1st 10 hours only ?156 from an experienced Northampton based driving instructor with a 82% 1st time pass rate. Calm, patient, effective and FUN instruction. FlexDrive: Has excellent 1st time pass rates(2010/11/12=82%,100% in 2012 so far) Helps you get safe and Pass quickly. Receives the majority of clients via referrals. Trains people to be instructors. Has excellent working relationships with the DSA Examiners DO NOT have cheap lessons!! There are a range offers/incentives available. NOT enjoying your lessons...We are refreshingly different....Come and have a look see.
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- Northampton Kettering Wellingborough Earls Barton
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Flexdrive has been helping learner drivers in the county to pass their driving test since 2005. Flexdrive has, and is very proud of one of the best First Time Pass Rates. There is an unbeatable pricing structure, ranging from our fantastic introductory offer to our competitively priced standard driving lessons.
Flexdrive Driving School has earned and is very proud of the reputation of delivering quality training at affordable prices and the success it brings to all. These type of Driving Instructors and Driving schools remain busy for good reason, and that's not because they are cheap but because their clients learn from the top teaching skills, in fewer lessons and keep on providing them with valuable referrals.
Manual and Automatic ADI franchise opportunity to cover Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby and the surrounding areas. Flexdrive's ethos is simply to provide the best coaching to help drivers develop into confident, self aware, independent and safe drivers. An ADI cannot teach new drivers how to deal with every exact situation they may come across, even for the test. The goal is to develop/enhance their own abilities to self evaluate, solve problems and apply this to their own experiences.
Available for FREE to all Flexdrive Driving School clients is an excellent resource called Theory Test Pro - using this will help you pass the Theory test. We believe in offering the highest quality products available to our clients. Theory Test Pro is easily accessible on a smart phone, tablet or home computer and it has access to all the actual theory test questions and hazard perception clips available from the DVSA. You will be offered to sign up before or on your 1st lesson, an email address is all you need.
We won't be changing the assessment level of a serious or dangerous fault with the introduction of this new rule. If the learner driver or riders' actions place a person crossing at risk, for example if they fail to give way to someone who is actually in the road, a serious fault would normally be recorded.
Reviews (21)
Melissa Lewis
Apr 11, 2022
Hannah O'Neill
Feb 16, 2022
Had an amazing experience learning to drive with Chris, the lessons were always enjoyable and something I'd look forward to. With Chris' patience and belief in me, I was able to pass first time which as a nervous beginner I thought was unachievable. I'd recommend Flexdrive to anybody looking to start learning. Once again thank you!
Geoff Butler
Aug 11, 2021
I decided to take driving lessons quite late in life due to my husbands ill health. From day one of my lessons Chris Howard (Earls Barton) was understanding and patient. His method of teaching is excellent and he has helped me to become a safe and confident driver. Chris finds a way to motivate you and is very encouraging and he will talk you through any concerns you may have. I passed my test first time and Chris was just as pleased as I was. I would not hesitate to recommend Chris and Flex Drive to anyone of any age! Christina Butler
Tom Cowles
Nov 23, 2020
I had a great experience with FlexDrive; Chris was always very patient with me and I never felt pressured during my lessons, but Chris would always push me to improve when and where I needed it. This allowed me to comfortably develop a high level of confidence on the roads and in the car. I would highly recommend!
Grigoras Mariana
Oct 24, 2019
I passed my test yesterday, I took all my lessons with Rafal and he was excellent. After my first lesson I thought I would never be able to hold an English driver's license. Only because of Rafal, in my opinion, one of the best instructors at FlexDrive, I was convinced that everything can become a reality.I highly recommend FlexDrive. FlexDrive - The best driving school in the world!!!!
Kattie Stoneman
May 08, 2019
Sophie Lawson
Apr 29, 2019
It was a brilliant experience. Even though I was nervous about driving to start off with Chris helped me become more confident and learn lots of new skills whilst enjoying the experience which I am really grateful for. I would really like to thank Chris and the Flexidrive team for all your hard work and helping me pass my test. I would definitely recommend Chris and Flexidrive to anyone.
