Before my first lesson with Kevin I hadn't been out in the car for over 4 years due to a bad experience, not even as a passenger. I was struggling massively with anxiety about getting back out on the road and was worried that the instructor I chose wouldn't understand or be willing to take the lessons at my pace and might try to push me or rigidly follow a lesson structure. I was recommended to try Kevin as he had taught my cousin who was having a few issues and Kevin got him through his test first time. Speaking to Kevin to explain my situation, he made it clear that we will only ever do what I'm happy to do and we can push my boundaries at my own pace, when I'm comfortable to do so.
Fast forward to the first lesson, 20 minutes in and I'm already driving along and having a normal driving lesson as if there was no anxiety! Kevin has been absolutely brilliant; he's kind, relatable, chatty but able to stay focused on the lesson, punctual, knowledgeable, relaxed and all round an exceptional instructor. He never made me feel bad for making mistakes or getting things wrong, never pressured me to do something I didn't feel ready to do and always encouraged and supported me. I honestly don't believe I would have made it through so many lessons let alone pass my test first time with any other instructor. I am genuinely a little bit sad that we won't be having any more lessons but I will be forever grateful to what Kevin has helped me achieve.
I hadn't taken my son out of our home town since he was a baby and the incident occured 4 years ago. He's now nearing 5 years old and I can't wait to make up for the years I lost. Thanks so much for the past 3 months Kevin, I'm now looking forward to what lays in my future in ways I haven't for nearly a decade.