Vanessa Applin

Instructor profile

Vanessa Applin

Norwich

5.0 from 2 reviews
Manual 60 minute lessons

Transmission

Manual

Lesson price

Confirmed before booking

Experience

Verified ADI

Lesson length

60 mins

About Vanessa

Vanessa Applin is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Norwich. She's fully qualified and has a great reputation, with an above-average pass rate of 85% compared to the Norwich average of 50%. Vanessa uses an advanced training system that helps you learn more quickly, and she'll work at a pace that suits you, whether you're a complete beginner or just need some refresher lessons. If you learn with Vanessa, expect a patient, no-pressure approach. She's professional and reliable, and she wants you to enjoy your training as much as learn from it. You'll be driving her new dual-controlled manual Mini Cooper, which is fully adjustable for comfort and fun to drive. She offers 1-hour, 1.5-hour, or 2-hour lessons, with discounts for block bookings, and she covers Norwich and the surrounding areas. Vanessa also offers Pass Plus courses to help new drivers handle challenging conditions like motorways, rural roads, and bad weather. Her students often thank her for her support and patience, and she's helped many pass their tests first time. She's one of the UK's most highly-trained instructors, using the latest teaching methods to give you a first-class experience.

Profile details

Vehicle

Mini Cooper

Availability

Lesson slots confirmed when we secure the offer

Languages

English

Areas covered

Norwich

Nervous learners Refreshers Motorway Pass Plus

Reviews

2 learner reviews

5.0/5
Kelly S Mar 2026

To Vanessa, Thank you so much for all your help getting me through my driving test. I couldn't have done it without your support and confidence in me. Take care, Kelly. Dear Vanessa, Thank you so much for much for teaching me and putting up with my very many mistakes. I would like to wish you all the best for the rest of the year. I have learnt a lot with you. Love Ana. Ana To Vanessa, Thank you so much for helping me pass my driving test. Love from Shannon xxx. Shannon To Vanessa, Thank you for all your support. Love Yasmin xx Yasmin To Vanessa, Thank you so much for helping me to get through my driving test. You've been a great (and very patient) teacher! Many thanks Hannah x Hannah Dear Vanessa, I just wanted to say a quick thank you for all the help you gave me which enabled me to pass my test. Being able to drive is going to make a really big difference to my life, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to other learners. All the best for the future. Amanda Moore

Anonymous Mar 2026

Thank you so much for much for teaching me and putting up with my very many mistakes.