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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Roger was absolutely amazing, he never rushed me when I struggled with things and always explained as many times as i needed. He became more like a friend then an instructor which helped me pass fir... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my test 1st time with only 3 minors with Roger as my instructor. He’s really considerate and patient when making errors but also has a good balance at giving constructive advice which allowed m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Roger is absolutely BRILLIANT! I adore him . He’s a fab teacher and explains stuff in a calm simple manner no jargon no getting you confused just easy step by step guidance - I am a very nervous driv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son had lessons with Roger and Carin who both showed exceptional patience and encouragement for a young lad who lacks a little in confidence. Covid made things very difficult with getting test date... See more

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Here at Lifetime, we’re all fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructors. We’re from various backgrounds but we’ve all got one thing in common, which is not only to get you to pass your driving test but to get you driving safe for your life. We cover Bolton and due to exceptionally high pass rates and recommendations we have now expanded into Bury and Ramsbottom and offer discounts for block bookings for those who wish to do so. We have male AND female instructors so you will definitely find an instructor with us who will help you relax, have fun and enjoy your experience of learning to drive – this instructor will stay with you until you pass your test and all our instructors are fully DBS checked. As a driving school, we have very impressive first time pass rates and plenty of experience in driving tests as our very own Lynne Fitzharris (owner of Lifetime and fully qualified ORDIT registered DVSA approved driving instructor) worked for the DVSA for 27 years as an Assistant Chief Driving Examiner in which part of her role was to actually conduct driving tests. Interesting fact…Lynne has conducted well over 30,000 driving tests during her time with the DVSA, most of these being carried out at Bolton Driving Test Centre, so to quote Lynne “there ain’t much about driving tests and how to pass that I don’t know”!!! Lynne’s extensive knowledge has been passed on to all our instructors here at Lifetime as we are all internally trained by the oracle herself!!!…so you can be assured that the training you receive is unique, extremely accurate, modern and up to date with the new driving test requirements. So if your looking for driving lessons in the Bolton, Bury or Ramsbottom area you’ve come to the right place. Simply fill in the form below and we will be in touch.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hugely recommended

Carin was a great communicator, and extremely knowledgeable about local driving routes and what to do to not just pass the practical test but how to be a better driver.

I started my lessons having just taken 8 years not driving and they got me through to pass in just a few months - and even gave tips to get an early test date!

November 3, 2023
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Thank you for your kind review for Carin, we’re so glad you had a great experience when learning to drive! Well done for passing! Keep safe on the roads….for life!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Roger Bowden

Roger was the best driving instructor anyone could’ve asked for! He has always helped me with things that i just couldn’t quite seem to get the hang of no matter how many times he explained it he would go over it with me again in a different way and made sure i was confident with it. He was always calm, kind and hillarious! and made you feel relaxed in the car. i came to roger when i had never been behind the wheel of a car before and under a year later i have just passed my test! i couldn’t recommend roger more. He is 100% in the right job and i couldn’t have wished for anyone to make my experience better. Thank you so much.

January 24, 2024
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thank you Amelia for your great review for Roger! We think he is one of the best too!! We're so glad you had a great experience learning to drive and WELL DONE on your pass. Drive safe for life!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carin is an amazing instructor!

Carin is honestly fantastic. I passed with 0 faults thanks to her! She is so meticulous and can spot every minor mistake you’re making, to help you reach an amazing standard. I had instructors from different driving schools before her & failed, so to then pass with 0 errors shows how great she is. Thank you!

January 22, 2024
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Thank you Hafsah for your brilliant review for Carin - we think she's great to! We're so glad you've had a great experience learning to drive and what an achievement on passing with ZERO faults!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can honestly say the Roger has done…

I can honestly say the Roger has done an amazing job. Not only putting our daughter at ease but boosting her confidence. From start to finish a great driving journey and enabling her to pass with no faults is a real credit will definitely recommend

January 9, 2024
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Thank you Margaret for your lovely review for Roger and we're so glad your daughter had a great experience with him - what a brilliant result - ZERO faults!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Roger is absolutely BRILLIANT

Roger is absolutely BRILLIANT! I adore him . He’s a fab teacher and explains stuff in a calm simple manner no jargon no getting you confused just easy step by step guidance - I am a very nervous driver but roger helped me become more confident in my self and my driving ability’s - no matter how many wobbles I had Roger never judged and was always supportive! I can’t thank him enough !!

January 8, 2024
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thank you Laura for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for Roger - he is one of the best for sure! We're so glad you have a great experience with us and that you felt comfortable not judged in your learning journey! Exactly how it should be! Well done again on your pass and remember to drive safe....for life!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ruth is the best instructor

ruth is the best instructor, always made me smile and helped me pass first time. couldn’t fault her at all, thank you

December 22, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thank you Megan for your lovely review - you were a pleasure to teach and fully deserved the first time pass - you're a great driver! Well done again and remember to....drive safe for life!! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic Pt3/SC training day…

A fantastic Pt3/SC training day held by Lynne. A wealth of invaluable knowledge which the whole driving school benefited from. Would highly recommend, plenty of emails over the past 6 months to organise the day and always quick to reply. I couldn't have wished anyone better to deliver the training.

