Storm Driving School - Woolwich

Jonathon is very passionate in helping learners excel and the lessons were definitely useful. He gave me amazing tips during all the lessons which made me feel prepared for the exam which I passed first time! Highly recommend :)
Apr 15th, 2023

Amazing driving instructor, definitely prepares you for the test, making it feel easier for you and makes the lessons enjoyable. Passed 1st time, would definitely recommend!
Mar 11th, 2023

I will recommend this driving instructor to anyone who want to pass their practical, I pass my practical driving test on my first attempt. I could not believe it, this driving instructor gave me the confidence and assurance that I can do it. Thank you STORM DRIVING SCHOOL. I GIVE YOU 5 STAR BECAUSE THIS SCHOOL DESERVES IT.
Jan 27th, 2023

I have a very severe Autistic daughter who Jonathan taught how to drive , he is very patient, organised and very professional. He taught me, my wife and I have also recommended two of my friends. We all passed first time including my daughter who is autistic and we will be forever grateful to him . He makes you feel so relaxed and like one other review mentioned, he always I mean always ready to listen to you with care and tailor your lessons around you and your capabilities. Thank you again Jonathan
Jan 26th, 2023

My experience with this driver was somewhat bitter. I am happy he has several other good reviews though. I see he responded to a few reviews and wasn't pleasant, but this is my honest feedback. Jonathan, take it however you like (either grow from it or justify your actions) Where do I start? PROs - He came off as a good driver; one who is very diligent and wants you to be excellent. If you are already a good driver, then he might be ok for you. CONs -Amidst his diligence, he expects you to be excellent on your first lesson and is not in any way patient; he came off to me as an elderly man who was scolding his child (me). He was always scolding me, querying every single thing and shouting - I am a mother with kids, this was so upsetting to me. If you struggle with confidence then booking him will be a bad idea. He'd always want to 'put you in your place', 'have the last say' or 'win an arguement'. On 2 occasions he screamed at, or insulted other drivers while teaching me. - He was very passive aggressive and he made silly remarks; I found him condescending with his remarks, acting like my inability to drive effectively was a crime. Rather than correct your mistakes, he will ask you sarcastic questions to query your mistake...for instance he'd say "do you think what you just did makes sense/is sensible?" ...then when you don't answer his obviously rhetoric question, he'd pressure you for an answer. I was always anxious and shaking around him and I'm not a child for someone to be scolding. - He insists on bulk booking (or rather, nudges you towards this (i am sure this is consistent with other drivers as well). However, I couldn't quit his class because I had paid in bulk, but I found myself going for a lesson that was obviously not helping me. - His method of booking the lessons seems shady, its only about his availability and rarely about yours (this is after you have paid him upfront). - He doesn't particularly keep up to date with new changes with the DVSA requirements and updates; the next driver I used after him, seemed to be attending some meetings and provided me information about changes made. For instance, I had read on the govt website (and other youtube channels) about an update, but Jonathan was still teaching me otherwise, when I calmly tried to ask him, he scolded me....as he was the "teacher and I am the student" -It's true that he never ever finishes his hours; it's always between 10 - 30mins short of the hour and the only time I tried to point this out, Jonathan argued so I kept my mouth shut (I was seriously afraid of him as he always scolded me like his child). -He had a holiday booked and did not consider to let me know before I paid, so everything seemed a bit rushed as well (although this didn't bother me so much).
Dec 12th, 2022