
Your Pass Driving School

Information about Your Pass Driving School
Opening hours
- sunday: 8h-17h
- monday: 7:30-21h
- tuesday: 7:30-21h
- wednesday: 7:30-21h
- thursday: 7:30-21h
- friday: 7:30-21h
- saturday: 8h-17h
Manual, Automatic and Electric Driving Lessons in Dunfermline and all around Fife
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Your Pass Driving School:
Your Pass Driving School is widely recognized for its exceptional driving instruction and supportive environment. Many students have praised the school for helping them overcome anxiety, with instructors like Gary, Jamie, and John noted for their calm and patient teaching styles. Here are some highlights:
- Students reported gaining confidence and preparing effectively for driving tests, often passing on their first attempt.
- The school offers flexible booking options and provides a wealth of online resources, including informative YouTube videos that supplement the learning experience.
- Instructors are described as friendly, approachable, and dedicated to tailoring lessons to meet individual needs, making learning enjoyable and productive.
- Many reviews mention the importance of the supportive atmosphere, which allows learners to feel at ease during lessons, helping them to overcome nerves and develop their skills.
- There is a consistent emphasis on creating safe, capable drivers while ensuring the learning process is engaging.
While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there was a mention of occasional delays in communication during peak times. However, the school’s commitment to providing high-quality instruction and support has left a lasting impression on its students. Your Pass Driving School is genuinely recommended for anyone looking to learn to drive or improve their skills.
Your Pass Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Excellent driving school as I had a great experience preparing for my driving test with John. I needed to get my UK license as I had recently relocated to Scotland. I have driven in many different countries but needed to prepare for the UK driving test. I had a horrible experience with another school & instructor, which unfortunately many of my colleagues said was quite common. I knew I had to find someone who was understanding, calm and communicated well. John, was all that and more! I gained confidence and the familiarity of the area around Dunfermline. When John was sure I was ready for the test, I passed it one the 1st try with only one minor. I was thrilled! I feel like a better driver after my lessons. In addition to the lessons, which were easy to book and suited my preferences for early morning lessons, they also have great videos to reinforce key learning points. Thanks John and the whole team at Your Pass Driving School!!
Thanks so much for the kind words. Congratulations again!
Fantastic experience: Fantastic Driving School – Highly Recommended! I had a wonderful experience learning to drive with Your Pass Driving School.My instructor, Jamie Mitchell, was incredibly helpful, patient, and professional throughout the entire process. Jamie’s clear teaching style and encouragement made me feel confident behind the wheel. He tailored each lesson to my needs, ensuring I fully understood every aspect of driving and safety. His calm and supportive approach helped me overcome my nerves, especially during tricky maneuvers. Thanks to Jamie’s excellent guidance, I passed my test with the help of Jamie! I highly recommend Jamie Mitchell and Your Pass Driving School to anyone looking for an outstanding driving instructor. Best regards, Hum Nath Pandey
Lovely review thanks so much
Fantastic experience: Firstly, wish I could give more than 5 stars! After several instructors over the years I never felt comfortable behind the wheel until I found Your Pass and Gary. His relaxed manner and way of teaching helped me feel more relaxed behind the wheel. I would highly recommend Your Pass to anyone.
Aw that’s lovely. Thanks so much. It was my pleasure helping you achieve your goal. Enjoy the freedom it brings!
Fantastic experience: Amazing! A big thank you to Gillian, an amazing instructor who is always calm and helpful
Lovely words thank you
Fantastic experience: So many good things to say about John. I did an intensive automatic driving course over a weekend, and John took so much time away from his family to make sure I was at the standard necessary for my driving test. John prioritised teaching me how to be a safe driver on unfamiliar roads, and forming better habits. Passing my driving test felt a natural outcome of learning to be a better, safer driver.
Thanks for such a nice review
Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience learning with Gillian and John, passed today with 2 minors
Thanks for the kind words
Fantastic experience: Passed my driving test first time thanks to Gary! I cannot recommend Your Pass enough, Gary is patient, explains everything fully (without making you feel silly) and easy to talk too! The whole driving experience was amazing. Thank you once again to Gary ☺️
Will miss our chats! Well done again on an excellent drive
Fantastic experience: John was a wonderful teacher with endless patience. He got me test-ready in a short period of time but also made sure I felt safe and confident in my skills.
Thanks for the kind words Hannah
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend! John was a great instructor, always remaining patient with me when I made a silly mistake and he explained everything to me in a way that made sense and didn’t over complicate or overwhelm me. I was nervous about starting lessons again but John was really encouraging and managed to help me relax and have a little bit of a laugh. Before my test John had made the change to Automatic so we couldn’t continue manual lessons in the driving school car, but he went out his way to keep me as a student and help me learn to drive my own car and continued to ensure I was test ready. As well as being a great instructor, it was easy to keep in contact with John and ask any questions I had. The online system for booking lessons was great for checking availability quickly and allowing for me to book lessons according to my own schedule. I also found the YouTube videos posted about the junctions and roundabouts informative and they helped to put my mind at ease on the lead up to my test. Thanks again to John, I passed with only 1 minor! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks so much for much for the kind words
Fantastic experience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (AMAZING) I cannot recommend Gary highly enough as a driving instructor! From the moment I began my lessons, I was extremely anxious about driving. However, Gary's calm and reassuring demeanor immediately put me at ease. He has a remarkable ability to adapt his teaching style to suit each individual's needs, ensuring that you feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. His patience and clear instructions made learning to drive an enjoyable experience, and his encouragement helped me overcome my fears. After about 11 hours of weekly lessons with Gary, I had to move down to London. I tried continuing my lessons there, but after one horrible experience, I immediately knew I needed to get back to Gary. I messaged him straight away to book an intensive driving course. His professionalism and dedication were evident as he swiftly arranged everything, and once again, his exceptional teaching skills shone through. If you're looking for a skilled, supportive, and adaptable instructor, Gary and the Pass Plus instructors in general are the perfect choice regardless of your age or abilities. Thank you, Gary, for helping me become a confident driver and for helping me pass my driving test on the first attempt!
