Welcome to Let's Drive Wales

If you are looking for driving lessons in the Neath Port Talbot and Ammanford areas then you have come to the right place, with professional male and female instructors and also manual and automatic lessons.

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Qualified Instructors to help you pass

Let’s Drive Wales are expanding and cover the areas of Neath Port Talbot and Ammanford and plan to expand to other areas of South Wales, and now with professional male and female instructors and also manual and automatic lessons.

Meet our Instructors

Welcome to Lets Drive Wales School of Motoring

Lets Drive Wales School of Motoring is a friendly and local driving school owned by Mr Carl Thomas, a fully qualified driving instructor approved by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA ADI).

The aims of the school are simple, to offer professional driving instruction, with driving lessons that are tailored to meet the needs of each student on an individual basis, from the complete beginner to the more experienced driver.

Let’s Drive Wales Driving School is based in Neath and covers all the surrounding areas  including Cimla, Tonna, Skewen, Briton Ferry, Baglan, Bryncoch, Cilfrew and Aberdulais.

Let’s Drive Wales plan to expand in the next year with up to 4 new instructors including learning to drive in automatic gears. We are also expanding to other areas including  Ammanford, Pontardawe, Trebanos, Rhos, Alltwen and Clydach.

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Learning to drive and passing your test is a great personal achievement and we take pride in being part of your success.

UPDATE: Professional male and female instructors and also manual and automatic lessons.

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  • I want to thank Ashley Simms for helping me with my driving and my car anxiety, I never thought I’d actually pass my test especially first time! He’s very caring and calming, and I’d definitely recommend him to everyone who is looking for a driving instructor

    Rachel Gunter Avatar Rachel Gunter
    July 23, 2025

  • I had an excellent experience with Ashley. Always patient, clear, and made me feel confident behind the wheel. Thanks to their great instruction, I passed my test and feel ready to drive safely. Highly recommend!

    Jessica Saxby Avatar Jessica Saxby
    July 16, 2025

  • i had recently done my pass plus with Ashley and he was amazing and really got my confidence up, highly recommended if anyone needs an instructor.

    abi harris Avatar abi harris
    July 2, 2025

  • Very calm and supportive. I can recommend him any time any day

    DJ MYKEJAY Avatar DJ MYKEJAY
    July 2, 2025

  • I would highly recommend Ashley Simms as an instructor. I wouldn’t have been able to pass without him! Really calm and friendly and made me feel super comfortable the whole time in the car! Couldn’t thank him enough!

    kyarah stokes Avatar kyarah stokes
    July 2, 2025

  • Had my lessons with Ashley, amazing instructor. Calm and helps every step of the way! Passed within 3 months.

    Kelly Gabrielsen Avatar Kelly Gabrielsen
    June 30, 2025

  • I have just passed my test after having lessons with Ashley Simms, after having these lessons he has helped me to not only pass my test, but feel completely comfortable and safe when driving overall. Thank you.

    Charlie Bailey Avatar Charlie Bailey
    June 30, 2025

  • I learnt with Ashley and the whole way through was just laughs and good fun. Top bloke would recommend to anyone learning to drive

    Brodi Welsh Avatar Brodi Welsh
    June 30, 2025

  • I have just passed my test with Amy! Could not recommend her enough, she is the patience of a saint and all around amazing instructor. Thank you so much!

    cerys knox Avatar cerys knox
    June 30, 2025

  • If you’re looking for an amazing driving instructor, I highly recommend Amy. I truly couldn’t have passed without her support. Every lesson was filled with encouragement, laughter, and solid preparation for my test. Thanks to Amy, I was able to get my license in just two months!

    Emily Pope Avatar Emily Pope
    May 30, 2025

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Lets Drive Wales now have professional male and female instructors and also manual and automatic lessons.

Meet Our Instructors

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At Let’s Drive School of Motoring we can offer lessons for the complete beginner to the more experienced driver. We are  fully qualified driving instructors approved by the Driving Standards Agency.

