Parkhead School Of Motoring

Information about Parkhead School Of Motoring
BT43 5HU, Ballymena
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Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Parkhead School Of Motoring:
Parkhead School of Motoring is renowned for its outstanding driving instruction led by the amazing Diane. With her calm demeanor and patient approach, she has helped numerous learners to feel relaxed and confident behind the wheel.
Highlights:
- Highly recommended for her friendly and accommodating nature.
- Exceptional ability to instill confidence and reduce anxiety in nervous drivers.
- Creative teaching methods, including memorable sayings that aid learning.
- Flexibility in scheduling lessons to accommodate students' needs.
- Proven track record of students passing their driving tests on the first attempt.
While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, some learners noted her direct communication style. However, this has often been appreciated as it provides clarity during the lessons.
Overall, Diane from Parkhead School of Motoring is described as an excellent instructor who truly cares about her students, making her a top choice for anyone looking to learn how to drive.
Parkhead School Of Motoring: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I had an excellent experience learning to drive with Diane, she is lovely and a great instructor who kept calm, patient and gave good guidance at all times which helped me pass my test. I would recommend Diane to any new drivers.
Fantastic experience: Diane is a wonderful instructor, throughout my lessons she remained level headed and gave me constant and clear advice. She also gave me great tips for successful learning. I would recommend Diane to every learner I know from all stages.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic teaching and past my test in no time through this
Fantastic experience: Diane was a lovely person and a great instructor, always filled me with confidence throughout lessons and my test.
Fantastic experience: Diane was an amazing instructor. Great information and sayings to keep important details locked in your head. Very patient and great at keeping nerves under control.
Fantastic experience: Diane was an absolutely amazing driving instructor. She is so calm and patient and helped me settle my nerves greatly. From the very first lesson she put me at such ease which enabled me to pass. Diane is a wonderful woman and I can’t thank her enough for everything.
Fantastic experience: Diane was an amazing driving instructor, she has so much patience and encouragement to offer and helped me build my confidence within the first few lessons. Her calmness and special sayings like “tricky one” made my driving lessons stress free and helped me learn skills a lot quicker. Diane is such a lovely person and I would highly recommend her as an instructor.
Fantastic experience: I passed my test with Diane 25 years ago. Diane is such a patient, considerate and positive person. Totally recommend, even after all this time
Fantastic experience: Diane is one of the friendliest, most patient and calmest people you’ll meet! Since starting my lessons with Diane in April, after only a few months, i was able to pass both my theory and practical tests first time. All of this along with her teachings and her small (but very effective) sayings are what helped boost my confidence in my own driving and allowed me to be able to drive safely and confidently. Diane also taught my two sisters to drive and they both passed first time too. Highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an instructor to teach them to drive.
Fantastic experience: Diane taught me to drive many years ago, she was very patient and calmed my nerves with her reassurance. I passed with no minors thanks to her.
Fantastic experience: Diane is an amazing instructor! Would not have passed my test without her…highly recommend her!!!
Fantastic experience: Diane was very helpful and kind when I was learning as a very nervous driver. She made it easier with sayings like “tricky ONE” which made it easier to remember what to do. She got me through my theory and driving tests both first try. Couldn’t recommend anyone better! We definitely had some good fun on the lessons!! ⭐️⭐️
Fantastic experience: Diane is an excellent driving instructor! So patient and fills you with confidence. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Diane is absolutely amazing. Her teaching skills are brilliant. She makes you feel so comfortable and confident. And gets you through first time. Such a pleasure would highly recommend!!!
Fantastic experience: Diane was a wonderful instructor and Evie passed quickly. Diane made lessons fun and had memorable messages to help our daughter learn. I think our whole family will always ‘creep and peep’ as we approach a junction!!
Fantastic experience: Diane was really kind and patient with me. She taught me so well and I passed my test quickly thanks to her!
Fantastic experience: Diane, is an amazing instructor, passed first time, with absolutely no problem.
