Sohail is one of our automatic driving instructors. He is multi-lingual, speaking both Urdu and Punjabi (as well as English of course)! You’ll enjoy learning to drive with Sohail - his positive outlook and fun nature will make every lesson enjoyable right up to your driving test.
I couldn’t recommend Sohail enough as a driving instructor. He is incredibly patient and always takes the time to give detailed explanations, making sure I fully understand everything before moving on. His calm and encouraging approach has really helped me grow in confidence behind the wheel. Every lesson has been enjoyable, and I’ve felt supported throughout my learning journey.
Thanks to Sohail’s excellent teaching and guidance, I passed my driving test first time, and I couldn’t be happier with the result.
Sophie Haycock
Google review ·
★★★★★
I’ve been trying to drive on and off since I was 18, so going on 13 years, either told I’m not ready, or failing two other tests. Ten lessons with Sohail and I passed first time! Thank you!!
Cardinale Archaea
Google review ·
★★★★★
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor than Sohail. From my very first lesson, I was really nervous and lacked confidence behind the wheel, but Sohail immediately made me feel at ease. He was incredibly patient, friendly, and always had a joke to help calm my nerves, which made every lesson enjoyable.
Sohail’s teaching style is very detailed, and he always took the time to explain everything clearly. If I struggled with something, he never rushed me and would happily go over it as many times as I needed until I felt confident. My confidence grew with every lesson, and that’s all thanks to the encouragement and support Sohail gave me.
He explained manoeuvres and roundabouts in such an easy-to-understand way, which made things that seemed difficult at first feel much simpler. He genuinely wanted me to become a safe driver, not just pass my test, and that really shows in the way he teaches.
I’m so grateful to Sohail for all his patience and support. I can confidently say that I passed my driving test first time with only one minor, and to top it off, the examiner even commented on what a good drive it was. I honestly couldn’t have achieved that without Sohail’s guidance and encouragement.
I would highly recommend Sohail to anyone looking for a driving instructor who is patient, detailed, great at building confidence, and genuinely cares about helping people become safe and confident drivers. Thank you again, Sohail! 😊
shanaz syed
Google review ·
★★★★★
Sohail, great and detailed driving instructor.
Kelvin Braimoh
Google review ·
★★★★★
My instructor was Sohail, absolutely brilliant instructor, has the patience of a saint and is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to driving. Previous instructors have always given me incorrect advice or allowed incorrect habits, which Sohail quickly corrected and made driving so much easier for me. He quickly understood my learning style and adapted his teaching methods to suit me. His knowledge of test routes is brilliant and extremely helpful when practicing. Even if you do something wrong, he calmly explains why it was wrong and how you can correct it, he doesn’t get annoyed or frustrated, which makes you feel much better about learning! I cannot recommend him enough, he’s an incredible instructor and helped me pass in an automatic first time, I shall miss our conversations putting the world to rights!
TJ young
Google review ·
★★★★★
I just passed today first time thanks to Sohail! I had a bad experience with my previous instructor and quickly changed to Sohail and the patience and knowledge he provides is unbelievable. He is incredible at this job and I would’ve not had the same result if it wasn’t for him. I cannot recommend him enough, he will help build your confidence, knowledge and understanding.
Thank you Sohail !!
Caleese Branche
Google review ·
★★★★★
A really good experience and was able to pass first time! My instructor, Sohail, was very thorough with explanations and I was able to understand everything immediately!
safaa delawala
Google review ·
★★★★★
Sohail is the best driving instructor in the world. He is patient, professional, and always pays attention to every detail. Sohail helped me build my confidence behind the wheel and taught me the importance of safe driving throughout every lesson. Thanks to Sohail’s guidance and support, I passed my practical test with confidence. I highly recommend Sohail to anyone looking for an excellent driving instructor.
ayesha noor
Google review ·
★★★★★
After dipping in and out of learning to drive for the best part of 9 years, Sohail was recommended to me by another driving instructor.