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I loved learning with Let’s Drive Wales

I loved learning with Let’s Drive Wales

Tilly Grey

I loved learning to drive with Carl and I will be recommending Let’s Drive driving school to all my friends. I passed with Carl today and I can’t thank him enough. Thank you Carl 😁
Excellent instructor, very patient and professional

Excellent instructor, very patient and professional

Tia-Lynne

I passed my driving test in Swansea with Mario. I couldn’t recommend him enough. He’s very patient and understanding. My lessons and driving skills came on in leaps and bounds since being with Mario. Highly recommended.
Mario makes learning fun

Mario makes learning fun

Callum Roberts, Cwmgors

Couldn’t recommend Mario enough! Great instructor, makes sure you’re well prepared before going into test.
Mario was simply amazing

Mario was simply amazing

Rhys Berry, Hafod

Mario is an excellent instructor, covered all ares of driving thoroughly to make sure I passed on the day. Very accommodating as I could only do weekends. Would recommend Mario to anyone who is learning to drive.
Very Reliable, Simply Amazing

Very Reliable, Simply Amazing

Craig, Briton Ferry

Very reliable service, great communication and awareness skills. Honest feedback after every lesson. Loved my lessons with Carlos
Top Instructor

Top Instructor

Gemma

After putting my driving off for so many years and instructors, I can honestly say that Mario has been an absolute dream as an instructor. He always believed I could do it and calmed my nerves and got me where I am today and I’ll be forever grateful. Top instructor I’ll surely miss my lessons. Thank you Mario.
I will miss my lessons

I will miss my lessons

William Jackson, Bryncoch

Just wanted to say Carl was a very good driving instructor. I couldn’t have picked a better guy, always patient and friendly. I will genuinely miss my lessons with Carl. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Incredible from start to finish

Incredible from start to finish

Steffan, Cilfrew

Carl has been incredible from start to finish. Patient and friendly, I could not have asked for a better instructor! Always a good conversation and an excellent teacher to boot. Thanks ever so much Carl, you’re a Legend!
Mario was amazing!

Mario was amazing!

Tristan, Port Talbot

I can’t thank Mario enough for everything he has done for me. He is such a good instructor. Without Mario and all his knowledge and great ways of teaching, I don’t think I would have ever passed my driving test. I would recommend Mario to absolutely anyone, he is incredible at his job.
Highly recommended

Highly recommended

Keith, Briton Ferry

I left it late in life to start learning to drive, however I had Carl who instilled confidence in myself to do it and despite COVID doing its best to disrupt things, I managed to pass first time. You cannot go wrong with Let’s Drive Wales, superb from beginning to end. Would highly recommend.
Friday mornings won’t be the same!

Friday mornings won’t be the same!

Luke, Tonna

Thank you so much for being so patient, and entertaining. You made the lessons very enjoyable and I am going to miss them, Friday mornings won’t be the same without them! I couldn’t have asked for a nicer or funnier person to teach me to drive. An absolutely incredible instructor, thank you so much for everything
Outstanding!

Outstanding!

Maya, Baglan

Thank you so much for all of your support, encouragement and belief in me that I would pass my driving test. Please don't give up and keep on going, you can do it too! Passing my driving test is an amazing feeling!
Great Experience!

Great Experience!

Caitlin, Cilfrew

I had a great experience learning with Let's Drive. Carl is an excellent instructor who is outgoing and very easy to get on with. At age 27, I had no prior driving experience before my first lesson and passed my test first time with Carl. Carl was very patient and gave me a lot of confidence behind the wheel. Highly recommended! Thanks so much!
Highly Recommended!

Highly Recommended!

Ayesha, Neath

Highly recommend. Outstanding instructor who never took things too seriously. Always extremely patient, happy to answer any questions and concerns I had to always give useful information in return. Now I’ve passed my test I will miss my lessons extremely and will always recommend to any friends looking for driving instructors
Carl is your guy!

Carl is your guy!

