Recent Test Passes With Reviews
Celebrating Evie Bexon's theory test success in Ilkeston.
Evie Bexon, hailing from Ilkeston, achieved a significant milestone by passing her theory test on 26th August 2025 at Derby.
Celebrating Maria Harrison's driving test success in Trowell.
Maria Harrison, hailing from Ilkeston, achieved a significant milestone by passing her driving test on 22nd August 2025 at Chilwell. Here’s what Maria had to say about her experience with me:
“An amazing driving instructor, very patient and understanding. I've been learning with steve for a while and he is one off the best driving instructors ive ever driven with. He makes you feel at ease and his encouragement is above and beyond. There was quite a few times I wanted to just quite but steve seen my potential and encouraged me to carry on, I am so pleased I did cause I passed with zero faults and that's all down to steve, I would definitely recommend steve Chaplin driving school to anyone that wants to drive but is nervous and needs their confidence building."
“An amazing driving instructor, very patient and understanding. I've been learning with steve for a while and he is one off the best driving instructors ive ever driven with. He makes you feel at ease and his encouragement is above and beyond. There was quite a few times I wanted to just quite but steve seen my potential and encouraged me to carry on, I am so pleased I did cause I passed with zero faults and that's all down to steve, I would definitely recommend steve Chaplin driving school to anyone that wants to drive but is nervous and needs their confidence building."
Celebrating Rebecca Allcock's driving test success in Chilwell.
Rebecca Allcock, hailing from Ilkeston, achieved a significant milestone by passing her driving test on 10th July 2025 at Chilwell.
Celebrating Alex Bennett's driving test success in Ashfield.
Alex Bennett, hailing from Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, achieved a significant milestone by passing his driving test on 24th June 2025 at Ashfield. Here’s what Sian had to say about Alex's experience with me:
“Since being with Steve I’ve noticed my boyfriend (Alex) his confidence has absolutely skyrocketed, Steve is very professional and made Alex constantly feel at ease, Alex himself said “I don’t think I would have ever done it if it wasn’t for Steve” Because of Steve’s hard work and patience Alex passed with 0 faults, Alex says he’s going to miss Steve and he says he couldn’t have wished for a better instructor. Thank you so much Steve for your professionalism, your patience, your kindness& understanding. 10/10 would recommend Steve to anyone!"
“Since being with Steve I’ve noticed my boyfriend (Alex) his confidence has absolutely skyrocketed, Steve is very professional and made Alex constantly feel at ease, Alex himself said “I don’t think I would have ever done it if it wasn’t for Steve” Because of Steve’s hard work and patience Alex passed with 0 faults, Alex says he’s going to miss Steve and he says he couldn’t have wished for a better instructor. Thank you so much Steve for your professionalism, your patience, your kindness& understanding. 10/10 would recommend Steve to anyone!"
Celebrating John Blanchard's driving test success in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire.
John Blanchard, hailing from Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, achieved a significant milestone by passing his driving test on 22nd May 2025 at Chilwell. Here’s what John had to say about his experience with me:
“I just like to say thank you Steve for helping me learn to driving you have the very best interests in your students in helping to pass their driving test very highly recommended"
“I just like to say thank you Steve for helping me learn to driving you have the very best interests in your students in helping to pass their driving test very highly recommended"
Celebrating Sophie Holme's driving test success in Chilwell.
