Reviews of Mark Jordan Driving School. (Driving School) in Stoke-on-Trent (Staffordshire).

Mark Jordan Driving School

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Driving school

Driving school

Fairfields, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3PE, United Kingdom

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J. M.

Having started looking for a driving instructor to start after the disruption caused by the COVID pandemic restrictions, I was keen to find an instructor who could make my time and money count and who wasn't keen to cash in on the increased demand. For me, the most important criteria when selecting an instructor was that they were patient, calm, amiable and professional with students whilst constructive with feedback, and keen to persevere with their students. Additionally, I was looking for an instructor who could provide useful resources and structured teaching methods to succeed in both the theory and practical stages of the examinations and who could be accommodating to my learning commitments at university. Having been taken under the wing of the man himself, Mark Jordan, I am pleased to say that Mark has gone above and beyond to deliver on all my requirements during my time under his tuition and has made learning to drive after COVID a lot less stressful than I anticipated. Going into my lessons, I was worried that it would be difficult to find an instructor who was flexible enough to work around my studying and assignments. I was also anticipating nervy, improvised lessons with an instructor who might be difficult to build a rapport with. Fortunately for me, Mark was none of these. Mark, has been flexible enough to work around me studying at university, graduating, and starting my first graduate job all throughout my time under his tuition all whilst waiting times for tests have been at their longest. Mark has persevered with my learning and supported my development right until the end despite changes to my routine and availability. All in all, Mark has allowed me to build a routine that allowed for regular lessons despite changing circumstances and has been keen to work with me for as long as required. His delivery of lessons has never felt rushed either. Key skills have been introduced clearly and comprehensively in a structured manner with my progress being guided by personal target setting and constant reflection of each drive's strengths and weaknesses with Mark. By taking this approach it felt like Mark was never rushing me onto new skills before I was ready. At the same time, the constant reflection between me and Mark and working through the well-defined goals set at the start and end of each lesson made sure I was always making constant, observable progress whilst addressing the areas of my driving in most need of improvement at that time. Finally, Mark has been a pleasure to work with and has made learning to drive an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Calm, friendly, supportive, and outgoing, Mark has been easy to get on with whilst, more importantly, being fair and constructive with his feedback. At no point has Mark ever been patronizing, impatient or rude, and it always felt like Mark always had my back during the occasional instance where mistakes were made (they happen to everyone!). Mark's teaching style allowed those mistakes to be quickly repurposed into a useful piece of learning rather than leveraged as something to ridicule or insult me with. All in all, learning to drive with Mark has been an enjoyable, rewarding, and stress-free experience. I highly recommend him as a driving instructor for anyone looking for an instructor to get them on the road! Thank you for your time, support, and teaching Mark and all the best for the future! You have been outstanding!

Z. T.

After the COVID regulations eased, it was difficult to find driving instructors that weren't booked up for a while. I came across Mark Jordan Driving School by chance through seeing their cars in the local area often. I decided to contact them and managed to squeeze in with Richard on a weekly basis. I really cant thank Richard enough for how much he helped me with my driving. He has the perfect mix of letting you know how to fix what needs improving or what went wrong but also lets you know when you're good at something which gave me a lot of confidence. Not only was he good at teaching, he is also a nice person to talk to. Always on time, calm, has a clean and tidy car, presentable and polite. After passing my test first time, i am so happy with my experience i have already recommended Mark Jordan Driving School to family members and wont hesitate to recommend to others in the future.

C.

For me, choosing an instructor that gives good explanations was very important. Richard was great at explaining everything such as controlling the car and navigating the road. I learn best from making mistakes and when they happened, Richard would always explain what went wrong and how to correct it for next time. Richard would always give me the opportunity to practice things that went wrong until I felt confident doing it, and these faults would always be discussed during self-reflection notes at the end of every lesson. Many driving schools offer 1 hour lessons but Mark Jordan Driving offer 2 hour lessons. This can seem daunting at first but it’s very effective for your money and learning because you’ll spend a smaller fraction of your lesson travelling to and from your home and instead do more learning. I expected driving and controlling the car to be tricky but Richard’s teaching and advice made this much easier. I found that learning felt natural with Richard and never felt overwhelmed during the teaching. Richard treats you as an equal and you’ll end up having fun chats about things other than driving too, this makes you look forward to the next lesson with Richard and not just to learn to drive! The fun and friendly experience mixed with the well-paced teaching and support from Richard gives you confidence on the road that will get you to pass your test. I passed my first test this morning with one minor fault. At first, I was worried about being nervous during the test, but the nerves quickly settled because I was comforted by the confidence Richard has given me in my driving. Couldn’t recommend having Richard as an instructor enough and I’m very grateful to him for his help!

