Oliver is an excellent driving instructor as he tailors his approach to your personal needs and ensures not only that you can pass the test but that you become a good driver for life. In particular he is very calm and relaxed, removing any pressure you may feel. He lets you learn at your own pace, never complaining when you make a mistake but letting you figure out where you went wrong. Overall, a first class driving instructor who boosts your confidence...

Providing well organised lessons with a calm, relaxed atmosphere, Oliver is a truly exceptional teacher. I really doubted my driving ability before meeting him, but he quickly boosted my confidence and steadily improved my skills at a pace that suited me. He would always end each lesson with a detailed analysis of my strengths and weaknesses, along with clear targets to tackle next time. Not only did he get a nervous driver like me to pass first time, he also made it an enjoyable experience with many positive memories. ..

Learning to drive with Oliver was a great experience, i thoroughly enjoyed the 6 months of lessons with him. Oliver always had confidence in me and always believed that i could do everything, even when i sometimes didn't. He made sure we went over every aspect to ensure that i was ready for the test. I passed first time! and i owe a lot to Oliver for this, he really is a great instructor and i highly recommend him to anyone who wants to start driving! Many thanks again...

Learning to drive can be a very stressful experience but Oliver’s composed attitude helped me to stay calm, even in the very first few lessons. He made everything very accessible, even those ‘dreaded’ manoeuvres, and his teaching methods encourage his students to not rely on the specifics of the vehicle but their own skill, which meant I could be as assured in any car. Before being put in for a test, Oliver made sure I was thoroughly ready so as to give me the best opportunities to show what I had learnt. His relaxed and supportive attitude will give anyone learning to drive with him the best available chance of passing. I would encourage anyone to take up lessons with Oliver...

I spent over a year learning with Oliver, initially I wasn’t very confident about my driving but his style of teaching is exactly what I needed, as he tailors the way he teaches to the way you learn. He is patient and takes his time without putting any pressure on you. By focusing on the areas that you have problems with, he helps you to build up your confidence. I would have no hesitations in recommending Oliver to any learner drivers, whether they have previous experience or are complete beginners. ..

Oliver is a brilliant instructor. He has enabled me to grow in confidence with regards to driving as i was extremely anxious and nervous about the whole experience. He is a thorough instructor which in turn allows you to develop into a first class driver. The car was another plus point, as it was stylish, comfortable and easy to use. A really nice drive!!! I passed my test first time with only five minors. I know i took the test myself, but i feel that i wouldn't have achieved this result without having Oliver as my instructor!!!..

Oliver's approach to teaching is extraordinary, his friendly, calm and easily approachable attitude make the learning experience seem somewhat enjoyable. Learning from Oliver was excellent as he provided a teaching style which kept me calm and confident at all times. He also works well with helping you improve at your weaknesses and compliments your strengths in the end of lesson review which helps you understand your progress. I have been with a large driving school previously to learning with Oliver and I can honestly say I cannot fault anything with the service he provided. He is a very polite person and cares about the progress you make, helping you achieve your best, in the correct amount of time for you, at your own pace. 10 out of 10...

Learning to drive with Oliver was a great experience; he was supportive and encouraging throughout the entire process and I always felt that my driving was improving every lesson. He helped me overcome my anxiety issues with driving leading me to become pro-active when driving, taking in the information around me to make me a safer and more confident driver. When I took my test I felt confident that my training and hard work had given me the skills that I needed to drive safely as well as pass my test; I passed my driving test first time! ..

From start to finish, the lessons were well organised and relaxed, when I had difficulty learning certain things, Oliver was relaxed and helped me through the process, ensuring that every criteria was met. Very methodical teaching style, however the lessons felt very personal, so I felt like I was learning from a friend rather than just an instructor.
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I learnt to drive with Ridgway Driving, and would heartily recommend them. Oliver’s patient and methodical approach ensured the lessons took place in a relaxed atmosphere, which really helped the learning process. His friendly demeanour and calm response to mistakes help build up confidence and he ensures that you learn at a pace that is comfortable and appropriate for you. Other driving instructors I had had only covered what was required by the curriculum to pass the test, whereas Oliver taught me to be a better all-round driver, by driving and reading the road proactively...