Learn to drive 5 star reviews
Over 19,000 Five Star reviews are listed on the following 782 pages starting with the most recent to the oldest (25 reviews per page). These 5 star reviews have been extracted from the customer reviews on each of the individual LDC driving school instructor websites.
Phoebe Docherty
I originally begun learning to drive with a different instructor but felt as if I wasn't making any progress and so after being highly recommended by a friend I called upon Phil. The standard of teaching was astonishing compared to my previous instructor, he was able to build my confidence and ex...
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I originally begun learning to drive with a different instructor but felt as if I wasn't making any progress and so after being highly recommended by a friend I called upon Phil. The standard of teaching was astonishing compared to my previous instructor, he was able to build my confidence and ex...
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Robin Whear
Phil takes away a lot of the pressure of learning to drive with his unfailing calmness and improves your confidence with constructive advice and regular encouragement. He has a very strong understanding of what it feels like to be a learner driver so I always felt well supported, and he carefully...
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Phil takes away a lot of the pressure of learning to drive with his unfailing calmness and improves your confidence with constructive advice and regular encouragement. He has a very strong understanding of what it feels like to be a learner driver so I always felt well supported, and he carefully...
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Emma Rogers
I really enjoyed learning to drive with Philip Padfield. It was very calm and I felt it focused both on what I needed to improve on and what I was already doing well. It's really helpful to have step by step guidance throughout each lesson with an approach which focuses on your individual areas f...
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I really enjoyed learning to drive with Philip Padfield. It was very calm and I felt it focused both on what I needed to improve on and what I was already doing well. It's really helpful to have step by step guidance throughout each lesson with an approach which focuses on your individual areas f...
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Vivky Heyes
Phil was a great teacher who didn't just give me methods for learning to drive but gave me reasons for why I had to do things especially when learning to reverse and understanding when to check my mirrors! This helped me learn quickly as I understood what I was doing and why I was doing it. Ph...
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Phil was a great teacher who didn't just give me methods for learning to drive but gave me reasons for why I had to do things especially when learning to reverse and understanding when to check my mirrors! This helped me learn quickly as I understood what I was doing and why I was doing it. Ph...
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joe Moulam
Exceedingly patient and a never-ending fountain of driving wisdom, Phil always has the most straightforward and comforting advice - which is exactly what's needed when behind the wheel. I never felt I wasn't in complete control and his clear instructions and detailed diagrams of every possible ma...
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Exceedingly patient and a never-ending fountain of driving wisdom, Phil always has the most straightforward and comforting advice - which is exactly what's needed when behind the wheel. I never felt I wasn't in complete control and his clear instructions and detailed diagrams of every possible ma...
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Stephine Dorries
I originally had driving lessons when I was 17 in liverpool but didn't get the chance to take my test. After moving to Sheffield I finally started up again after 2 long years, but I was scared as I had never been a confident driver and obviously didn't know the roads in Sheffield and with all the...
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I originally had driving lessons when I was 17 in liverpool but didn't get the chance to take my test. After moving to Sheffield I finally started up again after 2 long years, but I was scared as I had never been a confident driver and obviously didn't know the roads in Sheffield and with all the...
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Anna Holden
Having been offered a new job which would involve lots of travelling, I realised it was finally time to learn how to drive. I rang Phil to discuss semi- intensive lessons and he was able to fit me in for evening lessons. Phil encouraged me to sit my theory test as soon as possible, so by my first...
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Having been offered a new job which would involve lots of travelling, I realised it was finally time to learn how to drive. I rang Phil to discuss semi- intensive lessons and he was able to fit me in for evening lessons. Phil encouraged me to sit my theory test as soon as possible, so by my first...
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Amy Potter
I first heard about Phil when my older sister, Lauren, started having driving lessons with him. She passed her test quickly first time - and never let me forget it! I couldn't believe what a confident driver she was just after day one of passing her test. I convinced myself that I would be a drea...
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I first heard about Phil when my older sister, Lauren, started having driving lessons with him. She passed her test quickly first time - and never let me forget it! I couldn't believe what a confident driver she was just after day one of passing her test. I convinced myself that I would be a drea...
