There is no better feeling than tearing up those L Plates.

Please read below just some of the many letters, e-mails and reviews we receive from pupils on a weekly basis. We have supplied, with the pupils permision, full names and photos, when available to confirm authenticity of all our comments. They have been published as they were written to us. You can also visit  www.facebook reviews  to read other pupils reports placed on facebook directly. Please feel free to leave your own comments on the bottom of this page.  Thank you.

Andover Driving School was the first I approached, and happy to say I continued with. I had the pleasure of having Nick Connell-Smith as my instructor and words cannot express how appreciative I am. From day one he has been supportive, approachable, friendly and has far superseded my expectations, generous with his time! The support didn't just stop within the lessons, the follow up emails with such extensive notes on everything from roundabouts to MSPSL, general thoughts, show me/tell me...the list goes on. It is all very much appreciated, you took away my nerves and gave me confidence and encouragement week on week. Nick don't ever stop your an amazing 'teacher' have thoroughly enjoyed mostly every minute apart from mini roundabouts:). Passed first time 3 faults..THANK YOU!!!!xx

Amy Rennison

 

Nick is an outstanding driving instructor, he has helped me progress massively and I am very grateful for that, thank you.

Sophie Dallolio

Thank you very much Andover Driving School! I learnt how to drive very quickly with the help from mark who was a brilliant instructor and I would defiantly recommend him to anyone who is thinking about learning to drive! '
 

Finley Kirby

I would just like to say a big Thank you to Mark for all his efforts and hard work teaching me to drive. I passed with ZERO driving faults and an effortless drive! My lessons felt individual to me and I never felt like I couldn't drive or it was too much hastle. After the new test route opened I was really panicking that I would end up with the route and fail but after a few lessons I was confident enough to receive this route as my test and pass!! Thankyou so much Mark!

Emily Gibbs

Hollie Scott

I would just like to say thank you Mark for all your help, getting me passed my test. Without yur help I would never have regained my confidence behind the wheel and realised how competent a driver I am behind the wheel ! Hopefully you'll pass me on all the roads soon in my little orange car !

Thanks again

Rhiannon White

I contacted Andover Driving School in early January, knowing they were very busy but was in desperate need of starting learning to drive quickly, they managed to squeeze me in with their tight schedule and got me in with Aimee within the week. I absolutely loved learning with Aimee she kept calm and collected in all situations and is amazing with new and nervous learners. I will miss our weekly chats and catch ups but I would definitely recommend Aimee and the whole team! Thanks again guys and girls.

Leah Firth.

I just wanted to thank Aimee she was a seriously good driving teach...er, having only had a total of 15 and a half hours of lessons I passed first time with only 5 minors. She saved me a lot of money!! Top quality teacher, just hopefully she isn't lured into eventually becoming an examiner(please stay at least to teach my brother and sister!) Have a good wedding, best of luck, and thank you sooo much! Pass plus next step Xxx

Nicholas Nott

I would like to thank Aimee for helping to pass my test she was fantastic !! I was also pregnant whilst taking my lessons she was very patient with me and understanding and when I felt like giving up she encouraged me that I could do it im so glad she did because I got there in the end and am now able to take my little girl everywhere thankyou so much :D

Megan Saunders

My instructor was Mark Drinkwater and he is fantastic! He is always on time and friendly which made me feel comfortable and less anxious after lessons didn't work out with another driving school. I loved my driving lessons! Part of me wishes I could keep them going even though Mark helped me pass first time with one minor fault by having amazing patience and teaching ability.  I will definitely be recommending Andover Driving School to friends! 

Hayley Smith

Although I hate to admit it but I have been learning to drive for nearly 10 years now and failed 12 times. Using a total of 4 different driving schools (before Andover Driving School) you learn that every driving instructor has their own personal methods of teaching, and have different attitudes towards their job.
I have nothing bad to say about Aimee Cook (was Drinkwater) of Andover Driving School, not only was she professional and dedicated... but she is passionate and exceeds over expectations of what a driving instructor should be. Giving up her free time to help and reassure her pupils outside of lesson hours with as well as using every second of the lesson to teach rather than "chat."

