Driving lessons in Stoke-on-Trent that actually get you test-ready.
Manual and automatic with Ali Bayati, a DVSA approved instructor with 14 years behind him. Lessons 7am to 7pm, seven days a week, across Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley, Cobridge and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Lessons
Whatever stage you are at
First lesson or final push before the test, it is the same phone number.
Automatic lessons
No clutch, no stalling, no gear worries. The quickest route to driving on your own for a lot of people.
Manual lessons
A full manual licence lets you drive anything. Learn it properly, at a pace that suits you.
Complete beginners
Never sat in the driver's seat? That is completely normal. We start with the basics in quiet roads.
Nervous drivers
If driving worries you, or a previous lesson put you off, say so. Patience is the whole job.
Refresher lessons
Passed a while ago and lost your confidence? A few hours back behind the wheel makes the difference.
Test preparation
Mock tests, test routes and the manoeuvres examiners actually ask for, until they are second nature.
Why Ali
Learners keep sending their friends.
Ali Bayati is a DVSA approved driving instructor and has spent 14 years teaching on Stoke-on-Trent roads. Most of the people he teaches came from someone who passed with him.
“Flexible with timings. Systematic in training and very thorough.”
Google review · 4.9 average from 183 reviews
Rated 4.9 from 183 reviews
Real reviews from real learners on Google, not a number we made up.
DVSA approved instructor
Ali holds the green badge, which means fully qualified and DVSA approved. A pink badge means a trainee still working towards it.
7am to 7pm
Early before work, or evenings after it. Lessons fit around your shifts, not the other way round.
14 years on these roads
He knows the test routes. You will practise the roundabouts and junctions the test actually uses, not generic ones.
Recent passes
People who passed with Ali
A few of the licences handed over lately. Yours could be next.
Reviews
4.9 from 183 Google reviews
Written by people who learned with Ali. These are their words, not ours.
“I passed my driving test first time thanks to Ali. He is very focused and professional, and his lessons are well-structured and effective, which helped me save both time and money. I highly recommend him to anyone in Stoke-on-Trent who wants to pass and drive safely.”
“Ali is an exceptional instructor. He is really good with the driving techniques and manoeuvres. He will prepare you for passing the exam fully and he will help you at every stage. He is also very proactive and a happy go lucky person. Overall, I had a brilliant experience with him. Would recommend him anytime.”
“Ali's a great driving instructor! Really patient and explained everything clearly, which made learning to drive so much less stressful. I felt way more confident behind the wheel thanks to his excellent guidance.”
“Was best instructor ever! He gives good details on how to drive and gives support. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have passed. Thank you”
“The best driving instructor!! Really good driving techniques and way of teaching. Highly recommend!”
“Hi everybody today is very great day because of I am passed my driving test because of Mr Ali so first time… he is a very very good training and very good giving to good lessons.”
Areas covered
Picking you up across Stoke and Newcastle
Covering ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4, ST5 and ST6. Not on the list? Message Ali and ask — he will tell you straight whether he can get to you.
Book a lesson
Send Ali a message. He will tell you what is free this week.
No forms, no waiting on a call centre. WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach him.
- Hours
- 7am to 7pm, seven days a week
- Based
- 95 Ridgway Rd, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2BY