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Guidelines Driving School | GDS COVENTRY

Guidelines Driving School | GDS COVENTRY

4.9(354 reviews)See reviews ↓·Coventry

About the company

Guidelines Driving School, also known as GDS Coventry, was founded in 2017 and has over eight years of experience. The school received the Global Recognition Award in 2024. It offers driving lessons in Coventry, Bedworth, Warwick, Nuneaton, Leamington, and Kenilworth. Services include automatic and manual car lessons, intensive courses, crash courses, and driving instructor training.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Patient instruction and steady encouragement emerge as the qualities that learners return to most often at this Coventry driving school. A handful of customers describe how their instructor stayed calm and positive through mistakes, helping them rebuild confidence after earlier lessons elsewhere. Maruf is named repeatedly for clear explanations and an observant approach, while Mr Sahak and Mr Masjidi Khyal also receive credit for guiding pupils to first-time passes with only minor faults. Several accounts note that lessons were tailored to individual weaknesses, with routes and manoeuvres practised until they felt natural, and that progress was tracked so no time was wasted on skills already mastered.

A point that comes up often is the speed of progress, with some learners passing within a month and others moving from no driving experience to a full licence. The teaching covers rules of the road alongside practical, real-world application, and the manner of instruction is described as kind, unhurried and genuinely supportive. Structured lesson plans and scheduling that adapts to the pupil's pace are also praised. The recurring theme is confidence built through patience, calm correction and consistent encouragement from named instructors.

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Guidelines Driving School | GDS COVENTRY — Customer photo
Guidelines Driving School | GDS COVENTRY — Customer photo
Guidelines Driving School | GDS COVENTRY — Customer photo
Guidelines Driving School | GDS COVENTRY — Customer photo
Guidelines Driving School | GDS COVENTRY — Customer photo
Guidelines Driving School | GDS COVENTRY — Customer photo
Guidelines Driving School | GDS COVENTRY — Customer photo
Guidelines Driving School | GDS COVENTRY — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Jack Watson23 June 2026

Absolute hero. Maruf was fantastic and really accommodating, great communication and supported lessons at antisocial hours. Passed first time. Could not recommend these guys more!!

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Amelia Swann15 June 2026

I passed my driving test today with only one minor thanks to Guidelines Driving School! 🥳 Maruf is the most patient teacher I know. He is calm, understanding, and always stays positive no matter what mistakes you make. Even when I got really upset or doubted myself, he would reassure me and help me stay focused. Not only did he teach me how to be a safe and responsible driver, but he also helped me believe in myself and build my confidence (which i definitely needed!😆) He’s also very funny and makes you feel comfortable from the very beginning. He really goes above and beyond for his students by training you to handle real-life driving situations and react safely and confidently, rather than just focusing on test requirements. Everything is also explained in a clear, structured way that makes independent driving easy to understand and remember on your test!! I really appreciated being able to choose what I wanted to focus on in lessons right up to an hour before my test, which meant I could work on my weaknesses and improve quickly. I honestly don’t think I would have passed without him, I felt 100% ready to pass… and I did! 😌 Thank you so much Maruf. I wish you all the best and I hope to see you again for motorway lessons soon! I would highly recommend you to everyone 😊

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Shanu Sharma26 April 2026

Thank you Maruf! Your constant encouragement helped me build my confidence for driving and finally pass the driving test. I would recommend GDS to everyone who is not just a beginner but looking for a advance course. Their planning/ package is with strategy to help you clear test in the minimal time needed for you based on your experience.

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Jeel Malavia2 April 2026

It was a very good experience with GDS. It was a very clear and easy instruction for people who are new to drive and I have passed my test within one month. So happy with everything. Really recommend to take lessons from GDS.

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Fatima Ahmed31 March 2026

I joined the academy on recommendation of a friend and would recommend it to everyone out there. Marouf had been a gentle, calm and very professional instructor who respects everyone’s time

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Yvonne Owusu14 March 2026

Excellent driving school. Professional, patient, and very supportive instructors who helped me gain confidence on the road and pass my test. Highly recommend to anyone learning to drive in Coventry.

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L I11 March 2026

I'd like to thank my instructor Maruf for being incredibly patient, supportive and for giving me the confidence to pass my test on my first attempt! Highly recommend GDS!

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Contact
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday07:00–16:00