National Driving Centre Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Looking at 123 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the instructors and staff for being exceptionally helpful, patient, and thorough throughout all training sessions. People also highlight the well-structured practical courses and the welcoming reception team that make learners feel completely comfortable from day one. Though some reviewers experienced initial test day nerves or found the intense learning process demanding at times, the reassuring environment helped them overcome challenges. Consumers appreciate the clear guidance and constructive feedback provided, ensuring they feel fully prepared for their practical exams. Reviewers ultimately highly recommend these professional driving courses to anyone wanting to obtain their heavy vehicle license.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having any driving test is an absolute ordeal. Fact. But NDC did make the whole experience much less painful. Dave my instructor was thorough, professional and even patient at the right level. The res... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On my first day of training itself, I’d started feeling that. Yes, I am lucky to have my training here NDC Croydon. Sincere Thanks to DAVE & ANDY for your effort and guidance during all my... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the beginning, the initial assessment with Paul, the office team also managedto move my course from January to November which was fabulous & Andy. They were all spectacular, I passed of course do... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Staff at NDC made me feel very welcome, they were helpful and polite. Having a Free driving assessment before doing my course was a nice touch, it allowed me to understand what I would be paying... See more

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Company details

  1. #3 of 18 best companies in Driving Licence Training School
  2. #5 of 22 best companies in Driving school
  3. #1 of 8 best companies in Driving Test Centre
  4. #1 of 5 best companies in Learner Driver Training Area

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The National Driving Centre has been training drivers to get their HGV / Lorry and PCV / Bus driving licences in London and the South-East for over 40 years. With our modern fleet of training vehicles, wonderful driving instructors, purpose built training centre doubling as a Government Approved (DVSA) Test Centre, it makes NDC quite unique. Our HGV training courses include - Car to C1 / 7.5tonne (Ambulance) Car to Category C / Class 2 Category C / Class 2 to C+E / Class 1 Our PCV training courses include - Car to D1 / Minibus Car to Category D / PCV licence.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big thank you to everyone at the NDC

Big thank you to everyone at the NDC, especially Andy! He is an amazing instructor.
Very knowledgeable and patient

14 July 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for the review and nice words on Andy, Tony. All the best out there 🥳

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jay Zmitrowicz

Hi . Am Highly recommende NDC for people who whant to take part of great life experience, best life experience doing Class1 ... friendly people, great technical teach ,,Andy" great teacher's in the team ... place full of positive vibes and energy. Thank You Andy and NCD ... God bless. Jay Zmitrowicz

3 July 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thanks for the great review Jay! We loved having you. Congrats once again! 🥳

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glad I came here for my Bus Licence…

Glad I came here for my Bus Licence Training. Paul my instructor was very helpful at getting me ready and prepared to pass my test at the first time! I would recommend NDC to anyone looking to get their bus licence.

3 July 2026
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First time pass Michael that's what we like to see! Well done ☺️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Short successful week with a top notch instructor

Had only a short week but in that time I learnt a lot my instructor nick was amazing taught me a lot and had a good laugh along the way I couldn’t of ask for a better teacher highly recommend people going here all the staff our amazing

26 June 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for the review bandy. We also love the use of top notch to describe Nick. We also think he's top notch 😉

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I could not fault NDC one bit

I could not fault NDC one bit. Brilliant from beginning to end even when I had some issues with a delayed flight the night before my course was due to start.
My instructor Andy was professional clear and great at passing over his extensive knowledge.
I fully recommend NDC for anyone wishing to upgrade their license.

26 June 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for the review Terence, and we're super happy you're happy! All the best for the future ☺️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend for Lorry training

I have been training and got a PASS for the Class 2 lorry this week. A big shout out to Nick, who is a humorous and encouraging instructor throughout the course. He taught me all the necessary skills to become a road-safety-first lorry driver. I would highly recommend everyone to take the course here!

Eddie

26 June 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Hey Eddie! Thank you for taking the time to review. Glad you had a great, and successful week with Nick 🥳

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Class 1

Had an excellent Experience learning and it was worth every penny best place for learning & training with NDC. I’ve done both class 1&2 past first time 🥳
I highly recommend everyone to NDC

19 June 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

The 'D' in Dwayne stands for DOUBLE PASS! Great work Dwayne and thank you for choosing us to do your training with ☺️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed my time with Ndc the…

I really enjoyed my time with Ndc the staff were friendly and helpful anytime you needed help.
Debbie who helps on the phone talked me through everything I needed to do before and after I could get my license.

My instructor (Mark) helped pushed me to my best ability to get my pass which I did today.

Thank you to everyone at NDC for all your help.

