Shellby Buckland

I started lessons with Jackie in November 2023. I had previously had a lot of lessons with another instructor, but after failing two driving tests my confidence was shattered. When I started lessons with Jackie I had just found out I was pregnant again, and so our aim was for me to hopefully pass the test before I had baby. From my very first lesson with Jackie I felt comfortable in her company, she always greeted me with a big smile at the start of every lesson and I enjoyed every lesson I had with her. Rather than making me feel like a failure when I made a mistake, Jackie treated is as a learning curve and never made me feel bad for any mistakes I made. Jackie's style of teaching suited me really well, focusing on one area at a time eg: roundabouts, perfecting that skill before moving on to another. I was extremely nervous using roundabouts and doing uphill starts, however, by the end of my lessons with Jackie I felt much more confident in these areas. Due to having other children at home, I did run into childcare issues towards the end of my lessons with Jackie, but she always tried to rearrange lessons where possible. I was booked in to do a test in April, however me and Jackie both felt I wasn't ready, so the test was pushed back which gave us more time to practise areas where I was less confident. I always felt that Jackie cared about our lessons together and cared about making me a safe and responsible driver. I finally passed my test in May 2024, three days before my due date and I couldn't be happier! I would recommend Jackie to everyone. She is a brilliant driving instructor, always polite, kind and friendly, and always knew when I needed to stop for a breather! I will miss our lessons together. Thank you Jackie :-)