Driving Lessons and Residential driving Courses 

Testimonials - 2009 / 2010

Below are some of the kind words our past students have sent us after passing their driving tests. Their testimonials will hopefully give you the confidence in knowing that taking driving lessons or a residential driving course with ABC Driving School can be an efficient way to getting your full driving licence.

"First of all I must say a huge thank you to ABC and to Bill Marriott. My Daughter attended one of your intensive courses last week and passed her test 1st time last Thursday after 18hrs with Bill. He really increased her confidence and her skill level. In my view it was money well spent, |(I paid as a Birthday present).

I would now like to have some information on the Pass Plus scheme please. I think Rebecca would like to complete this course and can see the benefit of further tuition from Bill. Once again thanks a lot and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future".

Regards

Dorothy Scraggs

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Hi Nigel,

"Please pass on a BIG Thank-you to Paul Jones after passing my Practical Test with only 5 minors today.

Keep up the good work "

"Highly Recommended" !

Michael Washington

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Hello ABC,

What a completely Professional Service !

"Before contacting you I was surprised by the lack of interest from other Driving Schools who did not even bother to return my calls !

From the moment I contacted ABC you were friendly and organised my driving course and Practical Test. After passing I would like to say a special thank-you to Mark Rock my Instructor who helped me throughout the course to reach the standard required".

Ananth Khetani

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Hi,

Sorry it's taken a while, I haven't had much access to the internet recently and besides I'm always out in the car. Firstly I would like to give a massive thank you to Bill Marriott, the Instructor that I had. This guy is amazing and I would recommend him to anybody. From the very first time I sat in the car on my first lesson I felt comfortable and didn't feel nervous at all. Indeed throughout my lessons he built my confidence up high and did his best to keep it there no matter what stupid mistakes I ended up doing, (stalling in front of everybody at traffic lights ! or roundabouts, oops, embarrassing moments).

He is a kind, friendly professional, supportive and patient guy who you can have a laugh with and whose great tuition skills made me pass first time !

I chose ABC because of recommendation and I heard of their brilliant reputation. I guess I could have gone to a slightly cheaper driving school, what for ? £1 cheaper an hour and the chance of being messed around as I have heard so many stories of ? ABC driving school's reputation gets better and better all the time and I can see why ! There is no messing around and the quality of tuition is very high.

If you are reading this and wondering who to get driving lessons with, go with ABC without a doubt.

I recommend to everybody.

Cheers again Bill !!  You are a hero, and to everyone at ABC.

I am off out in my car now,. Wahey !! "

Greg Evans

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"I'd like to recommend anyone who is looking for a new Driving Instructor, (whether it be to touch up on your skills or learn from scratch) to learn from and use the expertise of Matt Williams, who is anything but your typical Driving Instructor".

"He won't shout at you, he won't lose his temper when you stall the car for the fifth time in a row and he will never ever grab the steering wheel off you, unless of course you steer directly into the path of a red double-decker bus"! 

"In my opinion he has a very mature, responsible yet laid back approach to teaching. He is a genuinely nice guy with a reputation of being very, very reliable. This is someone who will literally bend over backwards to accommodate your needs".

"Matt made the entire process of learning to drive incredibly simplistic, enriching and relatively stress free. On April 18th I passed my test with only 5 minors, which I put down to test nerves".

I'd like to thank Matt for his hours of patience whilst teaching me the art of clutch control so as not to stall the car yet again"!

Katie Sanders

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"I started off as a very nervous driver and at that time I didn't really want to drive at all".

"Nigel was very patient with me and is obviously a very professional Instructor".

"My confidence built up and with his help I was able to pass my Practical Test 1st time".

Cheers Nigel !

Richard Hughes

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" Less than one week from my 17th Birthday to passing my Practical Test 1st time and getting my full Driving Licence.

A big thank-you to Mark Rock for his patience and 1st class tuition, my course was  very professionally organised

Now I am out on the road "

Daniel Curtis

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Hello all at ABC

"After a disappointing course at another driving school where 30 people took tests in one week and none passed.

I contacted Nigel at ABC Driving School and what a great decision that was !

The course was perfectly organised by him, including a nice clean and friendly Hotel at a reasonable rate..

Now I have the full licence I dreamed off and can now move forward with my Business plans.

Perfect Service, 1st class instruction, these guys are real experts "

Thanks again.

Bradley Ellis

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Hi,

After failing two tests in my local area I was very disillusioned and very low.

My decision, (after being recommended) to come to ABC for three days was the best move I could have made.

Now I have the full licence I always wanted, a car and a new career to look foreword to.

