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With so many driving schools to choose from, how can you be sure that you are making the correct choice?
I’m Neil Ridding, owner of the driving school. As the largest driving school in Banbury we've a dedicated team of driving instructors who are committed to helping you pass your driving test first time and getting you on the road sooner. We are determined to provide the best driving lessons Banbury has to offer.
I’m so confident that you’ll love learning to drive with us that I make the following unique customer promise:
1. If you don’t enjoy your driving lesson, you’ll get your money back.
2. Free theory test preparation, no need for expensive books or apps.
3. Records kept each driving lesson so you can track your progress.
4. Expert driving instruction means you pass your driving test as soon as possible.
5. All our driving instructors have been trained by myself personally and are regularly checked to ensure the highest standards of tuition.
Local Test Passes - and counting!
Our Latest Driving Test Passes
Kizzy Drew Driving Test
A massive well done to Kizzy Drew who passed her driving test in Banbury on 30th January 2020.
Kizzy won our Drive the Dream prize where we gave free driving lessons, a free theory test and free driving test to one deserving person based on recommendations from friends and family.
Kizzy was a deserving winner, her new driving licence will help with her new career and is already making a big difference to her life.
Well done Kizzy, from your driving instructor Neil and the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Reece Palmer Driving Test
A very big well done to Reece Palmer who passed his Driving test Banbury on 11th February 2020!
He is relieved to have passed and can now focus on his goal of becoming big in the Filming camera industry that involves driving around to different locations and sets.
Congratulations Reece and best of luck achieving your goals from your driving instructor Gurdev and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Kirsten Prentice Driving Test
A very big well done going to Kirsten Prentice who passed her Driving Test Banbury on 29th January 2020 on her first attempt!
Having great support and encouragement from her family along with guidance from myself helped Kirsten achieve a first time pass with ZERO faults! An excellent achievement! Kirsten can now look forward to the freedom of being able to take her kids where ever they want to go!
Congratulations Kirsten from your driving instructor Gurdev and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Harry Radford Driving Lessons
Congratulations to Harry Radford on passing his Driving Test Banbury on 10th January 2020!
Harry was happy to be able to go back to Uni with the good news of passing his test and to no longer have to rely on his parents for lifts!
Well done Harry, from your driving instructor Gurdev and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Sam Goode Driving Test
Congratulations to Sam Goode who passed his Driving Test Banbury on 8th January 2020 with just ONE driver fault!!
This was a great start to the year for Sam as it will help him with his business as a personal trainer.
Well done Sam and best of the luck for the future, from your driving instructor Gurdev and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Charlie House Driving Lessons
Congratulations to Charlie House who passed his Driving Test Banbury on 7th January 2020 on his first attempt!
Charlie was really relieved to pass as it means he can now begin to set up his own business!
Well done Charlie from your driving instructor Gurdev and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Our Latest C1 Test Passes
Max Lees C1 Test
Congratulations going out to Max Lees who passed his C1 Test Northamptonshire on 24th February 2020!
Max gave an amazing drive collecting just 1 fault throughout the entire test! Max can now go and get a bigger vehicle to help with his business.
Well done Max from your driving instructor Kevin and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Jamie Tatlah C1 Test
Congratulations to Jamie Tatlah who passed his C1 Test Oxfordshire on 12th February 2020!
Jamie needed his C1 licence for his work selling pizza from his own converted van.
Well done Jamie from your instructor Ken and all the team at NearWay Driver Training
Charlotte Higgs C1 Test
Congratulations going to Charlotte Higgs who passed her C1 Test Oxfordshire on 12th February 2020 on her first attempt!
Charlotte needed to be able to drive a C1 vehicle for her new job within the Ambulance service!
Well done Charlotte and good luck with the job from your driving instructor Ken and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Gary Taylor C1 Test Pass
Congratulations to Gary Taylor who has returned to NearWay once again to add another entitlement to his driving licence. This time Gary passed his C1 Test Northamptonshire on February 17th 2020 on his first attempt!
Gary can now move forward with his new career within the Ambulance service which we wish him well with!
Well done Gary from your driving instructor Kevin and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Brendan Thompson HGV Test
Congratulations going out to Brendan Thompson who passed his HGV training Oxfordshire on 12th Feb 2020. The early morning test meant that he could still do a days work in his concrete business.
Now he has his class 2 lorry licence Brendan can drive a bigger lorry, making his business more efficient.
Well done Brendan, from your instructor Neil and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Bethan Williams C1+E Test
Well done Bethan Williams who passed her C1+E lorry driving test on 3rd February 2020!
Bethan already has her class 2 licence but now has the flexibility to tow her horses with a lorry or car. Bethan is due to get married in a few weeks, we wish you well with the wedding!
