Clients reviews about Formula Jon Driving School

I couldn’t be more grateful for the exceptional driving instruction my son received from Ravi. From the very first lesson, he was put at ease by their calm, patient, and supportive teaching style. Not only did Ravi equip my son with the skills needed to pass his driving test on the very first attempt, but he also helped him build the confidence he needed behind the wheel. The approach was thorough yet relaxed, making sure my son understood every step of the process, from basic driving techniques to more advanced road safety. It’s clear that Ravi is dedicated to his students' success and well-being. I highly recommend Ravi at Formula Jon driving school to anyone looking for professional, reliable, and friendly driving instruction. Thank you so much for all your hard work and support! ~ Samantha S

Jon is absolutely amazing instructor ! 🚘🚘🚘 We didn’t have much time before my test and I was almost sure that it can’t be done! I couldn’t be more wrong! With Jon everything is possible! He did more within 2 weeks than my previous instructor did for over a year ! He assessed my driving and my confidence on the road and worked with me to correct everything that needed to be corrected and boost my confidence up! He did a fantastic job which resulted with me passing my driving test ! I still can’t believe it 😅 He is calm, patient, very knowledgeable and he really cares ! It was such a different experience from what I had before with different instructor ! Massive difference ! I’ll recommend Jon to everyone without hesitation! Thank you so much ! ~ Iwona P

Having just passed my driving test with ZERO Driving Faults, I felt compelled to share my experience with Formula Jon Driving School in Sutton. I specifically chose manual driving lessons, and let me tell you, the clutch and I weren't exactly best friends in the beginning! But thanks to Jon, my fantastic instructor at Formula Jon, I conquered those nerves and changing gears. Jon made manual driving feel achievable. He explained everything clearly, from mastering hill starts to navigating tricky roundabouts. He was incredibly patient with my mistakes, always offering encouragement and support. We practiced on a variety of roads, from quiet Sutton streets to busier areas, which truly prepared me for the test and the realities of driving on my own. ~ Ananthakrishnan P

I passed my practical driving test today on my very first attempt, with zero minor faults—literally not a single one. I’m absolutely over the moon. But the real credit goes to my amazing instructor, Anil. I had never driven before in my life, so this felt like a massive challenge. Anil was incredibly patient, calm, and completely tuned in to what I needed. He spotted my mistakes even before I did and made sure I kept practising until I got it right. Morden Test Centre isn’t easy, and my routes were particularly tough. I genuinely believe I couldn’t have done this without an instructor as experienced and dedicated as Anil. Thank you so much to Jon for assigning him to me. I truly can’t recommend Anil enough. ~ Sheikh W

I am based in Beddington and have had manual driving lessons with Formula Jon Driving School this past year and passed my test today thanks to the help of my driving instructor Jon Kenny. He is the best instructor I could have asked for, our lessons were fun and educational. His humour is top notch and he made sure I was always comfortable when driving. Everything was explained clearly and I could tell he really cares about what he does. Jon made sure that all my questions were answered and I had no doubts. I failed my test twice before passing today because of nerves and my own silly mistakes and Jon made sure to help me overcome my problems and pass today. He stuck with me, boosted my confidence and supported me through our whole journey. I will be recommending him and his team to anyone who asks for sure! ~ Evie B

I started learning to driving with formula Jon driving school in September and I passed my driving test 1st time today at Morden 5 months pregnant and I am so grateful that I picked him for my manual lessons. My driving instructor was Jon and he was so patient and friendly and his humour is 100%. He explains things so well that makes you feel confident at doing what he tells you to do. Will miss my Friday afternoon with you 😂 If you get nervous while driving Jon takes them nervous away with his coaching skills. No wonder why Jon has been nominated for the intelligent instructor awards 2025 being in the uk top 100 driving instructors I would definitely recommend this driving school if you are looking for quality manual lessons. ~ paige m

Learning how to drive with Ravi has been the most pleasant and fun experience and turned driving from a stressful, tense activity into something I truly enjoyed! I came back to Formula Jon after have a few lessons two years ago. I was very nervous in the car and had build up some bad habits from previous experiences. Ravi immediately made me feel comfortable and taught me in a relaxed way, no tension or harsh criticism. He was always happy to listen to what I wanted to work on and wouldn't move on from a skill unless he knew I was 100% happy and confident. He also gave me a lot of confidence and positive affirmation going into my test, which dissolved a lot of the usual exam nerves for me. I was lucky enough to pass my test first time and couldn't be more grateful to Ravi for making that happen, it never would have happened without him! ~ Isabella T

