Testimonials

"Thank you so much for helping me pass my test first time with ONE minor fault. It was a great experience, and I couldn’t have done it without your help. Thank you so much once again."

"Hi Jude, I honestly appreciate this so much, if it wasn't for your persistence and amazing road knowledge I wouldn't have passed in my first attempt. Genuinely you are the best instructor I've had and it was an amazing opportunity to get to do it with you. I will never forget what you have taught me and what you said ment a lot to me but again thank you and I wish you all the best!"

"Hi Jude thank you so much for all your support during my driving lessons. In fact, you were always patient and bubbly which really helped my anxiety. I had never felt so at ease with any other instructor before, thank you once again for all your help. You helped me to pass FIRST TIME, and I appreciate it so much, I will always recommend you to anyone. "

"Thanks to Saint Jude I was able to pass my driving test on the very first try! Due to his  patience, clear instructions, and encouraging guidance and support it made a huge impact on my driving journey. He not only taught me the skills I needed to drive confidently but also helped me stay calm and focused during the test. I highly recommend Saint Jude to anyone looking for an experienced supportive, and professional driving instructor."

"Thank you so much Jude for everything, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without you and your invaluable support. I am really over the moon. You have made learning to drive so enjoyable and fun. You are an amazing driving instructor!  Let me know if you need anything in the future also, including sorting out your spectacles whenever needed. If you or family ever need help with the eyes I am happy to help. ☺️"

"I had a great experience with my driving instructor jude, he taught me everything I need to know efficiently and  gave me all the knowledge I needed to pass my test, i couldn't have done it without him I would definitely recommend booking lessons with himself."

"I struggle with a lot of things and assumed driving would be one of those things, I tried in a manual and could not get it so I gave up.

"I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. From start to finish, Jude was incredibly supportive and always gave clear, helpful tips and advice. He allowed me to make mistakes safely, enabling me to improve my awareness on the road and become a more confident driver. His patience and calm approach made every lesson enjoyable and stress-free. I’m genuinely grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive.Blake"

"My time learning with Jude really boosted my confidence and helped me perform to the best of my ability, knowing I was always receiving the right support and guidance. Jude tailored the teaching to my learning pace and style, which made such a difference. I would highly recommend Jude to anyone looking to pass their test and get on the road safely."

"Ohhhhh Mr Jude, Thank you very much. Thank you for all your patience, support, and excellent teaching throughout my driving lessons. Your calm approach, encouragement, and clear guidance gave me the confidence I needed to pass my driving test.

I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into helping me become a safe and responsible driver. I couldn’t have done it without you!

Thanks again for everything. God bless you tremendously for me, Amen.🙏🏾"

"Thank you Jude for guiding me through one of life’s hardest challenges. You have taught me a great deal about driving, road safety, other drivers behaviours and how to prepare for every eventuality. You also taught me to believe in myself and perseverance. I am very happy and proud today after smashing the practical test. Thank you for everything. Bro Will 😎"

"Thank you Mr Jude for the professional way you delivered your lessons, and for being exceptional all through my driving lessons. I am glad I had you as my instructor. Keep up the excellent work.

"Jude is a fantastic driving instructor. He’s patient, friendly, and explains things in a way that’s easy to understand. I always felt comfortable during lessons, even when I was nervous or unsure.
He helped me build my confidence and made sure I was ready for my driving test. Thanks to Jude, I passed 1st time with just a single fault. I can now unequivocally state that I feel safe and confident on the road. I highly recommend Jude to anyone learning to drive!!!"

"Jude is the most wonderful teacher, he’s patient, kind and knowledgeable, I really learnt SO much. He genuinely cares about you and he’s very motivating!

Jude is such an amazing teacher that I passed the practical on my first attempt with only one minor! If you want to learn how to drive, then I 100% recommend Jude as your driving instructor - you will definitely pass first time!! I would never recommend anyone else over Jude! Thank you again!"

