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Here are some testimonials from past customers……..


Hannah Downs

I would highly recommend John’s driving school. He’s very calm whilst teaching,  and patient yet persistent with anything you’re struggling with or concerned about. His main aim is to ensure you become a safe, confident driver. Thanks a lot John!
Hannah Downs ( Passed Test October 2017 )


Danielle Naylor

‘I would highly recommend John at JDS driving. He’s such a fantastic instructor, made lessons fun and relaxed and would always go the extra mile to help me. Can’t thank him enough for all his help!’

Danielle Naylor ( Passed Test October 2017 )


 Jade Bridge

       Highly recommend JDS DRIVING LESSONS! John you are a fantastic instructor I really couldn’t of done it without you, such a brilliant instructor friendly, calm and VERY patient Haha going to miss you in the passenger seat! Thanks again for teaching me!!
Jade Bridge ( Passed Test August 2017 )
 

Craig Worton

   John has been a fantastic instructor, he takes the time to explain exactly what to do, how to do it and why – so you always feel capable and confident to attempt the next step. He was very flexible around my work, always punctual, fair and honest with me. Would recommend to absolutely everyone!

Craig Worton ( Passed Test August 2017 )


 

Mike Hughes

             I would highly recommend JDS driving Instructor, John. I have had a few instructors in the past but John was the best by far, he is patient and supportive and I could not have passed without him. Thanks John!

Mike Hughes  ( Passed test July 2017 )

Darren Carter

   I honestly couldn’t recommend John highly enough. He’s a brilliant instructor, who is friendly and very easy to get along with. John was an incredibly patient and calming instructor, giving guidance where needed but also instilling a great deal of confidence. He knew exactly where I needed to improve and focused on those areas in detail leading up to my test.

John was very flexible and reliable with my lessons, always managing to fit me in around my work.

Thanks for all your help John, I couldn’t have done it without you.

Darren Carter ( Passed test July 2017 )


Rachel Clayton

      I couldn’t recommend John enough he is a very friendly, patient, calm and confidence giving instructor who takes the time to explain any mistakes. Helping you to understand how to correct and improve. I highly recommend John to anyone wanting to learn how to drive. He is very reliable and flexible, always managing to fit me in for weekly lessons. Even though I work a mixture of different days an shifts. John really is an outstanding driving instructor who really seems to want his students to succeed.

Thank you john for helping me pass my test with just 3 faults.

Rachel Clayton ( Passed test July 2017 )


 

Vanessa Lee

       John has been the most supportive and patient driving instructor. I was a very nervous beginner but he soon put my nerves to rest on my very first lesson. He is very reliable and flexible and never let me down. I will be recommending him to friends and neighbours as he is by far the best and I couldn’t have got this far without him. 
Vanessa Lee ( Passed test July 2017 )
 

Brogan Fox

    

      Thank you so so much for everything John! Couldnt of done it without you! Best instructor there is thanks for all your patience

 

Brogan Fox  ( Passed test June 2017 )

Heather Scott

   “I would highly recommend John as a driving instructor. After driving in my own car for almost a year (with supervision) I had picked up a few bad habits which I was keen to get rid of before my test. John was incredibly helpful and I became a much calmer driver under his instruction. He was also very knowledgable when it came to the test routes, which was particularly useful as I didn’t know Salford especially well. I was incredibly pleased with my test result – a pass with no faults! I cannot thank you enough, John!”

Heather Scott ( Passed Test June 2017 )


Sean Stoakes

     Highly recommend JDS driving lessons. John was a patient and informative instructor who was great at highlighting and working on where I needed to improve as well as building my confidence behind the wheel. He was excellent at working my lessons in around my working hours. If you’re learning to drive, I couldn’t recommend John more.

Sean Stoakes  ( Passed test June 2017 )


Helena Law

 

       Thank you so much John! I couldn’t have done it without your patience. You kept me calm and ran through things until I was confident and I can’t thank you enough! I will definitely recommend you to  my friends who are thinking of learning 🙂

Helena Law ( Passed test June 2017 )


Alex Riley

 

Thank you John!! You really are the best teacher, thank you for being so patient with me and giving me confidence, i will definitely be recommending you!

