Frances Wood

After trying two different driving instructors, with whom I failed to make much progress, I was very pleased to find Phil! Within a few months I had passed my test first time and now feel confident enough to tackle the roads on my own. Phil taught me how to drive rather than just how to pass a test.

Phil was very calm and patient, and immediately put me at ease. Unlike previous driving instructors I felt that Phil had confidence in my driving ability, which greatly improved my confidence. After a few lessons I'd stopped closing my eyes when passing double decker buses! He also had a good sense of humour, which he often needed in my lessons. Phil welcomed my input too and started each lesson by asking me what I felt I needed to work on.

I found Phil's teaching style helped me to learn; he uses a folder of diagrams and pictures, as well as talking through the manoevres. Rather than teaching you manoevres 'just because', Phil explains why they are done in a certain way. He also provides a DVD with lots of useful materials on it, as well as a book with information and exercises. I found these very helpful for both preparing for my test and consolidating what we had been doing in the lesson.

I couldn't recommend Phil highly enough-he's a fantastic instructor and without him I wouldn't have passed my test! Thanks Phil!