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★★★★★5.0from 6 learner reviews
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About Chris

Chris is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and former DVSA driving examiner who set up Control Driving School in 2002. He has over 20 years of teaching experience and uses his examiner background in every lesson, so you get clear insight into what the test is really like, including local routes around Barnsley.

Based in Barnsley, Chris gives structured, easy to follow lessons that suit how you like to learn. He works with complete beginners as well as more confident drivers getting ready for motorway driving or Pass Plus.

Chris has a calm, friendly and professional style. He offers one hour lessons, 1.5 hour introductory lessons, mock tests, refresher courses, motorway training and Pass Plus. He can also put together complete packages that cover both the theory and practical tests. His pupils often mention how patient he is and how quickly he helps nervous learners feel relaxed, and his examiner experience means you get straightforward, practical advice to give you the best chance of passing.

What learners say about Chris

5.0 ★ · 6 reviews
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Great instructor, passed first time. Completed a mock test before real test. Given lots of great advice on how to improve my driving and pass. Couldn't have asked for a better instructor, Chris is a helpful instructor and put me at ease during my lessons." MIA · 5-star review

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Learning to drive has been an absolute pleasure with Chris, heaps of experience, lovely relaxed guy, passed first time, gets you to a 110% standard on mock tests then the real thing is a walk in the park. Couldn’t ask for any better if you manage to get a lesson don’t mess him about because you don’t know how lucky you are to have a slot with him." ALEX · 5-star review

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Control Driving school is pretty good for Driving learners. Mr Chris is pretty much good instructor. He Is absolutely professional instructor. Today I have passed my practical driving test. I thanks to Mr. Chris for this wonderful achievement. I strongly recommend to new learners for this valuable driving school." NADEEM · 5-star review

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Is Chris suitable for nervous and first-time learners?
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