Congratulations Bethan from your driving instructor Neil and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
C1 Training
Our Latest B+E Test Passes
Sam Needham Towing Test
A very big well done to Sam Needham who passed his Towing Test Northamptonshire on 24th February 2020!
Sam was really relieved to pass and he can now help out with towing on the family farm.
Congratulations Sam from your driving instructor Kim and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Tom Robotham Towing Test
A big well done going to Tom Robotham who passed his Car and Trailer Test Northamptonshire on 21st February 2020 on his first attempt!
Tom will now be able to tow heavy plant trailers at work and his own military based trailer that he’s converted to a camper!
Congratulations Tom from your driving instructor Kim and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Emma Ellis Towing Test
A massive congratulations going out to Emma Ellis who passed her B+E Towing Trailer Test Oxfordshire on 19th February 2020 on her first attempt!
Emma drove amazingly collecting just 4 faults throughout the entire test! Emma will be using her licence to tow her horse box.
Well done Emma from your driving instructor Kevin and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Jed Brown Towing Test
Congratulations to Jed Brown who passed his Trailer Test Northamptonshire on 17th February 2020!
Jed gave a great drive and secured himself a well deserved first time pass!
Well done Jed, from your driving instructor Ian and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Alex Springford Towing Test
Massive congratulations going out to Alex Springford on passing his B+E trailer test Northamptonshire on 13th February 2020 on his first attempt!
Alex drove amazingly collecting just 2 faults throughout the entire test! With the newly added licence entitlement he can now tow trailers for his employer at work.
Well done Alex from your driving instructor Kevin and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
Trailer Training Northamptonshire
Harry Brown Towing Test
Congratulations to Harry Brown who passed his B+E Trailer Test Northamptonshire on 5th February 2020!
Harry gave a good drive only picking up 2 driver faults and can now tow trailers without having to use a tractor.
Well done Harry from your driving instructor Kim and all the team at NearWay Driver Training.
B+E Training Northamptonshire
Just some of our Facebook Reviews
Gary Taylor
I have just compleated my C1 driving course with nearway driver training. instructor very helpful and gave me plenty of opportunity to compleat the mover until happy. I am also a returning customer as I compleated me B&E with nearway in 2012.
Avril JaneI trained with Neil to become a driving instructor. His extensive knowledge and experience helped me no end. Neil's kind and patient manor makes a great learning environment for anyone. Highly recommend to anyone who is thinking of training as an ADI.
Sam GoodeI would like to thank Gurdev for always making me feel confident in my ability, I’ve worked with other instructors who have made me feel pressured and stressed but with Gurdev I didn’t t feel that way at all. Top instructor, and thank you for helping me to pass 👍🏼
Marie ThorntonLucie my instructor was excellent ! I highly recommend Near Way ! Thank you !
Chris BentonLast year I passed my B+E first time with a days training from Nearway and they were amazing. my Son, Rhys turned 17 this year and we got straight on the phone to Nearway, Lucie was chosen to be his instructor and wow what a fun bubbly character and excellent instructor. Rhys enjoyed his lessons with Lucie and soon passed his test, she was extremely flexible as he lives in Essex and was only home certain days. my daughter turns 17 in 2 years and we will be straight on the phone to Nearway. what an excellent company and Lucie is a credit to you.
Sam GutteridgeThank you to everyone at Nearway Driver Training for helping me pass me B+E test first time. From the first phone call I was told exactly what I would need to do based on my experience (none!). Neil was great during the course helping me relax and prepare for exactly what to expect during the test.
Will NorgateThank you to nearway for training me on B+E. The whole team were friendly and helpful, massive shout to Ian who was fantastic. Would definitely recommend the day and half course even if you can drive with a trailer, has enhanced my normal driving abilities already. Only reason I wont be doing my C1 with you guys is I would just go for full C license which unfortunately you don't do otherwise I would definitely book with you guys.
Highly recommended
Jade PickettHad an amazing experience at Nearway Driving such friendly staff and really relaxed. Was quite nervous on the way to the training but felt very relaxed once we got driving. I completed my C1 with Ian at the Northampton base and he was so nice and made sure I understood everything as we went round. Would definitely recommend them to anyone thank you guys
Hannah FoulkesFrom my very first contact with Neil and his team, they were just so helpful they supported me all the way through my theory tests and the training they gave was excellent. I passed first time with only 3 minors. Thank you for everything you did!
Roger ThorntonFrom booking the training and test to doing it all on the day nearway were fantastic massive thanks to Neil for getting me through. Top company would highly recommend them
Paul BartonPassed my trailer test on a one day course thanks to Nearway driver training, Excellent tuition, very clear and patient, highly recommended!