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Hi my name is Jonathan Harvey, I am a fully qualified driving instructor and I pride myself in being one of the most patient instructors you will ever meet! I understand that you will make mistakes and I am here to help you correct them quickly and as painlessly as possible.I am very open to questions on lessons at any time, as this is the best way for you to learn and understand quickly.

 I passed my driving test when I was 17 years old, my dad taught me to drive as he too is an instructor. I understand how you may be feeling about your first lessons. Don't worry I will make every effort to make each and every lesson an enjoyable learning experience.

That said maybe you already have driving experience and are just looking to get a UK licence or just brush up on your driving skills...I will be happy to work with you and see if you are up to TEST standard.
In addition to the standard lessons, I also offer hazard perception & theory test help and advise

I did all my training part 1, 2 and 3 exams to be a fully qualified instructor with BSM, Worked for them for a couple of years and then decided to start my own driving school.

I look forward to your phone call on 07771 661326 
( If I am on a lesson please leave a message and I will return your call ASAP )

Welcome to my testimonials page guys sorry i do plan on putting the pictures with the words at some point but i had to re make a new website and so its not finished yet!

Well done Ibrahim for passing your test!


Massive thank you to you John for your help in passing my driving test.  I don’t think you will come across a friendlier but yet again very professional instructor nowadays. With John’s helpful tips and amazing professional approach, I always felt like driving with a friend. "I highly recommend to all "!!!!

Ibrahim dodo 03/09/2011

Ubong ukpe passed 1st time

" I have always wanted to get my driving licence, Now i have every reason to say a big thankyou to john for his fantastic work. He has been very encuraging to help me pass my driving test, I recommrnd him to anybody given his experience and very friendly character" Ubong Ukpe 

Well done Sielde for passing your driving test 1st time !!! with www.Drivesafeoxford.co.uk

Well done Linzi for passing 1st time with http://www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford only 2 minor mistakes ! Amazing :)

Well done Charlotte for passing first time !

LIKE us on Facebook! :)

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Well done Andrey For passing 1st time with www.DriveSafeOxford.co.uk Fantastic news now to go out and celebrate in style !

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Well done mate fantastic news and another 1st time pass.

"Learning with John was perfect for me. He created a fun, relaxed
atmosphere whilst maintaining a good level constructive criticism. Passed first time, thanks mate!"

Calum f


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Passed 1st time on 12/12/20112

Congratulations to Héloïse Winterbotham for passing her driving test 1st time with www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford ! A very good drive with only 5 minors, If you would like to learn to drive click the link above or visit the our main website http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/ for more info thanks :)

"Thoroughly recommend Jonathan to anyone wanting to learn to drive in Oxford. He had been a great encouragement with a relaxed and calm manner and with an excellent knoledge of test routes" Héloïse Winterbotham


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Passed 1st time on 05/12/2012

Fantastic news for Kabir Ahmed who just passed his driving test first time with ONLY 6 minors and he had to deal with 2 emergency vehicles ! If anybody wants to learn to drive please visit www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford and LIKE it and i will be in touch or visit my main site for more info http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/ Thanks ! — with Kabir Ahmed and DriveSafeOxford.

"Learning from john was great. As he created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Has a very good knowledge of local test routes and shows a step by step guide on completing manoeuvres  Passed first time recommend ;)"
Kabir 

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Well done Edwin for passing your test with DriveSafeOxford

  http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/


Edwin wrote:  "I think john is an exceptional instructor. I felt safe driving around Oxford in no time and, As an added bonus, Lessons were really fun as well! "   Edwin

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Well done kayleigh for passing your test 1st time with

Drivesafeoxford

"Learning to drive with Drivesafeoxford was definitely the best decision i have made!  I started with no experience and very little knowledge of the road and in just a few months i was up to test standard. The relaxed atmosphere put me at ease as i felt very nervous to start with but after a few lessons i really enjoyed getting behind the wheel and couldn't wait for my lesson the following week. I would highly recommend John as an instructor he's very patient, reliable and just really easy to get on with! Thank you again John it's great to have so much freedom to be able to just get in the car and go!" Kayleigh C


Well done Jack for passing 1st time on 25/06/2013 with  https://www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

Jack wrote:"John is a nice, friendly and very professional instructor, from the begining of your first lesson he makes you feel at easy and will work to a pace that is suited to you. lessons with john are always enjoyable and in my experience were never dull or non beneficial every lesson made me left me with increased confidence and knowledge that lead e to pass in just a few months, Drive safe Oxford comes very highly recommended in my opinion, Thanks john :D"

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Congratulations Ben for passing your driving test on the 18/10/2013 with 2 minors Fantastic result mate !!