I don’t believe I would have passed if it wasn’t for him. He breaks down information and explains it in a way that’s so easy to process. Nobody has ever made it “make sense” like he did. He’s patient, detailed and informative and really puts you at ease. I couldn’t recommend him enough and I will certainly be recommending him to all my friends and family.
Sophia Pinna
Google review ·
★★★★★
Sohail is the Best driving instructor in the world, patient, detailed, built me confidence up so much, couldn't thank him enough.
Tony Martindale
Google review ·
★★★★★
I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor than Sohail. He truly is the best. His patience and calm approach made every lesson enjoyable and stress‑free. He was always so detailed in his explanations, making sure I understood everything clearly before moving on.One of the things I appreciated most was how he focused on helping me build my confidence behind the wheel. He constantly encouraged me and helped me believe in my abilities, even when I felt nervous.Most importantly, he taught me the importance of safe driving and helped me develop good habits that I will keep for life. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional, supportive driving instructor. Thank you for everything, Sohail
Omara
Ikrah M
Google review ·
★★★★★
After having three different instructors, I can say with complete confidence that Sohail is the one who transformed my entire driving experience. I used to struggle with driving anxiety, but his calm presence, steady reassurance, and genuinely positive teaching style have completely changed that for me.
Sohail creates an atmosphere where learning feels safe, encouraging, and never stressful. His feedback is always constructive, never discouraging, and he explains things in a way that builds real confidence. Even on days when I felt pessimistic or frustrated with myself, he always ended the lesson on an optimistic note — and somehow, I always stepped out of the car feeling better than when I got in.
Something I appreciated more than I expected were the moments of laughter we shared. He has a way of keeping things light‑hearted without ever losing focus, and those small moments made such a difference. They reminded me that learning to drive doesn’t have to feel tense or intimidating — it can actually be enjoyable.
His dedication is unmatched. When I needed 6am lessons to fit around my schedule, he was there, no hesitation. That level of commitment is rare, and it made a huge impact on my progress.
If you’re looking for an automatic driving instructor, I would recommend Sohail wholeheartedly. He’s patient, calm, and genuinely invested in helping you become a confident driver.
And honestly — I will genuinely miss having him as my teacher and guide on the roads. Thank you so much being such a brilliant instructor!
Shafia Begum
Google review ·
★★★★★
I had Sohail as an instructor and I can honestly say he was the best instructor ive ever had (and ive had a few through the years) he is very patient and explains things in a very detailed way but so you understand
He never tells you you did something wrong just explains what happened and how to remedy it which is a great confidence booster. The lessons with Sohail will set me up for my independent driving as the main thing you take away is to always be safe on the roads.
All in all I couldn't if asked for better and with his help I passed first time with only 3 minors.
Cheers Sohail your the best
Wayne Bradley
Google review ·
★★★★★
My driving instructor was Sohail, who most definitely is the best driving instructor I have ever had, I always felt safe, comfortable, and he always displayed patience, and never made me feel panicked or anxious, he was always building my confidence, which in turn heightened safe driving, and his teaching style is amazing, very detailed and clear to understand. I passed first time, so I am very satisfied!
Alaiza
Google review ·
★★★★★
Sohail was excellent — patient, calm, and very clear in his explanations. Made learning to drive feel comfortable and understandable, helping build my alertness and observation throughout each lesson. His supportive teaching style and ability to explain things clearly makes a big difference.
Adeniyi Odeleye
Google review ·
★★★★★
So many thanks to Sohail for pushing me to do my best and ensuring I passed first time after having troubles with other instructors. Very patient and detailed in his explanations, never once made me doubt myself. My test nerves were crazy but it’s thanks to him that I got through it with only a few minors.
Thalia Hornby
Google review ·
★★★★★
Massive thanks to Latics Driver Training! My instructor (Sohail) was the best driving instructor in the world. His patience and detailed lessons were exactly what I needed. They focused so much on building my confidence, and I now feel totally prepared for a lifetime of safe driving. Highly recommend!
