⭐ What Our Learners Say About D.J’s Driver Training
Real reviews from learners and parents across Richmond, Catterick and the surrounding areas.
Zak Shields ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Could not recommend Dan enough, I managed to achieve my pass through an intensive driving course with Dan. He is very professional, always shows up on time, very patient, he will help get anyone comfortable behind the wheel at their own pace. His communication was great. Gives honest feedback at the end of each lesson and also takes the time to see what you feel like you are struggling with to get you comfortable in specific areas.”
Alex Collin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Learnt with Dan after no previous experience. He was very calm and patient and explained everything thoroughly. Passed first time as a result. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to learn how to drive.”
Mike Ingram ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Highly recommended. As a parent to two very different twins, Dan has taught both to drive, responding to the needs of each with ease, and both kids enjoyed learning and were always motivated for their lessons with Dan. Both are now qualified drivers, the foundations Dan provided fundamental to success.”
Kirsty Large ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Could not fault Dan as a driving instructor, he is professional, calm, fair and has good communication skills with student and parent. My son enjoyed his driving lessons and I could see his confidence grow each week and to top it off he passed his test first time. Thanks Dan.”
William Smith ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Couldn’t recommend Dan enough, he helped me pass first time this morning. He’s absolutely incredible, he is a great teacher, he’s calm, he’s professional and patient with you. He helps you understand what mistakes you have made and how to correct them. If you want a chance of passing first time, I’d honestly recommend Dan to everyone.”
Riley Read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I would definitely recommend Dan if wanting to learn how to drive. He is a very patient teacher and explains things very clearly, helping me to pass first time.”
Justin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I passed first time with Dan with only 2 minors. He was very helpful and supportive throughout my journey. Highly recommend having Dan as your instructor, not got one bad word to say about him.”
GooseGoHonk! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I had a really positive experience learning to drive with Dan. I passed first time and always made good progress during lessons. His attitude is consistently constructive, which really helped build my confidence. Highly recommend!”
Lucy Wilson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I had a brilliant experience with D.J’s Driver Training. Dan was incredibly patient and very flexible with lesson times, which made learning so much easier. His teaching style is clear and confidence-boosting, and thanks to his guidance I passed first time with only 1 fault after around 5 months of lessons. I’d highly recommend Dan to anyone looking for a reliable, friendly, and effective driving instructor!”
Oliver Carr ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Hassle free, professional and good fun!”
Julie Briggs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Highly recommend. Dan is very patient and calm and very thorough. I’m not the easiest person to teach but Dan’s calmness does rub off. He made me believe I could do it. And I did :)”
Chloe Whelan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Would really recommend Dan as an instructor. Very patient with new, nervous drivers :)”
Sophie Hall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Dan is an amazing driving instructor who has patience and skills for all learners… goes above and beyond every lesson! If you’re going to pay anyone to learn — use your money wisely and book in with DJ! You get what you pay for … and if he has a waiting list — then wait! He’s worth it if you want to pass. Highly HIGHLY recommended.”
Robin Magar ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Dan was an outstanding instructor. He was patient, knowledgeable, and clear in his explanations. He helped me go from being a nervous driver to feeling confident and comfortable on the road. Highly recommended. Thanks Dan!!”
Fin Reed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Would really recommend Dan. In four months I’ve gone from never been behind a wheel to passing 1st time today! Dan always explains everything clearly and makes sure you’re confident with what you’re doing. Thank you!”
Lewis Robinson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Class instructor, patient and gives clear instructions.”
Andrea Raine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Thank you Dan for getting my son through his driving test. According to him you’ve been an excellent instructor. Patient, reliable, friendly and very professional. Liam is so excited to now have the freedom to drive, and you would be our first recommendation to anyone seeking driving tuition. My sister also agrees, excellent driving school.”
James Bunting ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Really good instructor and I would recommend to novice drivers and those with experience, friendly and reliable and priced fairly.”
Olivia Dickenson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Would highly recommend Dan! Really helped my confidence in driving and passed first time!!”
Ken Nash ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Dan has taken Grace from Beginner to passing her test first time! Thank you! Highly recommend, always punctual and great instructor!”
Kelly Pierson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Brilliant driving instructor, so helpful, patient and easy to get along with.”
Jamie Crayton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Brilliant driving instructor, easy to get along with and me and 3 of my friends had Dan and all passed first time.”
Natalie Margaret Adams-Shiel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Can’t thank him enough for helping me to pass first time, great instructor!”
Reece Goodban ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Fantastic experience and an excellent instructor.”
Tara Gallen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Five stars isn’t enough! I passed my driving test today, and I genuinely couldn’t have done it without Dan. I struggled a lot with nerves and driving anxiety, but his incredible patience and calm demeanour made all the difference. He built my confidence from day one. If you are an anxious driver/person look no further—he is the absolute best!”
