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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What Our Customers Are Saying
Honestly the best experience with you Lewis!!! You’ve made me feel so much more confident on the road, thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me!!!!
After our daughter only deciding 10 days before her test that she wants to learn/pass in an automatic, we were somewhat left with what felt like an impossible task taking on an instructor with... availability.
I spent an afternoon contacting all local learner driver companies in the area and felt like I'd hit a wall.
I then got a call a day later (just before my daughter was about to cancel the test) from Des at AB saying he'd be able to help.
Words cannot describe the admiration I have for both AB and Des in not only bending over backwards to do their best to help in such an tight time frame but also their professionalism in assisting our daughter to pass her test.
Des is one of the nicest guys I've had the pleasure of meeting and would wholly recommend AB and Des to any person looking to pass their practical driving test.read more
I spent an afternoon contacting all local learner driver companies in the area and felt like I'd hit a wall.
I then got a call a day later (just before my daughter was about to cancel the test) from Des at AB saying he'd be able to help.
Words cannot describe the admiration I have for both AB and Des in not only bending over backwards to do their best to help in such an tight time frame but also their professionalism in assisting our daughter to pass her test.
Des is one of the nicest guys I've had the pleasure of meeting and would wholly recommend AB and Des to any person looking to pass their practical driving test.read more
I passed my driving test with flying colours thanks to AB Drive, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the experience. My instructor Lewis was outstanding in every possible way. He was patient,... professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and always made me feel calm and confident behind the wheel.
Lewis explained things clearly, and genuinely cared about helping me become a safe and confident driver—not just passing the test (although that was a big bonus!). I can’t thank him enough for all his support and encouragement.
If you’re looking for a top-quality driving school and an instructor who truly goes above and beyond, I can’t recommend AB Drive and Lewis highly enough.read more
Lewis explained things clearly, and genuinely cared about helping me become a safe and confident driver—not just passing the test (although that was a big bonus!). I can’t thank him enough for all his support and encouragement.
If you’re looking for a top-quality driving school and an instructor who truly goes above and beyond, I can’t recommend AB Drive and Lewis highly enough.read more
Highly recommend Adam! Extremely patient and actually cares so much about his students! Thankyou so much for getting me through today, I can never thank you enough!
Massive thank you to my driving instructor! From the first lesson to test day, he was patient, supportive, and always explained things in a way that made sense. He really helped build my confidence... and made lessons enjoyable rather than stressful.
I’m over the moon to say I passed first time, and I genuinely couldn’t have done it without his guidance. If you’re looking for a driving instructor who actually cares and prepares you properly, I couldn’t recommend him enough!read more
I’m over the moon to say I passed first time, and I genuinely couldn’t have done it without his guidance. If you’re looking for a driving instructor who actually cares and prepares you properly, I couldn’t recommend him enough!read more
Adam thank you very much for all the time and patience to teach my daughter how to be confident and good driver. You are an amazing driving instructor.
Thank you so so much to my instructor Kathy who was always so kind and patient and really helped my overcome driving anxiety. She always explained things clearly and until I understood and really... believed in me which really helped my confidence and to believe in myself. The lessons were enjoyable and tailored to what I needed and I always felt at ease by Kathy's calm and friendly nature. She always went above and beyond and its clear she really cares about her students. I will really miss my lessons with her. I highly recommend her and already have to a relative. Also I want to give thanks to Adam who I started lessons with before changing over to automatic. I struggle with change and anxiety but he made sure the transition with smooth and what I needed to help with nerves and make it a positive experience. I'm so so grateful. Highly recommend, thank you so much!read more
Can't thank Lewis enough, helped me through my anxieties about both sets of tests, great instructor, would highly recommend to anyone!
thank you to my instructor kathy, I cant thank her enough. she gets to know her students on a personal level to understand them and how their mind works. I struggled with severe anxiety but she... always found a way to calm me down and calmly talked me through steps. 10/10 on her patience, kindness and confidence in people who struggle to have confidence in themselves.read more
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I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor! If you are nervous about starting your driving lessons... don’t be! from day one I felt comfortable and supported, even when I doubted myself. Lewis was always calm, patient and incredibly reassuring.
