GS Driver Training (the whole team) were tremendous, great friendly instruction, & above all, so much patience :-) Thank you all (Gary, Dan, Seamus, Andy) for a fun and educational experience!
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What a fantastic experience all round with GS Driver Training. We set them a really tough challenge in terms of time scales, for a C1+E licence, and they did everything in their power to help. Great t... See more
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Had a thoroughly lovely time driving an HGV!! A childhood wish to be a lorry driver when it all looked as simple as toodling about in my wagon, stopping for Olympic Breakfasts at Little Chef! Booking... See more
Exceptional driving school….. had the very good fortune to work with instructor Darren ‘Daz’ for 3 days to undertake D1+E training. Incredibly professional, very experienced and doesn’t miss a thin... See more
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Unlock your potential behind the wheel with GS Driver Training, the award-winning HGV driving school in Surrey. From rookies to seasoned drivers, we offer comprehensive training programs tailored to your needs. Ready to elevate your skills and embark on a fulfilling career? Join us on the road to success!
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Stovolds Hill , GU6 8TB, Cranleigh, United Kingdom
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GS Driver Training - EXCELLENT!
GS Driver Training (the whole team) were tremendous, great friendly instruction, & above all, so much patience :-) Thank you all (Gary, Dan, Seamus, Andy) for a fun and educational experience!
19 June 2026
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Very friendly instructor
Very friendly instructor, the one hour taster was great fun!
A sign board at the site would be helpful to confirm that you have arrived at the right place.
16 June 2026
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Had a great experience
Had a great experience. Friendly, knowledgeable instructors that delivered just enough guidance on all the parts that matter. VERY happy to have passed and off to drive my horse lorry!!
5 May 2026
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What a fantastic experience all round…
What a fantastic experience all round with GS Driver Training. We set them a really tough challenge in terms of time scales, for a C1+E licence, and they did everything in their power to help. Great training and a great instructor. Really professional service which we will definitely use again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend!
28 April 2026
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Hi Adam,
Thank you for such a fantastic review — we really appreciate it!
We know the timescales were tight, so we’re really pleased we could support you in achieving your C1+E licence. It’s great to hear you were happy with both the training and the instructor.
We always aim to provide professional and efficient HGV driver training, especially when working to challenging deadlines, so your feedback means a lot to the team.
Thanks again for your recommendation — we look forward to working with you again in the future!
Best regards,
GS Driver Training Team
What a great thing to do
What a great thing to do! My husband has always wanted to drive a big truck so it was a birthday present! But I also thought I might like to give it a go! And also drove .
Great instructors ,relaxed atmosphere ,very patient and highly recommended for a great Experience at GS Driver Training
There is a cafe on the other side of the airfield where you can get a nice sandwich and a good coffee
30 April 2026
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Hi Mrs Allen,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! What a fantastic birthday idea — we’re really glad you both came along and gave it a go 😊
It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the experience and felt comfortable with our instructors. We always aim to keep things relaxed, friendly, and supportive — especially for first-time drivers of big trucks!
We’re also impressed you decided to jump in and drive too — that’s what we love to see!
And yes, the café across the airfield is a bit of a hidden gem ☕🥪
Thanks again for your recommendation, and we hope to see you both again in the future!
Best wishes,
GS Driver Training Team
A great team
A great team who are friendly and put you at ease. Gary got me through my D1 first time. very happy with the service throughout.
30 April 2026
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Hi Helen,
Thank you for your kind words — we really appreciate your feedback!
We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with the team and felt at ease throughout your training. A huge congratulations on passing your D1 first time — that’s a fantastic achievement! 🚐👏
I’ll be sure to pass your comments on to Gary — he’ll be pleased to know he helped you succeed.
Wishing you all the best with your driving, and thank you again for choosing GS Driver Training!
Best regards,
GS Driver Training Team
C1 Driver Training
Great communication from the start of the booking process through to the instructors for my C1 Driver training. Sharee, Gary and Andy were great and got me passed first time. Thank you
14 April 2026
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Hi Lee,
Thank you for your great feedback — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Congratulations on passing your C1 driver training first time on 14 April — a fantastic achievement! It’s great to hear that the communication from booking through to training met your expectations, and that Sharee, Gary, and Andy supported you every step of the way.
We’re proud to deliver high-quality C1 driver training, and it’s brilliant to see that reflected in your experience.