Lora, thanks for the review, such kind words. I really appreciate that. It was my pleasure helping you achieve that outstanding result you really worked hard and you sure earned it. Very proud instructor. And thank you for the present - much appreciated thanks
Fantastic experience: I have had the absolute best learning experience with YourPass and specifically my instructor Jamie Lee Mitchell! I began this journey of learning to drive in February filled with anxiety and from day 1, Jamie has been nothing short of amazing - he has been so patient and calmed me down right away and made the whole experience fun and interesting too! I have had such a laugh during this time too which has overall improved my time learning and I even got to the point where I was enjoying driving and felt confident in my own abilities. I am over the moon to have passed first attempt with Jamie’s support behind me and I feel so proud of how far I have come since beginning in the park and ride car park feeling like 5mph was like 60mph! I could not recommend YourPass enough to anyone who is beginning to learn to drive! Such a lovely team overall and they have great videos to learn from online too! Thank you so much for everything!
Thanks for the kind words
Fantastic experience: I can't recommend John Jardine at Your Pass Driving School highly enough! As someone who was very anxious about learning to drive, John immediately put me at ease with his calm and patient approach. He was flexible, always keeping in touch and letting me know if any extra lesson slots became available. His support and encouragement significantly boosted my confidence, and his thorough teaching style ensured I was well-prepared for the test. I passed with only 1 minor! If you're looking for a driving instructor who truly cares about their students' success, contact John at Your Pass Driving School. Gary also runs a You Tube channel for Your Pass which was very informative for junctions, routes/roundabouts in Dunfermline before you tackle them yourself. The online booking system at Your Pass is great, making it easy to check availability and schedule lessons around your own schedule.
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such kind words. Congratulations again!
Fantastic experience: John is a fantastic teacher! He explains everything in such detail and with great patience - thank you!
Thank you Andro for the kind words
Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Your Pass, and Gary in particular, highly enough! I have learned to drive at a couple of different points in my life and had a decent basic understanding but always struggled with confidence and, as time went on without me feeling test ready and stop-starting lessons when I had tried previously, I started to put more and more pressure on myself because I just wasn’t getting there. At 33 I’d almost accepted I just wouldn’t be able to do it. I booked an intensive course with Your Pass which very much felt like one last throw of the dice. I passed last week - first time, with 4 minors. More than that, though, I have to say that Gary really helped coach me through my confidence issues - he was patient when my head would drop or I was harsh on myself and always found ways to help get me back on track. The techniques and reference points he taught me will stay with me for a long time and were genuinely pretty creative! We did 30+ hours of driving over the course of 5 days and I can genuinely say I really enjoyed it! Gary’s a great person, he’s a very patient instructor and Your Pass go above and beyond with all of the extra learning they can provide too, with videos and tutorials on YouTube. Donna was also always very helpful in managing my booking - so everyone I dealt with was great. Thank you again, I can never say it enough!
Thanks so much for the kind words. Much appreciated
Fantastic experience: I recently passed with Jamie West, he was patient and a brilliant laugh, it made the lessons go smooth and a great environment to learn in. I could not have passed or gained confidence in driving without his patience and help. I will miss the banter from the lessons now! Thanks Jamie!
Thanks for the kind words Jade and for choosing Your Pass
Fantastic experience: Jamie L has been such an amazing driving instructor and has had such a positive impact on my driving I couldn’t have done it without him! Id had some previous bad experiences with instructors and used to dread even going for lessons, would have panic attacks in the car and would leave my lessons in tears i honestly thought I’d never be able to pass my driving test. Jamie has been so supportive, calm and knowledgable from the moment I started with your pass even from our first lesson my confidence grew and I knew I’d finally found the right instructor for me everything finally made sense and I never once felt embarrassed or anxious in the car. He’s Very positive knowledge and made driving fun again. He made sure I always left the lessons having learned something new and gave positive feedback and constructive when I needed it. YouTube videos were a great help as well and he made sure I was more than prepared for my test. I would highly recommend Jamie to anyone learning to drive he’s a great instructor and a good laugh too 10/10
Lovely words, thanks so much
Fantastic experience: There were times I thought I would never get here because of my own self doubt, but with Gary's hard work, patience, and my determination to be on the road we made it! I passed on Monday with zero faults and couldn't have done it without Gary teaching me the way he has. Thank you again Gary, this is genuinely life changing for myself and the kids going forward. Would highly recommend anyone learning, to learn with Gary and the team at Your Pass.
Making me blush lol. Many thanks for the kind words
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Your Pass Driving School. They were very professional from my first inquiry right through to my test. My instructor was Gary, who is excellent at teaching and very easy to get along with. He is clearly passionate about his job. Not only does he teach lessons, but he also creates YouTube and podcast content, which I found to be a great resource. Gary had great knowledge of the test routes and made sure to cover any potentially tricky junctions, ensuring I was well-prepared for the test. I felt very comfortable in the car at all times and found each lesson to be the right challenge for me. The car I learned to drive in was a Nissan Leaf EV, which was smooth, quiet, and a great car all around for learning.
