Theo is a brilliant instructor, he's very funny, reliable and clear in his instructions. His humour took the edge off of those lessons I found a bit more challenging and it just helps you relax. I'd h... See more
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Bristol Intensives Ltd is a driving school in Bristol providing professional driving lessons and intensive driving courses since 2006. We help learners at all stages, from complete beginners learning to drive for the first time to those preparing for their practical driving test. You can choose structured weekly driving lessons in Bristol or intensive driving courses designed to help you progress over a shorter period. We work with learners who want a clear plan, consistent instruction, and a straightforward route to test readiness. Our driving instructors in Bristol focus on structured tuition, clear guidance, and steady progress. Whether you need manual or automatic driving lessons, refresher driving lessons, or support to pass your driving test quickly, the focus remains on helping you build confidence and drive safely. Bristol Intensives Ltd provides a reliable and organised service, with courses designed around your experience level, availability, and goals.
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Southmead Rd, BS34 7QT, Bristol, United Kingdom
- 07434672118
- info@bristolintensives.com
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Top-Quality Driving Lessons
I had a great experience learning to drive with Theo. He was really friendly, calm, and supportive, and explained everything clearly. He made me feel comfortable and confident every lesson. Would definitely recommend him
Very happy customer with a successful result
Theo made me feel super relaxed and confident and my lessons flew by. Pradeep was really helpful and between the two of them they gave me the best experience, and I got my license! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them
Fantastic Driving Course
I chose the 30 hour intensive course and my instructor Pradeep was brilliant. Very patient, calm, knowledgeable, I always felt safe and my anxiety quickly disappeared. Pradeep made driving feel enjoyable and built my confidence, allowing me to pass first time with only 4 minors. Really nice car to learn in as well, and very professional communication online with Pradeep, dealt very well with an unexpected test cancellation. Couldn't recommend more.
Caitlin
Pradeep was amazing at explaining basic driving concepts and was a lot better than a previous instructor. He really helped me to be more confident in myself.
Pradeep was absolutely superb
Pradeep was absolutely superb! Passed my test first time thanks to his instruction! Fantastic instructor! Thanks so much! Joe
100% recommended
Pradeep was a great instructor, incredibly calm and patient with me, helping me to pass first time. I did a semi intensive course with him over the course of 3 and a half weeks. He always showed up early or on time. He was really helpful in giving observations and tips throughout. He helped me to overcome my nerves and give me the confidence to drive to the best of my ability and pass the test. I would 100% recommend anyone looking to learn to go through Pradeep. In fact, I’ll be looking to do motorway practice lessons with him as soon as I’ve sorted a car.
Theo is a brilliant instructor!
Theo is a brilliant instructor! He was always very patient with me and he always explained everything very very clearly. He is so kind and helped me immensely on the run up to my test (which I passed first time)! Thank you so much for everything!!
Pradeep is a brilliant instructor
Pradeep is a brilliant instructor. He has a calm demeanour and gives clear and concise instructions. I started my lessons very nervous and Pradeep worked with me to overcome my nerves and pass my test first time! Would recommend to anyone.
Recently
Recently, I wrapped up a 20-hour intensive automatic driving course with Theo, with a couple of hours spent learning from Pradeep as well. These instructors are not only exceptionally friendly but also very knowledgeable, patient, and supportive.After failing five manual driving tests and taking a long hiatus from driving, I decided to switch to automatic in my own car. Suspecting I might have undiagnosed dyspraxia, as I struggle with left/right differentiation, spatial awareness, and distance judgment, I was relieved to find that both instructors were experienced in teaching students with dyspraxia and ADHD. I reached out to the company with my background for advice on how many hours I needed, and they suggested 20, which proved to be just the right amount. Theo was incredibly accommodating, scheduling lessons around my work hours and even on weekends if necessary. They quickly arranged a test for me as well.Whenever I had doubts or felt my confidence dipping, Theo skillfully helped me regain my self-assurance.I ultimately passed with only one minor fault, something I never thought possible!Their numerous positive reviews are well-deserved, and I highly recommend them to anyone aiming to pass their driving test.
Amazing instructor
Amazing instructor , taught me alot in the month of lessons and passed my test with 0 minors ,highly recommend Pradeep.
