Testimonials Michelle: ”Having just passed my driving test I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Raj, my extremely patient driving instructor. His teaching style is calm and disciplined, designed not just for the test but to instill great driving skills for life. Raj is also very flexible and punctual, often fitting me into his schedule at short notice. His experience was obvious from the start and I found his advice invaluable. The car is very easy to learn in and I found it comfortable and safe. I would recommend taking the test at Hendon and Raj took me several times to the area the test is taken so that I would feel confident with the roads in the area. I can't fault the experience I had learning to drive with Raj, it was indeed "1st class"!” JiaJun: ”Thanks for all the great lessons you've conducted for me over the past few months. I have definitely learnt many useful and practical tips about driving that will help me to continue driving safely and effectively now that I've passed my test. I think the pace of the lessons was just right, allowing me to progress steadily towards learning new skills while having sufficient opportunity to revise old ones. I also really appreciate the detailed and comprehensive feedback you gave during our lessons, and I will try to remember all the valuable advice you've shared so I can continue to improve my driving skills in the future. Thank you once again.” Polly: "Thanks to Raj I have just passed my driving test... first time!! I found Raj to be extremely professional in his approach and from the very first lesson he instils in you the key skills, behaviours and techniques you will need to pass the test as well as to become a safe lifelong driver. Raj had the ability to put me at ease while I was learning but at the same engage me. His teaching style has a good balance of practical and theoretical elements. His lesson plans ensure that more complex aspects are explained clearly and reinforce your prior knowledge. On the day of my test I felt fully prepared. From the beginning we had spent lots of time driving the test routines so they were very familiar to me. At times when I doubted myself and my ability Raj was calm and clear about his expectations and his instructions. He is honest in his critique which adds to his creditability. Raj offers a very professional service, he is always punctual, flexible and keen to accommodate where he can. I am 100% confident in recommending Raj to other learner drivers based on my own experience" Zehra: "Over the last 6 years I've taken driving lessons on and off with different instructors and failed my test 4 times. So needless to say my confidence was bruised. Driving with Raj was great. He is really patient and has a great way of teaching. I could see progression in every single lesson and got my confidence back to deal with meeting situations AND that dreaded Parallel Park! He gave me great advice for my exam, had prepped me well and so after all those years I finally passed my test, first time with Raj. I'd highly recommend him to anyone learning!” Vicky: "Raj is a fantastic instructor. He's always calm and friendly and quickly helps you feel relaxed and confident behind the wheel. His guidance is clear, he makes everything simple to grasp and he's always got a funny story or two to keep lessons entertaining. Thanks again!” Mongay: "Raj is a reliable Driving Instructor because he gave me an in depth understanding of practical driving test in UK, and was prompt at spotting my bad habits. With great care and sense of humour, he was making me to correct them. At some points when I became a bit nervous about the mistakes I was making, he always found something different to encourage me to focus on positive things. He was always very patient while explaining and helping me improve my driving skills. He never rushed me into different aspects and ensured that I was confident enough to take the driving test. I will recommend Raj to my friends." Melody: ”I had done driving lessons in the past but found it hard to connect with my instructor. Raj made learning fun and for so that i found very difficult in the past seem very easy. Being on maternity leave and due back at work in July started my lessons at the end of march and passed 1st time end of June. Raj is a brilliant teacher and would recommend him highly. Thanks for all your help and support passing today is the best feeling ever!” Johanna: ”First found Raj online with 1st class driving, and choose to go with him as a driving instructor due to the many recommendations he had online. He was patient and relaxed from the very beginning, and took me through everything I needed to pass my test at a pace that suited me. Learning to drive can be stressful, but Raj was excellent at keeping me calm and making sure that I felt confident in my ability. He was very clear and explained things in a way that I understood and remembered both for the test, and driving after it. He made good recommendations on the best place to take the test, and made sure that I was fully prepared when it came to taking it. Raj helped me to pass first time, and I now feel confident as safe as a driver. I can highly recommend him!” Robert: ”Thank you so much Raj for helping me to pass first time for changing my life and setting me free! You were a fantastic instructor I couldn't have done it without you. With your patient, supportive and sharp well timed advice you brought me from zero to pass in what seemed like a very such a short time. Even when I was having a few of my off days you encouraged me to stay positive and focused. Your use of pictures/maps/diagrams/video in your lessons really helped my learning curve. I also appreciated how you made me believe I could do it even when I doubted myself you came to the rescue in your calm and thoughtful manner and put me back on track. As well as a great tutor you became a friend and I would highly recommend you to anyone thinking of passing the test. Also thanks you for going out of your way every time with