Chris Smith Ashford Driving Instructor

10/08/2026

I am away enjoying time with my family from Tuesday to Monday this week.

There will be a delay in responding to messages and answering the phone.

Thank you for your understanding.

03/07/2026

Well done to Riley, who passed his driving test today, first time in Ashford, picking up just 1 very minor driver fault.

An excellent drive to quote the examiner.

Well done Riley, enjoy your freedom, it's been an absolute pleasure teaching you and thank you for choosing me to be your driving instructor.

13/06/2026

Well done Kameron on passing your driving test today in Ashford.

Another first time, perfect drive test.

Enjoy driving bud, stay safe and keep in touch.

Well done 👏🎉

18/05/2026

Well done Tracey, another fully qualified driving instructor on the roads. 🎉

Such a great achievement today!
Up also for test was our Maidstone instructor Tracey.
Tracey was sitting her final exam to become a ADI (Approved driving instructor)
The test in itself can be gruelling and very daunting and the pass rate across the country is very low.
But after many hours of hard work and the help of some good friends we managed to get Tracey fully prepared and ready for the exam.
She gave an amazing lesson and great feedback from the examiner.
So from the bottom of my heart I want to say thank you to: Avanti Driving School,
Jennifer Clarke, and
Chris Smith Ashford Driving Instructor.
For all your hours that you all put in that you really didn’t have to.
Gonna miss the late night working…….NOT!!
It’s all been worth it..
If you are thinking of becoming a driving instructor please feel free to get in touch. Great one to one training and a great network of additional support.

16/05/2026

A massive congratulations to Macey this morning, passing her driving test, although not the first time, but Macey stuck with it, pushed through to overcome the stress of the test and passed with just 5 driver faults.

Macey took control of the test, managed to have a few giggles with the Examiner - Macey has some great banter on our lessons and it has been hard work at times, stressful for us both, but Macey stuck with it and is now a cracking driver.

Well done Macey, I wish you all the very best for the future.

11/05/2026

Well done to Daisy who passed her driving test today, first time picking up just 5 driver faults.

Daisy learnt to drive with her Dad in Cranbrook, came to me for a few lessons to help polish up on parking and roundabouts.

Well done Daisy, an excellent result

08/05/2026

Congratulations Lilly, passing your driving test today, with just 4 driver faults, an excellent first time pass as well.

Lilly took the examiner for a confident drive around Ashford with the Examiner complimenting her drive at the end.

Well done Lilly

07/05/2026

Amazing result for Jack today, passing his driving in his own car, first time pass and a clean sheet.... What more can I say, a perfect drive from a top lad.

Well done Jack, and thank you to his mum Kay who has taken Jack out for lots of private practice, they have both worked hard for this result.

30/04/2026

A massive congratulations to Adam who passed his driving test today in Ashford.

Another first time pass and picked up just 3 driver faults, the examiner said Adam drove very nicely and I would agree with that.

Well done Adam, enjoy driving your car around, I look forward to giving you a wave on the roads.

22/04/2026

Well done to Katy who passed her driving test in her own car in Ashford. Katy took the Examiner out for a cracking drive, kept her nerves under control and passed her driving test with no stress at all.

Well done Katy, it's been great teaching you to drive and seeing gain confidence behind the wheel every lesson.