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Here is a small selection of the testimonials sent to me by happy clients CLICK to view my most recent new drivers. If you are considering driving lessons in Isleworth, or looking for driving schools in the surrounding area, then look no further. Call Darren on 07958 466141
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Sophie from Brentford passed her test at the first attempt. Sophie did her driving lessons in Isleworth. Here is Sophie’s 5 star Facebook review. “Darren is an incredible driving instructor who is extremely passionate about what he does. His teaching method is outstanding and he continually gives you the support you need to become a safe and confident driver. Nothing is too much to ask for and he is always available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you so much Darren!”
Peter from Whitton passed first time, and did his driving lessons in Isleworth. Peter kindly texted me the following: “You are a brilliant instructor and without your dogged tenacity I wouldn’t have got through it. Thankyou.”
Milly from Whitton passed first time. Milly’s Mum, Caroline, kindly gave me a 5 star Facebook review. “Darren is a first class instructor. He has a brilliant teaching method and continually gives in the moment feedback that increases the learners driving ability and confidence. Darren is passionate about teaching you to be a safe driver for life, not just to pass a test”
Jo Ann from Ashford passed first time, and did her driving lessons in Ashford. Here is Jo Ann’s  5 star Facebook review. December 2019 Jo Ann’s sister, Chelsea, also passed 1st time! “Darren was such a patient instructor. I went from being a nervous driver to a very confident driver who drove with. When I made mistakes, Darren was always able to calmly talk me through them rather than sounding irritated as I had found with previous instructors. You can tell he really loves his job and his intention is quality rather than quantity..I really could not have asked for a better instructor. Thank you so much Darren!”
Jack from Hounslow passed first time. Here is his 5 star Google review. “After having had some poor lessons with a previous instructor, I came to Darren being able to drive but not at a good level. After some lessons with Darren, I was able to book a test and pass it with Darren's help. A great driving instructor and so would highly recommend!
Josh and Alex from Whitton both passed first time. “I’m very proud to say that both of my sons have now achieved a first time pass with Filby Driver Training. Darren is the best driving instructor you’ll ever find. He is very calm and patient and teaches to an extremely high standard. My sons have very different personalities and Darren very quickly identified that they required a different style of lesson. I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a very competent driving instructor.”
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Rhys from St Margarets passed first time. Here is his 5 star Google review. “Fantastic instructor. Darren’s lessons pushed me to not only succeed in my practical test, but also to become a safe driver having passed first time. I fully recommend Darren as a driving instructor and I can’t imagine doing my lessons with anyone else.”
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Keeleigh from Ashford, Middlesex passed first time with ZERO FAULTS. Here is Keeleigh’s Dad’s 5 star Google review. “My daughter passed her test today after a series of lessons with Darren, first time, zero minors. The stats show only 1 person in 120 people past first time with a perfect test. On this basis alone, clearly a fantastic instructor, and I know because he suggested to her I came out to learn myself what is being taught these days on one of her lessons. And I learnt a lot which really helped me when I took her out. You can never give guarantees to pass first time of course, but I tell you, your chances massively increase with Darren”
Aiman from Hounslow passed first time. Here is her 5 star Google Review Darren is a phenomenal instructor and I highly recommend Filby Driver Training to anyone wanting to learn. I was naturally quite nervous approaching this course but Darren was so patient and made me feel very comfortable and relaxed in every single lesson up until the hour before my test. He was amazing at helping me manage my nerves, learn techniques to allow for impeccable driving and most importantly, pushing me to enjoy the whole experience. Darren is thorough, professional and organised in his lessons and I felt so prepared by the end. The use of CCTV cameras on his car is an amazing technique which allowed me to watch all my mock tests back, pushing me to improve week by week. He is clearly very passionate about his job, evident by his teaching style and attitude towards each and every lesson.  I give so much credit for the first time pass to Darren, thank you for making me feel safe, confident and teaching me to believe in myself.”
Naomi from Whitton passed her test. Here are the kind words Naomi emailed me.  "What stood out to me most was Darren's thoroughness and conscientiousness. He wasn't just trying to help me scrape through the test, but was aiming for me to get a comfortable pass and to be the best driver I could possibly be. He is also extremely efficient and reliable and always had time to answer my questions, however basic they might have been. I am thrilled that all the hard work has paid off and I finally have my licence!"
