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“Top Driving School in East London”

★★★★★

written by TungVu1992 on 22/05/2022

A big thank you to my instructor Yusoof, he is very patient, understanding, professional and good motivator. He makes good jokes to make you feel relaxed. Very friendly and good listener. He will not only teach you to pass your driving test but to be a good driver. He gives different driving techniques and at the end of your course you will feel your confidence on the road, checking of mirrors and speed will become natural to you, he doesn't blame you if you did wrong instead he motivates you and lifts your spirit. I'd never thought driving would become easier with him. Feeling proud to be one of your student. Highly recommended. You will never go wrong. Many thanks Yusoof. Thumbs up.

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“Horrible experience”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Rogerio13 on 17/01/2020

Pretty horrible driving school, stay away, don’t feed their bank account, they will bankrupt you, horrible people, very expensive too, first they will say you will pass your test 100% guaranteed if you go for this school, then, they will push you too many lessons so you keep feeding their bank account, I spent £1000 with lesson and booked the test and a few days before the test an instructor wouldn’t want to take me to the test because she wanted to push me more lessons, even though I said please let me try the test now and if I fail I can carry on with more lessons.. so she said no, she can not take me to the test because I am not ready to drive, in other words, spend more money with me and I take you to the test after, they claimed that no one would take me to the test because I need more lessons, so I phoned another driving school called SLM and booked an instructor to take me to my test and it was cheaper... I only had 2 hours of lesson with a very pleasant and honest instructor and he showed me in 2 hours before my test everything the mutual driving school failed to show me in 35 lesson, I highly recommend SLM to go to, don't waste your money and your time with mutual driving school, you will regret. I passed with a very good mark, just 3 small mistakes and the test center instructor said I was very very good. Don't go for Mutual Driving school, google SLM School and ask for my instructor, he will give you a better price and much better service. Horrible people, no respect for their customers.

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Angel83's Response to Rogerio13's Review

Written on: 26/07/2022

hey Rogerio, I had very similar experience unfortunately. What's your SLM instructor name please as I am looking for alternative? Many thanks

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Rogerio13's reply to Angel83's Comment

Written on: 26/07/2022

Mutual is just rubbish
I booked my lessons.
Good luck

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“Brilliant”

★★★★★

written by Timmsy84 on 22/05/2018

Absolute pleasure it's been 18 months since I past my test with mutual driving school and I can't speak and recommend you enough I've had driving instructors in the past but mutual are on another level professionalism expertes I was made to feel so comfotable and enjoyed my experince with mutual and my instructor was amazing and I do highly recommend you thanks again for getting me through my test

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“Brilliant instructor ”

★★★★★

written by deannecuthbert on 21/12/2015

A brilliant driving school but truely couldnt of done it without my driving instructor  a amazing instuctor very polite and helpful. All the best to everyone who takes test. Highly recoment the person I had with as a instructor knows what his doing xxxx x

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“Passed first time”

★★★★★

written by Boydpassed on 21/03/2015

I started doing my driving lessons with mutual driving school in november 2014, i took 25 lessons and four months down the line i passed my test, all thanks to my driving instructor. I took lessons with driving schools before and none of them compare to mutual driving school. He is a great instructor always made me feel relaxed and calm at the wheel and I learned really quick to drive with him, also he is a great guy. I would recommend him if you are going to do your lessons and want to pass as you wont get a better instructor. Good luck guys :)

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“Very shoddy service”

★☆☆☆☆

written by JadenFigueroa on 25/02/2015

I spent several months attempting to learn to drive with Mutual. My first instructor was pleasant and reliable but I barely made any progress at all. I told Mutual I was switching driving schools but they called me up and practically begged me to stick with them and try another instructor so I gave them another chance. The second one was a better instructor but massively unreliable and unprofessional. Late for every single lesson, cancelled around one in three (always some lame excuse) and several times when I was booked in for a two hour lesson around the 45 minute mark he would casually say, "Oh we're picking up so and so now, we'll make up that other hour another time." Unbelievably unprofessional. I'm sorry to say that I stuck with this for a little while in the hope that things would get better but I have now switched and am enjoying working with an instructor who is both skilled and reliable, what you'd expect really. I feel like I was treated like a real mug by Mutual, I would advise anyone else to avoid this driving school at all costs.

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“My mutual experience was like a friendship thank you...”

