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22nd of February 2012 02:35 PM by James Bullock
Passed first time! From start to finish my experience with Shire Oak was great. Godfrey was a fantastic instructor, was passed within 3 months. My fiance is using him in the next few months to start her lessons and I would recommend to anyone who is looking to start lessons.
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24th of December 2011 10:26 AM by Sobia
I am extremely grateful to Anthony Moore who was my driving instructor with Shire Oak. I had previously taken lessons before with another local driving school which in comparison did not offer the quality service provided by Shire Oak. Anthony was patient and calm, teaching me not only to pass the test but general driving tips which can be applied to all cars upon passing. He was very flexible with lessons as I was only able to take weekend lessons and boosted my confidence in driving. His chatty nature made lessons enjoyable for me and I no longer dread driving! Top guy!
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16th of December 2011 04:26 PM by Lindsay Kenna
I had Terry Holmes as my driving instructor and passed my test second time with 3 minors. When i started learning to drive, i had no confidence on the road and often panicked when things didn`t go as i planned but Terry was very patient and reassuring. He helped build my confidence and made lessons enjoyable and stimulating. I woudl recommend Terry to anyone wanting to learn to drive. Thankyou Terry!!!
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9th of November 2011 02:02 PM by Samantha Cox
I had been learning to drive since i was 17, and am now 25. Frustrated, i found "Shire Oak" and after a friendly and very informative phone call, was booked in with Graham Watson. Initially i was very nervous due to bad previous experiences, but after an assessment lesson was very pleasantly surprised! Graham was easy going, kind and always calm. He walked me through my first 2 hours with ease, and i came away with a whole bucketload of confidence. In short, i learnt how to drive in a way that will last a lifetime. Graham was friendly to the end, friendly and generous with a great sense of humour. When it came to my test, Graham was reassuring and kind, yet helped me gain crucial focus on the day which led to my pass. I`d recommend Graham to anyone, ready for test or not. Thanks!!
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24th of October 2011 07:18 PM by Sophia Saleem
My driving istructror Godfrey Tucker,the most loveliest patient and experienced driving instructor i have ever met. From my previous experiences,i have had instructors that have made me very upset. Now Godfrey, with him i only had a few tears and that was when i had passed. Godfrey has always told me to remain positive. every lesson Godfrey would take me to a new route and practice each skill required for the test. I have been learning to drive for upto nearly 3 years and finally found success with the support from an instructor like Godfrey. Cheerful and helpful as always. i will always be thankful to you for helping me to get a pass, and also for making every lesson fun and insightful. I can't stress what an important key you have been in my life for me to achieve this lifetime skill.S.S
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29th of September 2011 06:40 PM by Gary
I started learning with Andrew Bancroft at the start of August and passed my test on 27th September. I wasn't totally confident going into this process but by the time my test had come around that had changed due to Andrew's excellent teaching. I looked at a number of intensive courses and found it quite difficult to choose but after discussing my situation with Shire Oak we put together a plan which meant I had 90 mins driving a day for 10 days and then 2 one hour lessons a week once the initial part was out of the way. I can't recommend him highly enough. Thanks!
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24th of September 2011 06:52 PM by Richard Marlow
I have had two different instructors with Shire Oak, both of whom were excellent at making me feel at ease despite my initial anxiety about driving, and filling me with confidence. They were full of helpful and practical tips which over time helped me to develop my awareness on the road and start to trust my own judgement more. I passed on my first attempt with Simon Waddington and would highly recommend both him and Shire Oak. I needed to learn over the summer in order to have a car for when I started my job; I achieved my goal because of the expert tuition I received and am relishing the independence and opportunities this has given me!
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11th of August 2011 02:01 PM by Jamie Beaumont
My instructor was Ryan. I passed second time. I failed the first time due to my mistake. I just wanted to let you know Ryan is an awesome instructor and a credit to your company. I would reccomend him to anyone wanting to drive a car. Please pass this onto him. He is an absolute star. Thankyou Shire Oak for everything you have done for me.
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8th of August 2011 01:47 PM by Jamie
Hey, I started my lessons in February with Ryan. Fantastic guy. Passed my test last month. When I first started with Ryan I couldn't even set off without stalling and now I am driving a car everywhere. He can tell when you are nervous and read a mistake before you are about to do it and goes out of his way to help you overcome the nerves. I can't thank Ryan and Shire Oak enough for everything they have done to me. If anyone is looking to start driving I 1000% recommend Ryan. I was terrified before my first lesson but as soon as you are in car with him, you feel calm.
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24th of June 2011 11:50 AM by Shaun Haley
I would like to thank my instructor,Terry Holmes for his excellent driving tuition. I started taking lessons in january this year with no confidence on the road at all. Terry`s teaching helped me to relax and learn very quickly. Within a few weeks i was driving with confidence and belief in my driving. I passed my driving test on 22nd of June and would again like to thank Terry for his top draw tuition.
