I have passed my driving test in Coventry today with my instructor Arsal, with only one minor. He’s been an amazing instructor, very calm and knowledgeable. All lessons were tailored to exactly what I... See more
While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more
To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more
Review summary
Based on reviews, created with AI
What people talk about most
Based on these reviews
Company details
Written by the company
SmartLearner were established in 2004. Smart Learner Driving School is one of the leading driving schools in the West Midlands, dedicated to helping learners become safe, confident, and skilled drivers. We offer manual and automatic driving lessons, theory support, simulator training, and instructor training — all tailored to suit individual learning styles. Our highly qualified and friendly instructors focus on building confidence, providing clear guidance, and ensuring every lesson is productive and enjoyable. Whether you’re a complete beginner or preparing for your test, Smart Learner offers flexible lesson packages, competitive prices, and outstanding customer support. Join thousands of successful learners who have passed with SmartLearner!
Contact info
4 Wheelwright Buildings, Hen Lane, CV6 4LB, Coventry, United Kingdom
- 02475092784
- admin@smartlearner.com
- smartlearner.com
Replied to 66% of negative reviews
Typically replies within 1 week
How this company uses Trustpilot
See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.
Passed first time with only 2 faults
Mohammed F Khan is an absolutely brilliant driving instructor. His patience is second to none, and he is a great teacher who takes the time to ensure you understand every aspect of driving. I was really impressed with how he took the little habits I'd picked up from my previous instructors and worked with them rather than completely starting from scratch. With his help and advice, the test was very stress-free, I would definitely recommend him to others.

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
Blerim was very supportive and and…
Blerim was very supportive and and patient from start to finish during my driving lessons, i couldn’t have done it without him and im very grateful, I would highly recommend using smartlearner

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
Recommended
I passed my driving test yesterday with Angar. He is very professional. His calm, supportive and very reassuring way of teaching helped me gain confidence on the road. Can't recommend him enough ❤️
Best company to use
I couldn’t speak anymore highly of my instructor from smart learner. Viran was absolutely fantastic so patient and easy going never made me feel pressured to try to much at the smart. I took my time and ended up passing first time hands down couldn’t have asked for a better instructor would highly recommend to anyone who is wanting to learn. I’ve already had my mother in law going with smart learner 10 out of 10

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
Coventry Driving test with Arsal 0 driving faults- First Attempt
I passed my driving test in Coventry with my instructor Arsal, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Arsal was incredibly supportive, patient and genuinely committed to helping me become a confident and safe driver. His teaching style was calm and clear and he always took the time to explain things in a way that made sense. Thanks to his guidance and calm nature, I passed first time with absolutely 0 faults, something I never imagined possible. I’m truly grateful for all his help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor who really cares about their progress.

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
Pete is a fantastic instructor
Pete is a fantastic instructor. Because of his teaching I only got 1 minor. I recommend him to other learners

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
Very good instructor Chris.
Very good instructor Chris.
Absolutely loved him and he made it all seem fun.

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
I just passed
I just passed. Mr. Ali Raza is a very good instructor. He was very patient with my learning process and understood my weaknesses & usually gave contructive feedbacks that helped my confidence. Finally, he helped me navigate anxiety where I needed it the most. I will surely recommend SmartLearner for your driving experience.

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
Great instructor
I’ve had a very positive experience with Smart Learner in Coventry. My instructor was Mohammed Farukh Khan, and he is the most patient and the calmest instructor I’ve met. He’s very constructive with his feedback, and built my confidence in driving. I would recommend him to anyone!

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
Instructor - Tayebeh
My instructor was Tayebeh, i have only done 20 hours with her and i have passed my test first time today, she’s very patient and understanding, she always taught me things i struggled on and i would definitely recommend her as a instructor!!.

