Don't just take my word for it - this is what some of my current & past pupils say:
From Katrina - Cirencester:
“Karen is a wonderful driving instructor, if you are a learner with mental health issues like me. She is patient, understanding, very kind and goes at your pace. If you are a nervous driver, she boosts your confidence by making you believe in yourself. I am convinced that I wouldn’t have passed my test without her. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.”
From Jemmie - Cirencester:
“I can’t thank Karen at DriveTime enough for her expertise and patience as she helped me to learn the rules and to navigate roads in the UK. As a long time US driver, Karen was able to curb my bad habits and prepare me for my driving test with both no-nonsense advice and a bit of humour thrown in. I can’t recommend her highly enough....and I passed first time!”
From Alfie - Cirencester:
“I very much enjoyed driving lessons with Karen, she is not only an excellent, knowledgeable teacher, but also a lovely person. I was not at all confident when I started but was able to pass my test first time thanks to her and I would not hesitate to recommend her stress-free tuition.”
From Jamie - Cirencester:
“I can’t recommend Karen enough, I always put people on to her. She keeps you relaxed and gives information well. Anyone who has been taught by her will well enough know about her little blue (toy) car, as well as her good sense of humour. If you’re looking for an instructor who puts you at ease, makes the hard things easy, and will see you to the end, no matter what, she is the one. Hopefully, by the end you will have a driving licence and a good friend. Thank you Karen.”
From Jolene - Cirencester:
"I came to Karen after failing a test due to a bad teacher. Had a few lessons with Karen to brush up on my driving and confidence and passed my next test straight away, as she's a brilliant teacher who builds confidence and now I can't wait to drive. Thank you Karen very highly recommended."
From Ezra Webb - Cirencester:
"Karen was a great teacher; very patient and always friendly. She doesn't miss anything and was really reliable. I would recommend her to anyone."
From Jo - Cirencester:
"I started learning to drive in my thirties and had little confidence. Karen was patient with me and would try all sorts of teaching methods to help me develop my skills and ability. Three driving instructors later, and it was Karen who finally got me through with a pass! Now the possibilities seem endless and I cannot wait to complete all those road trips I once only dreamed of!"
From T Savvides - Cirencester:
"I would fully recommend Karen to anyone wishing to learn to drive. To begin with I felt nervous about driving but Karen helped me to feel confident in myself as well as teaching me all the core skills. She is a fantastic, patient teacher and I am happy to say I really enjoyed the experience of learning."
From Pete Jones - Cirencester:
"Karen is an excellent instructor; she doesn't pressure you into pushing your boundaries and makes you feel comfortable when you're driving and she is good banter."
From Emily Brazier - Cirencester:
"As a learner my nerves got the better of me, but Karen was very professional and boosted my confidence in a matter of hours. Karen made me feel very relaxed and confident. I passed first time and that's down to Karen and her ability to take your mind off everything."
From Louise Montgomery - Cirencester:
"Thanks Karen for being such a great driving instructor, giving me the confidence I needed. Being patient and encouraging, enabling me to pass with no minors."
From Kate Hooper - Siddington:
"I can highly recommend Karen, she is very professional, highly knowledgable and has the patience to explain any questions or queries you may have. I can and will recommend Karen to anyone learning to drive, she has given me the confidence to believe in my own judgement and I can only thank her for that."
From Sian Marcus - Cirencester:
"I passed first time thanks to Karen. She built my confidence with her amazing patience and knowledge. If it hadn't been for Karen, I would have given up after the first few lessons. But Karen got me to the stage where I enjoyed every single driving lesson to the point where I am over the moon that I have passed but extremely sad that I have no more lessons to look forward to. Anyone learning to drive I would recommend you use Karen."
From Rachel Pinnock - Cirencester:
"As a parent of two teenagers it has been very comforting to know that Karen has been there to help them learn a new skill to add to their resumes. Learning to drive is an integral part of my boys developing into adults and Karen has been so supportive and encouraging! I knew that they were in safe hands whilst learning to drive and would recommend Karen to anyone looking for a calm and responsible approach to learning to drive."
From Alex - Cirencester:
"Karen is a great instructor!! The first few lessons with her feel fine, she relaxes you from the get go and keeps that going throughout the lessons you have with her! Really helpful when I first failed (which was my fault, not hers) which made it easier for me to pass second time with only minors. Very good instructor! Go with Karen!!"
