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Andrew Usher Driving School Andrew Usher is a locally based driving instructor working in Oxford and the surrounding areas. His aim is to provide good quality instruction at affordable prices, with all his lessons being tailored to suit individual needs and abilities.
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Andrew Usher provides Driving Lessons in Oxford with the main aim of all the driving lessons being to build the confidence of new and inexperienced drivers. At Andrew Usher driving school we aim to build understanding of all the tasks and topics on the driving school syllabus. We offer a friendly service and set realistic goals to get you on the road safely as quickly as possible!
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Olena Seminog
Sep 25, 2020
I would recommend Andrew to anyone looking to learn to drive and pass the test. He is excellent, one of the best instructors in Oxford. I drove with other instructors, before I started taking lessons with him, with no success, it was a waste of time and money. You might find it slow at the start, but just stay with Andrew! His teaching is structured, he is following a very effective programme he's developed, which covers all aspects of the driving and road safety. Andrew will prepare you well for the driving part of test and for manoeuvring.

He will explain in detail and practise with you every aspect of each of the tested manoeuvres. I passed the test on the 1st attempt with him. Once you passed the test, you will start driving independently with confidence, because you were well trained!
Guy Fowler
Aug 07, 2020
I passed first time thanks to Andrew's excellent lessons. Thoroughly recommended!
Sam McKavanagh
Dec 11, 2019
I found Andrew to be a great teacher. I successfully passed my test on the first attempt. Andrew prepared me well for the test, but importantly he has made me a very confident driver he is an instructor who I would really recommend.
Stan Mackrell
Sep 03, 2019
Very patient instructor and teaches you not just how to pass the test but also how to be a safe road user in the future. Prices are good and the lessons and thorough. I found Andrew very flexible with pick up points and cancellations and would recommend. Also, I passed my test first time so that speaks for itself!
Wendy V.
Aug 30, 2019
Andrew is an amazing driving instructor he has been teaching my son to drive I have been very impressed with his teaching skills, he is very calm and excellent at explaining things. My son has enjoyed every lesson. The most important thing for us was that our son became a safe and confident driver and Andrew has succeeded in that. I have been amazed at the level in which my son can manoeuvre his car!

Not only do I feel confident that he is a safe driver but I also know he will be able to park his car. I would absolutely recommend Andrew Usher and will definitely be using him in 2 years time for my younger son. Thank you Andrew for getting Luke through his test 1st time.
Wendy V.
Aug 30, 2019
Andrew is an amazing driving instructor he has been teaching my son to drive I have been very impressed with his teaching skills, he is very calm and excellent at explaining things. My son has enjoyed every lesson.The most important thing for us was that our son became a safe and confident driver and Andrew has succeeded in that. I have been amazed at the level in which my son can manoeuvre his car !!!

Not only do I feel confident that he is a safe driver but I also know he will be able to park his car. I would absolutely recommend Andrew Usher and will definitely be using him in 2 years time for my younger son. Thank you Andrew for getting Luke through his test 1st time.
Nupur Patel
Jul 28, 2019
Andrew is a fantastic driving instructor. He is incredibly detailed with his explanations, patient and encouraging. I was a very nervous driver and my confidence was boosted with his help and support. I cannot recommend him enough. I passed first time thanks to Andrew!
Annabel Rowntree
May 30, 2018
Andrew is a patient, friendly and methodical instructor, who is exceptionally generous both with his time (as far as availability will allow- he is justifiably popular!) and his advice. As someone who was by no means a natural or confident driver, and who found all aspects of driving challenging, Andrew was unfailing patient and encouraging- he even put back his family holiday by a day to accommodate my test date!

