Jonathan

Instructor profile

Jonathan

Darlington

5.0 from 25 reviews
Manual 60 minute lessons

Transmission

Manual

Lesson price

Confirmed before booking

Experience

Verified ADI

Lesson length

60 mins

About Jonathan

Jonathan has over 15 years of experience as a driving instructor, including six years with BSM before he started Ambition Driving School in 2011. He is a Grade A Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and has helped hundreds of learners in Darlington and the surrounding areas pass their tests, many of them first time. His reviews often mention how clear and supportive he is. He has successfully taught learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, brain injuries and autism, so he is very used to adapting lessons to suit different needs. Jonathan specialises in manual driving lessons and Under-17 programmes. He has a patient, calm and steady teaching style that really helps nervous drivers relax and grow in confidence. He can help with theory and hazard perception test prep, motorway lessons, refresher sessions and Pass Plus courses. Safety is always at the heart of his lessons and he works at your pace, so you build solid driving skills without feeling rushed. He also offers flexible lesson times to fit around your schedule.

Profile details

Vehicle

Vehicle details confirmed during booking

Availability

Evenings and Weekends

Languages

English

Areas covered

Darlington

Nervous learners Refreshers Motorway Pass Plus Test retakes

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Reviews

25 learner reviews

5.0/5
Nigel Maguire Feb 2026

Thank you Jonathan for picking up the pieces when my daughter's driving instructor folded. You did an amazing job getting her to pass the first time and she really appreciated your calm and measured instructions and learning approach. I would highly recommend Ambition Driving School for anyone wanting to learn from the best in the business.

Judy Scullion Feb 2026

My daughter has been learning with Jonathan at Ambition driving school and he is very good. He explains things well and makes sure she knows what she is doing and is comfortable doing it, before practicing a new maneuver. My daughter enjoys her lessons and is becoming a safe and confident driver. I would recommend Ambition to any learner.

Sarah Owen Feb 2026

I highly recommend this driving school for people who may be nervous about learning to drive. Jonathan is very patient and calm with new drivers and explains things in a very understanding way. Felt very comfortable in the car. Also, very flexible to work around your own schedule.

India Lyonette Feb 2026

Highly recommend Ambition driving school. Jonathan is very patient and calming. I felt very confident driving on my own when I passed my test 🙂 Ind

Calystos Black Feb 2026

Jonathan was fantastic, he was very patient, friendly, and calm and explained everything really well knowing all about how sometimes my autism can cause me to have issues.Thanks to him, I managed to pass both my theory and driving tests the first time which to me is a great achievement as usually I panic and forget everything when it comes to tests!I am looking forward to doing the Pass Plus with him soon too, Keep up the great work Jonathan and thanks loads!

Kate Feb 2026

I had some motorway driving lessons with Jonny as I wasn't confident at all. He was very patient and understanding which made a huge difference. Would highly recommend 🙂 Kat