Robin Magar ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Dan was an outstanding instructor. He was patient, knowledgeable, and clear in his explanations. He helped me go from being a nervous driver to feeling confident and comfortable on the road. Highly recommended. Thanks Dan!!”
Fin Reed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Would really recommend Dan. In four months I’ve gone from never been behind a wheel to passing 1st time today! Dan always explains everything clearly and makes sure you’re confident with what you’re doing. Thank you!”
Oum Sompunya ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I would strongly recommend Dan to anyone looking for a reliable driving instructor. He is patient, encouraging, and adapts his teaching style to suit your pace. He built my confidence from the start and helped me feel fully prepared for my test. I am delighted to say I passed first time thanks to him!!”
Reuben Digan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Highly recommend, great instructor, always patient and explained things in a way which was easy to understand.”
Reuben Rutherford ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Would really recommend Dan if you’re looking for a driving instructor. Never been late to a lesson and helped me build up my skills and confidence at a great pace leading up to my test leading to my pass. Never had any problems and consistently received brilliant lessons 👍🏻”
Shona Newton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I would highly recommend Dan. He was an excellent Driving Instructor. Ellen passed today, first time. She said he was patient, reassuring and explained things really well. Thanks Dan.”
Emma Calvert ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Would highly recommend Dan. He is a brilliant driving instructor. Really patient and understanding. Even when I had to cancel once due to illness, my son Jake passed first time. Thank you Dan.”
Kimberley Harrison ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Dan is a great Driving Instructor and I would highly recommend. He is reliable, always on time and we’ve never had a lesson cancelled. All 3 of my young adults have passed first time with Dan, thank you!”
Lindsey Lambe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Dan was a great choice for driving lessons. He showed patience and great skill in making our son (who has Autism and Anxiety) feel comfortable and confident. Would highly recommend.”
Louella Cook ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A great driving instructor! Dan explained everything clearly, are patient, and really tailor their teaching style to how you learn best. Would recommend!”
Bec Elizabeth ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“First test of 2026 passed! Would definitely recommend Dan. He fitted in weekly lessons around my son working full time. Got him passed within 4 months. Definitely highly recommend.”
Leanne Lister ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I would highly recommend Dan, my son passed first time thanks to Dan, the progress my son made with him within 4 months was amazing he became such a confident driver from weekly lessons. I will def be in contact again in 2 years time for my youngest son.”
Emma Louise Chambers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Fabulous driving instructor! Highly recommend - both my boys have passed first time with Dan. Both enjoyed learning to drive with him, they felt at ease and relaxed. Thanks Dan 😊”
Sophie Getty ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I passed first time thanks to Dan! He was patient and made me feel confident every single lesson. Was very flexible with timing of driving lessons due to college which was great! Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor! Highly recommend”
Grace Moore ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Amazing driving instructor - calm, patient, and really clear with instructions. He made me feel confident from day one, and thanks to his support I passed my test first time. Highly recommend!”
Matty Charlton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Fantastic trainer and top guy! Very patient and encouraging. Helped me feel confident and prepared for the test, definitely recommend!”
Cameron Smith ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Dan was a great instructor, very easy lessons where things were explained clearly and constructive feedback was given. This enabled me to pass first time with only 4 minors.”
Lincoln Newall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“100% would recommend. Passed within 2 months, great guy and very well with his training and knowledge. I’m a confident driver now and couldn’t thank Dan enough for the commitment and communication. Top guy again would definitely recommend. 👏🏻”
Annie Scarth ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Dan was a great instructor, very thorough and took the time to understand when I wasn’t getting the hang of something and was great at building my confidence. Can’t recommend enough!”
Kelly Pierson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Brilliant driving instructor, so helpful, patient and easy to get along with.”
Jamie Crayton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Brilliant driving instructor, easy to get along with and me and 3 of my friends had Dan and all passed first time”
Natalie Margaret Adams-Shiel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Can’t thank him enough for helping me to pass first time, great instructor!”
Olivia Dickenson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Would highly recommend Dan! Really helped my confidence in driving and passed first time!!”
Oliver Carr ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Hassle free, professional and good fun!”
Julie Briggs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Highly recommend. Dan is very patient and calm and very thorough. I’m not the easiest person to teach but Dan’s calmness does rub off. He made me believe I could do it. And I did :)”
Kim Rhodes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Poppy had an intense course with Dan and was so much more confident. She passed first time. Would highly recommend 😊 Thank you so much Dan.”
Michelle Miller ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Would highly recommend Dan as an instructor. Great lessons provided for our daughter, he really set her up well with the skills and confidence to pass her test - thanks so much!!”
Jess Jordan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Fab instructor. Really boosted my confidence and improved my driving skills, allowing me to pass first time. Would definitely recommend!! 😊”
Paige Russell ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Honestly couldn’t recommend Dan enough, Great instructor! Very patient and always flexible with scheduling. Lessons were productive, enjoyable, and helped me pass my test Highly recommend!”
