"I needed someone to be flexible as I work long and unpredictable hours. Nick proved to be very flexible to fit in with my hours and more importantly the lessons were laid back, good value and fun. Cheers Nick for helping me get through my test! "

" "Nick is a great instructor, he makes learning to drive which at times can be stressful much more relaxing, and I am very grateful if it wasn't for nick I wouldn't have been able to pass first time I'm 100% sure of that, so thanks nick and thanks stroud district driving school."

" 'Throughout my time learning to drive at Stroud District driving school, Nick constantly remained calm, patient and funny, which always made the lessons enjoyable rather than something I would dread. This, along with Nick's great teaching techniques, allowed me to develop my driving skills in a positive manner! Thanks :)' "

"I would like to say thank you to Stroud District Driving School for teaching me to drive and helping me pass first time. I enjoyed my lessons."

"Nick remained patient and good-humoured throughout the trials and tribulations of teaching me to drive. He provided a consistently flexible and professional service, enabling me to fit lessons around working full time and moving house. What was more, he was always happy to answer my many questions and was an excellent teacher, whose dedication went far beyond the call of duty. I passed my test first time and feel confident in my abilities as a driver. I would recommend to Nick to anyone without hesistation."

"Instantly put at ease by such a warm, fun, proffesional kind hearted man! Brillaint help and guidance both in and out of lessons with the perfect learner driver car! I feel i've met more than just an instructor but a friend aswell! Legend."

""Nick was recommended to me by a neighbour as a very patient driving instructor, and thats' excatly what I needed, as I was quite nervous about learning to drive. The lessons with Nick were always fun, he makes you feel relaxed and if there's a particular thing you have problems with, he will go over it with you until you know how to do it. I had a great time learning with him, just wish I had done it much sooner. Nick told me all along I would pass my test first time, but I wasn't so sure at all. But he was right, I have now passed my test first time with only 3 minors!! I would recommend Nick to anybody wanting to learn how to drive, without hesitation. Thanks for all the encouragement! And for anybody considering using Stroud District Driving School for their lessons: Just listen to Nick and what he teaches you and you will pass, it's as simple as that ;) !"

"Thanks for all the help you gave me with lessons, booking tests and for getting me through my test. Would thoroughly Recommend you to anyone who is in need of a nice, friendly instructor! YOu always made me feel at easy and relaxed during lessons and always focused them on what I thought we needed to look at. Brilliant! Thanks"

"Nick is a brilliant instructor, I felt very comfortable with him teachin me what he knew. I now feel I'll be a good driver thanks 2 him with his teachin skills! Thanks again Nick. Much appreciated."

"I had a really nice time learning with Nick. All lessons where laid back but kept to the point.This helped keep down the pressure and I felt so much better. He did not mind that I hit the curb once. I enjoyed my lessons and I could not wait to have my next one.

Nick helped me through and booked my theory test which I passed first time.  Nick kept telling me that I would pass my driving test first time too but I did not think I would but I did.  If I wanted to drive somewhere like Swindon he would say yes and that made it so much better. If I didn’t think I was good at something I could ask if we could work on that a bit in a lesson.

So thanks to Stroud driving school I passed first time and I did my pass plus and passed that too.

"Nick is amazing, such a friendly person. My lessons were allways fun! Thanks nick!"

Nick was the first and only driving instructor I ever had, after my friend recommended him to me I decided to give Stroud driving school a try and have never regretted the decision since! All lesson where laid back which brought down the tension and pressure involved with learning, I enjoyed every lesson I had with nick and I owe him a great deal from them, after having my first test cancelled due to the amount of examiners ill that date and then missing the next one I booked due to miss reading the date of the test, nick still helped me through and when I finally got my first test… I passed it first time – there was not a single thing on the test that nick didn’t point out and teach me in lessons, So thanks to Stroud driving school I am finally on the road, and a big thanks to nick!

I found Stroud District Driving School over the Internet, and had been looking for someone who was reasonably priced and local.What I got was a lot more than that, as the lessons were fun, comfortable and never too serious, which suited me nicely, as I felt that other larger established schools might lack the personal touch.

I took around 30 hours of lessons in total and enjoyed every one of them. I learned with Nick and never met Jamie but I have no reason to doubt he wouldn't be as relaxed, friendly and quirky."

"After being recommended by a close friend, I was totally at ease with Nick after the first lesson. Most instructors have been known to just talk and bore you through the first lesson but Nick gets you straight into some nice, easy driving which is exactly what you want. As the lessons go by you begin to look forward to them more and more, with a determined yet fun atmosphere. Even when you make mistakes he makes you feel at ease and like it's not a problem at all which makes the learning much more fun.

After 30 hours worth of lessons in two months, I managed to pass first time with just 3 minors which I was over-the-moon about. Combining Nick's sociable and all-round nice guy persona with his relatively low cost of lessons makes his driving school the best around. Nick's easy-going, genuine and sociable approach is one I can't rate highly enough."

"I recommend very highly this patient, experienced and much motivated driving instructor. It was a delight to be taught by Nick, who always seemed to be truly engaged and knowledgable, at the same time humorous and relaxed while teaching.

On the day of my driving test I felt well prepared and cared for and succeeded the first time after 40 driving lessons. Yipee!"