Thank you Lewis for your guidance, I went into my test feeling confident… and I passed first time! I’m grateful for all the time, effort, and encouragement you gave me. I couldn’t have done it without you.read more
I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor! If you are nervous about starting your driving lessons... don’t be! from day one I felt comfortable and supported, even when I doubted myself. Lewis was always calm, patient and incredibly reassuring.
Thank you Lewis for your guidance, I went into my test feeling confident… and I passed first time! I’m grateful for all the time, effort, and encouragement you gave me. I couldn’t have done it without you.read more
I highly recommend Gary he got my daughter Rachel through a first time pass today! And am forever grateful for the confidence he gave my daughter she come home very happy and content after every... lesson! You looking for a kind, calm instructor then Gary’s your man! Hes 5 ⭐️read more
Had to take an extended test and passed first time thanks to Lewis! Recommend 😀
I cannot recommend the Anchor driving school highly enough. Lewis Constantine has taken all 3 of my children through their driving lessons and they all passed at their first attempt. He is a first... class instructor, professional and courteous and my children looked forward to his lessons. My personal thanks for all your help, guidance and encouragement .And wish you and your colleagues all the best for the future.read more
I am really happy with my instructor taught me really well thank you for everything❤️
I would 100% recommend this driving school to anyone looking to learn.
Gary was amazing very patient and encouraging couldn’t have asked for a nicer instructor!
Gary was amazing very patient and encouraging couldn’t have asked for a nicer instructor!
Amazing driving school! Gary was a fabulous teacher who was really patient! They also went the extra mile to ensure that she was able to take her test at the last minute when Gary was not available!... Highly recommend them!!!read more
i want to say a massive thankyou to gary my instructor, its been a journey from start to finish. thankyou for not just your patients but the confidence you gave me. your never to old to learn. all... being well , my son will be starting with you next year. I couldn't recommend him highly enough.read more
Just past my driving test today with my wonderful instructor Kathy 🥰 I recommend her with all my heart, she is a wonderful, patient, lovely person in and out ❤️ thank you again... you deserve a medal 🤌😘 xread more
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 🙂🙂read more
lewis is a top class instructor, definitely recommend
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👏👏
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 👌read more
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 ☺️ 🎊🎊read more
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 ❤️
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... 😀read more
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!! 🙏
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!
Son number 2 passed his test after learning with Lewis. Highly recommended.
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!!read more
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!!!read more
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 💗read more
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 🫶read more
Great instructors helped me all the way through. Passed first time. Couldn’t be more pleased 😀
Thank you Adam for helping me pass with zero minors!!!
Passed yesterday thanks to my amazing instructor Kathy couldnt recommend her enough!
Just passed with 0 minors today thanks to Gary! Couldn't have asked for a better instructor, would recommend to anyone! Thank you Gary!!
Passed today!!! Amazing instructor highly recommend! thank you so much Gary!
Great help to helping me pass my driving test first time was amazing help I would definitely recommend to anyone learning to drive
Amazing instructor. Would 100% recommend
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 xxread more
Lewis is a brilliant instructor couldn’t thank him enough really great with nerves and very welcoming would recommend 100/100 🥳
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.read more
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 !read more
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. Xread more
Amazing instructor called Lewis made sure I was 100% ready, highly recommended
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 👍read more
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
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.
Passed my automatic driving test today Kathy is an amazing driving instructor highly recommend thank you so much 💛
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
Exciting news! We are offering driving lessons in the following areas:
We are pleased to offer driving lessons across the following locations:
Clacton Area: Clacton-on-Sea, Great Clacton, Little Clacton, Holland-on-Sea
Frinton & Walton: Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, Kirby-le-Soken, Kirby Cross
Surrounding Villages: Brightlingsea, Great Bentley, Little Bentley, Frating, Thorpe-le-Soken, Weeley
New for 2026: Now Serving Colchester! Please note: We currently offer Automatic Lessons only in the Colchester area.
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