Tom, Skewen

If you’re looking for an encouraging and patient instructor, Carl is your guy! His skill and knowledge are invaluable, and I can see why he was recommended to me by so many. If you want to have a delightful learning experience that leads to passing, most definitely learn with Let’s Drive School of Motoring.
If he can teach me he can teach anyone!

If he can teach me he can teach anyone!

Claire, Neath

At the grand old age of 49 I thought I'd have another go at learning to drive not really thinking I would do it. But with the amazing patience of Carl my instructor i passed 1st time. Now if he can teach me he can teach anyone let me tell you. 🙂 fab guy and a fab instructor who will make you feel at ease from the start.
Outstanding Instructor

Outstanding Instructor

Adam, Skewen

Carl was an outstanding instructor, my son thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience with you! I would not hesitate to recommend Let's Drive to everyone. Excellent instruction. Thank you.
A Fantastic Experience!

A Fantastic Experience!

Ieuan, Briton Ferry

It has honestly been a fantastic experience learning to drive with Carl! He is a fantastic and experience instructor and a spectacular person! He has unlimited support and patience (i lost count of the amount of times I did the same manoeuvre over and over again and he only offered support and advice)! He is a fantastic instructor, an overall fantastic person and the only downside to going with Carl is that you'll miss him when you pass. Thank you so much for everything Carl
Patience of a Saint!

Patience of a Saint!

Jordan, Cimla

I couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor. Carl had the patience of a saint, was always encouraging, positive and brought humour to every lesson. I had the worst nerves ever and would never have passed if it wasn't for Carl. Brilliant instructor. Can't recommend Carl enough! Thanks again!
The best by a mile

The best by a mile

Amy, Bryncoch

I had tried learning to drive with a few instructors before going with Carl, and he was the best by a mile. Very friendly and approachable from the start. I had a very good instructor/learner relationship with Carl. He was very patient, encouraging and supportive, while also bringing humour to the lessons which put me at ease. I always looked forward to my lessons with Carl, we always had a laugh, it was like sitting next to a friend I'd known for years. I'm over the moon to have passed, but will definitely miss our lessons. I would highly recommend Lets drive Wales to anyone xx
Brill Instructor

Brill Instructor

Daniel, Neath

Brill Instructor, Great guy. He was brilliant throughout the whole process, addressing any concerns I had during my lessons and tailoring each lesson to ensure I was comfortable and confident for my test. As well as being a brilliant instructor he has been a great laugh during the lessons and was easy to communicate with, both during and outside of the lessons. Overall, it's been a pleasure, couldn't have wished for a better instructor, loved every minute.
Very Happy

Very Happy

Ryan, Birchgrove

Carl was the best driving instructor I could have asked for, I was such a nervous starter but he made me feel at ease and safe straight away. To say I was terrified of driving in my first few lessons is an understatement but Carl managed to turn the girl scared of second gear into a confident driver a lot quicker than I thought was possible! I highly recommend Carl for anyone wanting to learn, he was a great, friendly teacher who puts you at ease and is very easy to get along with. I'll genuinely miss our lessons as they were a pleasure to do, but I'm extremely happy to have passed and it's all thanks to Carl and his brilliant teaching!
Highly Recommend

Highly Recommend

Martha, Neath

Carl is a excellent driving instructor and would highly recommend him to anyone who's thinking of learning to drive!
Awesome Instructor

Awesome Instructor

Ieuan, Birchgrove

Couldn't have asked for a more at ease guy. Learnt super fast, and passed FIRST TIME. Get full moneys worth, although with the enjoyment of an easy drive. Would highly recommend. Will be passing around to friends. Well made up. Thanks Carl! Brilliant.
Patience of a saint !

Patience of a saint !

Olivia, Cilfrew

Fantastic instructor! Has the patience of a saint! Couldn't have asked for better at all! Would highly recommend to all who want to learn with the best! Passed first time and it's all thanks to him! No one better!
Highly Recommended

Highly Recommended

Jack, Port Talbot

Would highly recommend Carl to anyone! so much patience to of had to put up with me! Carl is such a friendly, amazing guy who i passed with first time after many instructors! Thank you so much Carl!
First Time Pass !

