Name: Joseph Coyle, Morecambe - Age 19

Previous Experience : "I had previous lessons that didn't go so well."

Experience with Lisa : "She's a very good tutor and helped me to pass first time, highly recommend." test 10th Feb 2020

Emma Kelly, Morecambe 27/11/19

Experience with Lisa:- "Absolutley loved driving with Lisa. It may have taken me a while but with all the help and reassurance from her I finally got there!  Lisa made me feel confident and comfortable in every lesson as she is an amazing teacher! It's been a great experience, highly recommend!"

"I'm really going to miss our lessons!" me too Emma

Janet Kelly, Age 67, Morecambe 22/11/19

Previous Experience:- Many varied years.

We worked to build Jan's confidence and road experience to get her to pass her test 1st time just in time for her 68th birthday.  What a present to yourself!

Eileen Harvey, Age 54, Cranforth 6/11/19

Previous Experience:- Driving Privately since age 17, never got round to test!, created many bad habits.

Experience with Lisa:- "Fantastic Instructor, taught me how to drive properly, Safely!"

Rebecca Jones, Age 25 from Morecambe 31/10/19

Previous Experience: very little

Experience with Lisa: - " Driving with Lisa has been brilliant, she made me feel comfortable every lesson.  Suffering from Anxiety I always got really anxious before geting into the car, but as soon as I got in I was put at ease."

Georgina Peck, Age 19 - Bolton le Sands

Previous Experience:- "I had lessons before at Uni but hadn't managed to complete them."

Experience with Lisa :-"It was great, she is a very supportive Instructor and is always encouraging you to do your best. Always tries to find another method of teaching if the one used isn't working."

Georgia did a semi-intensive course.

Name: Zoe Strachan, Torrisholme, Age 30

Previous Experience:- None.

Experience with Lisa? "Brilliant!! Lisa is a fab Instructor, she keeps you calm when needed! Going to miss our lessons."

Zoe Strachan, Torrisholme, Age 30

No Previous Experience.

Experience with Lisa? "Brilliant!! Lisa is a fab Instructor, she keeps you calm when needed! Going to miss our lessons."

Name: Deb, Morecambe

Previous Experience: 20 years driving, full licence.

Experience with Lisa: "I had a few lessons with Lisa so that I could try and manage feelings of anxiety I had developed in recent years.  With Lisa's supprt I have returned to driving on roads I'd been avoiding (including Heysham Bypass and the New Link Road).  Lisa has helped me to replace feelings with more rational thoughts, whilst driving on these roads.  Lisa is an excellent Driving Instructor - but I would say she is an excellent therapist too! Anyone who needs a confidence boost with their driving should go to Lisa asap!."

"Huge thanks to you Lisa. I'll get in touch if I need another boost!"

Name: James Stewart

Previous Experience: "The odd lesson."

Experience with Lisa: "Fantastic, encouraged all the way.  Talked calmly throughout lessons.  Would recommend."

Name: Jenson Moon, Age 17

Previous Experience: None

Experience with Lisa: "An enjoyable experience that enabled me to pass first time.  I now feel I have the confidence to drive anywhere on my own."

Name: Jordana Scott, Age 23

Previous Experience: "I did an intensive 30 hour course, private driving, 4 previous tests."

Experience with Lisa: "Helpful, more structured, greater understanding, enjoyed the lessons and didn't feel under pressure."

Name: Chloe Holt, Age 20

Experience with Lisa: "Fantastic, when I started I was very nervous, Lisa has brought me out of myself and made me a much more confident person and driver, couldn't thank you enough for all your hard work." 5th April 2017

Name: Rose Osborne: Age 29

Previous Experience: "None"

Experience with Lisa: "Brilliant! Very relaxed, friendly and easy to understande. I lacked in confidence but Lisa made me feel at ease and adapted lessons to suit me and my character.  Thank you Lisa I will always remember our lessons with a smile and recommend you to everyone!"

Name: Brooke Mooney, Age 18

Previous Experience: "Lessons with Another Instructor."

Experience with Lisa: "AMAZING!!! Learnt so much more and loved every minute! Thankyou for putting up with me."