★★★★☆

written by SimoneBrownTaylor on 07/04/2014

I started my driving lessons last year July... And was just doing an hour here and there. I found this was not enough time for me to learn to drive sufficiently. I started to book double lessons. I was always nervous of taking driving lessons as I've heard horror stories of really mean and insensitive driving instructors or instructors who said nothing more then "turn left at the end of this road" etc. So when I first met my instructor and he was your everyday Jack the lad east end boy I was pleasantly surprised. He made me feel so comfortable and relaxed we automatically became like old friends. I was also very surprised but please that on my first lesson we were driving. He wanted to see where I was and to what level he should start the lessons, this was refreshing as many schools waste your time and money by starting from the absolute beginning even if not needed. Many do not allow you drive until 3-4 lessons in. Long story short, if you are looking for a friendly, reliable service where you are made to feel relaxed and comfortable I would say Mutual is the best school in the East end! Thanks again guys!!!!!

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“mutual driving ”

★★★★★

written by tashfantastic on 26/02/2014

Thanks to the instructor of mutual driving school . after only ten lessons he taught me so much about being a driver. excellent instructor , and with his help I passed today first time. thanks mutual I will be reccomending you to everyone I know.

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“Excellent Driving Experience”

★★★★★

written by on 08/07/2013

Mutual driving school is an excellent school for learning to Drive. I tried a few other places before I finally tried Mutual Driving School. The instructors are very friendly, experienced, the cars are in excellent state. * Nathan has been my instructor, he's a very patient, helped me get ride of all the little bad habits you turn to develop as you're driving. I passed my practical test and I would definitely recommend that you try Mutual Driving School (This will definitely be the last driving school you'll ever have to use).

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“A good experience of learning driving ”

★★★★☆

written by on 23/06/2013

Mutual driving school is very good. I passed my test first time. Thank you for the help you have given me. The instructor I had was really good, experienced and patient. There was a good balance between the instructor giving me instructions and giving me plenty of freedom to get on with the driving. I am glad you went with Mutual driving school.

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“Good”

★★★★☆

written by on 18/06/2013

I have had Nathan for the last couple of months and he has been absolutely exceptional. I really recommend him. However price is a little steep especially when you're taking 2 hours worth in a row.

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“Mutual is the best driving school.”

★★★★★

written by on 18/06/2013

I was recommended to Mutual by a friend, and i'm so glad i chose to learn with them, having had a different instructor in the beginning than who i passed with, Mutual were more than happy to help me find a more compatible instructor, i changed to another under recommendation, i couldnt have asked for a better instructor. He is understanding, patient and very well balanced at being able to get along with you and have a laugh but to also be strict enough to tell you when your wrong. I couldnt have been happier with Mutual.

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“Definitely recommend Mutual Driving School”

★★★★☆

written by Masuma_s on 18/06/2013

My experience with mutual driving was a pretty good one. I had two instructors, lost the first instructor due to an injury and was surprised with another instructor, Jimmy, on the day of my lesson, which was really unsettling and confusing, it would have been better to be told beforehand about the situation, nonetheless; my second instructor was perfect. He may not be to everyones liking as he is very upfront and firm and is not afraid to shy away from telling you off for repeatedly making the same mistake, I however found that this helped me, making me make sure I get it right next time so I don't get a telling off lol. Apart from the telling off, Jimmy was very attentive and helpful, and it was very evident that he genuinely wanted me to drive well and pass my test, there was no prolonging of lessons which would make me waste my money, unlike other driving schools i had previously been joined to. Not only did Jimmy prepare me for my driving test, he also took me to different areas with difficult roads and roadabouts etc. to make sure he was fully equipping me with knowledge on driving and also confidence, which would help me for after I pass and start to drive on my own. Keeping in mind that i am a person who easily panics and confidence in myself is very low, i passed my driving after roughly 2 months worth of lessons with Jimmy. Which must mean that Jimmy had taught me well. I am now driving around in my own car with a lot more confidence. I passed second time round with mutual driving school, this may be because first time round was with my first instructor who was very laid back and too calm, which made me too relaxed, as i mentioned before I needed an instructor is is very firm and tells me how it is. I'm sure if I had Jimmy as my instructor from day 1 I would have passed first time round :) I would highly recommend Mutual Driving school, especially my instructor, Jimmy. Thank yooou mutual driving school for the excellent service, instructors and also patience (as i would always turn up late for lessons whereas my instructor was ALWAYS prompt and on time, sorry lol) (PS. Slightly pricey for a student, £23 for one hour ... Would have loved a few more discounts throughout my course. BUT having said that, it was well worth my money :) )

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“Excellent teaching, owner very helpful”

★★★★★

written by mm_l on 18/06/2013

Thank you Sam for being so patient with me - after an iffy start he graciously dealt with my complaint and moved me to Clifford who was a brilliant instructor. When he went on leave Les took over - I was initially sceptical of changing instructors but as it turns out Les's teaching was also of a very high standard and after a few lessons with him I passed my test second time round. I came to them in March having had no previous driving experience and got my licence in June. They were honest with my progress and did not try to "sell" me more lessons than I needed. All in all a very positive experience and a special thanks to Clifford and Les for being such great teachers!

