Mick was fantastic throughout and got me passed a lot sooner than I expected!
Instructor profile
Mick Howell
York
Manual
From £36/hr
60 minute lessons
Transmission
Manual
Lesson price
From £36/hr
Experience
Verified ADI
Lesson length
60 mins
About Mick
Mick Howell is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in York and Scarborough. He's been teaching for years and has helped over 900 people pass their driving test, so he really knows his stuff. Mick's approach is all about building confidence and making sure you're a safe driver, not just someone who can pass a test. He's patient, supportive, and adapts his teaching to suit how you learn best, which is great if you're feeling nervous or need things explained clearly. His students often mention how he puts them at ease from the first lesson and genuinely cares about their progress. Mick offers intensive courses and semi-intensive options, which are popular if you want to learn faster than weekly lessons. He structures everything around your test dates to make sure you're fully prepared, and he's known for being reliable and professional. Whether you're a first-time learner, need refresher lessons, or have failed before, Mick's got the experience to help you get on the road confidently. He's a down-to-earth bloke who makes learning to drive an enjoyable experience, and his many positive reviews show just how much his students appreciate him.
Profile details
Vehicle
Vehicle details confirmed during booking
Availability
Lesson slots confirmed when we secure the offer
Languages
English
Areas covered
York
Nervous learners
Refreshers
Intensive
Test retakes
Reviews
9 learner reviews
5.0/5
Mick is an excellent driving instructor. The best aspect of his teaching is his commitment to teaching you how to drive well not just getting you through your test which leads to you becoming a better driver and gives you a better chance of passing the test.
Mick is an absolutely outstanding driving instructor. From my very first lesson with him, he created a supportive environment that made everything feel far less nerve wracking. His teaching style was always patient and tailored to how I learned best. Every lesson felt purposeful and I could see my confidence grow week by week. What really stood out is how genuinely invested he was in my progress. Thanks to Mick, I passed my test first time. If you're looking for an instructor who is patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely quite funny, I couldn't recommend him more. Thank you, Mick!
Just passed with Mick, highly recommend. Clearly cares about his students in a way that previous instructors haven't.
Mick is an incredible instructor. He helped to build my confidence. Every lesson was worthwhile, educational, and developed my driving ability. I will miss not having lessons with him, but his teachings will forever be remembered. Thank you for helping me pass. Cannot recommend him more!!
Mick is a fantastic instructor! His approach to driving tuition helped me build the confidence that I needed to be able to tackle driving without feeling anxious. I would fully recommend him to anyone who needs refresher sessions after a long absence from driving as the structure of his sessions put me at ease with driving so fast! We have already passed his details on to our friends who need a similar driving course!