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★★★★★4.9from 13 learner reviews
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About David

David is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor who has been teaching learners from all sorts of backgrounds across Edinburgh for years. He is calm, patient and always looking to improve his own driving and teaching skills. Lessons are structured so your confidence grows steadily, with clear goals each time and no pointless repetition.

David is especially good with nervous learners and people who have struggled before. He has a strong record of getting pupils up to test standard quickly, with many passing first time or after only a few extra lessons. His teaching is very clear and methodical, and he uses visual aids like PowerPoint to help explain manoeuvres and the reasons behind each technique. He is punctual, reliable and flexible with lesson times, so he is a great choice if you want friendly, professional and effective driving lessons in Edinburgh.

What learners say about David

4.9 ★ · 13 reviews
★★★★★Edinburgh

I had an excellent experience learning to drive with David. His approach helped me to quickly learn the skills required and work through the concepts that I was having trouble with. I also appreciated that David could accommodate my schedule and work in additional sessions to practice whenever we could. I went into the road test with a lot of confidence and it was a great result to pass first time! Kyle Danko

★★★★★Anonymous

David is a fantastic driving instructor! I did not not pass first time, but this was 100% down to my mistake at a Zebra crossing. He was very patient and calm throughout the lessons, and ensured that I had fun while learning to drive. David is a very friendly individual, making sure you're relaxed and giving you a great sense of confidence. I would recommend this driving instructor to anyone!

★★★★★Anonymous

The idea of driving used to terrify me, I therefore put off learning to drive for years until my new job required me to so. After the first lesson with David, all my worries faded. David was friendly, encouraging, clearly very experienced and above all, very patient. I managed to pass first time thanks to David, I just wish I had found him earlier and I could have been a confident driver years ago.

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Driving lessons with David in Edinburgh

How do I book driving lessons with David in Edinburgh?
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Does David teach automatic or manual lessons?
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How much do driving lessons with David cost?
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Is David available for new learners near Edinburgh?
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Is David suitable for nervous and first-time learners?
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How experienced is David?
David has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews. You can see the full profile and reviews above before you decide.
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