Samuel Ojo
Google review ·
★★★★★
Passed 1st time with Sohail yesterday! I was so nervous but he was a great, patient and very calm instructor. So glad I have done it! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend! Thanks for getting me my license 😌
Abbie Wilson
Google review ·
★★★★★
My instructor Sohail was incredibly patient and detailed in every lesson. He really focused on building my confidence behind the wheel and emphasised the importance of safe driving at all times. If you want to become a skilled and safe driver, look no further!
Cynthia Yip
Google review ·
★★★★★
Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor! Sohail was super patient, explained everything in a way that actually made sense and never made me feel stressed even when I made mistakes. Every lesson felt chill but productive and he helped me build so much confidence on the road. I’ve just passed my test and it’s genuinely all thanks to him. If you want a reliable, patient and great instructor, he’s definitely the one. Highly recommend booking with Sohail!
K-T C
Google review ·
★★★★★
Sohail is the best instructor ever! Not an easy person to teach atall, he is calm and extremely patient. He wants you to pass just as much as yourself, nothing is ever to much to ask of him! I recommend him to everyone he’s brilliant and I can’t thank him enough
Charlotte Cromwell
Google review ·
★★★★★
I have a condition called dyspraxia which affects my spatial awareness, sense of direction and memory, all of which of course affect my ability to drive. I was placed with Sohail who was really great and patient with me - he never got frustrated or annoyed. He booked me in for extra lessons in the weeks before my test, which helped me to pass first time! I would highly recommend Sohail and Latics to anyone who is nervous about learning to drive.
Kate Warren
Google review ·
★★★★★
Whoa! this was a journey that was almost impossible. Sohail Mohammed was patient but very assertive all through my lessons. My mock tests were very tricky but really prepared me for the real thing. Today I passed my test and I sincerely thank my instructor for it.
banke moronkeji
Google review ·
★★★★★
I have been learning to drive for 3 years without any luck and instructors telling me that due to my anxiety I was basically hopeless. I decided to give one last chance and so much time and money had been spent trying to achieve this goal. I was given Sohail as my instructor and it was the biggest blessing ever. He is clam, patient and understanding especially with nervous drivers. From the first lesson he was extremely friendly and funny which allowed me to feel comfortable with him and the car. He is a saint at building up confidence and understanding individual needs and weaknesses. I have just passed 1st time which without Sohail and Latics driving school would have never been possible. Thank you to Sohail and I can’t recommend this driving school enough.
Olivia Robinson
Google review ·
★★★★★
A big thank you to the amazing teaching of both Danielle and Sohail! Danielle started me off with my driving lessons, getting me moving on the road when I was too nervous to even start the car… It was through lots of lessons, patience, and laughs 😊 that my confidence gradually improved and I was officially on the road and driving alongside everyone else. I learnt so much through Danielle, which of course set me up nicely for when Sohail took over. Sohail’s teaching helped me to keep calm during lessons, especially with my test fast approaching, but any mistakes I made were easy to rectify having the helpful dashcam footage to identify where I went wrong. Sohail is not short of light-hearted chatter to keep you entertained during lessons! Which kept me calm and at ease, allowing me to direct my focus on the road ahead. His explanations were always clear and easy to follow and understood exactly where improvements were needed - such as coming up with parking techniques that worked for me. I never would have expected to pass on my first attempt - and I still can’t believe it! - but Sohail gave me the final push I needed and confidence to believe in myself. I can’t thank Danielle and Sohail enough for all of their patience and encouragement! Thank you!! 🤗
Rachel
Google review ·
★★★★★
Today, I passed my practical driving test at first attempt. 💃💃💃I couldn’t have done it without my wonderful Instructor Mr Mohammed Sohail!!!
After months of searching for a good driving school/instructor, I found Mohammed Sohail. I was extremely nervous about driving in the Uk and found the road too complex having just arrived from my home country newly. My first driving lesson with Sohail was so easy, he was friendly and yet so professional, calm , patient and soft spoken; these attributes helped calm my nerves. As the lessons progressed, He was able to build my confidence from zero,I started to drive with ease, I could anticipate and plan ahead on the roads. Not a single fault was ignored during my lesson with Sohail, all mistakes were addressed at next lesson making sure I perfect in all. He perfectly spots weaknesses ,his lessons and manner of teaching are individually tailored to meet every single needs of his students. I will not forget to add that my husband had to quit his then instructor and Sohail helped my husband passed at First attempt too.
