Thank you Mike for helping me pass first time! I was a bit of an anxious driver at first but Mike was patient and helped me gain confidence. He doesn’t just teach you how to pass your test but actual skills on how to be a safe and competent driver for life. Highly recommend Highstead driving school, thank you again!

Rukski

Such an excellent experience learning with Mike, having previously learnt to drive manual when I was younger with not much luck. Learning to drive automatic with his help was great and so pleased to say I past first time! Such a patient and kind teacher I will be highly recommended him in the future, thanks so much!

Loren

I was such an anxious driver I had years of lessons and multiple driving instructors, but Michael really seemed to build up my confidence when driving. He put a lot of thought into lesson plans and clearly relayed instructions. Even when I did make mistakes he was calm and wouldn’t let me end a lesson on a low note. I passed my test first time yesterday and can honestly say it was down to Michael’s patience and confidence in me. Thanks Michael!

Zoe

Mike Firstly I have got to say a big thank you for all the time and effort you put in to help my son josh who struggled with social situations being autistic, thank you for making reasonable adjustments for his condition so he understood what was expected of him and the whole family thanks you from the bottom of all our hearts, Josh past his test today because you took the time and helped him.
Mike I would recommend you 100% to any person who is autistic and struggles with there condition you are a brilliant driving instructor and I will be recommending you to all my friends and family.
Thank you for giving josh the best present he could ever wish for.

Sharon Dyer

After putting off driving for 10 years, I passed first time! Driving always made me feel anxious but thanks to Mike’s calm and friendly manner, clear instructions and in-depth feedback I’m on the road and never looking back.

Thank you so much

Ryan

Mike is an excellent driving instructor. I struggled with being nervous but his patience and teaching helped me pass my test first time with only two minors. Mike made sure that the majority of our lessons took place in Gillingham (where I had my test) and he ensured I had a good knowledge of the area. Mike never rushed anything, using maps and diagrams to help me understand what he was teaching me. He was also very encouraging when it came to my test, putting me at ease and giving me confidence. I passed, thanks to him. I’ve tried other instructors and never found one who could teach me as well as Mike. Highly, highly recommended.

Hayley

I would highly recommend Highsted Driving School to anyone looking to learn to drive in an automatic car.

Mike is an encouraging, professional, dedicated, and friendly instructor who can help even the most nervous and inexperienced of drivers achieve their goals.

Highsted is perfect for anyone apprehensive about driving as Mike’s teaching methods, clarity of explanation, and consistency of approach put anyone at ease.

Every lesson was tailored to my individual progress and Mike was always flexible when it came to booking lessons and understanding when plans had to change due to personal reasons.

Learning to drive with Highsted was a brilliant experience from start to finish, making the difficult task of driving seem enjoyable and simple.

Kitty

Highly recommend Highsted Driving School. Mike is a wonderful instructor. I am an anxious learner from the beginning. Always panicked when I meet some traffic or learning anything new. Mike encouraged me a lot and build up my confidence. Every time when I struggle with my driving, he would patiently help me to fix it. His instructions are so clear and helpful.

I recommended Mike to my friends, they are very happy to have Mike as their instructor also.

Thank you Mike for your teaching and encouragement. I have learned so much from you

Daisy

I’ve passed my driving test 1st time with Mike. It was a great experience and I’m so happy I found him as a instructor. He’s so calm and explain everything so perfect. I highly recommend him for everyone who wants to have driving rules explained for life not only for your driving lessons. Thank you so much.

Hello just wanted to tell you that this is my 2nd day of driving in my own car and alone and it is great knowing that now I am a legal driver  . Thank you again for everything you taught me  throughout lessons. 

Daniela

I came to Michael after not getting along with my previous instructor. Michael is always on time to lessons. He is very patient with you and happily goes over things with you until you fully understand. I passed first time with him and recommend him 100%.

Jade

I was terrified to drive after my last instructor left me in floods of tears I felt useless and like I would never drive again but after having lessons with Micheal I felt confident and comfortable driving again and passed first time. I can’t thank him enough for the time and effort he put in for me highly recommend absolutely brilliant instructor!!! Such a confidence giver and so kind !!!

Danni

Absolutely wonderful instructor! Had Michael for the whole duration of my learning to drive experience and I don’t have a bad word to say about him. I would personally say that his technique and methods of teaching are absolutely perfect and everything you could want as a learner driver. I took my driving practical test today in Herne Bay and was fortunate enough to pass without barely any minors! Stuck to all of his specific tips, and methods that he had taught me over time and I can say that, along with the rest of what I had learnt from got me that certificate at the end of the test. As a learner driver it is extremely common to feel very pressured, scared, and anxious. And not only is Mike a very calm and collected instructor (one of the main things I found very helpful) he is also a kind, friendly, and supportive individual. I find that your experience of learning to drive and who you are taught by, will really make it or break it. I am chuffed with my experience and the outcome, so I would just like to write this review and tell you all that I would 100% recommend highstead driving school. I am very grateful for my experience.

