Rachel Woods
I found the targets in the workbook useful, but if I didn't understand I asked Siobhan.
I previously took a test 18 years ago and failed. I didn't enjoy driving then, as I was talked into having lessons by my parents. This time round was different as I wanted to drive and I enjoyed it. I was very nervous about driving as I had a motor bike accident last winter and passing my driving test would make my work so much easier. When I first started my lessons with Siobhan, she always put me at ease. She was always very polite, friendly and patient and I very much looked forward to my lessons. Each lesson was well planned and I never rushed in any way. I would definately recommend Siobhan to anyone wanting to learn to drive and I will miss seeing Siobhan every week and I owe Siobhan the world now as I have this for life. I didn't just do this for my job, I did it for myself and am on cloud 9! Thank you Siobhan
Mike Haycock
1 Week Intensive Course
I was over the moon when the driving examiner said, "Well Michael I am pleased to tell you, you have passed".
After starting on Saturday with next to no driving experience, coming home on the Friday with a certificate that said I could legally drive.
The One Week Pass course is pretty hard work but if you are willing to really concentrate and just go for it for a week its well worth doing (I would recommend turning off your mobile or telling your mates that you have gone on holiday for a week or you have the plague or something :P, just so you don't get tempted to go out during the course.)
I can honestly say I would not have been able to do it without the help of Siobhan.
Siobhan made me feel at ease with every aspect of the driving course, which is something to say when you have to squeeze it all into a week. She is a really friendly, professional instructor, who was always on time.
I would recommend Siobhan to anyone learning to drive.
Big, Big thanks to you!!
Liz Todd
Passed 23/11/11 - Weekly lessons
After having a few bad experiences with previous driving instructors, I was nervous to get back on the road with another new instructor. I found Siobhan by googling female driving instructors in my area and sent her an email requesting more details; she was very quick at getting back to me and arranged a home visit so we could meet each other before we got started. I was instantly put at ease and even more so after meeting her. She was polite and friendly and made me feel excited about learning to drive again. Throughout all my lessons, Siobhan was patient and encouraging and I always felt comfortable when driving. Each lesson was well organised and planned around what I felt I needed to work on. The LDC learning materials (book) came in very handy, especially when it came to test time! Siobhan was always happy to go through the book and help as much as she possibly could....most of the time making things a lot simpler than the book shows! Would recommend Siobhan to anyone learning to drive.....Although I’m pleased I have passed my test I’m going to miss my driving lessons! Big thanks to Siobhan for getting me there!!
Catherine McNeill (Nee Whitehouse)
At 25, I had already gone through the usual round of lessons when I was in my teens with a different local driving instructor and had failed the test a couple of times in Chichester. After this I left driving for a while, whilst I travelled and concentrated on my studies, at 21 I decided to try and have another crack at it, booking an intensive one week course up in Dundee near where I was living at the time. The instructor was very aggressive and we did not get on well at all, needless to say the outcome wasn’t good! and I found the whole experience so negative that it took until February of this year to make the decision to look at it again. So I was a little nervous to get back in the driving seat, but booked a test booster course through the LDC website.
From the time when Siobhan first came round for the initial consultation I was put at ease. As it had been so long since I had done any driving, we went back to basics to build my confidence and skill base. The course materials really helped explain the different elements of driving in a logical and concise way, a component that had been lacking in my previous driving tutelage. It was, however the instruction I received from Siobhan that made all the difference, I was very quickly comfortable with her in the car and Siobhan’s approach allowed me to grow in confidence as I improved in ability.
Siobhan was always extremely friendly, professional, organised and most of all patient with me, never once shouting at me, no matter what happened, quite some feat! It was this approach that provided a positive environment in which I could develop my driving skills. After the course hours were fulfilled, we arranged some further lessons, on my request, so I felt ready to go into test. Unfortunately it didn’t initially work out, but on the third attempt I finally passed! Throughout what became quite a testing time, at points in which I thought it would never happen, Siobhan always remained positive and supportive. In short, I couldn’t have asked for anything more in a driving instructor and I would have no reservations recommending Siobhan to anyone, I cannot thank you enough! Best Wishes. Catherine
Charlotte
Siobhan has been an exceptionally encouraging and patient instructor, and it has been a pleasure learning to drive with her. I had had some previously bad experiences with grumpy and impatient instructors, and so was a little nervous of driving, but the atmosphere of Siobhan's lessons were calm, organised, and enjoyable. I always felt that she was completely focused on developing my driving skills and explaining things to me in a way that helped me individually. Lessons never felt rushed or stressed, and I always felt that I came away from a lesson having built solid skills. Siobhan's detailed notes and lesson plans meant that we were able to maximise our time and I always had a good understanding of how I was progressing. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to become a confident and happy driver!