Thanks Alan, Appreciate the kind words
Fantastic experience: As soon as I had finished my first lesson I knew immediately this was the right one for me. I had struggled in the past and the experience and expert teaching I received allowed me to confidently pass my test. Truly I cannot thank those at Your Pass driving school enough for their support and encouragement. A fantastic driving school, truly insightful and professional. I would highly recommend this driving school. A massive thank you to Gary, I cannot thank you enough, appreciate all your help.
Thank you very much Hamish. Kind words indeed!
Fantastic experience: Passed today with 0 minors with help of my instructor John was an amazing instructor taught me everything I needed to know and couldn’t of asked for a better instructor.
Thanks for the kind words!
Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend my driving instructor Jamie enough! He gave me the tools and confidence I needed to pass my test. Always patient and learnt something new with each lesson. 10/10 Would recommend !
Thanks so much Natalie, very kind words indeed
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much, Gary! I was very nervous about learning to drive. Gary really made me feel at ease. He was patient, worked with me, and made it fun - such a great teacher. The YouTube videos really helped me and allowed me to revise on days I wasn't out driving. You can tell Gary really cares and wants the best for his students. I would highly recommend Your Pass Driving School All the best Gary!
Thanks so much for the kind words Emily
Fantastic experience: Amazing Driving School, their intensive course allowed me to pass in 6 days with an incredible instructor who allowed all lessons to be relaxed and allowed me to focus on what i wanted. 100% recommend
Thanks for nice words Rosie and for choosing Your Pass
Fantastic experience: Passed first time with Jaime brilliant teacher and makes you feel comfortable would highly recommend
Thanks for the nice feedback
Fantastic experience: Gary was a fantastic driving instructor. Very supportive and clear when providing advice. I found that when delivering constructive feedback that he did it in a way that made sense to me. Definitely a huge help guiding me through everything, allowing me to pass first time.
Thanks for the review. My pleasure getting you through it. Will miss our chats!
Fantastic experience: I really would recommend your pass if you're wanting to learn how to drive especially if your going with John Jardine, he is a really nice guy and really understanding he clearly takes time in teaching making sure you are ready for your test and he's also a great laugh and thank you for everything
Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: Passed last year thanks to the help of John. He was incredibly patient and supportive, helping me overcome my driving worries and pushing me when I was lacking in confidence. If it wasn’t for Johns teaching (and banter!) I wouldn’t be the driver I am today. I am forever grateful! Also the videos on Your Pass YouTube channel are excellent, I still keep up to date with them! Many nights I watched and rewatched the different roundabouts of Dunfermline making sure I knew what lane went where. Overall I cant recommend Your Pass and John enough!
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Fantastic experience: I was a student with one of your instructors, John Jardine, and I just wanted to highlight how exceptional I found our lessons. From day one John helped to set my worries at ease, and made me feel comfortable the entire duration of our lessons. I was very nervous about driving, and after passing my test I feel I owe my confidence and ability to John. I found the YouTube videos extremely helpful in preparing for my test - especially the videos on Dunfermline’s various roundabouts as the lanes at first were very confusing for me. I 100% recommend this driving school for anyone considering lessons!
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Fantastic experience: Instructors are friendly, informative and calming. Definitely would recommend Your Pass.
Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated!
Fantastic experience: Recently passed my test with the help from instructor Jamie West, who helped me feel at ease every lesson. Explained everything clearly any mistakes I made he explained them thoroughly so I fully understood why something had happend and how to rectify it. Everytime I stop my car now I hear his voice saying saying secure the care take it out of gear! The YouTube videos are so good aswell, morning of my test I was sitting at 4am watching these videos any areas I wasn't sure of checked them out on that channel. 100% would recommend have done already! Am sure Jamie will miss me saluting every lone magpie we passed Thanks again guys from my first EVER lesson in September to passing my test this month in such a short time I couldn't have done it without Jamie's help!
Lovely words indeed thanks ever so much
Fantastic experience: Subject: Heartfelt Praise for Outstanding Driving Instructor and YouTube Channel Dear Your Pass Driving, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible impact your driving instruction on YouTube channel have had on my journey to obtaining my driver's license. Thanks to your expert guidance and comprehensive content, I not only passed my test but felt fully prepared and confident throughout the process. Your dedication to providing clear explanations, attention to detail, and wealth of knowledge are truly commendable. Your videos are not only informative but also incredibly easy to understand, making learning to drive an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. I am truly grateful for the hard work and effort you put into your channel, which has undoubtedly contributed to my success on the road. Your passion for teaching shines through in every video, and I feel fortunate to have had access to such valuable resources. Thank you once again for everything you do. Your impact extends far beyond the confines of a driving test, empowering learners like myself to become safe and skilled drivers for life. With sincerest appreciation, Mehwish Munir
What a lovely review! So glad we could help you
Fantastic experience: My Driving lessons where brilliant and learning was fantastic the short time I had with instructor Gary was the best always explained situations with ease never annoyed perfect listener during my lessons. Passed first time but could never have done it without Gary experience 1st class driving school always on time a special person always thinking about the person behind the wheel. Genuine set up in the process always helping the person to pass their test really caring always polite caring helpful goes out of his way to make you relaxed. Whole set up Gary’s driving school has is the best from starting to you pass your test. Anybody looking for a driving school look no further than Your Pass Driving School . Thanks again Gary for the laughs and time in the car and looking after me during my lesson big thank you. Wish you well for the future. Regards Billy
Appreciate the kind words mate. Was my pleasure helping you get your freedom!