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Katie Ainsworth
I have no hesitation in recommending Phil as a fantastic driving instructor; I passed first time, a credit to his calm, cool and relaxed approach to driving instruction. I was impressed by his extensive knowledge, and by his endless patience. He produced illustrated diagrams and maps which were e...
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I have no hesitation in recommending Phil as a fantastic driving instructor; I passed first time, a credit to his calm, cool and relaxed approach to driving instruction. I was impressed by his extensive knowledge, and by his endless patience. He produced illustrated diagrams and maps which were e...
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Katherine Stocks
Phil came highly recommended to me by friends and it was obvious after just a couple of lessons why. He never once raised his voice and remained calm with me at all times no matter the situation, meaning I didn't panic. He was highly encouraging and gave me the confidence I needed to progress ...
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Phil came highly recommended to me by friends and it was obvious after just a couple of lessons why. He never once raised his voice and remained calm with me at all times no matter the situation, meaning I didn't panic. He was highly encouraging and gave me the confidence I needed to progress ...
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Summer Valentine
I took my first driving test around 8 months after I started to learn to drive. I came away with a very poor result and felt like I would never pass my test. However, I booked my first lesson with Phil a few weeks later and after the first 2 hours, I was driving like a different person. After a f...
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I took my first driving test around 8 months after I started to learn to drive. I came away with a very poor result and felt like I would never pass my test. However, I booked my first lesson with Phil a few weeks later and after the first 2 hours, I was driving like a different person. After a f...
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Joanne Lees
I came to Phil having had 3 previous driving instructors. As a learner driver it is difficult to determine whether your first instructor is in fact good at what they do as you have no prior knowledge, you must trust that they know their stuff. Phil is fantastic. He stood out from my previous inst...
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I came to Phil having had 3 previous driving instructors. As a learner driver it is difficult to determine whether your first instructor is in fact good at what they do as you have no prior knowledge, you must trust that they know their stuff. Phil is fantastic. He stood out from my previous inst...
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Chloe Bovill
Having absolutely no driving experience, Phil came highly recommended by friends, and after my first lesson, I could see why! Even though I seriously doubted my own ability, Phils calm and reassuring attitude allowed me to quickly build up confidence. The resources he provided prior to my less...
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Having absolutely no driving experience, Phil came highly recommended by friends, and after my first lesson, I could see why! Even though I seriously doubted my own ability, Phils calm and reassuring attitude allowed me to quickly build up confidence. The resources he provided prior to my less...
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John
Philip was all that I could have asked from a driving instructor, and more. He understood that I had a busy schedule due to my sport, and there was never any kind of annoyance if a lesson had to be re-arranged or moved - something I greatly appreciated. His professional attitude, patience and sty...
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Philip was all that I could have asked from a driving instructor, and more. He understood that I had a busy schedule due to my sport, and there was never any kind of annoyance if a lesson had to be re-arranged or moved - something I greatly appreciated. His professional attitude, patience and sty...
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Faye
I really enjoyed learning with Phil, and would highly recommend him as he gave me the confidence, encouragement and focus I needed. Phil had a excellent awareness of the problems I had and I could see the improvement in my driving after every lesson, and this is purely down to Phil's patience and...
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I really enjoyed learning with Phil, and would highly recommend him as he gave me the confidence, encouragement and focus I needed. Phil had a excellent awareness of the problems I had and I could see the improvement in my driving after every lesson, and this is purely down to Phil's patience and...
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Alice
Phil is an excellent driving instructor. I'm a very busy person, so twice I took several months off driving before getting round to organising another lesson. Despite this, Phil was extremely accommodating and fitted my needs perfectly. Phil has a folder full of diagrams and pictures of diffe...
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Phil is an excellent driving instructor. I'm a very busy person, so twice I took several months off driving before getting round to organising another lesson. Despite this, Phil was extremely accommodating and fitted my needs perfectly. Phil has a folder full of diagrams and pictures of diffe...
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Luke
3 years ago I took my driving test in Chesterfield and failed miserably (5 majors!!!). A few months ago I moved to Sheffield with a new job and decided that now was a good time to learn to drive. I started looking for a new driving instructor. I came across Phil by chance and after a conversation...
