Meet Our Driving Instructors
Choosing the right driving instructor can make all the difference to your learning experience.
At Bee Free Driving School, we’re proud to work with a team of experienced DVSA Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) who share our commitment to providing patient, professional and high-quality driving tuition.
Our team includes both Bee Free Driving School instructors and carefully selected ADI Associate Partners. Our Associate Partners are independent Approved Driving Instructors who operate their own driving schools and have chosen to work in partnership with Bee Free because we share the same values and high standards of customer service, professionalism and learner-focused tuition.
Whether you choose a Bee Free instructor or one of our ADI Associate Partners, you’ll receive tuition from a fully qualified driving instructor committed to helping you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become a safe, confident and independent driver for life.
Take a look at our instructors below and find the person who best suits your learning needs, location and availability.
How Booking Works
Bee Free Driving School provides an instructor introduction service and arranges your first two-hour practical driving lesson.
After your first lesson, you will book and pay your instructor directly. The standard hourly rate quoted when you book will remain the same, although each instructor may offer their own optional block-booking packages.
Our ADI Associate Partners are independent driving instructors who operate their own driving schools. They are responsible for providing your lessons and will explain their individual booking terms, cancellation policy and payment arrangements.

Brian Labode
DVSA Approved Driving Instructor
Bee Free Driving School Instructor
Brian has been a driving instructor for 20 years and has been a valued member of the Bee Free Driving School team for 10 years. He is known for his patient, structured approach and his ability to explain driving skills clearly, breaking them down into manageable steps. Brian is committed to helping learners build confidence, overcome difficulties and become safe, independent drivers.
Transmission: Automatic
Areas of expertise: Pass Plus, mock driving tests, refresher lessons and driving-test preparation
Standard lesson rate: £40 per hour
First two-hour lesson: £80, or £76 with the student/emergency- services discount. Booked and paid through Bee Free.
After your first lesson: Your standard hourly rate remains the same. Future lessons are booked and paid directly with Brian.
Block Bookings: Click here for price list
Postcodes covered:
SE: SE1, SE3, SE4, SE5, SE6, SE7, SE8, SE9, SE10, SE11, SE12, SE13, SE14, SE15, SE16, SE17, SE19, SE20, SE21, SE22, SE23, SE24, SE26, SE27
BR: BR1, BR2, BR3
CR: CR0, CR7
SW: SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9, SW11, SW12, SW16, SW17, SW18

Abu Yillah
Grade A DVSA Approved Driving Instructor
Bee Free ADI Associate Partner
Abu has been a driving instructor for 15 years and runs his own independent driving school, Yillah Driver Training. As a Bee Free ADI Associate Partner, he brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to providing professional, learner-focused tuition. Abu is dedicated to helping learners develop the skills, confidence and road awareness needed to become safe and independent drivers.
Transmission: Manual
Areas of expertise: Learners of all levels, mock driving tests and driving-test preparation
Standard lesson rate: £45 per hour
First two-hour lesson: £90 booked and paid through Bee Free
After your first lesson: Your standard hourly rate remains the same. Future lessons are booked and paid directly with Abu.
Block Bookings: Speak to Abu for further details
Postcodes covered:
SE: SE1, SE3, SE4, SE5, SE6, SE8, SE9, SE10, SE11, SE12, SE13, SE14, SE15, SE16, SE17, SE19, SE20, SE21, SE22, SE23, SE24, SE26, SE27
SW: SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9, SW11, SW12, SW16

Sharon Ross-Hamilton
Grade A DVSA Approved Driving Instructor
Bee Free ADI Associate Partner
Sharon has been a driving instructor for 20 years and runs her own independent driving school, Drive with Shaz. As a Bee Free ADI Associate Partner, Sharon brings extensive experience. She has completed specialist mobility training and has experience supporting learners with disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD and additional learning needs. Sharon understands the importance of adapting lessons to suit each individual and is committed to helping learners build confidence and become safe, independent drivers.
Transmission: Automatic
Areas of expertise: Supporting learners with disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD and additional learning needs; mobility-trained instruction; refresher lessons and mock driving tests
Standard lesson rate: £46 per hour
First two-hour lesson: £92 booked and paid through Bee Free
After your first lesson: Your standard hourly rate remains the same. Future lessons are booked and paid directly with Sharon.
Postcodes covered:
SW: SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9, SW11, SW12, SW16, SW17, SW18
SE: SE5, SE19, SE21, SE24, SE27
CR: CR4, CR7, CR0 1, CR0 2, CR0 3, CR0 6

Wendy Barker
Grade A DVSA Approved Driving Instructor
Bee Free Driving School InstructorService offered: Online car theory-test coaching
Areas of expertise: Supporting nervous learners and learners with dyslexia, ADHD and additional learning needs
Lesson delivery: OnlineLesson fee: £30 per hour, discounts for block bookings.
