Kwame Opoku
My name is Kwame Opoku from Hyde Park Corner. I passed my driving test with the help of Paul for the first time after taking loads of lessons over years and failing a few test. He talked to me about most things my previous driving instructors didn’t tell me, he’s got time for pupils, and one thing I liked was the timing. He was never late unlike my other instructors, who were late most of the time. I would recommend Paul to everyone who wants to pass for the first time. Now am thinking of taking the pass plus with Paul.
Jamie Peacock
I was recommended to Paul through my sister who also learnt and passed first time with him, I found Paul’s patient approach helped me become a confident driver, which helped me gain the driving skills I needed to pass first time and to help me in my driving future. Thanks Paul.
Ryan Fahy
Paul is a brilliant instructor! I was firstly recommended by a work colleague to book Paul as my driving instructor. Definitely the best recommendation. Thanks to Paul I passed first time with only 3 minor faults. Paul's explanations are easy to understand. I use his methods still now I am driving solo. Paul is very supportive and encouraged me to be a confident driver. Thank you Paul!
Laura Swanson - Wortley
Paul is an excellent instructor who taught me how to be a safe, confident driver, and not just how to pass a test. He always put me at ease during my lessons with his relaxed and reassuring teaching style, not just correcting any mistakes I made but also praising things I did well. Thanks to Paul’s expert tuition I passed my test first time with only one minor; something I never thought would happen before I started lessons with him. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Paul to anybody wanting to learn to drive. Thank you, Paul.
Ryan Smith - EastEnd Park
Paul is a great driving instructor; he immediately put me at ease and I felt very comfortable driving his car, he was clear when explaining what we were going to be doing on the lesson and what it takes to pass the driving test. I learnt everything I had to learn to pass the test at the beginning and then for the rest of the time, we focused on improving on it to make sure I had a balanced experience in everything and didn’t forget what I had learnt before. I feel that when I was almost ready to take my test, Paul encouraged me to book it, making sure that I didn’t have to pay for any unnecessary lessons, as test dates are usually booked up for quite a few weeks. All in all, my experience of driving lessons has been fantastic, and I would strongly recommend Paul to both family and friends.
Ben Rayner - Meanwood 
I was recommended to Paul as a driving instructor by a close friend. Around February 2011, I began taking lessons with Paul, who was a very patient and calm instructor. Paul knew I had some knowledge of the road already and catered the lessons around this, and even though I had some tense moments on the road, Paul was very calm and reassuring so I was never put off regardless of the situations I got myself in to. Unlike most instructors I've come across, On top of this, Paul doesn't just teach in a 'tick box' style exercise in order to pass the test, he taught me to become a very confident and comfortable driver. On April 11th 2011, I passed my test first time, with only 2 faults all thanks to Paul's positive, reassuring attitude. I'd recommend him 100% - Fantastic Instructor, great guy. Thanks Paul!
Jessica Young - Beeston
I started learning to drive with Paul in June 2010 and have recently passed first time, which was a huge achievement. I know Paul personally but I would strongly say that his relaxed, friendly and encouraging personality built my confidence up. I would never say I didn’t enjoy any driving lesson I loved them all, they were something I always looked forward to. I wouldn't think twice about recommending him to anyone he, he is amazing! Thank You so Much Paul couldn't have done it without you!
Ashleigh Robinson - Holbeck
I had been learning to drive with a different instructor and found I was really struggling and couldn’t speak to my instructor. When I went with Paul he gave me advise and explained where I went wrong and how to improve. When it came to my test I felt ready and confident. Paul supported me and helped me a great deal and couldn’t have done it without him. I passed first time all because of Paul.x
Becky Clarkson - Bramley
Paul came highly recommended by a family friend, who had passed first time with him. Although I had had some lessons before, I hadn't driven for over a year, but Paul's friendly and reassuring approach meant I soon had my confidence back behind the wheel. Paul teaches you to be a good driver as well as making sure you are well prepared for your test. I chose the semi-intensive course option, and passed first time after only 5 weeks with just one minor. I would recommend Paul to anyone. Thanks Paul!
Matty Briody - Middleton
I started learning to drive with Paul at 17 with no exsperience before and got to know him through LDC. I was looking for a patient, well mannered and friendly instructor and Paul has all of these great qualities. I felt as if learning was not pressured and it was safe and controlled. He gave me the confidence to push my skills further and further every time we had a lesson together. He was extremly patient at times, showing me how to correct mistakes in a calm and collected manner. But most of all it felt as if the goal wasnt my test, it felt as if it was to make me a complete driver for many years to come and to prepare me for situations i may come across later on in my driving span. I have and would recommened Paul to anyone who wants to learn to drive. Thank you Paul.
Dan Appleyard - Bramley
I would definitely recommend Paul to anyone of any ability. He has a relaxed and reassuring teaching style which puts you at ease, which is vital when learning something that requires a calm and responsible attitude. Every lesson was fun and enjoyable, and at the same time informing and invaluable. He always goes the extra mile and never rushes past a topic. Paul doesn't teach you to just pass the driving test, he teaches you to be a careful and responsible driver whenever you're behind the wheel. I knew very little when I first started, but I passed first time with just one minor. Thanks again Paul for being a great instructor!
Stacy Dodds - Driglington
After having 40 odd lessons with a different driving company and seeming like I was going round in circles so I decided to change driving instructor. I contacted Paul after being recommended to LDC by my sister. Throughout my driving lessons with Paul I felt like I was actually learning how to drive not just being taught what to do to pass my test. Also Paul would tell you when you did something wrong and how to correct it, but also tell you when you did something good and right which I think is what learners need to give them the confidence. With Paul's great help I passed 1st time, with only two driving faults. Thanks again!! Your the best!
