Training Vehicle

Citroën C3, manual, white

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Services Offered

  • Manual learner driving lessons
  • Pass Plus
  • Refresher and motorway lessons

Areas

  • Sanderstead
  • Warlingham

Biography

I became an Approved Driving Instructor after years of working for a bank in the city.

I enjoy being on the road and meeting new people after decades of commuting up to London (mainly spent waiting for delayed London Bridge trains!) and being stuck behind a desk number crunching.

The best part of the job is watching pupils progress and gain confidence throughout the course of the lessons, and seeing the satisfaction in the face of the pupil as they are jumping around the test centre car park after they’ve passed, knowing that I helped them to achieve their goal, enjoying their new life on four wheels.

I’m married with an adult son who works in the sports industry.

Sue driving instructor for Elite
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Testimonials

Ellie passed her test at West Wickham after taking manual driving lessons with ELITE Driving instructor Sue

Ellie Jeffries, West Wickham, Manual

“I took my manual driving lessons with Sue from Elite Driving and I would really recommend Sue to anyone! I really enjoyed our lessons each week, Sue made me feel confident and comfortable driving and her knowledge really helped me pass first time! Thank you so much Sue!”

09 January 2025

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Another driver passes with Elite

Monty, Croydon, Manual

“Great teacher easy to follow instructions. Couldn’t pass first time without the very helpful preparation and teaching provided.”

01 January 2025

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A learner driver and car

Emily G, Croydon, Manual

“Sue is a brilliant instructor! Her calm nature and experience put me at ease, which helped build my confidence. She is very organised and always has a clear plan at the start of each lesson. This helped optimise my test preparation making me feel ready for my test. I felt listened to and I appreciated that she gave positive feedback. I have already recommended her to others. Thank you, Sue!”

01 January 2025

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Lucy McMullen, West Wickham, Manual

Sue is a wonderful instructor, I only had a limited time free in the summer to learn and practice before I returned to uni, and Sue managed to help me squeeze in as many lessons as I I needed to get me up to speed- I couldn’t have done it without her !!”

21 November 2024

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Yasemin Dogu, West Wickham, Manual

“Sue is a very experienced instructor and has a calming nature. I was a nervous driver after the lockdown. She helped me build my confidence back up step by step. We practiced complex roundabouts, country lanes, parallel parking, navigating through busy car parks, and driving at night. She regularly followed up with me giving me little homeworks to ensure I keep driving and do not let the fear creep back in.”

11 November 2024

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Brayner Andrade, West Wickham, Manual

“I did my Driving Lessons with Sue Garner and i could not of had a better instructor very professional and good at her job 100% recommend to start your driving journey with Ellite Driving school!”

31 October 2024

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Driving test passed

Evie Hyde, Whyteleafe, Manual

“Evie passed with SueVery good structure to the lessons and learn valuable things for when you pass on your own.”

21 October 2024

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Driving test passed

Jing Chong, Purley, Manual

“Jing passed with SueI would like to express my sincere thanks to the excellent driving instructor from Elite Driving School, who helped me pass my driving test in West Wickham on my first attempt. The lessons were well-organised and highly constructive, covering everything I needed to know in a clear and effective manner. My instructor’s experience and friendly approach made learning both easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend Elite Driving School for anyone looking to build confidence and driving skills.”

12 September 2024

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Driving test passed

Joseph, Croydon, Manual

“Sue was great for my son, she was patient with him which is what he needs, he does not do well if teachers are not. My son never moaned about lessons with Sue which is a testament in itself!!! Arranging lessons were easy and Sue would always do her very best to move lessons around if needed. I would thoroughly recommend Sue at Elite and am over the moon my son passed. Thank you!!!!!!”

24 September 2024

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Driving test passed

Mihir Shah, Croydon, Manual

“Mihir passed with SueA huge thank you to Sue for all of her guidance and support over the last few months. Sue was incredibly accommodating with my lessons and pushed me on each time to help me to reach my goals. Sue’s excellent knowledge of all of test routes and the trickier elements of each meant that we could allocate our time according to my needs each lesson – I found this to be perfect. Thank you very much.”

09 October 2024

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Driving test passed

Chloe Stanton, Warlingham, Manual

“I really enjoyed the experience of having sue as my driving instructor not only did she make me feel confident within myself driving but told me that I could do it and helped me improve so much quicker then I thought I would have done. 10/10 would recommend to every new driver as they are one of the best.”

12 September 2024

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Ruby, Croydon, Manual

“I enjoyed my driving lessons with Sue, she has a very good teaching style and always explained things thoroughly. I am delighted I passed first time after only 6 months of lessons. I would highly recommend Sue as an instructor!”