Wishing you all the best moving forward, and if we can help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best regards,
GS Driver Training Team
Excellent
I cannot recommend GS Driver Training, and my instructor, Andy, enough! I passed my C1 test first time, which I really didn’t think I would before I attended. I did a full day of intensive training (8 hours), with my manoeuvre test on day 1, and my practical exam the following day with an hour’s driving before the test. Andy just did the best job teaching me! He was extremely professional, instructed in a clear way, was kind and supportive (I may have had a bit of a cry when practising the reversing as I’m used to all the gadgets and cameras in my car!), and gave me all the different tips for the test routes, which we drove before my test. I hadn’t ever driven in Guildford and the surrounding areas before the course, so all of the roads felt brand new - I feel this shows how well he prepared me. So thank you GS, thank you Andy - I will recommend you to all my horsey mum friends needing to upgrade from their trailers!
30 March 2026
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Hi Clementine,
Thank you for such a fantastic review — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Huge congratulations on passing your C1 test first time, especially after completing the intensive training over just a couple of days — that’s a brilliant achievement! It’s great to hear how supported and well-prepared you felt throughout, even when tackling the reversing (it’s a big adjustment without all the usual car tech!).
Andy will be delighted to hear your kind words — we’re very proud of the clear, supportive, and professional training he delivers.
It’s also great to hear you felt confident driving in Guildford and the surrounding areas, especially as it was all new to you — that really shows the quality of your preparation.
Thank you again for recommending us, especially to others needing C1 driver training for horseboxes — it means a lot.
Wishing you all the best, and if we can help in the future, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best regards,
GS Driver Training Team
Lovely experience, highly recommend!
Had a thoroughly lovely time driving an HGV!! A childhood wish to be a lorry driver when it all looked as simple as toodling about in my wagon, stopping for Olympic Breakfasts at Little Chef! Booking was super easy with Sharree, then meeting Andy at the aerodrome and being introduced to my “whip” for the session - a lovely smooth experience overall. Andy was super patient, and calm, whilst I squeaked with excitement every time the air brakes hissed or I cleared a corner. Highly recommend the experience, it was worth the 2hr drive to Dunsfold. Thank you so much!
4 March 2026
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Great team at GS driver training
Great team at GS driver training. I’m so pleased I went to them for my C+E car to Artic course , I passed all the exams and tests first time with the help of this great a great team , Dan , Andy & Sheamus thank you 🙏
Tony 👍
27 January 2026
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Hi Tony,
Thank you for the great review — we really appreciate your feedback.
Huge congratulations on passing your C+E (car to artic) course first time — that’s a fantastic achievement! It’s great to hear the team supported you through all the exams and tests and helped you get over the line.
We’ll be sure to pass your thanks on to Dan, Andy, and Sheamus — they’ll be pleased to know they made a difference.
Wishing you all the best in your driving career, and if we can help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best regards,
GS Driver Training Team
I arranged an adventure via Into The…
I arranged an adventure via Into The Blue, and it truly surpassed what I had imagined! Andy, the instructor, was exceptional, and I wholeheartedly suggest this experience to everyone. Grateful for an amazing day!
30 December 2025
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Hi Jesse,
Thank you for the fantastic review — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We’re so pleased to hear your HGV driving experience booked through Into The Blue exceeded expectations — that’s exactly what we aim for! Andy will be delighted to hear your kind words; he takes great pride in making each session enjoyable and memorable.
We’re glad you had such an amazing day with us, and thank you for recommending the experience to others.
All the best, and if you ever fancy getting back behind the wheel or taking the next step into HGV training, we’d love to help.
Best regards,
GS Driver Training Team
GS Driver Training. What a great Team
From the initial booking with Sharree to meeting Gary and the team I've just had the best time in a training environment that I can remember. At the start I made so many mistakes (sorry Dan) but they just said "it's ok let's do it again". Through the lessons up to my driving test where their positive encouragement and support really helped with my successful outcome. Thankyou
11 November 2025
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Thank you so much, Richard! 🌟 Huge congratulations on your success — we’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with the team. It’s great that from booking with Sharree through to training with Gary and Dan, you felt supported and encouraged every step of the way.
Mistakes are all part of the learning process, and it’s wonderful to see your hard work and perseverance pay off. Well done again from all of us at GS Driver Training — enjoy your new licence and safe driving! 🚛👏
We can’t wait to see you again for your CPC training and tests. If you need any help in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us — we’re always happy to help!
The best
5 star people . Absolutely amazed at the expertise of you guys . Thank you for guiding me through my class 2 .
From first contact to passing my test you have been fantastic
Dan built the structure
Helen provided the relevant legal side
Gary carved into a masterpiece
And finally Séamus polished it all off.
End result not only passing my class 2 but a better driver because of these amazing people
Would highly recommend
10 October 2025
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Thank you so much, Rhys! 🌟 What a fantastic review — we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It’s amazing to hear that the whole team — Dan, Helen, Gary, and Seamus — played a part in helping you not only pass your Class 2 test but also become a better, more confident driver.