Adam, Lancaster

Was worth the walk to Ryleands Park to meet me for you Driving Lessons.  Excellent Pass 1st time with me.

Robert Cox, Age 25, Morecambe

Previous Experience:- One year on a motorbike, 3 months slow tractor and truck driving on private properties, and about 15 hours intermittent on road car experience with my brother supervising.

Driving Experience with Lisa:- "As I had a fair amount of vehicle experience beforehand, I was looking for a semi-intensive type course.  Lisa was more than happy to book this for me at a convenient time.  I had a couple of assessemtn lessons first to make sure I was booking the correct amount of time to get up to test standard; this also made sure I didn't overspend on lessons! We settled on 15 hours over 6 days which ended up being perfect as I passed afterwards with only one minor, on my first test."

"I found Lisa's teaching method very effective and succinct.  With the progress book and talking through each issue, every alteration to my driving made sense, not only for the test, but for safer and more effective, smoother driving.  I'm so glad that I managed to find a good teacher that was willing to take my previous experience into account with a flexible intensive course, as most other intensive courses are limited in their options, location (I did this from home) and prices.  Overall, I think learning with Lisa was the quickest and cheapest way for me to pass! Couldn't be Happier!"

Chris, Age 35, Morecambe

Previous Experience:- "I had driving lessons 17 years ago when I was 18 and failed 2 driving tests.  Since then I haven't driven, had avoided it and lacked any confidence in drivning."

Experience with Lisa:- "Lisa was patient, friendly, reassuring and flexible as a driving instructor.  I have a busy schedule that she was able to work around and accomadate.  She taught me so many skills, not just how to pass my test but also gradually built my confidence and taught me to be a safe and aware driver!  I passed first time with Lisa with NO FAULTS!  As much a credit to her as much as me!  I honestly never thought I would be able to pass my driving test, but did, with style thanks to Lisa!

Claire, Morecambe - No previous driving experience.

Another driver happily on their way, your husband will be next!

Sarah, Morecambe

You worked hard and got there 1st time.  That extra practice with Granddad must have been good for you in your own little car!

Laura, Carnforth, Age 17, Test 18th Jan 2016

Previous Experience: "I had little/mo prior experience before starting with Lisa."

Experience with Lisa:"She was extemely encouraging and thorough both through teaching me how to generally drive and with showing me how to do the maneouvres.  It was a great experience, helping me to pas first time."

Laura also had private practice with family.

Kiera, Lancaster, Age 17, Test date 4th Jan 2016

Previous Experience: Non

Experience with Lisa: "Lisa is a brilliant Driving Instructor who is patient with you and makes you feel safe on the road.  She always gives you lesson times that are convenient to you.  I passed after just three months of driving with her, with only one minor, and have also gone on to do Pass Plus."

Kiera did 46 hours of in car driving in those 3 months.

Sean, Morecambe, Test date11th Dec 2015

Previous Experience: Non

Experience with Lisa:- "I booked with Lisa on a 2 week semi-intensive course with my test booked for the final day.  with Lisa's help I was able to pass my test first attempt.  I would fully recommend Lisa to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, encouraging, and friendly driving instructor."

Shannon Collins, Bolton-le-Sands, Age 17, Passed 19-10-15

Well done Shannon you are a star, passing wit No Minors at all!

Sam Middleton, Morecambe, Age 47, Passed 9/9/15

Previous Driving Experience:- "Almost none! I had a few bad experiences around driving. I crashed my boyfriends car as a teenager which left me with no confidence, and I had a bad experience with a male Driving Instructor in later years so ended up having anxiety around driving and an unwillingness to even try.  Idecided to give it a go again in Febraury 2014."

Experience with Lisa:-"The first thing I said to Lisa was "I'm a really nervous driver!"  She assured me that was fine and we could take it at a pace I was comfortable with.  Lisa is warm and friendly and really care about teaching you to become a competent and safe driver.  She supported me emotionally as well when I needed to talk about my anxieties and remained postive and encouraging towards me all throughout our year and a half together.  I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone.  She did the impossible and helped me to achieve my life long goal of having my driving licence and freedom to explore the world!"

