Jon Reynolds Driver Training Testimonials, Winchester

I really couldn't have asked for a better instructor than Jon. He's professional, friendly and extremely thorough in what he covers, explaining concepts and technique in an easy to understand manner while making the whole experience enjoyable. I always looked forward to our lessons and it's testament to Jon that he was able to get me up to speed (excuse the pun) in such a short window of time before my test. Managed to pass today with zero faults and I attribute it all to Jon's patience and skill as a tutor. Highly recommended!
Michael McMenemy

I cannot thank Jon enough! As a mum of a boy with complex needs, learning disability and autism, I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd see him confidently behind a wheel. I'll be honest, he was better today than I think I was on my first lesson many years ago! We'll be booking again very soon for the next lesson! It has quite honestly been life changing for him.
Maxine McGee

A rather anxious unknowing 16 year old went In... a super confident and buzzing young driver came out!!! Thank-you Jon for your time and patience and kindness in getting our daughter over the next hurdle in life: learning to drive! We are so grateful, and she will clearly benefit from today in so many ways, not just driving. Thank-you.
D.Wholey

What a fabulous way to help a child accelerate their readiness for the road. Jon was excellent and Riley thoroughly enjoyed the day. Great communications throughout and a good program during the day. Thanks Jon.
N.Blagden

Charlie loved his driving lesson, my wife and I were so pleased with how the instructor (Jon) managed to get Charlie up and running so quickly. We were pleasantly surprised how well Charlie did, as his autism and learning difficulties mean that he is often easily distracted and impulsive. Jon certainly brought the best out in Charlie. We'll definitely be back for another lesson.
G.Bell

Jon was absolutely fantastic today, Jasmine had the time of her life learning how to drive and can't stop talking about it, she can't wait to do it again, She really liked Jon's humour and way of teaching. We will certainly be booking again. Thank you so much for making it an amazing experience for Jasmine. Jon couldn't do enough to make it an experience to remember.
G.Sore

Jon is a fantastic driving instructor and I would recommend his teaching to everyone. I passed my test first time and that was thanks to Jon’s excellent teaching of the different aspects of driving, to make me as good and as safe a driver as possible. Lastly, and most importantly, Jon is great company and it was a pleasure to have him teach me.
Joey Cortes

Jon taught my daughter not just to be good enough to pass her test but also how to be a safe and really confident driver in all situations. She passed first time and I've got no worries that she'll be able to cope when she's alone in the car.
Jason Boswell

What an absolute star. Jon wasn’t my daughter’s regular instructor but she had previously done some Drive before U turn 17 driving with him. He was kind enough to step in and went out of his way to help my daughter after several failed tests. The impact on her driving was immediate and I’m pleased to say she passed her test with flying colours next time around.
Bronya Pugh

Jon is a great driving instructor and i looked forward to each lesson as he was so patient, thorough and focused on driving. He is a perfectionist, which I am very grateful for as he has encouraged me to be a confident driver for both my test and later driving! I would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a cool, fun instructor who is really good at teaching
Daisy Elkington

We wholeheartedly recommend Jon Reynolds as an exceptional driving instructor! He was helpful, kind, considerate and highly professional in all respects when teaching our son, Michael. His teaching style was calm, constructive and supportive and he went out of his way to be helpful, fitting lessons in around his normal schedule and supplementing lessons with additional useful resources. In addition to his excellent formal teaching, he provided constructive feedback to us as parents. We were impressed that Jon’s motivation clearly goes beyond simply getting students to pass tests - he is passionate helping to ensure that only safe, competent drivers find their way onto the roads - as parents of a teenage driver, this was very reassuring. Jon helped our son to go into his test feeling ready and confident. Michael was thrilled to pass, and we have hardly seen him since! With a good foundation of skills and a level of confidence that is ‘just right’, he loves driving at every opportunity! Thanks Jon! Steve and Jackie Aitken
Steve Aitchin

Jon is an excellent driving instructor. His calm and friendly demeanour never wavered and I felt total trust in his teaching. He has helped me and many others to not only pass their test easily, but to be confident drivers, all with genuinely fun and enjoyable lessons.
Jess Holmes

Jon is a great instructor who is patient and ensures every last detail is correct. Not only does he teach you to pass but he teaches you to become a confident and safe driver in the future. He offers great flexibility and fun while learning which helps to make the whole experience enjoyable. The catchy rhymes he teaches are a great way to understand how to drive well. Cheers Jon!
Will Freemantle

We were looking for a calm, kind and understanding driving instructor for our son to gain knowledge, experience and confidence in driving before he turned 17. We all wanted him to be confident that he knew how to drive (mechanically) so that when he sat in a car on his birthday he knew the basics. Alex has enjoyed a number of lessons with Jon instructing him, on Thorney Island. Alex has thoroughly enjoyed the way that Jon has taught him and has made excellent progress. Jon has done exactly what we hoped he would. Alex is ready for the roads! I would highly recommend Jon's lessons to anyone and everyone.
Sarah Tassier

