Louise Bools - Test Pass Driving Automatic.
At approaching 30 years old I decided it was about time I plucked up the courage to learn how to drive so I could take my son out on my days off work and wouldn't have to rely on my husband for everything! I aren't a very confident person anyway – and found busy roads quite intimidating and would easily get flustered. There were a few times where I let my insecurities get the better of me and I almost gave up altogether. But Mark has the patience of a saint and had more faith in me than I had in myself! And thanks to him boosting my confidence I have realised I am a better driver than I gave myself credit for – proven by the fact I passed my test with only 2 minors. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mark to anyone – he is professional, always punctual and has a great sense of humour that make lessons fun! He teaches you the skills to make you a good and safe driver for life rather than just ticking the boxes to pass your test - which I think is very important. He really takes the time to get to know you and find the best ways to help you learn so you achieve your best. One word to sum up Mark as an instructor – awesome!
At approaching 30 years old I decided it was about time I plucked up the courage to learn how to drive so I could take my son out on my days off work and wouldn't have to rely on my husband for everything! I aren't a very confident person anyway – and found busy roads quite intimidating and would easily get flustered. There were a few times where I let my insecurities get the better of me and I almost gave up altogether. But Mark has the patience of a saint and had more faith in me than I had in myself! And thanks to him boosting my confidence I have realised I am a better driver than I gave myself credit for – proven by the fact I passed my test with only 2 minors. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mark to anyone – he is professional, always punctual and has a great sense of humour that make lessons fun! He teaches you the skills to make you a good and safe driver for life rather than just ticking the boxes to pass your test - which I think is very important. He really takes the time to get to know you and find the best ways to help you learn so you achieve your best. One word to sum up Mark as an instructor – awesome!
Daniel Harding
Mark was a fantastic driving instructor. After 8 years since my last driving lessons Mark helped me back into the swing of driving again. Without his professional attitude, good sense of humour, patience and ability to put you at ease I doubt I would have passed my test first time. I chose to do the Midway pass course which I found excellent for my needs. Mark talked me through what we would cover each lesson and gave me positive feedback at the end. Any niggles would be discussed and practiced at my speed and ability with no pressure to get it right first time round. I would like to say thank you to Mark for his kindness, professionalism and punctuality and would definitely recommend Mark to any learner who wants to experience first class tuition from a professional.
Mark was a fantastic driving instructor. After 8 years since my last driving lessons Mark helped me back into the swing of driving again. Without his professional attitude, good sense of humour, patience and ability to put you at ease I doubt I would have passed my test first time. I chose to do the Midway pass course which I found excellent for my needs. Mark talked me through what we would cover each lesson and gave me positive feedback at the end. Any niggles would be discussed and practiced at my speed and ability with no pressure to get it right first time round. I would like to say thank you to Mark for his kindness, professionalism and punctuality and would definitely recommend Mark to any learner who wants to experience first class tuition from a professional.
Ruth Lebeter
At 26 I decided I needed to stop being chauffeured around by my husband and learn to drive!! When I was 17 I did have around 6 months of lessons but for various reasons never ended up taking my test and in the years between I had lost my confidence with driving. Mark was very patient and made me feel completely at ease. There were several areas of driving (roundabouts and general reversing) I was very nervous about but after just a few lessons with Mark I felt a lot more comfortable and my confidence was definitely coming back. After 2 cancelled tests due to the brilliant snowy English weather, 3rd time was definitely a charm with weather staying on my side and I managed to pass first time with just 5 minors. Mark is someone I would recommend to anyone for driving lessons and thanks to him I will be able to take my new baby for days out. Thanks Mark!!
At 26 I decided I needed to stop being chauffeured around by my husband and learn to drive!! When I was 17 I did have around 6 months of lessons but for various reasons never ended up taking my test and in the years between I had lost my confidence with driving. Mark was very patient and made me feel completely at ease. There were several areas of driving (roundabouts and general reversing) I was very nervous about but after just a few lessons with Mark I felt a lot more comfortable and my confidence was definitely coming back. After 2 cancelled tests due to the brilliant snowy English weather, 3rd time was definitely a charm with weather staying on my side and I managed to pass first time with just 5 minors. Mark is someone I would recommend to anyone for driving lessons and thanks to him I will be able to take my new baby for days out. Thanks Mark!!