extra hours and odd times and weekends because of my unusual work pattern and managed my driving time on schedule and getting me over the finishing line. Thanks again Raj you are the best!” Sofia: ”Raj is an excellent driving instructor. He taught me from scratch, very patient with different ways to make you understand something. You can tell Raj has a passion for his job and genuinely cares about getting the best from the people he teaches and wants people to pass and have a safe driving future - he will get you up to a great driving standard. I've just passed my test and I'm now in the process of doing the Pass Plus course with Raj and would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Raj!” Ketfi: ”I want to give a BIG thanks to Raj, he is a really good instructor . I found him patient and supportive he would calm me when I became nervous and he made the lessons very easy to learn from. I am happy with the 1st Class Driving school to their kindness . Mr Raj helped me a lot and I am grateful because he gave me the knowledge and confidence to PASS my Practical Test on the first time. I would recommend him to people 100%.” Jakob: ”Raj Joshi is an excellent instructor who knows that the most important thing about driving instruction is not getting the license, but making sure students are comfortable and confident behind the wheel - everything else (including certification) comes naturally. He was always honest with me, telling what I was doing well and what needed improvement and was also very accommodating with my frequently busy schedule. He made sure that when I eventually took the exam I was as prepared as I could be. He's also a very friendly and calm person who has a very systematic teaching style. I would recommend him highly to anyone.” Paul: ”Raj Joshi was a brilliant instructor right from the start. he made me feel relaxed and at ease on every lesson. My driving experience had been patchy in the past and Raj helped me seamlessly integrate old knowledge whilst updating the manoeuvres I need to learn. he was very organised and at the end of every lesson we would discuss what needed to be improved on next time we met. I would highly recommend him as a instructor, the knowledge I have gained from him will stay with me for life . Thanks a million Raj for teaching me the skills to pass my test and be safe driver.” Caspar: ”Raj Joshi helped me pass my test at the first attempt at Hendon Test Centre. I really appreciated his calm and reassuring manner, so even though sometimes I was getting nervous or anxious when I was making mistakes early on, he wasn't! - this helped me relax and so I ended up making much fewer mistakes as lessons went on. He also has a range of tips and tricks which make things like manoeuvres much easier. On the test itself I only got four minor errors, and I think all of this was testament to Raj's great tutelage! I can't recommend him highly enough.” Chris: ”Raj is a fantastic instructor and very patient. I had had bad experiences with previous instructors and had felt quite discouraged before I started with Raj. I made good progress with Raj despite not being a natural behind the wheel and managed to pass first time. I would thoroughly recommend Raj to any learner, particularly those who are a bit apprehensive like I was. ” James: ”This is a reflection of my experience learning to drive under the expert tuition of Raj Joshi. I found Raj helped me regain and enhance my previously gained knowledge of driving within quite a small number of lessons. He was patient and made me feel at ease in the car again. Every aspect of driving was covered thoroughly and explained in great detail. Aided by the use of diagrams, model cars and accurate reference points resulting in precise maneuvers. My confidence and concentration grew as the lessons went on, and by the date of the test, I felt well prepared and briefed on the test area. I can't recommend Raj Joshi highly enough to any provisional drivers, his pass record precedes him.” Aisha: ”After taking a few lessons with a previous driving company, I decided to switch to 1st Class Driving School and started taking lesson with Raj. I felt we instantly connected and looked forward to our weekly lessons, I felt comfortable asking questions and if I made a mistake I was encouraged to try and try again. Raj has a great sense of humour and our conversations made me relax which made me less nervous on the road, Raj always went out of his way to help me and I would like to say a big THANK YOU!” Naama: ”Raj is the man. The best instructor you can ask for. He's sensitive to the level you are at, your skills, your style, and your state of mind. He listens to you, and is very supportive. He is also observant and knows how to show you your blind spots and weak links - so that you can control them in the test. He understands the psychological level of driving, and helps you see where you are not performing and can do better. Raj helps you be a better driver - not just for the test, but for life. He's not pressuring, but still able to create a good robust structure in every lesson. He always gives you good background and takes the time to explain things in details, so that you understand why you need to take care of certain things, and not just memorise them without understanding. That helps a lot in the test, because then good driving comes naturally. Apart from being highly professional and skilled - he's simple a really nice guy, pleasant to be around, good sense of humour, and good spirit. That makes the learning process enjoyable. I would warmly recommend him to any learner, of any level - he will help you get excellent results.” Mohammed: ”1st Class Driving school is a good and cheap driving school, my instructor was very good, I learnt everything in the 27 hours I did and I passed first time. I give credit to my instructor Raj, he taught me everything in the right manner and I went several times to the test centre to get to know the area so when it came to the test I knew the area well. I would highly