From Lauren J - South Cerney:
"I was really pleased to have passed my driving test first time! Karen's approach to teaching me to drive was fantastic; it was thorough and supportive and gave me confidence every step of the way. She made me feel comfortable, even though I was nervous, she helped me to relax and help me focus on learning to drive. Everyone should be taught by Karen!!!! A BIG thank you once again!"
From Chrissie H - Cirencester:
"Firstly Karen is brilliant. After failing my test on numerous occasions, it was wonderful to find a driving instructor who was patient and calm, made me feel relaxed when nervous and explained things in ways suited to me. Nothing was an issue and on the run up to test day, she asked what areas I wanted to work on rather than follow a programme. I wouldn’t think twice about
recommending Karen to anyone."
From Sophie Keylock - Cirencester:
"Make sure you book with DriveTime, Karen is brilliant!! She takes the fear out of learning and makes it incredibly easy going and fun. Explains things in simple terms but the techniques pay off to be very, very effective! You'll look forward to each lesson you have with her, it makes you very keen to progress and do well! I passed first time, don't just take my word for it - my brother and my sister both learnt with DriveTime and passed first time as well! Go for it!"
From Sophie Y - Cirencester:
"As an initially nervous driver, Karen completely put me at ease. I have had driving lessons previously and found them very stressful. After a few weeks with Karen my confidence grew enormously and driving lessons became something I looked forward to instead of dreading. I really appreciated her calm teaching style and straight forward approach in explaining things."
From Louise Higgins - Cirencester:
"Karen Jennings of Drivetime was a real Godsend! I had barely driven a car since passing my test 20 years ago and found myself in a situation where I HAD to drive and was full of trepidation. Karen not only put me at my ease, but ensured that I repeated every manoeuvre, until I was confident and safe! She was fun but firm. Six lessons later and I am happily doing the school run. I highly recommend her. "
From Valentino Vechietti - Fairford:
'Karen is a dedicated and committed driving instructor. I needed to learn to drive as quickly as possible because my mother's health is failing and she frequently spends periods of time in hospital, and I needed to be able to visit her. I began driving lessons with Karen in mid January 2012, and passed my test first time on the 23rd April 2012! We worked together intensively during this period, often having three hour driving lessons. I can't speak highly enough of Karen's professionalism. Her excellent teaching ability, and focus on safety and awareness, helped me to make the transition from passenger to driver. Since passing my test, my mother has had two further hospital admissions, and thanks to Karen's excellent teaching I have been able to be there for my mother in her time of need. I cannot thank Karen enough for helping me to become a safe and confident driver. If you are reading this now and wondering whether or not to choose Karen as your instructor, then I have to say, choose Karen, she's the best choice you could make!'
From Zoe Rae - Stroud:
"I found Karen was a very helpful and patient driving instructor with an informal but practical teaching manner that made lessons enjoyable, but also enabled me to pass my test first time."
From Oli Pye - Tetbury:
"When I first started my driving lessons I was a nervous driver lacking confidence in my abilities, but with a driving instructor as professional, friendly and skilful as Karen this wasn't the case for long. Her teaching style makes you feel at ease straight away and her enormous patience (which can be
well tested) certainly paid off in the end. Karen is a fantastic driving instructor and I could not have wished for anyone better. I will be very happy to recommend Karen to any new learner driver!"
From Amanda Rowan - Cirencester:
"I cannot praise Karen highly enough. I passed my test in early November and
have been enjoying using the driving skills and the confidence Karen instilled
in me ever since. I have to admit to being fairly nervous initially when
learning to drive but Karen, with her skill, knowledge and professionalism was
able to encourage me and give me the skills required not just to pass a test
but to be a life long good driver. I have already recommended Karen to several
friends and colleagues and would not hesitate to recommend her to everyone
wishing to learn to drive."
From Andrea - Cirencester:
"Karen is by far the best driving instructor that I have ever had. I had been with several instructors before finding Karen and I only wish she'd taught me from the beginning. She doesn't just teach you how to pass your test, but teaches you how to be safe on the roads for life. I was a nervous wreck
everytime I got into a car, but with Karen's help my confidence began to grow and I knew how to be in control of the car. She is so dedicated to the job and truly loves to see people progress into
confident drivers. I am already thinking of doing my Pass Plus with her and am encouraging others to go with her because she is amazing!"