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
I passed!!
Learning to drive with Tay at Smart Learner has been one of the best experiences I could’ve asked for. From day one, she made me feel comfortable, confident, and fully supported. Her teaching style is the perfect balance of friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable — she explains everything so clearly and never makes you feel rushed or stressed.
Tay always stayed calm, even when I was nervous, and she celebrated every improvement I made. She genuinely cares about her students and puts in so much effort to make sure you understand not just how to drive, but how to drive safely and with real confidence. Every lesson felt productive, positive, and tailored to exactly what I needed.
Thanks to Tay’s guidance, I went into my test feeling fully prepared — and passed first time!
If you’re looking for a driving instructor who is supportive, professional, and truly exceptional at what she does, I cannot recommend Tay at Smart Learner enough. She is simply amazing.

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
My name is Arvind Singh and I have…
My name is Arvind Singh and I have passed my driving test at warwick first try with only 3 faults. My instructor is Mohammad Asghar (Tariq). He was extremely helpful and he explained stuff very clearly. I had an incredible learning experience learning with Mo and he has an eye for detail and definitely listens to any inquiries you may have. Any questions i had he explained it very well. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn driving. I also thank smart learner for sending me a nice instructor and he is hilarious. Every lesson I had with him it was enjoyable and I looked forward to them.

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
Passed first time
My driving instructor was Surinder, I didn't have a clue before I got in the car and was terrified but he made me feel calm and confident and taught me at a really comfortable pace and I passed my test first try!

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
Thank you Pete for the memories!
My instructor Pete, a seasoned veteran behind the wheel got me up to speed in just over a month.
I booked the 30h package and still got refunded 4.5h, passing my exam first time with only two minors.
Not only Pete taught me how to pass the exam but more important, he actually taught me how to drive properly, preparing me for the real road ahead.
Nothing bad to say about the driving school and above all, my instructor Pete.
Fully recommend them! 👌

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
A very positive review regarding my instructor and smart learner driving school.
I am typing this very positive review regarding my instructor whose name was Sajid from the Coventry, Westmidlands, branch he helped and guided me every step of the way and I achieved my goal to obtaining my driving licence.
I would highly recommend smart learner driving school to friends and family.
Thank you to Sajid and the whole smart learner driving school team members.
Kind regards
Jason.

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
Very good instructor
Came last minute asking for lessons when I had a test in 10 days and passed. Thank you Noman

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
I've recently passed my driving test…
I've recently passed my driving test with 3 minors 1 of them being the tell me question and I would like to thank my instructors 1st of i has Raf in the manual and even tho he was great i just couldn't cope with learning the manual do raf recommended I go with his brother reuban in the automatic and it was the best decision because I learnt more sufficiently then I would of in the manual so id like to really thank him for having the patience with me and good luck with ur future endeavours id also like to thank rag for seeing me thru the last parts of making sure I was ready for my test so thank you all again

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
I recently passed my driving test first…
I recently passed my driving test first time with only 3 minors - I couldn’t thank my instructor enough Dilraj (Raj) doing manual.
I started my lesson beginning of July and passed within 5 months thanks to all the support and lessons with my instructor, I couldn’t recommend him enough ! Always very calm, made me feel comfortable and confident in my driving abilities even when I didn’t think I was ready !

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
Thank you!
I highly recommend Aftab as a driving instructor. I passed my practical test first time, which speaks volumes about his excellent teaching. Aftab is patient, reliable, and his instruction style is very clear and easy to follow. He breaks down complex maneuvers into simple, manageable steps, which helped me feel much more confident and prepared. Thank you, Aftab!

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
I passed my driving test first time thanks to Raphael
I passed my driving test first time with zero faults, and I couldn’t have done it without my amazing instructor Raphael! He’s extremely patient, calm, and very professional in his teaching. Raphael explains everything clearly, builds your confidence on the road, and always makes sure you fully understand before moving on. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great driving instructor – he truly goes above and beyond to help you succeed!

Reply from SmartLearner Driving School
The Trustpilot Experience
Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.
Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.
Learn more about other kinds of reviews.
We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.
Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.
Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.
Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.
Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.







