Reviews LGBTQ Drive

Max First Time Pass

4/2/2025

I passed my driving test today with only 3 minors, and I couldn’t have done it without Nigel! He made driving feel so much less stressful, especially at the beginning when it feels daunting to drive. Nigel is very patient and understanding, which made me feel a lot more comfortable in front of the wheel and takes time to make sure I completely understand a specific aspect of driving until I get it. His calm and supportive teaching style gave me the confidence I needed to become a better driver. If you’re looking for an instructor who truly cares about your progress and ensures you feel protected behind the wheel, I highly recommend Nigel!

Gareth

14/1/2025

“Nigel was a great instructor! As someone who started learning in their 30s I didn’t feel patronised or anything like that. From the get go he tells you that he’s going to teach you how to drive and not just how to pass your test. I think he’s made me a safer driver as a result.”

Emma OG

29/11/2024

The sign of a good driving instructor is when you pass your test and are so happy but on the drive back you feel a little sad as your time with them is over.

Nigel came highly recommended and exceeded my expectations. He is an excellent, professional and polite driving instructor, who was always patient with me and made sure I understood what I needed to do and why. He was also excellent at putting my nerves at ease and my lessons were often filled with chats and giggles.

He didn’t just teach me to pass the test, he taught me to be a good driver. I passed first time with just 4 faults, which were no reflection of his teaching but just where nerves got the better of me on the day.

I would highly recommend Nigel to anyone looking for an excellent driving instructor.

Emma OG

Robbie

19/11/2024

Nigel! I can’t thank you enough for your invaluable advice, constant encouragement and patience, can’t have been easy.
You never gave up on me. I would recommend Nigel to the moon and back, he is a calming influence took me 3 attempts but that was my older cautious learner head. I am so glad I found you.

Paige

17/9/2024

I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Nigel.
From the very first lesson, he made me feel completely at ease behind the wheel with his calm and patient approach. He explained every concept clearly and always gave constructive feedback, helping me to continuously improve my skills.
What stood out most was his professionalism and dedication. He never rushed me and always adjusted the lessons to my learning pace and allowed me to tailor lessons to areas I wanted to improve. Nigel was also very encouraging, which boosted my confidence, especially when preparing for the driving test. Thanks to his guidance, I passed my test with only one minor!
If you're looking for an instructor who is knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely cares about their student's success, I highly recommend Nigel. Thank you so much for helping me become a confident driver, I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor!

Shon

11/9/2024

I booked some refresher lessons with Nigel after a seven year hiatus with driving where I had lost confidence. Nigel was really clear and direct in ascertaining what I needed and delivering refresher lessons that were calming and helpful. I felt very at ease with him at all times and learned a lot without ever feeling patronised. I would happily recommend Nigel to anyone.

Max

27/8/2024

“Thank you Nigel so much for all the support in helping me pass first time, he was very thorough and detailed in every stage of my learning ensuring I was more than prepared for my test. He not only wanted me to pass, but most importantly wanted me to be a safe driver and I feel so much better for that because of him. Have recommended to all my friends to learn with Nigel, thank you once again!” Sent from Nigel Cullen

Sean.

24/7/2024

As an American, I was very nervous about re-learning to drive with new rules of the road in the UK and a friend recommended Nigel to me. Nigel sat down with me to discuss my experiences, my confidence in skills, and what I am nervous about with the upcoming lessons. While observing me through a couple of lessons, Nigel focused our time to concentrate on the areas I was lacking the most to close those gaps and built up my confidence where I had strong skills but I felt unsure about them.
He has a very very good understanding of what the test entails and what it takes to become competent and skillful enough in a short amount of time to learn the required skills. I passed the test on the first try and felt extremely confident during it. Highly recommend Nigel to anyone needing driving training..l

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What My Students Are Saying

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Nigel is a fantastic tutor, tailoring lessons to your learning style. Lessons are typically longer at 2hrs, giving more time to embed learning and build confidence quicker, thus resulting in going to test quicker. Nigel teaches you to drive safely, not just to pass the test. And, as an LGBTQ tutor, it put me at ease without having to worry about 'that' conversation.

