Your journey to safe and confident driving starts here. At Latimer Driver Training, we believe in driving excellence on the road. Our mission is to provide professional, unparalleled training for new drivers, as well as aspiring driving instructors, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s driving environment.
We believe that learning to drive or training to be a driving instructor should be an enjoyable and empowering experience. Our mission is to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate the roads safely and responsibly. We achieve this by putting the learner at the centre of the learning process by using the very latest coaching techniques to empower our learners.
Mon-Sat - 9:00 - 18:00
Founded 1st February 2025 by John Phillipson.
2024 & 2025
pass rate
EXCELLENT Based on 34 reviews Posted on Lucy Soul10 June 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cannot recommend Will highly enough. I’d been driving on and off for several years and after a couple failed tests and expired theory tests, was almost ready to give up for good until I started learning with Will. He’s so patient and understanding, and explains everything so clearly. He also took the time to understand my mentality and worked to boost my confidence on the road. I didn’t feel overwhelmed in lessons like I had done previously, and after 10 years with a provisional I finally passed today with 2 minors!! Thank you so much Will, so happy.Posted on lauren pennington10 June 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. would definitely recommend John as a driving instructor very patient and he doesn’t just teach you how to pass your test but how to drive safely once you have passedPosted on Beth Hickling8 May 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been an extremely anxious passenger most of my life and put off learning to drive until I was 26. I started working with Will at Latimer Driver Training and he has tirelessly worked with me to ensure I was confident and ready for my test. He was patient with me, explained each process simply but also took the time to understand how my brain and anxiety were processing everything. I passed my practical driving test first time but more importantly, I feel I am a more confident driver now that I am out by myself. A huge thank you to Will for your guidance and most importantly your patience with me. It was a long road (no pun intended) but I couldn't have achieved this milestone without you - BethPosted on Aleigha King6 May 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Took lessons with Will and he was absolutely amazing he’s a great teacher with an amazing amount of patience. i passed 4 days ago with one driving fault. i couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. (he always has different flavours of gum to, it helps with the nerves)Posted on Jordan Logue27 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had additional Part 3 training with John, and I honestly can’t recommend him enough. His knowledge, experience, and ability to explain everything clearly made a huge difference to my understanding and confidence. He’s patient, supportive, and knows exactly how to tailor the training to what you need to improve. Every session felt professional but also really encouraging. If you’re serious about passing and becoming the best instructor you can be, John is the person to go to!Posted on Jaime4 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is my second daughter that has passed first time with John. He has been amazing and really supports them through their learning. He got to know them & adapted to their way of learning. They both felt comfortable with him & I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you 😊Posted on Oliver Martin13 December 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great experience with Driving Skills Academy John was able to tailor his teaching to me individually and helped me to pass first try, extremely reliable, never missed any lessons and was always accommodating to any changes I needed to make. Would absoloutley recommend as a driving instructor.Posted on Alfie Bishop31 October 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Passed today with John. John is extremely thorough, patient and professional, an instructor with lots of experience. John is amazing at dealing with students when stress levels are high. Well worth the investment and now most importantly I’m a confident and safe driver.Posted on Harry Hickling2 October 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic instructor couldn’t recommend enoughPosted on Freya Allen31 August 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John did a wonderful job at teaching and catering to my special needs. He's patient and organised, and ensures confidence in all aspects of driving. His course is incredibly structured, which is great as you can clearly revisit your previous learning and see what is coming up next. He's happy to try different strategies until you find things that work for you, which makes him great at finding different teaching styles that match how you best learn. I passed first time with three minors and absolutely recommend him!!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more