K. H.

I personally chose these at first because they do 2 hour lessons, as you can cram more in than on a 1 hour lesson. My instructor Richard Wall was amazing from the get go. Richard was very calm, patient and put me at ease from the start. If i made a mistake and panicked he always calmed me down. I passed first time and only had 3 months worth of lessons. Thankyou so much Richard for teaching me and helping me pass my test today. I recommend Mark Jordan driving school to anyone who is a beginner or wants to continue there lessons especially Richard Wall he was amazing as i've already said. Thank you again. ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

J. W.

When I first booked with Mark Jordan Driving school I had no idea what to expect, I had heard from friends that all of their driving instructors lost their temper and made them feel guilty for all of their mistakes so i was definitely bricking it for my first lesson. But my experience here was far from the horrible stories i had heard. My instructor Richard was as good as a driving instructor gets and had both experience and an excellent protocol when it came to teaching. Richard ticked all of the boxes and was not only friendly but patient and honest. Now the biggest thing that I assume most people will think when they first look at this driving school is the price, there are many other driving schools in the area that are cheaper but the service I received exceeded the price. And the way that Richard taught me to drive probably even saved me money in the long run. Not only that but Richard is a very honest guy and wouldn't try and run my pockets dry and only suggested what would ne necessary in order to get me from where i started to where I am today. 22 Driving hours later and a full licence, who could ask for better? Richard was really the catalyst that sparked the swiftness of my driving. Learning to drive scared me at first, every time I went out I would be worried about what could happen and I spent my time doing what I felt would be what other drivers would want me to do rather then doing what is needed of me. I forgot that I was learning. But with time and with conversations with Richard he helped me and slowed things down to the point where I could learn way more efficiently. This was the polar opposite of what I expected, I thought that I would be rushed into things that I didn't feel confident on. Now there is a fine line between pushing out of your comfort zone and going too far and Richard managed to find this zone with me within just a few hours. Richard taught me what it was to be a good driver and I intend on keeping his lessons with me forever. Richards teaching methods were so well made and so well thought about. They were efficient and well made. Richard taught me at a pace that was good for me. Not only were Richards teaching methods great Richard was also a fun genuine guy. I couldn't rate this driving school any higher to be honest, I wouldn't be in the position I am today without them and without Richard my instructor. Many thanks to the school and to Richard my instructor.

E. H.

First Of All a big thanks to Richard Wall. Richard Richard was the best instructor I could ask for as he explains everything thoroughly when things go wrong but also tells you when you’ve done well , Richard Had the perfect balance of the two. Overall, Mark Jordan Driving School Is brilliant as they aren’t just excellent and your practical but you also have access to theory test pro which couldn’t be better to prepare for your theory test. They were plenty of times where I felt anxious and dealt with the “Domino Effect” but Richard helped me overcome that. I would definitely recommend this to others and Richard. I will miss Richard And Telling him “I got lost in the moment” Thanks Again Mark Jordan And Richard Wall.

A. V.

My most important criteria when choosing a driving instructor was to find someone very experienced and who had a calming presence as I was very scared to start learning to drive. I expected to dread every lesson and was scared to even get in the car at first. Mark was such a good instructor and fit my criteria exactly! Each lesson has a structure and was tailored to what i felt i needed to concentrate on. Mark would add other learning objectives if he felt i needed a little guidance, this worked brilliantly for me. I always felt i was making the most of my lessons. Each two hours i felt i came on leaps and strides, because of Mark's teaching methods i passed first time and i cannot thank him enough! I would recommend Mark Jordan's Driving school to anyone who like me was too nervous to even get in a car to start with! He and the other instructors will make the most out of your time and money!

L. E.

I am very pleased that I chose to learn with Mark Jordan Driving School. I had previously had lessons elsewhere and had a bad experience which put me off learning to drive for a few years so it was important to me to find an instructor that would suit me better. 2 of my close friends learned to drive with Mark and had great things to say about the way he taught them so this is how I came to my decision. I was very comfortable during the lessons as it was more of a relaxed environment than I expected as the feedback was constructive but positive which made me realise there was no need to be nervous to drive as i previously had been. I would highly recommend this driving school to everybody and I am grateful to them for the skills I have learnt during my time with them.

C. A.

When choosing a driving school it was so important that I found someone who had impeccably good reviews. When a friend told me about Mark Jordan and I read through other peoples' experiences - I decided nowhere else could compare. And I was not wrong. Since I suffer a lot with anxiety, it was crucial that my instructor would be able to keep me calm and Richard was perfect. After the very first drive - I loved it and really looked forward to every lesson; no nervousness whatsoever! Lessons lasted 2 hours each time and I found that so much more beneficial than the standard 1 hour. We had time to recap at the start of each lesson and plenty of time to practice. Richard was very patient with me and filled me with confidence. He would answer all my questions and often had visual examples to help me understand so much better. We always had a good laugh in the process which made learning to drive so much easier, comfortable and enjoyable. Overall, I would seriously recommend Mark Jordan Driving to absolutely anyone who wants to learn to drive. There really is no better driving School around.

D. E.

For me, choosing the right instructor was one of the most important aspects of learning to drive. I’d heard amazing feedback about Mark specifically and after both of my siblings passed, I knew I would be following in their footsteps. Learning to drive can be so daunting and nerve wracking so being taught by somebody who is so understanding and patient was crucial to my development - and that’s exactly what you get with Mark. Learning to drive has been an amazing experience from start to finish. It’s given me a boost in confidence and independence that I didn’t have before, I only wish I’d have done it sooner! From the reviews I had read and the feedback from my siblings prior to starting my lessons, I knew that choosing Mark Jordan Driving would be the best choice for me. I was able to learn, develop and pass first time whilst feeling safe and understood on a weekly basis. The fact that I was able to move onto the next milestones in my own time was instrumental to my progress as a learner driver. I love the fact that Mark was patient with me throughout and always gave constructive, positive feedback to keep me going. I would whole heartedly recommend Mark Jordan Driving School to anybody who wanted to learn to drive in a safe and friendly environment with instructors who you can trust and learn from.

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