Dave Barrs

Instructor profile

Dave Barrs

Darlington

5.0 from 8 reviews
Manual + automatic 60 minute lessons

Transmission

Manual + automatic

Lesson price

Confirmed before booking

Experience

Verified ADI

Lesson length

60 mins

About Dave

Dave Barrs is a DSA-approved driving instructor in Darlington with over 13 years of teaching experience. He keeps lessons calm and relaxed, and explains things in a way that makes sense, so you never feel rushed or under pressure. Dave teaches a wide range of learners, from 17 to 70, and helps each person build the skills to drive on their own, spot hazards early and stay safe. His pupils often mention how patient he is, how clearly he explains things and the useful little analogies he uses. They also like his steady, step-by-step way of building up your confidence. He offers automatic lessons, intensive courses and block booking discounts, plus student discounts. Dave is happy to put together lesson plans for different learning goals, for example if you want to prepare for a test, refresh old skills or focus on tricky areas. Automatic lessons are clearly available and his lessons are all about building confidence and competence behind the wheel, getting you ready for test conditions and for safe driving long after you have passed.

Profile details

Vehicle

Vehicle details confirmed during booking

Availability

Evenings and Weekends

Languages

English

Areas covered

Darlington

Nervous learners Refreshers Intensive Motorway Pass Plus Test retakes

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Dave Barrs
Dave Barrs
Dave Barrs

Reviews

8 learner reviews

5.0/5
Mr Baker Jan 2026

David is an absolute pleasure to work with, he goes to his extreme to help you and he goes over and over and over anything you're struggling with no matter how many times it takes. Passed my driving test today with only 2 minors never ever thought I would pass and be on the road so all my credit goes to David thank you David you are a legend!!!! David is a great instructor, he’s patient and calm with you when you don’t understand or make a mistake and is more than happy to explain things again and again if you don’t understand. He uses lots of different analogies as ways to help you understand driving. I’d seriously recommend David as a driving instructor to people and friends, not only is he good at what he does, he is also a good laugh! Chris Abbott The only thing that I can advise is use Dave Barrs. He is not my first instructor (I have had many). Fortunately, for me and the best part is he will never be my driving instructor ever again (get my drift) I passed! Once again Dave will take you above and beyond what you need to pass your test. I recommend him. Mr Baker

Chris Abbott Jan 2026

David is a great instructor, he’s patient and calm with you when you don’t understand or make a mistake and is more than happy to explain things again and again if you don’t understand. He uses lots of different analogies as ways to help you understand driving. I’d seriously recommend David as a driving instructor to people and friends, not only is he good at what he does, he is also a good laugh! Chris Ab

Mr Baker Jan 2026

The only thing that I can advise is use Dave Barrs. He is not my first instructor (I have had many). Fortunately, for me and the best part is he will never be my driving instructor ever again (get my drift) I passed! Once again Dave will take you above and beyond what you need to pass your test. I recommend him.

Claire Dixon Jan 2026

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