First Time Pass !

Lewis, Swansea

Carl is a great guy, really couldn't ask for a better instructor he was funny,talkative down to earth and very very patient. He gave me confidence and I passed first time all thanks to him. Carl know his stuff, would recommend him to anyone!! Thanks so much for a brilliant 6 months Carl
Great Instructor

Great Instructor

Meg, Tonna

Would recommend Carl to anyone great instructor great guy patient clear can't ask for more ticks all the boxes for a driving instructor thanks Carlos
Excellent !

Excellent !

Sophie, Briton Ferry

I would recommend Lets Drive Wales 110%, If your serious about getting your licence then Carl is the man to get you through with flying colours. He is patient, clear in his tuition and makes you feel totally at ease plus the 2 hour lessons (yes you get your full 2 hours) are much better as you learn much more . Thank you Carl for all your help and I will be recommending you to my family and friends
Miss my lessons

Miss my lessons

Sebastian, Neath

Carl is an amazing driving instructor! He’s polite and friendly and makes you feel comfortable in the car from your very first lesson. He helped me understand my mistakes so I knew where I was going wrong and how to fix them. Thank you so much for getting me road worthy for my test! I never thought I would have a laugh along with my driving lesson but its been a pleasure and I’m really going to miss my lessons. If you’re looking for an instructor I highly recommend you pick Lets Drive if you want the best! Thanks again x
Thank you Carl

Thank you Carl

Georgia, Briton Ferry

Carl is an absolutely brilliant driving instructor ! He is really patient and is always happy to answer any questions that you have. Thank you so much for helping me build up my confidence in the car and for teaching me some really helpful tips for my manoeuvres! Having passed my test, I will definitely miss my driving lessons and will continue to recommend Let’s Drive Wales to all of my friends. I’m looking forward to doing my Pass Plus with Let’s Drive Wales soon. Thanks once again !!  
Defiently Recommend

Defiently Recommend

Joe Mort, Cimla

Carl is a fantastic driving instructor! He makes you feel at ease straight away and lets you learn at a pace suited to you, he is very patient and easy to get along with! I'm so happy i passed but i will miss the lessons, thank you so much and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to learn to drive! Thanks again!
I passed my test !

I passed my test !

Sarah, Briton Ferry

Carl is a phenomenal driving instructor and i would highly recommend him to anyone who is learning to drive. He is very patient and very easy to get along with. Carl will become your friend you will feel so comfortable in the car with him!! Carl puts 110% into each and every pupil. Even though I'm over the moon to have passed, i really will miss the lessons! Carl's a great guy and he will always remain the BEST instructor in my eyes 😀 !! Once again, Thank you xxx
An amazing instructor

An amazing instructor

Stacey, Skewen

Carl is an absolute star! I feel blessed to have had such an amazing instructor to coach me into driving. he’s calm and professional and it’s obvious that he cares about your comfort in the car. He wants you to pass as much as you do! Thank you for helping me gain in confidence and for turning me into a good driver! I will continue to recommend Let’s Drive to everyone I know. It’s been amazing, but genuinely going to miss the lessons.
Pass your test in the right place

Pass your test in the right place

Sean, Neath

Carls a great instructor and a great guy to get along with, i couldn’t find any faults with let’s drive wales so if your looking to drive then look no more and go with let’s drive wales. Thanks again Carl for getting me to pass.
Highly Recommended

Highly Recommended

Carwyn, Briton Ferry

Very patient and professional. The car was always clean and I would recommend this instructor to a friend. Carl’s lessons are like chicken. Everyone loves it except the weird ones.
Thank you for you help

Thank you for you help

Jack Williams, Briton Ferry

I was really, really nervous about starting to drive with Lets Drive Wales but Carl put my mind at ease on the first lesson, passed first time absolutely chuffed to bits!
Brilliant Instructor

Brilliant Instructor

Holly Jones, Bryncoch

Hi Carl, just wanted to thank you for having so much patients with me, you should be a nervous wreck ! Thank you so much...

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