A big thanks and another big hug to my Instructor Nigel Fisher who made things make much more sense.

Thanks again for all your patience and for putting up with my tears and frustration so professionally and nicely.

Superb Service !

Kindest Regards

Nicole Faith

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" Today I received my wonderful pink full driving licence after being stuck with a green provisional one for far too long.

In the past I had a bad experience with another driving school, but ABC were completely different.

I had the pleasure of being taught by Mark Rock  who was so patient and adapted his tuition to my way of learning.

By this I mean my chronic inability to tell left from right. He never made me feel anxious or that I couldn't do it, always calm and full of assurance.

Mark is an absolute master of pep talks, something I needed quite often.

All in all I had a wonderful experience with ABC.

Nigel was always available to take my calls or respond quickly to e.mails, something other driving schools don't bother with.

I highly recommend both ABC driving school and in particular Mark Rock.  They enabled my freedom so for that I'm very thankful."

Thanks again

Kylie Fallows

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"At  59 years old I decided to learn to drive in an Automatic car.  I contacted Nigel @ ABC Driving School.

Now 9 months later after passing my Theory Test and my Practical Test 1st Time I have just had my 60th Birthday. a

Also I have completed my Pass Plus and  I am happily driving on motorways.

Thank you very much Nigel.

You are a brilliant Instructor and made me feel at ease from my first lesson "!

Val Hulse

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Words cannot describe how overwhelmed I am with the 5* service received by me from yourselves.

I am sorry I wasted hundreds of pounds with other Instructors / Driving Schools before deciding to give ABC a try.

Thank you so much for building up my confidence and helping me gain the biggest achievement so far in my life !

I will definitely be recommending you to my friends and family.

You offer a 1 - 2 - 1 service on your driving courses and you get the hours you have paid for !  

But other Driving Schools do not and you have to watch someone else driving for half the time. Wasting your money!

With ABC it was definitely money well spent.

Thank you so much again !

Chloe Baker

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Well what can I say, at 66 years old I decided to learn to drive and try and pass my test by my 70th Birthday!

After three years, several Instructors and many hours in a manual car I was advised to contact Nigel at ABC Driving School who arranged for me to try an automatic car.

All my frustration over gears and planning roundabouts soon disappeared. I found myself looking foreword to my lessons.

Within three months I had passed my test and now have my own car.

I cannot thank Nigel enough for making everything make sense !! 

If I can do it so can you, contact ABC Driving School and change your life just like I have !

Thanks again

Jean Jones (still aged 69 years)

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Hi Nigel,

I just wanted to thank you for your patience in teaching me how to pass my Practical Test. I really didn't think I could do it , especially after nearly killing us on that one way road !

To any learner drivers out there, I say this;

I take my hat off to you. Although the actual test is short and sweet, the build up can knock your nerves and confidence for six, but if you believe in your Instructor you will be fine!

They have been preparing drivers for their test a lot longer than you have been a learner driver, so listen to them!!!!!!  If they say you can pass then you can !

If your Instructor say's take the handbrake of properly, listen!

I have passed your number along to a couple of friends who have children coming up to driving age, so hopefully some more business will come your way.

I will definitely recommend your driving school to any who ask.

Thanks again Nigel, it was worth every penny and more.

Kind Regards

Louise Winchester

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Hello Nigel,

I felt as though I wanted to put in writing the fabulous service I have received from ABC Driving School.

I managed to pass my Practical test 1st time on Tuesday with the help and expert guidance from Bill Marriott. His attention to detail and his teaching style was absolutely fantastic.

This enabled me to be better than the test and pass with just 5 minors and three weeks tuition!

Having used another driving school in the past, the differences were glaring!

From start to finish the service provided by your company has been second to none.

I would have no hesitation in recommending your driving school

Once again many thanks and please ensure Bill has sight of this e.mail. Off to the shops now, by myself !

Kind Regards

Sian Taylor

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After taking a driving course with yourself and passing 1st time in 2006 I was unlucky to receive more than six points in the first two years and had my licence revoked.

Following the passing of my Theory Test for the second time I contacted Nigel at ABC who got me a very quick new Practical Test and after only four hours with ABC.  I now have my full licence again.

Yes I have learnt my lesson and will be taking care of my licence this time !

I cannot thank ABC enough for the professional way they have helped me and would recommend to all.

Philip Evans

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Can I say a big thank you to Bill Marriott for getting me to pass my test 1st time with only 11 lessons! 

I highly recommend ABC Driving School as they are patient and professional at what they do.

