
Neil Hay Driving Instructor

Information about Neil Hay Driving Instructor
EH22 2RJ, Dalkeith
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Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Neil Hay Driving Instructor:
Neil Hay Driving Instructor is a highly regarded driving school in the United Kingdom, known for its exceptional teaching and supportive learning environment. Neil is described as patient, friendly, and understanding, making him an ideal choice for learners of all backgrounds and abilities. His methods are tailored to each student's needs, helping them build confidence and skills behind the wheel. Many users have shared their experiences of passing their driving tests, often on the first attempt, thanks to Neil's clear instructions and personal attention.
Some highlights from user reviews include:
- Highly recommended by former students for his effective teaching approach.
- Known for his ability to create a calm and enjoyable learning atmosphere.
- Consistent positive feedback on his reliable scheduling and adaptability.
- Experienced in working with individuals who have anxiety or special needs, providing extra support and understanding.
- Students appreciate his clear communication and ability to explain complex concepts easily.
While the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, some students have noted that they experienced occasional nerves, particularly early in their learning. However, Neil's supportive nature helps to ease these feelings and foster a positive learning journey. Overall, if you are looking for a dedicated driving instructor, Neil Hay Driving Instructor comes highly recommended for a reason!
Neil Hay Driving Instructor: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Neil. From start Neil was great very patient with me he explaineds everything so clear and made me feel so comfortable right to passing my test . 100% would recommend everyone to him
Fantastic experience: Absolutely phenomenal instructor, very patient, understanding and skilled. Very glad to have had the chance to learn with him.
Fantastic experience: I passed my test with Neil. He is a fantastic instructor, very patient, helpful and knowledgeable. I plan to use Neil again in the future for my sons. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Neil’s an amazing driving instructor, very patient, friendly and understanding. Im really glad I chose him as an instructor I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking to take driving lessons. I don’t think I would have passed first time without him. Thank you so much Neil, I really appreciate it!
Fantastic experience: Friendly, reliable and a great instructor. Thank you Neil, very much appreciated. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Excellent driving instructor! Went through a good few of them before going with Neil and passing with him. Very friendly and didn’t feel nervous when driving with him ever. He has went out his way multiple times to fit me into hour lessons and work a schedule around me, couldn’t recommend anyone more
Fantastic experience: So glad that I chose Neil as my driving instructor. He is so helpful in adapting his lessons to best fit each pupil and without him I don’t know how I would have passed my test.
Fantastic experience: Very helpful and a really nice guy to have a chat with, made nothing stressful at all.
Fantastic experience: If your looking for an instructor would 100% recommend Neil. Could not off passed my test 1st time without his help and support! Thanks again.
Fantastic experience: I recently completed my driving lessons with this instructor and I have to say, they were fantastic! The instructor was very patient and knowledgeable, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of driving rules and the practical skills to drive safely. They went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable behind the wheel and prepared for my driving test, which I passed on the 2nd try with only 2 minors thanks to their excellent teaching. I would highly recommend this instructor to anyone looking to learn how to drive.
Fantastic experience: Neil is a professional and knowledgeable driving instructor. He offered invaluable help at every stage of the process and was a delight to learn to drive with. Can't recommend more!
Fantastic experience: Being a young person on the Autistic spectrum and having severe anxiety I honestly could not recommend Neil any higher.He made me feel at ease almost instantaneously. He is incredibly patient, kind and understanding and without all of this I would not have passed my test first time. He truly is amazing.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing instructor. I would never have passed without Neil. He makes you feel at ease instantly and throughout your driving experience and is very reliable. Amazing reference points which also got me through. I would 10000% recommend Neil to anyone who is learning how to drive. I will also be back in contact for Neil to teach my son in 2026. Thank u so much Neil
Fantastic experience: Great instructor making sure you correct and polish driving , Walks you through at a good pace and makes sure you can drive confidently.
Fantastic experience: An amazing instructor only had 6 lessons with with him and passed my test first time with only 3 minors very patient and understanding with you and explains evrything thing in a easy way was always willing to answer questions out side of lessons always on time Couldn’t recommend more
Fantastic experience: Neil was a brilliant instructor. Very friendly and patient while teaching our son to drive. He was always on time and great at keeping us updated on his progress. I would highly recommend Neil to anyone looking for a Driving instructor. Will definitely be back in touch when it's our daughters turn. Thanks again Neil!
Fantastic experience: Great instructor helped me though my test always happy to help if needed
Fantastic experience: Very patient and makes sure I felt confident in areas i wasn’t as strong in. I passed first time and enjoyed learning.