From Sarah Weaver:
"Karen is an exceptional driving instructor, being both supportive and also providing the challenge that enabled me to pass my driving test. Her lessons provide an understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of driving. The most beneficial aspect of my lessons was a constant reinforcement of the need for me to be the decision maker. With Karen's excellent guidance and instruction, I have become a confident driver."
From Maura Hodgon:
"Thanks to Karen I now have got the confidence to drive again after 10 years of not driving - I now have no fear of motorways and am travelling to visit family and friends up and down the country - I couldn't have done it without her help and support and would recommend this lady to anyone wanting to get back behind the wheel."
From Tom McDonald - Preston:
"I spoke to Karen to see if she could get me through my test within around two months because I was in a rush which at first I thought myself was a long shot but I'm literally 24 hours away from my test and I'm confident that I'll do really well! I had a few lessons with another instructor before Karen and the difference between the two instructors was unbelievable, after my first lesson with Karen I felt so much more comfortable on the road driving around, as opposed to my previous instructor who
just put me on edge and told me what to do without an explanation to help!
The wording that is used in the lessons tells you exactly how you're meant to do it, in a safe and correct manner and if you get it wrong in any way, shape, or form, the answer comes straight out to you how to correct it. I would recommend anyone to use Karen because she's really helped me in such a short amount of time and if all goes well tomorrow a bottle of wine is in order for her because she really deserves it!!! We need more instructors around like Karen because the roads would be a lot safer than they are now!!! Thanks Karen."
From Mandy Taylor - South Cerney/Ampney Crucis:
"As a forty year old female driver I can speak from my experience with Karen very easlily. When I
started driving with her I had virtually no confidence with driving at all. Karen nurtured my driving and I came to enjoy driving. I passed first time and I can only credit Karen with this. She is a fantastic driving instructor and I can highly recommend Karen to young and older students. It was a great
experience learning to drive with Drivetime."
From Ross B - Cirencester
"I'm so pleased to have passed my driving test today. I couldn't have done it without your expert
tuition. I will certainly recommend you to anyone who needs driving lessons! Your patient and calm teaching really helped me. Thank's again."
“Karen is a wonderful driving instructor, if you are a learner with mental health issues like me. She is patient, understanding, very kind and goes at your pace. If you are a nervous driver, she boosts your confidence by making you believe in yourself. I am convinced that I wouldn’t have passed my test without her. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.”
From Jemmie - Cirencester:
“I can’t thank Karen at DriveTime enough for her expertise and patience as she helped me to learn the rules and to navigate roads in the UK. As a long time US driver, Karen was able to curb my bad habits and prepare me for my driving test with both no-nonsense advice and a bit of humour thrown in. I can’t recommend her highly enough....and I passed first time!”
From Alfie - Cirencester:
“I very much enjoyed driving lessons with Karen, she is not only an excellent, knowledgeable teacher, but also a lovely person. I was not at all confident when I started but was able to pass my test first time thanks to her and I would not hesitate to recommend her stress-free tuition.”
From Jamie - Cirencester:
“I can’t recommend Karen enough, I always put people on to her. She keeps you relaxed and gives information well. Anyone who has been taught by her will well enough know about her little blue (toy) car, as well as her good sense of humour. If you’re looking for an instructor who puts you at ease, makes the hard things easy, and will see you to the end, no matter what, she is the one. Hopefully, by the end you will have a driving licence and a good friend. Thank you Karen.”
From Jolene - Cirencester:
"I came to Karen after failing a test due to a bad teacher. Had a few lessons with Karen to brush up on my driving and confidence and passed my next test straight away, as she's a brilliant teacher who builds confidence and now I can't wait to drive. Thank you Karen very highly recommended."
From Ezra Webb - Cirencester:
"Karen was a great teacher; very patient and always friendly. She doesn't miss anything and was really reliable. I would recommend her to anyone."
From Jo - Cirencester:
"I started learning to drive in my thirties and had little confidence. Karen was patient with me and would try all sorts of teaching methods to help me develop my skills and ability. Three driving instructors later, and it was Karen who finally got me through with a pass! Now the possibilities seem endless and I cannot wait to complete all those road trips I once only dreamed of!"