Alex Riley ( Passed test June 2017 )

 


Sam Smith

    I cannot thank you enough john! I passed both my theory and practical first time thanks to your help. You always had the confidence in me when i doubted myself. when i was getting near to my practical test and my nerves was through the roof, he calmed me down and offered to do a mock test with him so i could prepare myself for the actual test, this helped me out so much! not many instructors out there that you can have a laugh with, I was always excited for the next lesson. highly recommended.

Sam Smith ( Passed test May 2017 )

 


Ayo Ogunshakin

 

    Thank you so so much to John! He is an absolutely fantastic teacher who I would and will recommend to anyone. I’ve had two other driving instructors in the past but he is by far the best. He is patient and a great teacher who built my confidence massively. I can’t thank him enough!

Ayo Ogunshakin ( Passed Test May 2017 )

 

 


James Willett

         John was a very supportive and patient instructor who offered me help and support throughout . I failed my theory several times but John never critized or made me feel hopeless , he gave me the confidence to ‘re sit and after passing we put in for my practical and I passed 1st time . With college and work I couldn’t commit to the same time each week but John was able to jig his times and always manage to fit me in . Because of John I’m picking up my 1st car today and so I have more  freedom and independency …. Thanks John

  James Willett  (Passed Test  May 2017 )


Row Shaw

Couldn’t have had a better instructor always patient and at ease. Would highly recommend. Thanks John

Row Shaw (Passed Test  April 2017 )

 

 

 


Bonnie Cassidy

 

Just want to say a big thank you to john, for helping me pass my test. Really couldn’t have done it without you your patience has been outstanding! Would recommend to anyone!

Bonnie Cassidy ( Passed April 2017 )

 


Natasha Partington

 

    Thankyou so much for your help john. Would recommend too anyone you really boost up my confidence!!

Natasha Partington ( Passed March 2017 )

 

 

 


Ryan Hadcock

I would just like to thank you for all your help and patience, not only did I manage to pass my driving test in such a short space of time but I was also offered help to pass my theory as well.

  So once again thank you for all your help and I would highly recommend you to anyone who wants to start taking driving lessons

Ryan Hadcock ( Passed March 2017 )

Jennie Hughes

I couldn’t thank you enough John! You have been amazing and kept my confidence up, I couldn’t have done it without you!

Jennie Hughes ( Passed March 2017 )


Alisha Woodhouse

 

   A big thank you to john for all your patience with me, I would and have recommended him to all my friends who are first time drivers. John always made me feel very calm and I’m going to miss our lessons, thank you again!

Alisha Woodhouse ( Passed test February 2017 )

 


Rosie Bacon

 

Thank you so much, never thought I would be able to pass. You spoke kind words throughout learning and prepared me more than enough to be capable of passing today. Thank you again!

Rosie Bacon ( Passed January  2017 )

 


Erica Beamer

    John is an amazing driving instructor I was so nervous when I first booked in ( due to previous bad experience) but he made me feel so at ease, my nerves didn’t last long !! Such a honest genuine lovely guy … really didn’t think I’d ever pass my test but thanks to him building my confidence I did & will be forever grateful ! Always on time & tries his best to fit round people’s busy life’s … book in with John he’s the best
Erica Beamer ( Passed January 2017 )

Ellie Wrigley

I couldn’t recommended John enough as a driving instructor. He was very patient and an all round excellent teacher, who helped me overcome a lot of nerves with driving. John also went out of his way to accommodate our lessons around my schedule as much as he could, I could not have passed my test without him.

Ellie Wrigley  ( Passed January 2017 )

jack-williams

 

Thanks john i couldn’t have done it without you. john is a patient, calm and friendly instructor that explains every detail clearly so you know exactly what you are doing as soon as you step into the car. because of his calm personality, you always feel at ease and are always looking forward to the next lesson. i highly recommend john’s teaching to anyone and everyone. thanks again!