Hannah McNeal, Lancaster, Age 17, Passed 31-7-15

Previous Experience:- Racing

Experience with Lisa:- "Enjoyable, calm atmosphere, works to have lessons which are convient towards you.  Gives helpful advice."

Lizzie Wiley Lancaster, Age 25  Passed 10-7-15

Previous Experience:- " I had lessons eight years ago with another Driving Instructor but I stopped lessons before I was anywhere near passing and I never got behind the wheel until starting my lessons with Lisa last October"

Experience with Lisa:- "Lisa was recommended to me by my mum and younger brother - both of whom passed with Lisa.  I was shocked at how much I had forgotten but with Lisa's calm and extremely patient attitude, I feel as though I am a much better driver having been taught from scratch by Lisa.  I was extemely nervous about learning the manoeuvres in particular because I remember withmy previous Instructor I felt really stupid because I had real difficultly in understanding his explanations and so I just ended up pretending I did as I sensed his impatience!  Anything I didn't understand, I did not hesitate to ask, Lisa will go out of her way to make sure you get what she's saying often by using drawings which was really helpful for me and I never felt I was asking a stupid question.  I passed first time and am now doing a Pass Plus course with Lisa which is really improving my confidence and I can safely say the I love driving, something I thought I'd never say - thank you Lisa!"

Katharine, Morecambe, Age 35. Passed 1st time.

Previous Experience:- "Passed theory test, virtually no practical experience."

Experience with Lisa:- "I passed in 2 months so it must have been good! Really appreciated how she adapts her lessons and teaching style to what you need.  Would recommend Pass Plus."

Victoria Scott, Lancaster, Age 43

Previous Experience:- "Started in Cornwell, finished lessons with Lisa in Morecambe."

Experience with Lisa:- "Lisa is a professional and patient teacher who supports a student throughout their learning experience.  A wonderful person and tutor and was a pleasure to pass my test with her."

Martha Bliss Vanderlee, Lancaster, Age 17 Passed 1-4-15

Previous Experience:- "None"

Experience with Lisa:- "Very helpful. Great driving experience.  Will explain everything, and not let you struggle.  Can always sort out times for you to drive.  Takes the driving experience at a pace your comfortable with."

Tom, Morecambe

Previous Experience: Intensive Course, failed test.

Experience with Lisa:- "Would just like to say a big thank you to you for helping Tome Pass his test, he's come such a long way and we were so lucky to have found you.  You kept both me and Tom feeling positive and we can't thank you enought for your kindness and understanding ove the weeks!!  After failing twice with another driving instructor we knew that it would be a challenge to get him passed."

"However your professional nature and excellent deals that you offered us has managed to pass Tom first time With You!  We really cannot commend you enough and would urge anyone looking for driving lessons to go with you, if only we had found you sooner, we highly recommend Lisa if anyone is in need of driving lessons!  Tom can now start working and without you we don't know what we would have done." Testimonial from Toms partner Abigial

Gail Wiley, Lancaster, Age over 50

Previous Experience: "I've had driving lessons in the past and failed a test.  I didn't carry on because I found the lessons excruiciating - I always felt stupid!"

Experience with Lisa: "Lisa was recommended to me. She gave me confidence right from the start - how she knew what I was thinking, I'll never know.  She taught my son and daughter - they both passed first time.  Thank you Lisa."

Kiera Wilkins, Lancaster University

"Lisa is a patient and encouraging Driving Instructor who made me feel incredibly safe uner her tutelage.  After being nervous initially and sporadic in my progress, it was onl due to Lisa and her firm but enthusiastic style that I managed to pass first time.  I would recommend Lisa to anyone learning to drive and I guarentee you will find it fun as well as the added bonus of hearing her voice in you head lon after your lessons have ended."

Name: Joel Smith, Age 17, Bolton-le-Sands

Previous Experience: None

Joel was on 14 day leave from his army training and wanted to get his Driving Licence while on leave.  He booked 40 hours of lessons including his test.  Having already passed his theory the Practical test was booked for the end of his leave.  Lessons were taken in 4 hour blocks with a couple of days off at the weekends.