Hannah Tuck
Passed 11/07/2011
Siobhan is a great teacher – she is friendly, encouraging and really clear in her explanations. I had regular lessons and she was always prompt. Originally, I was worried about learning to drive, but Siobhan really helped to build my confidence and taught me to become a safe driver.
The LDC method of driving instruction is a well-structured programme. Personally, I found the use of the workbook and DVD helpful to reinforce what I learnt each lesson. Each session has a clear objective which encouraged me to focus on the skill I was learning.
I learnt from scratch with Siobhan and have passed on my first attempt. She is patient and I thoroughly recommend lessons with Siobhan.
Samantha Rowe
With previous instructors I didn’t enjoy lessons and tried to avoid them, but with Siobhan I looked forward to my lessons. She was very patient, friendly and enthusiastic, which helped very much! I would definitely recommend her to anybody looking to take driving lessons.
Tony Johnson
LDC was the third school I have tried and the course was by far the better structured, most proffessional and enjoyable way to learn to drive.
Learning to drive changed from being something daunting and fustrating, into a great way to constantly be improving my skills, where I would take more and more responsibility for the care of myself, the vehicle and other road users.
My learning continues as I go it alone, but through the LDC course and Siobhan's tuition, in the last few weeks what I have understaood more is that I have been taught to be a safe driver.
Gemma Clapson - Weekly Lessons
I enjoyed my lessons very much. I looked forward to having my driving lessons every week. Siobhan incorporated the study materials in every lesson. I found the workbook very useful, every lesson we would go through the book. Looking at the book and then proceeding with the lesson, was very helpful to me as I knew what I had to in order to achieve the target in the book.
LDC was not the first driving school I went, infact LDC was my third as I had bad experinces with my other instructors. When I met Siobhan, she was professional and friendly and made me feel comfortable and confident when I was doing my lessons. I was really glad I stuck with siobhan, she was the best insrtuctor I've ever had.
I did pass first time.
After I had my first couple of bad experinces I thought driving was not for me, until I phoned LDC up and met with Siobhan. With every lesson I had I felt like I was learning something and my confidence was growing with every lesson. If it wasn't for Siobhan I don't think I would have passed first time, also having a mock test that was offered to me was also a good idea as it picked up on anything I needed to improve on for my test.
Daina Salmon
Passed on: 21/03/2011
My instructor was Siobhan Towell, and not only was she the best driving instructor, but a lovely bubbly person.. she was great at always easing any nerves and relaxining you into your driving. Her way of teaching is very easy to pick up, relaxed yet effective, but always reassuring at the same time.
I had just weekly lessons of an hour on a saturday with her, and took my first test with her and passed that time. I had taken lessons before, and failed 3 tests already but had to give up to have my baby, and when i decided to start lessons again i knew i wasnt happy with my old instructor, so i then contacted Siobhan, and never looked back! I had a break of over a year from driving, and Siobhan made it so easy and comfortable to get back into, and for me to pass on my first test with siobhan really shows how hard she will work with you.
I would reccomend her to anybody, new to driving or with previous experiance. I am so thrilled to have passed with Siobhan but am really going to miss the saturday lessons i had with her, she made them truly enjoyable.
I found her to be very friendly, but proffesional, very patient and always promt and on time.
From the first lesson i was given the LDC book, and dvd, which are a great tool in getting on with your lessons, they give you information and support with things you arent too sure about, and gives you some driving related learning in between your actual lessons.. The book and questions in it were especially helpful and really get you thinking about the things you do in the car without actually realising, therefore making you alot more aware.
Overall, learning to drive with Siobhan was a real pleasure, and she worked just as hard as i did to get me through - and the end result proves that for both of us.
Thank you sooo much for everything, will stay in contact! take care x Daina xxx
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