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word of mouth is best - any suggestions for NE driving instructors?

aah
aah Posts: 520 Forumite
for my DD - yes we mothers do look out for our dear daughters...

She has had 23 hours of professional instruction in 5 months and at least twice that amount in my car. She has passed her theory test.

She has the same instructor who taught my son and he is completely different with her. With my son he was eager, booked him regular lessons and my boy got through his test first time in four months. In my car she drives really well, but instructor doesnt say that she is ready for her test, just "soon" and then can't give her a lesson for another 3 weeks. Its so frustrating.

She now tells me all her L driver friends have logbooks and get feedback (which she doesn't)so I think tis time to change instructor.

We are in the west of Gateshead - so if anyone can recommend an instructor - please PM me.

Many thanks
A.

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  • j15nfc
    j15nfc Posts: 10 Forumite
    aah wrote: »
    for my DD - yes we mothers do look out for our dear daughters...

    She has had 23 hours of professional instruction in 5 months and at least twice that amount in my car. She has passed her theory test.

    She has the same instructor who taught my son and he is completely different with her. With my son he was eager, booked him regular lessons and my boy got through his test first time in four months. In my car she drives really well, but instructor doesnt say that she is ready for her test, just "soon" and then can't give her a lesson for another 3 weeks. Its so frustrating.

    She now tells me all her L driver friends have logbooks and get feedback (which she doesn't)so I think tis time to change instructor.

    We are in the west of Gateshead - so if anyone can recommend an instructor - please PM me.

    Many thanks
    A.

    hi,

    i used bsm they are a little bit more expensive than private instructors but its well worth it, most of their instructors have been doing this for years and years and they will give you a very good indication when they think your ready, i passed both my theory and practical first time thanks to them
  • jay11_2
    jay11_2 Posts: 3,735 Forumite
    I second BSM, can also ask for one of their more experienced instructors, and the 2-hour lessons they give make a huge difference.
    Anytime;)
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