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3 years ago I took my driving test in Chesterfield and failed miserably (5 majors!!!). A few months ago I moved to Sheffield with a new job and decided that now was a good time to learn to drive. I started looking for a new driving instructor. I came across Phil by chance and after a conversation...
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Nyma Masood
A HUGE thank you to Phil for such brilliant mentoring and support to help me pass my driving test first time, with only 4 minors! After getting a recommendation from my sister I decided now was the time to get back into driving. I had previously had lessons with several driving instructors all of...
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A HUGE thank you to Phil for such brilliant mentoring and support to help me pass my driving test first time, with only 4 minors! After getting a recommendation from my sister I decided now was the time to get back into driving. I had previously had lessons with several driving instructors all of...
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Mohamed Eisa
Due to work commitments, I needed to learn to learn to drive at short notice and with no prior driving experience at all. I had been told about intensive driving courses, but I was unsure whether it was really possible to learn to drive in such a short space of time. I took the plunge and thankfu...
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Due to work commitments, I needed to learn to learn to drive at short notice and with no prior driving experience at all. I had been told about intensive driving courses, but I was unsure whether it was really possible to learn to drive in such a short space of time. I took the plunge and thankfu...
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Laura Smith
Phil was recommended to me by a friend who passed first time and spoke very highly of his lessons, I soon understood why! After having lessons that I did not enjoy before coming to university, I had put of learning how to drive for a number of years. After my first lesson I knew I would learn thi...
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Phil was recommended to me by a friend who passed first time and spoke very highly of his lessons, I soon understood why! After having lessons that I did not enjoy before coming to university, I had put of learning how to drive for a number of years. After my first lesson I knew I would learn thi...
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Cathal Farragher
I came to Phil with some driving experience on a provisional license. As a result of this I had developed some "interesting" driving skills and habits, which I knew, would prohibit me from passing a driving test. I presented Phil with a challenge of helping me to pass quickly as I had a new baby ...
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I came to Phil with some driving experience on a provisional license. As a result of this I had developed some "interesting" driving skills and habits, which I knew, would prohibit me from passing a driving test. I presented Phil with a challenge of helping me to pass quickly as I had a new baby ...
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Thomas Bramall
The lessons I took with Phil weren't what I was expecting when I signed up for the tightly structured semi-intensive course as advertised by LDC, but I say that in a good way. Rather than just be taken through the pre-structured lesson plan as was dictated by the LDC books and DVDs, each 2 hour l...
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The lessons I took with Phil weren't what I was expecting when I signed up for the tightly structured semi-intensive course as advertised by LDC, but I say that in a good way. Rather than just be taken through the pre-structured lesson plan as was dictated by the LDC books and DVDs, each 2 hour l...
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Laura Hill
"Phil was first recommended to me through a friend, who said that he was a great teacher and was always very calm and relaxed. I found this to be a very accurate description, and I really enjoyed my lessons with him. I felt that the pace at which I was taught was very good and learning the man...
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"Phil was first recommended to me through a friend, who said that he was a great teacher and was always very calm and relaxed. I found this to be a very accurate description, and I really enjoyed my lessons with him. I felt that the pace at which I was taught was very good and learning the man...
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Becky
"I always believed it was inevitable that I would fail my driving test, but luckily Phil had other ideas! He knew the test inside out and this, combined with his incredibly calm and patient attitude, meant that I was really well prepared and passed first time. The way he helped me was to analyse ...
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"I always believed it was inevitable that I would fail my driving test, but luckily Phil had other ideas! He knew the test inside out and this, combined with his incredibly calm and patient attitude, meant that I was really well prepared and passed first time. The way he helped me was to analyse ...
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James Allen
"Phil's approach to teaching is comprehensive. Combining the use of the LDC handbook and LDC presenter, you are thoroughly grounded before attempting each new maneourve or driving situation. In addition, if you encounter anything you are unsure of while driving, a debrief session will immediately...
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"Phil's approach to teaching is comprehensive. Combining the use of the LDC handbook and LDC presenter, you are thoroughly grounded before attempting each new maneourve or driving situation. In addition, if you encounter anything you are unsure of while driving, a debrief session will immediately...
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