"I would like to thank Jude for helping me pass my test first time, and for his time and patience. I appreciate all the support he’s given me while boosting my confidence in driving. Definitely I will be recommending Jude to anyone who is learning to drive 😁 11/10 SERVICE"

"Thank you so much Jude for everything. I’m absolutely buzzing about today and you were a big part of that, I couldn’t have possibly done it without you. So again thank you from the bottom of my heart, I will always be forever thankful. I found in you an instructor that was patient, funny and polite, but most of all, you made me feel confident and relaxed during every lesson. ☺️☺️"

"Hi Jude, thanks for everything. I did really enjoy my time learning from you in a way that suits me well. Not only are you a great instructor but a great guy, I’m sad that it's actually over but of course I'm glad that I managed to pass in my first attempt with 0 minor fault. I couldn’t have done it with anyone else better. I appreciate how exited you were for me after the test, as you quite knew how much I needed the result. Many thanks once again Jude! 👍🙂"

"★★★★★ Outstanding Driving Instructor!

"Hello Jude,

"I cannot recommend Jude enough! He was an amazing instructor, always very clear when giving instructions and was patient when I was feeling frustrated.

He never made me feel anxious or uncomfortable, and yet he pushed me in the weeks leading up to my test to be able to pass first time! Jude also prayed for me the day before my test, which was a very thoughtful touch and gave me a confidence boost before the test.

"My experience learning to drive with Jude was great. He was patient and informative the whole way through. Even when obstacles came our way like my test being cancelled, he was able to guide me through it and that allowed me to pass my test with 0-Zero faults on my first try in an automatic car. I’d recommend him to anyone wanting to drive, even those who are nervous about the road"

"Sir, I want to sincerely thank you for the sacrifices, the push, the encouragement, the support, and all!
Thank you Sir.
You went over and above to make sure I was well prepared for the test, even praying for the test.
I don't take such a show of love lightly!
Thank you Sir."

"I did an intensive driving course with Jude as I needed to pass fast after recently moving home, from the get go, Jude was friendly and approachable and gave clear feedback when I made mistakes.

We were able to cover all the test routes used and all manoeuvres and every lesson we were able to get as much experience on the road as possible to ensure I was ready for my test.

Throughout my lessons Jude was incredibly flexible to meet my needs, the time of my lessons he was completely willing to work around and my pick up point would often be in different areas depending on my needs, on one occasion Jude even picked me up from Beeston when my partner’s car almost broke down whilst on the way to my lesson and another lesson ended with me driving towards Nottingham so I could be closer to home.

I can't thank Jude enough for all his help, as an older learner with some experience on the road he has easily been the best instructor I have had and I think the results show as I passed my 1st test with zero minors!!!
Thank you Jude!"

"TO THE BEST INSTRUCTOR💥💥💥💥💥
Thank you “SAINT JUDE” for being the best instructor ever! With your guidance and patience you taught me the best skills to become a safe driver, even when it was hard and scary for me, You were always very patient and always ready to give me advice which was of great help. Without you I don’t think I would have gotten my driving licence as quickly and as effectively as I did…
🙏🙏🙏Thank you for giving me the confidence to drive and for helping me to overcome my nervousness. (parallel parking) 🤩😂. Your lessons were very informative, well-structured and I really appreciate your encouragement.
Thanks so much I am so grateful for making me happy today!!"

"I cannot recommend Jude enough as a driving instructor! From the very first lesson, he was incredibly patient, kind, and understanding. I had crippling anxiety when it came to the test, but Jude has taught me driving skills that not only got me through the test but will stay with me all my life.

In every lesson, he created a calm, supportive environment where I never felt rushed or pressured. His teaching style is thorough and clear, ensuring I understood every aspect of driving before moving on to the next. He took the time to break things down and went over tricky manoeuvres multiple times until I perfected them.
Thank you Jude, for helping me over this mountain."

"I passed my practical driving test today on my first attempt, I'm over the moon!! I'm thankful to you Jude Sir for being an amazing instructor.

