Ideal Driver & Rider Training

Fantastic experience: I had never riden a bike until december 2024. I wasn't very confident probably due to being in my 40s.After talking to Kriss she made me feel a lot more confident about everything so I booked the package. My CBT was on the 30th December and my Mod 2 was today!. Neill has the patients of a saint and so does Kriss with all the emails i was sending ! I could never have done this without all the team at Ideal. Thank you so much guys

Fantastic experience: Did my CBT, Mod 1 and Mod 2, great training passed first time

Fantastic experience: Passed my bike test through these, gave me the confidence and encouragement i needed. They are all very welcoming and easy to talk to, happy to give you their time. Highly reccomended!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely stellar! Loved every second. Instructors were very patient (especially with my struggles with clutch control which took awhile to get used to) and very thorough. They made every minute very enjoyable and don't have any thing bad to say about any of them. Would say no need to look elsewhere these guys get it done and get it done right. Thank you all again for an amazing training day.

Fantastic experience: Passed all tests using ideal, really good instructors, understanding, remain calm and helped me when my nerves could have easily gotten the better of me. There’s a reason everyone recommends Ideal. If anyone is considering doing training this company is great, genuine and honest from the start Thanks again ideal

Fantastic experience: I have used ideal for my A2 and my full A upgrade now! Both courses were priced very reasonably and the packages contain a lot more than other schools charging similar prices! The instructors are brilliant, very helpful and will get you to a high standard in plenty of time for your test. My Mod 2 was cancelled by the DVSA but within the same day my new test was arranged with only a few extra days to wait. I would absolutely recommend the ideal team to everyone from CBTs to full licenses

Fantastic experience: Ace day brilliant experience 1st time on a big girl bike 650cc from my 125 Loved it want to go again everyday

Fantastic experience: Back to Bikes session - brilliant. Great bikes, safety, and lots of advice given. Highly recommend Ideal. Neil settled my nerves and gave encouragement and guidance. Thank you Neil.

Negative experience: Be wary, very unprofessional. Took me on, took my money, dumped me the month of my driving test because I cancelled a lesson due to work. It was really hard to get a lesson booked anyway as the instructor is split between biking and driving. Lessons consisted of 90 minutes of not enough talking or feedback, broken promises to send training videos by Whatsapp and occasionally I got a few notes on a piece of paper (see attached|). Really shoddy. It all seems so tired. Admin responses are erratic, weary instructor telling me about how much work they have on. It feels like they are just taking advantage of the demand and doing what they like. Why would you take someone on when you do not have the time or manpower to train them properly - it's dishonest. - Update; You've kind of confirmed my point about unprofessional with your reply made up of lies and half-truths. Also, how can you allow your instructor to phone me angrily about my review? Again, unprofessional. This is a review site where people post their honest opinions of the service they've received. I thought mine was very poor and I've put a review up. Don't take it personally, just improve, or - as I suspect - ignore it and carry on doing what you like. Please don't contact me again to cry about my review, it's embarrassing.

Fantastic experience: Great set of instructors! Was very nervous going in for my CBT, but relaxed very quickly due to great instruction and feedback from the get go. Always made sure I was comfortable before moving on a step. Would highly recommend. Thanks to all the team.

Fantastic experience: Completed my DAS course with Ideal and I couldn’t recommend them more. Patient, friendly and skilled instructors who go above and beyond to make sure your riding is safe and on point which is what enabled me to pass my mod 2 first time with no faults. I had the pleasure of working with instructors Neil and Craig who were very knowledgeable and instructive and couldn’t thank them enough for their guidance. Thank you Ideal

Fantastic experience: Ideal Driver and Rider provided an excellent experience for my motorcycle DAS course. Neill was my instructor, he was a fantastic, helpful, and knowledgeable guide and has a great attitude. He helped me correct some dodgy habits I’d picked up from my two years of riding with L plates. Thanks to his instruction, I passed both Mod 1 & 2 and now have a full A license! Thank you so much.