Jack Williams ( Passed November 2016 )

 

 

 

 


lyndsey-davidson

Absolutely amazing instructor. All round lovely guy. A huge thank you for all you help and support. If your looking for a reliable 1st class instructor you won’t find better 🙂

Lyndsey Davidson ( Passed test November 2016 )

 

 

 


george-waterhouse

“John is a fantastic driving instructor. As a previous victim of a fraudulent instructor who undermined my confidence as a driver as part of his trick, I was fairly nervous. When I met John I asked him to treat me as a complete beginner. After a couple of lessons John told me to book my test. Within a couple of months I had passed. John helped me overcome this past event and become a good driver. I had previously passed my theory test but it was due to run out as it had almost been two years. John encouraged me to book my practical test which I passed first time, saving me a great deal of money and effort. John really knows his stuff and I can’t recommend him enough.”

George Waterhouse ( Passed test October 2016 )


nathan-wakefield

 

     I couldn’t have wished for a better instructor! John is patient and explains mistakes so you understand how to correct them. He’s flexible, reliable and puts you at ease from the second you get in the car, encouraging you if you ever feel like it’s not going right. From theory to manoeuvres, he teaches you everything you need to know in plenty of time for your test leaving you well prepared. I will definitely recommend! Thank you!

Nathan Wakefield ( Passed October 2016 )

 

 

 


ben-cavanagh

   “John is a very good driving instructor, who’s very patient and understanding when you make mistakes. He’s very good at building up confidence behind the wheel and will always make you feel well prepared before the test. There is no better instructor out there!”

Ben Cavanagh ( Passed test October 2016 )

 

 

 


deena-campbell

 

I found John to be a patient, professional instructor. He was quick to spot where I was making errors and corrected them by helping me understand what I was doing wrong.

Deena Campbell ( Passed October 2016 )

 

 

 

 

 

 


Jodie Groom

 

   Thank you for helping me pass in just 3 months I couldn’t have passed without you. Thank you for all your patience and hard work with me! Would definitely recommend to everyone!

Jodie Groom ( Passed August 2016 )


Rachel Simonson

John is a great driving instructor. He is very patient, friendly, reliable, and puts you at ease if you’re feeling stressed or nervous. He explains things really well and is a very good teacher. I’d had a few instructors before John, but he is without a doubt the best. I will be recommending him to friends!

Rachel Simonson ( Passed July 2016 )

 

 

 

 


Olivia Carroll

   John is a patient instructor who always takes time to explain everything clearly and until you understand. I would strongly recommend John to anyone who is learning how to drive he’s a very friendly instructor and flexible with lesson times!

 

Olivia Carroll ( Passed test July 2016 )

 

 


Josh Wilson

 

  John was an excellent driving instructor, very calm and patient, easy going and very approachable and is very flexible with lesson times I would highly recommend him!!

Joshua Wilson ( Passed July 2016 )

 

 


Georgia McManus

 

       John was very friendly and helpful throughout all of my lessons, and helped me feel at ease at times where I would feel panicked. The time of the lessons are very flexible and I don’t think I could have passed without his support.

Georgia McManus ( Passed June 2016 )


 

 


Claire Pringle

 

Couldn’t have asked for a more patient, understanding or friendlier instructor! Looked forward to every lesson and John encouraged and taught in such a way that made learning to drive enjoyable! John didn’t just teach me to drive, he explained the reasons behind things and this made learning much easier. Would recommend learning with John to anyone and everyone! Amazing teacher!

  Claire Pringle ( Passed June 2016 )

 

 

 


Alex Ellis Thornton

  John was a great instructor who keeps you calm through out your lessons and through all situations that may occur. John also gets information over to you quick and effectively, he also try’s his best to fit you in when you want to book a lesson. John is extremely good at making sure you feel confident about your test.

Alex Ellis-Thornton.  Passed- June 2016

 

 

 

 


Jack Worrall

 

John is a patient and encouraging instructor who helped develop me as a driver from the ground up, recognising my strengths and flaws early and working with me to improve them both step by step. Extremely personable and with a breadth of knowledge for all aspects of driving, he guided me to attaining a first time pass. I cannot recommend him enough.

  Jack Worrall    ( Passed June 2016 )

 

 


Orry

 

  John is simply a fantastic instructor! He is very friendly, patient and supportive, and I can not recommend him highly enough.
Orry Verducci    ( Passed May 2016 )

 

 


Charlotte Read

 

  A very reliable and professional instructor who made learning to drive easy and enjoyable. Have recommended to a lot of friends!

