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Nick has made me so confident when I am driving. Something that I thought wouldn’t be possible. If you are one of Nicks pupils, your a lucky person. 😃

Gemma is the absolute best driving instructor I could’ve asked for!! She helped me push past my anxiety and nervous tendencies to pass my test first time. She’s absolutely lovely, calm and very patient. Definite would recommend her to anyone and everyone...

After having a different instructor before hand Gemma was truly brilliant!! Making sure I was truly ready and having the confidence in me with my test! Would 100% Recommend Gemma and worth every penny!!

Great start to the year ! Congratulations to Callum Attwood for passing your driving test today first time with only 3 driver faults with Gemma!! Stay safe 🚘🎉🎉

I passed today 1st time with the fabulous Gemma, couldn't recommend her highly enough. shes just amazing very patient and very encouraging.love her! x

Nick did the impossible by helping me pass my test. I never thought I’d be able to do it but nick gave me the knowledge and confidence to not only pass my test but know now driving on my own I’ll be more than capable!

Nick is an extremely...

Congratulations to Nick Jones student Kyle for passing his driving test this morning on his first attempt !!!!! Fantastic drive Kyle keep safe out there 😎😎

Tom´s driving instructor was Nick Jones. Tom had this to say about Nick "brilliant driving instructor!"

Gemma is so easy to learn with, she talks through everything to make sure you understand and get it right first time, I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Thank you so much to my instructor Angie for helping me in the last week before my test as I was left without an instructor and she is the only one who heard me out and understood my situation! It really means a lot! Angie is a great person and driving...

Thank you so much Angie for the confidence, belief, determination and driver that you put in me. I had a lot of anxiety with aspects of driving and Angie (who by the way has the most calming voice) gave me that firm guidiance through all that and I felt...

Had a great instructor in Angie. She has a great way of showing you how to learn your theory questions via Theory Test Pro. That way she could check up on how you’re doing.
As far as practical driving lessons go, she has a great way of adapting...

When I started my driving lessons with Angie I was nervous wreck. My previous instructor scared the life out of me. I contacted Angie and she fitted me in the same week (I guess I´m lucky). She is amazing instructor who believes in you even if you...

I have spent fourteen months training and driving at Belt Up and it has been a real privilege to drive with Angie. She has given just the right amount of support, yet firm and guiding, and all the time spent and advice given has really built up my driving...

When I started driving with Angie, I think it is fair to say that I was having a pretty hard time getting to grips with the control of the car. I was incredibly nervous, and this led to my skills being slow to develop at first. However, after discussions...

We are pleased to announce that Angie Presland was Highly Commended at the First Car Awards Driving Instructor of the Year 2018 Ceremony.

We are very proud to announce that Angie Presland has been Shortlisted for the First Car Awards 2018 Driving Instructor of the Year. The winners will be announced at the First Car Awards ceremony taking place at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall,...

Training with Angie has been a great experience! When I started back in June 2017 we started off with Angie pretending to be a learner driver. I really struggled with this as I knew in the back of my head this wasn’t a real situation and Angie could...

Angie is a brilliant instructor I passed my test today after trying to pass for many years with other instructors then i came across Angie in the summer and she helped me over come many fears which I had for being on the road but and now I have passed...

Never thought I’d ever be able to drive but with one of the worlds best nagger and instructor I did and she is great so yannooo get on it

Liam Young reviewed Belt Up Driving School — 5 stars



Angie is an exceptional driving instructor. There is no other way to put it.



Angie does set standards very high, but once you have reached...

When i started out driving I was terrified of driving a car and was pretty terrible at it. But thanks to Angie´s patience, kindness, excellent teaching and one burst tire (Courtesy of me mounting a pavement) I feel both confident to drive and in...

I´ve had lots of learning experience and Angie is absolutely amazing! I found her visual way of teaching to be very easy to get to grips with and she explained things in ways that really helped me understand. She´s such fun - 10/10, would not...

Angie is a great driving instructor I previously went with someone else and took two tests and failed I changed and went with Angie and felt a lot more confident and at ease thanks to Angie got through my 3rd and passed thank you to Angie for taking me...

What can i say seriously this lady is amazing instructor, very calm, patient and professional. If she can take this nervous wreck and turn them into a confident driver then anyone can do it, seriously don´t think i could of passed with out her help....

Having been through two other instructors previously and having a year long gap in my driving, I was very nervous starting up again with a new driving instructor, however Angie immediately put me at ease. She was fantastic at working out where I was having...

Well what can I say! Angie is a fantastic driving instructor. Angie is very patient (needed to be with me), clear and calm, she explains things that make it easy for you personally to understand whilst getting all the important things across. Angie is...

I couldn´t have asked for a more patient, hard-working and fab driving instructor!! From my first lesson I felt confident and in safe hands, and overtime Angie has really been able to find my strengths and weaknesses in driving to help me improve...

Angie was a brilliant instructor who instantly made me feel at ease when I first got behind the wheel. I always felt comfortable to ask any questions that I had about specific or general driving advice. Each lesson had a clear structure until everything...

