Garry Banks

Instructor profile

Garry Banks

Portsmouth

5.0 from 5 reviews
Manual + automatic From £37/hr 60 minute lessons

Transmission

Manual + automatic

Lesson price

From £37/hr

Experience

Verified ADI

Lesson length

60 mins

About Garry

Garry Banks is an experienced, down-to-earth driving instructor with a strong record of getting people through their tests. Trained by BSM, he qualified as an Approved Driving Instructor in 2005 and has kept his pass rates well above average ever since. In his first 10 months with AA he took 24 pupils to test and 21 passed, which is a 90% pass rate. This has settled to around 75%, still comfortably higher than the national average of 43%. Through Brake-thru School of Motoring he has helped over a thousand learners pass and he has developed teaching techniques that help you pick things up quickly and remember them. Learners describe Garry as friendly, patient and reliable, with clear communication and a calm manner. He teaches in a simple step-by-step way and always keeps you updated on how you are doing. His focus is on helping you pass first time so you do not waste money on extra lessons and more tests. Garry offers both manual and automatic lessons, is Pass Plus registered, and covers Portsmouth, Southsea, Emsworth, Cosham, Fareham, Gosport and the surrounding areas. If you want an instructor who is straight-talking, safety conscious and easy to get along with, Garry is a great pick.

Profile details

Vehicle

Vehicle details confirmed during booking

Availability

Evenings and Weekends

Languages

English

Areas covered

Portsmouth, Emsworth, Cosham

Nervous learners Refreshers Intensive Motorway Pass Plus Test retakes

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Reviews

5 learner reviews

5.0/5
Anonymous Feb 2026

The whole learning experience was made easy, enough to feel confident about passing first time. I was made to feel very calm and comfortable in the driving seat, even though i didn't know what the hell I was doing. Garry had a genuine, calm demeanour. The kind of person I was glad to have teaching me.Instructor: Garry BanksGlenn from PorchesterI would definitely recommend Hilary to anyone. She was really relaxed and patient during my lessons which made me less nervous, and she was really understanding and friendly, helping me to build up confidence in my driving. She was such a star, she helped me with my theory test, practical test, show me tell me questions and made sure i was less nervous for both tests! I passed both tests first time, which i think is a reflection of her great teaching methods. She was flexible with fitting my lessons in around college hours and would always be nice and friendly.Instructor: Hilary TraversM TurnerGary was the best instructor I could of asked for. He's great to get along with and is completely honest. His sense of humour is great and I thoroughly enjoyed every lesson I had. I was learning with Gary for around 7 months and passed first time. For that I have no-one to thank but a brilliant and patient instructor. Every time I sat behind the wheel I felt comfortable knowing Gary was next to me, guiding me through until the time came for my test. In all honesty, I will miss my weekly lessons with Gary and would say to anyone that Gary is definitely worth the time and money! Thankyou so much for putting up with me too!Instructor: Garry BanksAmi Everett

Anonymous Feb 2026

I would definitely recommend Hilary to anyone. She was really relaxed and patient during my lessons which made me less nervous, and she was really understanding and friendly, helping me to build up confidence in my driving. She was such a star, she helped me with my theory test, practical test, show me tell me questions and made sure i was less nervous for both tests! I passed both tests first time, which i think is a reflection of her great teaching methods. She was flexible with fitting my lessons in around college hours and would always be nice and friendly.

Anonymous Feb 2026

Gary was the best instructor I could of asked for. He's great to get along with and is completely honest. His sense of humour is great and I thoroughly enjoyed every lesson I had. I was learning with Gary for around 7 months and passed first time. For that I have no-one to thank but a brilliant and patient instructor. Every time I sat behind the wheel I felt comfortable knowing Gary was next to me, guiding me through until the time came for my test. In all honesty, I will miss my weekly lessons with Gary and would say to anyone that Gary is definitely worth the time and money! Thankyou so much for putting up with me too!

Anonymous Feb 2026

definitely recommend Hilary to anyone.

Anonymous Feb 2026

best instructor I could of asked for.