I'm so thankful to you for your support, and I pray you continue to be in good health and alive, for you are a great instructor and a good person.🙏🏻"

"Thank you for being an optimistic and tremendous instructor. I know it wasn't an easy journey but your effort and motivation kept me going, and now we've made it. All thanks to you Mr Jude. Keep doing the good work as an instructor for lots of people out there, and my God will surely bless you abundantly!!🙏🏾"

"I passed first time with Jude! You made my lessons stress free and enjoyable. You are the most patient Instructor I’ve had. Jude made sure each lesson was informative and packed full of knowledge without feeling pressured. I would never have passed without his guidance. You built up my confidence lesson by lesson and today that paid off! I could not recommend Jude enough. Thank you so much for all of your lessons! I will absolutely miss them, however I’m so glad I passed!"

"I had the pleasure of learning to drive with Jude, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very first lesson, Jude has been incredibly kind, nonjudgmental, and patient. As someone who was initially quite nervous about driving, Jude's calm demeanour and supportive approach made all the difference, and gave me a “first time pass”.

He never rushed me and always took the time to explain things thoroughly, ensuring I understood every aspect of driving. Jude’s encouragement and positive attitude helped me build confidence behind the wheel. His patience is truly remarkable, as he remained calm and reassuring even when I made mistakes.

"Thank you so much Jude for being such an amazing instructor! I’m so pleased I passed first time with only 1 minor!! Couldn’t have done it without you."

"Passed first attempt with one unfortunate minor fault…..."

"Thank you for being the best instructor ever! With your guidance and patience you taught me the skills to become a safe driver. Thank you for giving me the confidence to drive and for helping me to overcome my nervousness. Your lessons were very informative, well-structured and I really appreciated your encouragement."

"I recently passed my driving test, thanks to Mr Jude. He tailored his teaching style to my needs and was incredibly patient throughout. His clear explanations and constant encouragement made each lesson productive and enjoyable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a supportive and effective driving instructor."

"I took and passed my driving test today in Derby, my very first attempt. I can honestly say that it was thanks to all the support, encouragement and great lessons from Jude.

Jude was always very communicative, punctual and informative right from the very first lesson. His car is always clean and smells good, and I highly recommend anyone who is learning from zero or that has some experience to take lessons with him.

Thank you Jude for your support, I couldn’t have done it without you!!".

"I had previously tried to learn many many years ago but sadly gave up before I even got to the point where I was ready to go for my test due to a combination of lack of confidence and not finding the right instructor.


This time I had a pretty important reason to learn to drive so I booked a course and consider extremely lucky to be assigned to Jude as my driving instructor. He was 100% the right Instructor, he was kind, patient and has an uncanny ability to understand how people learn.
Jude never once got annoyed with me and took the time to explain how to achieve a positive outcome and massively increased my confidence. He is also very honest and not once tried to get me to have lessons I didn't need.


I passed my test with only 1 minor and without Jude's kindness, patience and brilliant teaching that just would not have happened. To anyone who is looking for an Instructor, I can whole heartedly recommend Jude & "Saint Jude Driving School".

"Saint driving school is definitely dedicated to the success of its students and goes above and beyond to achieve this. I passed my practical test in Derby today with just 2 minors faults. Thanks Jude once again for your professionalism.🙏🏻"

"I had previously tried to learn how to drive manual car, but unfortunately failed my test with 3 majors. Then after a few months, I had my test booked again for an automatic transmission and Jude agreed to take me on. We did ten lessons over a few weeks where my confidence and abilities sky rocketed, and I finally passed my test today with only one minor fault. I have found Jude’s calm demeanour and uncomplicated explanations extremely helpful. I would 100% recommend “Saint Jude Driving School” to anyone wanting to pass their test."

"I passed my driving test in Derby today, Jude my driving instructor was very helpful, professional and makes it easy to work with him, I wasn’t expecting to pass first time but Jude really helped me prepare for my test and made it a lot easier than I thought it was gonna be, I would really recommend Jude to people who are looking to pass in their first attempt."

"Learning to drive with Jude has been an incredible journey. He is calm, kind and knowledgeable which has meant that I passed my test first time, with ZERO driving faults! Would recommend learning to drive with Jude to anyone wanting to start their journey towards safe driving for life."