Fantastic experience: Whether you've never ridden a motorcycle or just know the basics Ideal Driver @ Rider Training will take you from cbt to full licence, Neill ,Craig, Kristina and the team are fantastic. They are very patient,give clear instructions and are incredibly helpful to get you on the road to your full licence. Simply the best training school around !!

Fantastic experience: Went here for MOD1 and 2 training and test and I could have chosen a better place to do it. As a female rider it was already daunting regarding the thought of booking this but Neil and Kristina were brilliant. The service was very supporting and efficient and I managed to pass first time for both MODS :) Would definitely recommend here for bike training and not only for those that live local. I have friends that recommended Ideal who don't live in the area and used Ideal because they had a such a good reputation. Thanks guys much appreciated. Tiff

Negative experience: Not impressed with customer service if you say your going to call a customer back then you should so i leave an honest review about a call i made before xmas and wow kristina you truly showed how professional you are having never interacted with my company leaving 1 start reviews not only that but withholding your number and calling me all though the day and night and hanging up and if you say your going to call a customer back just call them back

Fantastic experience: Neil and the lady in the office where excellent, very helpful and knowledgeable, thanks guys.

Fantastic experience: Passed my test here last month, did both the mod 1 & 2 with no minors which I am very pleased with. I would say I started the course expecting to fail because I struggled with u turns, but the instructors were very good, professional and patient. They will keep at you to make sure you nail all manouvers in training which is what I needed to pass. Cheers lads.

Fantastic experience: Good outfit. Knowledgeable staff and I enjoyed the training. Got me through first attempt

Fantastic experience: Great day learn alot and my instructor Paula was great would recommend

Fantastic experience: Fantastic people who did a great job and got me through my Mod 1 and 2

Fantastic experience: Me and my wife have both passed our motorcycle tests here and had a brilliant time doing it, very relaxed and understanding atmosphere, Neil and all the instructors are brilliant !!!!

Positive experience: As an older learner I have found Neil to be super patient... Good content in the sessions and clear direction in advance of attending the test centre. I've not passed as yet but I'm confident Neil will get me there

Fantastic experience: Direct access course I trained with Craig, top guy, helped me get clean sheets in mod 1 & 2 on first attempts.

Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend this amazing company enough! Took my DAS with them and the training is second to none! Friendly, welcoming and the training was a pleasure not a worry! Don't think of going elsewhere. Just book with them!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely first class from start to finish.. professional and so easy to work with .. niell and Craig are top class at their job and khris made everything a breeze .. thanks guys seriously can’t recommend you enough.. Steve peacham

Fantastic experience: Thanks to the team at ideal I was able to pass both MOD 1 and MOD 2 first time! Really good group of people who know their stuff. Would highly recommend going with ideal if you are thinking of doing your DAS.

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Ideal to anyone wanting to pass their full bike license... and I recommend them to everyone! The trainers are professional, friendly and patient which helps keep you calm and relaxed. I was so nervous and didn't believe I could pass but the guys at Ideal believed in me and I did it!! I am now a full bike license holder and it's the best thing I ever did with the best trainers ever.

Fantastic experience: Top guys, very accommodating for all abilities. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Brilliant!! This is the only word that can describe Neil and his team at Ideal Driver and Rider Training. The way that they teach,calm and patience, focusing on what you need to pass Mod1 and Mod2 at first time. Thanks Neil and Craig for your help to get my dream come true: Full A licence. I definitely recommend this great team!

Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend or praise these guys any more highly. Absolutely brilliant training all the way through from CBT through to doing my Mod 2 full license yesterday (passed with zero minors). In just 2 months I’d gone from never sitting on a motorbike to feeling totally confident for my test. Neil and the team are incredibly knowledgable of what it takes to pass and ride safely, and will give you everything you need and more to be a great rider. 100% use these guys if you’re thinking of riding a bike. 10/10

Fantastic experience: Absolute top notch training really patient informative and made every second of the trading fun and enjoyable. I really can’t recommend these guys enough.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend, great experience and very happy.