Yours gratefully, Shaun Haley
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23rd of June 2011 01:04 PM by Ken
Thanks to the school and personally to Kevin, I was able to become a confident and conscious driver (I hope ;)). Kevin's persistence in every single aspect of the driving process helped me to feel the control of the car, to get used to left-hand roads (that is not that easy after having lived most of my life in Ukraine, a right-hand driving country) and to understand the whole logic of road traffic... and to pass both theory and practice tests from the first attempt. His perfect sense of humour is also worth mentioning :).
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26th of May 2011 10:02 AM by mandy
one word for my driving instructor andrew.............FANTASTIC. i passed first time on 20th may and i owe it to my instructor. could not of asked for a better person to learn me to drive. he was so calm and had patience which is a key factor when your learning and are a bag of nerves. i would highly recommend this company. i passed after just 29 hours too which i think says it all about my instructor. so a big thank you from mandy.
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15th of May 2011 12:47 PM by Catherine
Passed first time! I had Mark as my driving instructor. I was very impressed with him, he was very patient and encouraging. Despite moving further away towards the end of my driving lessons (having to get a train to meet him!) I decided that he was such a good instructor I would stick with him, which clearly paid off! He also passed my brother after a few weeks who had failed five times with other driving schools. I would definatly recommend Shire Oak Driving School to anyone. Thanks Mark!
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27th of April 2011 02:17 PM by Natalie Barker
I write this as so many instructor's are not commended on their skill and support shown throughout the journey of learning to drive. Right from the beginning Terry's communication was exceptional and he was able to meet my needs while being flexible around my shifts at work.From the start nerves affected me and Terry was extremely patient and understanding while at the same time enabling me to reach realistic targets. He explained all driving methods thoroughly while making me feel at ease and ensuring it was a fun experience. When it was time to take my test Terry ensured that i was up to test standard, covered all areas i was unsure on which made me feel confident in my ability and i passed my driving test with few errors. I would like to thank Terry for his patience and dedication.
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16th of April 2011 03:09 PM by Joshua
Great instuctor passed first time.
I decided it was about time to start driving after many years of putting it off. I used another company before where the instructor was to be polite a idiot. So i decided to move on to a new firm where i was recommended Godfrey. Very glad i did move on. Godfrey provided a easy going environment to learn in, my cofidence behind the wheel improved to a point i think i could take on Jensen Button now. lol
I past first time without too many lessons. Definitely Godfrey to anybody looking for a instructor.
Cheers G
Josh
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10th of March 2011 09:13 AM by Hannah Gibson
I really enjoyed my time with Godfrey, I was a beginner who got his number through my sister. From day one Godfrey helped me with my nerves, always turned up on time if not before, and he taught me to drive. We always discussed my progress and made a plan before each lesson about what we would do that day. He would ask me what i felt i needed more practice on and we would work on those things. I'm pleased with what i have got out of it and how it all went. I have now passed my test after Godfrey getting me through it all, Thank you!
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6th of March 2011 09:23 PM by Sarah
I Contacted Shireoaks after seeing their cars driving around Leeds. To be honest, I'm very glad I did. Terry Holmes was my 3rd driving instructor, and by far the best, hence the reason I passed whilst under his tuition. Firm, but encouraging, his friendly and professional way of tutoring put me at ease, and gave me confidence that I would pass from the moment I sat in his car.
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2nd of March 2011 09:45 PM by Usha S. Iyer
I took my driving lessons from Godfrey Tucker. He is calm and very supportive instructor. He was conscious about my nervousness & so his instructions were clear and concise. This helped me learn things quickly & tremendously boost my confidence. Godfrey managed the time extremely well – he always turned up before schedule and we discussed my progress along with the plans for the current session before starting. He never cut-short the plans thus making every session a progressive one with achievement. He has taught me all these driving skills not only to pass the test but they will remain with me for my life. They have worked positively & I was able to clear my test in first attempt. I would definitely recommend Godfrey as a brilliant instructor. Thank you, Godfrey.
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15th of February 2011 09:18 PM by Ross Thomson
Having started and stopped driving lessons with different instructors over recent years, it was becoming a running joke with family and friends that I would never learn to drive. It was with huge satisfaction to have recently passed first time following superb instruction from Terry Holmes. I would recommend Terry to anyone wishing to learn to drive at any stage and any age. His patient, considered and helpful instruction gave me the confidence to put his pointers into practice and become a competent driver. The enjoyable, tailored lessons geared towards gradually enhancing the weaker aspects of my driving and providing a greater understanding of the wider driving experience.
