Incredible Instructor - Jim Whitbread. Jim is a fantastic instructor. I was very nervous but Jim’s kind nature and his way of teaching put me at ease from my very first lesson. He explains things clearly and doesn’t over complicate anything. I went from praying I wouldn’t have a parallel park in my test to loving them! No question that I asked was a silly one and he also knew the right amount of push to make me a confident driver. With Jim’s guidance I passed first time with only 2 minors! Jim is extremely punctual, professional, and friendly. An asset to NoGears driving school. I would recommend him to anyone. I’ll forever be grateful to Jim for making my learning to drive experience so brilliant. Thank you Jim!

Jim was so professional, kind and helpful and was the reason I passed 1st time! Every lesson he arrived on time and taught me everything I needed to know very quickly and efficiently. He was the most amazing instructor! Thank you so much Jim :)

Passed 1st time with instructor Carl Slater. Highly recommend 'nogears' and Carl Slater. I was nervous about driving after previously being with a different driving school, but my nerves were put at ease from the start. Carl is a very knowledgeable, professional instructor. Patient, clear and direct in his teaching.

My instructor jim !!! What can I say he was absolutely amazing with me made me feel so comfortable and made lessons so fun and enjoyable I couldn't recommend him enough always on time ☺ , I passed today with just 1 minor all because of the amazing instructor I had ! Thank you so much

I learnt around Stevenage with my instructor Steve, he was incredibly nice, calm and considerate especially as I was new to driving and I was anxious to start with. Steve explained everything well and was easy to get along with, I would highly recommend No Gears to anyone looking for automatic driving lessons especially as I was able to pass first time thanks to my instructor.

Where to begin… Best instructor ever! After trying to learn to drive on and off for ten years, I had lost all confidence. From my very first lesson at Jim he put me at ease and I could see myself passing my test and becoming a driver for the first time. I’ve never dreaded a driving lesson and actually looked forward to them because Jim makes them fun. He is extremely reliable, never cancelled a lesson and always turns up on time. I feel so lucky to have had the experience I did and passed my test first time yesterday! I always thought I would be a nervous driver but Jim’s technique meant I felt relaxed for my test and feel confident driving going forward. I’m so grateful and would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. Thank you Jim and No Gears.

Neil is a fantastic instructor; after using a couple of different driving schools myself and not having much luck with instructors, Neil was a breath of fresh air. Neil was patient and encouraging as well as knowledgeable, and I felt at ease learning under his supervision. I would highly recommend Neil for anyone learning in Harrogage area.

THANKS JIM!! Honestly I can say hand on heart I thought I would never be driving! I had little confidence in driving around other road users and on a busy (active) roads or stress, let alone go out every week and enjoy every moment like I have done, with James (Jim) Whitbread, he has been the best driving instructor I’ve came across my mum has been trying to get me to drive for years and I refused due to lack of confidence in driving, if anyone goes with No Gears ask for Jim! 100% brings out the confidence in you and if you listen and work towards what he tells you, you will pass and find driving a breeze! I passed first time and everyone I know is saying the same thing “oh wow I never thought you’d actually go through with driving” this is how much confidence I found within Jim, working and listening along side Jim as one of his students. Thank you so much again!!! And he even put up with all the talking I done throughout the lessons. Writing this review brings myself even more confidence with driving as I’ve only been driving with Jim since August 2021and I passed in November 2021!!! Fab!! - (forever talking) Mimi :)

Jim always arrived timely for every lesson and a very professional Instructor. He's very dedicated. His motivations helped build my confidence through his patient encouragements. Jim is a highly disciplined Instructor and has taught me all about safe and legal driving. He is very thorough with all his teaching, and he makes learning all the manoeuvres seamless. Easy-peasy, I would say! Jim never rushed or made me feel uncomfortable at any time during my lessons. He answers all questions by breaking them all down for ease of understanding. Jim is friendly, reliable, dedicated, process-driven and has all the wealth of experience and knowledge. He's also genuinely happy when his students are successful. If you're looking to learn, Jim's the one! I cannot recommend Jim enough. Happy I made my learning journey with Jim, and I have passed my test today 3rd Nov. Thank you Jim. - Ijeoma Jane.