Fantastic experience: Another pass with Diane, would highly recommend, she is very patient, very friendly and goes out of her way to help you, thank you x
Fantastic experience: I had a good few instructors and failed a few tests before learning with Diane - she is just the loveliest and calmest instructor and helped me to pass my test confidently. I highly recommend taking lessons with Diane as she is a reassuring and supportive teacher, will never get angry with your mistakes. Such a beautiful person and I will miss our lessons! Thanks Diane
Fantastic experience: I am delighted with the professionalism of Diana instruction in every detail of what is needed to achieve the desired level of Driving standard and to the requirements of the examination and conclusion of a successful test and pass results!!
Fantastic experience: Passed first time! Great instructor, would recommend to anyone
Fantastic experience: An excellent driving instructor, first rate in every way. Calm, collected and very patient. Could not recommend her highly enough!
Fantastic experience: Diane is an absolutely brilliant driving instructor, and got me through theory and practical tests both first time. She is quick to pick up and help you correct any mistakes, and talk about how we could’ve dealt with the situation better. She has many wee rhymes that still go through my head every time we start off or come near a junction.
Fantastic experience: Diane is a fair and very level-headed instructor who is not afraid of those who have no driving experience at all! She made my driving experience easy with smart rhymes which still run through my head when i’m driving alone. This made manoeuvres very easy to remember due to her catchy phrases. She is also very accommodating when it comes to scheduling lesson times and is always very quick to reply. Diane prepared me very well by sending me messages of stuff i had to remember the night before. Thank you Diane, I couldn’t recommend you more!
Fantastic experience: Diane had helped me to pass my test in 10 weeks. She is lovely and very patient and I would recommend her to anybody. Thank you so much Diane x
Fantastic experience: My daughter Katie has just passed her driving test today for the first time with Diane. Diane is a highly qualified instructor and Katie would highly recommend her to anyone of any age. She is very kind, very friendly and very patient. Katie had no experience at all in driving before she went for her first lesson and Diane helped boost her confidence greatly.
Fantastic experience: Diane is a great instructor. She is very knowledgeable and also flexible with appointments. I would definitely recommend Parkhead school of motoring.
Fantastic experience: Diane is so patient and calm, has such a friendly personality and makes you feel relaxed. A wonderful teacher. I highly recommend Diane to anyone learning to drive.
Fantastic experience: Dianne is a brilliant instructor with years of experience, she is very attentive and will help you achieve your goal of passing your test. I can’t thank her enough for helping me with my driving and helping me pass my test. I would highly recommend Dianne as your instructor. Dianne has her little sayings and really helps you understand ways to drive better she is kind and calm when out driving with her too. Best instructor i’ve ever had.
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Diane such a patient and caring lady who helped my son achieve his dream off driving very quickly.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Diane, she is a great driving instructor I’m so glad I choose Diane to learn how to drive, couldn’t thank her enough for everything
Fantastic experience: Diane is a fantastic driving instructor! She made me feel at ease from the very first lesson, would totally recommend to anyone!
Fantastic experience: Great experience and wonderful teacher, my anxiety disappeared straight away with Dianne
Fantastic experience: Diane is a brilliant instructor who I can’t recommend highly enough for helping me pass my driving test first time. She is patient, explains everything in a way that is easy to understand and ensures you are confident and well prepared to take your test.
Fantastic experience: Diane is a fantastic driving instructor who I can highly recommend. She has years of experience and you can certainly tell this. She is so patient and calm and has a great way of explaining driving techniques-her wee sayings for various things just stick in your head!! She has such a friendly personality and is so accommodating with her lessons. A superb teacher!
Fantastic experience: Diane went above and beyond to help me pass my test, I truly couldn’t have done it without her. Not only is she an amazing driving instructor but a kind, gentle & motivating person! I couldn’t recommend her enough. Her patience and understanding is unmatched.
Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend Diane enough. She is an excellent driving instructor who made me feel at ease in all my lessons, staying patient as she taught me the best way to drive giving excellent memorable tips along the way .She is very friendly, flexible and accommodates everyone.
