Dan Ison

Instructor profile

Dan Ison

Bolton

5.0 from 30 reviews
Automatic 60 minute lessons

Transmission

Automatic

Lesson price

Confirmed before booking

Experience

Verified ADI

Lesson length

60 mins

About Dan

Dan Ison is a DVSA-approved driving instructor and highly graded ORDIT trainer who runs Harwood Driving School in Bolton. He teaches both new learners and qualified instructors, covering ADI Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 preparation, ADI Standards Check coaching and instructor training. Dan uses a clear, modern approach and offers lessons across Bolton, Bury and the wider North West, helping complete beginners, nervous drivers and those wanting advanced or refresher training. He is known for being calm and patient, with lessons that are planned around what you actually need. Dan offers standard weekly lessons, intensive courses, motorway lessons, refresher sessions and Pass Plus. His pupils often mention that he is punctual, keeps lessons personal to them and has a strong record of first-time passes. Dan teaches in a Volkswagen Golf and combines solid technical coaching with confidence-building so you can progress at your own pace and be ready for both the theory and practical tests.

Profile details

Vehicle

Volkswagen Golf

Availability

Evenings and Weekends

Languages

English

Areas covered

Bolton

Nervous learners Refreshers Intensive Motorway Pass Plus Test retakes

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Dan Ison
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Dan Ison

Reviews

30 learner reviews

5.0/5
Anonymous Jan 2026

Recent Testimonials David Garner | Bolton We'd like to express our sincere thanks to Duncan, who helped our Son through his driving test. A great rapport was built and the whole learning experience was pleasurable for our Son.

Anonymous Jan 2026

David Garner | Bolton We'd like to express our sincere thanks to Duncan, who helped our Son through his driving test. A great rapport was built and the whole learning experience was pleasurable for our Son.

Bolton Jan 2026

7th Oct, 2024 We'd like to express our sincere thanks to Duncan, who helped our Son through his driving test. A great rapport was built and the whole learning experience was pleasurable for our Son.

David Garner Jan 2026

We'd like to express our sincere thanks to Duncan, who helped our Son through his driving test. A great rapport was built and the whole learning experience was pleasurable for our Son.

Bolton Jan 2026

6th Oct, 2024 We'd like to express our sincere thanks to Duncan, who helped our Son through his theory and driving test. A great rapport was built and the whole learning experience was very pleasurable for our Son. Duncan's lessons were well planned, taking Henry's academic needs and availability into account. A first rate instructor whom my wife and I think very highly of. I would recommend Duncan to friends and family and thank him for teaching our son to drive.

David Garner Jan 2026

We'd like to express our sincere thanks to Duncan, who helped our Son through his theory and driving test. A great rapport was built and the whole learning experience was very pleasurable for our Son. Duncan's lessons were well planned, taking Henry's academic needs and availability into account. A first rate instructor whom my wife and I think very highly of. I would recommend Duncan to friends and family and thank him for teaching our son to drive.