As long as you listen to them and follow the system they give you you will not fail.

Regards

Alex Marsh

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 I wish to send my deepest thanks to ABC Driving School .

I am currently disabled and learning to drive and passing my Practical Driving Test 1st time has given me back my independence and freedom I lost  due to my illness.

My Instructor Nigel Fisher  instantly set me at ease and gave me the tools I needed to pass with only three minor faults !

Thank you Nigel for all your help and support .

Kind Regards

Sabrina Lovell

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Dear Nigel,

Thank you very much for all your hard work that resulted in me successfully passing my driving test on the first time.

My new pink photo licence came in the post this morning. So now it feels official that I have passed!

I have already given out your details to several American friends who are in a similar position to the one I was in. Hopefully some more business will come your way.

Enjoy the long weekend and thanks again.

Sarah Carlson

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Dear ABC,

I really want to thank you for your hard work and patience in getting me to pass my driving test in 15 hours. I wish I had gone to ABC earlier as you really taught me well and have outstanding techniques. Unlike most Instructors you just get on and dont waste any time at all.

I also want to encourage anyone who is looking at the website and wondering whether or not to give ABC a call as I really would recommend them to contact you. I had previously gone with two other Instructors in the area and both of them were really wasting my time and money. When I gave Nigel a call he was very professional and very fair in his prices and his teaching was great. He was so patient as sometimes I would forget what he told me, also he was so calm and and had a great sense of humour and simply made a joke out of my mistakes which other Instructors did not. which made me feel much better.

I never thought I would pass 1st time, but Nigel had the confidence in me that I would and I sure did. ABC have the best techniques to pass your test, which I can verify as other Instructors in this area do not.  Before I contacted ABC I was really struggling with bay parking and  once the ABC method eas explained  within 5 minutes I was able to complete the manoevre  by myself.

I started my course on a Monday morning and passed my test on the Wednesday afternoon. It was worth every penny and once again thank you very much as it is great to have this freedom.

Take care and I wish you all the best

Miss Saran Jones

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I would like to thank ABC for helping me to pass my driving test at the first time. Having just finished University I am now on the look out for work, for which driving is probably going to be essential. As I had about 20hrs of tuition under my belt from a couple of years ago I thought that an intensive driving course might be the best option for me.

The idea of combining this with a week away in a beautiful part of the UK also appealed to me. After searching online I came across ABC and sent them an e.mail to enquire about what they could offer me. Nigel responded to me almost immediately with details on what might be the best course for me. A couple of e.mails later and my 30 hour course over 5 day's was booked with the Practical test at the end.

After my first day of intensive driving I did wonder what I had let myself in for and if I had made the right decision. Fortunately I stuck with it and made very good progress over the next few day's under some fantastic tuition from Bill Marriott. By the time my test came around at the end of the week I felt very confident in my driving and that I should have no problems in passing my test.....which I did.

In the end I was almost slightly disapointed that my test didn't go as well as it could have, picking up 8 minor faults, but the fact that I did pass 1st time made the whole course worthwhile and my 4 hour train journey home a lot more enjoyable.

I would recommend this driving school to anyone who is thinking about taking an intensive driving course, especially those who have some previous driving experience. As long as you take on board what the Instructor is telling you , (after all they are the experts). I believe anybody stands a very good chance of passing their test with this driving school.

Thanks again

Richard Matthews

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Hi ABC

Here is my testimonial

I would like to say a big thank-you to everyone at ABC Driving School firstly for fitting me in at short notice and secondly for helping me to pass my Practical test 1st time with only 4 minor faults!

I did the three day intensive course and would recommend this course to anybody. Nigel is a great driving Instructor and he has such a friendly approach. His teaching methods really stick in your head. Also a big thank you to Derek Lewis who taught me on the last day and went with me to the test centre. This worked well for me as having a different Instructor on the final day helped me when the examiner got in the car to overcome my nerves.

Thanks again

Hollie Bovingdon

Denbigh

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Hi Nigel

Hope you are well.

Just wanted to say a big thank you for getting me through my driving test and would like to make the following testimonial:

If you want to pass your driving test with ease then ABC driving school are the driving school for you.

After having lessons with Nigel, 10am till 4pm on Tuesday and 9am till 3pm on Wednesday I was ready for my test on Thursday. Matt picked me up on Thursday and took me for my test which I passed 1st time with only 4 minors. 

ABC teach you what you need to pass your test in a relaxed and laid back manor, I was actualy looking forward to my test and was not nervous at all due to Nigels fantastic tuition and best of all the priceless tips he gives you.

