Learner passes driving test first time with Shumaila

Hala Rahman passed a driving test on the first attempt after about 16 hours of lessons with instructor Shumaila Butt, in a Trustpilot review dated 4 September 2025.

The pass

The review, written under the name Hala Rahman, states that the reviewer passed a driving test on the first attempt after about 16 hours of lessons with Shumaila Butt. No test centre, test date, or manual/automatic detail is stated, and none is claimed here. The review's date of experience (4 September 2025) is not claimed as a test date.

What worked for them

In the reviewer's own words, they "passed my driving test today on my first attempt". The review credits Shumaila Butt's patient, professional and supportive teaching, with clear, constructive feedback after every lesson explaining mistakes and how to avoid them, and preparation through different routes to a test-ready standard with confidence.

Lesson for other learners

• Ask your instructor to explain not just what to do, but why — understanding the reason makes the lesson stick.
• Use feedback after every lesson: know your mistakes and practise avoiding them before the next one.
• Book only through the official GOV.UK driving test booking service, and only when your instructor agrees you are ready.

Sources

• Trustpilot review by Hala Rahman, dated 4 September 2025, https://uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/68b9da5965bc8eee362c7b70 — checked 3 November 2026 (most-recent sort, live browser read, individual review page). One short fragment quoted with attribution; nothing beyond the review is claimed.