Fantastic experience: Diane is a fantastic driving instructor. My son enjoyed his lessons and Diane was so accommodating when a cancellation came up for a test, ensuring that a lesson would be provided beforehand and that her car would be available. Will definitely be using Diane again for lessons for my next child. Thoroughly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Great instructor would highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Diane is an exceptional driving instructor! Her patience and expertise made my learning experience enjoyable and stress-free. She provided clear instructions and helpful tips, boosting my confidence behind the wheel. Diane's dedication to safety and her encouraging approach are truly commendable. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking driving lessons.
Fantastic experience: Diane is an overall excellent driving instructor, I couldn’t have passed without her. She was so helpful and patient with me. She is a lovely and kind person too which always helps when you’re a first time driver. I couldn’t recommend Diane enough.
Fantastic experience: An absolute pleasure learning how to drive with Diane, right from the start to finish 10/10. Thank you again
Fantastic experience: Passed first time with Diane fantastic driving instructor highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Diane is such a nice person and makes driving with her so enjoyable. Always fits you in and goes above and beyond. Would highly recommend her to any L driver. Absolute ⭐️
Fantastic experience: I started learning to drive with Diane as a complete beginner and in a short space of time was able to take and pass my test. From my first lesson Diane made me feel comfortable and at ease and has a way of teaching that's both direct and fun. Thank you for all the help and encouragement Diane! I'm going to really miss the lessons.
Fantastic experience: Taught both our daughter and son, first class lady would highly recommend 5 stars!!
Fantastic experience: Anyone looking to learn how to drive, I would highly recommend Diane. She is an extremely amazing teacher, so friendly, pleasant and has lots of patience. Diane is so flexible when booking lessons and she always replied quickly after their lesson. So without a doubt I would advise anyone needing an instructor to go with Diane as she is SIMPLY THE BEST!!
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor with with reliable and thorough instructions.
Fantastic experience: Diane is a great driving instructor who will lead you in the right direction and ensure you pass your test first time!
Fantastic experience: Diane definitely helped me so much, very patient with me and believed in me the very best, best instructor about
Fantastic experience: the best driving instructor ever! if it weren’t for diane, i would not have been able the drive the way that i do now. i would absolutely recommend her to anyone!
Fantastic experience: Diane is a fantastic driving instructor. She taught myself to drive and now also my son, who passed his test today after only 5 lessons! Diane is a lovely person, very patient, takes time to explain everything and boosts your confidence so much. Myself and Dylan highly recommend booking Diane for lessons.
Fantastic experience: Diane is a great driving instructor. Very informative and will make sure you pass your test without a problem
Fantastic experience: Diane is a brilliant instructor who is so patient and accommodating!! Would highly recommend her to anyone :)
Fantastic experience: Diane was fantastic during all of my lessons with her and she has taught me unbelievably, one of the best driving instructors around, defiantly recommend
Fantastic experience: Diane is so lovely and such an amazing instructor and helped me pass first time made me feel at such ease when learning and was so patient with me would recommend to anyone
Fantastic experience: Diane is amazing. She taught my son who stopped and started with his lessons. She was so patient with him. Would definitely recommend and I’ll be using Parkhead school of motoring again for my other son come the time.
Fantastic experience: Best driving instructor! Diane helped me pass first time and is a great instructor. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
Fantastic experience: Diane was amazing, has the best patience which really helps when learning to drive. couldn’t have done it without her help
Fantastic experience: Diane is a great instructor who will ensure that you’re 100% ready for your test. She is extremely patient and accommodating. Diane will make you a confident and reliable driver. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone.
Fantastic experience: Diane is a brilliant driving instructor, she gave me so much confidence in driving and made sure that learning to drive was fun, I highly recommend Diane to anyone who’s wanting to learn to drive, thanks again Diane for everything, I hope to see you on the road soon, Thanks Jessica
Fantastic experience: Diane is a fantastic instructor. She taught both of my daughters as they learnt to drive and her good humour, patience and wisdom were crucial in their success. We cannot speak highly enough of her. Superb!