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11th of February 2011 09:39 PM by Nikki Synnuck
Hi Everyone

What a fantastic company, I have not passed my test yet but I have had 20 hours with Andrew from Shire and I can't sing his praises enough. I have been driving on and off for 5 years and had five different instructors. Andrew is the best, calm, funny, patient and a great car to drive in. I have my test booked for Monday at harehills and I wouldn't have even got this far without Andrews help, so thank you!! xxx
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21st of December 2010 09:05 PM by Shona Moore
After stopping and starting my driving lessons numerous times due to time and financial constraints, I decided to contact Shire Oak. I got a helpful response and undertook my lessons with Godfrey Tucker. He was calm, patient and an encouarging instructor. His sense of humor made me feel at ease and in turn my confidence grew with each lesson. The systematic process he taught me of talking through my manoeuvre helped me greatly (I aced my most disliked manoeuvre, reverse round the corner due to this). I passed my test first time with much determination and positive encouragement from Godfrey. He taught me the skills to be a competent driver and not just to be able to pass my test. I would definitely recommend him as an instructor and will be undertaking my pass plus certificate with him.
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20th of December 2010 04:05 PM by Philip
Godfrey Tucker - brilliant instructor, passed my test first time.

He gave me honest and thoughtful advise and taught me to drive. He made the lesson plans to suit me rather than trying to make me learn all the manoeuvres in one go, he spread them out over the course of my lessons and it helped very much. I personally recommend him to anyone wishing to learn to drive and I can not wait to do my pass plus course with him when I can afford it.

Thank you very much G
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14th of November 2010 02:14 PM by Rhian
I started driving lessons in April as a complete beginner. I was beyond nervous and the thought of driving terrified me but thanks to Terry I have recently passed, something I never thought Id do! He was also patient and calm which helped me to gain not only the skills but more importantly the confidence and self belief I needed to drive. I even managed to learn the art of breathing while driving! I would recommend him to anyone wanting lessons as if he could get me driving then he can help anyone!
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21st of October 2010 11:55 AM by Alex Carr
I began driving with Anthony Moore when i was pregnant with my second child, as a needs must excercise after failing my driving test ten years ago and seriously falling out with driving. Anthony was brilliant and restored my confidence in driving in no time. His straight, honest approach brought me on leaps and bounds. Anthony estimated that i would need 12 lessons before i was ready for my test and i had 15. I cannot empthasise enough how good an instructor he is. He taught me to drive not how to pass my test.
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1st of October 2010 12:19 PM by Milena Partington
I first meet Terry when I took up driving lessons after a couple off months off. I had been learning to drive for 2 years up to till then. I was a very nervous driver and hate any tests. I failed numerous driving tests due to this. Terry made me a very confident driver by being very patient and calmed my nerves.I had only been learning to drive with Terry for eights months when I passed my test as I didn't want to put in for my test again for the fear of failing again. Terry persuded my to put in for my test and I passed!
I am so grateful to Terry for his time and patients with me and would recommend him to anyone who is wanting to learn to drive or suffers with nerves as he puts you at ease. Thanks Terry. Milena Partington, Leeds
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1st of October 2010 12:09 PM by Stephen Burdon
I tried a couple of other instructors before Terry. One of them was just
in it for the money and the other couldn't teach. So after failing 3
driving tests, I asked my 'just passed' cousin to let me have his
Instructor's details. Other instructors taught me the basics, but Terry
taught me what I needed to pass. I passed 1st time with Terry. Thanks
again
Cheers,
Stephen
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1st of October 2010 12:07 PM by Zaneta Sniadek
Terry was my instructor. He was very patient and helpful!!! Thanks to him I passed my practical test on the first time.
Thank you Terry!

Zaneta
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1st of October 2010 12:06 PM by Jess Johnson
After having a negative time with a number of different driving instructors who had taught me, I thought that this was the way it had to be and that it would not change. However, when Terry started to teach me to drive again it was a very different experience and every lesson was very positive and helpful. I can honestly say that after passing my test, I feel confident and a lot more assured with the knowledge that I have been given. I would definitely recommend Terry as a driving instructor as he does not waste time or money like many instructors that I have come across. The information that is given is clear and concise and every new lesson that I took, I found that I was improving each time.
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1st of October 2010 12:04 PM by Teri Barker
I started driving lessons six years ago, and tried three different driving instructors before I began lessons with Terry Holmes. By the time I began lessons with Terry, my confidence was at an all-time low. I thought I would NEVER learn to drive, and I was an absolute nervous-wreck when I got behind the wheel. However I was desperate to learn to drive.Right away Terry put me at ease and I felt able to confide my problems and insecurities regarding driving to him. After a few lessons, I could feel my confidence increase and I began to actually enjoy driving! I began my lessons with Terry in September 2009 and in April 2010 I passed my test first time with only three minors!! I would recommend Terry Holmes to ANYONE wanting to learn how to drive, as he is patient and totally professional.