December 15, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thanks Nick for your fab review of Lynne, all our team are thankful to have her expertise and knowledge here. Hard to find another trainer better than her out there!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Happy Customer 😁

I passed my test yesterday on my second attempt 😁 (although very close on my first). Prior to Rogers lessons, I had lessons with other instructors but I found there were still things I was unsure about and meant I was very hesitant in my driving but Roger really worked hard to unpick things I did not understand. First he discussed theory and drew pictures to fully explain, if needed he would change the focus of the lessons to make sure we tackled any mistakes to make me feel more confident. Roger's calm and supportive nature meant I immediately felt at ease from the first lesson. He knew that when I was nervous this effected my driving and we got on really well so we chatted to help me relax into the drive. There was no such thing as a stupid question during the lesson and even if I had been told before Roger happily went over things again until it now feels like second nature ☺️ I didn't have a huge desire to drive like some people do but Roger made the lessons challenging enough and was clear about what he wanted me to achieve so I was excited for my lessons. Now I'm on the roads and loving the freedom I have I can't thank you enough Roger 😁

December 8, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thank you Megan for your very lovely review for Roger, we are so glad you enjoyed your lessons and have gained the confidence to be a safe driver and to enjoy life on the roads and enjoy driving! We think Roger is brill too! Well done for your pass and keep up those safe driving skills....for life! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Roger is a friendly instructor who…

Roger is a friendly instructor who helped me pass my driving test in Bolton. He made me feel confident and explained everything very clearly. I would recommend him to future learners.

December 4, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thank you Anna for your lovely review for Roger, we’re glad you had a great experience learning to drive and well done on your pass - keep safe on the roads 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carin is hands down the easiest person…

Carin is hands down the easiest person to get along with and feel comfortable around which is super important. She’s a really good supporter and is very very helpful with all my worries. Thank you for getting me to pass first time!!

November 1, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thanks Michael for your lovely review for Carin, we're so glad you felt comfortable - it definitely is important! We're so glad you had a great experience with us learning to drive. Well done on your first time pass - keep safe on the roads...for life!! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Carin!

Thank you Carin! I’m so grateful for making the lessons relaxed, interesting and fun to learn! Passed with 0 faults and I can put that down to the positivity and confidence Carin gave me !

October 5, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thanks Ryan for you great review for Carin - and a big well done on passing with ZERO faults! We're so glad you had a positive experience with us. Keep safe on the roads....for life!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m grateful for the support I received…

I’m grateful for the support I received from my instructor Carin Bowman. I passed my test at the first attempt. Thanks Carin for your encouragement and for making my learning process interesting and stress free.

October 4, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thanks Tola for your kind review for Carin, we're so glad you had a good, stress free experience with us! Well done on your first time pass - keep safe on the roads - for life!! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Roger Bowden was the best! …

Roger Bowden was the best driving instructor I could’ve found for my son, they got on great & my son was a first time pass thanks to Roger’s excellent supervision and teaching. I can’t recommend him enough.
Thanks so much.

October 2, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thank you Fiona for leaving a lovely review for Roger - we're so glad your son had a great experience in learning to drive and we're proud of his FIRST TIME pass. Thanks again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rog is a brilliant driving instructor

Rog is a brilliant driving instructor. Really helpful and explain things easily. Makes you feel comfortable in the car on your off days, and is a really nice guy, for a blue!
Highly recommend

October 2, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thank you Nate for your fab review of Roger - nice guy for a blue definitely haha! We're so glad you had a great experience learning to drive - well done for your FIRST TIME pass and remember to drive safe...for life!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Carin

Carin was a great driving instructor. She was patient, made learning to drive fun and easy to understand. All thanks to her am now a fully fledged driver with the confidence to boot. I would definitely recommend to new learners.

Thank you again Carin.

September 27, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thank you John for your great review for Carin, we're so glad you are not only a fully fledged driver now but are confident - confidence is key! Congratulations again on your pass and keep safe on the roads...for life!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Roger is a great driving instructor and…

Roger is a great driving instructor and makes you feel at ease and comfortable whilst driving. He has passed on his skills to me in order for me to pass my test. I recommend Roger to anyone who is wanting to learn to drive.

September 27, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thank you Luke for your lovely review for Roger, we're so glad you felt at ease. Well done on your FIRST TIME pass! Keep safe on the roads...for life!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best driving instructor I could’ve…

Best driving instructor I could’ve asked for!

September 21, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thank you Bea for your review for Roger - well done on your first time pass! Keep safe on the roads…for life 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loved learning with Ruth

Ruth was the perfect instructor. Couldn’t have asked for anything more. The lessons were clear, fun and progressive. She made me feel extremely confident when going into my practical exam which made it so much easier!

Thank you for everything!

August 24, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thanks so much Callum for your lovely review, glad you had a fun experience and enjoyed learning to drive - well done on your FIRST TIME pass - you fully deserved it and were a pleasure to teach! Drive safe....for life!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A memorable experience learning with Roger

Roger was amazing! He made me feel so comfortable and safe. He took me at my own pace and gave me the right guidance I needed to feel confident. He is lovely and secured me a first time pass! If you are looking for an instructor that will not only make you an independent and good knowledged driver but will make the experience fun and memorable, then pick Roger and Lifetime driving. You won’t regret it!

August 14, 2023
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Reply from Lifetime Driving Standards

Thank you for your great review for Roger - we're so pleased that you had a great experience with us, well done on your first time pass - keep up the safe driving...for life!

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