"Stu has been amazing, I couldn’t ask for a better instructor! I came from another instructor and Stu was so patient and filled in so many of my gaps, I truly recommend, such a brilliant instructor!" Ellie

"Was really unconfident with driving when I first started but Stuart helped me with everything I wasn’t sure on and made me become more confident in driving until I passed yesterday!", Olivia

Couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. Super patient, easy to get along with, and explains everything clearly. Lessons were relaxed but really helpful, and they made me feel confident driving and ready for my test. Highly recommend to anyone learning!

Stuart was a great instructor for me in Southend. After trying a few others, Stuart was the one who gave me the tips and advice needed to improve my driving, and was great at taking me through test routes, potential tricky parts of Southend to navigate etc ahead of my test, and I passed first time - he’s also a really nice bloke, would highly recommended

"Just want to say a big thank you to Stuart for teaching our son to drive. Absolutely recommend this chap – professional, patient, and very reasonably priced. Kind regards, Justin"

~An amazing instructor, kind and helpful, and tries his best to suit the lessons to you as a person, also always down for a good chat!", Bradley"

"Stuart was a great instructor when I passed my test, patient, concise and genuinely an instructor you can be comfortable to talk to as well as ease your nerves. I passed my test first time as a result. I would like to recommend to anyone who is undecided on who to learn to drive with", Malakai

“I can’t thank my instructor, Stuart Wythe, enough for helping me pass my driving test! I was a very nervous learner , but his calm and patient manner put me at ease right from the first lesson transforming me into a confident driver. I would highly recommend Stuart Wythe and Your Next Drive to anyone looking for a brilliant driving instructor!” Mihaela ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Stuart was the best driving instructor, he was calm no matter the situation and made me feel comfortable and safe in the car with him, he’s the main reason i passed my test!! highly recommend him to anyone!!" Maisie

"An amazing driving instructor, i could not recommend Stuart more. Patient, kind, caring, and always made me feel the most welcome. The time I’ve spent learning with him has made me feel the most confident when it came to my test. I’ve had the best experience with him." Kacie

" I don't normally do reviews but I can't recommend Stuart enough and I will be using him again once my other son turns 17., Dean B"

We can’t recommend Stuart Wythe highly enough as a driving instructor. As an independent Driving instructor of the Southend on Sea area, he is so passionate about what he does. He taught our son from start to finish and the results speak for themselves — he passed his driving test first time with just one minor. Stuart is calm, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable, with a teaching style that builds confidence while making sure standards stay high. He explains things clearly, adapts lessons to suit the learner, and genuinely cares about his students becoming safe, confident drivers — not just passing the test. Our son always came away from lessons feeling encouraged and well-prepared, and test day felt like a natural next step rather than a nerve-wracking leap. If you’re looking for an instructor who is professional, reliable, and truly invested in their students’ success, Stuart is outstanding. We’re so grateful for everything he’s done and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone

Stuart Wythe is a fantastic instructor. He is very calm, patient, and guiding teacher. I would recommended him to all learners who want a great experience.

Passed my test first time today in Southend thanks to Stuart! Every lesson was well-structured and tailored to what I needed to work on. He has amazing knowledge of the test routes and what examiners are looking for, which made me feel fully prepared on the day.