Testimonials from Castle Driving School Pupils

Over the years literally thousands of pupils have passed their driving test with Castle Driving School. Below are a few examples of the feedback we have received recently. If you learned to drive with Castle Driving School we'd love to hear from you! Contact us here or submit a testimonial, it doesn't matter when you passed, we'd love to hear from anyone who has passed during our 40+ years as Colchester's premier driving school.

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I never thought I would take my driving test- let alone pass it, but thanks to Paul I did exactly that! He is a fantastic instructor, and the way he coped with my weird, illogical thought processes and lack of common sense was admirable. My two week intensive course was really hard work but Paul's patience and enthusiasm didn't wane, even when at times mine did! Thanks for everything Paul :-)

Anna Cronin (Passed in 2012 - Aged 27), Colchester

I would like to thank Mick for being an exceptionally good instructor and getting me through my fourth test(1st with Castle) with no problems and loads of confidence in me. He is an excellent teacher and I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you.

Poppy Brown (Passed in 2012 - Aged 21), Colchester

I passed my driving test last year with someone else, but I didn't feel confident being in traffic, and I certainly didn't feel confident enough to drive on the motorway, so I gave Castle a call. They were very friendly and accommodating. I took a motorway course (which I actually managed to book for the same day I phoned them!) with Phil.

Phil was such a good instructor! He was incredibly patient and immediately put me at ease. He asked me why I wanted to take this course and what I hoped to gain from it, and was very flexible. We spent the afternoon driving to Lakeside and had a nice chat. He quickly managed to assess my driving abilities and helped me with my confidence.

I am really glad I took the motorway course and I definitely recommend Castle and Phil to anyone thinking of taking a Post test course. It has made me a more confident driver and I now feel ready to drive on the motorway.

Alexandra Dylman (Passed in 2012 - Aged 25), Colchester

As someone who had had a bad experience before, failed two tests and just had a baby Julie was amazing at helping rebuild my confidence and helping me realise my worst enemy was my nerves and I could drive. She even sat in the back of the car during my test to help my nerves. Every lesson I left on a positive note. She is the best teacher I had and I would not have passed without her.

Rachel Ambrose(Aged 28), Colchester

I would like to thank Mick for being an exceptionally good instructor; overflowing with helpful advise and assistance in not just learning to drive but also driving well that I will keep with me for many years to come.

James Trapmore

I'd like to thank Paul for helping me pass first time with only 1 minor,it was the first time I'd drove properly and had lessons for 7 years so I was made up. I had a 6 day intensive course so was well worth the money! I'd recommend Castle to any one and Paul in particular!

Mike Carter (Passed in 2011 - Aged 25), Colchester

BIG BIG THANK YOU TO Phil O'keefe, patience of a god with my low confidence and constant mistakes he got me there though passed first time today with only 4 minors been there for me the whole time as a friend instructor and a agony aunt thanks so much :) xx

Kerri Westcott (Passed in 2011 - Aged 19), Colchester

I would like to recommend Castle Driving School, particularly my instructor Paul. With his precise tuition and valuable advice, I feel I have acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to become a good driver. Thanks to his help and patience as well as Shirley's kind encouragement I finally passed my test. All the staff in the office were very supportive and kind.

Linda Barakat (Passed in 2011)

Thank you so much to Michelle! You have been a brilliant teacher. Always very patient and always gave clear instructions, can't say thank you enough!!! And a first time pass!

Skye Potter

I had failed 4 times in the past but after switching to Castle I passed first time after taking some lessons with Julie.

Ian Richards (Passed in 2011 - Aged 22), Colchester