Areas Covered

Princes Risborough, Thame, Haddenham, Chinnor & surrounding area

Contact me

Email: barry@drivechilterns.com

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8 AM – 5 PMSaturday: 8 AM – 12 PMSunday: Closed

Vehicle

Ford Fiesta ST Line

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/bchignell

I passed my test this week and can’t recommend enough! Barry was professional, friendly, and very helpful in explaining things to me clearly. He has great knowledge of the area and paid attention to my needs as a learner. Thanks! – Rebekah

I highly recommend Barry as a driving instructor. As a nervous beginner, I thought learning would be stressful, but thanks to Barry’s encouraging and calm approach to lessons, it was a positive and enjoyable experience – Elizabeth  

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Whether you’re taking that exciting first step towards getting on the road, thinking about switching driving instructors, or simply have a few questions regarding driving lessons – I’m here to help.

Get in touch if you’re looking to:

  • Book your very first driving lesson
  • Transfer from another driving instructor and continue your progress
  • Enquire about driving lesson packages, pricing, or availability
  • Ask any questions about how I teach or what to expect

Learning to drive is a significant milestone, and I know it can feel a bit daunting at first. That’s completely normal. I’m here to make the whole process as straightforward and stress-free as possible, with a teaching style that’s patient, supportive, and tailored to you.

Send me a message using the form below and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible – usually within a few hours. I look forward to hearing from you.

Please take a moment to read my Terms and Conditions before booking.

Before getting in touch, you may find the answers you need in my frequently asked questions or driving lesson prices. For enquiries about an upcoming test, please check the details of my test-readiness assessment or emergency test car hire service.

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    Thomas Reed
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    Barry provided me with excellent lessons, being consistently calm, supportive and professional, and providing really useful and relevant advice which enabled me to improve my driving skills and my confidence. His lessons prepared me incredibly well for both my driving test and for my subsequent independent driving, and I’d highly recommend him!

    Owner's reply
    Thanks for such a great review Thomas! See you out and about on the road!
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    Theo Benson
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    Passed first time thanks to Barry, always calm and patient which made learning so much easier and helped build my confidence. Really clear and effective teaching throughout – couldn't recommend him enough!

    Owner's reply
    Thanks for your review Theo, it was a pleasure teaching you! 👍
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    Taylor Banks
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    Had a great experience learning to drive with Barry. He’s a great guy and really easy to talk to and really knows his stuff . Lessons were a great price and affordable would 100% recommend to new drivers

    Owner's reply
    Thanks for the review Taylor. It was a pleasure providing lessons, drive safe! 👍
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    J B
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    Excellent lessons from the start, I learned to drive to pass but also how to drive safely and realistically, Barry really helped me build up my confidence. Would definitely recommend to anyone learning!!
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    Mark James Fielding
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    An excellent experience learning with this driving instructor. They’re patient, clear, and make you feel confident behind the wheel right from the start. Their teaching style is calm and encouraging, which is definitely what you need in a learning situation!
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    Kalpesh Pithya
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    Trained with Barry when we first started our instructor journey with the AA driving school. To see how far he has progressed is a pleasure. His attention to detail is exceptional. Very calm under pressure. Highly recommended.
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    Rebekah W
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    I passed my test this week and can't recommend enough! Barry was professional, friendly, and very helpful in explaining things to me clearly. He has great knowledge of the area and paid attention to my needs as a learner. Thanks!

    Owner's reply
    Hi Rebekah, thanks for the kind words, it was a pleasure to teach you, drive safe!! 👍🏼
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