Fantastic experience: First of all thank you very much. I must say that your driving school is really very helpful for anyone to pass their practical driving test.
Thanks for the nice words
Fantastic experience: Passed with 2 minors thanks to Stuart. Incredibly patient and supportive instructor who made lessons easy and enjoyable.
Thanks for the kind words
Fantastic experience: Passed with Jamie W, really good instructor, came for a 2 week intensive course, instructor was very good and patient would recommend for anyone considering learning to drive.
Thank you Isaac, much appreciated. Glad you got the outcome you wanted and thanks for choosing Your Pass!
Fantastic experience: I cannot thank Stuart enough for getting my son through his driving test first time. He was always accommodating and flexible, putting lessons in around my son's University timetable. Stuart is very professional and provided accurate, good quality feedback as to what my son's strengths and areas for development. I will definitely be booking him in, in a few years time, for my daughter! Many Thanks, Mrs C Thomson Dunfermline
Thanks for the kind words and for choosing Your Pass!
Fantastic experience: Lessons were great. My instructor Jamie Lee was brilliant. Passed my test first time with no minors. Highly recommend.
Excellent result. Thanks for the nice words and choosing Your Pass
Fantastic experience: Gary is the best instructor you could wish for, explains everything perfectly and is friendly and patient. Highly recommended.
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Fantastic experience: After starting off as a really nervous driver I thought I was never going to be ready to take my test but Stuart was so patient with me and assured me that I’d get to the stage of taking my test. I’m so grateful for his support and would recommend him or anybody else who works for yourpass driving school. Not only was Stuart a great teacher I would also consider him a friend. Thanks so much guys I’m loving the new freedom I get from driving on my own.
Lovely words. Thanks so much. Enjoy the freedom and thanks for choosing Your Pass!
Fantastic experience: Stuart was a brilliant driving instructor, very patient and explained things thoroughly. Would highly recommend
Thanks for the kind words and for chosing Your Pass!
Fantastic experience: Gary was simply excellent with our daughter who had had a difficult experience with a previous driving instructor. His manner is very good and calming!
Thanks for the kind words and for chosing Your Pass!
Fantastic experience: Underwent driving lessons with John. I'd been doing lessons on and off for several years yet never had reached the point of taking my test. John made me feel completely at ease and highlighted specifically what I needed to work on to enable me to improve my driving. The booking system is great especially if you work shifts which aren't consistent it allows you to effectively book. Honestly hands down the best driving school I've learned with. The videos help alot with test routes and helping you enhance your knowledge on the roads. Passed with only 3 minors can't thank John enough
Thank you Gemma, very kind words indeed. Much appreciate. Congratulations again!
Fantastic experience: Gary is honestly wonderful, and I think he missed his calling my not becoming a therapist! He dealt with my anxiety and my neurodivergent needs incredibly well, and despite all the mental blocks I put up for myself I passed the test on my first try! I can’t recommend him strongly enough ♥️
Aw Caroline that’s lovely thank you. I’m going to share that on my main page if you don’t mind. Much appreciated
Fantastic experience: I’m an experienced driver who needed to take the driving test after moving to Scotland. I was only able to get an appointment in Dunfermline, a city with which I’m not familiar. I found Gary’s videos were both innovative and informative - massively useful prep for taking the test in Dunfermline. And a session with him on the road sealed the deal. Made the test seem extremely easy. I highly recommend Your Pass!
Appreciate the kind words Shawn. Congrats again
Fantastic experience: Gary is a great and friendly instructor - really helped improve my confidence returning to driving.
Appreciate the kind words Thomas!
Fantastic experience: Gary put me at ease from the moment I sat in his car. His instruction was clear and his feedback constructive and well delivered. Gary has a lot of videos on YouTube that are invaluable for anyone looking to familiarise themselves with the different approaches to the more complex roundabouts in and around Dunfermline. Thanks to Gary's instruction and support, I passed with no faults.
Thanks for leaving nice words. Was my pleasure to get you through it. And a zero fault pass…incredible!
Fantastic experience: I could not recommend Stuart from Your Pass enough. He is a brilliant instructor who helped me to keep calm whenever I was feeling anxious. I passed yesterday and it is entirely because of him and the amazing teaching he provides. Thank you so much again, Stuart!
Thanks Katie. Lovely words!
Fantastic experience: Your Pass Driving School is one of a kind from video to instructors. The video will teach you half of what you are meant to know. It was very useful, watching all aspect of driving, exposing you to common mistakes from the past. The instructors are very accommodating, very polite, very compassionate and very friendly. Above that ENCOURANGEMENT and SIGNIFICANT ADVICE.
Thanks for the nice words my friend
Fantastic experience: I'd recommend Your Pass Driving School without a shadow of a doubt! I passed my driving test in 1 go, Gary is an excellent instructor, patient and friendly, he loves his job. I was apprehensive about driving, but now I'm super comfortable and super happy to be driving. In addition to the lessons, he has his own youtube channel which is a precious help for all the advice we can find there. Thank you very much Gary.
