Bennetts Driving School Reviews 

Do NOT waste your time and money. Booked and paid for an intensive driving course which has been anything but. Unreliable instructors who cancel at short notice, cut lessons short and do not stick with agreed plan. Still awaiting hours over 4 months later for a course which should have lasted a week! Shocking and no response from management when you complain. Have reported to DVSA. Please do NOT waste your money. Look elsewhere. They didn’t even deserve one star!

Aberdeen, September 30 is when I booked 10 lessons (£390).
Unfortunately, the instructor claimed not to receive my messages in order to book lessons, cancelled one and didn’t show up for another scheduled lesson, with no communication. I let the driving school know that he didn't show up or communicated with me and asked for a different instructor.

I was told that the manager will contact me.
I have not been contacted by the manager ever even though I tried calling asking for them 4 times.

I did get another driving instructor but I'm still chasing a refund of the 8 hours remaining as the instructor is still trying to give me back the wrong amount/ignoring me. This is very stressful and unprofessional.

I wanted to have 5 lessons 2 hours each before October 20 and it's now November 2 and I have only had 3. 2 lessons were with the new driving instructor which I'm very thankful about.

I would advise others to be mindful before choosing this driving school and confirm they are paying through school when paying upfront. My driving instructor didn't make it clear that I was directly paying him and not the driving school.

Update on 9 November: The first instructor is still contacting me for the refund I had requested via my bank WAY prior to him actually refunding me (after various attempts of claiming it back and days waiting). He's accusing me of trying to steal his money lol. Obviously this situation is not ideal and I for sure won't be choosing or recommending this school to anyone. Way too complicated for something that should just be a straightforward service.

I want to say thank you to Steve Trimnell.

My daughter passed first with him.

He was so patient, understanding and empathetic with her.

Thank you so much Steve

David Watson in Coventry taught me for just over a year, and I passed after the second attempt. I was a complete newcomer to driving, made mistakes on the way, and he taught me well, and was patient and understanding. He has a great car to learn in too! Thanks Dave!

Tony from Bennett’s Driving School He was very supportive and helpful. He created a relaxed and encouraging environment during our lesson.

Had Steve Trimnell as my driving instructor, who was recommended to me by a neighbour, he’s very experienced and great at explaining things clearly. He offered motorway and night/dark lessons for better practice which some instructors don’t provide. He can be firm sometimes when mistakes happen but he is also very understanding and supportive. His pricing is very reasonable and lesson times were flexible. Steve was easy to contact which made scheduling and fitting in lessons to my timetable a lot easier.

Sham was a great driving Instructor, after intensive training from him, I am pleased and he thought me things in different ways, My Pass was a big relief. Thank you Sham

I have been learning with Red over the year with 30 lessons, I thought I would try Bennett as they seem cheaper. Although out of a 2 hour lesson I only drove 40 mins with the instructor giving a lecture about the theory test for the rest of the time, which I have already passed. I would give a negative score if it was possible but a total waste of time any money was my experience in London. I would have paid for a video if I wanted a lecture, its far cheaper. Red driving school seems to have better instructors in London area.

Sabrina was my instructor done a unbelievable job with me couldn’t of asked for better, smashed my test route made me feel comfortable and confident on the road couldn’tfault anything at all👏👏

Not flexible

I only had 4 hours with Steve trimnell in Bristol and passed first time. Amazing teaching and got me out of my bad habits. Would 100% recommend

David was probably the best choice of instructor out there, hes patient and explains everything in a way that i would understand. Would hundred percent recommend

Dharmesh is by far the best driving instructor and teacher I've had. Very clear and eloborate explanations. Details everything you need to know without overwhelming you and most of all very calm and very kind. I passed first time with him as my instructor. 10/10 highly recommend him to all learners.

Thank you Bennett’s for all of your help! I passed first time with no minors and am so grateful to Paul, Michela and everyone at the office for their hard work! It was very easy to book lessons, and I learnt skills that helped me for life, and not just in passing the test.

I’m incredibly grateful to Chad for his excellent teaching and support throughout my driving lessons. Thanks to his clear guidance and patience, I was able to pass my test first time.Couldn’t have done it without him – highly recommend

Dharmesh is an amazing instructor, absolute God send. He genuinely is THE best instructor! He is very knowledgeable, professional, patient and very supportive! He helped me pass and gave me confidence to pass my driving test, specially after failing. Out of my other instructors he explained the lessons really well, was very patient and encouraging and helped me think independently in the road safely. He really went up and beyond to help me succeed specially when I found it hard. I would say he gives his all and really wants his students to do well. Thank you very very much Dharmest! Couldn’t have passed without your guidance and support!! 100 recommendation to my friends and family!!

Had Steve Trimnell as my instructor who is very clearly very experienced and great at explaining and teaching new things. He knows exactly when you are ready to move onto the next step even when you do not think you're ready; I was often very suprised at what I was able to do.

Can be a little harsh when things go wrong but likewise understanding and compassionate at other points.

He has very reasonable pricing and likewise is flexible with cancellations/resedualing. You also don't have to book a set schedule so I often chose different time and day each week which was very convenient with my colledge schedule.

Most importantly I passed first time! (With seven faults)

Additionally, Bennetts driving school was great for sending messages the night before to remind you of your upcoming lesson.

My boyfriend had a few lessons with Steve and found he was extremely helpful on information and techniques to pass the practical exam.

Jake passed 1st time with only 1 minor and couldn't have done it without Steve. He adapted to jake and showed/told him what to do and jake passed with confidence in June 2025!

I would highly recommend Steve from Bennetts Driving School as he makes you feel comfortable and pushes you to your full potential knowing what you are capable of.

Dharmesh is a brilliant and professional instructor. He is a nice, humble, polite and friendly person. He has wonderful driving teaching skills. I enjoyed taking driving lessons from him.

He is an excellent instructor.I highly recommend him!

I had david as a instructor and passed in just 2 week more or less, couldn’t recommend him more, is straight up and doesnt stretch lessons of you dont need them. Definitely worth driving with.