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Driving Lessons Blackheath Village
“It was an enjoyable experience. At first, of course I found the experience of learning to drive very daunting. Tim, was very supportive and encouraging and I always felt that I had him supporting me. Made the learning process very pleasant.”
“Tim as an instructor is the ultimate perfectionist but he will ensure you achieve every part of the driving experience to
the highest of your ability. So as a learner, you feel in safe hands. Everything you cover is test related and I always felt Tim wanted me to do well. I can’t imagine being taught in other way as I feel confident with driving even routes I am unsure of. I feel that I wouldn’t be a threat to any other road users and that I was taught with safety as the main priority. Having passed my test, I would definitely go back to Tim for Advanced Lessons just to ensure proper safety on aspects that the test doesn’t cover.”
“Tim is a funny, supportive and understanding instructor who not only made me pass my test but gave me a huge amount of confidence in all aspects of my driving. I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons and always wanted to ensure all parts of my driving were up to Tim’s very high standards. He was absolutely fabulous and I am very much going to miss all aspects of my driving experience. Thanks a million, Tim.”
Flora Wilson Blackheath Village
Driving School Lee Green
“Thank you so much for everything! Still hasn’t sunk in that I passed. It all went so quick. It was only a few months ago that I was starting! I don’t think I would have passed with anyone else. Thanks for believing in me! I did it!!” Georgiana Spinks of Lee Green
Driving School, Eltham
“Tim, I have two words for you,
Amazing instructor! I just want to say a massive thank you for what you have done for me. I know for a fact I wouldn’t have got this far without your guidance. Passing my driving test is something I know will change my life and I am so thankful that I chose you to help me get to where I am now. I will most definitely recommend you to everyone that I know. Once again, thank you so much. All the best for the future Tim.” Luke Stopperton of Eltham
Driving School Blackheath
"Tim is a great driving instructor; clear, patient and calm without being condescending or dragging out the experience as some do. Having had two terrible experiences with other instructors in the past I wasn’t particularly at ease behind the wheel but Tim helped me get past my nerves of driving in London and I passed my test on my second attempt." Nick Coveney of Blackheath
Driving School Lewisham
"Couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor! Tim gave me the confidence and motivation needed to drive properly and safely on the road. All of which has paid off now that I have passed my test! I would definitely recommend to friends or anyone who is looking for a really good driving instructor. You definitely won’t want to change instructor with this driving school! Absolutely worth the money. Big thank you for everything!!!!" Sara Singh of Lewisham
Driving Lessons Greenwich
"(5 Stars) Tim was a calm and clear instructor who got me to a test standard in what seemed like a quick period of time. He was flexible in fitting my lessons round work commitments and the car was great to drive… Much better value than BSM! Highly recommended (and I got a first time pass – cheers Tim!)" Adrian Dalmedo of Greenwich
Driving Lessons Hither Green
"To anyone looking for an instructor in the Hither Green/ Blackheath/ Lewisham area, I couldn’t recommend Tim Mountain of A-star driving school highly enough. Having found his site though a search on google and a brief chat over the phone where he offered a great deal of 11 lessons for the price of ten, I decided to go ahead and give driving a whirl. I had never driven before so was starting from scratch! The lessons start very slowly, the first lesson we literally drove a few meters and I have to admit I worried that it would take me forever to learn. However as the lessons progressed in pace I realised that these early lessons are crucial to give you a really strong knowledge base so you gain a solid understanding of how the car actually works. Tim was flexible in the timing of lessons, when I started I needed early morning sessions which he was happy to accommodate and then I switched to early evening sessions and he was able to give me 3 hours a week. The roads are quite testing in Hither green’s test centre catchment area, so I would imagine as an instructor you have you have your wits about you when teaching a nervous driver who is struggling with the clutch! Tim was at all times calm and reassuring, even after what I will always know as the great ‘roundabout gate’ debacle of 2013 which scarred me for life, but Tim didn’t bat an eyelid! Tim is a perfectionist, he won’t let you get away with sloppiness – he doesn’t just teach you how to pass the test, he teaches you to really drive safely and have a good awareness of the impact of any mistakes. After every lesson you work through any errors and how to correct them so you are always building on your technique. His reassurance and good humor ensure that you feel confident the whole time, he is not an instructor that you dread seeing due to relentless small talk, he is a real professional and you will be focusing on your driving rather than catching up on each others weeks! That said, once you have built up a rapport we had a real giggle, with a ‘clutch of learners’ and the large bottom incident at hither green station to name just a few! I was very nervous going into my test, Tim has an hour with you before hand and really puts you at ease. I was convinced I’d fail as I didn’t have that much self confidence! But I passed first time with only 6 minor faults and was over the moon! Thank you very much Tim for all your support & wisdom over the last few months, and for anyone considering using Tim, go for it." Joni Sloan of Hither Green
Driving Instructor Blackheath Village
"Simply put, Tim is a brilliant driving instructor and a great guy as well. I hadn’t driven for 12 years before I started lessons with Tim and it took Tim only 8 lessons (2 hours each) to get me successfully through my driving test… with only two minors!! I certainly feel it would have taken a lot longer with another instructor but Tim instilled confidence in me from the start. Tim is not only a very skilled instructor but he has a great way of communicating and getting his point across without making you lose confidence. He is genuine and is only interested in doing the best by his students which is getting them successfully through their test in as short a timeframe as is possible & sensible. I really looked forward to my lessons with Tim and enjoyed his company while I was learning in his fantastic car. I will always recommend anyone looking to learn to drive to call Tim. He offers great value, great tuition, great company and great results." Paul Walton of Blackheath Village
16/03/2026
1st time Driving Test success - Charlton, London SE7
Congratulations to Alexander Gagarin of Charlton, who put it all together when it really mattered and passed his manual driving test today, first time at Sidcup Driving Test Centre. Alexander is an experienced driver from Moscow but just needed some firm guidance as to how to drive safely here and the exacting standards required for the UK test. Nice one Alezander, from your Instructor, Tim Mountain and all the team at A Star Driving School.