Pradeep was a brilliant instructor
Pradeep was a brilliant instructor. He was friendly and calm and gave me the confidence to pass my test and begin to enjoy driving. I wouldn’t have passed without him!
Pradeep was an amazing instructor.
Pradeep was an amazing instructor.
I had been let down by a previous company promising me availability and letting me down but Pradeep fitted my intensive lessons in a relatively short amount of time. He was organised and the communication and booking process was great.
Lessons were tailored to what I needed, he kept my confidence high whilst being honest and noting areas I needed to work on. Being seven months pregnant and having ‘baby brain’ alongside a lack of left/right instinct I assumed it would take me several attempts at the test which I was worried about not being able to do before the baby came however I passed first time. Overall wonderful experience and I would highly recommend. Thank you.
25 hour intensive
I recently completed a 25-hour intensive driving course with Theo, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very first lesson, Theo was patient, clear, and incredibly supportive. He explained everything in a way that made sense, built my confidence quickly, and always stayed calm, even when I wasn’t!
The lessons were well-structured and focused on exactly what I needed to improve. Theo’s attention to detail and practical tips made a huge difference, and thanks to his guidance, I passed my driving test!
I highly recommend Theo to anyone looking for a professional, friendly, and effective driving instructor. Couldn’t have done it without him
5 stars - thanks Pradeep!
I finally passed my driving test thanks to Pradeep. He’s incredibly calm and patient, making you really comfortable behind the wheel. He explains things really clearly and is also a generally lovely person. I will miss our lessons, thanks Pradeep!
Great experience, great teacher
Had a great experience with Pradeep. He was very communicative from the start with helpful videos and reading. A really calm, clear but honest presence during the lessons with lessons being tailored to specifically what I needed to address my weaknesses. When it came to my test, I felt both confident in my ability and very well prepared thanks to Pradeep, and I passed first time!
Excellent instructor for any learner who wants to drive
The most chilled out instructor ever. A calming presence who gets you to actually drive straight off the bat. After a few poor experiences with previous instructors Prad was a breath of fresh air. He gave me all the skills I needed to tackle the roads head on and was full of gentle constructive criticism to allow me to feel confident behind the wheel.
Lessons are the full time with no faffing about sat on side roads and he demystified parallel parking and reversing with simple explanations.
Im sure my early manoeuvres have left him with a hefty chiropractor bill but couldn't recommend him highly enough!
Eternal thanks from this late to learn driver!!
Theo is a brilliant instructor
Theo is a brilliant instructor, he's very funny, reliable and clear in his instructions. His humour took the edge off of those lessons I found a bit more challenging and it just helps you relax. I'd highly recommend Theo to anyone learning but definitely those that are feeling a little anxious about facing the complexities of the road! I'll be keeping him in mind for any learners I come across!
Highly recommend!
I booked an intensive 20 hour course to brush up on my driving having had a break from lessons for a few months. Pradeep was super helpful in getting everything booked for me and putting me in touch with my instructor Theo. I was very anxious about getting back to driving having had a not so great experience with a previous instructor. However, Theo instantly put me at ease. He was so patient and a very calming presence. He increased my confidence so much and was always very kind and considerate - especially as I'm 7 months pregnant! I'm so happy to have passed first time. I couldn't recommend Bristol Intensives and Theo strongly enough. Thank you so much!
I passed my driving test first time…
I passed my driving test first time with no faults, all thanks to Pradeep! He’s an incredibly patient, calm, and knowledgeable instructor who made every lesson enjoyable and stress free. His clear explanations and encouragement really helped build my confidence. I couldn’t recommend Pradeep enough. He’s a fantastic instructor and I’m so grateful for all his support!
Highly, highly recommended!
I finally passed my driving test after an intensive course with Pradeep! He is a fantastic instructor: patient, kind, and carefully explained and taught me everything I needed to pass my test. I passed this morning with only a minor fault - which is a substantial improvement from my previous test (with a different instructor).
He is impressively punctual, always ready to start bang on time, not a minute early or late, which was hugely appreciated.
If you, like me, have struggled with weekly/bi-weekly lessons or got stuck in your driving progress, I cannot recommend Pradeep's intensive courses enough.
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