Lauren

Cannot thank Mike enough for helping me to pass my driving test ☺️ he has been so patient with me, from the beginning and constantly given me the confidence and motivation I needed to pass. He has also had to battle through the problems covid brought, countless cancellations of tests and long waiting times. But we got there in the end! Thank you for all the moral support and putting up with me! Highly recommended ?

Jenny

Mike is an excellent driving instructor. He is extremely patient and understanding. He is really good at helping a learner understand lessons I will highly recommend Mike if you are a slow learner and need a brilliant and patient instructor who will tailor lessons to suit your learning ??

Pam

I passed my test first time today and I couldn’t thank Mike enough.

He has been a great instructor – whilst being very instructive and professional he also made me feel very comfortable and confident when driving.

I would 100% recommend Mike to someone who is looking to start driving. I definitely feel safe to drive in the future after taking Mike’s vast range of knowledge and experience on board.

Not only is Mike a great instructor but he is also very flexible when booking lessons which helped me greatly.

Thank you again, Mike.

Ben

I have passed my driving test today first time due to Mike’s dedication understanding and patience with me throughout my journey to improve my skills on the road.

I can’t thank him enough for all the effort and trust in me.

I highly recommend Highsted Driving School to anyone who wants to learn to drive confidently.

Thank you very much,

Nina

I passed my test today! Thanks to Mike for being so patient and encouraging throughout my lessons! He is a brilliant teacher and is perfect for anxious learners. He has never rushed the lesson. Working full time, I needed someone who is very flexible. Mike has offered to help out every single time.He is so flexible. His tips have been so helpful that I am much more confident than I was months ago. I fully recommend Mike for all the effort he puts into helping people who really struggle to learn.Thank you again Mike!I appreciate your support.

Asmita

 

I passed first time this morning in Herne Bay and wouldn’t have done it without Mike! Prepared me for every inch of the test and always very patient. Thanks again!

Lizzie

I passed my driving test first time today all thanks to Mike. Every lesson with him has been great, especially as I was very nervous to learn. He is very encouraging and so knowledgeable, and I felt completely prepared to not only pass, but continue to be a proficient driver thanks to his guidance. He is a fantastic instructor and I would recommend him to everyone.

Kirsty Vitler

I passed my driving test today with Mike and can’t thank him enough for all the support he gave me as I was learning to drive! I started as a really nervous driver but he really helped to build my confidence and was really patient. He based all of my lessons around my job and always seemed to go the extra mile to help me on my lessons! I would definitely recommend Highsted driving school!

Katie

Mike is a fantastic instructor! He trained me to be a safe but confident driver. He was dedicated to my success and helped me pass the first time. Would highly recommend! 

Thanks Mike

Jimmy Newton

I Passed my driving test today at the first attempt. A big thank you to Michael Sutton who was professional, friendly and a great teacher throughout my time with him. Would highly recommend.

Phil

I recently got trained on my driving by Mike at Highsted Driving School. He was very professional and worked at my pace. This made it possible for me to learn driving quickly and I was able to pass my driving test in first attempt. I highly recommend Mike for his excellent way of teaching driving and making new driver confident.

Harsha

Passed my driving test today 100% recommend mike he has the patience of a saint putting up with me for months and helping me overcome my anxiety with driving making me feel at ease. Now I can put all my skills to good use. Thank you again ?

Shanelle

 

Mike’s amazing such a good teacher! Loved it very much and glad to have passed! Thank you very much xx

Katie

 

Highly highly recommend Highsted Driving School. Mike is so friendly and welcoming, putting you at ease straight away and making you feel relaxed. Not once did I ever not look forward to a lesson or want to give up. He’s always on time and the lesson is always tailored to suit the learner. Mike is very approachable, always ready to answer questions or help you, I wouldn’t recommend anybody else. Thankyou mike!!

Nathan

 

“I Just passed my driving test today and all credit goes to Mike. He is the Best person I could possibly wished for to help me through my lessons and test! He is so calm and patient. Would recommend to everybody, having lesson with mike were great. The way he thought me how to deal with roundabout was really good and helpful to me, now I don’t get panic dealing roundabouts.
Mike’s lessons are centred around your needs and your suggestions which makes them very helpful. Learning with Mike has helped me become a safe and confident driver.

Thanks for all your help Mike.” – Prajakta

“I just passed my driving test 1st time with no minors! It’s been such a smooth and easy learning process and having lesson with mike were great. I even managed to bring my test forwards by a month as I was ready much earlier than anticipated which was ideal. He prepared me so well when it came to my test I knew the route very well and was very comfortable with all the manoeuvres and questions.

I would highly recommend .” – Dominique Cresswell

 

A big thank you to Mike for being such a patient and flexible driving instructor. With your help I was able to pass my driving test on my first attempt! Mike’s lessons are centred around your needs and your suggestions which makes them very helpful. Learning with Mike has helped me become a safe and confident driver.

Thanks for all your help Mike!

Hannah B