Driving lessons in Bognor Regis
Donna
01243 884647
Lesson price: £45 an hour
Manual Driving Lessons
First Lesson Free- As a welcome to my new drivers I am currently offering you a driving lesson free when you book your first ten hours with me.
My name is Donna, I am based in Bognor Regis and I teach locally and in the Chichester area. I look forward to teaching you the skills to make you a safe driver and pass your driving test.
A little about me
During my career, I have worked in the catering industry where I built my own business based inside a large corporation. I enjoy walking, hiking and holidays in the sun.
I decided to become a driving instructor as I like meeting people and as a driving instructor, I meet people from many cultures and backgrounds.
Developing new drivers to not only pass their driving tests but to be safe drivers on our busy road network is highly satisfying and important to me. I aim to present my lessons in a fun and effective style because I know that if your lessons are fun, you will learn quickly and to a deeper level. The benefit of this approach is that you will be a considerably safer driver.
Should you need it, I will also help you with your theory test, when we commence your driving lessons.
Having lived locally for a long time, you can rest assured that I am familiar with the local roads that can be challenging for new drivers and I will help you to understand and safely negotiate and drive on those roads.
I teach in the Bognor, Barnham and Chichester areas along with the surrounding villages. I do have a limited amount of availability at weekends as I know when you are working full time or in full-time education it is not always possible to get time off in the week.
Possibly you hold a full driving licence and have just bought a new car and would like 'Refresher Driving Lessons' to build your confidence.
You may also have had a time away from driving, or not driven in the UK for a while. I can carry out your refresher driving lessons in my dual-controlled car first, then in your own car if you would prefer.
First Lesson Free- As a welcome to my new drivers I am currently offering you a one-hour driving lesson free when you book your first ten hours with me.
For your first lesson call 0333 772 9842
I look forward to meeting you soon and getting you to pass your Driving Test and becoming a safe driver.
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What students said about learning with Donna
Aaron
There was never a dull moment when driving with Donna, very kind and supportive and always having a laugh which creates a fun drive, Donna did amazing preparing me for my test and I was able to pass first time.
Abbie
Wow! I cannot thank Prime Driving enough! Donna helped me pass FIRST time. Not once did I feel uncomfortable or unprepared! Cannot recommend enough. Well and truly worth every penny!
Aimee
Donna was wonderful, passed first time!
Alex
Best driving school, best instructor Donna many thx for you
Ameli
Donna Carey was an amazing driving instructor who got me from beginner to passing first time within 6 months. She made me feel so comfortable and confident in my driving. Shes reliable and wants the best for her students. I highly recommend her for anyone who's looking for high quality teaching. Thank you so much.
Annabelle
I had Donna as a driving instructor and she was very good!! She made me feel relaxed and was encouraging. Every lesson I felt more confident. Definitely would recommend :))
Annettka
I had an exceptional experience learning to drive with my instructor Donna. Her patience and kindness made all the difference in building my confidence behind the wheel. With her expert guidance and supportive teaching style, I was able to pass my driving test. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking to learn how to drive in a calm and positive environment. Her dedication to her students is evident in every lesson, and I'm truly grateful for her help in achieving this milestone."
Ashley
Donna is my most amazing tutor ever. She made everything clear, easier and supportive. I would definitely recommend her for my friends and family 😍
Bekka
Donna is a fabulous instructor, I couldn’t recommend her enough! I passed first time all thanks to her brilliant teaching and support . She was always encouraging , caring and friendly . Thank you so much Donna !
Callum
Had Donna as my driving instructor, great lessons and always made it fun and enjoyable. Passed first time with just one minor thanks to Donna! Thank you very much!
Camron
I passed first time with Donna! She is without a doubt the most amazing driving instructor. Donna is kind, patient and will always happily go at your own pace. She is a respectful teacher. I am grateful for you helping me pass my test, can not Fault her at all, Thank you very much.!!
Cara
Donna has given me so much love, support and confidence throughout my lessons with her, giving me the pushes I need to pass my test, without her I wouldn’t have passed first time.
Thank you Donna for being there for me.
Lessons with Donna are comfortable, informative and she makes you feel calm and like you have control of your vehicle.