Joel was very focused and was successful in passing his Practical Test 1st time on 29/8/2014 with only 2 minors.  Brilliant.

Name: Jake Squirrel, Age 18, Cragg Bank

Following a little difficulty in passing his Theory Test, Jake book 10 hours in the week of his Practical Test to give his driving a boost.  No problems with the Practical Test as he Passed 1st time with an excellent pass.  Well done Jake.

Name: Emma Fredskild Green, Lancaster University Student

Previous Driving Experience: "Had 10 horrible hours with BSM"

Experience with Lisa? "It was lovely.  I was terrrified of getting back in a car after my previous experience but Lisa was so patient and let me go at my own pace.  I always felt sage in her car and she was always friendly and understanding.  Thank you Lisa."

Name: Sam Duddy, Lancaster

Previous Driving Experience: Had 1 previous Instructor

Experience with Lisa? "Learning with Lisa was definately the right choice.  She is very patient with any difficulties you may have and understands what you need to work on.  She is dedicated to every individual and her friendly nature helps you feel relaxed." passed 9/12/13

Name: Donna Bannon, Age 39, Bolton-le-Sands

Previous Driving Experience: Previously in 2002, I had about twenty hours of driving lessons, most of which I felt a little nervous.  A combination of financial circumstances, university work but mainly and Instructore, who had a negative attitude towards my appreshensions, suggesting the, "maybe driving was not for me," dented what little confidence I had.  Unfortunately the lessons took a back seat. I had every intention of picking up from where I left off, that was until both my daughters were in a serious car accident with their father. This shattered my confidence further.

Experience with Lisa? It took me eleven years before I had the courage to pick up the phone and make the call.  I'm so glad I did, my experience with Lisa was very different. Although I was apprehensive and anxious and some would say an arduous learner, not once was I made to feel that I could not accomplish passing my driving test.  Lisa's positive attitude changed my thought patterns completely, enabling me to be confident and believe in myself.  Half way to my goal! Her ability to change her teaching techniques made learning eady for me.  My targets were realistic and Lisa's timing of recommendation to apply for the practical test was perfect. I passed first time, five months after re-starting lessons. This has been a huge achievement for me and a testament to Lisa's teaching methods and personality. Test Date 16/9/2013

Becky Farrell, Age 20, Morecambe

Previous Driving Experience? Previous Instructor

Experience with Lisa?  "Brilliant experience learning to drive with Lisa! She is so patient and never shouts!! Had a previous driving instructor who didn't understand my difficulties at all but then I was recommended by a friend to try Lisa! Best decision ever made.. I had no confidence at all and did struggle throughout my lessons but Lisa helped me to get through them! Passed my driving test first time with no minors or majors which is definitely down to Lisa's amazing tuition!! Felt totally at ease working with Lisa and she showed/explained to me so many things that I'm definitely not going to forget! Absolutely brilliant and couldn't have asked for a better driving instructor! :)"Passed 27/6/13

 

Lee Callan, Age 25, Morecambe

Previous Experience? Some previous driving in the Army

Experience With Lisa? "The driving experience was great, Lisa went out of her way to get me ready for my test. We only had a short time to fit everything in. Lisa's style of teaching fit very well with me due to my army background everything was methodical and clear to understand all in all very good." Passed 16/4/13

Andy Godber, Heysham

"I decided to use Lisa as my Driving Instructor as she was recommended by my mum, who passed with Lisa's tuition 3 years ago."

"Lisa is a great Driving Instructor, I passed first time and would recommend her to anyone wanting to learn to drive well and pass their test!"

"Lisa is friendly and very easy to get along with." Test Passed 18th December 2012

Paige Holden, Carnforth, Age 17

Previous Experience:- None

Experience with Lisa:- "Enjoyed it, learnt so much from Lisa and I am very happy I made the right choice to go with her. Thank you."

Simon Dias, Morecambe, Aged 27

Previous driving experience:- Passed my test around 1 year ago but lost my licence due to some silly decision making.

