather than learning a lot of theory. His details are: Nicholas driving academy, www.nicholasdrivingacademy.co.uk.Tel. 07956 221 706.

My lessons were interrupted by the pandemic, but so pleased that I persevered with Nick's support. I passed just before Christmas at Bromley, only 2 minors! Very happy with the result. I can definitely recommend Nick to those looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and calm instructor. Very well suited, I think, to older and maybe nervous learners. He doesn't get cross if you make a mistake, which I've certainly come across previously when having lessons. He was very encouraging about taking lessons in my car, as well. Now that I've passed, I've had a couple of further lessons to boost my confidence on dual carriage/motorways. I am nearly 50, passed first time...Thanks, Nick!

Just passed my test today at the age of 49 - first time - and over the moon. I had lessons in my early twenties but on moving to London, didn't need to drive and so gave up. Then, with the pandemic, it seemed like a good idea to take it up again. Of course, my lessons were interrupted by the lockdowns but we persevered. I can wholeheartedly recommend my driving instructor, Nick. We started off in his car with dual controls but very quickly - because I'd had lessons years ago - we were able to have lessons in my own car. Nick is patient, and works really hard to put you at your ease. He stays calm, whatever happens, and is very re-assuring. I always felt safe when out lessons, even without the dual control. His details are: Nick, 07956 221 706, www.nicholasdrivingacademy.co.uk.