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My name is Dave Nolleth and I provide friendly, patient and professional manual driving lessons throughout Chelmsford, Witham, Braintree, Earls Colne and the surrounding Essex areas.
Whether you are a complete beginner, feeling nervous about driving or returning to lessons after a break, I will help you become a safe, confident and independent driver.
My lessons are relaxed, supportive and carefully adapted around your experience, confidence and preferred way of learning.
I first qualified as an Approved Driving Instructor more than 13 years ago, achieving a higher standard grade of instruction.
After spending several years pursuing other interests, I returned to driver training because helping people learn to drive has always been a passion of mine.
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing someone grow in confidence and develop skills they will use for the rest of their life.
After retraining with Supreme School of Motoring, I continued developing my teaching through modern coaching techniques.
Every pupil learns differently, so together we will find the approach that works best for you.
If something does not make sense straight away, I will explain it differently, break it into manageable stages and give you the time you need to feel comfortable.
If you make a mistake, we will discuss it calmly and use it positively to improve your driving.
My aim is not simply to help you pass your test. I want you to become a safe and confident driver who feels properly prepared for independent driving.
You will learn in Dave’s comfortable and practical Ford B-Max manual car.
The Ford B-Max offers excellent visibility, a comfortable driving position and responsive controls, making it an ideal car for learner drivers.
You will gradually develop clutch control, gear selection, road awareness, junction skills, manoeuvres and safe decision-making.
Every lesson is planned around your progress, helping you build confidence and driving ability step by step.
I provide manual driving lessons throughout:
If you are unsure whether I cover your area, please get in touch and we will be happy to advise you.
Yes. I welcome complete beginners and will guide you through every stage of learning to drive.
We will begin with the basic controls and gradually progress as your confidence and driving ability develop.
Absolutely. Many pupils begin lessons feeling anxious or unsure of themselves.
My calm and patient approach helps you feel comfortable, understand what is happening and progress without unnecessary pressure.
You will learn in a manual Ford B-Max.
It is comfortable, practical and offers excellent visibility, making it an ideal car for both complete beginners and experienced learners.
Yes. I have helped many pupils rebuild their confidence after changing instructors, moving area or returning to lessons following a break.
We will discuss your previous experience and adapt the lessons around the support you need.
I provide manual driving lessons throughout Chelmsford, Witham, Braintree, Earls Colne and the surrounding Essex villages.
Every learner is different. The number of lessons you need will depend on your previous experience, confidence, ability and whether you can practise privately between lessons.
I will regularly review your progress and clearly explain what you need to work on before taking your driving test.
Here are some of the latest five-star reviews from pupils and families who have learnt to drive with Dave.
“Fantastic driving school. My son passed first time with Dave Nolleth, who is a great instructor and very friendly. Highly recommended.”
I had an excellent experience learning with Dave at Supreme.
I passed with only two driving faults and could not have done it without him.
Dave taught me so many useful skills and helped me achieve the pass.
Cheers, Dave!
— Sam Donegan
Learning with Dave Nolleth was an amazing experience for my son, Theo.
From day one, Dave was patient, calm and completely unshakeable, which is exactly what you need when teaching a teenager.
No matter how many times Theo confused left and right or questioned whether he should have signalled, Dave remained calm and explained everything clearly.
He even managed to make the more frightening moments funny, including Theo’s first encounter with a roundabout.
Theo passed first time. Thanks, Dave!
— Spotty
I cannot rate Supreme or Dave highly enough.
I had a fantastic experience and always felt comfortable in the car.
In ten weeks, I learnt how to drive and passed my test first time with only three driving faults.
I would recommend Dave and Supreme 100%.
— Maddie Hughes
Dave Nolleth is a fantastic instructor.
He is patient, supportive and excellent at explaining things in a way that makes sense.
Supreme’s instructors also work together to conduct mock tests with one another’s pupils.
The mock tests felt very similar to the real test and gave my confidence a huge boost.
I would definitely recommend Dave and Supreme to anyone learning to drive.
— Jayden Dhanda
Dave was an absolutely amazing instructor.
He is friendly, knowledgeable and made learning to drive enjoyable.
I passed first time with only two driving faults and cannot recommend him enough.
Thank you, Dave!
— Stanley Spall
Dave was helpful and supportive throughout my lessons.
He gave me the advice and skills I needed to pass with only one driving fault.
I also completed a mock test with another Supreme instructor, and the second opinion helped identify anything that could still be improved.
I could not recommend Dave more, and I found Supreme to be a brilliant driving school.
— Daniel Hardy
I passed first time with only two driving faults.
Dave was outstanding from my first lesson to my last.
As my test approached, I became very nervous, but Dave reassured me and encouraged me to believe that I could pass.
I would recommend him 1000% as a driving instructor.
Thank you, Dave and Supreme.
— Grace Burns-Childs
I began learning to drive later in life and had a fantastic experience with Supreme.
Dave was supportive, patient and instructive throughout every part of my learning.
His encouragement helped me control my nerves, learn from mistakes and steadily build confidence.
If I had to learn all over again, I would not choose anyone else.
— Brandon Hughes
Dave is an exceptional instructor and a great person.
He was extremely patient and took me from a complete beginner to test-ready far more quickly than I imagined.
He helped me enjoy the learning process while making excellent progress.
I could not recommend him highly enough.
— Owen King
After failing my first driving test in London and moving to Chelmsford, I began taking lessons with Dave.
He helped me understand roundabouts, practise unfamiliar test routes and correct manoeuvres I had learnt differently with a previous instructor.
Dave was extremely patient and helped me feel confident behind the wheel.
I passed with only three driving faults and would highly recommend him.
— Julia Anton
Dave was helpful, supportive and kind throughout my lessons.
He matched the teaching perfectly to my pace of learning and helped me pass first time.
Thank you, Dave and Supreme.
— Sam Glover
These are just a small selection of the many five-star reviews received by Dave and Supreme School of Motoring.
Supreme School of Motoring has been helping people learn to drive across Essex for more than 50 years.
As a family-run driving school, we pride ourselves on friendly tuition, experienced instructors and helping every learner become a safe and confident driver for life.
Our instructors support one another, share knowledge and conduct mock driving tests to help pupils prepare properly for test day.
When you learn with Supreme, you will be supported by an experienced instructor, a trusted local driving school and a team committed to helping you achieve your goals.
We believe driving lessons should be calm, professional and enjoyable, with a clear focus on developing safe driving skills that last long after your test.
If you are looking for friendly and professional manual driving lessons in Chelmsford, Witham, Braintree, Earls Colne or the surrounding areas, Dave would be delighted to help you begin your driving journey.
Contact Supreme School of Motoring today to ask about availability or book your first lesson.
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