"Thank you very much Jude for your help, you are for sure the best instructor I had, without your help and patience, I don't think l would have made it.

Again, thank you very much.🙏😊"

"Thank you so much for your support all through, knowing fully well that I’ve got your unrivalled support all along kept me going even after my first attempt.

I must commend your teaching and coaching style, they were nothing short of a professional which further proves your expertise.
I’d definitely recommend you to anyone needing your tutelage and my spouse will be the first referral to you😊. Keep up the good work and thanks once again."

"I can't believe I smashed it today!! I was a bit nervous and doubtful going into this practical driving test, but Jude who saw my inner strength never ceased to encourage and support me.

I must say a BIG thank you to Jude for his professionalism, counselling, calmness, individualised and advanced teaching. 
Many thanks once again Jude for all your words of encouragement, highly appreciated. Please keep up the good work as well as the friendly approach."

"Hello Bro. I'm grateful for your patience and maturity in taking me through the unlearning into the new learning which has given me a practical driving test PASS in one go. You're indeed very good at what you do. Thank you once again!!"

"I am glad I practiced my driving lessons with Mr Jude, I passed on my first practical driving test. Mr Jude is very professional and committed, with him you can be sure to pass on your first attempt.."

"Jude is a legend!! I honestly can’t thank him enough for being such a great instructor. He kept me smiling from beginning to the end, and helped me achieve my first time pass!!He was always happy to answer my questions and explained everything. I’m going to miss our drives through such beautiful Derbyshire villages."

"Huge thank you to Jude who was understanding and patient with me from the beginning, building my confidence after a 5 year break between learning to drive. His knowledge and expertise meant that I passed first time with only 1 minor fault, which I wouldn't have believed was possible for me before starting lessons with Jude. 

"I was very lucky to have Jude as my instructor.
 I was completely new to driving and was nervous about it. I also worked full time and had a very busy schedule, but Jude always managed to fit me in for lessons. 

"Jude is indeed an excellent instructor! I passed my driving test today on first attempt, and I couldn’t be happier 🙂, in fact, I definitely would not have done it without him. 
He is quite professional, patient, supportive and gives clear instructions and advice to ensure you reach your full potential. He is very approachable and applies the “teach don’t tell principle” which makes you not only learn for the test, but also for future references and safe driving. Your quality of driving can only get better with Jude!!"

"I was extremely lucky to have had the pleasure of Jude teaching me.  He helped me through my ups and downs and pushed me when I felt that I couldn't carry on. Thank you very much Jude, you are indeed an amazing driving instructor 

"I’m very pleased to say that I passed my driving test today without a single driving fault, thanks to Jude my driving instructor. He is very patient, professional and a good listener.
Jude really helped me to overcome my fear and taught me the skills to become a safe driver.if you are looking for a caring, friendly and highly qualified instructor, I’m happy to recommend Jude to you, and in fact, with no hesitation what so ever!!"

"Passed my practical test today on my first attempt. Could not have done this without Jude. His calming demeanour really helped keep me focussed and relaxed. His teaching methods were clear and precise and I always felt prepared for any exercise or situation that arose. I could not recommend Jude highly enough, not only is he an excellent driving instructor, but he is also a genuinely good man."

"I’m very pleased to say that I smashed my driving test today in my first attempt. Jude was indeed a very good teacher, he accepted and implemented all the teaching methods and approaches I proposed. I liked the fact that Jude was very flexible with lessons times. Thank you Jude for being so patient with me as I wasn't actually an easier student to teach. "

"I passed my driving test today with only 1 minor thanks to Jude and his brilliant teaching! He has been patient and kind on this long journey and through his support I finally got to the finish line. I would recommend his services very highly."

"Making the transition from driving on the right side of the road all my driving years before moving to the UK was smooth, thanks to Saint Jude Driving School. Passing the driving test was all down to Jude’s expert lessons. I would recommend their services to anyone looking to not just pass the driving test, but also interested in learning safe and responsible driving in the UK."