Fantastic experience: Diane is a very calm instructor who instils confidence in her learners. I would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Diane is a fantastic driving instructor who helped me pass my test first time. She is very patient as an instructor and extremely flexible date and time-wise.
Fantastic experience: Best driving instructor there is!!! Diane taught me so much and helped me pass first time, can’t thank her enough!!
Fantastic experience: Diane is a really great instructor, it's my first time to drive in righthand drive you know, it's not easy for me because i used to drive in lefthand drive in our country and in our country is always on the right, so it's opposite here in NI, but Diane make it easy for me, so that is why i passed the test with confidence and im so happy with that. Diane is so friendly instructor, kind, calm and polite. Diane keep pushing me to believe myself that i can do it and i can pass the test, Thank you again Diane i hope you help more people to be a good driver
Fantastic experience: Diane was an extremely helpful and lovely driving instructor. She was patient yet still an amazing teacher. She was also very flexible and could work around your schedule. I really liked having Diane as my instructor and would recommend her to anyone.
Fantastic experience: I was able to pass my test first time thanks to Diane. She is very lovely and reassuring, making me feel at ease for my test. i would highly recommend her.
Fantastic experience: I couldn’t recommend Diane enough for being an amazing driving instructor. As someone learning to drive for the first time, Diane was able to explain tips in simple ways which made it a lot easier to learn. She is very accommodating and ensured I was ready for my test by refreshing my memory on tips she had taught me for manoeuvres etc. which put my nerves at ease for my test which I was able to pass very quickly after my 17th birthday thanks to her help. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: passed first time with diane, such a lovely instructor and would definately recommend :))
Fantastic experience: Diane is a fantastic Driving instructor, who’s pass rate speaks for itself. I was late to learning to drive, as I didn’t have a lot of confidence in my abilities to do so. Diane instilled confidence in me from the beginning. Explaining everything in simple terms, ensuring learning was fun and my confidence grew as I learned. Diane is incredibly accommodating, and does what she can to work lessons around you. Thank you Diane, for your kindness and patience. I don’t think I could have passed with anyone else.
Fantastic experience: Diane is an all-round fantastic instructor. She was extremely patient with me throughout all of my lessons and helped to build my confidence. She is very accommodating and will work around to suit you. I highly recommend to anyone learning to drive.
Fantastic experience: Diane taught me so well it allowed me to pass first time, taught everything so well and in a way it stuck forever. Will do everything to help and teach you how to drive Couldn't recommend high enough!
Fantastic experience: Diane is a really nice woman who helped me pass first time today. She is very friendly and made me feel at ease when driving. She is very flexible and is happy to work around what suits you.
Positive experience: Good instructor, passed first time. Diane can be very direct when telling you something.
Fantastic experience: Diane is an amazing instructor and had faith in me from the start and i couldn’t of passed without her and she was the only person that could get through to me and make me use my mirrors, would highly recommend to anyone trying to pass their test
Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Diane enough. She is a great instructor and got my son through his test on the 1st attempt even though the only driving time he got was when he had lessons. You won't go wrong by booking your lessons here !
Fantastic experience: Diane is a brilliant driving instructor who helped my son to pass his test first time today. She is very friendly and pleasant and made my son feel confident and at ease right from his first lesson. She is flexible and accommodating when organising lessons and responds promptly. I highly recommend her.
Fantastic experience: Massive thank you to Diane Johnston!! She is an amazing driving instructor and made me feel safe and calm behind the wheel at all times. She can get anyone through their driving test. Highly recommend!!
Fantastic experience: I was able to pass my test first time today thanks to Diane! Honestly could not recommend her enough, so so lovely and very patient!
