Welcome to AB-Drive-Anchor
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At AB Drive Anchor, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch driving instruction with a personal touch. With over 39 years of combined experience, our fully qualified, DBS-vetted, and DVSA-registered instructors are dedicated to helping you become a confident and safe driver. We offer a comprehensive and accelerated learning experience tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you get the best training possible. Join us and see why our students rave about their journey with us!
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Full Process
From your very first driving lesson to becoming a fully qualified driver, we’ve got you covered. Our comprehensive and accelerated program is designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule, ensuring you get the best learning experience every step of the way.
Fully Qualified Instructors
Our trainers are fully qualified Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). They are thoroughly vetted by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and continually enhance their skills through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Additionally, they are regularly examined by the DVSA to ensure the highest standards of instruction.
Learning Environment
We are dedicated to creating the perfect learning environment for individuals from all backgrounds. We take utmost care in providing the most suitable courses tailored to your unique situations and requirements. Our ADIs are committed to ensuring that you receive the best possible instruction, considering your specific needs.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
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Tracey Bungalow House
13:53 10 Sep 25
My son, Nathan passed first time today a massive thank you to Gary for ensuring he was ready and all the support you gave him! I’m sure he will miss his lessons with you but he’s so happy he has passed and it’s all thanks to you 🙂🙂
Edie Down
21:24 02 Sep 25
Just passed first time with Gary he is an amazing instructor couldn’t recommend more, made me feel at ease every lesson and helped me gain a lot of confidence👏👏
Wendy Ann Oldfield
22:20 05 Aug 25
what a fantastic driving school. Lewis has been an amazing instructor for my daughter Poppy. Passed her theory first time and then her practical first time. She enjoyed all her lessons and looked forward to them each week. Lewis always listened to her and talked her through anything she didn't understand.Cannot praise them enough. Highly recommended 👌
Micki Lennard
13:32 04 Aug 25
Just passed my test today and so so happy , couldn’t recommend enough Kathy who was my lovely and brilliant driving instructor she definitely helped me loads during all our lessons together and the ones upcoming to the test date , I wouldn’t of been able to do it if it wasn’t for her 10000% recommend thank you so much ☺️ 🎊🎊
Grace Mills
12:14 30 Jul 25
I have had Lewis and passed my driving test in 3 months! (First time)
He’s very relaxed and judgement-free. Amazing instructor I 100% recommend ❤️
He’s very relaxed and judgement-free. Amazing instructor I 100% recommend ❤️
Kia Finch
08:29 24 Jun 25
I passed my test yesterday with Kathy, she has been amazing and very patient throughout helping me with my nerves and my good and bad days. I highly recommend Kathy! I’m so happy thank you so much 😀
Mia Lockwood
09:16 17 Jun 25
Just passed my test first time today with Lewis, who massively helped build my driving skills and allowed me to get on the roads safely and confidently!! Thank you!! 🙏
Samuel Aldridge
20:11 07 Jun 25
Highly recommend AB Driving School, passed on Thursday with one minor. My instructor Gary helped me build my confidence on the road. Couldn’t be happier or recommend more!
Sharon Birkin Simons
19:50 10 May 25
Son number 2 passed his test after learning with Lewis. Highly recommended.
Olivia Perry
23:07 02 May 25
Passed my driving test today with Kathy, she was great! Amazing at calming my nerves before my test, great at explaining things in a way that makes sense and seems to genuinely care about her students. Couldn’t recommend more!!
Jade Rothwell
13:36 30 Apr 25
passed my test with Kathy and she was absolutely amazing, so calming and helpful especially when I was a nervous wreck starting off again after 7 years of giving up!! couldn't recommend her enough!! thank you Kathy!!!
Chelsea Bunn
16:08 15 Apr 25
I passed my test today with Kathleen Parker strongly recommended her if learning automatic she made me feel safe and is very understanding I was such a nervous driver until now thank you for all your help 💗
Elicia Harvey
14:30 07 Apr 25
Best driving instructor ever!!!!! Lewis made all our lessons super fun and enjoyable so I definitely recommend for anyone who is worried about starting lessons, like I was. Thank you so much for all your help 🫶
Daniel Faint
15:36 17 Mar 25
Great instructors helped me all the way through. Passed first time. Couldn’t be more pleased 😀
Georgia Smith
18:28 06 Mar 25
Passed yesterday thanks to my amazing instructor Kathy couldnt recommend her enough!
