Recent passes and student reviews
With over 19 years of experience helping learners across Nottingham pass their driving tests, nothing is more rewarding than celebrating each student's success. I specialise in working with nervous and anxious drivers, providing a calm, encouraging, and pressure-free environment so you can build real driving confidence.
Read genuine feedback from pupils who transformed their nerves into test-day triumph. Ready to start your own driving journey? Contact Dan via WhatsApp or text on 07957 714150.
"I don't tend to write reviews but I had such a great experience with 1st Driving School. I had Dan as my instructor and he is amazing! He is super kind, patient, professional and punctual. After having such bad experiences with previous instructors, Dan made me feel comfortable and made every driving lesson fun. Dan's invaluable knowledge and endless encouragement really helped me to become a more confident driver. Because of him I can proudly say I passed my test with 5 minors! Thank you Dan!"
Tobi O., NG7
"Would highly recommend Dan. I started lessons 5 months ago, and passed 1st time today with only 1 Minor Fault. I honestly wouldn’t have been able to do it without having Dan there teaching me. It was an absolute pleasure being taught by him. His character, and personality is just great. The laughs we had whilst on lessons I’ll never forget, but I still learnt ever so much each and every lesson. He has great patience, understanding, and puts you at ease right from the get-go. It’s bitter sweet now I’ve passed because I will miss our banter and the enjoyment each lesson gave me. He believed in me when I didn’t even believe in myself. I genuinely would recommend Dan to everyone. Thank you!!"
Carla N., NG1
"Simply wonderful! A big thanks to Dan Evans for his natural and supportive approach across all of my driving lessons. I can openly admit that learning to drive was the biggest challenge I have ever faced and he helped me get through all of it. There were some tricky times but Dan used all of his skills to get me across the 'finish line'. Not to mention we had a good laugh along the way. Professional, supportive, adaptable, organised and open - a fantastic instructor and a brilliant driving school. Thanks Dan, 1st time pass with a 1st class instructor!"
David J, NG2
"Dan is a great instructor, he is definitely someone I'd recommend to anyone that wants to start driving. It has been a great experience learning to drive. It's crazy to think that I had only had 15 hours worth of lessons and passed first time. I really appreciate it, thank you very much."
Elliot P, NG4 • Passed with zero driver faults