Fantastic experience: I would definitely recommend Neil to anyone who is learning to drive. He is a great instructor, very friendly and helpful, Helped me massively with my confidence behind the wheel. Thank you very very much Neil. Dont think i could have passed with another instructor.
Fantastic experience: Great teacher! Always calm and understanding, always on time!
Fantastic experience: My son used Neil to learn so we got him again for my daughter who is a young aspire and has really bad both social and driving anxiety. He is very good with her and gives her great support and feedback. I really couldn't recommend him highly enough.
Fantastic experience: Amazing driving instructor. Passed first time. 100% recommend
Fantastic experience: I chose Neil as a friend recommended him and I would 100% recommend him as well! He is lovely to learn from, extremely patient and can help find the best methods for you to drive. He explains everything thoroughly and is always happy to answer questions. He helped me to pass first time today! I've had a great driving experience thanks to him :)
Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor. One of the best
Fantastic experience: Great time with Neil as my instructor, puts you at ease from the moment you get in the car. Answered every question I had and gave me great guidence getting me past my test. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an instructor.
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Neil I got a first time pass! Excellent driving instructor, lessons were tailored to fit my learning methods and I highly recommend! Thank you Neil
Fantastic experience: Neil was a brilliant instructor, very helpful and easy to get on with couldn’t of asked for a better instructor
Fantastic experience: An amazing instructor! So kind and patient especially for me as a very nervous driver. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: As someone who was incredibly anxious about driving, Neil provided a calm and patient environment. Explaining each thing in a way that was easily understood. Supports learners to identify their own learning goal for each lesson. Would highly recommend to any learner driver.
Fantastic experience: Very good instructor and helpful. I passed at first attempt. Big knowledge about driving.
Fantastic experience: Passed today first attempt thanks to Neil's great lessons! He's always been kind, clear with instructions and great to get along with; making the lessons something to look forward to. Could not ask for a better instructor!
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Very patient and helpful the whole time. Gave me all the tools I needed to pass first time!
Fantastic experience: Although he’s the first instructor I went with, I’m so glad I did because I couldn’t have imagined learning from anyone more patient, clearer or more helpful than Neil. He’s just a genuinely all round lovely guy and his little methods and games made learning to drive all the more fun! As much as I do stupid things all the time because I’m generally just a head in the clouds kind of person he still managed to get me ready for a first time pass! Couldn’t recommend any more.
Fantastic experience: Very professional and easy going, good at explaining and making you feel at ease. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Neil is an amazing instructor and has made me feel really confident on the road. As someone who was really anxious to learn, Neil made learning a calm and enjoyable thing. Thank you again for helping me pass first time!
Fantastic experience: Neil is amazing! I came to him with the near impossible task of getting me ready for a test in 4 lessons and he totally smashed it. I honestly couldn't recommend him highly enough. He has fool proof techniques for all the manoeuvres and a whole load of patience when you (inevitably) make mistakes. Thanks again
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Neil, I had a pass today with zero faults! Can’t thank him enough, would definitely recommend contacting him. Thanks again!
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor, passed first time with all his help , highly recommend! :)
Fantastic experience: Neil is an incredibly kind and clear instructor - my friends and I all had shared experiences of him being not only a great teacher, but a genuinely lovely guy. Anytime there are mistakes or faults made, Neil is amazing at helping you understand why certain things can or cannot work both in the real world or in your test. Having just passed my test with him as my instructor, I highly recommend Neil to anyone looking to do the same.
Fantastic experience: Neil is a great instructor! My daughter Callie took lessons with Neil and passed her test first time. In Callies words he is “reliable , calm , friendly and easy to get along, and explained everything clearly. Would defiantly recommend driving lessons with Neil “
Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend a better instructor!
Fantastic experience: Just passed my test first attempt with Neil, was very anxious when I first started but he was very patient, amazing instructor and would recommend!
Fantastic experience: Neil was always a very nice guy and made me feel very comfortable when I was in the car. Didn’t push me to do anything I felt uncomfortable with, and I was quite a nervous driver initially so this was great for me. He helped me sort out my theory test due to covid times and was always up for a laugh and was able to fit me in around his and my own busy schedules. Thanks very much Neil for all your help, I could not have done it without you.