I was having problems passing with my other driving instructor, so I went with Belt Up Driving School and my new instructor Angie Presland was absolutely brilliant. At first I thought what have I done! But I´m the sort of person who doesn´t...

Angie was so friendly, understanding and patient with me. Passed my driving test this week with only 4 minors! By breaking down each technique I was able to understand them easily and practice them over and over again. Couldn´t ask for anything more!...

I had driving lessons with Angie for almost a year and found her teaching skills exceptional.



Each lesson was tailor made to my needs and presented in a style of teaching to suit me, resulting in a pass first time!

She is a brilliant instructor ! She puts you at ease very quiclky and will adapt her teaching methods to suit you the best. She will give you advice and teach you how to drive in the "real world" (e.g Many instructors don´t teach you how to do basic...

Angie has been a great driving instructor; calm, patient and a great teacher. I would fully recommend her lessons as they cover every aspect of driving, ensuring you have the best chance to pass!

Massive thank you to Angie! I can´t thank you enough for all you´ve helped me achieved! Your an absolutely brilliant instructor with the patients of a goddess!

My driving experience has honestly been one of the best experiences of my life and it is simply down to Angie with belt up driving school. Not only was the help and guidance amazing but also the teaching was brilliant. For me my driving experience was...

I was a very reluctant driver having been put off by a previous instructor when I was 17, but came to really enjoy my lessons. I built up a good rapport with Angie and managed to pass first time. I´d certainly recommend Angie to anyone.

So happy I passed my driving test today!! Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Angie Presland Was Moxham. Couldn´t of had a better teacher.

Really good quality, gave me the confidence I need from the very start which pushed me to learn and succeed with my driving test. Good help and advice and all round a great instructor who I would definitely recommend to those learning!

Angie took me on as a nervous wreck. She built my confidence not only in my driving but in myself.

She´s given me the knowledge and skills to pass my test and also made me aware that this is only the beginning of my driving, belt...

Today Belt Up Driving School received a Certificate of Excellence from ThreeBestRated.com for the level of service to learners. Top 3 in Plymouth!

Today the Association of Professional Instructors and Belt Up Driving School got together to support The Big Learner Relay for BBC Children in Need. Pudsey came too! :)

After previous attempts many years earlier with an uninspiring instructor I had become very apprehensive about driving. Once I worked up the courage and the funds to give it another stab I made sure this time to pick a highly recommended instructor and...

What a fantastic driving instructor. The best in Plymouth, and the only one you should consider so you can pass your driving test and become a confident, sensible, knowledgeable driver.

I genuinely never thought I´d ever drive. It...

I was initially very nervous about learning to drive and being on the roads, however Angie really helped to calm my nerves and build up my confidence. She tailored each lesson to my changing abilities and taught me everything I need to know, and more,...

After having been dropped by my previous instructor after failing my first test, I was worried about having to start again and learning new techniques. With Angie´s teaching I was able to pick up a safer and more progressive style of driving and...

I´ve just taken and passed my driving test this morning and honestly can say I couldn´t have done it without Angie :) one of the loveliest ladies I have met, so patient and dealt with my nerves brilliantly! I learnt so much, so quickly -great...

After failing a few times with a previous instructor I was losing the hope on passing, I then moved to Angie and passed first time with her with only 5 minors!she helped me with all my bad habits I gained previously and if I didn´t understand anything...

"Angie is a great instructor who always instilled confidence in me even if I was having a moment. She is always well prepared and can teach you in different wayS. Which definitely helped me to pass 1st time, in less than 20 hours! Thank you Angie (p. S...

I highly recommend having Angie as a driving instructor. She is a very patient; kind and an understanding person who was able to help build my confidence and provide me with a lot of advice. I had the most wonderful driving experience with her and if I...

I am really glad I picked Angie to help me get test ready, my learning previously to getting a proper instructor had been at a somewhat leisurely pace being mid 30s but after taking my first test today and passing I can not recommend Angie highly enough....

Angie is a fantastic driving instructor with bucket loads of patience. With a friendly and professional attitude to teaching Angie helped me every step of the way to passing my test. With helpful hints and tips, which only come with experience, learning...

Angie is a very kind and patient instructor, who has helped me relax when I was panicking before my test and during driving lessons. She is an amazing instructor and I would not have passed first time without her.

Thank you Angie. James had struggled with his previous instructor but you really gave him confidence and helped him overcome the difficulties he experienced with his dyslexia by explaining things in different ways until he got it.

I had almost given up on ever driving, mostly through nerves, until my friend gave me Angies no. She really put me at ease & after a short while i was actually looking forward to my lessons. I past my test 1st time & am enjoying my new found freedom. I...

I've had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Angie. Learning to drive is an incredibly daunting task, but I always felt at ease. Could not have asked for a better instructor. Thank you Angie! :)

Brilliant driving instructor, very easy to get long, every lesson was a laugh. Angie is very positive and good at installing confidence.



Thanks for all the help :).