John
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19 June 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Hey John, thank you for the review. Glad you had a great all round experience. All the very best for the future 😎

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Experience was generally very good

Experience was generally very good. The staff know their stuff and were good at passing on knowledge. It can be quite nerve wracking to try and practice and pass in such a short space of time, but the instructors were very helpful (as well as all the other staff!)

18 June 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for the review Lauren. We might make a poster saying 'Staff know their stuff' for the instructors room, as we liked this comment so much!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing instructor

Amazing instructor, very helpful friendly and knowledgeable staff. Really made my time here worthwhile

12 June 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

We love it was worthwhile George - well done that man!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course with Mark as a great…

Great course with Mark as a great instructor. Kept every cool.and calm and explained things clearly as the course progressed and put e very one at ease. Also at the same time I had a great laugh in the cab which made that time more enjoyable. Good company good bunch of guys if planning to get your licence.

12 June 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for the review David! Glad you had a successful and enjoyable time with Mark 😎

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

C1 driving course

The whole process from booking to completing the course was made extremely straightforward by the team. Mark was a great instructor, friendly, calm and encouraging. Would definitely recommend NDC!

12 June 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for the review Emily. Congratulations once again on the C1 pass 🥳

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expert level training

Clear and concise training leading to the test = Desired results.

5 June 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Clear and concise review too OA! Thank you for choosing NDC to train with ☺️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Instruction was very clear and…

Instruction was very clear and encouraging. The pace of the course was appropriately challenging without being tiring and I felt very well prepared for my test.

5 June 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for the review MM! We're glad you had a successful and enjoyable experience ☺️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finally made it am sure the whole…

Finally made it am sure the whole stuff now knew me like I was one of them kkkk .. Special thanks to Nick , Dave, Paul , Keith , Steve, Lee and all the office stuff . You gave your all and I appreciate every input you gave.

3 June 2026
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YOU DID IT! The best never pass first time anyway 😉

Written by an NDC employee that didn't pass first time 😉

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant team at the NDC

Absolutely brilliant team at the NDC. Everybody was so supportive and really wanted me to succeed.
The instructors are excellent (and funny). I am really grateful to you (Andy and co.). The office team is fabulous (Sue and Steve, thank you for all the help).

I cannot recommend them highly enough. Should I ever want to drive a London bus or become a HGV driver I would want to train with NDC.

29 May 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

This is a lovely review. Thank you for taking the time to write it ☺️

All the best for the future.

Team NDC

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had my C+E 5 day course

Had my C+E 5 day course, instructor I had was brilliant, patient and understanding. Had very good tips and showed how to position yourself in many different situations. Very good driving school and would recommend for anybody wanting to gain a HGV licence

28 May 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for taking the time to review Tyler. Congratulations once again! 🥳

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So happy to have passed my PCV licence


I’m delighted to say I’ve just passed my PCV test! Huge thanks to my trainer Nick—he was absolutely brilliant from start to finish.

Nick is patient, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly, breaking down every manoeuvre and rule until I felt fully confident. He gave great feedback, kept me calm, and went above and beyond to make sure I was 100% prepared.

The whole training was professional and focused on safety, and I couldn’t have asked for better support. I would highly recommend Nick and the NDC team to anyone looking to get their licence!

27 May 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Great work! And thank you for the kind words about Nick your instructor. All the best out on road ☺️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Zero to truck driving hero in 5 days!

A huge thank you to everyone at NDC, but especially Dave, my instructor for the week. He took me from never having driven a truck to passing first time in only 5 days! He was calm and highly knowledgeable and a credit to the company.
I can highly recommend NDC for your own truck or bus training.

15 May 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Thank you for the nice words on our legendary Dave, Adam. But you had your hands on the wheel without him to pass the test! Go well out there ☺️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience

A huge thank you to all of the team at the National Driving Centre. From my initial phone calls with Steve and Susan, my assessment drive with Paul, and my training with Dave, every part of the experience was enjoyable and thorough.
Dave is an excellent instructor, the perfect combination of patience and friendliness, whilst imparting valuable knowledge and all the practical skills necessary to pass the tests.
I also want to give thanks to Roger, the DVSA examiner. He did his very best to calm my test nerves, he provided comprehensive and invaluable feedback, and is a very approachable yet professional person.
I wholeheartedly recommend NDC to anyone considering taking their commercial driving licences. They will do their utmost to help you through every part of the process, they are a great team, and they are committed to guide you every step of the way.

15 May 2026
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Reply from National Driving Centre

Wow, what a detailed review Claire. Thank you very much for taking the time! Glad you had such a positive experience with us during your training 🥳

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