Charles
Donna is amazing… so friendly and helped me become a confident and safe driver. Supported me with my THEORY which I PASSED FIRST TIME and with my PRACTICAL which I PASSED FIRST TIME. I would highly recommend her as she is so knowledgeable and just damn right brilliant at what she does. Thankyou Donna❤️
Charlotte
Thank you so much to Donna for helping me pass first time, no faults! Donna was an amazing instructor, really patient and kind. Really easy to chat to so put me at ease immediately. I would highly recommend her to anyone! So glad she helped me on this journey! Thank you again!
Christopher
Amazing!!! Passed first time. Massive thanks to Donna for helping it was an absolute pleasure to learn. Only 1 driving fault.
Claudia
Donna is absolutely fabulous, she made my lessons relaxed and filled with laughter. I have grown so much in confidence couldn’t recommend Donna enough!
Diana
Donna is an AMAZING instructor and I highly recommend her if you are completely starting from the beginning or re-starting like I did. Donna is one of a kind!!
I re-started my driving lessons in November 2022, after covid put a halt to my previous driving plans. Every lesson with Donna has been the most fun, memorable and positive experience ever and completely changed my mindset on driving which I can only thank her for!!
Dolcie
I had Donna as my driving instructor and honestly, don’t think I could of passed without her. I have had other driving instructors but Donna was by far the best. She helped me overcome my driving anxiety which was something I never thought I could do.
So thank you so much, would definitely recommend!!
Dylan
Donna is a Lovely lovely women. Really friendly and amazing teacher. Always positive even if you make a mistake. 100% recommend!!
Eleanor
I passed first time with great thanks to Donna. I found her instruction easy to follow, very in-depth which gave me confidence.
I found her manner calm but enthusiastic. Her communication was excellent and she didn’t let me down last minute. Overall I had a great experience and would highly recommend her to anyone who is nervous about learning to drive. Thank you donna you are a star!
Eliza
Donna was so helpful and lovely she’s very understanding. I passed my theory and practical first time because how helpful she is she went over everything with me I was barely nervous the day of my test. Couldn’t recommend someone more!
Ella
Just passed my test first time thanks to Donna!
Donna is an amazing driving instructor, she made me feel comfortable and was very supportive. I am so happy that i’ve passed, but I will miss seeing and talking to Donna each week. Thanks so much Donna!
Ella
Donna is an amazing instructor! I felt so supported throughout my lessons and passed first time with no driving faults!
Ella
Great driving instructor (Donna) super supportive, passed first time with 2 driving faults. Highly recommend :)
Emma
I had Donna as my instructor and she was so lovely and easy to learn with, wouldn’t of wanted anyone better
Estofania
I'm really happy with Donna, I passed my test on the first try and she was all the time very supportive, very patient and in every lesson she gave me feedback to improve on my driving. And most importantly she is a lovely person.
Hannah
I had Donna as my instructor and we got on like a house on fire from the get go, after learning with male instructors before and not being successful, I took a 8 year gap between learning to drive again and I’m glad I waited for Donna.
I was so nervous and couldn’t believe I could do it but after our first lesson she gave me all the confidence and reassurance I needed to pass this time round. I was so receptive to her teaching style and I can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t be! She’s just amazing and I will miss her and our lessons.
I couldn’t have done without you Donna! You’ll never know how thankful I am all I needed was to wait and find Donna and I’m so glad I did 😌
Harriet
I returned to driving a bit later than your average student and I was very anxious about the whole prospect of driving. Donna put me at ease almost immediately. I always felt safe in the car with Donna and she was both kind and patient. I never thought it was possible and yet here I am with a licence, all thanks to Donna!
Heydi
"I am super happy because I have passed my driving test successfully and on the first attempt. Thank you so much Donna for all your help and patience!!! ."
Holly
Passed my test first time with the help of amazing Donna. She's always so calm and reassuring and just a wonderful teacher. So so happy and thankful.
Irina
Learning how to drive with Donna has been great and fun, can't thank her enough! I passed on my first try, couldn't be happier! Would highly recommend, absolutely great service
Ishy
It was truly a great experience, Donna has helped me so much over the past year, our lessons were always so fun and she was always so kind and patient with me! Happy to say i’ve finally passed all thanks to her! Would definitely recommend
Issy
Donna is an amazing driving instructor. She's very funny and calm and always gives you the confidence you need. She helped me so much with my confidence and my motivation to do well:)
Jake
I had donna from prime driving , she was very patient and professional, would definitely recommend
Jenny
I came to Donna after searching for a driving instructor for a while and we got on instantly.
she is one of the kindest and most patient people you will ever meet, she really understands what it’s like to be a new driver and empathises with her students, she remains calm and professional regardless of mistakes which helped me stay calm and build confidence when driving.
