What learners say after passing with the Alma team. More reviews are on our Facebook and Google listings.
“The absolute best driving school in Doncaster! I passed FIRST TIME and I couldn’t be more grateful. If you are looking for a driving school that truly knows what they are doing Alma Driving School is the one. They don't just teach you how to drive; they accurately assess your level and know exactly how many lessons you need no more, no less. Pure professionalism and honesty. I had the absolute pleasure of learning with Lory and I honestly cannot thank her enough. She has the patience of a saint and a stoic calmness that completely grounded me, even when my nerves got the better of me. …”
“Had some lessons with Nick from Alma, I started out with low to no confidence and thanks to him it’s now sky rocketed and I’m able to drive without shaking and almost throwing up. He’s very relaxed and sends out good vibes as he explains what needs to be done, where you went wrong and where you went right. I’d recommend Nick to anyone who’s starting out to drive or just needs some refreshes/confidence boosting lessons.”
“Amazing learning experience with sergiu, first time pass and he helped me from the start. Thank you :)”
“I’m so grateful to Diana for all her patience, support and guidance throughout my driving lessons. She helped me build my confidence and improve my driving, and I’m so happy to say I passed my test! Thank you so much, Diana! I would definitely recommend her.”
“I’m absolutely delighted to say that I passed my driving test today! A heartfelt thank you to Sergiu at Alma Driving School for being such a patient, supportive, and encouraging instructor.When I first started, I lacked confidence behind the wheel, but Sergiu always made me feel calm and comfortable. He explained everything clearly, gave me helpful advice, and encouraged me whenever I felt unsure. …”
“I honestly couldn’t be more grateful to have had Sergiu as my driving instructor! From the very beginning, he was so patient, supportive and encouraging. He helped me build my confidence behind the wheel and always made me feel like I was capable, even when I doubted myself. Thanks to his guidance, patience and amazing teaching, I passed my driving test first time! I’m so thankful for everything he has taught me and for all the confidence he gave me throughout my lessons. I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. I would 100% recommend Sergiu to anyone learning to drive!”
“I cannot recommend Alma Driving School enough! They provided me with an instructor at short notice and got me test-ready, resulting in a first-time pass. Alecsandru is a brilliant instructor, and his attention to detail is second to none. He created a calm and supportive environment where I learned quickly during our two-hour lessons, and I truly couldn't have passed without his help. He is very accommodating to your schedule, reliable, and professional. If you need an instructor, look no further!”
“I would highly recommend my instructor Sergiu Bradea! He was very patient, supportive, and professional throughout my lessons. He explained everything clearly, gave me helpful advice, and always made me feel confident behind the wheel. Thanks to his guidance and encouragement, I successfully passed my practical driving test. I’m really grateful for all his hard work and support. Thank you so much for helping me achieve this! Highly recommended.”
“Big thank you to Alma Driving School! and a special thank you to my driving instructor Sergiu, such a friendly and great person who was always supportive throughout my time. Thank you”
“Huge thank you to Alex, I wouldnt have been able to pass if it wasnt for you, your patience, understanding and support will always be remembered, I am an anxious person and you kept me calm and laughing, highly reccommend ALMA driving for other learners :)”
“Passing first time would not have been possible without Alex. He is an amazing instructor – patient, friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in helping his students succeed. Every lesson was enjoyable and helped me become a more confident driver. Alma Driving School has been fantastic throughout the whole process, and I’m very grateful for the support I received. I would highly recommend Alex and Alma Driving School to anyone wanting to learn to drive and pass with confidence.”
“A massive thank you Alex Bogdan I couldn't have done it without you. Your extreme patience and professionalism throughout my journey was remarkable. I'm so glad I got you has my instructor I couldn't have got anyone better that's truly passionate about what they do. Thanks again for everything I would definitely recommend you to others.”
“I had a great experience learning to drive with ALMA. A big thank you to Alexandru, my instructor, who helped me pass first time with just 24 hours of lessons. He was patient, understanding and always made me feel comfortable behind the wheel. His teaching style was clear and straightforward, which made it much easier to build confidence quickly. He was also very easy to get along with, which made every lesson enjoyable and stress free. I’d highly recommend both Alexandru and ALMA to anyone looking to learn to drive, thank you!”
“I had such a journey trying to pass my driving test. Lory Andreea Atasiei was amazing( the best that you can have as an instructor) and she had to put hard efforts with me as I was struggling to understand everything. I just want to say a BIG thank you Andreea for your patience, for your confidence in me and for pushing me every time to achieve my dream in passing my driving test!”