David Wills
Mark has been a great, friendly instructor over the past few months. I am so happy to have passed my practical test first time. In addition, I have also picked up lots of useful information about road safety and driving in general which will no doubt benefit me for many years of driving. Overall, I would definitely refer any of my friends to Mark for a fun and successful time learning to drive.
Mark has been a great, friendly instructor over the past few months. I am so happy to have passed my practical test first time. In addition, I have also picked up lots of useful information about road safety and driving in general which will no doubt benefit me for many years of driving. Overall, I would definitely refer any of my friends to Mark for a fun and successful time learning to drive.
Daniel England
Thanks Mark for teaching me to drive, I thoroughly enjoyed learning with you. I would recommend you to anyone learning to drive since you were very patient, kind and always on time for lessons. I look forward to many years of safe independent driving.
Thanks Mark for teaching me to drive, I thoroughly enjoyed learning with you. I would recommend you to anyone learning to drive since you were very patient, kind and always on time for lessons. I look forward to many years of safe independent driving.
Daniel Sewell
Had my lesson with Mark very friendly enjoyed my lessons explains things very well, helps you get the hang of driving and what to look out for, overall very good would recommend to any one.
Had my lesson with Mark very friendly enjoyed my lessons explains things very well, helps you get the hang of driving and what to look out for, overall very good would recommend to any one.
Lucy Bellwood
I would highly recommend Mark as an instructor. I found him to be always patient and friendly. Lessons were hard work but enjoyable and it was nice to see how Id done in the previous lesson and build on those weak points in the next. I managed to pass my test first time which is all thanks to Mark's hard work and very patient attitude.
I would highly recommend Mark as an instructor. I found him to be always patient and friendly. Lessons were hard work but enjoyable and it was nice to see how Id done in the previous lesson and build on those weak points in the next. I managed to pass my test first time which is all thanks to Mark's hard work and very patient attitude.
Ashley Bastow
I had a great time learning to drive with Mark doing a semi-intensive course. The regular lessons really made a difference in my progress compared to just 1 hour a week. Mark is very easy to get along with which made it easier to relax whilst learning to drive. To start with I had no idea about how to drive but with Marks' patience my learning curve soon shot up. Mark not only wanted me to pass my test but to be continuously safe from there on after. I would 100% recommend Mark to anybody who wants to learn to drive with someone easy going and encouraging! Thanks a lot Mark for everything :)
I had a great time learning to drive with Mark doing a semi-intensive course. The regular lessons really made a difference in my progress compared to just 1 hour a week. Mark is very easy to get along with which made it easier to relax whilst learning to drive. To start with I had no idea about how to drive but with Marks' patience my learning curve soon shot up. Mark not only wanted me to pass my test but to be continuously safe from there on after. I would 100% recommend Mark to anybody who wants to learn to drive with someone easy going and encouraging! Thanks a lot Mark for everything :)
Amy Bambrook
I started to learn to drive when I was 17 and went from manual to automatic and had numerous instructors, I decided I wanted to stick with automatic as I could grasp this easier but i just couldn't find the right instructor. Now 21 I was recommended by someone to Mark and he was fantastic no matter how many times I did the same things wrong each lesson he was very patient and no matter how may excuses of having hair in my eyes and thats why I didnt check my mirrors properly he made sure I got there in the end. It was nice to have an instructor that you could have a laugh with on lessons aswell as him being very proffesional and getting you where you need to be for your test. I would recommend Mark to anyone and my sister who turns 17 soon will also be driving with Mark. Thank you again so much for all your help Mark can't wait to get on the road on my own now.