Fantastic experience: 10/10 could not recommend enough. Just passed first time with Diane. A brilliant instructor, patience of a saint and I felt very confident with Diane. Brilliant
Fantastic experience: Diane is a lovely woman who made me feel very comfortable and relaxed behind the wheel of a car every lesson. She always gave me tips in a very memorable way and I had full trust in everything she was saying. Thanks to Diane, I was able to pass my driving test first time. I was also very nervous for my test, and she was able to accommodate an early morning lesson an hour before my test, which put me at complete ease! Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Diane taught both my daughters to drive and successfully guided them through their driving tests. She is a wonderful teacher, so kind and engaging, and she quickly instilled confidence in my daughters' as learner drivers. They both looked forward to their lessons and listened and acted upon everything Diane taught them. She is the reason they are both good young drivers to this day. If you're weighing up driving instructors I'd have no hesitation recommending Diane - put simply, she's the best.
Fantastic experience: Diane is a great driving instructor! She is calming and I always felt like I was improving after every lesson. Despite short notice on a test date due to the pandemic she managed to get me a pass first time.
Fantastic experience: I can’t express in words how amazing Diane is!!! She is such a lovely, kind lady and is the best driving instructor about. I would totally recommend her to anyone learning to drive, I was so nervous learning to drive but Diane always kept me calm and happy during my lessons. Her bubbly personality and patience is just amazing and so encouraging. I’m so grateful for her hours of teaching and help, I couldn’t of done it without her and I’m so grateful for her. She is an extraordinary instructor and just an amazing lady. I totally, totally recommend her for anyone.
Fantastic experience: Just passed first time with Diane. A brilliant instructor, so calming and reassuring all the way through. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
Fantastic experience: Just passed my test with Diane 1st time.Excellent instructor was very encouraging and very professional great communication would very highly recommend her.
Fantastic experience: I could not recommend Diane enough!! Throughout all my lessons Diane was always patient, kind and very understanding. As someone who had zero driving experience before, Diane helped me feel confident being behind the wheel. Diane is all round amazing. Such a lovely woman inside and out!
Fantastic experience: I would definitely recommend Diane, especially if you are nervous about driving and need someone calm and reassuring to teach you! Diane is always kind and encouraging and never runs out of patience! I also found her to be very flexible and willing to help in any way. 10/10
Fantastic experience: Diane is an excellent driving teacher. Informative, a good communicator and patient. I’ve passed my test first time thanks to her. Would highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Diane's an outstanding driving instructor that fills you with confidence and provides extremely helpful advice which is specifically tailored to you. Would highly recommend to anybody!!
Fantastic experience: Diane is a wonderful teacher with great knowledge of the road and I could not have passed without her. I can't recommend her more. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fantastic experience: I would have no hesitation in recommending Diane to any Learner Driver. She was so accommodating and encouraging and had my son ready for his test in a few lessons. She is brillant!!
Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Diane enough! She really helped me gain my confidence again after a short break from learning to drive leading me to pass the test first time !! Thank you so much Diane :)
Fantastic experience: Would have no hesitation in recommending Diane to any learner driver. Friendly, encouraging and an excellent instructor. Diane taught my son and he learned so much in only a few lessons and passed first time.
Fantastic experience: Diane is an absolute pleasure to learn you how to drive I went through so many different driving instructors and felt like I wasn't getting anywhere. This woman has patience of a Saint I would highly recommend her to anyone she never doubted me once she believed in me from the moment I got in her car
Fantastic experience: Diane is an excellent driving instructor and such a lovely person. She made me feel fully prepared and relaxed for my driving test and has the patience of a saint. She is very flexible with lessons and tries to accommodate you as best she can. Would definitely recommend.
Fantastic experience: Diane is a lovely, patient driving instructor who goes the extra mile to prepare you for your driving test. I would highly recommend her!
Fantastic experience: Big thanks to Diane for teaching me to drive! I passed my test first time round and owe it all to her! Shes a lovely person and easy to get on with! Would definitely recommend! Thanks again!
Fantastic experience: Diane is a lovely woman who made me feel very comfortable and relaxed behind the wheel of a car. She always gave me tips in a very memorable way and I had full trust in everything she was saying. Thanks to Diane, I was able to pass my driving test first time. Highly recommend!
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