From T Savvides - Cirencester:
"I would fully recommend Karen to anyone wishing to learn to drive. To begin with I felt nervous about driving but Karen helped me to feel confident in myself as well as teaching me all the core skills. She is a fantastic, patient teacher and I am happy to say I really enjoyed the experience of learning."
From Pete Jones - Cirencester:
"Karen is an excellent instructor; she doesn't pressure you into pushing your boundaries and makes you feel comfortable when you're driving and she is good banter."
From Emily Brazier - Cirencester:
"As a learner my nerves got the better of me, but Karen was very professional and boosted my confidence in a matter of hours. Karen made me feel very relaxed and confident. I passed first time and that's down to Karen and her ability to take your mind off everything."
From Louise Montgomery - Cirencester:
"Thanks Karen for being such a great driving instructor, giving me the confidence I needed. Being patient and encouraging, enabling me to pass with no minors."
From Kate Hooper - Siddington:
"I can highly recommend Karen, she is very professional, highly knowledgable and has the patience to explain any questions or queries you may have. I can and will recommend Karen to anyone learning to drive, she has given me the confidence to believe in my own judgement and I can only thank her for that."
From Sian Marcus - Cirencester:
"I passed first time thanks to Karen. She built my confidence with her amazing patience and knowledge. If it hadn't been for Karen, I would have given up after the first few lessons. But Karen got me to the stage where I enjoyed every single driving lesson to the point where I am over the moon that I have passed but extremely sad that I have no more lessons to look forward to. Anyone learning to drive I would recommend you use Karen."
From Rachel Pinnock - Cirencester:
"As a parent of two teenagers it has been very comforting to know that Karen has been there to help them learn a new skill to add to their resumes. Learning to drive is an integral part of my boys developing into adults and Karen has been so supportive and encouraging! I knew that they were in safe hands whilst learning to drive and would recommend Karen to anyone looking for a calm and responsible approach to learning to drive."
From Alex - Cirencester:
"Karen is a great instructor!! The first few lessons with her feel fine, she relaxes you from the get go and keeps that going throughout the lessons you have with her! Really helpful when I first failed (which was my fault, not hers) which made it easier for me to pass second time with only minors. Very good instructor! Go with Karen!!"
From Lauren J - South Cerney:
"I was really pleased to have passed my driving test first time! Karen's approach to teaching me to drive was fantastic; it was thorough and supportive and gave me confidence every step of the way. She made me feel comfortable, even though I was nervous, she helped me to relax and help me focus on learning to drive. Everyone should be taught by Karen!!!! A BIG thank you once again!"
From Chrissie H - Cirencester:
"Firstly Karen is brilliant. After failing my test on numerous occasions, it was wonderful to find a driving instructor who was patient and calm, made me feel relaxed when nervous and explained things in ways suited to me. Nothing was an issue and on the run up to test day, she asked what areas I wanted to work on rather than follow a programme. I wouldn’t think twice about
recommending Karen to anyone."
From Sophie Keylock - Cirencester:
"Make sure you book with DriveTime, Karen is brilliant!! She takes the fear out of learning and makes it incredibly easy going and fun. Explains things in simple terms but the techniques pay off to be very, very effective! You'll look forward to each lesson you have with her, it makes you very keen to progress and do well! I passed first time, don't just take my word for it - my brother and my sister both learnt with DriveTime and passed first time as well! Go for it!"
From Sophie Y - Cirencester:
"As an initially nervous driver, Karen completely put me at ease. I have had driving lessons previously and found them very stressful. After a few weeks with Karen my confidence grew enormously and driving lessons became something I looked forward to instead of dreading. I really appreciated her calm teaching style and straight forward approach in explaining things."
From Louise Higgins - Cirencester:
"Karen Jennings of Drivetime was a real Godsend! I had barely driven a car since passing my test 20 years ago and found myself in a situation where I HAD to drive and was full of trepidation. Karen not only put me at my ease, but ensured that I repeated every manoeuvre, until I was confident and safe! She was fun but firm. Six lessons later and I am happily doing the school run. I highly recommend her. "
From Valentino Vechietti - Fairford:
'Karen is a dedicated and committed driving instructor. I needed to learn to drive as quickly as possible because my mother's health is failing and she frequently spends periods of time in hospital, and I needed to be able to visit her. I began driving lessons with Karen in mid January 2012, and passed my test first time on the 23rd April 2012! We worked together intensively during this period, often having three hour driving lessons. I can't speak highly enough of Karen's professionalism. Her excellent teaching ability, and focus on safety and awareness, helped me to make the transition from passenger to driver. Since passing my test, my mother has had two further hospital admissions, and thanks to Karen's excellent teaching I have been able to be there for my mother in her time of need. I cannot thank Karen enough for helping me to become a safe and confident driver. If you are reading this now and wondering whether or not to choose Karen as your instructor, then I have to say, choose Karen, she's the best choice you could make!'