recommend this driving school to anyone else.” Manpreet: ”It is said that "it pays to take a friend on your side" and that's what I was able to do. Passing the Driving test as for everyone else was a horror to me and I really needed someone who could evaluate me on my error points on one hand and generate the confidence in me to show that I can do it all in the end. Raj played a very important catalyst role in my quest for the all important Card. With some driving on my back, Raj evaluated me on all the wrong habits I had developed over the years and ensured that I do not let him down on all the points the DSA would be looking for in a Safe driver. Raj was patient when needed giving time to recover on mistakes made and a Teacher when required to remind me of the new factors i need to take into consideration, significant to pass the test. I found his method to be simple to understand and easy to implement. With some practice and expert direction from Raj, I was able to pass the test i my first attempt surprisingly with some good positive feedback from the evaluator.” David: ”Thank you for your time and effort in getting me through the exam Raj! I would like to particularly thank you for your teaching approach, which added a lot of confidence to a learner like me when on the road. I appreciated your patience and the fact that you remained supportive, which is exactly what a new driver needs. Having had lessons with other instructors, I would also like to highlight your ability to skillfully teach how to effectively apply the driving theory to practical situations on the road. Last but not least your lessons were definitely fun, enjoyable and flexible which is important to someone like me with a hectic work schedule. I will be sure to recommend you!” Sebastian: “As an individual who obtained a driving licence some years ago but has had limited driving experience, I enlisted Raj's help and took a course of refresher lessons. The primary goals were to re-acquaint myself with a manual transmission vehicle and a general refresher on driving awareness and practicalities. Based on my experience I would unreservedly recommend Raj; I have found him to be polite, professional, organised and a highly effective tutor. From the first lesson Raj put me at ease and offered practical and pragmatic guidance that has helped me re familiarise myself with driving and handling situations on the road. In particular, I've found his ability to explain the more complicated rules of the road in clear and unambiguous terms invaluable, making the academic side of the driving refresher much easier to digest. I highly recommend Raj to anyone looking to learn to drive or for some lessons to refresh their driving skills.” Christopher: "Joshi has been very helpful in Helping me an experienced American driver for 10 years, prepare for the driving exam in the UK. He is a very patient and reliable instructor with great teach techniques. Would highly reccomend him to anyone. " Ciara: "I passed my test first time and have already recommended Joshi to other people as he is a great instructor. He is thorough in his lessons and puts in place good practices that will not only get you through the test but will make you a careful and considerate driver in the future. He is extremely patient and knows exactly how to calm your nerves and get the best out of you. Joshi has an outstanding first pass rate which is not based on luck but his superior driving instructing skills." Tracy: "I want to say thank you to Joshi for having the patience to teach me to drive and pass my test. First time I was a big bag of nerves but the second time I got there. I will give my friends and family and there friends and family his number. He is very calm and that makes you calm and relaxed, not like other instructors I have had in the past. THANK YOU JOSHI. It's the best thing I have ever done for myself and my kids!" Mercedes: "Joshi has got to be the best instructor ever. He is the most patient and calm person. He explains manoeuvres and the skills you need in an easy to understand way. He also really understands you as an individual to work at your own level. His way of teaching and presence calmed me which is the reason I had him with me on my test, which after 22 hours of learning, I passed first time. He is a great person and instructor and I would recommend him to any and everyone. " Omar: "I had a fantastic experience with Raj as my driving instructor! His patient, relaxed and caring demeanour made the learning process enjoyable and stress-free, having previously had negative experiences with other driving instructors. Raj's guidance instilled confidence in me, and his attention to detail ensured I developed safe driving habits. If ever I became flustered or anxious, Raj was quick to reassure me and keep me on the right track. I highly recommend Raj to anyone seeking a skilled and supportive driving instructor, I honestly could not speak more highly of him. " Letitcia: "I had Raj as my instructor from the very beginning of me learning to drive. He was very patient, and I never felt nervous to make mistakes around him. As well as this, his teaching technique was exceptional and he was always able to accommodate different lesson days/times. I managed to pass my practical driving test first time thanks to Raj, and I would greatly recommend him as an instructor to anyone wishing to learn." Rory: "Raj took me on as a pupil just one month before my test date. I was extremely grateful as I had a very bad experience with two previous instructors and I was lacking a lot of confidence that I would pass my test. Raj was very encouraging and his knowledge and experience put me at ease immediately and allowed me to progress more in one short month than I had in the previous 9 months learning. Raj was very encouraging and accepting of my initial nerves and he guided me to pass my test first time with only one driving fault. I would highly recommend him to anyone that is looking to learn or wants to switch instructors like myself. "