Select Driving School, Woodford Green, Essex

Passed first time with Select. Having failed my driving test a few times 9 years ago I was a little nervous when it came to booking an intensive course this time round but when I called Select Phil talked me through the options and really helped me and made me feel confident about booking. He was even able to book me a test within a few minutes. He also helped me work this course to my work schedule which was great. I took my lessons in East London with Dave Brewer who was brilliant, he was so calming and patient and took me to passing my test after 7 days when others had failed after many more hours! Also he is great person to spend four hours a day in a car with. Massive thanks to Phil and Dave, a great learning experience. D

I PASSED!!! The first time I used Select intensive driving school and after taking 3 tests previously over the past 12 years I was absolutely chuffed! When I called to enquire about what course would be the best for me, I found Phil very friendly and knowledgeable and nothing was too much when I asked my questions and making payments.

Alan Melton was my instructor and he was fantastic! He really helped me to calm down, make me think about what I was doing and was very easy to have as a teacher - would recommend him and Select to anyone thinking about taking this route into driving (excuse the pun!) Brilliant - loved every second of it.. Thanks guys!!! :-D

I only had a few weeks to pass my driving test and had only had a few lessons previously so i was very nervous about doing course. After looking online at different courses i found Select Intensive Driving School and decided they had very good reviews, and it was clear why they had such good reviews, Phil was always their to answer any questions I had and was very patient with me. I had Matt for my driving instructor and I was his first customer through Select, he is a great addition to Select and he was great at teaching me (and putting up with my frequent mistakes!) we got on great and I couldn’t of asked for a better instructor. I highly recommend you choose select if your planning on doing an intensive driving course.

I was quite hesitant at first as no one in my family has ever taken any intensive driving courses and the prices for me was at first daunting being an 18yr old student. The previous driving instructor was regrettably unreliable.

I needed to pass quickly, with select intensive driving course I was never let down, the service provided was excellent, and Phil answered every question and took notes for my requests he was very clear about the course and I remember spending at least 15-20mins on the phone as I am a very hesitant person and looked into this company with only the testimonies pushing me on.

After being sure and clear about my course I agreed to take on the prestige course 10 days (40hrs). I got an immediate email stating in detail the course I chose, what the fees are for, and instructors details. The instructor was exceedingly helpful, had many years of experiences, he knew exactly what he was doing and didn’t waste any time, was never late or finish early, he literally was the perfect instructor.

After the two weeks course I had a test booked straight after and had only 4 minors but failed due to my own fault. I was then re-booked for another test after two -three weeks and past!

If you don’t want to waste time and money and want to pass quickly and effectively go with select intensive driving THEY WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN! Thank you Alan and Phil for helping me pass so quickly and for your excellent organisation on re-booking me quickly to pass, I can now drive to university 10 miles away and not carry ten books on me or think of taking loans to stay on campus! Thank You!!! Jusna Khanum

I had done quite a few driving lessons with the AA before contacting Select, but I had been spending a lot of money and not improving very much. When I started studying for my A Levels, I took a step back from driving, but this summer thought that it would be great to pass my driving test before going off to university. I contacted Select and, even though I was asking for lessons really last minute and at one of the busiest times of year, Phil organised everything and within 2 weeks I was having intensive lessons every day and had a theory test booked. The standard of teaching was excellent and Phil managed to get me a practical test in early September even though all the test slots were booked up until late October. I passed first time and am so delighted that I can go to university with that under my belt. Phil was so helpful and I am so grateful to my instructor Sandy, who was a terrific teacher and a great person to have a chat with during our 4-hour lessons!

Select have been 110% hands-on from the very first phone call I had with Phil. Discussing my requirements for learning to drive was like talking with an old friend, I ended my conversation that day enthused, excited and above all certain that Select would perform and to a high standard.

My (previously thought) unrealistic time-scale in which I needed to learn and pass was soon planned quickly and efficiently and made to measure. I was kept informed of every stage by phone and email, working closely to ensure all of my needs were met.

