Manal Matoug

At first I would like to thank Joan Kaye so much for all her help, encouragement and support for passing my practical driving test first time! Words are not enough to express how Joan is an excellent driving instructor, she is always telling me that she is aiming for perfection and that's what makes learning to drive with her extra-special.

I started my lessons with Joan when over 5 months pregnant and explained to her my need to get my licence before I gave birth. With both our hard work, the aim was achieved. Despite being heavily pregnant, a mum of a 3 year old and a full time PhD student, I found Joan to be very considerate, co-operative and understanding to my busy life style. I tried my best to keep each lesson but if some things happened and I needed to change my lesson, she worked hard to try and find me an alternative lesson or fit me in another slot. She has never arrived late to any of my lessons, honestly she was always around 10 minutes early.

Her way of teaching goes that extra mile, she would explain verbally and draw to me all the challenging driving before we arrived at the situation, bit by bit in a very simple and clear way. Thus, giving you a clear idea of what you would be facing and how to manage and drive safely with confidence. As for example how to deal with mini and major roundabouts, staggered junctions, different manoeuvres and all other complex aspects of road signals and markings. Not all instructors do this!

I don't want this to be very lengthy, but all I can say is a big thank you to Joan and I would highly recommend her to anyone wishing to learn and understand the safe and right way to drive.