Fantastic experience: Neil was my first ever instructor and set me up to pass. He was always on time for my lessons and great with his instructions. He explained complicated tasks in a way that just made sense, I felt super comfortable in the car and was able to drive with ease within a matter of months! I couldn’t recommend Neil enough, what a great driving instructor :-)
Fantastic experience: Very patient and helpful instructor who helped me to prepare for my test where I passed first time. Would highly recommend to any learners to contact Neil for lessons.
Fantastic experience: Always a fun drive with good instructions and clear and helpful feedback. Really appreciate the effort put in to arrange lessons.
Fantastic experience: Neil has been amazing teaching my son to drive. He has kept us informed throughout - particularly helpful during the ever changing covid restrictions. My son has very much enjoyed his experience. We will definitely be using him again when our younger son turns 17! Thanks again
Fantastic experience: Knows very well what examiners are looking for and ensures all the little details are covered. Also, very down to earth and easy to talk to which makes learning that much easier.
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Neil I have passed my exam 0 faults ! Very friendly and professional, always on time and has never made me nervous of making mistake or asking silly questions! 5* driving instructor! Thank you once again and all the best to you Neil !
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor, very patient and good at explaining things, would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Neil is a fantastic driving instructor. I would recommend to anyone!
Fantastic experience: He’s an absolutely amazing instructor, so friendly and understanding, really flexible also, couldn’t have chosen a better person!! Definitely recommend!!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Neil at mds 5* teaching & has patience of a saint can not thank enough.
Fantastic experience: Amazing, very committed to his pupils. Was so understanding and flexible with my schedule. Really took the time to explain things and made driving easy and fun.
Fantastic experience: Just passed my driving test today, and wanted to tell everyone who is looking into finding the right instructor for theirs - Ladies and gentlemen, look no further. From having really poor experience with one other instructor, I went to search and found Neil. I'm glad I did. We successfully worked through previous habits I've had and kept holding standards till my exam date arrived. Can't thank you enough Neil, Great experience man thanks, best wishes Dave
Fantastic experience: I just passed first time with Neil today! I could not have done it without him! He tailors the lessons to your needs. He is very patient and super understanding and knowledgeable, could not be more happy I ended with Neil as my instructor! I would definitely reach out to Neil if you look to get your license!
Fantastic experience: The best instructor, he’s very professional and gives great advice and instructions. I’d highly recommend!!
Fantastic experience: Neil was kind enough to take me on after some complications with my previous instructor and a test only a few weeks away. He was extremely professional, patient and very easy to get along with. My driving improved tremendously and I bagged a pass on my test. I couldn’t thank Neil enough for all the hard work he put into helping me. I will be highly recommending him to anyone else looking to start driving lessons.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Neil, was always positive and giving me any little constructive feedback and broke everything down really well. Been very patient with myself also lol, also tried to fit me in anywhere he could to make it easier for me which was good. Great instructor.
Fantastic experience: With Neil’s help, I passed my driving test in January 2020, first go! Neil was really friendly, patient, and always took the time to answer my many questions. He adjusted the lessons to my needs and we took our time going over the things I needed most help with - but he also held me to a timeline and made sure I was ready for a test in good time. I’m not the naturally the most confident driver, but felt well prepared and calm on the day of my driving test, which is testament to Neil’s teaching! Driving isn’t my favourite thing in the world, but I nevertheless had a great time during lessons. I can sincerely recommend Neil to anyone looking for a driving instructor!
Fantastic experience: Couldnt have asked for a better instructer. Non stop progression
Fantastic experience: Learning to drive with Neil has been amazing! He's so friendly and patient! Never gets frustrated when you mess up, he's always turned it into something funny( definitely helps the nerves!), lessons are always full of laughter! He explains everything in depth, and if your still no quite getting it he's got loads of ways to explain it differently. Definitely one of the better instructors out there!
Fantastic experience: Neil has been exactly what I needed. Having failed 3 times previously with another instructor, my confidence was shaken and I was growing more anxious with each drive, until I drove with Neil. Neil's approach is calm, easy and helped me immensely through understanding what I needed to work on. I cant thank him enough for his patience and dedication to helping see me through to my passing test.
Fantastic experience: Neil was my instructor from November 2017 - June 2018. He was very patient, clear and informative, always keeping me calm, even right before the test! Would highly recommend Neil!
Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor. Very patient and tailored every lesson to me. Neil made me feel confident even when i was a bag of nerves!
Fantastic experience: Neil is an excellent instructor and explains everything clearly and in-depth. He is also very patient with me and adapts his teaching to my style of learning a which is really helpful to my progress. He is also really approachable and easy to talk to which makes daunting tasks a whole lot easier. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my friends and family.
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