Nick Roberts
15:52 05 Mar 25
Just passed with 0 minors today thanks to Gary! Couldn't have asked for a better instructor, would recommend to anyone! Thank you Gary!!
Fallon Conway
12:12 24 Feb 25
Great help to helping me pass my driving test first time was amazing help I would definitely recommend to anyone learning to drive
Joanna Halsey
15:37 04 Feb 25
Passed my automatic test today with my amazing driving instructor no other than my sister is a excellent instructor would recommend to anyone and Thankyou to all the support I have had from anchor driving school xx
Lilly Hierons
11:10 15 Jan 25
Lewis is a brilliant instructor couldn’t thank him enough really great with nerves and very welcoming would recommend 100/100 🥳
Denis Visockas
22:24 11 Jan 25
Would highly recommend this driving school. I came in with little to no driving experience and had an absolute joy learning from Gary, my instructor. He gave great tips, highlighted areas that I was not great at with tips as to how to improve, and most importantly kept my self esteem and interest in driving high by reassuring me with areas that I was good at. Had an amazing time with this school. Cannot thank Gary enough.
Abbie Hopkins
12:00 04 Dec 24
Definetly would recommend, Adam was a great instructor and always made driving a comfortable and relaxing experience. Always punctual and a great teacher, if you're worried about learning to drive like I was, I definetly recommend learning to drive here as driving is something relaxing instead of stressful for me now !
Evie Scott
10:00 03 Dec 24
Having been recommended to the school by my brother I’m so glad I was. The lessons with Lewis have been very flexible, always starting punctually and very fun. It’s a very encouraging environment that helped me grow confidence at my own pace. I would recommend to anyone. X
Jamie Goodman
13:36 02 Dec 24
Amazing instructor called Lewis made sure I was 100% ready, highly recommended
SB SB
21:23 30 Nov 24
My son passed his test today, first time thanks to Lewis who has been absolutely amazing from start to finish! We found Lewis through recommendations on Facebook and I'm so glad we did, he gave huge confidence and encouragement to my son and a relaxed driving experience, he literally breezed through the test and he wouldn't have even had his test today if it wasn't for Lewis and everything he has done to help. First class instructor with so much experience, support and patience as well as always being on hand for any questions you may have. Can't recommend him enough 👍
Lillie Foley
12:01 16 Nov 24
Couldn't thank Lewis for all his help I recommend him so much best driving instructor once again thank you for all of your help
Harry Monaghan
15:30 06 Nov 24
Amazing driving school, a really great experience. Calm and collected and instructor and really helped me calm down my nerves before the test. Would recommend to everyone.
Courtney Ché Lewis
11:55 01 Nov 24
Passed my automatic driving test today Kathy is an amazing driving instructor highly recommend thank you so much 💛
Jack Miller
10:08 31 Oct 24
Passed my test today in colchester if it wasn’t for lewis taking me up there in such short time i wouldn’t be where i am now. 100% recommend
Busola Ashaka
10:31 30 Oct 24
Passed my test today, Lewis was Superb at helping me calm my nerves, he is a brilliant instructor. Really grateful. Plus they've got a great App that can help book your Lessons Seamlessly.
Freddie Sparks
11:09 25 Oct 24
Great school to learn with really passionate about what they do passed today only a couple of minor mistakes. Can’t thank them enough 😃
Harley Barker
20:48 16 Oct 24
Lewis was an absolute fantastic driving instructor, when I first started my lessons i was very nervous (as expected) but Lewis never doubted me once, he was always flexible and always trying to fit around my work schedule. Couldn’t recommend a better person or company to anyone who is learning to drive! the best of the best, thank you for making my learning a fun and enjoyable experience! 🚗👍
Tammy Brooks
15:21 16 Oct 24
Kathy is a very kind, patient and supportive driving instructor. Both of my children passed first time! I would definitely recommend Anchor !