I am a nervous pupil and tend to panic over the smallest things but Aimee has a grace in the art calming measures to the point of taking a risk and taking a test in a town i've never driven in before and passing first time.

This was the first time i've ever met Aimee and was completely by chance from recommendation of a friend that I tried driving with her rather than any of my previous instructors and I can honestly say that taking that chance was the best decision I ever made.

Thank you again Aimee.
Words cannot describe how grateful I am for what you have done for me and my driving confidence.

I can now expand my business and teach further afield in whatever location I wish.

Liam Abram

Founder, Choreographer & Teacher Of Showoff Dance 

I went with Aimee from andover driving school, I only had 15 hours of driving lessons with her and I passed first time with only 2 minors! I truly recommend her to anyone! Thank you so much Aimee! You did a fantastic job of teaching me!

Hollie Poore

Best driving instructor around couldn't of wished for anyone better. Mark helped me pass my thoery first time along with my test.

Luke Wilson

Thank you so much Amy for helping me to pass first time in only 12 weeks! I couldn't have done it without you, fantastic teacher, very patient and lovely company :) Very good at explaining things and the way that you teach the manoeuvres using reference points was extremely helpful!

Georgia Cook

I can't thank Aimee enough for all the help during my driving lessons and test, she was always willing to fit me in at the most awkward times and help me whenever I needed. She's a brilliant teacher and I would truly recommend her to anyone!

Chloe Lister

I can't thank or recommend Aimee enough. She's amazing. Her calm and patient approach as a driving instructor should be adhered to by all in the industry. Constantly praises, makes you feel at ease, puts herself out for arranging lessons after working hours. I owe my new sense of independence to her. I wish you all the best with your wedding and future, I hope everything goes perfect for you.  xx

Nicola Ellis

Thank you so much Mark for the past couple of months! You really helped my confidence driving because you were so patient! Would recommend to anyone looking for a friendly, reliable driving school! 
 
Hope Glendon
 

I had Aimee as my driving instructor and she was fantastic. I passed first time thanks to her and still can't believe it. I suffer badly from anxiety and she always made me feel at ease, she is a brilliant teacher, I can't thank her enough.

Lauren Parsons

I would just like to thank mark from Andover Driving School, such a brilliant instructor and very patient and honest. I passed my driving test first time with him. Really recommend Mark and Andover Driving School. Thanks Mark :)

Donna Goodeve

I huge thank you to Aimee for helping me to pass my driving test on my second attempt with only 1 minor. Aimee was so supportive and patient and made me feel so relaxed. I honestly can't thank her enough. I am going to miss our lessons and our catch ups. I would highly recommend Aimee and Andover Driving School to everyone. Thank you so much for everything x

Chantal Pigrome

More than just the expert tutelage, it was Marks faith in myself that really helped. I could not recommend him enough! A thousand thank-you's!

Dean Bowie

Passed first time with 3 minors thanks to Mark! Amazing instructor, so patient and taught me well, definitely recommend to anyone needing a good instructor! Thanks Mark :)

Lexi Shears

A massive thanks to Andover Driving School for getting me through my test. Such a relief to have my licence!! brilliant instructors, really nice all round, really couldn't ask for anymore, thanks again to Mark and I Know he has retired now but also chris!!  Thanks again guys will certainly recommend you to all my friends and family!

Adam Bacon

I would like to say a HUGE thank you to Aimee who has so much patience when you are learning and really helps you build your confidence! Helped me pass first time! great driving school, I will Definetly be recommending Andover driving school to friends and family!  

Elle Heard
 

My Driving instructor was Aimee and passed my test first time. Great experience with Andover Driving School. Thanks for all your help. 

Rachael griffiths
 

Just want to give a massive thank you to Mark Drinkwater after passing my driving test today :) excellent Instructor, very patient and made my lessons enjoyable. Will be recommending Andover driving school to my friends and family.