Sophie Holmes, hailing from Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, achieved a significant milestone by passing her driving test on 28th February 2025 at Chilwell. Here’s what Sophie had to say about her experience with me:
“I just wanted to say a massive thank you to Steve for helping me pass my driving test when I never thought it was possible. From the first lesson I could tell that automatic was for me, as I have struggled previously with anxiety for manual driving. Steve always had a lot of patience and took the time to provide a range of strategies to overcome my nerves and always focus on the positives. This gave me a much needed confidence boost to feel safe when driving. If anyone is finding learning to drive difficult with manual, I would 100% encourage you to learn with Steve as he has changed my outlook on driving. Thanks again" ☺️
“I just wanted to say a massive thank you to Steve for helping me pass my driving test when I never thought it was possible. From the first lesson I could tell that automatic was for me, as I have struggled previously with anxiety for manual driving. Steve always had a lot of patience and took the time to provide a range of strategies to overcome my nerves and always focus on the positives. This gave me a much needed confidence boost to feel safe when driving. If anyone is finding learning to drive difficult with manual, I would 100% encourage you to learn with Steve as he has changed my outlook on driving. Thanks again" ☺️
Celebrating Emily Mulliss's driving test success in Watnall.
Emily Mulliss, hailing from Heanor, achieved a significant milestone by passing her driving test on 26th February 2025 at Watnall. Here’s what Emily had to say about her experience with me:
“Steve is a brilliant driving instructor. After a long break from lessons of around 10 years he helped me get back into driving lessons with ease. He creates a very calm and safe environment to learn in and really helped me to relax and not over think. Very approachable and easy to talk to with lessons tailored to my learning style. I would absolutely recommend his driving school"
“Steve is a brilliant driving instructor. After a long break from lessons of around 10 years he helped me get back into driving lessons with ease. He creates a very calm and safe environment to learn in and really helped me to relax and not over think. Very approachable and easy to talk to with lessons tailored to my learning style. I would absolutely recommend his driving school"
Celebrating Emma Bowman's driving test success in Ashfield.
Emma Bowman, hailing from Giltbrook achieved a significant milestone by passing her driving test on 20th February 2025 at Ashfield.
Celebrating Alexia Ibbeson's driving test success in Ashfield.
Alexia Ibbeson, hailing from Jacksdale, achieved a significant milestone by passing her driving test on 6th February 2025 at Ashfield. Here’s what Alexia had to say about her experience with me:
“Out of all the instructors had, Steve had genuinely been the best of the bunch!! 11/10, would definitely recommend him to any learners looking for a good instructor!! p.s thanks for just being a nice person in general, Steve" 🙂
“Out of all the instructors had, Steve had genuinely been the best of the bunch!! 11/10, would definitely recommend him to any learners looking for a good instructor!! p.s thanks for just being a nice person in general, Steve" 🙂
Celebrating Ashley Back's driving test success in Chilwell.
Ashley Back, hailing from Ilkeston, achieved a significant milestone by passing his driving test on 15th January 2025 at Chilwell. Here’s what Ashley had to say about his experience with me:
“Steve has been absolutly brilliant with me would recommend to anyone to use him patient listens & all that jazz Thanks Steve!"
“Steve has been absolutly brilliant with me would recommend to anyone to use him patient listens & all that jazz Thanks Steve!"
Celebrating Debbie Hodgkinson's driving test success in Ilkeston.
Debbie Hodgkinson, hailing from Ilkeston, achieved a significant milestone by passing her driving test on 11th October 2024 at Chilwell. Here’s what Debbie had to say about her experience with me:
“Steve is one of the most caring and understanding people you could ask for as a driving instructor. I am dyslexic and have issues with anxiety and confidence. Every lesson he would always put me at ease and make me feel confident and safe. I am so happy to have passed and couldn't have passed my driving test without Steve's support. Would highly recommend Steve Chaplin driving school for anyone. Thank you again for teaching me to drive and giving me the confidence to believe in myself."
“Steve is one of the most caring and understanding people you could ask for as a driving instructor. I am dyslexic and have issues with anxiety and confidence. Every lesson he would always put me at ease and make me feel confident and safe. I am so happy to have passed and couldn't have passed my driving test without Steve's support. Would highly recommend Steve Chaplin driving school for anyone. Thank you again for teaching me to drive and giving me the confidence to believe in myself."
Celebrating Rebeeca Allcock's theory test success in Ilkeston.
Rebecca Allcock, hailing from Ilkeston, achieved a significant milestone by passing her theory test on 21st October 2024 at Derby.
