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Bristol A2B Driving School, Bristol Driving Lessons

Bristol A2B Driving School, Bristol Driving Lessons

4.9(375 reviews)See reviews ↓·Bristol

About the company

Bristol A2B Driving School has over 10 years of experience helping learners across Bristol and surrounding areas. All instructors are certified by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and are fully DBS checked. The Chief Driving Instructor is Chris, who was awarded 'UK Driving Instructor of the Year' in 2019. The school is Pass Plus registered. It offers DVSA-approved lessons and Pass Plus training.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Driving tuition and refresher sessions form the core of what this driving school in Bristol provides, with learner lessons and confidence-building drives recurring throughout customer accounts. Enquiries are answered swiftly, and reviews regularly refer to how quickly they were matched with an instructor and given a first session, even when the diary was busy.

Chris is named again and again as the instructor who explains techniques, road rules and the workings of the car in clear, calm language, taking time to cover manual driving, motorway driving and test preparation. A point made in several accounts is the patience shown to anxious or returning drivers, including those who already held a licence but wanted to rebuild confidence for work or hospital journeys. Customers describe passing their practical test at the first attempt after lessons with Chris, while others praise Karen for handling enquiries and arranging a suitable instructor.

The administrative side is described as responsive and accommodating around tight schedules, with questions answered before and after sessions. Lessons are portrayed as thorough and well structured, building understanding rather than mere test technique, and much of the feedback centres on knowledgeable, friendly instruction that strengthens confidence behind the wheel for motorway driving and beyond.

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Bristol A2B Driving School, Bristol Driving Lessons — Customer photo
Bristol A2B Driving School, Bristol Driving Lessons — Customer photo
Bristol A2B Driving School, Bristol Driving Lessons — Customer photo
Bristol A2B Driving School, Bristol Driving Lessons — Customer photo
Bristol A2B Driving School, Bristol Driving Lessons — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Erin4 August 2026

Asked if they offered lessons after 5pm or on weekends and received a rude, snarky and unhelpful response. Their hours are not stated on the website and the form mentions special agreements for weekend appointments so I figured it was fair to ask the question but clearly not. I told them I would find a different instructor who would be willing to work with me to find a good time. Then received this response. The most unprofessional company I’ve ever come across. Glad I dodged the bullet!

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Josh C4 August 2026

Easy and unequivocal recommendation for A2B. Chris is very knowledgeable and provides clear and calm instruction. Really helped me understand the process of driving, not just what to do but also why, which has rapidly grown my confidence in a short space of time. You can't go wrong with these guys.

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Danielle Dillman15 July 2026

If you’re thinking about which school to pick for your driving lessons, look no further! This has been such a fantastic learning experience for me. Very knowledgeable, kind, and patient. Driving instructor Chris has been so wonderful teaching me the rules of the road and how to drive a manual car. Highly highly recommend this school! Also, they were able to take me on as a student right away which I really appreciated.

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Lydia Durnall12 July 2026

I booked some refresher lessons with Chris since I had lost my confidence after not driving my for a year. Chris is an amazing teacher - endlessly calm and patient and incredibly knowledgeable about driving. He tailored the lessons to what I wanted to work on and didn’t just teach me how to drive but helped me understand how the car and roads work - which really helped my learning. Thank you Chris!

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Steph Page11 July 2026

Absolutely fantastic driving school! I'm genuinely not sure how Chris could have been a better instructor. As a teenager, I decided to learn automatic after losing my confidence with manual. However, a current job requires that I have a full licence, so I started manual lessons with Chris and have since passed my test first time with one minor. His knowledge, reactions and patience as an instructor are unparalleled and it's a brilliant environment to learn how to drive manual safely and with confidence. I really can't thank you enough Chris and A2B!

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Lisa Good17 May 2026

Thank you for your good service. I needed a refresher to prepare for my regular journey to hospital as a busy Doctor with limited driving experience. A colleague recommended you and I am pleased I followed their advice. Fast response and good lessons. Recommended.

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Kitty Ottmann14 May 2026

Couldn’t recommend A2B driving school more. They were super efficient in matching me up with an experienced driving teacher speedily, having struggled through other schools. I passed my driving test a number of years ago but have always been an anxious driver so have been keen to complete refresher sessions. Chris is the best teacher I’ve had, by far, takes patience and care and is always clear in his instructions to support your learning, understanding and build confidence. I never really believed I’d be behind the wheel again and since starting lessons with Chris I can truly believe I will be driving independently in no time. This will impact my commitments in my personal life and work dramatically. Feel incredibly thankful to have been matched with Chris and supported by A2B driving to get safely and confidently back on the road :)

Driving schools in Bristol compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 6 businesses in this category in Bristol are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Help To Pass★ 5,0124Yes
2Drivehassans★ 5,0103Yes
3Learn to Drive in Bristol★ 5,054Yes
4Come2Drive Driving School★ 4,9117Yes
5Bristol A2B Driving School, Bristol Driving Lessons (this page)★ 4,9375Yes
Contact
+447964742626www.a2bdrivingschool.comOffice 536, 179 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2AG
Working hours
Monday06:00–21:00
Tuesday06:00–21:00
Wednesday06:00–21:00
Thursday06:00–21:00
Friday06:00–21:00
Saturday08:00–17:00
Sunday08:00–17:00