Business Details
Your Trusted Driving School in Oxford
Established by Pat O'Sullivan, a Grade A Qualified Driving Instructor with over 16 years of experience, our driving school delivers tailored tuition designed to build lifelong driving skills. Our approach prioritises safety, confidence-building, and adaptability to individual learner needs, supported by a dual-controlled Peugeot 208 equipped for modern road challenges. With an 80% first-time pass rate, we specialise in easing nervous drivers through patient instruction, covering everything from urban streets to motorway driving.Our partnership with the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency and Pass Plus registration underscores our commitment to quality. Kate, Pat's wife, ensures seamless booking support, while our service radius extends 10 miles from Oxford's city centre. Regular price reviews maintain our professional standards despite rising operational costs, with discounts available for new pupils.
Services
Driving Lessons
Refresher Courses
Pass Plus Training
Nervous Driver Support
Motorway Tuition
Highlights and features
- Grade A Qualified Instructor with 16 years of experience
- Tailored lessons for nervous and novice drivers
- Dual-controlled Peugeot 208 for safe practice
- 80% first-time pass rate among learners
- Flexible pick-up/drop-off locations in Oxford
Associations and certifications
- Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
- Pass Plus
What people say
Outstanding instructor
Calming personality
Passed first time
Personalised sessions
Professional service
Services
Driving Lessons
Structured driving lessons tailored to individual needs, covering urban, rural, and motorway driving. Our Grade A Qualified Instructor uses a patient approach to build confidence and competence. Lessons include real-time feedback and route-specific preparation for Oxford test areas.
Nervous Driver Support
Specialised tuition for anxious learners, combining calming techniques with practical skills development. Our instructor adapts lessons to individual pace, focusing on gradual confidence-building through positive reinforcement and scenario-based learning in controlled environments.
Pass Plus Training
Post-test training programme covering night driving, motorways, and adverse weather conditions. Designed to enhance safety awareness and reduce accident risk, this DVSA-approved course offers insurance benefits and further skill development for newly qualified drivers.
Refresher Courses
Targeted sessions for experienced drivers needing confidence boosts or technique updates. Courses address specific concerns like roundabout navigation or motorway driving, using practical exercises to modernise driving habits and improve road safety awareness.
Test Preparation
Comprehensive test preparation focusing on DSA examination criteria. Lessons include mock tests, route-specific practice, and detailed feedback on manoeuvres, hazard perception, and theory application to maximise first-time pass chances.
People
Pat O'Sullivan
Driving Instructor
Grade A Qualified Driving Instructor with 16 years' experience, formerly with Oxford Bus Company. Specialises in nervous driver support and holds LGV/PCV licenses. Certified by Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency since 2002.
Kate O'Sullivan
Booking Coordinator
Manages administrative operations and lesson scheduling. Provides customer support via phone and email, ensuring flexible booking options and personalised service for all pupils.
Questions
What areas do you cover for driving lessons?
We operate within 10 miles of Oxford city centre, including surrounding towns and villages.
Do you offer lessons for nervous drivers?
Yes, our instructor specialises in supporting anxious learners with tailored, confidence-building tuition.
What car do you use for lessons?
We use a dual-controlled Peugeot 208 Petrol GT Line with modern safety features.
How much do driving lessons cost?
Prices start at £45 for 1 hour, with discounts available for block bookings of 10 hours.
Are your instructors qualified?
Yes, our lead instructor is Grade A certified by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency with 16 years' experience.