Thank you for the nice kind words Emilie
Fantastic experience: Gary. Excellent guy, excellent service. I highly recommend
Lovely words thank you
Fantastic experience: I passed my test today. For those who lost confidence and were not sure where to start I highly recommend Gary. He had been supporting me from the start and walked me through step by step to drive with confidence and safely so you wouldn't be disappointed. Thanks again Gary!.
Thanks for the kind words so happy for you
Fantastic experience: I could not recommend Your Pass enough especially Stuart! I’ve been learning off and on for a year and a bit now with Stuart. He has been an absolute amazing driving instructor and has been extremely supportive and calm when my anxiety has kicked in about something. I passed my test yesterday with 2 minors all thanks to Stuart. I will really miss our lessons and the absolute laughs we have.
Thank you Chloe, such nice words. Thanks again for choosing Your Pass
Fantastic experience: I had put off learning how to drive for quite a while and I finally decided to go for it last year. Jamie has been an absolutely amazing instructor not only taught me how to drive but also made me confident enough to feel safe taking my daughter out in the car. He has been so patient and cannot thank him enough to teach me such an important life skill. Would highly recommend him if you are a bit nervous about leaning how to drive!
Thanks so much for the kind words
Fantastic experience: Passed my test today with Your Pass. Couldn't rate John Jardine more highly - clear and concise instructor who massively helped me in passing my test.
Thanks for the kind words.
Fantastic experience: A bit late with the review as I passed a few months ago but I cannot recommend Gary enough! I was a slow learner and very anxious when it came to driving so it took me a while to get there but Gary was so patient, friendly and built up my confidence. He had lots of different ways of explaining things until I got it which really helped. He was also a great laugh which made lessons enjoyable. Also his videos are the best and helped massively! Thank you so much for helping me pass- I absolutely love my new found freedom!
Thanks so much Maya, very kind of you to leave this review. Hope you’re enjoying the freedom
Fantastic experience: If your looking for a great instructor look no further than Gary Russell at Your Pass. Cannot recommend him highly enough. He has helped me get a first time pass at 57 because he made me feel at ease and made lessons fun. Can’t thank him enough
Thank you for the nice words. Much appreciated and congrats again
Fantastic experience: Update: I passed a couple of days ago. I can't thank Gary enough for his support. I'm currently in the process of learning with Gary. I cannot believe how I went from anxious mess to confident driver so quickly and that's all down to Gary. He never makes you feel judged and is so calm all the time. I should probably pay him extra to be honest as he's basically my therapist as well as my instructor haha!!
Appreciate the kinds words Dale, you’re doing great!
Fantastic experience: There is nothing I could really say that would show the level of my appreciation for Gary at YourPass. His kindness and understanding was more than I ever could have asked for. With severe anxiety the thought of starting or even just booking lessons was a big step for me. Gary put my mind at ease and got me started on the road. He taught me all I needed to know, which allowed me to go on and continue practicing in my own car. Today I passed my driving test! Thank you.
Appreciate the very kind words. So glad I could help you. #proudinstructor #awseomeresult
Fantastic experience: I can’t sing the praises of Gary and Jamie enough! I was nervous about driving in a new country, but their experienced instruction and calm, friendly demeanor gave me the knowledge and confidence needed to pass my test on the first try. I highly recommend Your Pass Driving School.
Thanks Amy, you and G did so well!
Fantastic experience: I was quite nervous to begin driving lessons, but my instructor Jamie Lee was brilliant and built up my confidence. I passed yesterday (first time!) and I cannot recommend this driving school more, I enjoyed my lessons and they were stress free!
Such nice words Abigail thanks very much
Fantastic experience: Gary is an outstanding instructor - I can't recommend him enough. It was daunting taking lessons at a later age but he helped me achieve a first time pass with no minors, I seriously doubt I could've done that without his teaching. He analogised things in various ways until I understood it, and was prompt with lessons and always patient with me which made me feel totally calm throughout our lessons. He is the best around and an all round top guy.
Such kind words Nico thanks so much. Hope you’re enjoying the freedom!
Fantastic experience: After successfully avoiding the need to drive for most of my adult life, the arrival of three children in four years meant I finally had to learn in order to take some of the driving pressure off my wife. I wasn't confident at all and was quite convinced it would take a miracle to make me a competent driver. Yesterday I passed my test with only 2 minors and it's all thanks to Gary. He was patient and understanding, keeping me calm even on the bad days when I would come close to making a potentially catastrophic error. He was able to explain things clearly using a variety of methods (ask him about his famous "Gary Russell Parallel Parking Process") and has an extensive and increasing bank of fun and informative online videos that show how to avoid certain errors and how to navigate certain road types etc. The online booking system was also convenient and easy to navigate. I would recommend that anyone in the area looking to learn to drive, especially those who have might not have learned in their younger days and/or aren't confident in their potential to learn, should give Your Pass a shot.
Such kind words. Much appreciated mate. Happy safe driving!
Fantastic experience: Gary is a brilliant instructor who has helped me massively with my driving! Highly recommended
That’s very kind of you to say Morgan, thank you!