Jonty really enjoyed his lesson. He was really pleased that he got to do so much - even managed some reversing - his 1st time driving. Jon was excellent and gave some really helpful advice and neumonics to remember what to do. It was also really good to sit in the back of the car to observe his driving and Jon's teaching. Jonty is looking forward to his next lesson.
Caroline Yonge

First class tuition and guidance thank you Jon. Dan enjoyed it very much. Cannot recommend too highly.
Clive Robinson

During her 1st two hour lesson in a car, our daughter (14) accomplished far more than we could have ever expected and was driving and manoeuvring a manual car with confidence on the track. She found Jon the instructor was friendly and funny, he communicated comprehensively on all aspects of the car and the road ahead and clearly, calmly and fully explained all the intricacies of controlling a car. We would thoroughly recommend under 17 driving instruction to remove any fear or mystique of driving before attempting to drive with a Provisional License on the public roads.
Antony Ford

Thank you so much to Jon for his fantastic driving instruction. He was very patient and made my daughter feel comfortable behind the wheel. She is now ready to take to the road. Excellent way to introduce young people to driving and I highly recommend this opportunity!
Jenni Jensen

Our daughter has down syndrome and has wanted to drive like all of her mainstream friends. When we spoke with Jon prior to booking he instantly gave us confidence. He has the experience, skills and personality. He knew what he was doing and what to expect from our daughter. The whole experience for her was to be safe, have fun and give her confidence and fulfill one of her dreams. The experience did that - Thank you Jon!
Sue Ladbrook

Instructor was excellent with our teenage Granddaughter. She had never driven before and thoroughly enjoyed herself. Will definitely book another lesson with Jon and will also arrange lessons for the other Grandchildren. Good location, fantastic experience for youngsters (and Grandparents!)
Brian Mason

From first point of contact this company were brilliant! Nothing was too much effort. The organisation was excellent. Because my daughter suffers from medical conditions I was able to share the experience with her, thanks to Jon who made this possible. Her younger sister, Evie, even got the chance to have a little go. Couldn't fault a thing. Amazing time for my girls. We will definitely return and highly recommend. Thanku so much!
Hannah Cassap

First class tuition and guidance thank you Jon. Dan enjoyed it very much. Cannot recommend too highly.
Clive Robinson

Thank you for a great 2 hour lesson for Ollie. He turns 17 mid April so it has given him great confidence for when he shortly starts his driving lessons. Jon made Oliver feel very at ease and he thoroughly enjoyed his driving experience. I would recommend your business - thank you !
Penny Medhurst

This was Katie's third lesson and she even drove me for the last 15 minutes. I was very impressed with both her driving and the way that Jon explained to her how to do the various aspects. As usual she loved the session. Would definitely recommend it to others.
Mike Sussman

A fantastic experience for my 14 year old twin boys. They had a wonderful drive with Jon (we joined them in the back of the car as well for quarter of the session- such fun!). Great value for money. Thank you
Louise and Dan Conroy

During her 1st two hour lesson in a car, our daughter (14) accomplished far more than we could have ever expected and was driving and manoeuvring a manual car with confidence on the track. She found Jon the instructor was friendly and funny, he communicated comprehensively on all aspects of the car and the road ahead and clearly, calmly and fully explained all the intricacies of controlling a car. We would thoroughly recommend under 17 driving instruction to remove any fear or mystique of driving before attempting to drive with a Provisional License on the public roads.
Antony Ford

I had the chance to try out Drive B4 U Turn 17 at their first session in Ardingly. I was instructed by Jon, who was very friendly and funny. Having had two hours to drive all along the site, dodging between tractors and Land Rover Defenders, it was a very fun experience. The site itself and the whole town, actually, were both very rural - but this only added to the charm. Many of the rhymes used by Jon for teaching car/clutch control are still stuck in my head, which was great for when I started driving lessons on my 17th birthday, and so I didn't stall as much as I was expecting I would! Really, the price for what you're getting is very good, and those two hours flew by so quickly. I did not want to get out of the car, because I was having so much fun, and it was really disappointing to have to head home when I was enjoying myself so much. If you're a parent with little ones (who are not so little any more!), and they are desperate to learn to drive like I was, I could not recommend Drive B4 U Turn 17 highly enough.
Josh Pipe

Hi thanks for all you patience and support teaching Matthew to drive over the last few months, which I'm sure has at times been quite arduous! Your humour and understanding have been much appreciated by all of us. The next part of his learning has just begun but the foundations are securely in place thanks to your teaching. We certainly picked the right instructor 5 years ago when you taught Natasha and again this year with Matthew. Good luck in the future with your teaching endeavours; any learners will be lucky to get you as their driving instructor. Many thanks. Anne
Anne Perriam

Dear Jon Happy Ending for us !!!!! As you know we both passed first time with minor faults only. I would like to thank you very much for your support. You are a great instructor and driving with you gave us much more confidence. You should be very proud of what you do, helping people to overcome their fears and challenges. The passion that you show for your job is contagious. It would have been impossible to pass on our own, without your help. We will remember for a long time the learning's, the POMs, BOBs, TOMs, "Only a fool .... " and etc Very Best Regards Cristiano Roth
Cristiano Roth

