Jonathan Bailey

I was eagerly awaiting my 17th birthday to arrive so that I could get driving and start learning.

As Phil was already teaching my girlfriend, I had met him before and I found that he was a very patient, punctual and above all, a really friendly guy. I was able to meet with him before I started my lessons to discuss options and he was also able to help me fill in the application form for my provisional.

Phil also allowed my girlfriend and I to sit in on each other's lessons so we were both able to learn even when we weren't actually driving. I found that Phil went beyond what was required so that I wasn't just ready for my test but prepared for getting in my own car for the first time after passing. One simple example is when he allowed us both to fill up with fuel, which can be a daunting task if you have never done it before. He was always in touch to remind me about lessons or let me know if he had any extra spaces. Even though I didn't pass my test first time, on the day Phil was able to bring me right back up to 100% confidence by putting his trust and belief in me.

We both plan to have top up and motorway lessons to keep up the high standards that Phil set for keeping us safe and making us responsible drivers.

I can speak on behalf of me and my girlfriend (Sophie) when I say that we both miss having our driving lessons with Phil, but we are both able to go out onto the road knowing that we were taught by the best!