Her hard work and encouragement allowed me to pass after just a couple of months despite having no driving experience when first coming to her. Donna really made me feel comfortable driving so I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is a bit nervous about starting to drive or anyone who just wants an encouraging, knowledgeable instructor.
Jess
Learning with Donna was incredible.
She made learning fun and her directions were simple and easy to follow. Mistakes never felt scary or intimidating and my nerves instantly disappeared when driving with Donna. She never let me down and always made passing my test a priority- her commitment to my success was second to none. She gave me the confidence to navigate new situations and pass in less than 5 months with 0 minors! I am so incredibly grateful for Donna, her kindness and humour shone through in everything we encountered. I cannot recommend her enough! I will miss our lessons but know she has taught me everything I need to stay safe on the roads
Thank you, Donna! You have been truly incredible - I will miss you! 🫶
Joanna
Donna is an amazing driving instructor. Super nice and a great teacher. I woukd recommend her to anyone. Shes a star
Joe
I took lessons with Donna, one of the driving instructors at prime driving school bognor and she was excellent such a friendly and nice lady. Made me feel really comfortable and helped me pass with 1 minor so would recommend her for definitely!
Jonny
Amazing driving instructor! Passed on my first try with only 4 minors! I’m so happy I went with this driving instructor and not any other! The support is absolutely phenomenal! Thank you so much Donna!!!!!
Josh
I was taught by Donna, I started off quite unconfident but Donna effortlessly takes all the stress out of lessons, she knows all the routes + test itself inside out so you're fully prepared. Lessons were super easy - Donna naturally creates a very positive and supportive learning environment - I immediately felt very relaxed on the road. Really can't thank Donna enough for her help!
Julien
I passed my practical driving test for the first time!! I can’t express how happy I am. Donna is amazing, She really teach you the right things to do. I enjoyed having lessons with her lessons are not booring, And it’s very detailed. Thank you so much Donna!
Kamila
Donna was my driving instructor. Would greatly recommend. Not only is she an excellent instructor and loveable person. she worked incredibly well to melt away all my fears about driving and I cannot thank her enough.
It was an absolute pleasure to be taught by her. She is the best person in the world. I will miss her so much.
Kavita
Donna was an incredible instructor. I've been to two different instructors in the past (both were from different company's) but Donna at Prime was a wonderful teacher. She is your biggest cheerleader when you need one. She gives clear instruction and helpful advice and she brings so much positive energy to your lessons.
After a few months of learning with Donna, I recently passed first time and came away with only two minors. I was quite a nervous driver at the start of my learning journey but Donna helped me learn how to manage my nerves throughout each lesson.
Thank you Prime and Donna for having me, it's been fun and I'm so incredibly grateful for all your help in helping me learn how to drive.
Kaylee
Donna is one of the loveliest people i've ever met! She helped me so much to push my anxiety, and thanks to her, I passed!!! Fab driving instructor, so clear and easy to understand.
Thank you so much Donna you are amazing!!!😁😁
Kitty
Lovely driving instructor (Donna) can’t thank her enough!
Lee
Donna is an amazing driving instructor. She instantly put my slightly nervous partner at easy and built up his confidence rapidly. In just 8 hours she got him to test standard. After a further couple of hours prior to his test he has today proudly passed first time! We would without doubt give Donna a 10/10 and she’s an asset to anyone lucky enough to learn to drive with her.
Thank you Donna.
Libby
I got lessons as a Christmas present in 2022 from my partner, I will always say that Donna (my instructor) was the best present he has given me!
Donna made me feel comfortable from the beginning (being very anxious as learning in my late 20s & being 5 months pregnant!) she was honestly the best teacher and made everything so clear to understand all while still having a firm hand when I needed to focus. Honestly couldn’t recommend her more. Will actually miss my lessons!
Lilly
Donna is such an amazing instructor! She is supportive and easy to get along with and always clear with instructions I passed my test with 1 driving fault. Thank you! ☺️
Lilly
I passed first time with Donna! She is without a doubt the most amazing driving instructor.
