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Dixon Driving

Dixon Driving

4.6(33 reviews)See reviews ↓·Bournemouth

About the company

Dixon Driving is a driving school based in Bournemouth. Andy Dixon is a fully qualified, DVSA-registered Approved Driving Instructor who has been a qualified driving instructor since 2010. He is DBS checked and CRB certified. Dixon Driving provides driving lessons in Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas. The school offers driving lessons for beginners, refresher lessons, intensive courses, Pass Plus, and mock tests.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Adult learners and teenagers alike credit Andy with transforming their driving, and his name appears throughout the feedback. A patient, calm and reassuring manner is described again and again, helping those who arrived anxious after a poor experience elsewhere to rebuild confidence behind the wheel. Reviewers often mention that tuition is adapted to the individual, beginning with the very basics for complete beginners and addressing long-established habits for drivers new to British roads. Punctuality features strongly, with lessons starting on time and preparation evident.

Clear explanations, supported by diagrams and the Highway Code, make theory easier to absorb. The teaching is described as student-led, with mistakes revisited until they are corrected, and attention given to safe driving well beyond the test itself. Practical test success, including first-time passes with few minor faults, is attributed to that thorough coaching. Andy's friendly and committed character is noted alongside his professional approach, with one learner recalling how enthusiasm returned after a single session. The care taken to build lasting confidence and competence stands out as the thread linking the accounts.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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A R23 July 2026

I contacted Andy for mock tests as I was practicing in my family car. But it all turned to driving lessons as he understood I needed professional coaching. He's knowledgeable and explained with pictures and highway code that made it easy for me. His teaching approach makes you thorough. I nearly had 20hrs of lessons with him and extra hours in family car.I passed first time! Thankyou for your help Andy.

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Andrew Halliwell26 June 2026

Passed first time with Andy such a great fella and really good at teaching driving 100% recommend him!!

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Omar3 June 2026

I contacted this instructor through WhatsApp because I needed a mock test and a car for my driving test. During our initial conversation, we discussed both, and based on that understanding I booked a two-hour lesson on Friday 29/05/2026. After completing the lesson and paying £90, I was told that I could not use the instructor’s car for my driving test and that I was not ready and needed more lessons. I was very disappointed because this was only explained after the lesson had finished. If the car was not going to be available for my test, I would have preferred to know this from the beginning before booking and paying for the lesson. I passed my driving test today, just 4 days later, with only one driving fault. While I respect that every instructor is entitled to their professional opinion, I feel that the assessment of my readiness for the test was not accurate. This was my personal experience, and I hope future learners are given clear information from the start so they can make informed decisions.

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William Andrew10 April 2026

Andy was a great instructor. Teaches you how to drive properly, not just how to pass a test. Passed my driving test three and a half years ago, and hadn’t driven since. Had only three refresher lessons with Andy and I feel completely confident in my driving again.

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Isaac Watson17 March 2026

Andy is a great instructor. There are so many things to focus on while driving, and you can trust him to have your back when you make mistakes. I don't find driving easy, but Andy's confidence in me as well as his commitment to making sure I'm a safe driver is why I've passed my practical test. One thing I especially liked about his teaching style is that it is very student-led. He's also very punctual and a lovely guy.

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Lauren Smith21 July 2025

Andy was a great instructor during my time learning under him. He takes his time to make sure you understand every aspect of driving and safety. Thanks to him I was able to pass my test, which was needed for my new job so thank you Andy!

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Fran Gumbrell13 June 2025

My daughter had previously had a terrible experience with another driving instructor and had lost all her confidence and was on the verge of giving up driving lessons altogether and then we were lucky enough to find Andy Dixon! What a fantastic instructor- kind, patient and very calm and best of all he was always on time!! Andy was perfect for my daughter and after her first lesson with him she was brimming with confidence and full of enthusiasm for driving again! I would highly recommend Andy to anyone looking for driving lessons, he was professional, organised and very punctual! He was brilliant at putting my daughter at ease and giving her the belief in herself to pass her driving test- and she did! Big thanks Andy.

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Contact
+447833120092www.dixon-driving.comFlat6, 1 Durley Gardens, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH2 5HT
Working hours
Monday08:00–20:00
Tuesday08:00–20:00
Wednesday08:00–20:00
Thursday08:00–20:00
Friday08:00–20:00
Saturday08:00–20:00
SundayClosed