Fantastic experience: Passed my Mod2. Team is superb and very friendly always look after you and making sure you are ready for your test. They are the best in this industry for sure

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor Mark... made me feel relaxed and confident... thank you

Fantastic experience: trained with Ideal for my motorbike tests and recently passed MOD 1 & 2. From booking to physical training on the bikes the team have been fantastic. Neil and team take time to make you feel comfortable and ride safely and proficiently. I honestly can't thank them enough. I would recommend them to anyone considering motorbike training.

Fantastic experience: Clear instruction from a friendly bunch of all weather bikers. Can't fault them at all. Despite my nerves I passed my CBT, the mod1 and mod2. Thanks guys.

Fantastic experience: Thanks Neill and team! Was gifted a full package for Christmas having never ridden a bike before, had to get the theory test out of the way and called Kristina at Ideal to get booked in and started. They weren't phased that I hadn't ridden before and got some dates sorted out, 2 weeks later and around 15 hours on a bike and here I am with a full bike licence! I found the training to be patient, professional and to the point, teaching good habits to last a lifetime. Anyone thinking of taking their bike test should definitely give Ideal a call, they're good at what they do and their bikes are modern and well looked after which can only help.

Fantastic experience: Passed mod 1 and mod 2 first time, never used a bike before starting with ideal and don't have my own to practice on. Started in September and today I've passed mod 2. Really knowledgeable trainers who are also good lads that make the training fun. Money well spent , and I'm very grateful to them for their expertise.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant! The instructors are second to none and Kris in the office is brilliant in her organisation and communication! Thanks to these guys, I passed both mod 1 and mod 2 first time with clean sheets. I can't recommend Ideal highly enough!

Fantastic experience: Ideal were spot on. Strongly recommended them to anyone. 10/10

Fantastic experience: Amazing company. Very helpful polite and encouraging

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended!!!! Neil and his Team are absolute legends real good set of lads, I've really enjoyed the time with them doing my cbt mod 1 and then my mod 2 bike test! Thank you Ideal

Fantastic experience: 5 star training and very nice people.

Fantastic experience: Great guys great training can't recomend enough.

Fantastic experience: Great bunch of lads keep up the work

Fantastic experience: Great school. Top class instructors and gear.

Fantastic experience: Excellent staff, well instructed and very safety wise.

Fantastic experience: Thank you to Neil and the team at ideal. Very patient with me even though I know I was a pain. Finally achieved getting my full bike licence. Amazing people very professional and very kind. I’d recommend to everyone. Thanks guys

Fantastic experience: Passed my CBT with their young instructor Danny,he was under added pressure as he was also being assessed by DVLA,He did a fantastic job,clear and precise, didn't feel under pressure as he explained all the good points and ways to correct the not so good (my donut emergency stops!) And he's a lovely friendly lad to boot. Definitely recommend training with Ideal

Fantastic experience: I just wanted to say a big thank you to all of you who got me trained and through the direct access course. You’ve all been fantastic and couldn’t recommend you enough for the handling of the training at this difficult time. A special mention to yourself kris for reacting quickly and getting me in for my test as soon as you could. Neil for his good tuition and riding pointers. And Prit ( think that’s right ) for his professional manner and advice to get me through my mod 2.

Fantastic experience: Use Ideal for your training! I rang around and after speaking to Kristina, it was decided that this was the school for me. We're currently in the midst of COVID so these are difficult times for training schools, but these guys did everything they could and made my training easy. The training machines are decent kit. I used a 68 plate Kawasaki z650 and a 64 plate ER650. Both well maintained and easy to ride. I had training with Neil, Prits and Pete. All down to earth, easy-going and good at what they do. I enjoyed my training! I went for my D.A.S, I needed to start right at the beginning and I passed everything on the first attempt. I can't thank these guys enough, and I recommend that anyone looking for DVSA training contact Ideal!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic instructor and very professiona thanks you cbt review

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Training Centre, Very Friendly Service, Very Good Advice...5 Star!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic instructor and very professional service ! Passed my car test with Neill this week and enjoyed every lesson, would highly recommend Ideal to any one of any ability wanting to get that test passed. Thanks so much to Neill & Kristina for all your patience and help !

