126 Lockesley Drive Orpington BR5 2AE
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Automatic Driving Lessons with Matt Shurmer
🚗 Welcome to Matt Shurmer Driving School covering Orpington and Bromley. 🚗
Hi- I'm Matt Shurmer and I offer high quality automatic driving lessons where your learning experiences will be made as easy, and as enjoyable, as I can possibly make them.
I am going to teach you how to pass your driving test but, more importantly, feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel every day, covering the following local areas:
BR5 (Orpington/ St Paul's & St Mary Cray/ Petts Wood)
BR6 (Orpington/ Locksbottom/ Green St Green/ Farnborough/ Chelsfield),
BR1 (Bromley/Bickley)
BR2 (Bromley Common/ Hayes/ Keston)
BR7 (Chislehurst)
Take a look at my pupil's Test Passes ⭐and read the Customer Reviews ⭐and let the pupils tell you why we are the best choice you'll make when looking for an automatic driving school 👍
📱📱📱Call, message or Whatsapp me now: 07761 270971 📱📱📱
The Most Recent test passes and Customer Reviews
Wei Jin T | Orpington
Wei Jin T | Orpington
💪🔥💥FIRST TIME TEST PASS- ZERO FAULTS 💥🔥💪
I'm so pleased to be able to say a huge well done to Wei Jin from Orpington who absolutely smashed his automatic driving test today 2nd May FIRST TIME with an amazing zero faults- the perfect drive. 👌
"Matt was extremely meticulous and patient throughout the entire process."
Alex W | Bromley
🔥⭐💪SECOND TIME TEST PASS- JUST 3 FAULTS💪⭐🔥
The biggest of congratulations goes to Alex W from Bromley who passed her automatic driving test today 2nd April 2025 at the second attempt, with just 3 driving faults! 👏👏👏
"Matt’s teaching methods are clear, concise and easy to follow."
Victoria B | Orpington
Victoria B | Orpington
🚗💥👊FIRST TIME TEST PASS- ONLY 2 FAULTS!!👊💥🚗
Massive congratulations to Victoria B from Orpington who breezed through her automatic driving test today 13th March 2025 FIRST TIME with just 2 driving faults!
"Matt was always very kind and patient while teaching me to drive."
WHY DO SO MANY PUPILS CHOOSE TO LEARN WITH Matt?
"Matt has always created a positive and encouraging environment from the first lesson."
"Matt has always created a positive and encouraging environment from the first lesson."
"Matt has always created a positive and encouraging environment from the first lesson."
* Recommendations from friends and family
* Local Reputation
"I always found Matt clear with his instruction, patient and encouraging."
"Matt has always created a positive and encouraging environment from the first lesson."
"Matt has always created a positive and encouraging environment from the first lesson."
* Patience and friendliness
* Local Company
* Quality of Teaching
*Great with nervous/ anxious pupils
PEOPLE ALSO ASK...
Will I drive on my first lesson?
Are you more or less expensive than others?
Will I drive on my first lesson?
Absolutely, definitely, YES! You will definitely be driving on your first lesson.
If you are new to driving, I will drive you to a suitable location to get you started. It’s vital that your first few lessons are conducted in an area that will ensure your success and build your confidence.
I will take a few minutes to record your licence details, test your eyesight and explain how to adjust your seat, head restraint and make sure you are comfortable.
I will then explain the controls that you will need to operate during your first lesson.
You will then be given a briefing on the move off and stop procedure with a short discussion to ensure you understand what is required.
You will then be given full talk through and will be guided through your practical driving session. You will be able to learn at your own pace and will progress through each topic as and when you feel ready.
How long should my lessons be?
Are you more or less expensive than others?
Will I drive on my first lesson?
I find that, for most pupils, taking a 90-minute or 2- hour lesson every week proves to be the most successful strategy for most students.
90- minute or 2- hour lessons are far more beneficial to you! You will learn far more for your money and you will also be test ready quicker. You will have a decent amount of condensed learning in one go, with time to digest and be focused for your next lesson.
Taking a regular weekly lesson has proven success as it provides continuity, the retention of knowledge, and it will reduce your learning period. We will aim to offer you a regular lesson slot that you can book in advance and keep from the time you commence your lessons until you pass your test.
You will also be able to book more than one lesson slot per week should you wish to reduce your learning period and be test ready sooner (subject to instructor availability).
Are you more or less expensive than others?
Are you more or less expensive than others?
Are you more or less expensive than others?
That is a really good question.
Most people wrongly assume that all driving instructors and schools are the same! We are absolutely not.
I am extremely proud of the quality and the overall unique service that the school provides.
Some schools just offer you the lessons themselves, whereas we provide a complete service including free online theory training, free training book, free dedicated 'Learn to Drive' app, and free additional help for nervous or anxious pupils.
A number of local schools also price their lessons by 50 minutes, which makes them look A LOT cheaper than us, whereas in reality we are all priced really closely.
How many hours do you think I will need?
Are you more or less expensive than others?
Honestly, I don't know.
It really is impossible for me to know until you begin your tuition and I see how you respond to me, the car, and the learning experience.
The DVSA suggest that the average is around 45- 50 hours, but in reality I find that most of my students are test ready sooner than that.
It really does depend on the individual, but my recommendation is to talk more specifically about this once I have seen you a couple of times.
Do you teach people with additional needs?
Yes, I do, and I usually really enjoy it, but it does depend on the circumstances.
I do not pretend to be an expert, or that I possess special training for certain disabilities.
But I do have substantial experience of both living with, and teaching people, who come under the umbrella of the autistic spectrum, have dyslexia/ dyspraxia or other additional needs, so I am happy to chat and see if we match up.
Do you offer driving lessons near me?
If you live in Orpington (BR5/ BR6), Sidcup (DA14/ DA15), Bromley (BR1/ BR2, BR7) and Swanley (BR8) then yes I do!
Pupils will often select an instructor on a 'near me' basis, but instructors generally all know our closest localities really well, so you don't necessarily need to choose an instructor who lives the closest to you.