Ben wrote:"After less than the first hour in the car on my first lesson with John I knew he was the perfect driving instructor for me. He is fun to learn with and no lesson ever felt like a chore. He always paced every lesson to what I needed to learn and always gave constructive feedback after each one. He never criticises and always works with you on the areas needed whilst not neglecting the areas that you're good at. John is a fantastic guy and I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat." 


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Congratulations Daniel  for passing your driving test on 16th Janurary 2014 with  https://www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

Another 1st time pass for   http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/

Daniel wrote:Withing a short time John gave me all the confidence and skills I need to book my test and within no time at all I passed first time with only 6 minors. strongly recommend John as an instructor to anyone who wants a guaranteed pass as well as a nice time learning to drive safely on the roads. Thanks John.

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Well done Kasia  for passing your driving test in Janurary 2014 with  https://www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

Another pass for    http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/

Kasia wrote:Jonathan is professional, experienced driving instructor. He is very patient, friendly and most important very skillful. He always quickly identify the mistakes I made during the practises and correct me in very effective ways. I would definitely recommend Jonathan to everyone! Thank you so much, Wishing you all the best ! Kasia

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Congratulations Priya for passing your driving test on 29th Janurary 2014 with https://www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

Another 1st time pass for  http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/

Priya wrote:John is a great driving instructor. I started with john with no previous driving experience. He was very patient and helpful and made me feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend john to anyone who want's to pass their driving test as I did first time :-) thank's john.

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Well done Richard passed on 9 April 2014 with only 5 minor faults

Fantastic result :)

Rich wrote:John helped me focus on all my weak points in my driving, being very patient and attentive with all my mistakes and focusing on correcting these, while remaining calm at all times, helping me pass where others failed. For this i am a much safer driver. cheers John

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Well done kelly passed on 11 June 2014 with only 1 minor fault

Fantastic result :) well done !

Kelly wrote:

14 November 2014

Well done sunny for passing your test 1st time with drivesafeoxford

Sunny wrote: John is a wonderful professional driving instructor, for me my driving test was like a piece of cake for me and all credit goes to Mr John. whenever i felt disappoint after making mistakes during my lessons he always encouraged me and focused on my weak points and beautifully taught me how to fix my problems or weak points . John is a easy going friendly and incredibly professional instructor . I will always remember him and wish he achieve everything in life which he deserves . And john i really don't that fish is good for memory but i know i will never ever forget you . 

1 December 2014

Well done abdul ! Passing your test is a great acheivment!

Abdul wrote:

John is a very good instructor he helped me gain more confidence and knowledge on the road he makes learning more enjoyable.

12 December 2014
Well done lisa for passing your test 1st time with drivesafeoxford!

Lisa wrote:

Jon is a brilliant driving instructor. I had no previous experience of sitting behind the wheel and was extremely nervous. After the first lesson I was convinced that I'd never be able turn right or go into a higher gear than first. Due to Jon's patience and good sense of humour, he has made it very easy for me to learn how to drive safely and economically. He always made good decisions of what needed practising.
I would recommend Jon to everyone who needs and wants to learn the skills of good and safe driving- it's fun and effective! THANK YOU JON!!!

22 jan 2015
Well done Hamish for passing your driving test 1st attempt with 
www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford 

Hamish wrote: Thanks to Drivesafe I passed my test first time. John my instructor was a really calming influence and prepared me brilliantly for the test! 

10 june 2015

Well done Emmy for passing your driving test 1st attempt with 
www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford 

Emmy wrote: Jonathan has been such a good driving instructor for me and a good friend.. He has been so patient with me from the beginning and always encourages me to do more and be brave.
He was more than happy to teach me at my pace and he would make my lessons so much fun !!
I always looked forward to my Tuesday's ... But now I've passed (YES!!!) ... It's going to be a normal, boring old Tuesday :) 
Thank you for my experience.
I will definitely be recommending you to everyone I know! :) 

17 August 2015

A Huge well done to Daniel Whitley for passing your driving test today with only 4 minors if anybody wants lessons please click the linkhttps://www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford and hit the LIKE button.

