Roadsmartdrivercoaching Reviews

Thank you Les

Les is an absolutely fantastic instructor I had about 20-30 hours driving experience before started lessons with Les thinking I was already a fairly competent driver Although he was only ever was supportive of my skills his depth of teaching and the effort he puts into every lesson made me realise I had only scratched the surface of what truly safe and skilled driving looked like Les isn t the type of instructor that teaches you to pass a test He isn t the type of instructor to only take you on test routes or teach you gimmicky ways of passing He is the type of instructor to teach you how to drive for the rest of your life He focuses on awareness planning hazard perception progressive driving and so much more all while giving you an individualised client centred experience Personally moving from a very quiet rural area with little traffic and barely any junctions I never thought I would feel at ease driving on unknown roads let alone all over the Newcastle city centre and all over the North East As a learner you can really tell he is passionate about safety and making sure he would be happy driving alongside you in the real world I owe all of the freedom I have gained since passing first time to Les and I can t thank him or recommend him highly enough

Les goes that extra mile

Les was a great driving instructor super friendly and goes that extra mile He was recommended to me by a friend and I would be sure to recommend him to anyone I know looking for lessons as I am certain they will have the best experience

Fab

I was so nervous the first time I got in the car Not only is Les a great instructor but he s an all round nice guy totally put me at ease helped to build my confidence and we also had a great laugh 2 years later and I like to think in a safe and considerate driver all thanks to the lessons I had with Les

My driving experience

My driving experience was I had started my driving experience with a previous instructor however after starting my driving lessons here I have learned so much and was able to pass my driving test first time The support and patience definitely helped me pass thank you

Great with anxious drivers

Patient calm and very knowledgable As an extremely anxious driver Les always helps me to stay calm and help me to regain control Could not be a better driving instructor

Organised and patient instructor

Les is a skilled reflective and patient practitioner He offers a differentiated and learner-centred approach no lesson ever felt generic instead each lesson was tailored using my individual reflection and guidance from Les I delayed learning to drive for years due to anxiety and a lack of confidence of my abilities Without Les and his unwavering support I truly believe I would not have developed the skills in order to have passed my test Les is calm compassionate and considered at all times which created a holistic and adaptable learning environment I not only learned to pass a test but to be a safe and confident driver for life and ultimately I learned to love to drive something I never thought I would say

A Truly Outstanding Driving Instructor

Les is a truly outstanding instructor and I would never have learned to drive let alone pass my test first time without him I found driving very challenging as a process that involves skills I was completely unfamiliar with Les was exceptionally patient and empowered me to find a commentary driving technique that works extremely well for me Les has unparalleled knowledge and passion for his profession and I am convinced that he could teach any learner of even the most limited understanding to be a safe and successful driver He is very conscientious and has advanced expertise in teaching coaching and professional skills He is also a really lovely person who is extremely friendly and kind as well as genuinely interested in his students and how they learn As someone who found driving so difficult Les never gave up on me and supported me through every challenge and success I would recommend Les to anyone who is considering learning to drive - he is a star and I will always be so grateful to him

I passed my test just over a year ago

I passed my test just over a year ago now and I ve had no issues with my driving - I credit that all to Les and his truly great skills as an instructor If you ve had bad experiences in the past then I would definitely give Les a try - he is patient calming friendly approachable and very knowledgeable I was a complete nervous wreck and Les dealt with this amazingly and was so understanding Passing first time on both my theory and practical is again a credit to Les and his dedication to see you succeed - he pushed me to do well but this was never too far as he simply knows and has faith in your abilities even when you think you re an awful driver and are considering quitting He s such a kind genuine bloke with a passion for his job that truly shows Forever grateful to Les in helping me pass and finally experience the freedom of the open road Thanks again for all your hard work Les