Negative experience: Wish I could review the driving lessons, but I've never received a call or message back from Your Pass. I rang the owner to ask if they offered adult refreshers lessons (not driven in a couple of years and learnt to drive in Europe, so lacking confidence with British driving). I was advised that this was something they could help me with and to send my details via an online form to be contacted by one of the instructors, which I did as soon as the phone conversation ended; I received automatic email and text receipts. This was 2+ weeks ago, and nobody has been in touch, despite the online SLA claiming they "usually reply within hours". Perhaps my requirement wasn't as lucrative as someone trying to pass their test, however the ghosting, and subsequent lack of professionalism, is unacceptable. I have since found a better driving school and already took one of the two refreshers lessons I was after. I advise anyone needing refreshers lessons to look elsewhere. EDIT IN RESPONSE TO THE REPLY BELOW: Gary, so you wasted my time on the phone AND captured personal data on a form (which included home address, phone number, date of birth etc.) knowing from the start you weren't able to help me within any reasonable timescales as your diary is packed full for several weeks, if not longer. Well done.
I hope…I really really hope that anyone who reads your ‘review’ also takes the time to read this reply. In 13 years of building this company you are the only person thus far to leave a review that is anything other than 5* (and your comments are untrue - which I will detail below) I’d like to start with the parts which are true. Yes you did ring the owner (that’s me) a few weeks ago and enquired about refresher lessons. Yes you were told that this is something we offer. Yes you were asked to complete an online contact form which you did right away. Yes the system would generate an automatic email confirming we had your details. Yes you were told that a reply is usually sent within a few hours. Now here’s the bit you got wrong; The text message you received wasn’t an automated receipt…..I manually sent you that…..60 seconds after your contact form arrived on my phone (the system says normally within a few hours…60 seconds is well within this timescale right?) I have all the proof of this with exact time stamps. Form arrived with me at 14:22, a whole minute later at 14:23 you received the text message personally typed up from my mobile to yours saying the following….. Hi Lisa Thanks for the enquiry. An instructor will contact you to discuss bookings as soon as space opens up. This could be a few days, a few weeks or possibly longer but we do have you on file so please bear with us at this busy time. Whilst you wait, visit our YouTube channel, it’s full of content to help you pass the test. https://youtube.com/@YourPassDriving Gary (Owner) Your Pass Driving It’s worth analysing this - I’m sure you’ll agree…. “An instructor will contact you to discuss bookings as soon as space opens up. This could be a few days, a few weeks or possibly longer but we do have you on file so please bear with us at this busy time.” Perhaps Lisa you didn’t read the message correctly? You admit you received it but I don’t understand how I could have been any clearer with setting honest and realistic expectations in a professional way….all within a minute of your initial enquiry. Now on to the next part of your ‘review’… you say you have found a “better driving school” who managed to get you started. You’re suggesting another company is better because they have more space than we do….not sure I’d agree with that statement…if a company is busy it usually means they are doing something right. You also mention perhaps your requirement wasn’t as lucrative as someone trying to pass their test…..Lisa……what are you trying to say here? We have 6 instructors with diaries packed full and a healthy waiting list and you think we avoided you because you only wanted a few lessons? You’re very much mistaken. I’ve tried to keep this reply professional and I hope it comes across this way, I hope anyone reading this can see exactly what’s happened here. I’d like to wish you all the very best with the two lessons that you wanted and maybe you’ll read this and agree that there was no need for a 1* review (because we didn’t do anything wrong) and maybe you’ll go on to remove it. If you’d like to discuss this matter further I’d be delighted to speak with you, you have my number, text or call me. Gary
Fantastic experience: Well what can i say about Gary he is an amazing inspirational understanding caring instructor I've had a few instructors that I didn't find very helpful with my nerves and anxiety cause iam a very nervous person but Gary understood this and took the time to find out who iam as a person and as a driver his videos that he makes aswell are very helpful and informative and my children especially my autistic son loves watching them and seeing the driving lessons (mock tests) and he never makes u feel bad for making a mistake he made me feel very comfortable and confident with my driving I will definitely recommend him to anyone as he is amazing thanks for all ur time and support. Sarah xxx
Such kind words Sarah thank you. Enjoy the freedom x
Fantastic experience: Passed my test yesterday thanks to great tutorage from Jamie - a patient instructor who built my confidence and got me test ready in a very short space of time - I can recommend Jamie to anyone looking for a relaxed stress free learning experience and ultimately a Pass - great service, friendly and reliable!!! Thank you Jamie. Kevin Thomson.
Thanks so much for the kind words and congratulations again
Fantastic experience: Gary and the whole team at Yourpass have been fantastic. I was very lucky to have learned something from each of them, which in return enabled me to pass first time with only two minors. I would highly recommend you book with them. Yourpass puts the time and effort into you to become a first class driver.
Such kind words, thanks so much! Enjoy the freedom it brings
Fantastic experience: Fantastic instruction from a calm and collected teacher
Thank you George. My pleasure
Fantastic experience: Can't recommend Gary enough! I passed with flying colors on my first go, all thanks to him. Knowledgeable and patient, but also practical and clear in his teaching method. Highly recommend!
Thanks Anna, my pleasure to help :)
Fantastic experience: I always knew an intensive driving course was the right way for me to learn, but I also knew how important it was to get the right driving instructor. I couldn’t have hoped for a better teacher than Gary, calm, approachable and encouraging, he provided a safe space to ask questions, make mistakes and learn. Gary was relaxed, confident and has a great sense of humour and we got on really well, which is very important when you’re going to spend an entire week in a car together as part of the course. I’m not surprised he has nothing but 5 star reviews on here, he works hard, gets results and has well and truly earned the reputation he has built for Your Pass Driving School.
Thanks so much for the kind words, it was a pleasure to help you gain your licence. Congratulations again on the result!
