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Instructor profile

Nick Darani

Peterborough

5.0 from 8 reviews
Manual 60 minute lessons

Transmission

Manual

Lesson price

Confirmed before booking

Experience

Verified ADI

Lesson length

60 mins

About Nick

Nick Darani runs Papa Nick's Driving School in Peterborough and is a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). He has over 25 years as a professional driver and more than 30 years' driving experience, plus a top instructor grade of A+. Nick has helped hundreds of learners pass their tests and his pupils achieve an average pass rate of about 95%. Lessons are structured, with a quick chat before and after, and he includes in-car theory work and practice on actual test routes. Nick teaches mainly in manual cars and offers single hour lessons, two-hour sessions and block bookings. He is calm, patient and good at building confidence, so he works especially well with nervous or anxious learners. He covers Peterborough and the surrounding areas, keeps a strong focus on road safety and practical test preparation, and adjusts each lesson to suit how you learn and the pace you are happy with. You can book lessons online and Nick keeps things reliable and consistent so you feel properly ready for independent driving.

Profile details

Vehicle

Vehicle details confirmed during booking

Availability

Evenings and Weekends

Languages

English

Areas covered

Peterborough, Dogsthorpe, Market Deeping

Nervous learners Refreshers Intensive Motorway Pass Plus Test retakes

Reviews

8 learner reviews

5.0/5
Anonymous Jan 2026

I PASSED! Third time lucky! Thank you so much to Nick Darani, a wonderful instructor, professional, calm, puts you at ease and is and simply perfect. Would recommend Nick to any new driver ready for the road, he is excellent." Katie ParkerPupil " "The best driving instructor I know, really patient with his students!! Thank you so much!! Passed with 2 minors" Carlie DeanPupil " "Just passed my test second time lucky thanks to Nick! Brilliant driving instructor! Probably one of the most difficult students he had as I'm a nervous wreck but he got me through it no matter how awkward I was and I couldn't be happier thank you so much for being so calm and relaxed! Would recommend 100%." Mollie KellyPupil " "I would highly recommend Papa Nick he is very helpful and always makes sure you are comfortable with driving. He helped me overcome my nerves and he is very reliable and will never let you down." Adam HayesPupil

Anonymous Jan 2026

The best driving instructor I know, really patient with his students!! Thank you so much!! Passed with 2 minors" Carlie DeanPupil

Anonymous Jan 2026

Just passed my test second time lucky thanks to Nick! Brilliant driving instructor! Probably one of the most difficult students he had as I'm a nervous wreck but he got me through it no matter how awkward I was and I couldn't be happier thank you so much for being so calm and relaxed! Would recommend 100%." Mollie KellyPupil

Anonymous Jan 2026

I would highly recommend Papa Nick he is very helpful and always makes sure you are comfortable with driving. He helped me overcome my nerves and he is very reliable and will never let you down." Adam HayesPupil

Anonymous Jan 2026

passed my test second time lucky thanks to Nick!

Anonymous Jan 2026

Thank you so much to Nick Darani, a wonderful instructor, professional, calm, puts you at ease and is and simply perfect.