Reviews
What our pupils actually say
Our reviews name the instructor by name, which tells you more than a star rating on its own.
In short
SMS Driving School is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 23 Google reviews, and 100% of 104 reviewers recommend the school on Facebook. Reviewers most often mention friendly instructors, punctuality, confidence building and lessons tailored to the individual. Simon Vicary, Andrea Jones and Jenny Williams are the instructors named most often, particularly by learners who describe themselves as nervous.
4.8
from 23 Google reviews
100%
recommend
from 104 Facebook reviews
127
reviews across both platforms
21
years teaching in Denbighshire
100% recommend, from 104 Facebook reviews
From our Facebook page
Facebook is where most of our reviews live. These are recommendations rather than star ratings, which is how Facebook works.
Recommends SMS
1st time pass today with only 3 driver faults! Couldn't of done it without Andrea! She is the best of the best! Honestly couldn't of asked for a better driving instructor. If you struggle with confidence and anxiety she's the instructor you need! Right from the start nothing but laughs and pushing me to be my best as well as being patient on the days I was a bit more nervous and made me always feel at ease and a safe driver.
Recommends SMS
From day one I have been an incredibly nervous driver, and Simon was the perfect instructor to help me through this. Calm and reassuring but always able to push me to defeat my fears as the roads got faster and more challenging, he had just the right combination to put me at ease by the time I passed my test. I absolutely credit him with giving me the confidence to feel safe behind the wheel of a car, and couldn't recommend him highly enough as a teacher, even for the most nervous of drivers.
Recommends SMS
Highly recommend Jenny. She is absolutely brilliant with her work and has taught me how to drive in a safe manner! Has always helped me a lot! We had so many chats about life and I thank her so much for the confidence she gave me! I finally passed as she believed in me! Thank you again Jenny, you are the best!
Recommends SMS
Definitely would highly recommend Jen. I was a nervous, no confidence person let alone driver, and from the beginning she made me so at ease. Helped me build on my confidence. Wanna say a big thank you, definitely couldn't do it without ya.
Recommends SMS
Started lessons with Simon last year and he is so patient, knowledgeable and a very good teacher. Passed yesterday thanks to all his hard work.
Recommends SMS
Amazing guy, fantastic instructor, would recommend to anyone. Keep up the good work Simon. Took my test today, passed 1st time, no minors either. Keep up the high standard of tuition, will miss our laughs.
Read all 104 on our Facebook page. Last checked 2026-08-04.
4.8 stars from 23 reviews
From our Google profile
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"Excellent all round service and I would highly recommend him."
Via Google
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"Very friendly and helpful instructors, especially Simon."
Via Google
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"I had a fantastic experience learning with Andrea at SMS driving school."
Via Google
Highlights shown are Google's own summary snippets. Read the full reviews on our Google profile. Last checked 2026-08-01.
In their own words
Pupil testimonials
I've just passed my test first time from being taught by Simon. I travelled by train to be taught by him and it has clearly shown to be worth it. He is very patient, calm and uses constructive criticism which made me comfortable to make mistakes to learn. An amazing instructor and would 100% recommend him to anyone.
Highly recommended. I passed my driving test first time with 3 minors because of her kindness, attentiveness, skills, positive can do attitude, truly a breath of fresh air learning with you, you gave me so much confidence!
I did my lessons with Paul in a manual car. Absolutely couldn't recommend enough brilliant tutor and helped me pass 1st time with only 4 minor faults. Brilliant driving school and brilliant tutor.
The instructors our reviewers name
Across Google and Facebook, reviewers consistently name the person who taught them rather than the school. That is the review we care most about.
- Simon Vicary, manual tuition
- Jenny Williams, automatic tuition
- Andrea Jones, automatic tuition
The theme that comes up most often across both platforms is confidence: pupils who describe themselves as nervous, anxious, or previously stalled with another school. Read more about the team.
Just passed with us?
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Call or message SMS Driving School and we will find you a slot that fits around work, school or college.
Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 12pm. Based in Dyserth, Rhyl, Denbighshire.