Learner passes driving test first time with Afzaal
Trustpilot reviewer Jermaine Hercules passed a driving test first time with instructor Afzaal. Review dated 5 June 2024.

A Trustpilot reviewer passed their driving test on the first attempt, crediting instructor Afzaal's calm manner and lessons tailored to their needs.
The pass
The review, written under the name Jermaine Hercules and titled "Passed first time with Afzaal!!", is clear on the result: the reviewer passed a driving test, and says so in the review itself — "Passing my driving test was a significant milestone". The review is dated 5 June 2024, with a date of experience of 5 June 2024. No test centre, test date, minors/faults figure or manual/automatic detail is stated, and none is claimed here.
What worked for them
In the reviewer's own words: "Passing my driving test was a significant milestone, and I'm incredibly grateful to Afzaal for making it possible." The reviewer credits Afzaal's calm manner and guidance, and says each lesson was tailored to their needs, leaving them well prepared for the test. The review does not say what the lessons covered or how the reviewer prepared beyond that, and none is claimed here.
Lesson for other learners
- A pass follows preparation: take the test only when your instructor agrees you are ready.
- Trust your instructor's judgement on readiness — a pass follows preparation, not rushing.
- Book only through the official GOV.UK driving test booking service, and only when your instructor agrees you are ready.
Sources
- Trustpilot review by Jermaine Hercules, dated 5 June 2024, https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/666029e2722d3fe3784f13b0 — checked 7 November 2026 (most-recent sort, live browser read of the individual review page). One short fragment quoted with attribution; nothing beyond the review is claimed.
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