Anita Mainwaring

Every learner is different, but most pupils require between 40 and 50 hours of professional tuition combined with private practice.

Yes. Anita specialises in helping nervous and anxious learners build confidence in a calm and supportive environment.

Yes. Anita teaches exclusively in a manual Volkswagen Polo.

Witham, Maldon, Chelmsford and surrounding areas.

Samantha Edwards

Absolutely cannot recommend Anita enough! She is a phenomenal driving instructor who truly goes above and beyond. I had been struggling with severe driving anxiety for years, to the point where I was certain I’d never be able to pass my test. Anita has been amazing from the very first lesson, she made me feel comfortable and stayed calm and patient even when I was very hard work. I can honestly say I never thought I’d pass my test; but today after 12 years of stop and starting thanks to the support of Anita, I passed first time. She has truly changed not only my life, but the life I can now give me children with the freedom we can have from me driving. I cannot thank Anita enough and would highly recommend!

Abi Stevens

I’m writing this review before my test which is later today but I wanted you to know I had an amazing experience learning to drive with Anita. I was very nervous when I first started, but she was incredibly reassuring and patient, which really helped build my confidence. I made a lot of progress in a short space of time thanks to her clear guidance and supportive approach. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great driving instructor.

Lesley Sherwood
My Hayley passed her driving test today after 7 failed theory last Friday she finally passed and with in 6 days she has passed her driving test for the first time Anita is her driving instructor and has been with her all the way through they have built a special bond together I would highly recommend Anita to anyone, she has worked so hard with her building her confidence and today after all the hard work has paid off, thank you so much Anita for everything you have done I am one very proud mum.

Mustafa Ahmed
Had a great experience with my driving instructor miss Anita. Passed my driving test with her in my first attempt. She was patient, clear, and very supportive throughout my lessons. She never let me down and always made me feel confident behind the wheel. Thanks to her help, I passed my driving test. I would highly recommend her to anyone learning to drive. Thanks

Thomas Balfour

I recently passed my test thanks to my instructor Anita! She was always very patient and encouraging, making sure I felt comfortable while learning and had plenty of different ways to explain things if I didn’t understand. She cares a lot for her students success and was always willing to go the extra mile for me, whether that was offering quiet early morning lessons or being super flexible with changing lesson times especially towards my test! Highly recommend if you would like to feel confident and safe driving as a whole, beyond just being able to pass a driving test! Thanks Anita

Teresa Smethurst
Happy to share I passed my driving test first time with the guidance from my instructor Anita. Answering and explaining all the questions I had, Anita was very encouraging building up my confidence on the road! Offering flexible lesson times, friendly approach and very reliable. Can’t thank her enough!