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Vanessa Applin

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Typically open to new lesson requests

Available soon Great for nervous learners Refresher lessons
Manual Available soon

Vehicle: Mini Cooper

Gender: Female instructor

Lesson duration: 60 minutes

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.

Services Offered

Nervous students welcome
Refresher lessons
Motorway lessons
Pass Plus courses

Availability

Regular Working Hours

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Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Areas Covered

Norwich

NR3 1FH • 10 mile coverage radius

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Manual

Vanessa teaches manual only

Reviews

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Kelly S

Mar 18, 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 18, 2026

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

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Vanessa Applin offers manual driving lessons including nervous driver support, refresher lessons, motorway lessons and Pass Plus.
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Vanessa Applin provides driving lessons in Norwich.
Vanessa Applin has 2 student reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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