Donna is kind, patient and will always happily go at your own pace. On my first lesson I was so nervous, but having a chatty and respectful teacher calmed me down instantly. Donna makes it her duty to make you feel comfortable, and i am grateful to have been taught by someone so caring! Thank you x
Lucy
Donna is the best! She helped me learn everything I needed to know, and fully prepared me for my test. I passed first time with 0 Minors!! Thank you so much Donna!
Maddie
Donna was an amazing, lovely driving instructor. Really helped build my confidence and helped me a lot with the big roundabouts.
Madi
best driving school around, cannot recommended enough! donna was an absolutely amazing instructor who i highly advice learning with. always felt comfortable and reassured and managed to fall in love with driving after having anxiety over it for multiple lessons. i learnt to be resilient, patient and confident with my driving as i felt like giving up after failing, but donna made sure we carried on practicing and i got there eventually. only heard good things about this company and all their instructors, highly recommend for anyone starting out with driving.
Mae
Test passed First Time! Cannot express my gratitude and love for Donna as a driving instructor. Such an incredibly patient and empathetic teacher, who knows her stuff. I was so nervous at the thought of learning to drive, but thankfully Donna was able to help build my confidence as a driver, which has now lead me to become a fully licensed driver. Wouldn’t be here without her!
Mai
Just passed my driving test for the first attempt. A big thanks to my instructor Donna, she is so patient and guide me really well during the lesson. She is the best instructor ever!!!
Mason
Passed first time with Donna , only 3 faults , I couldn’t thank her enough , she’s helped me so much with confidence in driving , would definitely recommend
Millie
Excellent service and instructor Donna really put millie at ease and made it fun! She gained confidence very quickly with her :)
(From Millie's dad)
Minnie
Donna is an amazing driving instructor.
I felt very comfortable with her. Not only is she professional but she has a great sense of humour that put me at ease. I highly recommend Donna and the two hour driving lessons because it’s more cost effective. I could not fault Donna in any aspect of her training. Even though I’m ecstatic I passed.
I will be sad not to see Donna every week. I can’t thank you enough.
Molly
I passed my test first time thanks to Donna. I was anxious at first and Donna was brilliant. She makes lessons fun and enjoyable and I looked forward to them every week!.
I would 100% recommend Donna to anyone.
Nabil
I passed from the first time. thanks to Donna, much appreciated.
Natalie
Learning to drive with Donna has been amazing. I have stopped and started learning to drive for so long, but Donna got me passed first time! Donna accommodated all of my working patterns and appreciated my needs as a person and student. Could not recommend a more supportive and skilled instructor.
Nellie
Thank you Donna for sharing your experience, skills
and confidence on the road with me . You put me at ease from day one with your lovely personality and showed me that is never too late to learn driving . Wishing you many succeses with your future pupils. ❤ #youarethebest !!x
Rachael
Donna is incredible! Calmed all of my nerves the minute I got into the car. Helped me pass 1st time with only 1 fault!! Hilariously lovely lady. Would recommend her a 1000x overs
Reeju
I passed my driving test on the first attempt with just one minor fault, and I owe it all to Donna!
Not only is Donna an expert instructor, but she's also incredibly motivating. Donnas words of encouragement, helped me build confidence behind the wheel. She took the time to explain every concept clearly and repeated the same often so that I do not forget the concepts.
Thank you Donna, for helping me achieve this milestone!
Sofia
I just want to say that I had a lovely experience here, having had previously someone who had no real interest in teaching me and would just smoke in the car (somewhere else) :/ - Donna is an amazing instructor!! She’s so kind and thorough with everything she does I couldn’t have asked for someone better, not once did she yell, or was she rude. She did everything with compassion! Because of her I passed in one go, with only one minor, I’m eternally thankful as I did not want to retake cause of uni :) she rlly is a friend & the best teacher 💕
Thomas
Donna was a brilliant driving instructor. Really great energy and extremely welcoming!
Tricia
Donna is the lovely driving instructor. I felt very comfortable with her and all my lessons were enjoyable. Thank you for giving me confidence. Donna is brilliant. I would recommend Donna 100%.to anyone. She is the best.!!!😊
Tunde
Exceptional service from Dona! She has a way of making each lesson simple, it is first attempt, and I passed my test!
Zac
I had Donna as my driving instructor who was absolutely fantastic. Helped me pass first time with only 1 minor fault. She was also excellent at explaining all the concepts and managed to fit me in for lessons despite a really packed schedule. Thanks Donna!!