"When your 17 year old daughter wants to learn to drive in a hurry, the key is finding the right instructor. For my daughter, Sammi, that man was Jon. Despite a busy summer holiday schedule (hers not mine!) and with a test date booked for the end of the summer holidays, she worked really hard to put in the hours with Jon and he in turn was incredibly helpful in finding time to spare for her. It all worked! Apart from the on road tuition, with the two of them obviously building a good rapport, there was a mock test with a different instructor a couple of days before the real thing, a really sensible idea to prepare her for that all important test. To pass first time makes her unique in our family and having driven with her since I can see that she has been very well taught, though, like all right minded parents, I am doing my best to convey the message that her learning has only just begun! Many, many thanks, Jon." Yours, David
David Gower (Former England Cricket Captain)

"DRIVE B4 U TURN 17 is a wonderful way of teaching your teenager the basics - and more - of driving. The set up at Barton Stacey, with plenty of space, real roads, junctions and designated areas to practice manoeuvres, is ideal and safe. Jon and his instructors are all keen advocates of this system of giving these youngsters a real feel for how to drive before they have to venture onto the roads with everyone else and it is the perfect way to build up the necessary skills and confidence ahead of the more daunting task of learning in real traffic. My 16 year old daughter, having had only the most rudimentary lesson before going to see Jon, had the biggest smile on her face at the end of the first 2 hour session and could not wait for the next. I could not recommend it more as the best way to start learning to drive." Yours, David
David Gower (Former England Cricket Captain)

Jon Thank you for the session you gave Louis this morning. He couldn't stop talking about it all day and it has really boosted his confidence. I will recommend you to anyone who will listen! Thanks again. John Bickell
John Bickell

Hi Jon Thanks for taking Charlie for another driving lesson last weekend. He is totally smitten with driving and keeps telling us your little safety tips and sayings as we're driving him around. He's now correcting our sloppy driving habits too! Perhaps you should offer "re-training for slack parent drivers" next!! Kind regards Jo
Jo Pridmore

Hi Jon, Just a quick note of thanks following Emily's first driving experience with her 3 friends on Sunday to celebrate her 15th Birthday. All 4 of the girls thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were really surprised at how much driving they got to do once the initial inductions in the car were over. The environment was very friendly and relaxing and the session was very well organised....Overall: great fun and great value for money. Thank you again. Derek.
Derek Lewis

Hi Jon, Thank you for giving my son Ralph and his best friend Seamus a fabulous training session. It was the first time that both boys had sat in the driver's seat. They were full of confidence after their lesson about how they used the handbrake, clutch, accelerator and brakes. When they got out of the car after two hours with you they were beaming from ear to ear and didn't stop telling us all about it. They loved weaving in between the cones and have not stopped laughing at Seamus for running over a cone. As Ralph said on Sunday - 'that was awesome'. No doubt the boys will be back again very soon for another session. Once again thank you very much for giving them this opportunity to learn to drive. Cheryl (Ralph's mum)
Cheryl Thewlis

Jon taught me to drive almost from scratch and from start to finish he gave me the best tuition I could have hoped for. Personally I felt he taught me more than just the ability to drive but also developed my sense of road awareness and practical driving experiences that a standard driving test wouldn't cover but I am hugely grateful for. Jon was a great teacher and I cannot fault the learning experience he gave me - many thanks!
James Lowe

Exceptional As a parent, I was wanting more than just an instructor who would get my son through his driving test - I wanted someone to teach him to DRIVE and this is exactly what Jon did. My son passed his test first time and is a competent and confident driver and I would recommend Jon to anyone who is seeking more than a Test Route pass for their son or daughter. If they are under 17, why not try one of his Under 17 days - you won't regret it.
Linton Husbands

Both our son and daughter were keen to start driving as soon as possible and they both had their first lesson with Jon on their 17th birthday. We were impressed with the way in which they made steady progress building on their knowledge and experience until they were ready to take their tests. When they took their test we felt that they were fully prepared and well equipped to pass the test at the first attempt which, happily, they both did. All in all, we feel that Jon teaches his pupils to drive rather than just pass the test. This results in new drivers who are confident but not overconfident to take to the road after they have passed their test. We would have no hesitation in recommending Jon to anyone who is thinking of learning to drive.
Dave and Katherine Adams

We chose Jon Reynolds for our daughter's driving lessons because as an A grade instructor we felt he would provide above average and comprehensive instruction. This he did resulting in our daughter Gemma passing first time with zero driving faults. We have and will continue to recommend Jon.
Chris & Anne Hewitt

I cannot recommend Jon Reynolds highly enough. He taught both my children to drive. Both passed their test first time. Carol Weinfeld
Oliver and Louisa Weinfeld

Jon Reynolds taught my son Charlie to drive in 2008/9. Jon delivered an astounding level of coaching to Charlie, taking the time and trouble to prepare him for the road rather than just his driving test. Charlie has been driving now for 18 months and has maintained a clean licence. I would thoroughly recommend Jon to anyone and will be starting my middle son with him in early 2011. Nick Rowley
Nick Rowley