Jon is absolutely the best driving instructor you could ask for. I'd had an awful experience with a previous instructor that had left me really nervous, and totally knocked my confidence in being able to drive. Jon was so patient with me from the start, everything was explained so clearly, we practiced as much as I needed on every single thing where I was unsure, and he really built my confidence from day one. And you will always have a laugh with Jon, I'm genuinely gonna miss our time in the car! I would recommend him to absolutely anyone, and especially someone who is nervous or needs to build confidence. Cannot thank Jon enough for everything he's done for me. ~ EJF S

After having a bad experience with my first instructor I found Jon, and im so glad I did! From the first initial phonecall all the way up to test day Jon made me feel welcome, confident and always had an upbeat personality. Jon was patient and always welcomed feedback on things I felt I would like to practise more despite me already knowing what to do, he welcomes building confidence in areas you may find your not confident in which is brilliant as he all he wants is for you to be a confident driver. Ive really enjoyed my time learning with Jon with all the hard work and the giggles along the way.. I honestly couldn't have found a better instructor. I would highly recommend Jon to anyone wanting to learn to drive as you will certainly not be disappointed. Thank you for getting me through to test day, passing first time with only 4 minors. ~ Tasha M

Wow what can i say about Jon, well for starters he’s an absolute legend, patient, calm and understanding but lenient at the same time. And he’s not just your “driving instructor” he’s also your mate. He’s car is a really natural, stress free environment with solid and clear instructions and a couple jokes from Jon, His way of teaching is superior and even the most nervous of drivers will pass their practical test with him! he gives great advice without taking all the money out of your pocket and is honest about his prices, he will never get you to pay more then you need to and is very good value for money I passed today with 2 faults (as he predicted) and will be bored on my Thursday mornings now! I highly recommend Jon, he’s the best out there :) Thanks so much Jon for everything and good luck for anyone with Jon who has a test soon, you’ll be fine! Haydn watson-taylor ~ Haydn w

I started my lessons extremely nervous and i was worried about everything. But as I did more and more lessons I started worrying less and getting more confident. Jon's teaching helped tremendously to boost my confidence as he will guide you through situations that might be outside of your comfort zone in order to improve your skills. His teaching clearly works as I was able to pass my driving test on my first attempt with only 5 minors. Jon is always up for a laugh on any lesson and will help to make your lesson more enjoyable. He wants his students to succeed and pass their tests. Thank you very much Jon, it was a pleasure learning with you! ~ Bailey T

I recently completed my driving lessons with Formula Jon Driving School, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the first lesson to passing my test, Jon. was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and supportive every step of the way. His expertise in driving techniques made learning a breeze, and his calm manner helped me feel confident behind the wheel. Thanks to Jon, I not only passed my test with flying colours but also gained valuable skills that I'll carry with me for life. I highly recommend Formula Jon Driving School to anyone looking for driving lessons in Sutton . 5 stars all the way! ~ Forgive K

Imran Ahmed was my instructor and I’ve just passed my test first time! He was very patient, kept calm and we managed to have a laugh during the lessons- what more can you want from an instructor. He was also very reliable and always on time. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor and am very grateful for his dedication to helping me become a safe driver. I even managed to take my test in a completely new area and I wouldn’t have been able to do this with enough confidence if I hadn’t been taught the key skills for driving so well by Imran. Thank you for all of your help! ~ emma c

I passed my driving test today at Morden TC and this would not be possible without the excellent guidance from Jon (automatic instructor). I have changed three instructors before Jon and I definitely feel like Jon’s patience and mannerisms made all the difference. He really is one of the best instructors that I have come across. I am an anxious driver and Jon managed to calmly teach me all the skills that I needed to help me pass my test. I definitely feel like I am a better and most importantly safer driver thanks to Jon. I cannot recommend Jon enough! Thank you for your help Jon! ~ A P

Thanks so much Jon for accomodating me for a last minute lesson and test, he went extra mile to check if any instructors are available in my area to fit me in the schedule on a short notice. Anil was my instructor . He kindly helped me out on his day off and he had been great even though I didn’t take previous lessons with him. He taught me the manoeuvres in a way that would be useful in everyday life. Anil had been very patient and kind, made me practice it all repeatedly until I got it right. Can’t thank him enough and obviously Jon as well for the help to make it happen. ~ Zara i

