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What Our Students Say About Rafhat Shah

Matthew Keane

Matthew Keane Photo Had a really helpful and patient instructor in Rif who took the time to explain things to me in a clear and helpful manner. Passed first time due to his teaching skills.

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Sophie

Sophie Photo Rafhat was very patient with me and gave me a lot confidence during my learning journey. He explained everything well.

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Charlotte King

Charlotte King Photo Had a great experience with them as my driving school. Rif was a great instructor; he explained things well and was very knowledgeable about the testing process which helped me build up confidence on the road.

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Cheuk Hang Ng

Cheuk Hang Ng Photo I have just passed my driving test a few days ago with Rif as my instructor. He’s a really patient and positive instructor, always cheer me up when I made mistake and accurately point out the correct way to deal with every situation. He always gives me confidence to be a better driver and keep on improving. If anyone want to get a driving instructor, Rif is always the better option.

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Eden Wood

Eden Wood Photo I was very anxious to start driving but Rif was always so accommodating through my lessons. He taught me everything I needed to know to pass my driving test first time, and to be a safe confident driver. Highly recommend Rif and 1st Driving School.

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Anton Anglin

Anton Anglin Photo Around this time last year I started doing my driving lessons with Rif. He is very calm and patient, very professional & also fun to have on my driving lessons. I have learned a lot on my driving lessons with him filling my gaps to the best of my knowledge preparing for my test. I'm glad that I had Rif as my driving instructor & honesty couldn't have asked for anybody else. It has been a great journey with him & if anybody is looking for a driving instructor i would highly recommend taking lessons with Rif.

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Ogechi Maduba

Ogechi Maduba  Photo Amazing driving lessons with Rif. He was really patient which I found calming as a new driver and also very encouraging. Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor or driving school.

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Sideeq Azad

Sideeq Azad Photo I had driving lessons from Rif before I passed my test first time with him. He is a really good instructor, he quickly taught me what I needed to know for the test. He takes his time to explain how to make certain manoeuvres, etc. He's helped a lot. He's always on time, reliable and patient. As soon as we navigated the basics of driving, he made me practice mock tests by taking me on test routes, which was very useful to me. I highly recommend you take lessons from Rif.

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Zara Evans

Zara Evans Photo I am a student and was hoping to pass whilst in Nottingham and had a test booked 3 weeks in advance of meeting my instructor. Although the lessons were expensive, my instructor Rafhat was great. He provided loads of availability for me and helped me get to know the busier roads I’m not used to and identified my weaknesses quickly so I could improve them in time. I passed first time at Chilwell with around 8/9 hours but had previous driving before.

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Claire Harris

Claire Harris Photo I had lessons with Rif who I can’t recommend more. He put me at ease and was always punctual. I also felt like he had great communication with teaching me harder manoeuvres, which resulted in me passing first time. Overall a great experience with 1st Driving and Rif.

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Joshua Saxton

Joshua Saxton Photo The instructor was easy to learn with and made me feel comfortable and calm whilst driving. Good communication and worth the price.

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Shahzaib Araf

Shahzaib Araf Photo I passed my driving test the other day, and it’s been a wonderful experience. My driving instructor Rafhat was really really nice and was a very very good instructor. I couldn’t have passed without him! He has a very very good heart and was very patient and adjusted his teaching in the way that suited you the best. I would 100% recommend him and I am going to recommend him to a lot of people as well!! If you want to pass quick and be taught good, I would 100% use him!

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Lydia Reynolds

Lydia Reynolds Photo I’ve just passed my driving test with 1st Driving school and couldn’t recommend Rifhat (the driving instructor I had) any more. He’s a fantastic teacher. Very calm and patient. Not only is he great at his job but he’s also a lovely, down to earth guy. I will definitely be recommending him to friends and family looking for driving instructors in Nottingham!

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Millan Solanki

Millan Solanki Photo The instructor Riff was really clear and calm when driving, gave constructive criticism to make me a better driver. Recommend to anyone that wants to become a confident and safe driver.

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Charlotte Weston

Charlotte Weston Photo My driving instructor, Rif, helped me to pass my test first time! He was always punctual, honest and informative in his lessons and about the test process. He was constructive in his feedback and was reliable when booking. Would definitely recommend.

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Chris Leahy

Chris Leahy Photo Rafhat was an excellent instructor, passed with 1 minor within 3 months and with no other driving time then the lessons I had with him.

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Luca Aiello

Luca Aiello Photo From the first day to the last lesson there was a relaxed calm environment within the vehicle. Everything explained was cohesive and brevity, with some tips that as a refresher course and having not driven for a while I didn't know which demonstrated the current knowledge and experience of my instructor. Thank you 1st Driving School for providing high level of instructors, and thank you Raf for being an exceptional instructor who I would highly recommend to anyone starting or looking for a refresher courses.

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Maria York

Maria York Photo I just passed first time thanks to Rif. Lovely instructor, very patient and friendly. Highly recommended.

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Olivia Wroblewska

Olivia Wroblewska Photo Rafhat was a very friendly instructor! Helped me keep my nerves down and pushed me on, helped me to make sure I was ready to move onto the next thing and prepared me really well for my test! Highly recommend!!

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Dinesh Abeyewickreme

Dinesh Abeyewickreme Photo Rafhat, is an outstanding instructor. He was patient and gave me great tips to ace the test. I passed the test without any minor infraction which is a plus for the training standards maintained by Rafhat.

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Alex Curtis

Alex Curtis Photo I had Riff as my instructor. He was very honest but also patient. His instructions on how to execute everything were very clear and simple making it easy to understand. I never felt as if I was forced to progress to something I wasn’t comfortable with however he was very good at knowing when I was ready to move onto a new concept even if I may not know it. Overall I would recommend Riff as an instructor.

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Raman Kaur

Raman Kaur Photo Just passed my driving test for the first time, all thanks to my amazing instructor, Rafhat Shah. His teaching style is structured and he teaches you to love and drive with confidence! He was very supportive and friendly. I would strongly recommend him to new learner. Thanks :)

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Georgia Sims

Georgia Sims  Photo Great experience! Rif was a fantastic instructor. Very patient and always made me feel at ease. Always punctual and great at explaining things! Passed with two minors! Thank you so much.

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Ata Bairayona

Ata Bairayona Photo Patient and Understanding Instructor! My instructor, Rif, was fantastic and really made me feel calm and relaxed during all of our lessons! He always gave me feedback and tailored my lessons to suit my confidence and capabilities, which made me enjoy my lessons even more. Thank you

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Courtney Sherriff

Courtney Sherriff Photo I've had a few lessons with Rif so far and I can't praise him enough. He's been so calm and patient with me, has never shouted if I did something wrong and has always encouraged me to do my best. He always challenges me and tries to push me out of my comfort zone so that I can progress and become more comfortable. Upon starting, I was extremely nervous about driving he helped to calm my nerves, thoroughly explaining everything and always helping should I desperately need it. I've progressed far within these weeks, more than I initially expected and I can't recommend 1st Driving School or Rif enough.

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Iosia Isac

Iosia Isac Photo Best instructor ever! Excellent good teacher, I understood everything he told me.

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