Charlene Dance

Passed first time, thank you to Mark who was very patient, and helpful. especially at roundabouts :)
Thank you :)

Gabrielle Cliffe

Aimee is a wonderfull Driving Instructor who performed a miracle in getting me through my test after many fails with previous Instructors. She is very good and wants you to pass as soon as you are ready, filling you with the confidence to do the test.  I can't thank her enough.

Neil Duncan

A Massive thank you to Aimee Drinkwater. Amazing teacher with lots of patience. 100% recommend. Thank you again Aimee......

Jordan Stephens

I would just like to say how great Aimee has been!! she has talked me through everything and supported, helped and most of all made me feel comfortable while learning with her!! Thank you so much Aimee and Andover Driving School. MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!! xx

Abbie Oakley

I would like to thank both Chris and Mark for their patience and helping me to pass my test today! Both fantastic instructors, and I highly recommend the Andover Driving School! :D

Charlotte Banks

After learning with Aimee I managed to pass my test today, I had failed two previous tests with a different instructor so was nervous to start again with someone new but Aimee had so much patience and made me feel very comfortable which made everything so much more relaxed. Would definitely recommend learning with Aimee. Thankyou!xx

Gemma Spanswick

I had Aimee Drinkwater as my driving instructor, I was her first student to do an intensive course which went very well. I passed within 5 weeks. I would highly recommend learning with her and Andover Driving school. 

Matthew Chant
 

Thank you Aimee for helping me with all the driving lessons and helping me pass my test today for the first time x

Leah Cook

Would just like to say the most enormous thank you to Alexander. Was truly the best feeling ever passing today and I cannot thank him enough for all he has done to help me, I haven't been the easiest to sit in a car with for two hours at a time. Would also like to say a massive thank you to Mark as well for helping me on Monday for an hour, all your pointers were taken on board! P.S Sorry Alex, I still cried like a baby when I got in and told my parents. Again a massive thank you. Xxxxxxxxxxxx

Chantelle Lake

Finally passed my driving test First Time and getting the hat trick for the week for Mark drinkwater!
After a rubbish start with a different instructor, Mark at Andover Driving School was recommend to me by a friend. Great teacher and would recommend him to anyone, His high standard of driving expected in the mock tests, really made the real thing easier than i thought :). thanks again!! see you on the road mark!

Jordan Davies

After 5 different instructors & 2 failed tests, I finally passed! Thank you Mark and Andover Driving School for your patience and helpful tips on the tricky manoeuvres & hill starts.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!  

Livi Knight

I passed 1st time today Aimee Drinkwater. I want to say a huge thank you to Aimee for helping me achieve my goal! Thanks again

Caroline Sharp

I passed first time with Andover driving school, they were really good with preparing me for my test. A massive thank you for everything, would highly recommend Alex and Andover driving school!

Kelly Butler

I would like to thank everyone at Andover Driving School as they were excellent in helping get me ready for my test. I had previously been with another driving school, but I am very happy that I switched to Andover Driving School because I've been able to pass my test a lot sooner. The instructors are friendly and very helpful - I would definitely recommend Aimee & Andover Driving School over any other driving school. 

Annie Brookes

Today I passed my driving test first time, 3 days before my baby due date! A HUGE thank you to Aimee, I couldn't have done it without her! A great, knowledgeable teacher with a fantastic sense of humour! I will miss her company each week! Aimee - Thank you for your patience, encouragement and for giving me the confidence to pass first time! 

Emma Butcher

Mark, a huge thank you!
Passing the first time was more than I ever dreamed. Having called Andover Driving school and having you as an instructor proved to be the best decision I made. Your teaching skills were very helpful and, definitely, brought me where I wanted to get.

All the best,

Diana Ignat

I would like to thank Andover Driving School for helping me out with lessons that were very calm and interactive to help me pass my driving exam ! Thank you mark and thank you Alex for making it possible it has been truly a really good experience. Highly recommended ! 

