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Hi Anne

I found the Go Driving driving tuition that was given by John Richards was a very good experience that was carried out in the correct way in relation with the learners ability. From this tuition I passed confidently first time with only one minor fault.

James Lewis, Hereford

Andy, I thought the way you came about when I first met you and the way you went about your training was excellent the information you gave me was brilliant and I learnt so much about not only driving with a trailer but driving in general.I think the company go driving is fantastic, I felt so comfortable the way I was treated even though I failed my first attempt the second test I took I felt quite calm &quietly confident in my ability to drive with car &trailer.

Thanks again Andy for all your help and patience

Best wishes
Ben. Crompton
Hillandale caravans.

I decided to have lessons with Go Driving as my girlfriend had used them in Llandrindod Wells and had nothing but good things to say about them.

I started taking lessons in Hereford with Paula and couldn’t believe how quickly I was driving. Within 15 minutes of my first lesson I was driving around quiet back streets and withink another hour I was out on the main road A bit nerve-wracking at first admittedly but I never felt the lessons were being rushed ahead of my capabilities.

Paula was great at identifying the weak areas in my driving as the lessons progressed an made sure every base was covered before going to test. That I felt confident in the test and passed first time is a testament to what a great job she did.

I cannot recommend Go Driving highly enough.

Edd Tipton

Being new to Hereford and completely new to the world of driving I took to the web to find a suitable driving school and came across Go Driving. Not being local and being a late bloomer as far as driving was concerned (25!) I didn’t have anyone to recommend to me an instructor with a good reputation, all I had to go on was their website and the reviews I found on Google Maps. I choose Go Driving based on these and the straight forward, pleasant conversation I had over the phone at their office. I explained that I wanted to learn how to drive and not JUST pass my test, that I was not in a rush and wanted to become a confident and capable driver. I had no friends to impress (they passed years and years ago!) and unfortunately I didn’t have mum’s or dad’s car to practice in so it was all down to me and Andy, my Go Driving Instructor.

After my first lesson I was getting around a quiet estate, slowly but surely, changing into 2nd gear and getting to grips with the various controls of the car. After my 2nd lesson I drove home… via real streets… with other cars on them! I was pleasantly surprised by how much confidence I had gained over such a short period of time. The reassurance Andy gave me from the beginning and throughout my continued lessons was subtle but consistent which gave me the feeling as if I was in control of the car and the freedom to make my own choices and learn from them. More than anything I really enjoyed learning to drive with Go Driving; when looking back most of my friends felt learning to drive was a struggle, not the learning but the experience as a whole and couldn’t wait to get it over and done with.

When my position at work changed and I needed to pass sooner Andy was happy to bump up my lessons to two a week, fitting in with my work and other commitments. I found the relationship with Go Driving flexible and relaxed. I paid for my lessons on pay day monthly which worked for me financially and fitted in with the number of lessons we had agreed to complete …And didn’t those lessons fly by!

Due to test availability Andy booked me my test in Abergavenny, somewhere I had not driven around before. We booked in two 3hr lessons in Abergavenny and I felt confident enough to drive safely in any area, not just locally to where I had learnt, so I was not worried about taking my test somewhere more unknown. And… I PASSED!

Andy gave me a route to drive in my own car locally to build up my confidence and get used to my own vehicle. After passing in the morning I did the route in the afternoon and felt a great deal of accomplishment in being able to drive my own little car in such a controlled and safe way.

I have a great time learning to drive and found the whole experience enjoyable, uncomplicated, comprehensive and tailored to me, my skills and my pace of learning. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to learn to drive or is looking for a pair of safe hands for their son/daughter to start their driving life.

I wish anyone reading this the best of luck with learning to drive and a great place to start is with Go Driving.

Amy (19/05/11)

Congratulations Emily!

Emily took her driving lessons in Hereford with Go Driving instructor John.  She passed first time with only 4 less serious faults (minor faults).

Go Driving was recommended by a family member; we asked her a few questions about her experience of learning to drive.

• On first contact with Go Driving what was your impression? “I thought it to be a good service with a good reputation”.
• What was your first impression when you met John your driving instructor? ” I thought John was very welcoming and put me at ease”.
• What was the most difficult part of learning to drive? ” To start with reversing, you had to be aware of more things, just remembering everything was difficult.
• How do you feel your driving instructor John helped you overcome this? “John made sure I felt confident before moving on to something else.”

Emily is continuing to develop her driving by undertaking the Pass Plus course with John, this will consolidate her knowledge, gaining experience in driving in larger, unfamiliar cities, use of motorways and could also reduce her car insurance by up to 30%!

Pass Plus is a must for anyone who is conscientious about safe driving for life.

Go Driving wish Emily all the best for her future on the road.

Joy passed her driving test at the end of February 2010 with Go Driving.

She had been to other driving schools before.  She “didn’t like” her first instructor, and by the time she had settled into her driving lessons with the second, she had to stop for health reasons.

Once well again she found Go Driving in the Yellow Pages.  On first contact with our office she found us to be “helpful and honest and very good.” After meeting Cora (our Driving Instructor in Llandrindod Wells) her first impressions were that Cora “sets you at ease” quickly and was “friendly and nice.”

The most difficult part of learning to drive for Joy was “getting confidence ” but with “patience, constant praising and constructive criticism” her driving instructor helped her overcome this.

In Joy’s own words, her driving instructor prepared her “very well” in the driving lessons leading up to her test. On test day all Joy had to contend with was “remembering to breathe.”

Go Driving are currently using Skoda fabia 2′s for training. Most pupils find them comfortable, and easy to drive with good visibility. Joy said the car was “very nice - I want one.”

Happy motoring to Joy!

From all at Go Driving.

I liked Go Driving because of the thorough tuition, care to make me a good driver not just for my test.  Lots of additional info, attention to detail and good progression.  Thank you!  Corinne Loynes – Shrewsbury (4th June 2008)

I wish to confirm my availability for the course…

I wish to take this opportunity to thank you and your team (esp. Mr. John Richards) for equipping me with the necessary skills to make this possible.

Kindest Regards,

Ruel

To Andy Lloyd.  Thanks for teaching me to drive, for putting up with my moaning and very bad language, I will miss my lessons!

Jenny Gaze (3 less serious faults – 1st Time Pass – April 2008)