I started to learn to drive when I was 17 and went from manual to automatic and had numerous instructors, I decided I wanted to stick with automatic as I could grasp this easier but i just couldn't find the right instructor. Now 21 I was recommended by someone to Mark and he was fantastic no matter how many times I did the same things wrong each lesson he was very patient and no matter how may excuses of having hair in my eyes and thats why I didnt check my mirrors properly he made sure I got there in the end. It was nice to have an instructor that you could have a laugh with on lessons aswell as him being very proffesional and getting you where you need to be for your test. I would recommend Mark to anyone and my sister who turns 17 soon will also be driving with Mark. Thank you again so much for all your help Mark can't wait to get on the road on my own now.
Sarah Box
After having absolutely no idea about cars or how to drive them I thought passing would be years and years away! Then i had my first lesson with Mark, he is positive, professional and above all (thank god) very very patient.. to say I didn't know left from right. Mark made learning to drive enjoyable and eases your nerves because he's calm and has belief in you the whole way through. I'd recommend Mark to anyone because of all theses reasons and many more! With Mark driving becomes natural due to him making you think.. not just knowing how to push some pedals! Cheers Mark for everything :)
After having absolutely no idea about cars or how to drive them I thought passing would be years and years away! Then i had my first lesson with Mark, he is positive, professional and above all (thank god) very very patient.. to say I didn't know left from right. Mark made learning to drive enjoyable and eases your nerves because he's calm and has belief in you the whole way through. I'd recommend Mark to anyone because of all theses reasons and many more! With Mark driving becomes natural due to him making you think.. not just knowing how to push some pedals! Cheers Mark for everything :)
Katie Dalby
I really enjoyed learning to drive with Mark, he was professional, had a good sense of humour and always helped me if I needed it. (However the more lessons I had, I started to hear the words 'you do what you think is best!', something that would always make me laugh but also encourage me to think on my feet!) For anybody who wants driving lessons, I would definitely recommend Mark!
I really enjoyed learning to drive with Mark, he was professional, had a good sense of humour and always helped me if I needed it. (However the more lessons I had, I started to hear the words 'you do what you think is best!', something that would always make me laugh but also encourage me to think on my feet!) For anybody who wants driving lessons, I would definitely recommend Mark!
Josh Poyner - 1st time pass with zero faults! Well done Josh.
I would highly recommend Mark. He explains everything to you in a way that you can understand and is incredibly patient.
I found him to be reliable, friendly and approachable, he was very helpful with my theory training.
I passed my test first time with a clean sheet thanks to his concise method of training. Thank you Mark.
I would highly recommend Mark. He explains everything to you in a way that you can understand and is incredibly patient.
I found him to be reliable, friendly and approachable, he was very helpful with my theory training.
I passed my test first time with a clean sheet thanks to his concise method of training. Thank you Mark.
Jordan Crouch
After stopping and starting driving for 3 years, due to the lack of confidence in myself I never thought I was going to come close to passing my test, but when I started learning with Mark no matter how much I put myself down Mark was always there to counter act my thinking with positive feedback which began to make me believe I could do it. Mark was always in jolly mood, immediately putting me in a positive frame of mind, it was a long road pun intended, but I got there all thanks to Mark, I highly recommend him to anyone, thanks again Mark :)
Beau Atherton.
Mark always created a sense of calm and relaxation for a nerve-wrecked first time driver like myself. He created a sense of ease, and didn't 'throw me in the deep end' until I was absolutely ready
Kirsty Cutler.
Mark is a fantastic driving instructor. I am not a confident person, but every lesson he always put me at ease and helped me to believe that I could drive. He was so patient and explained things how I would understand them. Lessons were always really fun, as Mark is such a down to earth guy so whilst learning how to drive we had a good laugh aswell - I even learnt how to look after chickens! And I do actually miss the lessons sometimes! Since passing my test my confidence has grown and that is down to Mark, I would recommend everyone to learn to drive with him.
Mark is a fantastic driving instructor. I am not a confident person, but every lesson he always put me at ease and helped me to believe that I could drive. He was so patient and explained things how I would understand them. Lessons were always really fun, as Mark is such a down to earth guy so whilst learning how to drive we had a good laugh aswell - I even learnt how to look after chickens! And I do actually miss the lessons sometimes! Since passing my test my confidence has grown and that is down to Mark, I would recommend everyone to learn to drive with him.
