What Our Students Say

"I was really lucky to find an instructor like Ian Beard, who is always calm and patient and most importantly very professional. which helped me get along with him easily and managed to pass my driving test well and quickly. Therefore, I highly recommend Ian to anyone looking for driving lessons in Wivenhoe and Colchester area."

"Started learning to drive in September and passed my driving test first time with no faults. I have found Ian to be really encouraging, friendly and supportive through every lesson. He always turns up on time, is very reliable and makes driving an enjoyable experience. Thank you Ian for all the lessons and your advice and expertise."

"After trying a few different instructors, I was quite relieved when I came across Ministry of Driving. Ian is understanding, patient and always on time. I always felt at ease whilst learning to drive, when you think you lose faith, he is reassuring and provides positive and constructive feedback after each lesson. If you are wondering which instructor to start learning to drive with, look no further!"

"I do recommend anyone to use Ian, he is a lovely man, very good at what he does! He comes with patience and doesn't give up on you even if you feel like you want to give up. He will push you to the best of your abilities and will work with you to achieve your goal! I passed first time today with 4 minors!"

"Ian is a brilliant driving instructor and I can't recommend him enough! he has a very professional approach but also a very calm nature making any situation on the road very easy to deal with. if you want to learn to drive then quite simply Ian Beard is the right instructor to get you through your test!"

"Ian is a good instructor who always remained patient, calm and collected at all times including on the few occasions when he needed to intervene and help me out on the road. Would highly recommend him to anyone just starting to drive and even to those who may just need a few refreshment lessons."

"Passed my driving test first time with Ian, he is a very calm and patient instructor. Would highly recommend. Thank you Ian."

"Ian was very patient and helped me through all of my lessons which has enabled me to pass as a driving instructor just proves even at 65 your not to old to learn"

"Very good instructor, taught me all the things I needed to know, helped me out a lot in preparation for my test, would highly recommend Ian to any new learners"

"5 star trainer, no question. When I was looking to qualify as a driving instructor with a very well known driving school I was assigned Ian as my teacher / mentor. From the start of the training to the point of me qualifying Ian was always on hand to give me guidance / his experience / and any advice I needed. Without Ian's assistance I have no doubt It would have taken me a lot longer to make the grade.i would recommend Ian to all. A + from me."

"Ian was an amazing Instructor, he was very calm and collected during our lessons. Taught me how to handle the car and all the manoeuvres in a very organised and effective way. Before and after every lesson he would talk to me about my progress and what things I had to improve on which I think was very helpful in being able to pass my test. He greatly advised me on when was the right time to take my test; taking into consideration my time frame and how confident I personally felt taking the test. This helped me pass my driving test on the first go."

"It was a pleasure to be taught how to drive by Ian. I couldn't thank him enough for his patience, guidance and overall professional, calm and friendly self. He pushed me to achieve my goal and believed in me! Thankyou so much for all that you did for me and I wish you the very best! I definitely would recommend him to anyone who wants to start driving! He is flexible and very reliable!"

"Due to work pressures I had five days to learn how to operate a car and Ian made sure I went from having never sat behind the wheel of a car to being fully safe on the road in a matter of hours. Ian is an extremely experienced instructor and it shows. I passed my test within five days of starting and I don't think there are many others out there who could do that. I highly recommend Ian Beard as your instructor."

"I would highly recommend Ian Beard as a driving instructor. He's very professional, calm, and reassuring. He will encourage you all the time and you'll gain your needed confidence for the test. I consider myself very lucky to find him as my instructor as he not only taught me the skills, but also understood my frustrations. He's just brilliant and passionate with what he do. It's amazing how positive he can be."

"I can't thank Ian enough he has been fantastic from the start, he is always calm and ready to help, with help from him I passed my test with zero faults!! I can't recommend Ian enough he is a great guy and a great instructor, thank you Ian!!"

"Around 6 months ago I passed my driving test with just 4 minors after being taught by Ian Beard and I can honestly say that I couldn't of been happier with his services and training, not only a top class driving instructor but also a calm and collective gentleman. All instructions and help towards passing my test were taught and presented in a calm and professional manor, he was also very punctual and always on time. I would highly recommend him to anyone who's looking to pass their driving test with confidence, not matter what level of driving you're at!"

"I would very highly recommend Ian Beard if you are thinking about taking driving lessons. He really is brilliant instructor. Always patient, ready and up for answering any questions. From the get go, you can tell you are in good hands, as he is very clear with his tutoring. He is always there to give you a push in the right direction with all aspects of driving, as well as with the all important Theory Test! He will always send you a very handy reminder of upcoming lessons, in which he will always arrive right on the dot. I strongly believe it is because of Ian that I passed first time."

"Highly recommended instructor, patient, calm and offers great advice. Helped me with passing theory test as well as the practical examination. Made me feel at ease on first lesson after never being behind the wheel before! Txt message reminders of upcoming lessons all part of a great tutoring service…thanks again Ian."

"From the get go, Ian was incredibly patient with me as a very nervous driver, and helped me gain confidence in my ability very quickly. I passed both my theory and practical test first time, all down to Ian's calm approach to teaching. I will definitely come back to Ian if I need any top up lessons before I own a car or for extra motorway practice. Couldn't have asked for a better instructor."

"Thanks for your patience and getting me through my driving instructor test now fully qualified proving even at 65 its not too late to learn Thanks"

"It was my pleasure to get mr Ian beard as my instructor, who is not only an experienced instructor but also a very friendly guy who helped me build my confidence. I thoroughly enjoyed all my lessons with him. I managed to pass my driving test within 30 hours of training with mr Ian..I still can't believe…I would Definitely recommend people around Colchester to go with Mr Ian if u wanna learn driving n pass your test like I did.."

"It was a pleasure to be Ian's student, his enthusiastic, supportive and informative approach made learning to drive an enjoyable experience. From my first day behind the wheel to passing my test Ian was able to offer the right level of support and guidance. Through Ian's wealth of experience, knowledge and driving skills I have learnt to drive safely, confidently and with precision."

"From day one I felt comfortable and at ease. He was incredibly patient and made sure I was happy with everything we were doing and had a clear understanding at each step. Ian always sent a reminder about my lesson the day before and was always ready and waiting to go at the time of appointment. Ian even provided free theory test training in person and through online resources. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!"

"I passed first time today with Ian as my instructor. He is extremely helpful, reliable, calm and experienced. He has helped me and all three of my brothers pass and I would 100% recommend him to any new drivers, thanks Ian!"