I wouldn’t have been able to pass my test without Richard. He has infinite patience, calmness and wisdom in all situations and never seems to get annoyed or frustrated with you(even after he had repeated whatever guidance/ instruction to me for the umpteenth time, and I still hadn’t got it right – I wasn’t deliberately ignoring you, Richard, I’m just pathetic!). I had had lessons before with other instructors, but I really thought that driving was not for me and had given up. When I started taking lessons again more recently with Richard, I felt like a complete beginner, having forgotten everything. I am a particularly anxious driver, I don’t like driving and have wondered many times why I am bothering learning to drive. I very soon felt at ease in the car with Richard though. It did take me a while to get to pass standard, but I was happy to take things more slowly so that when I did take the test I was better prepared for it and had a greater chance of passing. I can’t say that the process was completely pain free, but in the end with perseverance(after I had ‘given up’ a couple of times more) I did pass after my 2nd test with Richard. 4th time overall.

I passed with one minor fault and the examiners (I had a Senior Examiner sat in the back) were very complimentary about my driving (nicest examiners ever!)that outcome was pretty much all down to Richard’s teaching. So, to sum up(!), if you live in his catchment area and want to learn to drive well, you’d be crazy not to learn to drive with Richard. If you don’t live in his catchment area, I would strongly encourage you to move there that’s how good he is! Thank you, Richard.



Passed 30.3.17