Prime Learner | Birmingham’s Premier Driving School Est. 2009
About the company
Prime Learner is a driving school established in 2009 and based in Birmingham. The founder and instructor is Zsolt Szlanka, who emigrated to England from Hungary in 2006 and has worked in the driving industry for over 16 years. Prime Learner is a DVSA-approved driving school.
It operates an online platform providing video driving lessons and runs a private WhatsApp group for learners. Its teaching philosophy prioritises becoming a 'safe driver for life' rather than just passing the test. The main service offered is driving lessons.
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A huge thank you to Zsolt from Prime Learner Driving School for believing in me and teaching me not only the right driving techniques, but also the right attitude to become a safe and confident driver. I passed my driving test on the first attempt with Zsolt, with only 4 minors, and I couldn’t be happier! Before finding Zsolt, I had failed two driving tests. At the time, I blamed myself completely. Looking back now and comparing my previous experiences with the level of instruction and support I received from Zsolt, I can’t believe the difference. The scary part is that I genuinely thought the poor level of service I had received before was normal. It wasn’t. Zsolt’s professionalism, patience, dedication, and attention to detail are what every driving instructor should strive for. I only wish I had found him sooner. I regret wasting so much time and money with unprofessional instructors before meeting him. Zsolt truly goes above and beyond for his students. He doesn’t just teach you how to pass the test—he makes sure you become a safe, confident, and responsible driver. He genuinely cares about his students and puts in the effort to make sure they understand every aspect of driving. I have no words other than a HUGE THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. I couldn’t have done it without your support, belief in me, and incredible teaching. I honestly couldn’t recommend Zsolt highly enough. If you’re looking for a driving instructor who truly cares and wants you to succeed, look no further!
Thanks to Zsolt's (Prime Learner Driving School) patience and brilliant teaching method, I passed my driving test on the first attempt with only 4 minors!
I started learning with Zsolt after I moved to Birmingham. I am middle aged and had never learned because I grew up in an area with unmanagable traffic and was concerned about climate change. However, today I live in a different area of the country and electric vehicles are a thing. I had taken lessons in Yorkshire with a different instructor, who was good when he showed up but was unreliable and eventually stopped showing up altogether. Zsolt was completely different - he would apologise if he was even 5 minutes late and would show up every time. Zsolt was very good at explaining how to avoid driving mistakes, and if I didn't handle a junction correctly he would loop us round so I could do it again and not 'leave with a bad memory' in his words. I took my first test with my father in Oswestry, after some lessons with Zsolt, and after both my father and Zsolt had confirmed in mock tests that they believed I was ready. Unfortunately test nerves got the better of me on the day and I failed. By that point I had moved away and had to get the train into Birmingham, so I tried to move on and find a local instructor, but Zsolt was persuasive that he wanted me to continue with him, and I did more lessons and then passed with Zsolt in Ludlow. Zsolt genuinely wants you to pass, and I felt that until I had succeeded Zsolt would feel he hadn't succeeded. Zsolt has his own preferred test centres where he is very familiar with the routes, eventually I found a slot at one of them that was reasonably soon, we drove over there to practice and I passed with 5 minors. I should add that this makes me one of Zsolts less good students - he regularly has students pass with 0-2 minors putting them in the top few percent of learners, but 5 is more like the normal average for a student of normal instructor. I have also completed the pass plus course with Zsolt, which he made very easy.
If you want to become a safe and confident driver, Zsolt is the guy! His lessons are an experience like no other... structured, detailed and easy to grasp. His work ethic is superior and he is quite a character... an amazing guy. Both my husband and I attained success with Zsolt and we have made a friend for life! I can't recommend Prime Learner with Zsolt enough!
I passed my driving test 15 years ago but never actually drove, so when I needed to get back on the road, I was super nervous. I started lessons with Zsolt in the first week of January and after just 3 lessons together, he had already built my confidence enough, that we went and bought my first BMW together. From that point on, we continued lessons in my own car until I felt comfortable handling any scenario. FOREVER GRATEFUL - I never imagined I would become independent on the roads this fast! If you’re looking for someone who knows how to teach and support people, Zsolt is amazing!!!
I had a great experience learning to drive with Zsolt. He’s a really patient and supportive instructor who explains everything clearly and makes you feel at ease behind the wheel. His teaching style helped build my confidence quickly, and he always gave helpful feedback to improve my driving. Thanks to his guidance, I passed my test! I’d definitely recommend Zsolt to anyone looking for a reliable and friendly driving instructor.
Zsolt is a great driving instructor who really knows his onions and teaches in a clear, practical way. He was patient and committed for all our lessons, which made all the difference. I passed my test with only three minors, which says a lot about the quality of his teaching. I’m really grateful I chose Prime Learner. Thank you, Zsolt!
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Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Birmingham are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prime Learner | Birmingham’s Premier Driving School Est. 2009 (this page) | ★ 5,0 | 1205 | Yes |
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