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AAA School of Motoring

AAA School of Motoring

4.8(129 reviews)See reviews ↓·Plymouth

About the company

AAA School of Motoring was set up by Phil and Coral in 2009. Phil has been a driving instructor for over 30 years and is a high grade instructor. Coral is going into her 20th year as a high grade driving instructor. The school has fully qualified male and female driving instructors who are DBS checked.

The school covers the Plymouth area, excluding Plymstock and Saltash, and no longer covers Cornwall. The school offers professional theory test training, intensive courses and refresher lessons. The school has Pass Plus registered instructors. The school uses modern clean fully insured non smoking vehicles.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Confidence is the theme that runs through accounts of this Plymouth driving school, where nervous beginners and those returning to polish existing skills describe the same transformation. Coral is named repeatedly, praised for patience, a down-to-earth manner and an ability to explain why errors occurred so that pupils grasp how to correct them. Reviewers often mention the reassurance she provides when self-doubt sets in, and the steady encouragement that rebuilds belief behind the wheel. Clear communication is another common thread, covering both messages that confirm lesson bookings and candid conversations about strengths, weaknesses and progress.

Reliability appears as a matter of course, with instructors described as consistently on time. Phill earns similar credit for a calm and supportive presence that puts learners at ease. The atmosphere during lessons is frequently called enjoyable, which helps those who had lost confidence with previous instructors. Dedication from the earliest lesson through to test day, including arranging space for a pupil who fell ill, is highlighted more than once. Families return with second and third children, and passing at the first attempt, sometimes without minor faults, is the outcome described most often.

AAA School of Motoring — Customer photo
AAA School of Motoring — Customer photo
AAA School of Motoring — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Brandon Whitmore1 August 2026

Excellant driving instructor his patientance and makes you feel comfortable couldnt ask for more

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Drugans Ltd15 April 2026

I'm not a student unfortunately as they are booked when I'm free and I always leave things untill the last minute so 100% my fault for not being able to use AAA SOM. I have tried a fair few instructors well all of them have been short and just said no. AAA have offered suggestions and ways that help. If they are this helpful and knowledgeable for non customers or students I can only imagine how amazing the support must be for the students and customers of AAA. Definitely an instructor that lives up to the reviews

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liam gl6 November 2025

I used to be a very nervous learner. Thanks to AAA School of Motoring I finally managed to pass. They were very patient, professional and I couldn't have done it without them. Worth every penny! To Coral and AAA School of Motoring: THANK YOU!

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Kieran Scawn2 October 2025

WOW WOW WOW Today I passed my practical driving assessment and I can not thank Coral and AAA school of motoring enough, I could not have done it with all the support I have had. AAA have not completed the set of myself and both of my brothers and none of us would have been able to do so without Coral. It may be your first time behind the wheel or someone like myself who need to polish up on skills you will definitely learn new skills with every lesson. Thank you so much Coral and AAA school of motoring your hard work and dedication to your job has changed me and my brothers lives giving us our freedom.

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Maddison Potts21 August 2025

Coral was amazing in helping me to pass my driving test. She always reassured me of silly worries and always believed in me - boosting my confidence which led me to pass with 0 minors. I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. Highly recommend 🌟

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Jema Skinner19 August 2025

I couldn’t recommend AAA School of Driving more! My instructor, Phill, was fantastic – so supportive and patient, and he really put me at ease while learning. Lessons were always calm and encouraging, which gave me so much confidence. I’ll honestly miss our lessons, but I’m over the moon to have passed! Thank you, Phill!

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Mia Rhodes12 August 2025

I honestly couldn’t recommend coral enough as a driving instructor! After passing my test today I know there’s no way I could have done it without having coral by my side. After always doubting myself Coral helped me work hard to show me exactly how to do it. Always supporting me with whatever I felt were my weak points and making lessons enjoyable and not actually feel like driving lessons! I think the worst thing about passing is not having my weekly catch up with Coral! Thankyou for everything 🩷

Driving schools in Plymouth compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 7 businesses in this category in Plymouth are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Lendrums Driving School Plymouth★ 5,0132Yes
2AAA School of Motoring (this page)★ 4,8129Yes
3Com'Pass Driving School★ 4,854No
4Belt Up Driving School★ 4,851No
5letspass★ 4,818Yes
Contact
+447708737184www.aaa-som.co.ukStonehouse, Plymouth PL4 6DX
Working hours
Monday09:00–20:30
Tuesday09:00–20:30
Wednesday09:00–20:30
Thursday09:00–20:30
Friday09:00–20:30
Saturday09:00–20:30
Sunday09:00–20:30