Experience with Lisa:- "I was nervouse and apprehensive due to losing my licence previously this also made me feel lots of pressure to pass again quickly.  Lisa settled me in quickly and gave very clear instruction which helped calm my nerves and rebuild my confidence.  Lisa told and taught me everything I needed to know quickly and concisely.  A great instructor I would recommend."  test passed 27th November 2012

Savanna Hugnes, Lancaster, Aged 17

Previous Driving Experience, Had 1 Previous Instructor, doing private practice.

"Brilliant, Lisa is very patient and a very good Driving Instructor. I always felt calm and safe during our Driving Lessons Thank you so much"

Kieran Engelke, Morecambe, Age 27

"Lisa not only gave me the knowledge needed to pass, but the confidence to know I would too.  Since passing I have driven to Portsmouth, Cornwall, Swindon, Leeds, Glasgow, Ayr and many more places I would never have imagined driving to before I started my lessons with LIsa. I can't thank her enough!"

Nicole Hunt, Morecambe

Previouse Driving Experience, Lessons in Spain

Well done to Nicole for passing her test first time before returning to University next week.  Adapting to driving on the Left was the biggest challenge after starting driving while in Spain, (21st August 2012)

Karren Leighton, Lancaster, Aged 21

Previous Driving Experience

Scooter RIding

Driving Experience with Lisa?

"Was scared to learn to drive as I've heard bad things about some Driving Instructors but Lisa is so lovely, can have a laugh with her and is very patient and never Shouts! Would recommend to anyone! Also very reliable and passed first time when I didn't think I'd ever drive!" Passed 20th March 2012

Sharon Edwards, Lancaster, age 48.  (Driving her own Automatic.)

Previous Driving Experience

"Tried learning in the past and even began this time with someone else, but Lisa was recommended by a friend who passed with her approx, 6 week before me."

Experience Learning with Lisa

"I have tried learning to drive before and given up, but Lisa was so understanding and patient, but also complementary and positive, that you just don't want to give up. I never thought I would ever pass my test and Lisa made that possible."

Alan Outram, from Morecambe. Age 45

Previous Driving Experience:- None

"Any initial fears or nerves I had about learning to drive quickly disappeared under Lisa's tutelage.  With Lisa's firm approach to teaching and obvious experience I soon found I was looking forward to lessons and even enjoying them!  She is able to detect any possible faults or weak points and focus on correcting those, building up a pupil's confidence along the way.  I would not hesitate to recommend Lisa to any learner driver, young or old."Test Passed 8th February 2012

Michelle Hulse, Aged 26 from Morecambe

Previous Driving Experience: None

Driving Experience with Lisa

"My Driving experience with Lisa was great.  We got on well and she was a great Driving Instructor and I recommend her to All my friends. Thanks for everything xx." Test Passed 29th December 2011

Ben Wainwright, Age 32 from Lancaster

Previous Driving Experience:- "Originally learnt when I was 17 and failed four tests.  Stopped learning and then decided to learn again at 32."

Learning Experience with Lisa:- "Excellent.  Lisa treated me like a beginner to see what skills I had or hadn't been taught and developed my skills from there.  After failing four times in my younger days my confidence wasn't at a high level, but Lisa taught and encouraged me in a way that ensured that when I put in for my test I was confident I could pass.  Practising on the roads where the test routes are proved invaluable as I knew the area and was prepared for whatever the route could throw at me.  Her inclusion of the countryside drives and night driving (I mainly learnt during the day) gave me extra knowledge that I know I'll need, mock tests were excellent for finding my weaknessess so they could be worked on.  Also, Lisa was encouraging me to book the test before I felt I was 100% ready.  This proved she wasn't trying to drag it out for as many weeks as possible, but she knew when I was at test standard but wasn't confident enough in myself, and she must have been right as I passed first time with only one minor.  However, I don't feel that I've been taught to pass a test, I feel like I've been taught how to drive, so now am full of confidence that I'm equipped to handle any scenario that may come up."

 "I would wholeheartedly encourage everyone to do the Pass Plus.  Motorway driving is totally different to anything I'd done before, but I've been shown how to handle it.  The extra country driving, plus learning about different weather conditions and other towns and their traffic systems makes me feel like a very rounded driver."

 "I'd wholeheartedly encourage anyone thinking of learning to learn with Lisa.  I just wish she'd been teaching me when I was 17!