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I would wholeheartedly recommend LGBTQ Drive
Nigel was an excellent instructor. Clear, patient and extremely knowledgeable, I ended every lesson feeling as though I had made solid progress. I was eager to pass quickly, but also to pass as a safe driver and Nigel was the perfect instructor for this. I never felt as though I was being charged for lessons I didn’t need, but I also appreciated his candour and expertise around choosing when to go to test. And he was right as I passed first time!
On a personal level, he’s a pleasure to be in a car with and always did his best to be flexible on lesson timings when my work schedule inevitably changed.

Sarah

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I was super nervous to start learning to drive but Nigel was very supportive and calm, going at a pace that suited me. I really appreciated that there was no pressure to take my test before I felt comfortable doing so, which is probably why I passed first time! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nigel to anyone, he's a great teacher and a lovely guy. I actually enjoy driving now which is not something I ever thought I would say!

Mable passed her test first time with LGBTQ Drive

Mabel

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Amazing experience with Nigel, learning with him was easy and relaxed. After 11 weeks i was ready for my test and passed first time! Punctual and professional I would highly recommend him to anybody.

Ben passing his test first time with LGBTQ Drive April 2018

Ben

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I started to learn to drive again with Nigel after a break of 25 years (getting your dad to teach you is probably not the best thing to do!) I was nervous to start with. We had approximately 22 hours of lessons and I passed first time round. Nigel is an excellent driving instructor, professional, friendly and he tailored my lessons to meet my specific needs to ensure I passed. I’d strongly recommend him.

Dee passed his test first time June 2019 with LGBTQ Drive

Dee

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I went with Nigel at the LGBTQ Drive because I was recommended due to his patience and his ability to instil confidence in me to pass my test and this is what happened. He is patient and thorough in explaining how things are to drive to pass my test. I am happy and feel I chose well with each lesson I felt I was getting closer to test. I would be happy to recommend him to others. Thanks Nigel.

Anthony

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Nigel is the best kind of instructor: knowledgeable, calm, patient and encouraging. Not only did he help me pass the test but his focus on good driving habits will stay with me for the long term. Can’t recommend him highly

Amelia

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Spent a fantastic hour with Nigel today and I've FINALLY learnt how to parallel park without trashing my alloys. Better late than never. Straighten the wheels, one full turn, shrink the triangle, two more turns, in he goes!

Matt took refresher lessons on parking and nailed it after 1 hour

Matt (Refresher Student)

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I’d highly recommend LGBTQ Drive for anyone but especially for those who feel intimidated by the ‘blokey’ culture of driving as I was. Nigel’s patient, accommodating and friendly approach meant I could stop worrying, be myself and focus on learning. His great teaching helped me to pass my test first time!

Barney

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(Garry passed his driving test first time with 0 driving faults)
Finally I have my license! Nigel was a great instructor who would tailor each lesson to my needs. Patient, calm and makes sure you are ready for your test. I would highly recommend him and will miss our drives together! Thanks for everything Nigel!!

Garry

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Just passed my test! Nigel is an incredible instructor and a really supportive teacher who tailors lessons to suit your learning needs - highly highly highly recommend him!
Thank you!

Sian

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When choosing my driving instructor I trawled the internet to find someone who was very well qualified (only DVSA “A” graded would do), well reviewed and good value for money. Nigel is all of this things and more. What is most useful is that Nigel teaches you to be a good driver rather than just teaching you how to pass a certain test center route. I was SO nervous for my test but Nigel sat there with me, calmed me down and didn’t belittle my feelings of trepidation. Nigel is patient, kind and the utmost professional. I don’t have a bad word to say about him. Thank you for your help, Nigel.

Edwina

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I chose Nigel based on the outstanding reviews on his website and social media and I’m please to say he exceeded what I’d read about him.
He was always professional, calm and friendly.
I feel confident he has taught me to be a competent and safe driver which I’m incredibly grateful for.
I can’t recommend him highly enough!

Esme

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