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"Just passed my driving test and want to say a big thank you to Tim! He really knows what he’s doing. Super professional and very involved in the learning process. He helped me with every aspect and shared loads of great tips and little tricks about the exam that really made a difference. Definitely recommend him."
Very many congratulations to Ruslan Konoz of Greenwich and Ukraine, who passed his test this morning at Belvedere Driving Test Centre with just 4 driver (minor) faults. Nice one Ruslan, from your Instructor, Tim Mountain and all the team at A Star Driving School.
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" I had a fantastic experience with Tim from drivinglessonsblackheath.com (A Star Driving School). He is an extremely experienced and patient instructor who really understands how to adapt lessons to the individual. Coming from several years of driving experience overseas — and with some bad habits picked up from motorcycle riding — Tim helped me identify and correct those habits in a clear and supportive way.
He significantly boosted my confidence and made sure I understood the key elements needed to pass the UK driving test. His knowledge of the test routes and expectations at a very challenging test centre was invaluable. Thanks to his guidance, I felt well prepared and confident on the day of my test. I highly recommend Tim to anyone looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and supportive driving instructor."
First Time Driving Test Success - Blackheath, London SE3
Many congratulations to Javier Ampuero of Blackheath, who passed his test first time today at Belvedere Driving Test Centre with just a handful of driver (minor) faults. Javier already had a full UK motorcycle licence and therefore only needed 5 x 2 hour lessons to ensure todays result. Nice one, Javier! From your Instructor, Tim Mountain and all the team at A Star Driving School.
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"Tim helped me regain my driving confidence after failing a test with a previous instructor within 8 lessons. He also sent me notes of each lesson by email which helped me understand my faults and what to improve on. Tim was always very professional and even gave me tips on the drive back after I passed my test. Not a single complaint with A Star Driving, thank you Tim!"
Very many congratulations to Miles Standage of Westcombe Park, Blackheath, who passed his test this morning at Sidcup Driving Test Centre with only three driver (minor) faults. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! Well done Miles from your Instructor, Tim Mountain and all the team at A Star Driving School.
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"Driving lessons were really good and the feedback after lessons was always very useful as it was specific and detailed. Tim was very patient and understanding which really helped when learning how to drive, and I would 100% recommend him as a driving instructor!"
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"Flexible lesson times, provided detailed feedback after each lesson.
Very patient instructor, who helped me learn to become a confident driver- would recommend."
First Time Driving Test Success - Charlton, London SE7
Many congratulations to Theo Saldin of Charlton, who passed his test this morning at Bromley Driving Test Centre first time and with only 3 driver (minor) faults. Theo learned with me from scratch, fitting lessons in between exam commitments and going off to Uni for the first time, then doing a handful of test prep lessons during the Christmas break. Really pleased for you, Theo. Well done! From your Instructor, Tim Mountain and all the team at A Star Driving School.
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"As a Racing driver from the age of 6 learning to drive “properly” was an experience that I thought would be difficult due to the fact that I was used to speed and aggressive driving. I was correct, But having A Star Driving School teaching me was the best possible decision I could have made. Tim taught me everything I needed to know from defensive driving to mastering clutch control, understanding the best manoeuvres for bay parking and parallel parking and multiple tips and tricks from his many years of experience. 100% would recommend “A Star Driving School” to any friends or family that need a skilled and experienced driving instructor. Passed With 1 minor and that could have only been my fault as there were no issues with anything A Star Driving school had taught me."
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"Tim is a fantastic driving instructor. I went from being an anxious and unsure driver to passing my test first time with only three minors. His attention to detail, endless patience, and the way he breaks things down into simple, manageable steps have made me a far more confident and capable driver.
I really appreciated how calm and reassuring he was throughout every lesson. Even when I made mistakes, he never made me feel embarrassed or stressed — he simply explained what happened and how to improve next time. The after-lesson notes were invaluable; they gave me something clear to practise between lessons and made a huge difference to my progress.
Tim is genuinely committed to his students’ success, and it shows in every single lesson. He’s professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable.
I honestly couldn’t recommend him highly enough — an excellent instructor who truly goes above and beyond."
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