Thank you so much Kathy ☺️
Thank you so much Kathy ☺️
Jack Brooks
16:23 08 Oct 24
Kathy was Really good always calm and collected all the time helped me pass first time
Kia-Louise Beckensall
14:33 01 Oct 24
Great driving school to learn to drive, could not have passed without the help of Lewis! very lovely people 100% recommend 😁
Ethan Witney
17:17 25 Sep 24
Great driving school to learn with!
Even if you’re a first time driver, everything is explained as straight forward as possible but nothing is overlooked!
Would recommend Gary, he gave me the skills for a first time pass!
Even if you’re a first time driver, everything is explained as straight forward as possible but nothing is overlooked!
Would recommend Gary, he gave me the skills for a first time pass!
Dan King
12:55 23 Sep 24
Lewis Really good and understandable helped me reach my goal first attempt with only 4 minor mistakes highly recommend
Mia Ballinger
09:56 10 Sep 24
Passed my test today with the lovely Kathy😁I highly recommend her she is so lovely and patient and will teach you at your own pace, I honestly couldn’t have done it without her, thank you! Xx
Alexander Faint
08:06 19 Aug 24
I was able to pass first time with Lewis and he really helped me get over everything I struggled with. Would not of been able to do it without him. He tried everything he could to help me and it work out. Thanks Lewis.
Liv Lane
08:17 16 Aug 24
Thank you so so so so much, passed my test first try in Colchester thanks to Lewis! 100% recommend 🩷 Choose AB-Drive-Anchor 🩷
Harlin Wench
10:02 02 Aug 24
lewis is wonderful, he taught my daughter caitlin to drive in 20 lessons, cancellation test in colchester with very few lessons there, will be recommending you to my friends kids when they are ready to learn, thank you so much for all you have done, such a lovely man
Ella Willsmore
07:56 01 Aug 24
Kathy was a patient, kind, and all round fab instructor who helped me build my confidence after 7 years off the road. Thanks so much!
Rhys Burnell
20:49 11 Jul 24
I passed first time yesterday morning thanks to Lewis who was an incredible instructor. From lesson one he made sure that each lesson was specific to me and went the extra mile to make sure that absolutely anything I felt nervous or unsure over he supported me with. Not only this but Lewis wasn’t just an incredible instructor for me but also somebody who will ask about my week and what I’ve been up to as well as having a good sense of humour. I highly recommend Lewis at AB - Drive - Anchor Clacton Driving School who made my lessons enjoyable and made sure I went into my test fully confident with the only outcome being a pass !
Rocqi Bastone
16:55 08 Jul 24
Incredibly patient and supportive throughout my learning experience, highly recommended as I was a very nervous driver and was able to feel much more comfortable and confident with Adam Bolton as my driving instructor.
Hannah McLaughlin
14:14 11 Jun 24
Past first time this morning with the lovely Kathy, I have been on and of driving for a very long 17years just couldn’t find someone I was comfortable with.
I was recommended Kathy at AB-drive- anchor on Facebook.
Kathy made me feel comfortable from my very first lesson and I honestly couldn’t have done it with out her.
Thankyou xxx
I was recommended Kathy at AB-drive- anchor on Facebook.
Kathy made me feel comfortable from my very first lesson and I honestly couldn’t have done it with out her.
Thankyou xxx
Cherrish Williams
09:44 04 Jun 24
Only went and passed first time early this morning couldn't have had a better instructor thank you so much for all your help and support throughout my driving lessons Lewis xx
Lilly Marriott
19:27 29 May 24
PASSED FIRST TIME TODAY WITH LEWIS 🎉
Could not recommend him enough he’s helped me so much, couldn’t have done it without him! Thank so much for all your help x
Could not recommend him enough he’s helped me so much, couldn’t have done it without him! Thank so much for all your help x
Exciting news! We are offering driving lessons in the following areas:
Brightlingsea, Clacton-On- Sea, Great Clacton, Little Clacton, Great Bentley, Little Bentley, Holland-On-Sea, Kirby, Kirby-Le Soken, Frating, Frinton, Thorpe, Thorpe-Le Soken, Walton & Weeley.
Please Note: Additional charges may apply for areas outside of Clacton town.
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