"Jude has a kind, patient and calm presence that was invaluable in making me feel relaxed, whilst also building my confidence. I passed my practical driving test first time. I truly don’t believe I would have been test ready in such a short space of time without Jude’s guidance and knowledge."

"I would like to start by saying a BIG thank you to Jude for his professionalism, calmness, unique approach and thoughtfulness. Undoubtedly, he's one of the best! He goes beyond and above to teaching, supporting and making you discover and utilise your hidden potentials.

"I am so pleased to have finally passed my practical driving test today in Derby. I had tried previously, but this was my first time of having Jude as an instructor. He always put me at ease and got me to believe in myself. His lessons were always focused but also relaxed. When I passed my test, I could see how genuinely happy he was. I couldn’t have done it without his encouragement and support. I can’t thank him enough."

"I passed my driving test with Jude last week. He is an amazing driving instructor. Thank you so much.Jude taught me how to be a safe driver for life and not just for a test. He is very patient and teaches with a friendly dynamic manner. His method of teaching always made me learn new things, made me feel comfortable asking questions and ensured my well-being. He helped me to build my confidence level. Thank you Jude for everything you have done. You are a great teacher."

"I passed my test in Derby with Jude. He was everything I needed in an instructor, very polite, reliable and educating me ready for the roads. Even with the breaks due to Covid-19, when we got back into it within a lesson I was back where I needed to be to progress. The detailed lessons helped me pass my driving test."

"Jude is a reliable, friendly and an all-round outstanding instructor. Every lesson was positive for me and I always go away believing I had made progress and had an increased confidence in myself. All lessons were structured well so that I gained knowledge and improved my skills each time. I can't say thank you enough to him. "

" I am so grateful for having Jude as my driving instructor. I really need to thank Jude for making me a safe and confident driver. He is a very calm, patient, supportive and professional instructor. The techniques which he teaches are intuitive and amazing."

"I passed first time on the One Week Pass Course with Jude. At the start of each lesson the learning objectives were always made clear so I felt confident and prepared. I also enjoyed the fact that I had the flexibility to tailor each lesson to focus on the areas I wanted to. Jude was a patient, considerate and confident instructor who gave me all the support I needed. Thank you again for all your help! "

"I highly recommend Jude as an instructor. He is kind, patient, flexible, reliable & very knowledgable. I passed first time with a clean sheet here in Derby."

"Thank you very much Jude. I passed my practical driving test today! I am very grateful because you were very patient and really helped me to increase my confidence while driving. I also found very valuable the fact that you always took the time to give me detailed feedback. You also helped me make the most out of each lesson by structuring the class around the topics that I wanted to address while making sure I gained experience in key areas. Overall I am very grateful not only for helping me pass the test, but to give me the basis and confidence for a lifetime of safe driving. Many thanks once again Jude!! "

"Thank you Jude for everything you have done. I've had previous instructors and on the first lesson I learnt more from you than I ever did with them. You had full confidence in me when I was driving and never made me feel nervous or anxious to drive. You generally are a very nice person. Pass first time this morning! Thank you Jude and God Bless."

"I wanted to thank Jude personally for all his help with teaching me to drive. I relocated to Derby from London which meant I had to drive at a later age than most people and was very nervous about driving. Jude was fantastic from the very beginning. He was very patient, kind and never pushed me to do something that I did not feel ready for. I have recently passed and I feel very safe on the road because of Jude’s teaching and guidance. Use with confidence - he is a great teacher!"

"I passed my driving test yesterday in Derby with Jude. I want to say a very BIG thank you to Jude who is a very thoughtful and excellent instructor. He was patient and polite all through making me feel so comfortable and ease. Jude worked very hard with me in my driving to get everything right checking back my understanding of each topic with the use of pictures and drawing board. Finally, he was very punctual, friendly and relaxed."

"I have passed my practical driving test today in Derby. Jude had everything that I wanted in an instructor. His lessons were always focused but also relaxed. When I passed my test, I could see how happy he was as if he was the one that passed. I couldn’t have done it without his encouragement and support. I have already recommended him to my friends. Great person, thank you!"