Fantastic experience: Would like to publicly thank everyone with helping me from being a complete novice with bikes, to now having passed my CBT, Mod 1 & Mod 2 and now out and about on my own 650! Cannot praise the staff enough, from Kristina getting me booked in onto training and tests, to Neil, Prit and all the other staff who supported me to get it done. The training was fun but professional, was taught at a good pace and was thorough. Well priced, easy to communicate with and fun to do. Couldn't be happier and really was a 5 star experience. I recommend to all. Will be back to do my advanced riders course!

Negative experience: Firstly, everything was going well. all booked and planned with ease and the person over email was very helpful. However, come to the actual training day all goes sideways. The person emailing me to book the test wrote everything in a table to clearly explain when the dates are and when to pay. The table I got was clearly stated that I would pay everything after my MOD 2 test. This was clearly stated in the table provided but for some reason the woman at the front desk didnt seem to understand it, when I showed her it. Apparently nobody else has ever interpreted it that way before. Her words were "if you ordered a takeaway, you wouldn't eat it and then pay for it, you pay for it before." This is fantastic customer service but would like to point out, when you eat in a restaurant you eat and then pay! I had planned for days off work and everything to do these dates but no come to it, it's all fallen through! Very not happy with the business and the way they runs things. One person runs it one way and the others don't follow. Will not be going back and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Training was fantastic , instructors were brilliant ,we had plenty of laughs on the journey to me passing my bike test ,I would highly reccomend Neil and his team to everyone ,now looking forward to doing my advance test with these guys ,only problem I really had was Neil's a fu###n tight arse who don't buy you a coffee ,other than that the family business he and his lovely wife runs is the very best I'd say you'll get ,

Fantastic experience: Well I did my direct access some time ago now but I could not have had a better experience. I did it in cold wet weather mostly heavy rain but the team were fantastic fully supporting me. Professional throughout. Most used comment was if you enjoy it in this wait til summer! I got advice on all aspects of biking I could not have been happier. There were a couple of occasions when I nearly got mopped up by cars and vans but the instructor talked me round after the minor set backs. If you want to do any training involving 2 wheels use these guys!

Fantastic experience: For someone who hardly leaves reviews I feel obliged to take the time to leave one. Absolutely first class service, amazing team of instructors and an amazing and supportive environment. I would recommend using this business to anyone. I never felt uncomfortable or rushed in any form during the duration of my experience. Don’t waste your time looking elsewhere because you cannot get better than this. Outstanding work guys I really appreciate your time and effort. 10/10

Fantastic experience: Fantastic family run company with such a personal touch ! Neill and his wife Kristina couldn’t be more helpful and supportive . The whole experience from taking my CBT in January to passing my MOD 1 and 2 today has been seemless. What a great team, I would recommend them to any budding bikers. Thanks

Fantastic experience: Johns a legend, got My Cbt quickly, a very good teacher.

Negative experience: My first day was terrible, I was very nervous and the room I was in to begin with was freezing. The training to begin with was OK, I at that point never been on a geared motorbike before and felt very pressured to keep up with the group who had previous experience. I wasn't able to change my gears on my first practice run so the instructor came and said you'll have to go on a twist and go if you don't get it soon. I had only tried ones since been told how to change gear which I thought strange. Then after the training in car park we was brought out on the road. At this point I was frozen and didn't feel comfortable with what I had learned. Also in the group was another girl and she'd mention the instructors staring at her making her feel uncomfortable and made me feel uncomfortable too. During our outing I was made to go first and didn't feel confident at all doing this. The instructor was in the middle of me and another girl who was behind. I was doing OK until I took a wrong turn and the instructor kinda put me of getting frustrated with me. I then lost it and wanted to stop because he made me feel like I couldn't do it. Then because of that I couldn't ride at all. Then the instructor pulled me over in front of the learners and basically made me look stupid. Said look it's unfair to carry on with you because the other girl isn't able to learn and she's paid money to learn , which I said I have paid to learn too. And then the instructor replied yes but your dangerous on the road. I replied well I wasn't 100% on going out l. He said well I asked you if you was OK about it. Which he just asked the group not anyone individually, felt pressured to go along with it. Then he said look let's stick you on a twist and go you'll pass on that and then it's your choice to go on your geared bike at home. I replied no I've come to learn how to ride a geared bike safely not just pass on any bike. I also said I don't mind coming back I'd be happy to. The way the instructor at the time how he handled the situation wasn’t wasn’t professional at all. He Should of just simply asked me nicely to come back another day. I did however go back and the instructor that day was much better more experienced and I had learnt alot more that day then the first. I actually felt like I could ride the bike. Took his time and made me feel comfortable. I still didn't pass that day but that was down to me and practicing about road signs. If I'd had this instructor on my first day I'd probably passed on my second. Also I'd be putting a 5 star. But because of my first encounter with the other instructors it's 2 star. I felt like they cared more about pass rate unfortunately.

