Freedom Drive

I passed my UK automatic driving test a few days ago on my first attempt with zero faults, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without an amazing teacher like Kevin. I got an early test booking for 10th January in mid-December, and I knew it was going to be challenging. I knew I had very little time to prepare, and the Christmas and New Year holidays were just around the corner. After booking my test, I started calling driving schools frantically and was getting rejected by nearly everyone in the Thanet area but then I found Freedom Drive, and that completely changed everything. They connected me with Kevin within a few hours, which was such a relief. I had never driven in the UK before (I’d driven for a couple of years in India but hadn’t driven at all for over two years), so I was quite nervous to begin with. I was certain I’d have to push my test to late March and even discussed this with Kevin on the very first day. He went above and beyond to make it work. He rearranged lessons, squeezed in extra sessions and even squeezed in a Saturday session 🫢. From day one, his philosophy was very clear: he taught me how to drive safely in the UK, in real conditions, not just how to pass a test. Being a blue-light driver, his standards are high, and he pushes you to rise to that level. He’s incredibly patient, extremely knowledgeable, and very calm, which makes a huge difference when you’re learning 🫢. I would highly recommend Kevin and the Freedom Drive team to anyone looking to learn properly and confidently. I’m already looking forward to coming back for my manual licence very soon. Freedom Drive is also a locally run small business, and I truly believe it’s always better to support local teams who genuinely care about their learners. Thank you, Kevin — couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. 🙌

Amazing from start to finish! I honestly can’t recommend Tel enough as a driving instructor! I started with absolutely no previous driving experience, and thanks to his guidance I passed my test first time in just 3 months — and with only ONE minor! Tel is incredibly patient and explains everything clearly, which really helped build my confidence from day one. No matter how nervous I felt, he stayed calm and supportive, making sure I fully understood everything before moving on. He’s also genuinely funny, which makes every lesson enjoyable instead of stressful. He takes the time to get to know you and even tailors conversations around your interests — in my case, football — which made me feel completely relaxed behind the wheel. If you want a patient, motivating instructor who’ll help you pass quickly and confidently, Tel is 100% the one to go with!