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I Passing Smiles Driving School

I Passing Smiles Driving School

4.9(515 reviews)See reviews ↓·Glasgow

About the company

I Passing Smiles Driving School is a driving school based in Glasgow that has been operating for 19 years. Mirza Taufeeq Baig is the CEO. The school is DVSA approved and fully insured. It serves Glasgow Southside and West End. The school offers manual and automatic driving lessons, intensive driving courses, and a Rapid Pass Guarantee. It provides free pickup in Glasgow and surroundings and welcomes nervous drivers. Female driving instructors are available. A franchise opportunity is offered.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Learner drivers preparing for their practical test in Glasgow describe consistently supportive tuition from I Passing Smiles, whose instructors are said to combine patience with calm, professional teaching. Many pupils report passing at the first attempt with only a couple of minor faults, crediting clear explanations and the steady correction of mistakes rather than raised voices. Certain instructors recur across the accounts: Wajid, Waqas Majeed, Asif, Zaid Hasan, Beenish, Hassan, Ashiq and Qazi are each singled out for kindness, encouragement and the confidence they gave.

One learner recalls that a single lesson with Qazi before the test was enough to settle the nerves. More than one review highlights flexibility over lesson times and prompt replies to early enquiries, with instructors allocated quickly. A point made in several accounts is how thoroughly manoeuvres and test routes are covered, including refresher sessions for those returning to driving after a long break or earlier unsuccessful attempts. Beenish is also thanked for assistance in finding a first car, showing that the support continues past the test itself. First-time passes with few faults stand out.

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I Passing Smiles Driving School — Customer photo
I Passing Smiles Driving School — Customer photo
I Passing Smiles Driving School — Customer photo
I Passing Smiles Driving School — Customer photo
I Passing Smiles Driving School — Customer photo
I Passing Smiles Driving School — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Funmilayo TA30 July 2026

I had a good experience with Waqas Majeed. I had him take me brush up classes for just 4 hours before writing in a test center that was far from my house and he was really patient with me. He gave me all the tips that made me pass. FYI, I did my test 7 times before I met him. I highly recommend hi.

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Huzaifa Arfan Virk23 July 2026

Asif Bhai is an incredible driving instructor. His patience, clear guidance, and expert tips gave me all the confidence I needed. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher—just passed my driving test today! Highly recommended to anyone looking to learn.

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Allison Rodgers15 July 2026

I cannot recommend Wajid Lakhair highly enough. He is an amazing driving instructor. honest, trustworthy, incredibly patient, and genuinely dedicated to his students. Wajid helped me overcome my fear of driving and believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. He always made sure I felt relaxed and comfortable, taking the time to explain everything in detail and answering every question I had, even the ones I thought were silly. There were days when I struggled with anxiety, stress, and panic, but Wajid never gave up on me. He used calming techniques that really helped me regain my confidence, and he always encouraged me to keep going. Even when I felt like giving up, he continued to believe that I could pass. On the day of my driving test, Wajid was so reassuring and helped keep me calm. He stood waiting for my results, and when the examiner told me I had passed, I burst into tears of happiness. In that moment, all of my fear disappeared. When Wajid found out I'd passed, I've never seen anyone smile so proudly. He looked at me and said, "I believed in you, and you did it." Those words will stay with me forever. Thanks to his support, patience, and dedication, I passed my driving test first time with only 2 minors. something I never thought was possible. Reaching this milestone means so much to me, and I honestly couldn't have done it without him. Wajid has given me so much more than driving lessons. he has given me confidence in myself. I now believe in myself because he believed in me first. He truly deserves recognition for the incredible work he does. His commitment to his students goes above and beyond, and I will always be grateful for everything he has done for me. Thank you, Wajid, for believing in me, supporting me every step of the way, and helping me achieve something I never thought was possible. You're a truly amazing human being, and I can't thank you enough. I will never forget everything you've done for me.

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Jaskirat Singh25 June 2026

Hi! I've passed my Driving license in first attempt. Special thanks to My Instructor Zaib Hasan who helped me learn, correct and achieve. He was very helpful with the lessons, taking special care for roundabouts, side roads etc. In his dictionary there's nothing you can not achieve and that thing motivated me and helped me get my license in first go. If you guys also wanna pass in first attempt, go with Mr Hasan.

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David Owaduge10 June 2026

I am excited today because I passed my driving test on my first attempt with just two minors. This wouldn't have been possible without the help of my instructor, Mr Wajid. He is a great instructor, one of the very best around. He never shouted at me, when I struggle with anything, he would take his time to explain to me and made sure I understood how to do it correctly. If you want to pass your driving test, I recommend Mr Wajid. Thanks Mr Wajid. God bless you always and more wins to you.

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Vidhya Vijayan10 June 2026

I had a great experience learning to drive with Qasim. He was extremely helpful, patient, and professional throughout all of my lessons. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I understood not only how to drive safely but also how to become a confident driver. One thing I particularly appreciated was that he took me through most of the test routes in Bishopbriggs, which helped me become familiar with the roads, junctions, and potential challenges I could face during the driving test. His teaching approach was calm, encouraging, and tailored to my learning pace. Thanks to his continuous motivation, constructive feedback, and support, I was able to pass my driving test on my second attempt. He always believed in me, even when I doubted myself, and that confidence made a huge difference. I would highly recommend Qasim to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and supportive driving instructor. His dedication to his students’ success and his positive attitude make learning to drive a much more enjoyable experience. Thank you, Qasim, for all your help and guidance!

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Gabriel Placzek13 May 2026

I have had a fantastic experience with IPS driving school. My driving instructor Wajid was the best instructor I’ve ever had, he was kind, positive and always helped me through all my mistakes. He’s a very knowledgeable and experienced instructor who provided amazing teaching! I’d recommend him to anyone wanting build up their confidence and become a safe driver. I passed my test on my first attempt with 2 minors and it’s all thanks to him and his great teaching!

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Contact
+443332004576ipassingsmiles.co.uk40 Orchard Park Ave, Giffnock, Glasgow G46 7BG
Working hours
Monday08:00–18:00
Tuesday08:00–18:00
Wednesday08:00–18:00
Thursday08:00–18:00
Friday08:00–18:00
Saturday08:00–17:00
Sunday08:00–17:00