I will definitely recommend Mr Sohail Mohammed and Latics to all my family and friends and to everyone else.
Blessing Igboke
Google review ·
★★★★★
“1st time pass with Sohail!! Couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor. Sohail is patient, detailed, and really good at building confidence. He explains everything clearly and always makes sure you feel safe and comfortable while driving and is so easy to talk to which makes lessons enjoyable. Every lesson felt calm and supportive, and as someone who struggles with learning it felt easy because of his teaching style. Highly recommend Sohail to anyone looking for an instructor!!”
Caitlin Atack
★★★★★
“I’d like to say a huge thank you to Sohail. I have now been on the road for nearly two weeks, and I wouldn’t have been able to pass if it wasn’t for him. After a bad experience with a previous instructor, his patience and constructive feedback was exactly what I needed to improve my confidence, and ultimately pass the test!”
Sam Hirst
★★★★★
“A big Thank you to Mohammed Sohail, I went to him for automatic driving lessons at the grand old age of 66. his patience with me and his understanding was absolutely brilliant. He built my confidence and I really believed I could do it , he was so calming and understanding and even though we had to break due to covid when the lessons restarted he made me feel comfortable and not a bit nervous after such a long break, he is so encouraging and I passed my test, I will always be grateful to him and feel I made a friend and he was not just a driving instructor highly recommend him - well I already have.”
Marie Sulzycki
★★★★★
“As somebody who had a bad experience with a different instructor a few years prior, I was anxious and nervous about driving. Sohail was the perfect instructor for me and for anyone at any level. He is calm, positive and offers constructive feedback. Every lesson I felt I learnt something and that I improved. I looked forward to every lesson and knew that I was with a professional who would help me pass. I passed first time and now looking back, this was not a surprise due to the quality of the lessons with Sohail. I would recommend Sohail to anyone looking at lessons, knowing full well they would be in safe and professional hands.
Thank you Sohail!”
Andrew Thornley
★★★★★
“I had ummed and ahhed about driving lessons for years, that long infact my first provisional ran out!!
In October 2019 I had my first automatic driving lesson with Sohail. From the minute I sat in that passenger seat I felt at ease and really comfortable in his presence. I knew that I was in safe hands and that if anyone could help me pass, he was the man for the job.
Fast forward to March 2020 and the first lockdown. I missed my bi-weekly lessons and was desperate to start again. 10 months later and finally I was on the road to my test date.
Every lesson was enjoyable, and I came away feeling like I had accomplished something whether that be keeping to the speed limit (I think I belong on top gear) or perfecting the dreaded parallel park, Sohail ensured that I knew where I needed to improve week by week, what I had done well and what we were going to do on the following weeks lesson.
I finally passed my test on the 27th of October which was a massive achievement for me and that is all thanks to Sohail. I am not the easiest person to teach however with Sohails easy going and positive nature I made it.
I would and have recommended Sohail to numerous friends and family and will continue to do so for years to come.
Thanks dude Nat from Shaw will be eternally grateful for your help.”
Natalie Hudson
★★★★★
“Hello
I wanted to say a huge thank you to Sohail for supporting me during my lessons and getting me my pass.
I delayed learning to drive for years, not because of fear just because of time. I finally decided to go for it.
From the early stages I made Sohail aware I was extremely competitive and nothing but a 1st time pass was going to be good enough in the quickest time possible- no pressure!!!!
Sohail was extremely patient, especially given my but why questioning!!!
Each lesson I felt more confident, and felt at ease. Sohail was friendly and chatty, even if I did talk too much.
Whenever I was unsure of anything we would continue to practice this area until I felt confident, Sohail was patient. (I will forever remember to hug the railings!!)
