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Instructor profile

Gary Nolan

Stockport

5.0 from 7 reviews
Manual From £40/hr 60 minute lessons

Transmission

Manual

Lesson price

From £40/hr

Experience

Verified ADI

Lesson length

60 mins

About Gary

Gary Nolan runs Nolan School of Motoring, a driving school he founded in 2010. He's a Grade A DVSA-approved instructor with over 14 years of experience, based in Heatons, Stockport. He teaches in a dual-controlled Mini, so you'll always have the same car and instructor for every lesson, which helps keep things consistent and stress-free. If you learn with Gary, expect a patient, no-pressure approach. He's really good with nervous drivers, and he'll work at your pace to build your confidence. He doesn't just teach you to pass the test; he focuses on making you a safe, competent driver for life. His lessons are structured but flexible, and he covers all the main test routes from Bredbury Driving Test Centre. He even has a YouTube channel with exclusive route videos to help you prepare outside of lessons. Gary offers lessons at times that suit you, with flexible pick-up and drop-off locations. He covers Stockport, Reddish, Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel, and surrounding areas. Hundreds of learners have passed their tests with him, often on the first attempt, thanks to his clear instruction and supportive style. He's the kind of instructor who genuinely cares about your success and makes learning to drive an enjoyable experience.

Profile details

Vehicle

Mini

Availability

Evenings and Weekends

Languages

English

Areas covered

Stockport

Nervous learners Refreshers Pass Plus Test retakes

Reviews

7 learner reviews

5.0/5
Apr 2026

Gary has been the best instructor I have had after stopping and starting driving over the course of 10 years. He was extremely patient, clear with instructions and has an amazing teaching style that really sticks in your memory. He was not only teaching me how to pass my test but to be a good, safe driver for life, since I was quite a nervous driver. I had 3 hours a week which was just right for me to learn and progress at a pace I was comfortable with. I passed first time in March and was so happy with the outcome!! I know he has a high first time pass rate and that is for a reason. Gary's YouTube tutorials and content on his page were extremely helpful in backing up my practical driving and learning the knowledge such as road markings, roundabouts, traffic signs and the format of the test. We covered all of the main test routes from the centre I was booked in at so he made sure I knew the roads and was confident going into my test. Gary also went out of his way to help find me a cancellation as I was on a time limit to try to pass before I started a new job. I couldn't recommend Gary enough - thank you for everything!

Apr 2026

My time at Nolan School of Driving was truly positive, thanks to Gary's assertive and positive teaching style. He created a supportive learning environment, and his effective guidance made the entire experience enjoyable. I highly recommend the school

Apr 2026

Gary is a fantastic instructor! He is really professional and his lessons are structured but adaptable to where you need to improve your driving, he makes driving make sense! I passed my test first time thanks to Gary, he doesn't just teach you how to pass your test but gets you ready for actually driving. The Nolan School of motoring YouTube channel is really helpful in supporting your learning so definitely have a look at that. I can't recommend The Nolan School of motoring highly enough!

Apr 2026

Great instructor - I liked how we had the learning adapt to my own pace and that I had a lot of control over what was covered in the lessons so I could fill in gaps that I felt I needed. Knowledgeable and friendly, no complaints!

Apr 2026

The best instructor! Caters to your own personal learning style and makes lessons challenging but not unachievable, you always feel like a better driver after every week. Very easy to get along with as well and takes any nerves/anxieties that you may have had (I thought I was never going to drive when I started my lessons) out of driving. Also has very helpful resources including his website and YouTube channel at your disposal outside of lessons. I now love driving and passed first time with 5 minors thanks to Gary!

Apr 2026

I passed my test first time thanks to Gary, he doesn't just teach you how to pass your test but gets you ready for actually driving.