Charannya Balakumar

I would like to thank Aimee for helping me pass first time :) she is a great instructor, helpful and really nice. She helped me gain the confidence throughout my lessons to pass! Thank You :D xxx

Jade Sherwin

Aimee Drinkwater is a star and has helped me through so much and I managed to pass my driving test first time today she is one amazing driving instructor and I recommend her to anyone with any anxiety issues.

Harmony Briley 

I had my driving lessons with the lovely Aimee Drinkwater while I was pregnant. She was very supportive and understanding during my time with her as my pregnancy was difficult, I passed first time 14 days after giving birth to my son:) on the day she gave great advice and helped me relax.. Highly recommended :) thanks so much Aimee xxxxx

Carly Louise

I have just passed my driving test! First time!! Thank you so much to Aimee for all your hard work and fitting me in at all the awkward times! Honestly, I would recommend Aimee or ADS to everyone I know!! Thank you so much again! 

Emma Blackburn

A* instructor would recommend Mark and
Andover Driving School to anyone :)

Nick Chilton

Thank you Aimee so much for your help and support in getting me through my driving test and your patience with my English not being  so good ,thank you again for teaching me to drive and helping me with my English.... 

Racha Long
 

So so pleased I passed my driving test today thanks to Alex!
So much patience and made the whole experience so enjoyable! Thank you again, couldn't have asked for a better teacher! x x

Lucy Hall

I passed first time with this driving school. I would thoroughly recommend the school and my teacher Mark. This is because he always accomodated me and was calm and patient as I was a nervous wreck driving when I started with him and not confident or driving independently. I hope you choose Mark as I found him the best in the area after trying a couple of other schools, as he always listened and puts the pupil first. Just one last note, Thank you Mark. 

Lynsey Grover

I started driving with Andover Driving School on 26th October 2012 with Mark who is an excellent teacher, has so much patience, is very nice to talk to and is always smiling which is great and is also very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Mark as the best manual instructor. In May 2013 I switched to Automatic transmission because of my terrible multi-tasking with the manual gear changing. I used all of my skills that I had learnt from Mark which were so helpful. My automatic instructor was Tracey; she is just such a lovely person and an excellent instructor. She has a lot of knowledge which is so easy to understand and remember, has a lot of patience and is also very nice to talk to. Because of her guidance, patience, understanding and the ability to make me feel so calm when driving I was able to pass my test 1st time. I would definitely recommend Andover Driving School. I think it is the best around and would definitely never choose anyone else!

Becky Chilton

I have just passed my driving test after a few weeks driving with Aimee, she is a fantastic teacher and is very calm and very easy to get on with. Aimee is a lovely   lady and would definitely recommend her and is worth  the money you pay!xx

Mica Poore

A massive thank you again to Aimee for teaching me in such a calming and positive manner. Wouldn't of been able to pass FIRST TIME without you! Would recommend Andover Driving School to anyone!

Gail Bartlett

Thank You very much Aimee for your patience and being so friendly. I was nervous to begin with, but always looked forward to my lessons and was chuffed to bits to pass first time.

Jodie Cook

Passed first time with andover driving school (Mark Drinkwater), A* instructor in and around andover. Great teaching everything you need to pass, I would recommend to anyone very big thank you! 

 Abaidur Rahman

A Big thanks to Aimee who helped me pass my test first time,

Aimee is very relaxing and helps ease nerves, by being patient

and understanding.

 Lunette Sheppard

 
Thank you so much to Aimee I'm very happy in passing today

defo telling people to go with Andover driving school. 
 
Brodie Whatmough

Would like to thank Aimee for all her hard work to help me pass my driving test first time!  I was a very nervous driver but with Aimee’s patience, support and encouragement I really felt my confidence grow with each lesson. Would definitely recommend her . THANK YOU . XXXX 

Elysia Pickett

Mark thanks for teaching me to drive you have been a great teacher,

cant belive I past first time and it was all with your help thank you

so much i will be recomending you to all my friends and family, thank
you so much for everything :)

Steven France