Matt Hall.
Learning to drive with Mark has been a fun and enjoyable experience. He is a very good driving instructor as he is very patient and encouraging. He has a good sense of humour and is easy to get along with, which helped me feel more relaxed about learning to drive. I'm pleased to say that thanks to Mark I passed my driving test first time and I would recommend him to any one who is wanting to drive...Cheers Mark!!
Lizzie Atkinson
I had a semi-intensive driving course with Mark, which I found was a lot better than 1 hour a week. The training I received was of very high quality and I found myself continually improving. The LDC books and DVDs that I used were excellent and aided me in preparing for my lessons. Mark is a very professional, friendly driving instructor and I always felt at ease. I am now a confident and safe driver and look forward to many years of driving!
I had a semi-intensive driving course with Mark, which I found was a lot better than 1 hour a week. The training I received was of very high quality and I found myself continually improving. The LDC books and DVDs that I used were excellent and aided me in preparing for my lessons. Mark is a very professional, friendly driving instructor and I always felt at ease. I am now a confident and safe driver and look forward to many years of driving!
Amy Smith
I had a fun time learning to drive you were patient and really helpful with the tips made driving become a second nature for me seeing how driving didn't come easy to me.
Zoe Liddle
I started driving lessons with Mark having taken 2 tests many years ago. I asked him to start me at the basics again as plenty of time had passed!
I found Mark's tuition style to not only be thorough but amazingly well considered. He broke each aspect down into small achievable steps allowing me to quickly build an excellent skills base.
Most of all he was very (very) patient and immediately put me at ease. I would whole heartedly recommend Mark to anybody. He obviously has a passion for producing good drivers rather than ones that are simply able to pass a test.
Nearly 2 years on I consider myself to be a good driver and many of Mark's saying stay with me to this day. I still hear him cough if I venture over the speed limit a little.
Ash Haynes
My first thoughts on driving was that I was never going to pass because I had no idea; from the first lesson Mark changed my mind - he was relaxed and a laugh to talk to, which seemed to take my mind off all the things I had to do and they just started to come naturally; doing them with out even noticing! I would recommend Mark to any body because he taught me so much in such little time, I had 29 hours spaced out over 9 months and because of Marks effort and ability I passed first time. So I guess it goes without saying cheers Mark!!
My first thoughts on driving was that I was never going to pass because I had no idea; from the first lesson Mark changed my mind - he was relaxed and a laugh to talk to, which seemed to take my mind off all the things I had to do and they just started to come naturally; doing them with out even noticing! I would recommend Mark to any body because he taught me so much in such little time, I had 29 hours spaced out over 9 months and because of Marks effort and ability I passed first time. So I guess it goes without saying cheers Mark!!
Miriam Henshaw
Hi Mark I just wanted to say many thanks for helping me to pass my driving test yesterday 14/11/11. My journey to achieving this was a long one for me! even longer I am sure for you! without the constant assurance you gave me especially when I honestly felt like I was banging my head against a wall you continued to boost my confidence when I was at my lowest. PATIENCE is something so important for a pupil and you certainly had it in buckets for me!!!!! I was so nervous I found everything so hard the night before lessons I would wake up thinking how will I get through the lesson tomorrow but when I would get in your car you thought me how to over come my nerves you believed in me. Mark you told me that I could achieve this and I have because of the belief you had in me.
I passed yesterday and an hour later I was at Junction 32 with my daughter this morning I did my first solo trip just to the local shops but what an achievement that was! This will make such a big difference to my family and especially my family when they visit from back home no longer waiting for the bus. I will strive to be the best driver I possibly can remembering all you have thought me. My life has already changed within 24hrs it"s amazing! from the bottom of my heart thank you so much.
Liam Hobbs
After having completed a semi intensive course with Mark and taking my test at the Wakefield test centre, I'm pleased to say I passed first time. Mark is a good instructor, he is patient, helpful and has lots of useful tips to offer. Overall, my driving course was an interesting experience and I would recommend it and Mark to other people wanting to learn to drive. Liam Hobbs