Chris Law - Leeds
I could see why Paul had a consistent success rate with his students. I went through my driving course really learning and refining techniques as well as the highway code rather than just practicing. When it came to the test I felt very prepared and passing felt quite natural. I simply put it down to Paul's thorough approach and not luck.
Danielle Poutch - Pudsey
I started my driving lessons in May 2008 and quickly found Paul to be a friendly and patient driving instructor. Thanks to his willingness to answer any questions, i felt comfortable and at ease throughout all of my lessons. If i made any mistakes, Paul would calmly explain what I had done wrong and how it could be improved, this I found to be an easy way to learn from my mistakes. I felt that he set achievable goals as he did not move on to the next stage of driving until the previous had been thoroughly understood. His commitment to good driving standards and high level of knowledge has meant that I passed my test first time after just 8 months.
I can highly recommend Paul to anyone who is thinking of taking their driving lessons. Thank's Paul .
Paul Smith - Farsley
“Paul came recommended by a fellow instructor. Being 32 years old and with several previous experiences of driving, I wasn’t your typical first time learner. Paul showed great understanding and made me feel very comfortable from the first lesson. Due to work commitments, I was under some pressure to get driving quickly and Paul gave me the skills and confidence to pass first time.”
Sarah Jennings - Wortley
I decided to learn with Paul after my brother & my friend both passed first time and they only had good things to say about him. I was a nervous wreck on my first lesson and I didn't have the slightest clue how to work a car never mind drive one on my own, but with Paul I found my confidence and with his guidance I felt like I could actually drive on my own. He has a cool, calm attitude and would always explain when I did things wrong how to do it right for next time. He also knows how to explain it different ways to suit you, I had trouble with the manoeuvres but after trying different techniques we finally found one that worked (which took a lot of patience). I passed first time within 6 months of starting my lessons and I would definitely recommend him to anybody. I will definitely miss our lessons and his words of wisdom. Thanks alot Paul.
Paul Jennings - Wortley.
"Being completely new to driving, I decided to seek advice from good friends before choosing who to learn to drive with and the clear winner was Paul Hawkshaw. Been a novice at driving Paul gave me confidence in the first few weeks through his calm and patient approach to teaching. Every lesson was different, while building up my driving skills Paul was introducing new topics and gently encouraging me.
Lessons with Paul where always fun and relaxed. The structure of the lessons was superb. Paul explained each subject in depth and was more than happy to answer any questions I had. When I first started to learn to drive I wasn’t very good, but by the time Paul had worked his magic, I passed my driving test at the first attempt with only three minors. I am more than happy to recommend Paul to people I know and already have done."
Larry Larkin-Armley
"I found Paul a very good instructor. I felt I was learning a lot with him and it was easy to remember. At first, I had problems with getting the biting point right without stalling. With Paul, we went over this at the start, so the next lessons I had, I got better and better. This was unlike the lessons I’d had before with someone else, in which I’d keep stalling all the time and feeling like I was stuck in a rut.
Paul also encourages you to go in for your theory test quickly and book the practical test too. It can be pretty stressful within the few weeks of your test, but Paul put me at my ease. It wouldn’t be the end of the world if I failed the practical, however with Paul’s lessons I passed first time."
Simon Gaines- Driglington
"Paul was a very patient instructor. His knowledge was very good and he always knew what to say and do to help me when I was learning to drive. I found Paul a really nice guy to learn with; as he wasn’t just a driving instructor he was also a really easy guy to get along with. I feel that his prices were also very reasonable. I always felt safe while I was learning with Paul even when things went wrong he always had control of the situation.
Both my friend and me took lessons with Paul and we both passed 1st time! Need I say anymore?
Thank you once again Paul."
Kirsty Sawyer- Bramley
"I always wanted to learn to drive and when I had decided the time was right I turned to the internet to look for local driving schools.
It was there I found LDC and after reading their pages I looked at their list of instructors, picked Paul Hawkshaw gave him a call and booked my first lesson.
Over the following weeks I under took a program of lessons suggested by Paul to be suitable for me.
Paul is a very patient, understanding and confidence building person, which was a must for me as I was to need them all.
I never would have thought that a fleeting 6 months after that first lesson I would have passed my test at the first attempt, yes that’s right first time. Paul became a major stepping stone in my future and for all these reasons mentioned above I would recommend Paul Hawkshaw to anyone wishing to learn to drive (and do so).
Paul is an excellent practitioner of his craft and I am pleased to be able to put pen to paper (as it were) and testify to that, I also am pleased to be able to call him a friend.
THANK YOU Paul."
Amy Burrow-Pudsey
"Paul has been a very reliable instructor. The fact that he only covered different topics when I was ready to really helped as I knew I wouldn’t be asked to do something I wasn’t able to cope with. He was also patient in explaining different principles and manoeuvres time and time again, no matter how many times I forgot them! Paul’s thorough and honest approach to instructing how to drive was no doubt a major factor in helping me to pass first time. Thanks Paul! "
Mark Cox- Bramley
"When I decided to learn to drive, Paul was recommended to me by a friend. I was quite nervous to start with as I had no previous driving lessons but Paul immediately put me at my ease. He is very easy to get along with, calm and relaxed, and if something wasn't quite right the first time he would just calmly explain what was going wrong and we'd try again. His instructions were very clear and precise and his teaching methods are very effective as I was ready for my tests in a very short period of time. Thanks to Paul I passed both my theory and practical test first time. Cheers Paul! "
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