Here is Jade’s 5 star Google Review.  ”I’ve was learning to drive with Darren for almost a year. He was recommended to me by a relative and now I will be recommending him to anyone else that needs lessons. He is always reliable and professional. His lessons are fun but at the same time you achieve a lot within them. His teaching methods put you at ease and calm any nerves that you may have and you can go into the test with confidence that he has helped anyway possible. I passed first time and this is down to Darren being so nice and always persevering with me. Would highly recommend!!  Thank you Darren.”
Niclas from Hounslow passed first time. Here is his 5 star Google Review:  "After almost a year of lessons I finally passed the test quite comfortably even though I was very nervous. Thanks to Darren I was superbly prepared for every possible situation and knew the test area pretty well. He was very patient while I was still getting used to the car but started pushing me to the best of my ability and putting me into test situations when he knew I was ready. He managed to push me to the best of my ability, and helped me become a safe driver. I would definitely recommend Darren to anyone thinking of taking driving lessons, as they would definitely appreciate his humour and lovely style of teaching as well mature into a very good driver. He made me the best I could possibly become in the time frame and made me really enjoy driving."
Rowan from Osterley passed her test first time in her own vehicle. No photo, but here is her 5 star Google review Darren is a fantastic driving instructor. He is always helpful, patient, professional and reliable, and has been exceptionally understanding and flexible during recent Covid-19 related logistical challenges.  Darren is experienced and passionate about teaching and always provides up-to- date and thorough knowledge of current driving and assessment standards. While Darren knows how to push you to your potential, he also allows you to determine your own pace or style of learning. Darren helped me reach my goal of becoming a safe, competent and confident driver, and through this process I was able to pass my test first time. Whether you are starting from scratch or want to touch up on existing competencies, I would recommend Darren
"I don't think I would have passed first time without Darren's dedicated guidance, and going far beyond the normal duties of a driving instructor. He has proved to be a reliable and calming influence, and I recommend him without hesitation. 5 stars"
Kush from Whitton passed with a perfect ZERO FAULT test at Isleworth Test Centre. Here is his 5 star Google review: “I’m extremely grateful to have had Darren as my driving instructor. He is patient, knowledgeable and quick to diagnose a learner’s weaknesses before guiding them towards improvement at their own pace. His love for his job is evident in his teaching style, which is tailored to each of his learner drivers and helps them reach their potential.  Throughout the process, his communication and advice have been second-to-none; he always acts in the best interest of his students. Owing to him, I have become a competent and more importantly, safe driver who was able to pass with no faults. He was even considerate enough to give up his free time and schedule an extra lesson for me close to my test date, which proved invaluable in retrospect. I would thoroughly recommend him to any learner driver and am looking forward to taking his motorways course soon.”
Katie from Osterley passed her test first time in her own vehicle.
Patrick completes a trio of first time passes, together with his bothers Dominic and Owen, which is an amazing achivement. Mum, Petra, kindly sent me the following message on Facebook: “Darren, an absolute testament to your teaching skills. Congratulations on the hat trick. A great end to our experience of having you teach the Raccani’s to drive”
Siblings Zak and Jade from Whitton both passed first time at Isleworth Test Centre in their own cars.
Alex from Richmond passed his test first time at Isleworth Test Centre. “Thanks for the brilliant instructing throughout, especially when the difficult lessons set in. You’re a brilliant instructor - it’s been a pleasure being taught by yourself.”
Sam from Twickenham passed first time at Isleworth Test Centre in his own vehicle. Sam was test ready just before the lockdowns began in March 2020, and because the driver trainining industry was closed down for 8 months during the pandemic, Sam continued driving with his Mum in the family car. I picked up with Sam around 6 weeks before his test to make sure the standards were still high, and to do a number of practise tests. Success came 19 months later than it should have done, but the wait was worth it. Here is Sam’s 5 star Google review: “Professional, patient and very passionate about his job; Darren is a brilliant driving instructor. Against all odds resulting from the disturbance of the pandemic, I managed to pass first time thanks to his loyal support and great training techniques. One of the best around.”
Sam’s Mum very kindly messaged me the following words on Facebook: “Many thanks to you Darren for your continued help and support over a very difficult period of lockdown etc. I will most definitely recommend you as a most thorough and conscientious instructor, thanks again !”
