Open Road Driving School: guiding learners to confident, safe driving and first-time passes.
Open Road Driving School in Belfast offers patient, structured driving instruction from instructors like Paul and Kyle. Located at 12 Abbey Rd, BT5 7HS, the school is praised for calm, clear explanations, professional coaching, and confidence-building lessons that emphasize safe, legal driving. Many learners in East Belfast report passing their tests first time after training.
12 Abbey Rd, Belfast BT5 7HS, UK
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Comprehensive instruction for new drivers, covering basics, road safety, and confidence-building with patient, expert instructors.
Focused lessons tailored to help you pass your driving test first time, including mock exams and examiner instruction practice.
For licensed drivers who need to regain confidence or update skills, with personalized coaching to get you back on the road safely.
Organized, pedagogical approach with clear goals per session to systematically improve driving ability and observation skills.
Calm, encouraging instruction designed to boost self-assurance and reduce anxiety behind the wheel for all learners.
Overall rating
Prasanna Kumar H A
Kyle was fantastic! He is a great instructor—patient, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything clearly, making sure I understood every detail. His calm and encouraging approach really boosted my confidence. Thanks for all your help, passed the test on the first try! I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor
Sian Davies
Kyle is a great driving instructor, always keeps you relaxed during your lessons and is great and getting you ready for your test. I passed first time after learning with him. Will really miss the laughs though! I will definitely be recommending to anyone that is learning to drive! 😊
MORGANE cabella
Paul is excellent at teaching, he's organised, pedagogical, friendly and professional, he really helps you to build self confidence in your driving skills, preps you perfectly to pass 1rst time your test as long as you try your best slowing everything down, driving safe and legal, having a good observation and listening examiner's instructions. I’ve past my test first at test center Dill Road. Can’t wait now to sort my young driver insurance and be free like the wind with my husky pup . Highly recommend Paul for students based in East Belfast
Julia
I just wanted to say a big thanks to Paul who I took refresher lessons with last year. I had had my licence for years, but had not been driving. Paul helped me get back into it and regain the confidence to drive. He is an excellent and patient instructor, very much recommended!
Hasina Hasan
I have passed my driving test with Paul, he is an Amazing instructor, friendly, patient and always pushes you to the best ability. He stay calm and helps rectify all your mistakes and has a structured plan to every lesson. Would recommend Paul 100% Thanks very much 😊
