Mark Bentley

Instructor profile

Mark Bentley

Stoke on Trent

5.0 from 7 reviews
Manual 60 minute lessons

Transmission

Manual

Lesson price

Confirmed before booking

Experience

Verified ADI

Lesson length

60 mins

About Mark

Mark Bentley is a friendly, patient driving instructor based in Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent. He's one of the owners of What The L Driving School, which he runs with Jacqui Smith. They've got 40 years of combined experience in driver training, and they're both Grade A instructors with a high pass rate. Mark's approach is all about creating a relaxed, enjoyable lesson environment where you can build confidence quickly, especially if you're feeling nervous or have pre-test jitters. He offers manual and automatic lessons, and he's happy to teach in Urdu, Punjabi, or Turkish if that's more comfortable for you. Beyond standard lessons, Mark provides refresher courses, Pass Plus, and even instructor training through their ORDIT team. He's also BTEC level 4 accredited in driver coaching, so you're in good hands. Give him a call to chat about getting started.

Profile details

Vehicle

Vehicle details confirmed during booking

Availability

Evenings and Weekends

Languages

English

Areas covered

Stoke on Trent

Nervous learners Refreshers Intensive Pass Plus Test retakes

Reviews

7 learner reviews

5.0/5
Anonymous Mar 2026

Feeling really good as I have passed my driving test for the 1st time with only 2 driver faults, thanks to my instructor Jacqui Smith of What the L driving school. Jacqui has taught me from my very ... Daniel Machin I really appreciate the support and the patience that Jacqui showed to me I wouldn´t be able to have passed my driving test without her keen eye for the detail, which helped me work on my weak ... peter

Anonymous Mar 2026

I really appreciate the support and the patience that Jacqui showed to me I wouldn´t be able to have passed my driving test without her keen eye for the detail, which helped me work on my weak ... peter

Anonymous Mar 2026

passed my driving test for the 1st time with only 2 driver faults, thanks to my instructor Jacqui Smith of What the L driving school.

Anonymous Mar 2026

passed my driving test without her keen eye for the detail, which helped me work on my weak .

Natalie Stringer Mar 2026

I would highly recommend anyone learning to drive to use What the L Driving. I had lessons with Mark, and passed on my second attempt. Mark is a very good driving instructor, he makes the lessons rela ... Amy Jordan I have currently being having lessons with Jacqui smith for about 5 months. I was with another instructor and felt I was getting nowhere and not receiving any help with my faults. Since going with Jac ...

Natalie Stringer Mar 2026

I have currently being having lessons with Jacqui smith for about 5 months. I was with another instructor and felt I was getting nowhere and not receiving any help with my faults. Since going with Jac ...