Purple Driving - possibly the best place for driver training in Bognor and Chichester, West Sussex. When I first started driving with Helen I had little confidence and a lot of self doubt but Helen soon put me at ease and really brought out the confidence in me as a person and a driver too. She reaches in a straightforward, direct manner that is easily understood - it also helps that she has the patience of a saint and her humour and kindness makes it feel like she's a friend rather than an instructor.
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Purple Driving offers highly efficient driving lessons that are designed to fit around you and your schedule. Helen is one of the most highly qualified and experienced driving instructors in and around Bognor Regis and Chichester, West Sussex. My mission is to provide the best learning experience I possibly can by analysing your needs and then structuring your driving lessons so that you learn at a pace that suits you.
Whenever I'm looking for a professional service, I always go for the best I can afford, as I believe you get what you pay for. Your driving lessons won't just take place in Chichester and Bognor Regis; I believe in going that extra mile, and your driving lessons will venture over to Worthing, Arundel, Southbourne, SO that we can really fill up your experience bucket!
I am a great believer in thinking that we never stop learning. The DVSA were planning on making continuous professional development (CPD) mandatory, but at the moment it is just recommended. Since passing PTLLS Level 4, and the DIA Diploma in DI in the last 5 years, I have noticed a real change in the way I work with students.
Well, being as we haven't met yet, I am not able to answer those questions, but, I do know that being recorded is a wonderful way for you to expedite your training! It gives you the opportunity to watch yourself back in your own time, and you will be amazed at how useful it is to critique your driving.
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Ted Smith
Nov 26, 2021
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I passed first time with Helen mainly because Shes been one of the most kind and helpful teachers I’ve ever experienced as well as a good laugh on top of that and near the end of your lessons you’ll start feeling like you’re just driving around with a helpful friend in the car.
I’d strongly recommend her lessons to anyone learning to drive as she not only teaches you how to pass the test but she also teaches you how to be a good driver (just as good if not better than people already on the road). Helen also heavily involves the students when deciding what would be the best use of time
I’d strongly recommend her lessons to anyone learning to drive as she not only teaches you how to pass the test but she also teaches you how to be a good driver (just as good if not better than people already on the road). Helen also heavily involves the students when deciding what would be the best use of time
Isabel Foster
Sep 18, 2021
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I have thoroughly enjoyed my driving lessons with Helen, and with her help I have been able to grow my confidence as a driver. When I started lessons with Helen, I had already been doing some practice with my dad and Helen helped me to build upon what I already knew, as well as teaching me new things - she even let my dad sit in on a lesson!
Each lesson is unique to the last and Helen allows students to choose what they would like to improve on within the lesson to best suit their needs. This allows students to make their own decisions which is a big part of driving when you transition from being
Each lesson is unique to the last and Helen allows students to choose what they would like to improve on within the lesson to best suit their needs. This allows students to make their own decisions which is a big part of driving when you transition from being
Abi Lothian
Jul 29, 2020
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When I first started driving with Helen I had little confidence and a lot of self doubt but Helen soon put me at ease and really brought out the confidence in me as a person and a driver too. She reaches in a straightforward, direct manner that is easily understood - it also helps that she has the patience of a saint and her humour and kindness makes it feel like she’s a friend rather than an instructor. I have zero hesitations about recommending Helen if you’re looking for a driving instructor, her ability to make you feel relaxed, comfortable and bring out the best driving in you is a serious
Mark Waddleton
Jun 01, 2020
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I found Helen to be a great driving instructress, very down to earth with a great sense humour. She immediately put me at ease and has a very straightforward method of teaching and makes everything easy to understand.
It's been great fun learning with Helen, it feels like I'm having a lesson from a friend rather than an instructor, I really can't thank Helen enough for making learning to drive so much fun and helping me pass 1st time.
I would have no hesitation recommending Helen if you're looking for a driving instructor, not only will you be taught by a highly experienced instructor you'll
It's been great fun learning with Helen, it feels like I'm having a lesson from a friend rather than an instructor, I really can't thank Helen enough for making learning to drive so much fun and helping me pass 1st time.
I would have no hesitation recommending Helen if you're looking for a driving instructor, not only will you be taught by a highly experienced instructor you'll
Courtney Walkers
Sep 09, 2019
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Helen is one of the most passionate driving instructors I know of! She goes above and beyond to make sure you understand what you’re doing with the help of videos, visuals and books. She’s very attentive and installs confidence in you from the beginning, even if you’ve had a poor previous instruct, like I had. She’s incredibly down-to-earth and hilarious too. I can’t recommend Helen enough, she’s been great fun to learn with, with her unconventional yet fabulous teaching techniques. You really do get what you pay for. Amazing experience!
Kirsty Mead
Jul 07, 2019
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Helen is a fantastic driving instructor who puts you at ease. Her teaching methods are great, I had a problem with clutch control, which I was finding difficult to overcome, but with Helen’s strategies I soon got the hang of it. I would like to thank Helen once again, I couldn’t have passed without her!
Louise Roberts
May 05, 2019
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I contacted Helen for refresher driving lessons after not driving for many years. My confidence in my ability was so low, and refresher lessons with two other driving instructors’ years earlier had not helped me at all. This was my last attempt at driving and I’m so pleased I found Purple Driving!
Helen is kind, patient, understanding and funny, but most of all she is the best driving instructor you could wish to meet. She puts you at ease, doesn’t make you feel stupid and pushes you just the right amount. Lesson were tailored to concentrate on the areas I needed most help with, and quickly
Helen is kind, patient, understanding and funny, but most of all she is the best driving instructor you could wish to meet. She puts you at ease, doesn’t make you feel stupid and pushes you just the right amount. Lesson were tailored to concentrate on the areas I needed most help with, and quickly
Heather Jacobs
Aug 06, 2018
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Helen is more than a driving instructor. She has been a friend, life coach and comedian. Always up for a laugh she has a wonderful way of teaching, tailoring lessons to you and your individual needs. She has got me from being a nervous wreck and being overtaken by a pushbike to confidently driving in all weathers, on all kinds of roads- including the big scary roundabouts! In fact, in the end we had to tame the girl racer and secret love of speed! She is patient but also pushes you to achieve your best. With her I have found confidence in not only my ability to drive but also confidence in myself
Pho Tom
Dec 31, 2017
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Helen came highly recommended to me by a colleague who passed several years ago. Me and Helen have been on quite a journey, from overcoming dual carriageways, building the courage to enter busy roundabouts to mastering the manoeuvres. She was both patient and forgiving and encouraged me to move forward at my own pace, naturally my confidence grew through plenty of priceless learning experience. I couldn't recommend Helen enough, her teaching style is both unique and effective. Thank you Helen for being an amazing instructor and friend, you will be missed greatly.
Peter Beadle
Sep 07, 2015
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I started with Helen after failing twice, with low confidence both mentally and in my driving ability. She began customizing the lessons to what needed to be worked on from those two perspectives and began improving everything from early roundabout glances, clutch control and steering. I managed to pass first time with her, and can easily say she's by far the best instructor I've had, great people skills and great car as well. Looking forward to starting the pass plus! Thanks for everything Helen!