Pupil Feedback

With so many things to think about when it comes to driving and passing the all-important TEST, having to choose the right instructor from among so many available teachers shouldn’t add one more thing to stress about. There are plenty of people out there with loads of qualifications, but I have to say if you want a great driving instructor with monster qualifications and a terrific, relaxed, family-friendly personality, Tam Smail is the driving instructor for you! Tam’s one of the most observant individuals I’ve come across, and he will most certainly kick your driving into high gear, whether you’re a first-timer or someone like me coming from another country and needing to pass the driving test here in the UK. Tam was fabulously supportive, keen on getting me through the nervousness of it all with good humour – and a never-ending supply of safety tips along the way! All in all, Tam’s really turned me into a much more competent, much more aware, and much safer driver – my car has legs now, as he puts it! Happy driving, if you pick Tam you’re picking a winner! 

- Kate Wallace

Tam is am excellent driving instructor, I felt very comfortable with him and he taught me very well. Tam always made lessons as easy as possible and never lost patience with me. He is very friendly and easy to get on with. He has taught me and my sisters and we all passed first time.

I would definitely recommend any new driver to go with Tam!

- Katie Phillips

My name is Aaron Groombridge, I wanted to do my driving lessons for ages but had to save up first. I didn’t want to waste my money, so I thought it was important to get the right driving instructor. My Mum used to work with Tam, and she said I should give him a go because he was always really friendly and helpful. I gave Tam a call and got the ball rolling, Tam asked me all the right questions when I called him and he seemed to know what it was all about which was reassuring! Right from the outset Tam was very patient and gave me lots of pointers that made controlling the car very easy, such as how to place my feet on the pedals and how much to move them. There were times when I got really frustrated when things went wrong, but Tam helped me calm down and try again, which always made things go easier! My lessons were always fun and we had a good laugh, even on the more tricky lessons. I passed my test first time and done my BTEC in safe driving and it looks good on my CV! I’m glad I chose Tam as my Instructor, even now when I see him around he always stops for a chat! If you want a great Driving Instructor, choose Tam!

- Aaron Groombridge

Hello my name is Lauren Harvey, I found Tam on the internet, there were so many Driving Instructors to choose from! Tam’s website was good because it was all about what he can do for me, rather than why not to choose someone else like most of the other sites I looked at. Right from the start of my lessons with Tam, he put me at ease, even at the first phone call! I had never driven before and was really nervous about driving for the first time. When I started to drive with Tam I used to panic all the time but Tam helped me overcome this and I have since passed my test first time and went on to do my BTEC in safe driving! Tam has been a great Instructor, he is very patient and kind, he has even paid me money back for recommending him to my cousin, even though I don’t take lessons any more!! Thank’s Tam….

- Lauren Harvey

Having struggled first time of trying and then taking a break for a whole decade” I was pretty much starting from scratch. Tam’s easy going ways and flexible teaching style meant that I grew in confidence quickly. He was able to both demonstrate and get me to work out the ways for me to drive a car well. He’s basically turned a unnatural and struggling driver into someone that knows what they are doing behind the wheel. I even passed first time! I’m now looking forward to a lifetime of safe driving on the road. I would recommend Tam’s Driving School to anyone and thank you, for creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere thoughout my five months of learning. Cheers Tam….

- Dan Trenowden (Dover)