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Andrew Pidduck

Sittingbourne

5.0 from 26 reviews
Automatic From £32/hr 60 minute lessons

Transmission

Automatic

Lesson price

From £32/hr

Experience

Verified ADI

Lesson length

60 mins

About Andrew

Andrew Pidduck, known to everyone as 'Lester', is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with a strong background in safety and teaching. He spent 30 years as a firefighter in Kent and trained as both an advanced driver and emergency response driver. After that, moving into driving instruction was a natural step. He now combines his teaching qualification (PTTLS) with his love of safe, sensible driving. Lester is calm, friendly and very patient. He likes to build skills in small, steady steps so you become a confident, independent driver for life. He uses a client centred approach, so lessons fit around how you learn best and you always feel comfortable in the car. He specialises in automatic lessons and puts a big focus on safety and responsibility, helping to create considerate drivers. He offers flexible lesson times, including double lessons if you want to progress a bit quicker, and he is there to support you on test day at no extra cost. Lessons cover everything from basic controls to rural roads, town driving and dual carriageways in and around the Sittingbourne area. Students often mention his patience, sense of humour and how much he boosts their confidence. He is highly recommended for all learners, especially nervous drivers, and has a strong record of first time passes.

Profile details

Vehicle

Vehicle details confirmed during booking

Availability

Evenings and Weekends

Languages

English

Areas covered

Sittingbourne, Faversham, Murston

Nervous learners Test retakes

Reviews

26 learner reviews

5.0/5
Anonymous Feb 2026

I passed my test first time thanks to Andrew being such an excellent instructor.

Anonymous Feb 2026

passed my test I feel as if I can stay confident and safe on the roads all due to him.

Anonymous Feb 2026

thanks to Andrew being such an excellent instructor.

Anonymous Feb 2026

thanks for being so patient and a brilliant driving instructor.

Anonymous Feb 2026

Thank you Andrew Tom from SittingbourneTom from SittingbourneTom from Sittingbourne"I would absolutely recommend Andrew as a driving instructor.

Anonymous Feb 2026

Thank you again Andrew" Aji from EasthallAnnalise from BapchildAnnalise from Bapchild"I would definitely recommend Andrew as an instructor 100%, genuinely nice man and really knows what he's talking about.