Well Done Sandra on passing first time on the 29th January 2014. :)

Angie helped me after a bad experience with a previous instructor, and although I started off nervous she was really good at helping me build confidence and I´m really pleased to say that I recently passed my test first time! Thanks Angie, will miss...

Thank you for everything Angie, passing my test meant so much to me. After failing 3 tests with another instructor I was very disheartened so thank you for showing me where I was going wrong and giving me a better understanding. I'm so happy after passing...

Angie is a brilliant instructor making each lesson very productive! She is a great teacher and has set me up for a great driving life (: She makes you feel very positive and never gives up! She works with your ability and therefore helps you in a way that...

I was driving for one year and 7 months had 4 different instructors and took my test 4 times , by the end I felt like giving up! I found about Angie and thought I'd have one more go , and passed first time with her! Not only is she an amazing driver she...

after never driving a car before I was nervous about my first lesson with angie to say the least. I shouldn't have been. Within the first hour I was feeling a lot more relaxed and confident behind the wheel thanks to angie`s professional and patient instruction....

I was rubbish when I started but Angie soon put me at ease and remained calm despite the numerous times I had messed up. I grew as a driver fairly quickly due to the confidence she installs in you and the effective way that things you're expected to do...

Passed my driving test today after being taught by Angie. It was my first try and I have Angie to thank for that. Best instructor who I would recommend to anyone.

Angie is an excellent driving instructor who helped me pass both the theory and practical test first time with high standards. She is always positive, confident and calm throughout all of the lessons making it a lovely environment to be in for learning....

I passed on my first attempt today after lessons with Angie and I can't recommend her highly enough! Very positive and so patient. Angie puts the student first and always makes sure you're happy with what you're doing, even if it means doing a bay park...

When looking for an instructor, I thoroughly researched all the various driving schools and instructors. I found myself looking through reviews (like this one) and seeing so many positive reviews and ratings, that it was a simple choice to go with Belt...

After 40 years of driving with a US license, I took lessons from Angie Presland in order to obtain my Full UK license. Angie was extremely patient and helpful as I undertook learning all the skills I would need to pass the UK test. Though I found the experience...

I would strongly recommend Belt Up Driving School. Angie is an excellent instructor! Before learning with Belt Up I went through two other instructors and the difference in the quality of teaching was phenomenal! Not only did Angie structure out a plan...

Where to start. I started really slow, confidence levels were at the lowest of the lowest and I couldn't even distinguish between the brake and the clutch pedal. Angie is a one-of-a-kind instructor and with her patience and knowledge, anybody (and I mean...

I didn't really want to start driving when I turned 17 but I'm so glad that I decided to learn with Belt Up! Angie has been an amazing instructor, always kind and friendly. All lessons are tailored to fit your needs and she will help you to learn things...

Thank you Angie for your patience and laughs, eventually passed with you after 17yrs and countless instructors you made me feel so at ease and confident.

I first learnt to drive 12 years ago but didn’t pass the practical test. It was a bad experience and put me off driving for a long time. At the end of last year I decided to give it another go and got in touch with Angie Presland. Her tuition was excellent...

Hard to belive 6 months ago I din´t even no how to switch a engine on and now here I am able to drive , i truley beilive I couldn´t of done it without angie , when I was down she was there to pick me up, when I felt like giving up she was always...

I cannot express how brilliant Angie was! I decided to go with her based on the reviews I read on here and am very glad I did! Before I had failed 2 tests and was starting to think that I would never pass. I had had tonnes of unstructured lessons with...

I chose Angie from Belt Up Driving School as my first and only instructor due to the wonderful reviews relating to her high standard of teaching. Having completed and passed my practical driving test with Belt Up, I want to share the enthusiasm I have...

Learning with Angie at Belt Up Driving School has been brilliant. She has taught me well, explaining everything in full and working past technique and skill issues until they were solved and has been good at building up my confidence driving to a high...

If you are considering learning to drive, and if you're reading this then I assume you are, choosing Belt Up Driving School should be the first thing you do. Angie's teaching methods are fantastic - informative, professional, and all with a calm and friendly...

Amazing driving instructor, really helpful encouraging and patient. Couldn't recommend any driving instructor more. Thanks again for everything!!

Fantastic driving instructor! Couldn't imagine being taught by anybody else! Always made sure I understood everything and was incredibly encouraging! Thank you for the help and support!

Angie was extremely patient and helpful, learning to drive became a pleasure rather than a fear. The door to door lessons were really useful when it came to my busy time table at school. I also got help with my theory which was great and had a program...

Angie, of Belt Up Driving School, gave high quality teaching and with her patient and friendly nature made me feel safe and comfortable at the wheel of her car. Angie sets her lessons based on the student's confidence and pace of learning, slowing introducing...

I would like to say a big thankyou to Angie for being such an exceptional driving instructor. As well as a good instructor, she is a really nice person who is approachable and fun. I wouldn't of passed in the time that I did if I had another instructor...

Angie is an amazing driving instructor; I passed both my theory and practical test first time with Angie’s help. I would highly recommend anyone looking for lessons to go and have lessons with Angie. She is very patient and clear at explaining things...