I had Anil as my instructor and he has been amazing to drive with. He is very calm and polite and will patiently explains things with you that you get wrong. We would thoroughly go through moves that I didn’t feel confident with and practice them until I was happy. I’ve had previous instructors in the past and Anil has been the best one I’ve had. I had initially contacted another driving school to arrange lessons who were very rude to me about me firstly booking my test centre at Tooting (eventually changed to Morden) and so I decided not to take lessons with them. I never had this issue with Formula Jon who were informative and polite in their communication. I managed to pass today first time with only two driving faults. I had driving anxiety for years and was able to overcome this thanks to Anil. I had about 12 hours of lessons (plus hours with previous instructors) before my exam. I cannot thank Anil and this driving school enough! ~ Lelan I

Jon is actually amazing. He was able to support me in every area that I needed. We even did the manual lessons in my own car, as that’s what I plan to take my driving test in. He really thought of every eventuality for me and supported me with it. Considering he only had me for four hours, he managed to cover everything that I had worries and fears on and get me prepped for my test which I have now passed so I will forever be grateful for him. Thank you for everything i definitely recommend formula Jon Driving school Carshalton ~ Isobel C

An absolute amazing team of instructors. I learnt under Tina for about 20 hours efficiently and extremely good skills to take with me to the test and driving on the roads in future. Unfortunately Tina wasn’t able to take to to the test and Jon very kindly stepped in and prepared me as well as give me a fresh perspective and calmed me down for my exam and Managed to pass first time with only two minors thanks to such an amazing driving school. Couldn’t be happier with my result will 100% always recommend these people! ~ Julie D

I had an excellent experience with my driving instructor! From the very first lesson, he was patient, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made sure I understood every aspect of driving, from basic manoeuvre to more complex situations. The lessons were well-structured and tailored to my pace, which made me feel confident behind the wheel. I genuinely felt supported throughout the entire process. Thanks to his expertise, I passed my driving test on the first attempt. I would definitely recommend Formula Jon Driving School. ~ Poonam A

Jon was always so patient with me even when i told him i couldnt do it and today i finally did it i passed my driving test at Morden TC! he has helped me so much with my confidence and made me believe that i can do it. I highly recommend if anyone is looking for manual driving lessons and or automatic around the Wallington/Sutton area i never had a dull lesson with Jon he always makes them fun and can’t forget his 10/10 humour of course. Thank you so much Formula Jon Driving School its been a pleasure having you as an instructor!! ~ Kayleigh M

I have dealt with a lot of anxiety generally and driving was no different. Jon has not only made me a very confident driver, but also his lessons and guidance transfer outside of driving. He gives you so much confidence in your ability and goes through every single thing you could possibly do on your test day. Jon will make you laugh and keeps you calm during every scenario. He is also an expert at drawing diagrams to help in any situation you are struggling with. I don't think there is anyone better and I'm willing to bet money on that. ~ Alec L

I had 36 hours of driving lessons with Jon and he taught me to pass my driving test on my first attempt. Throughout my time learning, I was always stretched to reach my goal and become a confident driver on the road. Every lesson had clear objectives which required me to push myself, and I was always able to monitor my progress to target the specific areas I need to improve. As well as this, Jon was able to accommodate me with a fixed weekly slot, which showed Jon's commitment to making sure I was ready for my test. ~ Matthew H

On the 19th August 2020 I had passed my driving test having be taught by Jon. Unfortunately, in October 2022 I had my license revoked. We make mistakes! Passed my theory test and got on the phone to Jon for some lessons to get test ready. After a telling off and three hour lessons I passed again on the 8th May. The demand is high at the moment but having being taught by Jon previously and knowing how good he is, I was willing to wait on his availability. I’d recommend Jon to absolutely anyone. A true master of his craft. Thank you Jon 💪🏼💙 ~ Deen N

Jon is an all-around great chap. He's personable, patient (an underrated virtue when teaching a motorcyclist how to drive on four wheels), and an excellent teacher in equal measures. He put me up for my test before I would have done myself, and his faith paid off with a first time pass. If he says you're ready, you're ready. There's a lot of people that could simply teach you how to drive, but with Jon you also gain a friend, and someone who genuinely cares about getting you that pass certificate. ~ Matt B

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