Meet your driving instructor
Hi, I’m Anna.
Your female automatic driving instructor in Croydon and the surrounding areas.
I believe learning to drive is about developing a skill for life. With patient support, clear guidance and lessons shaped around you, I’ll help you work towards becoming a confident, safe driver.
My approach
A good listener. A patient teacher.
Driving has been part of my life from a young age, and it’s something I’ve always enjoyed. I believe it is a valuable life skill that can bring greater independence and opportunities.
Being a driving instructor gives me the privilege of passing that skill on to others. I’ve always valued helping people realise their potential, especially when they need encouragement to see what they can achieve.
As a good listener, I take the time to understand each learner. I adapt my teaching style to your needs, experience and confidence, helping you work through challenges with clear explanations and focused practice.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, personal development and walking in nature. As a mum of four girls, I have all the patience you can imagine — and ever need!
Your training vehicle
Learn in an automatic
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
Automatic transmission · White
Learning in an automatic means you can focus on observation, road positioning and safe decisions without managing a clutch or changing gears manually.
How I can help
Lessons to suit your stage
- Automatic learner driving lessons
- Preparation for your practical driving test
- Automatic refresher lessons
- Motorway lessons for qualified drivers
Whether you’re starting out or returning to driving, we’ll focus on the skills and confidence you want to develop.
Areas covered
Automatic driving lessons near you
I offer lessons in the following areas. Please check availability for your location when booking.
- Coulsdon CR5
- Croydon CR0
- Purley CR8
- Sanderstead CR2
- Warlingham CR6
Learner experiences
What my learners say
From building confidence to preparing for test day, here’s how learners describe their experience of taking lessons with me.
Henna — Croydon
“I can’t even believe I passed first time!!! I’ve been having lessons with Anna and she’s the most patient, encouraging and empathetic teacher. I had a really bad driving instructor prior this, yet she took on the enormous feat of building up my confidence again. I can’t thank her enough!! Would recommend Anna a million times over!”
Alexandra Joyce — Croydon
“So grateful for Anna! In little over 3 months I passed first time! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the constant and consistent support that Anna provided. I felt instantly at ease after feeling so nervous about starting. Wonderful woman! Highly recommend to everyone I know. THANK YOU!”
Jacquie — Automatic driving lessons
“Just passed my driving test (First Time Pass) yesterday. Would like to give a big thanks to my instructor Anna for her attention to details and clear explanations about all the dos and don’ts of the driving rules and will stress and correct any in-perfection of my driving during the training sessions. Because of these strict training sessions when it comes time for the actual driving test I feel very confident about my driving.”
Aakanksha — Croydon
“I passed my driving test today at the Morden test centre, and I owe a huge part of this success to my amazing instructor, Anna. This was my third attempt overall but my first time learning with Anna, and the difference she made was incredible. From day one, she worked tirelessly to improve my driving — from mastering tricky manoeuvres to navigating the confusing exits of the Rosehill roundabout and perfecting junction turns (back-to-back and front-to-front). Even though my forward bay parking wasn’t going well — even just 30 minutes before the test — Anna filled me with confidence and that powerful ‘just do it’ mindset. It worked! What really stood out was her constant support. No matter the hour, she always replied to my texts and cleared up any doubts I had. She made parallel parking feel effortless with her magical reference points, and her calm, focused approach kept me motivated throughout. Thanks to her mentorship, guidance, patience, and energy, I finally passed. I 100% recommend Anna to anyone looking for a driving instructor who truly cares and delivers results.”
Munazza — Croydon
“So happy I passed my driving test first time today with Anna. I got the perfect driving instructor, Anna Allahverdi, who has been so patient with me and supported me in becoming a safe driver. Anna is a wonderful mentor and I can’t thank her enough for being a part of my driving journey. She was always quick to notice my mistakes and encouraged me to learn from my mistakes. I’m truly indebted to her for teaching me the right driving skills and making me more confident on the road. 100% recommended to any learner looking to take driving lessons for automatic car.”
Richard — Croydon
“Wow what can I say about Anna, she is an amazing instructor and a lovely person. I definitely would not have passed my test if it wasn’t for her, she is calm and reassuring and always put you first and helps you where you need it the most. I will miss our lessons together, 1000% recommend Anna.”
Laura — Mitcham test centre
“Just got my licence with Anna, who has been nothing but supportive and excellent all round. She is a Mr Miyagi-type, in that she won’t take much bullshit, is direct and will point out faults, but after a couple of instructors who built my confidence up to then destroy it too late and too close to the test, she is just what I needed in keeping things realistic, work on what needed to be worked on, and get me road safe. That care and deep focus translated into me passing with 3 minors, on my first attempt with her as an instructor (and second attempt on the whole). Strong recommend.”
Let’s build your driving confidence.
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Book NowAutomatic Driving Lessons with Anna Across Croydon
Anna is a dedicated DVSA-approved automatic driving instructor offering automatic driving lessons Croydon with a calm, supportive and highly structured approach. Many learners choose her after searching for croydon automatic driving lessons or automatic driving instructor Croydon, appreciating her ability to make complex skills easy to understand and build confidence quickly.
Anna teaches learners across Croydon and surrounding neighbourhoods, including Addiscombe, Waddon, Wallington, Norbury, Beddington, Kenley, Coulsdon, Purley, Sanderstead, Selsdon, Addington, South Croydon, Shirley, Selhurst, Thornton Heath, South Norwood, Woodside, Crystal Palace, Penge, Beckenham, Elmers End, West Wickham, Chipstead, Warlingham and Caterham. Her local knowledge helps students practise safely and effectively in real test-route conditions.
If you're looking for patient guidance, structured progress tracking or prefer learning with female automatic driving instructors near me, Anna provides training tailored to your pace, learning style and goals. Her focus is on helping every learner feel confident, capable and ready for the road ahead.