I couldn’t recommend James Whitbread (Jim) enough ! I passed 1st time ! 😁 I’ve had previous lessons in a manual in the past and lost all confidence, honestly never felt I was ever going to drive . I’m a very nervous person and I never had self confidence but from day 1 learning with Jim , he built up my confidence . He made lessons so comfortable and he is so patient with you. Having an amazing instructor like Jim really helps you , not only learning to drive but to become a confident and safe driver . Best instructor ! 😁

Had a brilliant instructor in Carl Slater. I went from having no confidence or ability to passing my test 1st time. Carl was extremely patient even when I frustrated myself and was always positive. Honest feedback after each lesson really helped too. Many thanks for all the support and encouragement.

Having previously taken two driving tests and failed with a different instructor, my confidence with driving was very low. James was professional, clear and concise with his instructions; and generous with information I could go home and look over for my next lesson. Thanks to no gears driving school and James, I can now happily say I have passed my driving test and I am a confident driver - 5 STARS.

Jim was a fantastic and highly experienced instructor who trained me to be a great driver. With his guidance, I was able to pass my driving test the first time!! He was very patient and focused on my weekly developments. He was also able to accommodate my very early start lessons, which helped me. Through all my lessons he made sure it wasn't just about passing the test but more importantly being a safe driver on the road. I've had other instructors in the past but none gave me the confidence, belief, and had the patience to teach me properly. I would highly highly recommend Jim!

I just wanted to give kudos to Jim Whitbread who is a phenomenal driving instructor. I have had a number of teaching schools and instructors but he by far was the best. He has a very high level of professionalism, very experienced, technically astute and lots patience! His approach is to make sure you are learning and gaining confidence to not only pass the test but to drive in real life circumstances. Friendly and witty, it was an absolute pleasure, so much so my sister is now his student and hopefully passing first time with 3 minors as well!

I had Mo Zaffar as my driving instructor, I passed first time with 0 faults at Wolverhampton and I can 100% say that was due to Mo’s teaching skills. I had a great experience with Mo and No Gears and I would definitely recommend to anyone learning Automatic!!!!!!

My instructor was Jim Whitbread and thanks to him I was able to pass first time! Always turning up on time, never cancelling any lessons and maintaining a calm learning environment - Jim is a great instructor and one I would highly recommend to anyone learning to drive.

My driving instructor was Jim Whitbread and he was brilliant. He immediately put me at ease in the car and I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons. He was patient, calm, and chatty and so the lessons flew by! He helped me pass first time and gave lots of helpful tips and advice. I couldn't recommend Jim enough if you want to enjoy your learning to drive experience and pass first time!

Jim arrived on time for every lesson and was always very professional. He's very patient and understanding with new drivers but is also incredibly thorough in his teachings. I never felt uncomfortable or rushed at any point in a lesson and always felt at ease asking any questions I had. If you're looking for a friendly and reliable driving instructor who genuinely wants his pupils to succeed, Jim's the one for you! Thanks a bunch Jim! PK

Jim Whitbread is my driving instructor. Always on time, always patient, and calming to explain things. Very kind-hearted and loves his students and enjoys teaching them how to drive safely. Would recommend him to anyone who might be hesitant to drive because he will make you enjoy driving.

My driving instructor was Jim Whitbread and he was AMAZING! So patient with me when I was learning and made me feel so at ease when driving. For many new drivers, it can seem daunting learning to drive but that wasn’t the case for me and that was down to Jim. So friendly and never failed to make me laugh! He managed to pass me on both my theory and practical first time. I couldn’t recommend Jim enough!