“I highly recommend Alma Driving School to anyone who wants to learn how to drive with confidence and actually enjoy the process. My instructor was absolutely incredible!! Calm, patient, professional, and always so supportive. No matter how nervous or stressed I felt, he always knew how to make me feel relaxed and comfortable during lessons. As someone who was a very anxious driver, I honestly never thought I would feel confident behind the wheel, but thanks to his encouragement, empathy, and teaching style, everything became so much easier. He explains everything clearly, never makes you feel pressured, and truly believes in his students. …”
“Huge thanks to Alecx! Passing my driving test on the first try would not have been possible without him. He was super kind, supportive, and very comfortable to learn with. I highly recommend him to anyone!”
“It was really a great experience to get my licence first time with Alma driving school. Having supportive and patient instructors has really helped.”
“I never thought I’d learn how to drive, but after only 8 months of lessons I managed to pass first time with only 2 minors. Diana was always so patient, understanding and always knew what to say to help calm me down, reassure me and get me back on track. She always made sure that she saved a suitable lesson time around my kids. She never made me feel embarrassed about mistakes and was always super supportive. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. She helped me to build up my confidence as well as my driving skills and I am so grateful for everything she has done for me. …”
“Bogdan is an outstanding driving instructor. Professional from start to finish, but more than that, a great psychologist who knows exactly how to build confidence behind the wheel. Calm, attentive, and incredibly patient, always explaining things clearly and adapting to the learner’s pace. He also has a great sense of humour, which really helps reduce stress during lessons. My daughter (17) felt supported and motivated throughout the entire process, and it truly made a difference in her progress and success. His teaching approach is not just about passing the test, but about becoming a safe and confident driver for life. …”
“My wife's driving lessons has been a huge boost on her driving due to her excellent instructor Andreea because of her great teachings my wife passed her driving test the first time and she has been a big help, Many thanks to Alma driving school”
“I had a great experience learning with Almas. He’s very patient and explains things really well, which made learning to drive much easier and less stressful. He helped me build my confidence and always made the lessons comfortable and productive. I passed with with flying colours. I’d definitely recommend Almas to anyone looking for a driving instructor.”
“Called them to ask for some classes and I got Alecsandru Stoica as my driving instructor and he was a fantastic one, I was a bit potato at driving especially at the start but his instructions were always clear, he would point out what your doing wrong but also make sure you have the confidence to drive safely after each lesson.”
“Big thanks to Alma Driving School and my instructor Sergiu! The practical and confidence boosting lessons were tailored to our experience, making learning smooth and effective. Just 5 sessions, and I passed on the first attempt! Great school, clear guidance, and a fantastic instructor. Highly recommend!”
“I passed my driving test on the first attempt all thanks to Alma driving school and a huge shout out to instructor llinca as she was patient with me throughout the journey.”
“I have recently just passed my driving test using the help of Alex, thank you so much for all the patience with my driving and making sure I am prepared for my exam. I was delighted to have you as an instructor and I could not thank you enough. I highly recommend Alma driving school for anyone that is learning to drive as they push you to your full potential and make sure you are prepared for your exam. Thank you!!”
“Can’t thank Alex enough. He was patient and understanding when i had troubles and always praised me. He was more confident in me than i was and thanks to him i passed first time with no faults. Thank you for everything Alex”
“I’m so glad I chose Alma Driving School for my lessons. Learning to drive felt like a big challenge at first, but with Bogdan as my instructor, everything became so much easier. He’s incredibly calm, explains things in a way that makes sense, and always stayed patient, even when I made mistakes. What I appreciated most was how he adapted the lessons to suit my pace, never rushed me, and made sure I was truly ready for the test. Thanks to his support, I passed, and now I feel confident driving on my own. I definitely recommend Alma driving school and Bogdan to anyone learning to drive!”
“I passed my test first time thanks to ALMA Driving School and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn. They are a very professional and well organised team and my instructor Ilinca Diana was fantastic. Very supportive and patient which as a nervous learner was very much appreciated!”
“Massive thanks to Alma Driving School and Sergiu! His insightful and well-structured lessons gave me the confidence to pass on my first attempt. He made everything easy to understand and adapted the sessions to my experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great driving school!”
“I can’t thank Diana enough for being such an incredible driving instructor. Thanks to her guidance, I passed my driving test with zero faults, something I never imagined when I first started learning! From the very first lesson, she was patient, calm, and professional. She explains everything clearly and made sure I felt confident and safe behind the wheel. Diana’s teaching style is encouraging and supportive, which helped ease my nerves and build up my driving skills steadily. She always arrived on time, was well-organized, and tailored each lesson to suit my progress. …”
“Thank you Bogdan for all your patience and guidance throughout all my driving sessions. I could not have done it without your help and support. You are the best driving instructor I definitely recommend ALMA Driving School to everyone!”