Olea Pascari
Mar 17, 2019
Nat Banyard
Dec 13, 2018
A brilliant school and amazing instructor, recommended to me by a friend and I can so obviously see why! The lessons were student orientated, it was great to decide what I wanted to work on and to have the flexibility of lesson times that Chris allowed... I cannot possibly speak highly enough of FlexDrive and of Chris. 11/10
Clare Brown
Nov 22, 2018
Absolutely amazing, couldn’t thank Chris enough for his patience, kind words and also making me feel like I could do it when my nerves were so bad I didn’t think I could. I recommend Chris to anyone wanting to drive he is the best instructor I could have ever hoped for! Even with bad nerves I PASSED 1st time with 2 minors
Tina Skett
Jul 26, 2018
Ben Morton
Oct 07, 2017
Kim Dyer
Oct 06, 2017
Amy Higgins
Sep 09, 2017
100% recommend Flexdrive to anyone, Chris was able to make me feel at ease when driving and helped to build my confidence up each lesson until I was safe and ready to take my test. Enjoying your driving lessons makes it so much easier! I passed first time with 1 minor, I honestly couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Thank you Chris!
Meg Bamford
Jun 10, 2016
Learning to drive with Chris was a breeze as his calm and understanding demeanour allowed me to easily build up my confidence of driving on the road. Each lesson helped me to improve and most importantly become a safe driver. Chris is very approachable and so any queries or doubts were met with knowledgeable responses, showing his experience and understanding of driving. I would highly recommend FlexDrive to anyone as both my sister and I passed first time with Chris. Thank you so much!
Angharad Pryce
Mar 14, 2016
A massive thanks to Chris, who helped me feel calm and safe whilst learning to drive. He was extremely patient and always supportive throughout my time with him. Chris also emphasised that not only was he teaching me to pass the test, but to drive safely as well. As a result I feel very confident to drive alone, and I would strongly recommend Flexdrive for any new learners.
Emily White
Apr 10, 2015
When I decided to learn how to drive, there really was no question of who I should have as my driving instructor - it had to be Chris! From day one, Chris has been kind and patient with me and has reassured me when I have been worried about mistakes I have made. If it wasn't for Chris' excellent tuition, I have no doubt that I would not possess the appreciation of safety and the consideration of other road users that I now have, and which allowed me to pass my driving test first time.
After listening to the experiences of friends with different driving instructors, I can honestly say that I have had none of the problems that they have had. I have thoroughly enjoyed my driving experience with Chris, and have had a great laugh over the last few months. I owe a big thank you to Chris, and would recommend his driving instruction to anybody who has not yet started driving, or who is not comfortable with their current tuition.
After listening to the experiences of friends with different driving instructors, I can honestly say that I have had none of the problems that they have had. I have thoroughly enjoyed my driving experience with Chris, and have had a great laugh over the last few months. I owe a big thank you to Chris, and would recommend his driving instruction to anybody who has not yet started driving, or who is not comfortable with their current tuition.
Honor Drummond
Nov 21, 2014
Chris always had incredible patience with me and made lessons enjoyable as well as productive - I left lessons feeling I had made progress while also having a giggle. Chris is clear and efficient in his ways of teaching and can adapt his methods to each individual. One of my favourite things I found from Chris at FlexDrive was his aims - he did not aim just to make you pass your test, he also helped improve many aspects of driving such as road confidence and safety. Driving lessons with Chris were a genuine pleasure and I couldn't imagine getting such excellent services any where else but FlexDrive.
Olivia Howes
Learning to drive with Chris was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had; there was never a lesson that I didn't look forward to. For the whole time I was learning Chris was very patient and encouraging, which at times, was just what I needed. Lessons were based on what I wanted to focus on week-week and extra help was always just a phone call or text away. Chris is an EXCELLENT instructor and I would definately recommend him to anybody who wants to learn to drive!
Ciara Byrne
I would like to say a very big thank you to Chris for being an excellent driving instructor, without whom I could not have passed my driving test first time. His one-on-one teaching skills are wonderful and are exactly what every learner driver needs. When every lesson starts with a smile and a handshake, you know that your instructor truly cares about making you feel as comfortable as possible. Chris really keeps your confidence high and is able to recognize what you as an individual need from each lesson, so time is never wasted. I now feel fully prepared to go out and drive on my own.
Hailey Davis
I started learning with Chris after a recommendation from a friend as he and his girlfriend and girlfriend's sister had all passed first time with him I decided that learning with Chris was definitely the right choice for me. Chris's laid back style of teaching is very effective as you really learn how to pick up things very quickly and he goes at the pace that you learn at. It took me a while to pick up a few things, but Chris gave me the confidence to stick with it and persevere and I passed my test first time with 6 minors!