Rachel North ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“So important to learn with someone you can be at ease with whilst learning. My boy did amazing with his driving lessons with Dan and I recommended to all his friends! All passed first time and are safe and confident drivers 💙”
Chez Rouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I started off driving being incredibly nervous and apprehensive to get behind the wheel, from my very first lesson Dan assured me that this was a mindset that could be broken down, and I came home from my first lesson feeling really positive which I never expected. Dan was always really patient and encouraging when I would make mistakes, he reminded me it was completely normal, and we looked at different ways of tackling these issues so I would improve efficiently and feel confident. He was an all-round really calm, understanding instructor. Highly recommend!”
Harry Sellers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Incredible instructor and all round good guy. Very patient and always remained calm with my mistakes. Seriously couldn’t recommend Dan enough!”
Yasmin Swales ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Got me through my test in no time, would highly recommend Dan!”
Sharon Turner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Highly recommend… Cerys started lessons mid-October and passed first time on 1st February!! Thanks Dan.”
Jasmine Dixon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Really decent instructor, good instructor if you want to pass first time! Really kind, makes sure you’re ok. Would seriously recommend if you want to pass first time. Would always recommend if you want a nice kind instructor as well! Very patient instructor 😊”
Peter Gibson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Got me through my test first time, was always reliable, helpful, patient and friendly. I'd highly recommend for someone starting to learn. Thank you very much Dan!”
Tom Thomson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Fantastic instructor, would highly recommend. Passed with 1 minor first time, couldn't thank him any more.”
Jessica Victoria ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Patient and knowledgeable instructor. Helped me pass first time! Always reliable and I would highly recommend to new and experienced learners. Thanks Dan!”
Tia Coates ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Great instructor! Helped me massively with my confidence when driving and always helped me improve. Would definitely recommend! 😊”
Emma Kitchen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Highly recommend Dan, he is professional, patient and easy to get on with! Passed first time and couldn’t thank him enough. :)”
Jack Lancaster ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Dan was very helpful and flexible with his times and worked around when was best for me. I would highly recommend Dan for anyone learning to drive. He got me to pass first time.”
Faye Pepe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Passed first time with Dan. Patient, clear with instructions and made me feel confident and ready for my test. Highly recommend.”
Kerry ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Couldn’t recommend Dan as a driving instructor enough!
Dan was patient and very informative when it came to practical lessons as well as the theory-based side.
Dan was flexible with lesson timings as sometimes I needed later or earlier lessons due to work commitments.
I passed with two minors and was on my way!
If you are looking for a professional and honest instructor, don’t hesitate to get in touch with him!
Thanks Dan!”
Charlotte Stolarski ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Dan has been excellent with my daughter. She always comes home happy after every lesson and feels very relaxed and comfortable learning with Dan. I would highly recommend.”
George Collin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Patient and is very helpful throughout each lesson. Explained everything very well and in detail which helped me pass first time. Would definitely recommend.”
Cain Green ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Great instructor, patient and calm, helped me with how to revise for theory and practical and made sure I covered everything.”
Riley Read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I would definitely recommend Dan if wanting to learn how to drive. He is a very patient teacher and explains things very clearly, helping me to pass first
Rhys ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Would recommend. Dan teaches you everything required for the test and is straightforward when discussing mistakes and how to resolve them.”
Connor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Had an amazing experience with D.J Driver Training. Everything I was taught was spot on and delivered to me perfectly. Every lesson I had with Dan helped me to progress my skills. I really can’t thank Dan enough; under his guidance I was able to pass first time with 2 minors. There is nothing bad that I can say about Dan, one of the best instructors. I highly recommend to anyone looking for lessons.”
Evie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“My experience with Dan was very good. He was always clear and patient, making sure that I felt comfortable with everything. I’d definitely recommend Dan as he helped me to pass first time.”
Kyle Emson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Can’t recommend Dan highly enough, very knowledgeable, patient and focused on helping me improve. He never missed a lesson and supported me through the whole process.”
Joseph Horsfall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Got me passed over a long weekend and a test in Northallerton. Excellent instructor. All the best Dan.”
Sam Simpson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Absolutely brilliant instructor. He’s calm, professional and a great bloke to chat to while you are on the lessons.”
Robbie Lansdowne ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I would highly recommend DJ for anybody looking to pass their practical test! Dan is a very thorough teacher and helps you to understand each aspect of what you’ll go through on your test! On top of that he’s a good laugh with plenty of conversation to be had. It does make it feel as if you’re driving with somebody you know rather than just a drone handing out instructions whilst also keeping professional. Also, as somebody who has learnt to drive in 5 different cars I can say it’s an incredibly good car to drive which helps more than you think. Thanks again DJ, appreciate all the support 😁”
