Dave Hardman

Instructor profile

Dave Hardman

Crosby, Liverpool

5.0 from 30 reviews
Manual + automatic 60 minute lessons

Transmission

Manual + automatic

Lesson price

Confirmed before booking

Experience

Verified ADI

Lesson length

60 mins

About Dave

Dave Hardman is an experienced Approved Driving Instructor and co-owner of Hardman Driving School, a friendly family-run school based in Crosby, Liverpool. He has a strong record of helping learners pass their tests first time and keeps lessons calm, patient and relaxed. Dave teaches both automatic and manual lessons and is happy to work around you, with evenings and weekends available. His laid-back, supportive style helps nervous learners feel comfortable so you can build real confidence without feeling under pressure. He knows the Liverpool and Southport test centres and routes inside out, so you will go to your test feeling properly prepared. Dave offers structured lesson plans, including intensive courses, and you can save money with block bookings. Safety and good habits are always a priority, so you will come away as a confident, responsible driver. Many of his learners mention how patient and reliable he is and how quickly he helps them feel at ease behind the wheel.

Profile details

Vehicle

Ford Puma

Availability

Evenings and Weekends

Languages

English

Areas covered

Crosby

Nervous learners Refreshers Intensive Motorway Pass Plus Test retakes

Reviews

30 learner reviews

5.0/5
Liam Shannon Feb 2026

I was directed to Helen by my cousin who had also passed with her. I was desperate to drive after having my second child but didn't have much confidence and was nervous after dipping in out of lessons for a few years. Helen really made me relax and not over think things that had previously seemed difficult to me. She is laid back and always fitted me in around the kids and childcare. I would definitely recommend Helen to anyone wanting to learn how to drive an automatic. And I passed first time which I couldn't believe 😂 Thanks Helen!I have had driving lessons with Helen in her Automatic car for a few weeks, and passed my test first time.... Helen is amazing! Makes you feel at ease and comfortable giving you the guidance you need. I would highly recommend Helen to anyone wanting to learn. If I could give 10 starts I would!! XxDanielle CCouldn't recommend automatic driving lessons with Helen enough. Helen is the best driving instructor, very patient and helpful. I would recommend her for anyone who's looking for driving lessons!Leonie SumnerWould recommend Hardman Driving school. I passed my test today, Helen was very patient and made my confidence grow week by week. A very lovely person to talk to, nothing was ever too much trouble. Thanks again Helen, one of the best.Emma JonesA massive thank you to Helen, she is friendly, professional and puts you at ease when learning. I started with David in the Manual and then switched to try the Automatic with Helen. Both instructors helped build my confidence, and I am grateful for all the great advice they gave me. I could not recommend them enough. Thank you.Kim WilliamsDave has been a great instructor and really helped me gain my confidence on the road. If you make a mistake he remains calm and patient, helping you to remain calm and focus on improving your driving ability. Can't thank him enough for helping me along the way and would definitely reccomendLia

Joanna Capstick Feb 2026

I have had driving lessons with Helen in her Automatic car for a few weeks, and passed my test first time.... Helen is amazing! Makes you feel at ease and comfortable giving you the guidance you need. I would highly recommend Helen to anyone wanting to learn. If I could give 10 starts I would!! XxDanielle C

Leonie Sumner Feb 2026

Couldn't recommend automatic driving lessons with Helen enough. Helen is the best driving instructor, very patient and helpful. I would recommend her for anyone who's looking for driving lessons!

Emma Jones Feb 2026

Would recommend Hardman Driving school. I passed my test today, Helen was very patient and made my confidence grow week by week. A very lovely person to talk to, nothing was ever too much trouble. Thanks again Helen, one of the best.

Kim Williams Feb 2026

A massive thank you to Helen, she is friendly, professional and puts you at ease when learning. I started with David in the Manual and then switched to try the Automatic with Helen. Both instructors helped build my confidence, and I am grateful for all the great advice they gave me. I could not recommend them enough. Thank you.

Liam Shannon Feb 2026

Dave has been a great instructor and really helped me gain my confidence on the road. If you make a mistake he remains calm and patient, helping you to remain calm and focus on improving your driving ability. Can't thank him enough for helping me along the way and would definitely reccomend