From Zoe Rae - Stroud:
"I found Karen was a very helpful and patient driving instructor with an informal but practical teaching manner that made lessons enjoyable, but also enabled me to pass my test first time."
From Oli Pye - Tetbury:
"When I first started my driving lessons I was a nervous driver lacking confidence in my abilities, but with a driving instructor as professional, friendly and skilful as Karen this wasn't the case for long. Her teaching style makes you feel at ease straight away and her enormous patience (which can be
well tested) certainly paid off in the end. Karen is a fantastic driving instructor and I could not have wished for anyone better. I will be very happy to recommend Karen to any new learner driver!"
From Amanda Rowan - Cirencester:
"I cannot praise Karen highly enough. I passed my test in early November and
have been enjoying using the driving skills and the confidence Karen instilled
in me ever since. I have to admit to being fairly nervous initially when
learning to drive but Karen, with her skill, knowledge and professionalism was
able to encourage me and give me the skills required not just to pass a test
but to be a life long good driver. I have already recommended Karen to several
friends and colleagues and would not hesitate to recommend her to everyone
wishing to learn to drive."
From Andrea - Cirencester:
"Karen is by far the best driving instructor that I have ever had. I had been with several instructors before finding Karen and I only wish she'd taught me from the beginning. She doesn't just teach you how to pass your test, but teaches you how to be safe on the roads for life. I was a nervous wreck
everytime I got into a car, but with Karen's help my confidence began to grow and I knew how to be in control of the car. She is so dedicated to the job and truly loves to see people progress into
confident drivers. I am already thinking of doing my Pass Plus with her and am encouraging others to go with her because she is amazing!"
From Sarah Weaver:
"Karen is an exceptional driving instructor, being both supportive and also providing the challenge that enabled me to pass my driving test. Her lessons provide an understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of driving. The most beneficial aspect of my lessons was a constant reinforcement of the need for me to be the decision maker. With Karen's excellent guidance and instruction, I have become a confident driver."
From Maura Hodgon:
"Thanks to Karen I now have got the confidence to drive again after 10 years of not driving - I now have no fear of motorways and am travelling to visit family and friends up and down the country - I couldn't have done it without her help and support and would recommend this lady to anyone wanting to get back behind the wheel."
From Tom McDonald - Preston:
"I spoke to Karen to see if she could get me through my test within around two months because I was in a rush which at first I thought myself was a long shot but I'm literally 24 hours away from my test and I'm confident that I'll do really well! I had a few lessons with another instructor before Karen and the difference between the two instructors was unbelievable, after my first lesson with Karen I felt so much more comfortable on the road driving around, as opposed to my previous instructor who
just put me on edge and told me what to do without an explanation to help!
The wording that is used in the lessons tells you exactly how you're meant to do it, in a safe and correct manner and if you get it wrong in any way, shape, or form, the answer comes straight out to you how to correct it. I would recommend anyone to use Karen because she's really helped me in such a short amount of time and if all goes well tomorrow a bottle of wine is in order for her because she really deserves it!!! We need more instructors around like Karen because the roads would be a lot safer than they are now!!! Thanks Karen."
From Mandy Taylor - South Cerney/Ampney Crucis:
"As a forty year old female driver I can speak from my experience with Karen very easlily. When I
started driving with her I had virtually no confidence with driving at all. Karen nurtured my driving and I came to enjoy driving. I passed first time and I can only credit Karen with this. She is a fantastic driving instructor and I can highly recommend Karen to young and older students. It was a great
experience learning to drive with Drivetime."
From Ross B - Cirencester
"I'm so pleased to have passed my driving test today. I couldn't have done it without your expert
tuition. I will certainly recommend you to anyone who needs driving lessons! Your patient and calm teaching really helped me. Thank's again."