We’re so proud of your achievement and thrilled that you enjoyed every step of your training journey. Thanks again for the recommendation — and we hope to see you back soon for your C+E when you’re ready! 🚛👏
HGV driving experience
Really enjoyed my HGV driving experience this afternoon. Ben, the instructor, was very good at explaining how to tackle each of the manoeuvres. It was very interesting to see the world through an HGV drivers windscreen and realise what can/can’t be seen in the mirrors.
27 October 2025
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Thank you, Helen! 🚛✨ We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your HGV driving experience. It’s always an eye-opener seeing the road from an HGV driver’s perspective, and we’re glad Ben’s clear guidance made the experience both educational and enjoyable.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback — and we hope to see you again for another go behind the wheel soon! 👏
hgv driving experience…
Just had 1hr hgv driving experience with Ben. What a fantastic hr. The driving and reversing was well worth the drive down from Sheffield. Again absolutely fantastic thanks.if you are thinking about it definitely do it.
27 October 2025
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Thank you, Gary! 🚛🙌 We’re so glad to hear you had a fantastic HGV driving experience with Ben — it’s brilliant that you enjoyed both the driving and reversing sessions, and even made the trip all the way from Sheffield to join us!
We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It’s great to know the experience was worth the journey — thanks again, and we hope to see you back behind the wheel soon! 👏
I highly recommend the GS Driver…
I highly recommend the GS Driver Training!
They made the process of obtaining my HGV licence C+E. straightforward and easy to follow.
All of the staff were kind, patient and helpful, which made what could have been a stressful experience very manageable.
It was an all-round 5-star experience, and I am very happy.
Huge thanks also go to the amazing, Dan and Andy.
26 September 2025
Reply from GS Driver Training
Thank you so much, Nexhat! 🌟 Huge congratulations on achieving your C+E licence — that’s an amazing accomplishment! We’re delighted to hear that you found the whole process straightforward and supportive from start to finish.
It’s wonderful to know that Dan and Andy helped make your training such a positive and stress-free experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation — well done again, and we wish you all the best on the road ahead! 🚛👏
Over the moon
Very happy! Did the accelerated 24hr C+E course and passed first time. Thank you very much to Seamus, my instructor, and the other guys at GS for helping me achieve a life goal!!!
7 October 2025
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Congratulations! 🎉 We’re absolutely thrilled to hear you passed your C+E test first time — that’s a huge achievement! Completing the accelerated 24-hour course is no small task, and it’s great to know that Séamus and the rest of the GS team helped you reach such an important milestone.
We’re over the moon for you too — well done on achieving your life goal, and we wish you all the best as you enjoy the road ahead! 🚛👏
Had an amazing time here the guys were…
Had an amazing time here the guys were really helpful passed my class 2 first time I highly recommend these guys they are lovely people.
10 October 2025
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Reply from GS Driver Training
Thanks so much, Max! 🙌
We really appreciate your kind words — it was a pleasure having you train with us. Huge congratulations again on passing your Class 2 first time! 🚛👏
Wishing you all the best for your driving career ahead — stay safe on the road! 👊
#HGVTraining #Class2 #FirstTimePass #GSDriverTraining
A thank you from Surrey Fire & Rescue
Surrey Fire & Rescue needed to source 3a Reversing testing for our firefighters. GS Driver Training were flexible and able to deliver this testing to suit our practical driving courses over the last year. Very grateful for their assistance in our process to train emergency response drivers.
2 October 2025
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Reply from GS Driver Training
We’re proud to have supported Surrey Fire & Rescue Service over the past year, providing Cat C Module 3A reversing tests for their firefighters. 💪
Their team needed flexible, reliable testing to align with their practical driver training — and we were delighted to assist in helping train emergency response drivers who keep our communities safe. 👨🚒👏
A huge thank you to Surrey Fire & Rescue for the trust and partnership — it’s been a privilege to play a small part in your vital work. 🙏
#SurreyFireAndRescue #EmergencyServices #HGVTraining #CPlusE #DriverTraining #GSDriverTraining #ProudToSupport
Completed my C1 Driver training this…
Completed my C1 Driver training this week and passed with only two driving faults. I wouldn't have got through it without the support of Andy and Gary. The team at GS Driver Training are down to earth, you can have a right laugh and a good chat with them.
I would recommend this training school to anyone needing to complete a driving course.
Thank you once again 😊
19 June 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from GS Driver Training
Hi Monique,
Massive congratulations on passing your C1 driver training — and with just two driving faults, that’s a fantastic result! 🎉🚐
We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience and felt supported by both Andy and myself. It means a lot to know you felt comfortable, had a few laughs, and still smashed your goal. That’s exactly the kind of environment we aim to create at GS Driver Training.
Thanks so much for the kind words and recommendation — we’re really proud of you!
Wishing you all the best on the road ahead,
Gary & the GS Team 👏😊
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