Fantastic experience: Gary worked wonders for my daughter Ciara, who is not the most natural of drivers! She passed her test first time this week, thanks largely to Gary's patience and excellent tuition. We cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you Gary!
Thank you for the kind words
Fantastic experience: I started to learn in a manual car but this really put me off wanting to learn to drive. I opted for automatic and that’s where I found Gary. He has really helped to boost my confidence with driving, giving me experience on all types of roads, listening and responding to any questions I had and giving me the help I needed to pass my test first time! Thanks Gary!
More than welcome Nicole it was my pleasure. Very well done indeed!
Fantastic experience: I started my lessons with Gary Russell after loosing many hours and money on a different instructor. I felt the difference from the start .He is very calm and patient. Always tailors the lessons according to the learner needs. He corrects my shortcomings in a very calm and friendly manner. Couldn't have asked more especially after I passed my test first time!!Highly recommend Gary Russell and Your pass Driving school.
Thank you so much for the kind words Champa, it was my pleasure helping you gain your licence!
Fantastic experience: When you choose a driving school you never know if you will get a good instructor or not. But I was very lucky. I did my lessons with Gary, and he is an excellent instructor. He has a way of making you calm and relax while at the same time keeping you focus on learning to drive properly. He is a perfectionist so at the end of the lessons you will be able to drive to perfections. I thank Gary for patiently teaching me to drive, and would highly recommend Your Pass Driving School to anybody.
Such kind words thank you
Fantastic experience: I want to say a big thank you to Gary for helping me pass my driving test. His patience and expertise were amazing, I'd throughly recommend him. He is very calm and confident which really put me at ease. Thanks again Gary and I will see you on the road!
You’re very welcome, it was my pleasure to help you
Fantastic experience: After losing my confidence in my ability to drive after a failed test several years ago I was delighted to start lessons with Gary. From the beginning, I was extremely impressed with Gary’s professionalism, organisation, reliability and well designed booking system. He is brilliant instructor with a lovely, friendly manner and an amazing ability to help you feel at ease. He is extremely passionate about what he does and makes every effort to support you to get to the driving standard needed to pass. The online resources he has taken the time to develop were a great help to me during my semi intensive course as I could review what we had covered in between lessons. Gary is brilliant at knowing when and how to introduce the more challenging aspects of driving and getting the right level of challenge without putting you in situations you aren’t ready for. He is also very patient and good at adapting his teaching style and explanations to the individual he is working with. I cannot recommend Gary from Your Pass Driving School enough! He not only helped me significantly improve my driving ability but also helped me feel much more confident in my ability.
Thanks so much Caitlin. My pleasure to help you pass the test! You done brilliant!
Fantastic experience: Could not recommend Jamie Lee at Your Pass enough. He was so patient and helped build my confidence, setting me up to pass first time
Thanks for taking the time to reply Hannah
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended. Had Gary as my instructor and couldn’t thank him enough for helping me pass my test! Especially through this pandemic he was very understanding of different situations occurring. Top guy and top services
Nice one Jonathan! Good seeing you the other day!
Fantastic experience: If your undecided about your choice of driving school then Your pass is the one! I passed first time with Instructor Gary. From my very first lesson he was friendly and patient and made me feel so relaxed. Don’t think I could have passed without him. Highly recommend!
Thanks for the kind words!
Fantastic experience: Honestly can not recommend Gary Russell and Your Pass driving school enough! I did a 5 day 30hr intensive course and passed first time at the end of it thanks to Gary’s useful and informative knowledge and advice on driving safely! He made me feel at ease will helpful critique and praise that gave me the confidence I needed! Thank you again for your time and patience with me!✨
Thanks for the kind words. It was my pleasure. Enjoy the freedom it brings!
Fantastic experience: I had an absolute fantastic driving Instructor named Jamie Lee, who helped me with everything I needed to pass. He has been very patient, supportive and encouraging from the very first lesson all the way until we were parked outside the testing center. His approach of teaching is very relax yet very thorough and made sure I did not develop any bad habits, definitely couldn't have done it without him. I would recommend Jamie Lee of your Pass Driving School 101%
Thanks for the kind words!
Fantastic experience: I have been driving for 16 yrs on the left hand side in my country, so when I moved here and wanted to learn how to drive it was a little bit of a challenge for me. My instructor Jamie tried his very best to remove all of my bad driving habits and made sure that I followed all the necessary rules to be a good driver. He was also encouraging, professional, always on time, very patient and adaptable to my schedule. He focused on my weaknesses as a driver and build it up so I can be confident before my exam. On the day of my exam he made sure that I wouldn't miss any steps and he tried his very best to remind me, and very well indeed I passed my exam!
Thanks for the kind words! I’ll be sure to let Jamie know! Congratulations again!
Fantastic experience: Gary and Jamie are the best instructors I've ever met. Gary and Jamie were very patient trying to come up with new techniques and ways of how to drive forward into a bay when I was totally stuck , until we finally succeeded . I've done the intensive course and recommend it to anyone who wants to pass the test quickly. Gary has an excellent free YouTube channel where he posts videos with tips and previus test feedback which I thought were very helpful and an essential part of my course to help me get ready for test quickly! Thank you so much guys for helping me pass my test!
Thanks for the nice words
Fantastic experience: Amazing instructors. Very patient and extremely friendly. Highly recommended to all learners new & experienced.
Thank you Jamie!