Can't tell you enough how much I recomend ABC, fantastic company with the dedication and skills needed for you to pass your test 1st time

Enjoyed the whole experience

Kind Regards 

 Dear Nigel,

Driving has always seemed to be something other people do, and having taken and failed my test 3 times between my 17th and 20th birthday I'd given up. Approaching my 30th Birthday I re-started lesson's on a weekly basis with one of the major driving schools, 16 hours in the car later, spread over 2 months I realised I was wasting my money, and quit... again. All I was learning was how to sit in traffic jams round Ealing Broadway.

So, I rang ABC, booked my week with very little faith that I could do it, and boy am I a bad learner. But one of Nigel's strengths seems to be coping with the overly emotional approach of stroppy female learner drivers, and very very patiently guided me, pointed out my errors in a firm, but calm fashion and over 4 days gave me the confidence I needed to try for that elusive licence once again. And against all odds, the DSA's determined efforts to cancel my test, other drivers in Llandudno's fascination with removing my wing mirrors and an unseasonably hot weekend in Wales I was prepared for my test. 

As I approached the final bend in the road before Bangor test centre the driving examiner asked me whether I had a car, and the slow realisation dawned that that would be a really mean thing to ask if he was about to fail me. 4 minors, 2 of which I wouldn't have got if I'd remembered Nigel's precise instructions, and a blue pass certificate was mine.

So Nigel, I guess that that is an example of good driving, and I hope that I'll remember all your careful lessons for the remainder of my driving career.

Thanks, and best wishes- Nell

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After 3 instructors and who knows how many lessons I finally passed my test.

All the way though the standard of teaching and professionalism remained at a exceptional high standard, While making the lessons fun and enjoyable. I would recommend ABC to anyone who needs to learn to drive.

Dear Nigel, as promised a testimonial. Cut and paste as appropriate!

Aged 45, with memories of my elderly father forcing me to take the wheel of our ancient Hillman Imp after school every day when I was 17, I felt it was time to bite the bullet and learn to drive the Intensive Way.

Nigel would pick me up from Llandudno Junction each morning in the automatic, and between us I ended the week with a 1st-time pass. It was the most gruelling 5 days, with many highs and lows, but much to be grateful for. Nigel's attitude towards me was calm and tough at the same time. I had given him reason, on the first day's driving, to have faith in my potential skills, and he worked hard through the massive dips in my confidence to pull me up to the standard he obviously felt I could achieve.

There were moments after a solid day's driving when I was close to giving up; my poor husband saw the emotional strain it put on me each evening, as I kept a cool and reasoned head on my shoulders during the day in order to learn as much as possible
 in this saturated way.

From Monday to Wednesday, I felt that everything I was doing was having to be forced from my brain, but - as Nigel had kept promising me - by Thursday, instinctive driving skills began suddenly to kick in, and I found automatically that I could read the road more naturally. This gave me a huge boost in confidence, so that by Friday's Test Day I felt ready to do my best. A previous lack of belief in myself and my ability to conquer this problem has finally been put to rest. Nigel obviously trusted that I had the abilities and skills to do the job, and it must have been a frustrating mid-week for him to find that I was not stepping up to the mark as well as I could have done.

I am very grateful to Nigel for the way in which he taught me, although there were times when it would have been easy to blame him for being incredibly pressurising and exacting at times when I felt very vulnerable and failing to learn at the right pace.
 

Friday 13th was never a problem before, but I shall now remember it with relief and pride, and that I was extremely happy to conclude a punishing week with a great result. Thank you to Nigel for his belief in his pupil, and for his undoubted tuition skills.
 

Stephanie Hamer

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Hi,

Just a quick message to say after I completing a 35hr driving course with ABC Driving School, from my 17th Birthday to passing my Theory and Practical Tests 1st  time was only SIX DAY'S

The service I received was perfect in every way !

Special thanks to Mark Rock my Instructor and Nigel Fisher for organising everything on my behalf ! 

Billy McQueeney

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Thanks Nigel!

Was a bit lucky on the day, I feel. Swings and roundabouts, eh?

Feel free to use the following:

 “Very glad I decided to take up my driving lessons again with ABC. My instructor, Bill, proved to be a superb and intuitive teacher. From the get-go he provided excellent advice, encouragement and, when it was required, led by example. Aside from technical skill, which was flawless, he also helped put things into perspective – for many [like me] the psychological battle is just another thing needing sorted. I’d recommend him to anybody.”

Many thanks for everything Nigel. Took my first solo journey to Bangor and back on the Monday after the test – no worries. 

Cam.

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