"I was really unsure on who to start learning to drive with, I was given Nicks number by a friend of mine, after my first lesson I knew I had made the right decision. Nick is an amazing, professional instructor, if ever I felt worried or nervous Nick would reassure me that everything was ok, he made sure that he explained everything fully. Nick is really easy to talk to and has a fantastic personality, he made me feel very safe and relaxed throughout all of my lessons. With the help and guidance from Nick I managed to pass my test first time after only 25 hours and with only 4 minors (Eat it!). I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to start learning to drive, lessons with Nick are packed full of fun and easy learning!"

"I passed my driving test in just 12 weeks and had a really positive experience. I was in a car accident when i was 18 and said i would never drive and due to having two small children and being in a village miles from anywhere i thought i would at least give it a go. Jamie Brind was the most professional driving instuctor and was very laid back and calm through my whole experiance, i felt no pressure and looked forward to each lesson. i would recomend his company and their lessons to anyone and would like to thank you Jamie as i really enjoy driving and it has given me a freedom i never imagined i would have. I enjoy it so much that i regualry frustrate my husband and friends by not letting them drive. Thankyou xx"

"I recently passed my driving test first time with Nick, I was hoping to pass reasonably quick as i didn't want to run over my budget of £300 for lessons too much! I found Nick to be an amazing instructor with a great personality, I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is wishing to start learning to drive. Luckily i managed to pass within 6 weeks in 16 hours, I managed to pass first time with all the help and guidance from Nick, personally I think he is very good at his job and he try's very hard to make sure everyone has a good chance of passing first time. Stroud District Driving School All The Way!"

"Nick was easy to talk to and very competent at what he does. He made me feel relaxed and safe.
I passed 1st time with only 4 minors and would happily recommend Nick to other learners."

"I've recently passed my driving test after taking my lessons with Stroud District Driving School. I took the start to finish course option of which enabled me to achieve the national standard driving level over a 30 hour period of which i used up within 3 months. I had never been in a car before starting my lessons therefore i was very nervous but i found i was made to feel calm and relaxed and it was also nice to have an instructor who was very social, which made me feel more at ease as i'm not a fan of silence. I was very fortunate to have both instructors teaching me and they both equally had a great positive impact on my driving.They taught me in stages and made sure i was completely confident before taking my driving to the next level. I wanted to pass my test in march when i started in november and they both helped me achieve an even earlier goal (as i passed in february) by encouraging me to better myself in every lesson and practising and practising untill i got it right. I thoroughly enjoyed every lesson. I would definitely recommend Stroud District Driving School."

"I've had the pleasure of having both Jamie and Nick as my driving instructor.
Due to their skill and persistence, I passed first time and within 2 and a half months of driving. At the start, I had lessons with Nick and soon had to change cars while his was in the garage but he made this transition very easy and I felt very comfortable. After getting the car back from the garage, Nick continued with my lessons in an extremely positive and enthusiastic manner. This was until he decided to go and break his leg! (I hope it's better by the way). Jamie took on Nick's pupils and managed to squeeze me into his already busy schedule and we had intensive driving lessons on the week leading up to my test. Jamie helped me to 'tidy up' my driving and get it up to test standard. With both of their help, and a touch of luck, I managed to pass first time. I am truly grateful, and would definitely recommend them and the driving school to learners of all ages."

"After several failed practical tests as a teenager, I took a long break from driving lessons for many years. I was very nervous about starting driving again but after having a baby it was essential I was mobile. My first lesson (which was free), went very well so I was very keen to book lots more and work hard to make sure I passed this time.

A large part of this was down to Nick's enthusiam and guidance. He was a great instructor - very patient, laid-back & friendly, as well as being up to date on all the latest test requirements. He helped me built up more confidence in my driving than I'd ever had before. Needless to say within a couple of months I passed first time, the second time round!

I highly recommend Nick & Stroud Driving School for both beginners & those with previous driving experience!"

"When I first started driving lessons, I think both me & Nick, my instructor, were a bit worried about the possible consequences, due to my Dyspraxia, which means that I have hand-eye coordination difficulties. However after a slow start I began to get the hang of everything, and I feel that this is in part thanks to Nick’s attitude, you really felt like he wanted you to succeed. It would be an understatement to say that my time of learning was eventful, test cancellations and everything else was thrown at us. However after an eventful period I passed my test second time after just three months, much to both mine and Nick’s delight. Needless to say I would give any learner drivers, young or old, 100% recommendation to Stroud District Driving School. They gave me well priced, professional, and most importantly enjoyable driving tuition."

"My previous instructor was extremely unreliable and it was such a relief to find Jamie who I immediately warmed to. Jamie is patient, professional and relaxed – a calming influence which has made learning to drive a joy. He gave me the confidence in my abilities and I managed to pass first time!

Jamie is an exemplary instructor and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who is learning to drive."

"I needed to learn to drive quickly and also needed the instructor to understand that I was a nervous driver and not confident behind the wheel of a car, Nick understood this and managed to teach me the basics and bring my confidence levels up very quickly. It wasn’t long after starting lessons with Nick that I felt confident enough to drive my mum’s car, and after a short while I passed my test. I feel happy to get in the car and drive somewhere when before I had lessons with Nick the thought of driving was terrifying."