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Manual Evenings Weekends Available soon

Lesson duration: 60 minutes

About Mike

Mike is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and the driving force behind Chequered Flag Driving School. He has built a strong reputation for relaxed, enjoyable and professional driving lessons in Cardiff and the nearby areas. With a high pass rate and hundreds of happy learners, he has a solid track record of helping people pass first time, often with very few minors. He is patient, clear when he explains things and easy to get on with, which really helps nervous drivers feel calm and confident behind the wheel. Based in Caerphilly, Mike covers Cardiff, Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport. He is reliable, organised and good at matching his teaching style to how you learn best, so you get proper one to one tuition that suits you. Mike offers 1 hour and 2 hour lessons, plus 10 hour block bookings, all with free access to Theory Test Pro. With quality tuition and a supportive, encouraging atmosphere, Mike is a great choice if you want to learn to drive safely and pass your test with confidence.

Services Offered

Nervous students welcome
Refresher lessons
Test retake support
Intensive courses
Motorway lessons
Pass Plus courses

Availability

Regular Working Hours

These are estimated standard hours. Contact the instructor to confirm their exact availability.

Monday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Areas Covered

Caerphilly

CF83 3QU • 10 mile coverage radius

Also serves:

Caerphilly Cardiff Newport Pontypridd

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Anonymous

Feb 16, 2026

Morning Mike! Just wanted to say a big thank you for getting Abbie and Sophie through their tests! I am so proud of them! I knew Abbie would pass cos she's a determined madame, But Sophie was full of self-doubt after her experiences with Kevin and th... ‎Kay Herbert‎

Anonymous

Feb 16, 2026

Passed first time in just 1 week with 2 minors.. Best driving instructor around, If anyone's thinking of learning with mark I'd defiantly recommend it. Was with BSM at first and got told I'd need at least 30 weeks to pass.. clearly not. Thank you! ‎Hassan Alhashimi

Anonymous

Feb 16, 2026

Mike is a brilliant driving instructor. He helped me boost my confidence in my own abilities as a driver, and I passed first time with only 3 driving faults. It helped that he pushes you that little bit further during lessons so you learn more and pr... ‎Becca Lloyd‎

Anonymous

Feb 16, 2026

Best driving instructor in wales with out doubt, anyone thinking about learning to drive with Mike, I recommend you 110%! I passed within 6 weeks with 1 minor... No need to say anymore really! Top man, top driving instructor! ‎Perrie Wilson‎

Anonymous

Feb 16, 2026

this is a post for anyone thinking to drive with mike, he is a expert skilled professional instructor and will tell you straight when your wrong and right. i went to the AA driving school first and what i learned in 6 hours with them i learned in 2 w... ‎Maythumb Kelaby

Anonymous

Feb 16, 2026

Passed first time with only one minor with Mike! Great teacher and a good friend too, id recommend chequered flag to anyone! ‎Nia Jones

Anonymous

Feb 16, 2026

I worked for the AA Driving School but decided to have my driving lessons with Mike! :) Definately the right decision, I passed first time! :) ‎Kate Wonnacott‎

Anonymous

Feb 16, 2026

Just wanted to say thanks for having the patience with me in my lessons and giving me confidence in my own ability! Also the reliability and friendliness of your service I have begun to enjoy driving :)! Francesca Smith

Anonymous

Feb 16, 2026

As an ex-driving instructor who has moved in to pastures new I can honestly say Mike was the best instructor I worked with. When choosing an instructor you are looking for them to be Reliable, Professional and definately good company (you spend quite... ‎Nick Flynn‎

Anonymous

Feb 16, 2026

Mike is the best driving instructor in Cardiff! Makes you feel really relaxed and safe in the car! I've recommended him to my sister and she's really excited about learning with him! ‎Hannah Williams‎

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Mike offers evening and weekend lesson slots in the Caerphilly area.
Mike offers manual driving lessons including nervous driver support, refresher lessons, intensive courses, motorway lessons, Pass Plus and test retake preparation.
You can send a free enquiry to Mike through their profile on MyInstructorFinder.
Mike provides driving lessons in Caerphilly.
Mike has 30 student reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.