I passed first time with Shiv and he is a great instructor who is calm and patient, which is just what you need when you’re learning something new! I would really recommend him and I am really gratefu... See more
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Acclaim Driving is a renowned National driving school, with nearly 40 years of experience in the industry. Known for our excellent first-time pass rates, we offer a range of driving lessons tailored to meet individual needs, including standard weekly lessons and intensive driving courses that can help learners pass their driving test in as little as five days. We pride ourselves on our team of highly experienced and friendly instructors who provide personalised and supportive instruction to ensure learners become confident and most importantly safe drivers. At Acclaim Driving we offer a modern fleet of manual and automatic cars, catering to all preferences and learning styles. In addition to driving lessons, we provide comprehensive theory test preparation through partnerships with leading revision apps. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is reflected in our competitive rates and special offers, making us a popular choice for learners. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refresh your driving skills, Acclaim Driving’s flexible and professional approach ensures a positive learning experience and successful outcomes. Book your lessons online for instant confirmation and start your journey towards becoming a safe qualified driver with Acclaim Driving.
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My driving instructor Ben was great, made the lessons really enjoyable and I feel like I learnt a lot and improve quickly. He supported me every step of the way!
I had Tony Sykes as my driving instructor, and I cannot recommend him enough!
I struggle with severe anxiety, so driving was initially a very scary experience for me! But Tony gave me all the knowledge and confidence to be able to become a good driver, and I passed my test first time!
He was always calm and patient with me, and always believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself.
I couldn't have done it without Tony, so I'd recommend him to anyone wanting to start learning to drive or to have refresher lessons etc!
Thank you Tony and Acclaim!
My instructor has been incredibly patient and constructive throughout my driving journey and even when I made stupid mistakes.
Passed Driving Test!
Rich Cotter has been my driving instructor for about 40 hours and you couldn’t ask for a better teacher.
He is very patient, understanding, flexible and articulate with his teaching methods.
Relaxed and good sense of humour, if you get Rich as your instructor, then you’re in good hands!
Cheers Rich!
Really helpful booking my test and lessons and happily answer any questions I had
Dave was a brilliant instructor, very funny, down to earth guy but also knows how to teach you what you’re supposed to be doing and knows when to be serious in teaching! Would recommend to anyone looking to go with Acclaim. Thank you Dave, was a pleasure!

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I passed first time with Shiv and he is a great instructor who is calm and patient, which is just what you need when you’re learning something new! I would really recommend him and I am really grateful for everything he did for me, even helping me with references for work etc. He goes above and beyond and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor!

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Brian Torbitt was my instructor from acclaim. A great instructor with a pre planned teaching method. Moves you forwards each lesson and I passed on my first test.
Darshan was my driving instructor and I passed first time with him. I honestly cannot recommend him and Acclaim highly enough. To say my learning experience was exceptional would be an understatement.
From the very start, I felt truly supported, believed in and encouraged throughout every stage of my driving journey. Darshan created a safe and empowering environment where even when I made many mistakes, he remained kind, calm and patient and I could improve. He remained positive every single lesson, even when I doubted myself. He truly cares about you becoming a safe, responsible driver for the rest of your life, and he works with you as a team.
Darshan’s knowledge, skill and commitment to high standards shone through in every lesson. He is an expert instructor who adapts to your learning style, explains things clearly and genuinely cares about helping you improve and become the driver you want to be.
I came an incredibly long way from when I first started learning to drive, including in how nervous I was, and this progress is all due to Darshan’s incredible teaching and character.
Communication with both my instructor and Acclaim was always excellent, and the Acclaim dashboard made arranging lessons easy and stress-free, too.
Darshan is truly an outstanding instructor, I would recommend him and Acclaim to anyone seeking a professional, supportive and successful learning experience, no matter how nervous you are.

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I was learning to drive through travis who made learning fun with great conversation in a chilled back manor and a good sense of humour, which helped me feel confident and I passed 1st time with only 5 minors

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I did the 10 day intensive course in December and acclaim was great in helping me every step of the way. Great communication from the company in finding the right instructor for me and also a great price for the amount of hours of practice and getting tests included.

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My driving instructor Chris made learning to drive a comfortable experience and was great in teaching me how to drive! Recommend hugely!!

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My instructor Anselm couldn't be a nicer bloke, has the patience of a saint getting me on the road, would recommend to anybody :)

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Acclaim were very helpful and dealt with my last minute enquiry very quickly and efficiently.
Shivam Chanda is an excellent instructor. 3 sessions (2x2hr plus 1hr) and an extended test and I passed.
Highly recommended-
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THEY ARE SCAMMERS AND PURPOSELY DRAG OUT LESSONS. I did my lessons in Leicester, and I had Gary Ansell. Lessons were fine initially, but after 20 hours, I decided to take a break and try a different instructor, as I felt like I was not being moved forward. I then paid £340 for a 10-hour block, did a lesson with another instructor in the same company, and despite my telling him I have had 20 hours of experience, he made me sit parked up on the side of the road for the whole duration of the 2-hour lesson, which was £34 wasted. It was unacceptable. I then went back to Gary, but as I moved instructor, I paid the lower price rather than Gary's £350 higher one, and he was so cold and rude that I would come back from lessons crying and resent driving to the point that I would feel anxious before lessons and wouldn't sleep the night before. This happened in May, and I'd booked my driving test in September, but then moved it to the end of August as I wanted to do it before uni. Carl Ansell and Gary refused to do the test on that day and told me, "I shouldn't be thinking about a test as I am nowhere near ready and should do it the following year." They wanted me to keep paying while he taught me NOTHING. At this point, it was mid-June, and I had done almost 40 hours with Gary, and HE HADN'T EVEN TAUGHT ME HOW TO PARK in 40 hours or pass the 3rd exit on a roundabout. It was APPALLING!! And he said in the last lesson of my 40 hours, "I don't know how to teach you anymore", which is IRONIC, AS THAT IS HIS JOB to teach me. I cancelled all lessons with him and Acclaim, and moved to another driving school with a man called Zak, at Y.M Driving academy. He was cheaper and taught me everything I needed, from parking to roundabouts, as well as preparing me for the test and after, all within 4 weeks. I passed my test the first time in August, in only 5 lessons. When I first went to him, he said that I wasn't the first student in Leicester who had an Acclaim instructor say, "I can't teach you anymore," and said that in the 40 hours I did with Gary Ansell, he would get his students to do in 15. Acclaim is a joke, and you would be wasting time and money going with them. Changing companies was the best thing I did; if I hadn't, I would still be without a license and broke.

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Steven (Chillwell, Nottingham) was a fantastic instructer I would reccomend him to anyone in the area, and acclaim have great value for money packages like the block of 10. Thankyou once again to Steven for helping me pass my test.

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I had an excellent experience with this driving school. Effendi was highly professional, patient, and very knowledgeable. Lessons were well structured and tailored to my needs, which helped build my confidence quickly. I would highly recommend this driving school and instructor to anyone looking for high-quality driving lessons. Mustafa

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I used this company recently and did a 5 day intensive course with Gary, he made me feel at ease with my driving and always made me feel comfortable. He was always on time and his sense of humour helped me to stay calm as well would highly recommend

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Great instructor - simple and easy precise communication- real results in passing test
Instructor was easy going,patient and very thorough- quick to answer calls and always arrived promptly- good value for money - would recommend to anybody looking to pass driving test asap

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Richard Nye, was my instructor. He was very helpful and understanding of what new drivers feel when they drive, he takes his time helping you learn and give you good tips and constructive feedback to help you gain more from each lesson.

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