I left it way too late to start learning how to drive or so I had thought for years. I was finally embarrassed into it by friends at the ripe old age of 34 so I bit the bullet, went on-line to find a local instructor and sent off a few emails. I received a very prompt and very courteous voicemail from Richard and so I decided to book my first lesson. I was absolutely terrified to get behind the wheel and I won’t lie, Richard did force me out of my comfort zone very early on which he knew was what I needed. He is incredibly patient and I never once felt like he was frustrated with me even though I incompetently refused to brake properly for weeks on end. Richard has teaching down to a fine art and is very experienced in dealing with all types of learners young and not so young, confident and not so confident. He has certainly learned all the tricks of the trade and will give you honest feedback on where your weaknesses are which is really the only way to learn if you ask me. Once I passed my test I went on a motorway lesson with Richard. I was nervous about going over 50 miles per hour for the first time and was terrified at the thought of changing lanes. I was delighted I decided to do this extra lesson as it really gave me the confidence I needed, not only to reaffirm my driving ability off the motorway but also to learn how the motorway works. Driving at 70 miles per hour, on the motorway, for the first time, at 34 years of age? Dual control? YES PLEASE.



Passed 13.1.12