Fantastic experience: I decided to go with Ideal after I had lost count of the number of people who recommended them. Really friendly instructors offering excellent quality structured training programs, supportive and encouraging throughout. Honest about the areas I needed to improve on and it really worked... as a complete novice having never been on a bike on the road before, I passed everything first time, with just one minor fault on my mod2 (still kicking myself!) Facilities are great, good quality well maintained bikes too. Really appreciate the support you've given me over the last couple of months, and would recommend to anyone who's serious about getting into bikes. Looking forward to coming back to do the ERS!

Fantastic experience: 100‰

Fantastic experience: Amazing course and excellent trainers.

Fantastic experience: Ideal guys make the actual exam day easy! Very friendly atmosphere and patient instructions. Passed my license first time Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: This company should be the model for all training providers, nothing is too much trouble and training is second to none. A great family atmosphere and excellent equipment backed up by knowledgeable and friendly staff, I will definitely be back for some advanced training in the future. Thanks all!

Fantastic experience: Did my CBT with these and it was a Great experience, we had fun and learned the way you should do. I am wanting to get my DAS done with these as they are that good.. I even sent my daughter here for her CBT and can not recommend enough I recently rang asking if I can split the payment of the DAS course and they can accommodate paying for part one then part two when you have the funds. Great staff and not to forget the best training establishment in hull

Fantastic experience: Just like to say a massive thank you to Pete,Steve,Neil,Chris & Marian.Its always been a lifelong ambition of mine to ride a motorcycle.These guys got me through mod 1 & mod 2 in less than a week.They really know their stuff.They were friendly & patient whilst explaining everything in a manner you couldn't fail to understand.Thanks again & l'll see you soon for my enhanced training guys. MikeH

Fantastic experience: Located very centerally in Hull, it's very easy to located, despite being located at the start of a one way system, its very simple to get back to as it's a block around. Unless you have come via motorcycle, there is no on site parking. If you've come via motorcycle, the staff are super friendly and will more than happily let you store your bike in their locked shed if you're not using it. There is pay and display or permit parking between certain times during the week. There is pay and display parking you can also use at the train station across the road, with a pedestrian crossing on the way to make it simpler and safer. The instructers are superb. I personally had Pete and Rob who are some of the best instructers I've come across, after doing my Car, Bus, Truck and motorcycle license (all with difference places, Motorcycle with Ideal). They are very informative, they listen and feedback to you, and don't miss a thing. With a very high pass rate they are very supportive, and the customer service is excellent run by themselves. Tution is again very competitive in the area and of a very similar place to other places, they regularly do offers for CBTs and training during the week. They are always planning ahead so they know what they are doing, and have their courses set to very good times. They offer a wide range of services from Motorcycle or car license. CBTs, Taxi tests/training, to Motorcycle and Car ADI (instructor) training.

Fantastic experience: An absolutely amazing bunch of people, they pulled out all the stops for me to do my unrestricted motorbike license around my busy and unpredictable work pattern. The training was second to none. Highly recommended for any level of riding.

Fantastic experience: Very good instructors with a family feel.