 

Charlotte Read ( Passed Test May 2016 )

 

 

 


Hannah Bosnjak

 

Thanks John for getting me through learning to drive, and keeping me motivated and determined to pass! John is an excellent, patient instructor, with a calm and friendly manner. He puts you at ease as soon as you get in the car and explains things clearly, so that you have a true understanding of different concepts. I was driving home on the East Lancs on my first ever lesson! John ensures that he focuses on areas of weakness that have been identified in previous lessons, and teaches the manouevres in a clear, structured way. I would highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive – brilliant! Thanks again John! 🙂 🙂

Hannah Bosnjak    ( Passed May 2016

 


 

Fran

 

Thanks John for being so patient and friendly when I was driving. I enjoyed new challenges every week, I had a great teacher and passed my test first time. Recommend 100%.

Francesca Grenan    ( Passed April 2016 )

 

 

 


Richard Harris

 

     John is a fantastic instructor who will guide you to becoming a safe and conscientious driver. I enjoyed learning with John as he would tailor lessons to improve on my weak spots and any grey areas I encountered whilst learning. I never felt pressured or too far out of my comfort zone behind the wheel and I now feel confident to take on any road safely. I’d recommend John to all of my friends and I’m grateful for the times he needed to change his schedule to suit me!

Richard Harris     ( Passed April 2016 )

 


 

 

Chris Fleming
John is an amazing instructor, very patient and offered all the support I needed to pass my test 1st time, I would recommend him to anyone thinking of doing lessons, thankyou for everything john! Really appreciate it, 5* top quality instructor!


Chris Fleming    ( Passed April 2016 )

 

 

 

 


Charlotte Searle

After shopping around for driving instructors for a good while I stumbled upon John’s facebook page and saw nothing but good reviews, and he did not disappoint. He is so patient and put me very at ease, allowing me to go from a nervous driver with no experience at all on my first lesson, to developing a high standard of driving that allowed me to pass my test first time. Would recommend him to anyone, thank you John! 🙂
Charlotte Searle    ( Passed March 2016 )

 

 

 


 

 

TommmJohn is a patient and brilliant instructor. I always felt relaxed whilst driving and I learnt a lot on every lesson. Wouldn’t of passed as fast with anyone else. Highly recommend to anyone.
Tom Hamblin    ( Passed March 2016 )

 

 

 


Paloma Todd

  Thank you John for everything! For all the people out there thinking about taking any lessons I strongly recommend him. I started having lessons with one of those big companies, but after lots of money and time wasted I couldn’t see any progress in my driving, so I decided to look somewhere else. John was just what I needed. No wasted time at all, every second of the time you pay, you are behind the wheel practicing. He is friendly but straight to the point and a great instructor. His priority is to get his students to pass the test and you can tell. He has loads of experience and is great at preparing you for the day. I went to the test feeling confident and aware of everything I needed to look out for thanks to his guidance. Now I am over the moon I passed!!!!
Paloma Villavicencio Todd    ( Passed Febuary 2016 )

 


 

Candice Fawcett

‘John is amazing instructor and has taught me a lot and built my confidence with driving throughout the year I taught with him, he is very calm and reassuring and is great with people who are nervous with tests as myself and can always work around yourself and manages to fit you in all the time, thanks John!.’
Candice Fawcett     ( Passed January 2016 )

 

 

 

 


 

 

Toni Shelvey

    Learning to drive with JDS driving school is one of the best choices I have ever made, from the moment I begun my lessons John made me feel very comfortable and was very supportive. I felt like he understood my learning style and was very adaptable to my nerves which helped me pass my test. He helped me overcome areas I didn’t feel comfortable with very quickly and had me driving well in no time at all. I have recommended john to family and friend as would to anyone thinking of doing their lessons. If you are looking for an experienced driving instructor then JDS driving school is the one to choose.

Toni Shelvey    ( Passed January 2016 )

 


 

 

Kerry Joynson

Couldn’t of asked for a better driving instructor! I don’t think I could have passed first time without John. He is patient, helpful, friendly and supportive. Would highly recommend him to anyone! Thanks again John!!!


