Instructor profile

Trudy

Dover

5.0 from 4 reviews
Manual 60 minute lessons

Transmission

Manual

Learner rating

5.0 / 5

Experience

Experienced instructor

Lesson length

60 mins

About Trudy

Trudy runs Trudy's Driving School, offering driving lessons in Dover and the surrounding area. She's a DVSA qualified ADI and a member of the ADI National Joint Council, which means she's properly certified and keeps up with good teaching standards. Trudy's a female instructor who's DBS checked and fully insured, so you know you're in safe hands. She's known for being patient, calm and reliable, and she tailors her lessons to what each student needs, whether you're a complete beginner, nearly test ready, or just need a refresher. Her students really appreciate how she makes them feel comfortable and confident on the road. One learner said Trudy explains things in a simple way that's easy to understand, and another mentioned she's always reassuring and stays calm no matter what. She offers pick up and drop off in different locations around Dover and Folkestone, and her lessons are affordable and one-to-one. Trudy also teaches Cycle Savvy Driving, which shows she cares about safety for everyone on the road. If you're looking to learn to drive, get some refresher lessons, or try motorway driving, Trudy's a friendly and experienced instructor who can help you out.

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Languages

English

Areas covered

Dover

Nervous learners Refreshers Motorway

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Reviews

Trudy reviews

4 learner reviews

5.0/5
Jay Peterken Apr 2026

I can't recommend Trudy enough, she's an absolutely fantastic tutor! She explains everything in a simple way that's easy to understand and follow. But most importantly she makes you feel comfortable and that gives you so much confidence while out on lessons with her. Google Review Trudy is a fantastic driving instructor who is always reassuring and remains calm no matter what the situation. She has really helped me to improve my confidence on the road. Thanks to Trudy's support, I have passed my practical test first time. Would highly recommend. Rebecca Farrow Google Review Can't recommend enough! Trudy is such a genuine, lovely person and an awesome instructor. She made learning to drive a lot less stressful than I anticipated by offering a judgement free and comfortable environment to learn in - 10/10. Jack Abercrombie Google Review Trudy was my driving instructor after a little break from driving and so I was a little bit rusty. Trudy is absolutely fantastic, she's very patient and able to really mould lessons to what you need to be focusing on in order to pass! Learning to drive is quite a daunting process but Trudy is incredibly friendly and made the whole thing a lot easier. I definitely would recommend her! V C Google Review

Rebecca Farrow Apr 2026

Trudy is a fantastic driving instructor who is always reassuring and remains calm no matter what the situation. She has really helped me to improve my confidence on the road. Thanks to Trudy's support, I have passed my practical test first time. Would highly recommend. Google Review

Jack Abercrombie Apr 2026

Can't recommend enough! Trudy is such a genuine, lovely person and an awesome instructor. She made learning to drive a lot less stressful than I anticipated by offering a judgement free and comfortable environment to learn in - 10/10. Google Review

V C Apr 2026

Trudy was my driving instructor after a little break from driving and so I was a little bit rusty. Trudy is absolutely fantastic, she's very patient and able to really mould lessons to what you need to be focusing on in order to pass! Learning to drive is quite a daunting process but Trudy is incredibly friendly and made the whole thing a lot easier. I definitely would recommend her! Google Review