My frustrations started to show when it was impossible to book a test, even though I felt ready; Sohail was reassuring that extra time meant more practice to perfect all areas, and we discussed which areas to focus on.
Even on test day Sohail used his experience to talk me through what to expect during the test, and what each examiner may be like.
I passed 1st time, without nerves. Which felt amazing.
Thank you again Sohail”
Helen Duffy
★★★★★
“I'd like to thank Sohail for being a patient driving instructor, he is very understanding and a great teacher. When I first went in for my lessons, I had no driving experience at all, 6 months later I have passed my test. Thankyou Sohail.
Just a few words to sum up Sohail.
Patient, friendly, funny, understanding, I would recommend him to any of my friends and family.”
Diane Ashworth
★★★★★
“I want to just put a compliment in for Sohail
Today I took my test and passed first time.
I started my lessons back in May 2021.
I have done many lessons in the past with several different companies started and stopped due to my nerves, but Sohail has always made me feel comfortable and he had so much confidence in me from the very beginning that I could do this, he never let me give up or doubt myself.
I felt very confident back then that he was the driving instructor that was going to make me stick to this and pass!
I would be very grateful if you could please pass my compliment on and that he is recognised for this.
I will 100% recommend Latics and I will definitely be recommending Sohail.”
Ashley Sheehy
★★★★★
“Good evening,
I would like to leave a review for you’re driving school.
After years of having driving lessons and then giving up, I decided to give it one last try. I contacted latics and was allocated Sohail as my driving instructor. I was extremely apprehensive the whole time thinking, as most learners do I will never pass my driving test. From the first lesson to the last, Sohail showed patience, professionalism and instilled a sense of calmness throughout (even when inevitably, mistakes are made).
I passed my driving test first time which is something, before latics I thought impossible! I was expecting 3rd time lucky!
I could not recommend latics driving school and Sohail enough!!
Thankyou so much Sohail and latics for teaching me to be a safe and competent driver and opening so many doors for me!!”
Charlotte Dawson
★★★★★
“I’d like to leave a review for Sohail Mohammed.
I’ve been learning to drive, on and off, since I was 17 years old and I’m now 32. Because I have quite serious anxiety, particularly around test situations, I have always given up long before getting to the point of having a test. Instructors in the past have seemed impatient or irritated when I haven’t immediately remembered instructions they’d given me, or if I took a few tries to manage something.
Sohail was always incredibly patient and never seemed frustrated if it took me a while to become consistently good at a particular skill. More importantly, he never seemed anxious or stressed out when I did something dangerous or stupid! Because he was always able to stay calm, I was finally able to master my anxiety and pass my test.
I didn’t really believe I would ever pass, and if Sohail hadn’t been so calm and thorough, I don’t think I would have!
I would recommend Sohail to any learner driver - but particularly nervous or anxious drivers. It’s hard to find an instructor who can make the driving seat of a car a calm and relaxed place to be - but Sohail managed it somehow. I have really appreciated all his work and support!”
Lucy Davies
★★★★★
“Just want to give a big thank you to Sohail! I never thought I would pass first time but Sohail was a great and patient instructor. Thank you!”
Liz Smith
★★★★★
“I could not thank Sohail enough for his patience and calm, funny nature during my driving lessons and in the run up to my test! I always felt very comfortable and managed to pass first time after many words of wisdom from Sohail! I would highly recommend anyone wishing to drive automatic to book some lessons with Sohail, they certainly will not regret it, especially when they're out on the roads driving!”
Aimee Kemp
Facebook review
★★★★★
“It was a pleasure taking my lessons with Sohail. I initially started my lessons with someone else but struggled with my nerves. Once I moved to Latics, Sohail's approach to everything just made me feel better. He didn't make me anxious when I made mistakes and helped me improve every lesson. Thanks to him I have passed first time!”
Shaille
Facebook review
★★★★★
“I had my driving lessons with Sohail. He was always on time, helpful and very patient! Being a quite nervous driver at first, he helped me to build my confidence and become a safe driver. I passed my test first time with only two minor faults and I can't thank Sohail enough for all of his efforts.”