Kerry Joynson    ( Passed January 2016 )

 

 

 


 

 

Hollie Barker

“John was a great driving instructor and was really patient whilst I got used to every new thing I learned. Always explained everything thoroughly and gave me the confidence to pass my test first time. Thank you again!”
Hollie Barker    ( Passed Test January 2016 )

 

 

 


Beth Dixon

 

John is a really friendly patient driving instructor, who will try his upmost hardest to fit you in when’s best! He pushes you to achieve the best you can.
Beth Dixon ( Passed Test November 2015 )

 

 


 

Kirsty Dawson

 

     I would highly recommend John to anyone looking for an instructor. He is so patient and encouraging and has a great way of making you feel totally at ease in the car. I’m so thankful I found John as I had massively lost confidence in my driving after previously failing. He explains everything so well, lets you know if something isn’t quite right and is full of praise if you do something good. Thanks John!!!!!!

Kirsty Dawson ( Passed Test November 2015 )

 

 

 


Jools Hope Thank you so much John! You have been the best teacher/instructor (in any subject) that I have ever had. You explained everything in simple detail and made sure I understood it. You are extremely friendly, really patient, very helpful and you pushed me to achieve much higher than my best… I found myself looking forwards to my lessons every week just to get back in that car and have a great time talking and laughing! You listened to me and took an interest in what was happening in my life at the time. You always knew what to say to make me either laugh or direct me in a positive way… I will miss your hilarious one liners and all the other jokes. Thank you again for everything! –

Jools Hope ( Passed test October 2015 )

 


 

 

Rachel Morley

 

“John is a fantastic driving instructor. Patient, friendly and calm he put me at ease from my first lesson. I came back to driving having failed my first test 3 years ago and never driven since. With John I passed my test in just a few months which I never thought would be possible. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great instructor. Thank you John!”
Rachel Morley ( Passed October 2015 )

 


Dylan Gibson

 

    John was a fantastic instructor I would recommend him to anyone, friendly, helpful, patient, supportive and outgoing, he made driving lessons exciting. He was adaptable to my needs and always went the extra mile to help me. Couldn’t of done it without him thank you John. Great man, great teacher!


Dylan Gibson ( Passed September 2015 )

 


Charlene Camilleri

 

    I couldn’t of asked for a better driving instructor!
John is a very nice friendly person, easy to get on with most importantly he can have a laugh!
He made my lessons enjoyable, Would definitely give him a 10 out of 10!
Charlene Camilleri ( Passed August 2015 )

 

 


Ciara McDonnell

    Thanks John for helping me build my confidence and thoroughly preparing me for my test.
I would never have passed first time without John being patient and taking the time to explain certain things in a way in which I understood.
I would 100% recommend John to anybody looking to start their driving lessons!!!


Ciara McDonnell ( Passed August 2015 )

 


Jade Neal

 

    Was always made to feel so comfortable and completely got my money’s worth and more, I couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor.

Jade Neal ( Passed July 2015 )

 

 

 

 


James Taylor

 

“I’d recommend John to anyone, he takes the time to explain things in a patient way, so you truly enjoy learning to drive”

James Taylor ( Passed July 2015 )

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 

 

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  • TESTIMONIALS

    'I cannot recommend John Scott more highly. He is highly skilled, knowledgeable and has brilliant observational abilities. What I particularly appreciated was John's calm, factual approach to learning to drive and to keeping improving.  I cannot recommend him highly enough.

     

    I want to praise John's openness and willingness to take on several challenges which I presented as a student. I have been profoundly deaf since early adulthood so could not listen to instructions while driving; I also chose to drive only automatic cars - which meant using my own car for the lessons. With extreme patience and a positive constructive approach to the lessons, I found myself gaining in confidence - far more than I ever expected to.

     

    I cannot recommend John more highly. You will be in very safe and professional hands if you opt to learn with him. If I can do it, so can you!'

    Jane Cordell (Passed March 2023

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    Test pass

    I would recommend John to anyone and everyone. He is patient, consistent and works quickly and efficiently -always on time and very flexible with lessons. My lessons were an absolute joy - having had a couple of previous instructors I haven't always enjoyed driving lessons like I did with John. I can't thank JDS enough for helping me to pass with a handful of minors! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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