Within a day I was assigned my instructor, Victor, had an assessment lesson and went on to have what I believe to be exceptionally high standard, quality teaching for the rest of my Executive intensive course. Victor not only covered everything I needed to help me pass but also went beyond the call of duty by divulging informative tips and information that really gave the teaching a personal underpinning, making me feel relaxed and confident in my abilities.

I'd like to thank Phil, Victor and everyone at Select for being an example of first class customer service with truly genuine, experienced instructors which not only helped me pass first time but with the confidence to continue to be a safer driver.

- Desperate times call for desperate measures and that is what led me to Select Driving School. I needed a driving license urgently for work and with the time swiftly ticking by, I went online. After hours of reading about various driving schools ' Select 'stood apart for its consistently positive reviews. - I called them with the available dates I could take from work, my contact details, previous driving experience and my requirements. I got the answer phone initially but then the response came within 24hours.- The person I dealt with was friendly, professional and encouraging. He had done his research, discussed my requirements further and already had the name of my instructor when he called. - An email was promptly sent out that day for me to complete with my driving history, experiences and contact details.- I opted for the silver course. My instructor promptly contacted me before the sessions. He was friendly had clear goals for each session at greatly put me at ease. - The lessons themselves were intense but excellent. The instructor was prompt and even early. The goals for each day were clearly stated and achieved. He was professional, reliable, offered clear instruction, and taught and encouraged appropriately. - He broke down the manoeuvers to easily remembered segments. He even had a notebook of pictures and instructions. They were the appropriate toilet and lunch breaks and the lessons involve different driving conditions which gave me great confidence, e.g. town driving and country driving.- All of this would mean nothing if I could not get a lesson in time and pass. It was here that Select Driving School really came through. We couldn ' t get a lesson immediately after my sessions, but we sat down with my Rota to see when I could be available for the practical test Select Driving pulled off the miracle! He even managed to get me a lesson in my own area, within 5 days of the sessions finishing. My instructor met me at 7am the morning of the test, took me through everything again and thankfully I passed.- Overall, finding Select Driving School was a leap of faith into the dark, based on positive online internet reviews by others. I am very happy to add myself to this list and glad to do so! Give them a try and see for yourself, I certainly did! You will not be disappointed.

I failed my test twice 13 years ago and lost my confidence and motivation after that. I chose the intensive ten day Prestige course to keep my motivation high and allow myself to do pretty much nothing but drive for two weeks. I didn't have a car to practice on between lessons so really appreciated that intensity of tuition. My instructor was excellent. I passed first time and would highly recommend Select to anyone who wants to learn to drive, whatever your ability or past experience.

I passed first time with Select Driving School after completing an intensive course. Advertised as one of the top end and best driving schools; the school had a lot to live up to but exceeded my expectations in every category. My instructor immediately put me at ease in the car, explaining the mechanics of the car which made me aware of what each control did and gave me confidence. My instructor was extremely friendly and always stayed in contact (regardless of time, weekend or night) about lessons or any questions I had and was more than happy to accomodate my needs. I felt totally comfortable the whole time I was driving and the instructor was extremely patient and professional if I made a mistake, telling me exactly what went wrong and telling me how to avoid future mistakes. A friendly, personable instructor always ready to buy a coffee or two made what should have been boring/tiring 5 hour lessons into fun. A great learning experience and I would recommend Select Driving School - indeed am going to enrol my younger brother when he turns 17!

I passed my driving test today, this was my final day of a six day course booked with Select Driving School. My instructor was excellent and put me at ease from the very first day. I had failed three previous tests and from what I know now I had had some bad instruction. However with a clean sheet and six days of driving ahead of me I was a little nervous. The lessons were perfect and tailor made so I could drop the children all of at school and be collected from my home and returned before they all need picking up. Although the course was pricey than some other intensive courses it absolutely was worth every penny as great though was taken into the lesson content and management. Each day was around four hours with a break for a coffee or a snack and I learnt everything I needed to help me become confident enough to pass. I have four boys and an elderly gran who I look after and this will change my life. Thank you so much to my instructor and Select Driving School. I certainly recommend them to all at whatever stage of driving you are at there will be a course made perfectly for you.