“If you live in doncaster or local then i would highly recommend Alma driving school. The instructors are very professional and take their time with students and also very understanding of any situation. They have a great team and very well trained instructors. I would like to thank my instructor Robert for being so patient, understanding and supportive with me. Would 100% recommend alma driving school to anyone who wants to learn how to drive.”
“Professionalism, perseverance, and positive learning environment are the best words that describe Alma Driving School! I had an exceptional experience with them, highly recommend! My instructor Lory is the best she made my confidence increased at maximum. Thank you very much!!!!!”
“I have recently passed my driving test with the help of Sergiu and Illiana,thank you so much to both for all your help and patience. I recommend Alma driving school, they do the job well, instructors are patient and friendly.”
“Another dream come true with Alma Driving School. Bogdan is one of the best driving instructors: he explains everything clearly, makes you feel comfortable and confident, feedback after each session helps you improve your knowledge, patience, professionalism, perseverance, flexibility of sessions, I highly recommend Alma Driving School!”
“My experience with ALMA driving school is enjoyable, but very achieving at the same time.My instructor,Lory,has always been very patient and professional at the same time.She make me feel confident and always giving feedback to my progress,that makes me feel positive while i driving. I highly recommend to everyone to choose Alma driving school if you like to feel confortable and get good knowladge for being a good driver in the future. Good luck!”
“I’ve recently just passed my driving test with the help of the best instructors Bogdan & Robert. Driving can be intimidating sometimes, but their patience and professionalism has helped me in achieving my dream goal! I highly recommend Alma School if you want to pass as well!”
“I just passed my driving test thanks to Alma Driving School! Huge shoutout to my instructor Bogdan for his patience, professionalism, and excellent teaching skills. Highly recommend Alma Driving School for anyone looking to learn how to drive confidently and safely.”
“Best driving school in DONCASTER! Instructors are so polite make you feel at ease. My experience with ALMA has been beyond amazing I couldn’t thank Lory enough she’s such an amazing woman.if your looking for an instructor i highly recommend this driving school:D x never will I forget the experience!”
“I learned to drive in a month and passed on the first try due to the great guidance of my instructor, Bogdan Olteanu. ALMA driving school has patient, passionate, and knowledgeable instructors who care about teaching you to drive safely and competently. Would recommend to anyone in Doncaster who wants to get their license.”
“I had an exceptional experience learning to drive with Bogdan Olteanu at ALMA Driving School. Bogdan is an outstanding instructor who combines deep knowledge with incredible patience. He explained everything clearly, ensuring I understood each aspect of driving, which made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. His calm demeanor and encouraging attitude were especially helpful during challenging parts of the lessons. Bogdan's personalized feedback after each session helped me improve quickly and effectively. …”
“Highly recomand ALMA Driving School and the best instructor Bogdan Olteanu. Patience, guidance, kindness, and support are only a few words to say and the results speak for themself. Thank you for all your support and motivation.”
“Had to move from a horrible driving instructor who swore and threatened me to luckily this place. They were patient with me and never gave up on me. So happy I passed with ALMA”
“Absolutely amazing driving school can't thank them enough for the time and patience they have so calm and relax fill you with confidence passed 1st time too”
“Today 07/05/2024 I passed my test drive with massive help from my instructor Bogdan which guided me throughout my driving journey. Thank you ALMA Driving School and thank you again Bogdan!!!”
“Best driving instructors you can have. I've just passed today. They really take the time to teach you how to drive.”
“Best driving school with best instructors..Loredana Atasiei best instructor and very patient person. I highly recommend Alma driving school”
“She is very calm patient and encouraging at all time.I will never forget my experience with you,she's so lovely. Thank you so much.”
“Highly recommend!!! very professional instructor, Thank you Sergiu and the team for all the support”
“Thank you Andreea for helping me pass my driving test. Best driving school!”
“Was an amazing experience and the best instructor ever,thank you for your patience and for evrithyng you teach me”
“I warmly recommend the best instructors, both manual and automatic, professionalism, seriousness and a lot of patience”
“First time pass thanks to myself and my instructor! Worth the time and money”
“Thank you fore your help loory andreea i am very very happy with you and today i am passss thanks”
“Bogdan is great, amazing driving instructor.”
“Very professional and reliable service! I highly recommend Andreea Atasiei. Excellent work and a pleasure to deal with!”
“Friendly and supportive people”
“Alex is good teacher and very humble.”
“I highly recommend ALMA Driving School! Everyone on the team is great and it was a great experience with my instructor Lory Andreea Atasiei who was very patient with me and explained everything I had to do very well! I don't regret for a moment that I chose ALMA and if I had to choose again, I would choose ALMA driving school with all my confidence! Thank you!!”
“Bogdan Olteanu the best instructor, without him I wouldn't have passed the test!! All the best”
“Bogdan Olteanu the best”


















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