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★★★★★4.7from 7 learner reviews

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About Russell

Russell Simmons runs Pass R Uss Driving School in Newport with a first-time pass rate of 77%, well above the industry average. He's a fully qualified Grade 5 approved driving instructor, associated with both the DSA and DIA. Russ offers one-to-one lessons with no lesson sharing, so you get his full attention every time.

He's known for being super chilled and encouraging, with students mentioning his patience and understanding. Russ uses a modern 1.4 Fiesta that he keeps running perfectly, and he provides door-to-door service. He offers motorway lessons, Pass Plus courses to help reduce insurance costs, and refresher lessons. Russ also helps with theory and hazard perception tests, making sure you're fully prepared for your practical driving test.

What learners say about Russell

4.7 ★ · 7 reviews

★★★★☆PassRuss

Kayleigh James12:56 19 Jan 20I had two lots of driving sessions with Russ he was very supportive that I was nervous, we had some laughs and also many tears as I fear the roads I am disappointed with my self that I could not continue my learning journey with him due to my lack of confidence and also nervousness. I am so grateful to have had an instructor like Russ he gave me a variety of strategies for us to test out as I was very emotional on the road so I decided for the second time that I'm not ready to be a driver. But thankyou so much for you help and support over these past sessions, I do highly recommend him.Russ is super chilled and encouraging he is also firm but fair.

★★★★★PassRuss

Mark Thomas16:44 15 Jul 19Does what it says on the tin, professionally, friendly, reliable and got me thought it 👍

★★★★★PassRuss

Evan Sherlock10:47 21 Jun 18Russ is a brilliant driving instructor definitely recommend him. Incredibly patient and understanding and overall a very good driving instructor.

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Driving lessons with Russell Simmons in Newport

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Does Russell teach automatic or manual lessons?

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Is Russell suitable for nervous and first-time learners?

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