Test Passed 17th November 2011

Chloe Nash, Age 17, Morecambe

No previous driving experience.

"Excellent, I loved every lesson and I really appreciate the time and patience Lisa had when teaching me.  I also appreciated the extra time Lisa spendt with me doing my Pass Plus which really helped me learn about and gain confidence in motorways and intersections.  Lisa is a brilliant driving instructor and I shall definitely be recommending her!! 11th October 2011.

Vicky Stirzaker, 32, Lancaster

"Had driving lessons 5 years ago but did not enjoy the experience. I wasn't very confident and never got to test level."

"I really enjoyed learning to drive with Lisa.  Week by week my confidence grew through well structured lessons and lots of support and encouragement.  I thouroughly enjoyed my lessons and still can't believe I passed first time!!!" 11th August 2011

Alex Lancaster, 30, Lancaster

Second Driving Instructor

"I passed first time with 2 Minors!"  18th August 2011

"Lisa is a fantastic teacher.  She has a thorough and practical approach to teaching.  I found Lisa to be friendly, patient and understanding.  She teaches her students to drive safely and to drive for life and not just for the 40 minute exam.  I would highly recommend her as an instructor.  Thanks again Lisa."

Kelly Taylor, 17 from Morecambe

Kelly had no previous driving experience at all.

"Lisa was a very good teacher, who enabled me to become the confident, safe driver I am today.  As well as being friendly and patient, she helped me develop my driving skills to a high standard, such as my awareness and road safety.  It was a pleasure to learn with Lisa."

Laura Tillotson, 20 Years old living in Heysham.  WIth no previous driving experience.

"Lisa was very thorough in her teaching which enabled me to pass first time, she knew what was expected at the date of test, but also gave me help with everyday driving.  I would recommend other learners to Lisa even with no previous learning experience.  Lisa was very friendly and her sense of humour made the experience all the more enjoyable. Thankyou"

Annia Zalewski, Aged 20 from Bentham (not my usual area covered)

Previous experience was "Not ideal! Confidence deminished rapidly with previous Instructors, expensive and inefficient"

Lisa "Got me through my test, boosted my confidence, gave me clear concise advice, but doesn't beat around the bush! I now have life time skills that I will need in the future."

Sarah Godber, aged 35, from Heysham.

"I had two other driving instructors before I met Lisa... I failed my test with both of them.
I became so demoralised, I gave up and just relyed on public transport.

My partner gave me a gift voucher for lessons with Lisa, after she had been recommended to him.  I've never looked back!

My son is delighted... my parents love the extra visits and my partner is elated as there are no more trips to Asda!!!
My son will be learning to drive this year... with Lisa.

Lisa, I've got freedom and independance. THANKYOU"
 

Kathryn Glover, Morecambe. No previous driver experience, practiced privately with her family while taking lessons.

"Lisa helped me to gain confidence in myself as a Driver."

Sarah Haley, Aged 20, Morecambe 

Previous Driving Experience? None

"I was nervous about learning to drive at first but Lisa made it an enjoyable experience so I looked forward to my lessons. Lisa's teaching was excellent as she was very patient and clear, and the car was great to learn in.  Her step-by-step introduction to what I thought would be daunting manoeuvres made them simple to learn. Lisa also helped me improve my attitude and conquer my road rage, so that I can be a safe driver for life. I passed my test first time with NO minors and I owe it all to Lisa's fantastic tuition - Thank You!" 

Tom, Morecambe - written by Abigial his girlfriend!

" Fantastic news about Tom passing!!"

"We would just like to say a big thank you to you for helping Tom pass his test, he's come such a ling way and we were so lucky to have found you.  You kept both me and Tom feeling psitive and we can't thank you enough for your kindness and understanding over the weeks!!!  After failing twice with another driving instructor we knew that it would be a challenge to get him passed.

However your professional nature and excellent deals that you offered us has managed to pass Tom first time with You!  We really cannot commend you enough and would urge anyone looking for driving lessons to go with you, if only we had found you sooner, we highly recommend Lisa if anyone is in need of driving lessons! Tom can now start working and without you we don't now what we would have done.  Thank you again!"