Fantastic experience: Your pass Driving School is the perfect place to learn driving. The principal instructor, Gary, is so patient, calm and a motivator! I have left-hand driving experience of over 18 years and it became so difficult for me to drive here In the UK. But guess what? A friend me to Gary and I started learning how to drive right-hand! My first few lessons were so bad but Gary supported me with his calmness and motivational teaching styles. He will take his time to explain how to turn the wheels in a soft way and his demonstrations are fabulous. Gary is always available to discuss what I have done well and what needs improvement at the end of every lessons........reflections!!! And today, I am a proud holder practical driving test pass certificate (full automatic licence)! Your pass driving school is the answer, thanks Gary
Such kind words. It was my pleasure to train you. Enjoy!
Fantastic experience: Great booking system means you can book online from the comfort of home using a simple link in blocks or one at a time to suit your work life balance. Gary is so patient and relaxed you can’t help but be relaxed too. The way he teaches and his feedback style made learning simple easy and a pleasure.
Thank you! Happy safe driving Lisa
Fantastic experience: Gary is definitely the best driving instructor out there. He managed to build my confidence up so high and made me feel like I was making lots of progress on every lesson. I would highly recommend Gary!
Thank you Holly!
Fantastic experience: Gary is the best there is, after having bad experiences with previous instructors i was quite scared about driving again but there was no need to be. Gary has a way of talking to you and calming your nerves without you even knowing he's doing it. The videos he puts up on his website are very helpful and no doubt helped me pass my test so if you are a student of his get watching they will help you. I had only been taking lessons with Gary for 6 weeks before passing my test so if that doesn't tell you how good he is nothing will. cheers Gary
Appreciate the kind words :)
Fantastic experience: Thank you Gary!!! As a lady in her mid-30s returning to driving school was very daunting and I was pretty nervous. However Gary’s professionalism, experience, good humour and counsel made the experience really good fun and a joy! I am now a confident, safe driver and all thanks to Gary! Thank you again!
Thanks Natalie. Appreciate the kind words Gary Your Pass
Fantastic experience: Passed my test yesterday thanks to Gary. Really sound instructor he's really easy to get on with and makes you feel comfortable. Excellent instructor would highly recommend him to everyone :) *****
Thanks. Appreciate the kind words Gary Your Pass
Fantastic experience: Thank you Gary, you are an amazing instructor ,I am glad I found Your Pass on Google ! You made learning to drive again fun, and I will always have you in my head saying don't panic, mirrors mirrors mirrors and watch that speed! I would highly recommend you to anyone .
Thanks. Appreciate the kind words Gary Your Pass
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much to Gary. An amazing instructor, and such a lovely person. He is easy to get on with, and have lots of laughs with. I was struggling with my confidence when driving before having lessons with Gary, and after my first lesson with him, I felt so much more capable. He makes you feel at ease, and doesn't make you worried or nervous if you make a mistake. He'll simply talk you through what went wrong, and help you fix it in a way that is easy to understand. If you had told me I'd pass first time, before starting lessons with Gary, I'd never have believed it, but here we are! I highly recommend taking lessons with Your Pass Driving School!
Thanks Rachel, we appreciate it
Fantastic experience: Finally found a really good instructor who managed to tame my speeding lol. Got me through my test after 10yrs on and off with loads of different instructors :) amazing guy and great banter. Highly recommended
Thanks. Appreciate the kind words Gary Your Pass
Fantastic experience: I am so lucky to have found and chosen Your Pass for my intense driving course. Gary managed to get me to pass in such a small amount of time and made a driver out of me, for which I cannot be more grateful! He is understanding and patient, he will also explain everything as many times as needed and will make sure you know your mistakes and get you to find your way of fixing them. I cannot recommend him and the intense course more. The guy will get you to a pass standard, as long as you're willing to listen and take in everything and obviously work with him. I could not have asked for a better instructor (so much banter as well, it will not be a boring experience, that's for sure). Thank you to him once again and to anyone wondering, Your Pass is definitely the way to go!
Simona thank you for the review!
Fantastic experience: 110% recommend Gary at your pass, he honestly is the best and got me through my test 1st attempt couldn’t be happier with him as an instructor
3 years already!!
Fantastic experience: So glad I picked Your Pass Driving School to learn to drive. Gary was a brilliant instructor who was always patient, encouraging, and easy to get along with. I was taught everything I could possibly need to know about driving and managed to pass first time. 5-star driving instructor, couldn’t have asked for better. Would 100% recommend to anyone.
Thanks Helena!
Fantastic experience: Brilliant driving instructor would recommend your pass, cheers Gary l!
Cheers Brad
Fantastic experience: Would recommend. Much more comfortable experience than with other instructors I’ve used.
Thank you Tony
Fantastic experience: Gary was an excellent instructor and after struggling with a few previous instructors I gained a lot of confidence from Gary. His training methods make things simple and relaxed. I found his parallel parking method really helpful which I had struggled with previously. Gary keeps things relaxed and chatty during lessons and really helped take the pressure off in the run up to the test. Having had experienced with various instructors I couldn't recommend Gary more, especially if you have found lessons to be stressful. Thanks for all your help Gary.
Thanks Michael
Fantastic experience: Really couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor! Gary really helped to build my confidence after a bad experience with another driving school. He listened to my needs and responded by tailoring his teaching style to me. Laid back approach and a calming influence behind the wheel. His videos were really helpful, particularly the show me tell me revision questions. Really easy guy to get along with and puts you at ease with some great banter! 10/10 would recommend.
Replying to these reviews a little late lol. Thanks
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