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Your Driving Academy is a highly recommended driving school offering great value driving lessons Leicester. Offering manual and automatic driving lessons with male and female driving instructors. We also offer driving instructor training, standards check training and successful driving school franchises for manual and automatic cars.
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38 Colchester Road , LE5 2DF, Leicester, United Kingdom
- 01162029971
- enq@yourdrivingacademy.co.uk
- yourdrivingacademy.co.uk
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Passed my driving test with Aman
I passed my driving test today and I honestly couldn’t have done it without Aman. He is an incredibly patient and supportive instructor who always took his time to explain anything I found confusing. His calm approach really helped build my confidence behind the wheel.
Aman prepared me exactly for what the examiner was looking for, making sure I understood not just how to drive, but why things needed to be done a certain way. I used to really struggle with roundabouts, but he took extra time to break everything down clearly and helped me approach them with confidence.
What really stood out was his constant patience he never rushed me and always made sure any issues were fully sorted before moving on. Overall, Aman is a fantastic instructor and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive properly and confidently.
I had a fantastic experience learning…
I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with ShiTal from Your Driver Academy (YDA).
From the very first lesson his communication was clear and professional, making the scheduling and setup process completely seamless. He was consistently punctual, which I truly appreciated.
ShiTal has an incredible patience in the way he delivers his instructions, he has a real strength in explaining complex things simply. Beyond just driving skills, I felt comfortable enough to have great conversations during our lessons making every lesson something to look forward to. If you’re looking for a teacher who is supportive, encouraging, and genuinely cares about your progress, I cannot recommend ShiTal enough!
I Had a great Experience with Bhupinder…
I Had a great Experience with Bhupinder she is very nice she teach me a lot when I do mistake. I passed my test I. First attempt. Thank u so much Bhupinder. 10/10
Great experience with instructor Amanulla
I had a great experience with driving instructor Amanulla.
Initially, I had been practicing at Wigston area but was looking for an earlier date than February. The person who helped with finding me a new date changed the test centre to Cannock, and I was really disturbed because it was an entirely new route and I had less than 2 weeks to prepare.
Amanulla patiently took me through the routes, improved my confidence with roundabouts and pushed me to step up. I passed my test yesterday and I was really happy. Thanks Amanulla, thanks YDA.
amazing company specifically sabina
amazing company specifically sabina from YDA she was so patient and understanding in so grateful, she helped so much with my anxiety and I don’t think I would’ve passed without her.
Thank you so much !!!
Passed first time with instructor…
Passed first time with instructor Sabina.
Great instruction, clear straightforward guidance, and really helpful throughout.
Definitely recommend 🙂
instructor called “Richard”
Was recommended an instructor called “Richard”. Had an amazing experience, made learning to drive easy to understand and he was very patient. Passed first time. Really recommend!!!
Best instructor!
I was able to pass my test thanks to my instructor Pam. She is a very patient and kind instructor, helped me believe in myself that I can drive and pass my test. She really does make instructions clear, easy to follow and understand. I couldn’t have done it without her help. Thank you Pam!
I had a wonderful experience learning…
I had a wonderful experience learning with Mr. Shital Rana. He is a very good person and an excellent instructor. He taught me everything from the very beginning, explained all the rules clearly, and guided me step by step until I passed my test.
He speaks both English and Gujarati, which made the learning process even more comfortable for me. He is very kind, patient, and always makes sure his students feel confident and safe on the road.
I truly appreciate his support and dedication. I highly recommend Mr. Rana to anyone looking for a reliable and friendly instructor.
I just wanted to leave a review as Aman…
I just wanted to leave a review as Aman my driving instructor has been incredible since I took my first lesson with him. Was nice and patient with me, didn’t just make me drive but educated me on why we need to certain things when driving, the importance of doing this at the right time etc. We had a small window as I booked a cancellation test but Aman still tried to book in as many lessons with me as he could. If you are looking to do lessons I would highly recommend Aman as I passed first time with 3 minors and without his help and motivation I would not have been able to do it. Thank you Aman you’re a legend!
A big shout out to YDA thank you for…
A big shout out to YDA thank you for getting me ready for the road.
I passed first time with the help of
Abdul Hai Ayaz,
His professionalism is second to none, from helping me understand my mistakes and correcting what’s causing them.
I started with Abdul 05/2025 and he had me test ready by November.
His calm approach to teaching really is impressive and he is very punctual if he says he’s going the be there he will be there.
I highly recommend YDA the proof really is in the pudding.
Thanks again for your services
The driving acedemy has helped me to pass
This driving acedemy has helped me to pass thanks to my driving instructor. I highly recommend Bhupinder.
Thank you.
I passed my test the first time. All thanks to Bhupinder
I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Bhupinder. She is patient, encouraging, and explains everything clearly, which really helped me gain confidence behind the wheel. Bhupinder always stayed calm and supportive, even when I was nervous, and her feedback was constructive and easy to follow. Thanks to her guidance, I passed my test and now feel like a safe, confident driver. I’d highly recommend Bhupinder to anyone looking for a professional and caring instructor!
My instructor Lee Rees really helped…
My instructor Lee Rees really helped me, I have ADHD so my focus is really bad sometimes, he introduced comentry driving which worked really well for me. Enjoyed every min of learning with him. Couldn’t of done it without him
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If you're looking for the perfect driving school – look no further than YDA! From start to finish, the customer service was outstanding, but what truly made the experience exceptional was my instructor, Asma.
I’ve had other instructors before, but none of them came close to the way Asma made me feel behind the wheel. She has this rare gift of knowing exactly when to push you and when to reassure you. Her calm, patient approach instantly put me at ease, and she explained things in such a clear, down-to-earth way that everything finally started to click.
What truly set her apart was how she believed in me—even on the days I doubted myself. That belief gave me a level of confidence I never thought I’d have while driving. Asma didn’t just teach me how to pass a test—she taught me how to trust myself on the road.
Thanks to her expert guidance, I passed with zero faults—something I never imagined I’d achieve. Couldn’t recommend her or YDA more highly. If you’re nervous or lacking confidence, book with Asma/ YDA. You won’t regret it!
I passed first time with only one minor…
I passed first time with only one minor mistake. I had Abdul as my driving instructor and he was great. He made sure I was completely ready for my driving test and was very thorough with teaching me. I am very thankful that I had Abdul as my driving instructor and I would highly recommend him to anybody else looking to pass their driving test!
I passed first time today with YDA
I passed first time today with YDA. After going through various different companies, I contacted Etty, my first instructor years ago. He instantly got in touch with me, got me Richard who is an excellent instruction which vast experience and here I am super happy to have passed first time with fewer lessons. Thank you, highly recommend!
Genuinely the best driving instructor
Genuinely the best driving instructor! Really reassures you even if you’re feeling anxious. Started the driving lesson with severe anxiety around roundabouts and now I feel very confident because of him! I passed on my test on my first try thanks to my instructor. Goes above and beyond to ensure you're ready for the exam. Highly recommend!!
YDA: recommend Hassan
Thanks to Hassan Mansur for helping me to pass my driving test! Hassan was a wonderful teacher throughout the whole learning experience. He was super patient and explained everything so thoroughly while providing great feedback the entire time. I can highly recommend Hassan as a driving teacher!
Great instructor - Nitin Rana
Just passed my test with Nitin Rana, an extremely knowledgeable and friendly instructor. He's great at building confidence and knows a lot about local test routes, tricky junctions etc.. Great instructor and great person overall. Would recommend.
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