I would not hesitate to recommend Andrew to anyone; he is an outstanding instructor, who prioritises safety and complete mastery of the basics, but more importantly, he made our lessons, and driving full stop, enjoyable.
Lskm
Dec 11, 2017
Andrew is a superb instructor. If clutch control and a systematic approach to learning is what you're after, then he's your man. The lessons start slowly and build until you feel confident enough to tackle any situation on any road. I started having had very little previous experience. Over two months he patiently took me through all that was necessary to pass and I'm happy to say he helped enable me to pass first time. I'd highly recommend the Andrew Usher Driving School.
Lachlan M.
Sep 07, 2017
Andrew is a very patient and highly competent instructor. His approach is steady and systematic. If, like me, you're a complete beginner, Andrew will bring you to a point where you feel confident enough to tackle any situation on any road. Over the two months I spent with Andrew, I felt he became aware of my strengths and weaknesses, and we focused particularly on mastering clutch control and an awareness of other road users. Overall I'd highly recommend his driving school.
Annabel R.
Jul 31, 2017
Andrew is a patient, friendly and methodical instructor, who is exceptionally generous both with his time (as far as availability will allow- he is justifiably popular!) and his advice. As someone who was by no means a natural or confident driver, and who found all aspects of driving challenging, Andrew was unfailing patient and encouraging- he even put back his family holiday by a day to accommodate my test date!

I would not hesitate to recommend Andrew to anyone; he is an outstanding instructor, who prioritises safety and complete mastery of the basics, but more importantly, he made our lessons, driving full stop, enjoyable.
Lysander H.
Jul 22, 2017
Very patient and methodical, making sure your're completely comfortable before moving on to the next step.
Angus M.
May 04, 2017
I went from being scared witless of driving to a first-time pass, all thanks to Andrew's calm, patient teaching style. He's completely unflappable, and highly recommended.
Ben Szreter
Apr 26, 2017
Andrew is an extremely nice man and an accomplished driving instructor. He ensures you have excellent control of the vehicle and therefore allows you to feel confident both in driving around the city and in mastering the manoeuvres necessary to pass the UK driving test. Andrew is extremely flexible both in the timings of driving lessons and in pick-up and drop-off locations.

He clearly cares about his students' progression and welfare. He takes time to carefully explain the different aspects of driving as you progress through the syllabus. I would highly recommend Andrew to learn to drive with in Oxford. What set him apart as a driving instructor, in particular, was his gentle and calming influence and his constant positive outlook both on driving and on life in general.
Ben S.
Dec 10, 2016
Andrew is an extremely nice man and an accomplished driving instructor. He ensures you have excellent control of the vehicle and therefore allows you to feel confident both in driving around the city and in mastering the manoeuvres necessary to pass the UK driving test.

Andrew is extremely flexible both in the timings of driving lessons and in pick-up and drop-off locations.

He clearly cares about his students' progression and welfare. He takes time to carefully explain the different aspects of driving as you progress through the syllabus. I would highly recommend Andrew to learn to drive with in Oxford. What set him apart as a driving instructor, in particular, was his gentle and calming influence and his constant positive outlook both on driving and on life in general.
Meredith Sneddon
Nov 30, 2016
Andrew is an incredible driving instructor. I've had other instructors in the past and none had made me feel as calm or capable as Andrew did. Not only does Andrew give you the skills and prepare you very well for passing your test he also focuses on providing you with the skills for after passing the test so you can be a calm, capable and safe driver once you have passed. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Samantha Hall
Nov 15, 2016
Andrew is a fantastic driving instructor. From my first lesson right up to passing my test he made sure he put me at ease. He's the first instructor I've had who has really focused on ensuring you're in control of the car and feel confident in what you're doing. Though it may seem like a slow process at first, once you master the basics with him you'll progress rapidly. An absolutely brilliant instructor and I can't recommend him highly enough!
Qype User CrazyJ
Nov 24, 2009
Andrew is a very good instructor who is good at teaching and puts you at ease when driving. A very enjoyable atmosphere to learn in. Couldn't recommend more.
John
Fantastic, calm driving instructor, I was very nervous but Andrew soon put my nerves to rest. I passed first time and couldn't have done it without you! Thanks so much!
Mark
Very nice person who brings a lot of confidence into your driving, never rushes you to do anything radical and makes driving (which for anyone taking lessons can be traumatic) pretty relaxing, preparing you for the real world! I'm very appreciative of his tutelage and would reccomend him to anyone nervous or lacking in confidence.
Jane
Andrew has been a fantastic teacher - he is very calm and has given me confidence behind the wheel. He takes time to give you the basic skills, which really pays off later. Would recommend him to anyone!
Aine
Andrew was such an amazing teacher, calm and very patient. I was really nervous to begin with, but he gave me lots of confidence, and now I have passed my driving test! Thank you so much Andrew, I never thought this day would come!