Or visit our website at http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/

— with Daniel Whitley and DriveSafeOxford.
Daniel wrote: John is a very professional driving instructor who always strives to keep things moving in a lesson, gradually accelerating learning at a controlled pace with an thought to being economical throughout a student's development. Having briefly flirted with two other driving instructors in the past, it was third time lucky to find an instructor who I got on well with. Great with communication, both during lessons and when arranging slots.

14 December 2015

​Well done lizzie for passing you driving test 1st attempt with ONLY 1 minor fault! with www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

Lizzie wrote:
John is a very calm ad patient instructor, enabling learners to build confidence over time. He helped to develop my driving skills and when I took my test I felt very well prepared! 

26 Jan 2016

​Well done Katy for passing you driving test 1st attempt! with www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

Katy wrote:"I would like to say a massive thank you to my instructor Jonathan for enabling me to pass first time! I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons and he always gave me really good feedback on what I was doing well and what I needed to practice more, from this I always felt more confident after my lessons. He is very patient and a fun instructor to have and I recommend him highly! "

27 Jan 2016

​Well done Aiden Robbins for passing you driving test 1st attempt! with www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

​Aiden wrote:
"John Harvey is the best driving teacher in Oxford and helped me pass my driving test first time. Great value for money as well." 

02 Feb 2016

​Well done Oliver Mahony for passing you driving test 1st attempt!

With: www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

​Oliver wrote:
"I want to thank John for helping me overcome my nerves to pass first time,  he is a great instructor who is very supportive and always installs confidence. John is also extremely warm with a great sense of humour and is great at identifying areas to work on in a calm and understanding way.  Thanks again John!."

11 Feb 2016

​A massive well done to josh for passing his driving test 1st time ! 
with: 
www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk
www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

March 2016

​A massive well done to Charlotte for passing her driving test 1st time ! 
with: 
www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk
www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

Charlotte wrote:
I'm just 19 years old and I passed my test first time thanks to the help of Jonathan. He's a great instructor and gives you plenty of advice and always points out the bad drivers!  Very happy with his instruction.

April 2016​​

A massive well done to Rasna for passing her driving test 1st time ! 
with: 
www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk
www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

Rasna wrote:John is a great instructor, he's very patient and comfortable to learn with, he helped me gain confidence and strengthen my weak points which helped me pass first time. Thank you :)


May 2016

A massive well done to Adam for passing his driving test 1st time ! 
with: 
www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk
www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

Adam wrote:John, is a great instructor, installs confidence in you instantly, has a great way to teach you the right way to drive. Makes each lesson enjoyable and has great techniques  to make driving easy and safe.

July 2016 (refresher lesson)

Keith took a refresher lessons to get his confedence back and very good driver and nice man to boot . 
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www.facebook.com/drivingschoolsoxford

Keith Said:   "I had not been driving for some months after surgery.  John took me out for a refresher lesson and was wonderful at helping me back into driving, giving me both confidence and a number of tips to make me a better driver.  I enjoyed it so much I am tempted to make it a regular event!"

With best wishes

Keith

April 2017 

David s passed with http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/ 1st time !!

Well done sir and all the best for the future in your teaching job :)

David wrote:   ​‘I’d definitely recommend Jonathan Harvey at DriveSafeOxford. A friend suggested his lessons, and they didn’t disappoint - they were fun, focussed, and most importantly they enabled me to pass first time!’

April 2017

Tom m passed with only 3 minors! 

with http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/ 

Tom wrote: I found John through an internet search. I was keen to try lessons as the first 6 hours were half price which is not offered by many driving instructors. I did not regret this decision as I found progression to be quick and I noticed improvement with every lesson. Thanks for all the help and I shall be referring anyone that asks!

May 2017

Well done Nicolas for passing your test 1st time!!

with http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/ 

Nic wrote:  Drive Safe Oxford provides a full and coherent course that is tailored to the individual. The instructors are diligent, well versed in their knowledge and patient. I would recommend to anyone seeking a complete and well taught driving course.

June 2017
Well done Barry W for passing your test 1st time!!

with http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/ 

Barry wrote:  

Jan 2018

Well done Simona for passing your test!!

with http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/ 

Simona wrote:


​Feb 2018

Well done Hanna for passing your test!!

with http://www.drivesafeoxford.co.uk/ 

Hanna wrote:

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