01 September 2024

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Ansie Sloper, Croydon, Manual

“I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Sue. I cannot thank her enough for all her help getting me ready for my driving test, I could not have done it without her. She is a great teacher, always kind and fun and really takes time to explain everything to you. 10/10 :)”

25 August 2024

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Cai Jones, Croydon, Manual

“I had a really good experience with elite driving school, my instructor sue helped me step by step throughout my driving experience which lead me to pass my test with only 3 minors I would highly recommend this driving school ”

23 August 2024

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Emily, Croydon, Surrey

“Emily passed her driving test at West Wickham after taking lessons with Elite driving school instructor Sue. Very good driving school. Sue was brilliant, she was very patient and informative and she ensured that I had the confidence to pass my test first time.”

08 August 2024

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Omar Leon, Croydon, Surrey

“Omar passed his manual driving test at West Wickham after taking lessons with Elite driving school instructor SueI had a very helpful driving instructor who insured that I was best prepared for my driving test.”

14 July 2024

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Beatrice Claxton, Croydon, Surrey

“Beatrice passed her Manual driving test at West Wickham after taking lessons with Elite driving school instructor Sue GarnerAmazing driving school. Thank you for teaching me to pass first time thank you!”

01 July 2024

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Elite Lessons student passes driving test

Holly Harrison, Croydon, Surrey

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time driving with Sue, she is an amazing instructor and conveyed constructive criticism clearly. From the very first lesson she made me feel comfortable, and is extremely supportive helping to increase your confidence, whilst also keeping you from getting overly confident and becoming a danger. I highly recommend if you want to get it right, do your lessons with Sue!!”

19 June 2024

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Elite Lessons student passes driving test

Chiara Atie, Croydon, Surrey

“I was so happy with my experience with Sue from Elite Driving School. I’d been driving for 5 months with her and passed first time! I was very comfortable and so thankful for the support I received. Sue showed and explained to me how to drive safe and responsibly and took her time to show me over many sessions how to complete each manoeuvre, controlled operation and understand how to drive within road and traffic laws.”

26 May 2024

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Elite Lessons student passes driving test

Daisy Lewis, West Wickham, Surrey

“Very good teaching, friendly, efficient and helped me pass! Lessons were always helpful whether that was learning new maneuvers, practicing tricky routes or explaining what i had done wrong. would recommend”

08 May 2024

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Lisa Amon, Croydon, Surrey

“Sue taught both my daughters and they both felt very comfortable with Sue and both passed first time. Communication at all times was great and would highly recommend ommend Sue.”

08 May 2024

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Josh Hamlyn-Sack, Warlingham, Surrey

“Sue is a great instructor and helped me pass first time.”

06 May 2024

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Driving test passed

Lizzy Wong, Croydon, Surrey

“Sue was my driving instructor at Elite Driving School, I had no prior driving experience before this and she was incredibly patient and made driving less daunting. She ensured that I passed my test first time. I couldn’t recommend her enough.”

25 April 2024

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Eric Anderson, London

“Sue is an incredible instructor, whose patience and determination ensured I passed my test with confidence. Not only did Sue help me pass my practical test, but she offered her time and valuable advice to help me fly through my theory. I was not a confident driver when I first began my lessons, but Sue’s patience, kindness and attention to detail gave me the confidence to drive and pass my test. Her expertise in the various test routes and sometimes tricky manoeuvres ensured that I was familiarised with how to drive a car with confidence and ensured that there were no nasty surprises on test day. Her expertise meant that she recognised where my weaknesses were instantly, from there she’d clearly communicate how I could improve and allowed me to make an area of weakness into one of my greatest strengths behind the wheel. Outside of lessons, Sue went above and beyond, whether that was helping me practice the ‘show me, tell me questions’ over the phone or booking in lessons which worked amongst my busy work-schedule so we could have consistent practice. She is a second to none driving instructor, who puts her students first, anyone would be extremely lucky to have Sue to help them pass their test. Yours gratefully”

06 April 2024

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Sam Peters, Warlingham, Surrey

“Great instructor got me passed first time.”

12 March 2024

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Rose Adams, West Wickham, South East London

“Sue was an amazing driving instructor, very patient and helped me to pass first try.”

15 February 2024

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Bhairavi Hariharan, South Croydon, Surrey

“I can’t recommend Sue enough as a driving instructor. She makes you feel at ease during lessons and it feels like you’re driving with a friend. She has incredible patience and encourages you to keep improving lesson by lesson. I’ve often gone into lessons after a tough day at work, and she’s been able to help me decompress, and I would literally always come out of my lessons smiling! Her vast experience shows as she plans lessons well, identifies your weaknesses and will work on them with you until before you know it, your test ready! Thanks to Sue I passed first time and I couldn’t have done it without her. I’m genuinely going to miss my lessons with her so much, and can’t recommend her enough.”

19 January 2024

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