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Here is a small selection of the testimonials sent to me by happy clients CLICK to view my most recent new drivers. 07958 466141
Brothers Josh and Alex from Whitton both passed first time. Here is his Mum, Lisa’s Facebook review. “I’m very proud to say that both of my sons have now achieved a first time pass with Filby Driver Training. Darren is the best driving instructor you’ll ever find. He is very calm and patient and teaches to an extremely high standard. My sons have very different personalities and Darren very quickly identified that they required a different style of lesson. I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a very competent driving instructor.”
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Rhys from St Margarets passed first time. Here is his 5 star Google review. “Fantastic instructor. Darren’s lessons pushed me to not only succeed in my practical test, but also to become a safe driver having passed first time. I fully recommend Darren as a driving instructor and I can’t imagine doing my lessons with anyone else.”
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Keeleigh from Ashford, Middlesex passed first time with zero faults. His is her Dad’s 5 star Google review. “My daughter passed her test today after a series of lessons with Darren, first time, zero minors. Clearly a fantastic instructor.. You can never give guarantees to pass first time of course, but I tell you, your chances massively increase with Darren”
Aiman from Hounslow passed first time. Here is her 5 star Google Review Darren is a phenomenal instructor and I highly recommend Filby Driver Training to anyone wanting to learn. I was naturally quite nervous approaching this course but Darren was so patient and made me feel very comfortable and relaxed in every single lesson up until the hour before my test. He was amazing at helping me manage my nerves, learn techniques to allow for impeccable driving and most importantly, pushing me to enjoy the whole experience. Darren is thorough, professional and organised in his lessons. He was amazing at helping me manage my nerves, learn techniques to allow for impeccable driving and most importantly, pushing me to enjoy the whole experience. Darren is thorough, professional and organised in his lessons.
Jade passed 1st time at Isleworth. Here is her 5 star Google Review. I also taught her brother Zak, who also passed 1st time.  ”Darren was recommended to me by a relative and now I will be recommending him to anyone else that needs lessons. He is always reliable and professional. His lessons are fun but at the same time you achieve a lot within them. His teaching methods put you at ease and calm any nerves that you may have and you can go into the test with confidence that he has helped anyway possible. I passed first time and this is down to Darren being so nice and always persevering with me. Would highly recommend!!  Thank you Darren.”
Naomi from Whitton passed her test. Here are the kind words Naomi emailed me. "What stood out to me most was Darren's thoroughness and conscientiousness. He wasn't just trying to help me scrape through the test, but was aiming for me to get a comfortable pass and to be the best driver I could possibly be. He is also extremely efficient and reliable and always had time to answer my questions, however basic they might have been."
Rowan from Osterley passed her test first time in her own vehicle. No photo, but here is her 5 star Google review: “Darren is a fantastic driving instructor. He is always helpful, patient, professional and reliable, and has been exceptionally understanding and flexible during recent Covid-19 related logistical challenges.  Darren is experienced and passionate about teaching and always provides up-to-date and thorough knowledge of current driving and assessment standards. While Darren knows how to push you to your potential, he also allows you to determine your own pace or style of learning. Darren helped me reach my goal of becoming a safe, competent and confident driver, and through this process I was able to pass my test first time. Whether you are starting from scratch or want to touch up on existing competencies, I would recommend Darren”
Kush from Whitton passed with a perfect ZERO FAULT test in his own vehicle. Here is his 5 star Google review. I’m extremely grateful to have had Darren as my driving instructor. He is patient, knowledgeable and quick to diagnose a learner’s weaknesses before guiding them towards improvement at their own pace. His love for his job is evident in his teaching style, which is tailored to each of his learner drivers and helps them reach their potential.  He was even considerate enough to give up his free time and schedule an extra lesson for me close to my test date, which proved invaluable in retrospect. I would thoroughly recommend him to any learner driver and am looking forward to taking his motorways course soon.”
Brothers Patrick, Dominic and Owen all passed first time with me. Mum, Petra, kindly sent me the following message on Facebook: “Darren, an absolute testament to your teaching skills. Congratulations on the hat trick. A great end to our experience of having you teach the Raccani’s to drive”
Alex said: “Thanks for the brilliant instructing throughout, especially when the difficult lessons set in. You’re a brilliant instructor - it’s been a pleasure being taught by yourself.”
Sam passed first time in his own car at Isleworth Test Centre. Here is his 5 star Google review. “Professional, patient and very pationate about his job. Darren is a brilliant driving instructor. Against all the odds resulting from the disturbance of the pandemic I managed to pass first time thanks to his loyal support and great training techniques. One of the best around.
