Comments from previous pupils

Below are comments from some of our previous pupils. Should you want to add your own comments, please use the contact form.

Megan Goldie
Passed 1st Time

Sarted driving lessons on my 17th birthday and despite my nerves Ian made me feel really at ease. He is a great instructor and always takes time to go over things with you. He is patient, friendly and considerate.I passed first time and owe that to Ian.

Emma Donnelly
Passed 1st Time

Ian is a fantastic instructor. I had tried to learn to drive with other instructors but wasn't making progress. With Ian i quickly reached test standard and passed first time! I can't recommend him enough. thanks,
Emma Donnelly.

Ciaran Ward
Passed 1st Time

Ian is a great instructor that lets you learn at your own pace and I had no hesitation in asking questions or asking to repeat a manouvre. Thanks to Ian I passed my practical test first time!

Russell Little
Passed 1st Time

I found the style of teaching very easy to understand,it was simple and clear. All the way through my lessons I was put at ease and made to feel comfortable and relaxed. I found that I quickly grew in confidence and my driving skills were greatly increased. Overall it was a great experience and I passed my test on the first attempt !!!

David Neilly
Passed 1st Time

Hi Ian, I found the driving school great, very informative and very helpful. Not at any time did I feel like I couldn't ask a question or for assistance. David 

Nicola Blair
Passed 1st Time

Excellent instructor, always made to feel comfortable when driving, never pressured, allowed me to work at my own pace and praised me for good progress, never negative or overly critical, always constructive criticism, excellent value for money and overall a good driving experience. 

Nicole McAuley

“I started learning to drive a couple of months after my 17th Birthday, I was really nervous at the prospect of me driving a car, I never really wanted to learn to drive, all my friends drove and my mum drove me around therefore I decided I wouldn’t bother. However, my mum bought me a block of lessons for my birthday in the hope that it would change my mind. Ian was a fantastic instructor! He was good at explaining everything. If I completed things well and correct he gave me praise which was motivating and confidence building, if I done things wrong he never patronised me or made me feel stupid infact it was constructive criticism. I feel that the rates per hour were good, it made learning to drive, affordable. I liked how he offered good deals which would enable me to save money. Ian did not just show me how to drive , he educated me and taught me how to become the best driver that I could possibly be. I feel confident driving in all weathers (sun, snow, thunder) at different times of the day/night and in different levels of traffic. Ian was flexible with driving lessons, he created a lesson plan that worked around my other commitments such as college and work. I learned to drive in approx 8 months, I passed my test with 4 minor driving faults. This was definitely due to the amount of encouragement and support throughout the practical lessons as well as support and guidance throughout my theory test preparation. A year on learning to drive was one of the best decisions I’ve made it opens up lots of opportunities and makes you feel independent but learning to drive with Ian Hellyer’s School of Motoring was by far, the best decision I’ve made to date.” - Nicole McAuley (18)