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“Best driving school in East London”

★★★★★

written by Xbei on 09/06/2013

- Top notch service and professionalism - Friendly and experienced instructors - Gives the students freedom to control own progress Would definitely recommend to friends.

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Mutualdrivingschool's Response to Xbei's Review

Written on: 18/06/2013

Congratulations on passing your driving test with Mutual Driving School. We wish you many years of safe driving ahead.

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“WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING YOU THE KEY TO PROFESSIONAL...”

★★★★☆

written by on 09/06/2013

WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING YOU THE KEY TO PROFESSIONAL DRIVING, THIS SCHOOL HAS GOT THE RIGHT INSTRUCTORS, WITH THE REQUIRED AND RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, WHO BY ALL STANDARDS ARE DVLA COMPLAINT. THEY WILL NOT ONLY GIVE YOU THE SKILLS TO PASSING YOUR TEST, BUT SAFE DRIVING, AND DRIVING TO LIVE. MAYBE OTHER SCHOOLS TRAIN YOU TO PASS YOUR DRIVING TEST ONLY, BUT THIS IS A SCHOOL THAT OUT TO TRAIN YOU TO BECOME ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY DRIVER AFTER YOU MUST HAVE PASSED YOUR TEST.I TELL YOU WHAT, IF YOU WANT TO PASS YOUR TEST AND ENJOY DRIVING AFTER THAT, TRAIN WITH MUTUAL DRIVING SCHOOL, BUT IF YOU JUST WANT TO PASS YOUR TEST AND BECOME A HAZARD TO OTHER ROAD USERS, TRY OTHER SCHOOLS. MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS SCHOOL WAS AWESOME AND REWARDING. WITH MUTUAL, NO LOSS OF MONEY, NO LOSS OF TIME. EVERYTHING ON POINT. HOWEVER, I DO NOT LIKE THE IDEA OF PAYING EXTRA MONEY ON THE DAY OF YOUR TEST.

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Mutualdrivingschool's Comment

Written on: 18/06/2013

Congratulations on passing your driving test with Mutual Driving School. We wish you many years of safe driving ahead.

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“Passed few weeks ago after a few months of lessons....”

★★★★☆

written by monie56 on 08/06/2013

Passed few weeks ago after a few months of lessons. The instructor was nice and they are all friendly. One less star for always having trouble trying to get through to the office. Overall i really found them helpful and instructor gave some very useful tips

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Mutualdrivingschool's Response to monie56's Review

Written on: 18/06/2013

Congratulations on passing your driving test with Mutual Driving School. We wish you many years of safe driving ahead. Sorry to hear you was having some trouble getting through to the office telephone lines. Being such a busy driving school the lines can get extremely busy, but do keep trying and you will always get through.

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“Great Instructor, Great School”

★★★★★

written by hassan_123 on 06/06/2013

I just passed my test first time today thanks to Mutual which is a great driving school and I would highly recommend my instructor Jimi. I work in canary wharf so needed punctual one hour lessons during the week and Mutual delivered. They were also flexibile when I needed to cancel lessons due to last minute meetings, usually not charging if they were able to fill the spot or if I had given them enough notice. Jimi was very helpful and gave me a lot of confidence. I wouldn't have been able to pass without his approach. Thanks again!

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Mutualdrivingschool's Response to hassan_123's Review

Written on: 18/06/2013

Hi Hassan, Congratulations on passing your driving test with Mutual Driving School. We wish you many years of safe driving ahead.

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“I passed my test yesterday ”

★★★★★

written by khalid2013 on 05/06/2013

I had 7 hours in total with Mutual Driving School and it was my first driving school in the UK and I've passed my test from first attempt with 3 minor mistakes .Cliff was my instructor and I would highly recommend him. There is one thing I would like to tell, anyone who wants to drive should watch videos on youtube to learn how to do the right manoeuvres and then try to applied it practically with your instructor this will make it more easier to pass your test and take less hours to learn . All the best to all of you guys ..

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Mutualdrivingschool's Response to khalid2013's Review

Written on: 18/06/2013

Hi Khalid, Thanks for leaving us a review.
Congratulations on passing your driving test with Mutual Driving School. We wish you many years of safe driving ahead.

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“Excellent Driving School”

★★★★★

written by on 05/06/2013

Passed after learning with Mutual for just over 4 months. The person who works in the head office, was able to arrange lessons around my working hours and my instructor, had had a teaching style and approach that suited me. I would recommend this well organised, pupil-oriented driving school to anyone aspiring to pass their driving test with minimal fuss.

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