Giorgia passed first time at Isleworth. Here is her 5 star Google review. “Darren is a great driving instructor. Always patient and professional. I passed first time thanks to Darren’s great teaching which built my confidence up each lesson. Always calm and very encouraging. Would definitely recommend.
Jasveen passed first time at Isleworth Test Centre. Here is her  5 star Google review. “Darren is an exceptional driving instructor and I would highly recemmend him to anyone wanting to learn. His teaching style ensured I was prepared to confidently and calmly deal with any situation that I encountered, and his patience during this process helped immeasurably. He is passionate about what he does, and it shows in all of his lessons.
I taught brother Harsimar and Sam. Both passed 1st time at Isleworth Test Centre. Here is his Harsimars 5 star Google review: “Darren is by far and away the best person to have at your side walking through the entire process with you. He knows exactly what to do in every situation to motivate you and to ensure you learn from every situation. He’s a fantastic instructor and an even better person to learn from. If you’re looking for the best , he is the man!
Luana was one of the last to pass her test at the Ashford Test Centre before it closed in April. Here is her  5 star Google review: “I am extremely grateful to Darren for being such a fantastic, enthusiastic and supportive driving instructor. I really couldn’t of done it without him. I had only been driving for a very short time when I approached Darren for lessons, he was very flexible and made time for me in his busy schedule. I always felt I could ask Darren any driving question and he would not only always know the answer but would explain it in such an understandable way - this massively built up my confidence on the road. Thank you Darren again, I will miss our lessons! I highly recommend Darren to anyone who wants to learn to drive.”
I taught brothers Henryk and Niclas. Both passed 1st time. Here is Henryk’s 5 star Google review. I would highly recommend Darren. Anyone who is willing to put the effort in will find it a joy learning with Darren. His attention to detail ensures that his students are able to pass the test easily. He is
Valentin passed 1st time at Isleworth. Here is his 5 star Google review.
I am very grateful to have had Darren as my driving instructor. He is one of the best teachers I have ever had. From the first chat with him I knew he was the instructor I needed. He is flexible, professional and he can quickly diagnose a learner’s weaknesses. I would highly recommend Darren to any learner driver.
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Ben passed 1st time at Isleworth Test Centre. Here is his 5 star Google review. "I started learning with Darren in January 2022, after getting a referral from my sister – who Darren provided a refresher driving course with. Darren was calm, patient, and consistent in his teaching. He was professional throughout my learning journey, and I am extremely appreciative of his support – particularly at a time when the industry is facing so many problems with backlogs, heaping pressure onto learners." Darren is a thorough teacher and leaves no stone unturned when guiding students through the test area, exam requirements and general good driving practise. I would wholeheartedly recommend Darren to any learners in the Isleworth area that are looking for an instructor.”
Ruby passed first time at Isleworth Test Centre. Here is her 5 star Google Review: "There are no words to explain how amazing Darren is. I have been learning to drive for around 10 years, I have never been confident, I was
always confused and no one answered the questions I wanted answered, I went with various different instructors, losing all hope I had, until my friend introduced me to Darren! In just a few lessons with Darren I went from saying I can’t do it, to taking every opportunity I can get to drive with my family and friends. I’m still astonished how in such a short time my confidence in driving went from 0-100. Darren answered every question I had, he would explain things in ways to make you understand, instead of getting angry or annoyed when you don’t get it. He showed me how to drive properly, showing easier ways to help you, especially with manoeuvres and all and he always gave me time. 2 years working with Darren and I can finally say I am a driver, passing my test just a few days ago, I would have done my test earlier but because of covid things took a long time. Thank you so much Darren for proving to me I can do it and for building my strength up and for helping me accomplish this great achievement that I thought I’d never be able to do, and I honestly appreciate everything you have done for me".
Alfie passed first time at Isleworth Test Centre. Here is his Mum’s 5 star Google Review "Darren at Filby Driver Training is an excellent driving instructor. Darren taught my 19 year old son to drive, after he had to wait for the pandemic to ease and the chaos that followed with waiting times for lessons and tests. At all times Darren was honest and realistic. It was imperative for my sons work that he learnt to drive with a professional and experienced instructor. Darrens communication and straight forward approach undoubtedly contributed to how much my son enjoyed learning to drive and he succeeded to pass his test first time adding to Darrens exceptional record. Filby Driver Training was recommended by a friend and I would wholeheartedly forward this recommendation to those seeking an honest, reliable and experienced driving instructor."
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