Liverpool Driving School Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend John as a driving instructor. I passed my driving test first time thanks to his professional and supportive approach. John is always courteous and patient, his calm less... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my test first time! Super friendly instructor who clearly knows the rules of the road, how to get you to pass, and how to make sure you feel safe on the roads after you pass. Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John is an excellent driving instructor. I passed my test first time under his guidance. As a mature learner with zero experience, I was initially anxious about learning to drive. John quickly... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John became my instructor very last minute after my original teacher let me down. I contacted him six weeks before my test, panicking and he kindly made space for me every week. He was incredible, mad... See more

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  1. Driving School

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Driving instructor based in Liverpool. Over 21 years experience. Patient and reliable.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

Passed my test first time! Super friendly instructor who clearly knows the rules of the road, how to get you to pass, and how to make sure you feel safe on the roads after you pass. Highly recommend!

September 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BEST INSTRUCTOR EVER

BEST INSTRUCTOR EVER
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude. Thanks to your exceptional instruction, I passed my driving test on my first try!

Your patience, constant encouragement, and effort in every lesson made all the difference, especially when I was struggling. You are truly the best instructor, and I will gladly recommend you to anyone looking to learn how to drive.

Thank you so much for all your help and support.

Ndidi Akpa

September 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend John

I would highly recommend John as a driving instructor. I passed my driving test first time thanks to his professional and supportive approach.

John is always courteous and patient, his calm lessons made me feel confident and comfortable while driving. He explains everything well and structures learning to feel effortless.

Thank you John for getting me on the road!

August 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Strongly recommend

John was incredibly patient and made me feel comfortable from the very beginning. He adapted each lesson to suit my learning style, which made such a difference. I went from being terrified of driving to feeling confident behind the wheel. I can't thank him enough for all his support and guidance. Thanks to John, I passed my driving test first time!

July 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Couldn’t recommend John enough

Couldn’t recommend John enough! He was always on time for lessons, very calm and explained everything in a logical way which really helped me. He was also extremely accommodating when it came to me booking my tests. I now feel really confident and capable which is down to his teaching. Thank you!

June 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FIRST TIME!

I had a really great experience with my driving instructor. He was friendly, patient and made me feel comfortable from the very beginning. What stood out the most was how clearly he explained everything, if I made a mistake he would calmly point it out and explain the correct way to do it.

His attention to detail really helped my confidence and improved my driving skills quickly. Thanks to his guidance and teaching style, I was able to pass my test first time!
I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a supportive and knowledgeable instructor.

March 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Instructor!

John is an excellent driving instructor. I passed my test first time under his guidance. As a mature learner with zero experience, I was initially anxious about learning to drive. John quickly helped me overcome this and helped build my road confidence.

His instructions and teaching methods are extremely clear and informative.

John's calm and patient approach made lessons enjoyable and ensured I was able make significant progress week on week.

I would definitely recommend John to anyone wanting to start their lessons.

Thanks again John for helping me pass!

March 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best driving instructor.

I had a great experience learning to drive with John. I passed my driving test on my first attempt! He also helped me find the earliest available exam date, which I really appreciated.
John was supportive throughout the entire process and always adjusted lessons to fit my busy schedule. He is patient, attentive, and very professional. I always felt comfortable and confident during our lessons.
Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great driving instructor!

January 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed 1st time with John in January

Passed 1st time with John in January. John was brilliant with me from day 1, really calm and knowledgable and his approach to building confidence and competency worked really well for me. John was very accommodating rescheduling some lessons around my work schedule and even helping me get an earlier test date. I would have no hesitation in recommending John to anyone in Liverpool wanting to learn to drive!

January 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have just passed test with John and…

I have just passed test with John and honestly I don’t think I could have not done it without him
I came to John after doing manual lessons and decided manual wasn’t for me so I found John on instagram and it was straight forward booking the lesson in John as instructor is brilliant the advice he gives you patience he has got is unbelievable and as teacher he the best out there before I got in the car with John my confidence was low and I honestly I didn’t think I would pass my test but John believed in me and teached how I to drive and I passed 1st time so I would highly reccomed john Liverpool driveing school and again thank you mate couldn’t of done it without

December 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John is a fantastic driving instructor

John is a fantastic driving instructor. He’s knowledgeable, patient and doesn’t give up on you when you give up on yourself. He was reliable, honest and trustworthy throughout the time I was learning him. I would 100% recommend John as an instructor. 10/10

October 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t recommend John enough as a…

I couldn’t recommend John enough as a driving instructor! From the very first lesson he made me feel at ease with his calm and patient approach. He explained everything so clearly and simply, which really helped me build confidence quickly. Thanks to his guidance and professionalism, I was able to pass my test in just 4 weeks (27/08/25 i started lessons with John and passed 27/09/2025)!!!

John was always on time, never cancelled a lesson, and kept the whole process stress-free. Learning to drive felt straightforward and enjoyable with him. If you’re looking for a reliable, professional instructor who genuinely cares about your progress, John is the one!

September 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Started my lessons with John in January…

Started my lessons with John in January of 2025 and had not driven much before this. I was really anxious about being on the roads at the start and he couldn't have been more patient and understanding which helped greatly keeping me calm during all our lessons. Genuinely couldn't have asked for a better instructor, every lesson was enjoyable and helped me gain so much confidence each time. I ended up passing my test first time with zero minors and genuinely couldn't have done it without John. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great instructor to get you driving :)

September 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best!

From the first lesson with John I was completely at ease. I have ADHD and previously found it difficult to learn.
John was patient and calm and more than happy to go through things as many times as I needed. (Which was a lot)
I finally passed my test a few days ago! Didn’t think it was possible but with John’s help I achieved a long held ambition to drive.

August 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best driving instructor ever !

John is genuinely the best driving instructor ever! I had a bad experience with a previous instructor before starting with John and never thought I’d ever be able to pass my test especially not first time. John is so patient, understanding and so helpful in every aspect of learning to drive. I couldn’t recommend him enough I could never of done it without him!

July 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best driving instructor ever

Best driving instructor ever! I am such a nervous person and I was nervous to start driving but I never felt nervous once on a lesson. I passed first time which I never thought I would be able to do, if I was to reccomend everyone here !!!

July 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing instructor

I couldn’t thank John enough for getting me where I am now! After years of learning to drive with different instructors and giving up I went back driving with John as my new instructor. John was very patient , thorough and prepared me well for my test. John was also flexible around my working hours. Fitting me in when needed and keeping my early slot open for me. I recently passed with only 2 minor faults and I couldn’t have done it without all of the help and support from John. Thank you

June 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars

I had never driven a car properly prior to my first lesson with John. In all my lessons, John was calm, relaxed and put me at ease during driving which gave me a massive confidence boost. On top of that, his friendliness and way of explaining things also helped me to pick up things quicker than I expected myself to as well and further put me at ease.

For any new learners I highly recommend John.

April 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

Absolutely amazing... john is by far the best thanks you litreally had the time and patience I appreciate your help so much and definitely wouldn't have done it without you thanks again for getting me on on the road 100% recommended pass my test first time with 2 minors 💯👌

April 17, 2025
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