Linda’s Driving School

Fantastic experience: Linda was brilliant, always patient with each lesson and has a great way of teaching to individual needs. Went into my test with confidence and a calm mindset knowing that everything was covered in my lessons. Would absolutely recommend Linda to anyone looking to start their lessons, and build confidence behind the wheel.

Fantastic experience: I passed today after lessons with Linda, she has been patient, friendly, helpful and adapted the learning to my needs. She made me feel comfortable and at ease. I would highly recommend and i’m going to miss our lessons together but I will be booking a motorway lesson soon! Thank you so much Linda ☺️xx

Fantastic experience: Linda has been my rock whilst learning to drive. I could not of passed without her guidance ! She’s so supportive and caters to your every need. I’m sad we won’t be doing weekly lessons anymore. 5 stars isn’t enough!!

Fantastic experience: A massive thank you to Linda for her patience & commitment to helping me pass my driving test! After 9 years since my previous driving test it was rather daunting stepping back into the world of driving but instantly my mind was put at ease. Linda was able to quickly get me back to my best & help correct some bad habits I’d picked up previously with an emphasis on safe driving. The key thing that stands out to me was the focus on not just the ‘how’ to driving, but making sure you understand why you follow the necessary steps for everyone’s benefit. Likewise I will miss the weekly chats during our lessons & the laughs we had! I would strongly recommend Linda for anyone looking for a driving instructor, couldn’t recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t recommend anyone over Linda, she is amazing and helped me with so much I have learning difficulties and struggle to understand certain things but it never stopped Linda from teaching me she was would go threw so many different learning techniques she would go out of her way to help you drive to your best ability. Definitely deserves more than 5 stars

Fantastic experience: Without Linda there was no way on earth I would of passed , an unbelievable teacher and also a really nice person who will help anyone with their driving needs , highly recommend as you will pass with her and will get the help you need , it was hard at first as a I struggled but Linda really helped me push through and get everything perfect for me to pass

Fantastic experience: I've been learning with Linda for just over a year, she has been very supportive on the journey to passing my test. Every lesson has been informative, proffessional and she made me feel at ease behind the wheel at all times. I honestly don't think I could have passed without her support. I would 100% recommend her to anyone who is wanting to learn how to drive. Thank you for everything Linda.

Fantastic experience: Learning to drive can be daunting for anyone, but learning with Linda was definitely the way to go for me! She adapts her teaching methods on a per student basis as what works for most might not work for all, I’ve passed first time round and at one point thought she was more pleased than I was, Thankyou Linda for your time and patience, I’m definitely doing my PassPlus with you too ☺️

Fantastic experience: It’s been an absolutely amazing experience and journey learning to drive and I have learnt so much. Linda has been incredibly kind and patient when teaching especially when it comes to driving anxiety. Couldn’t have done it without her. Loved the journey and experience.

Fantastic experience: Just passed with Linda, had a great time through all of my lessons and learnt loads through it!

Fantastic experience: When I first started lessons with Linda, I was in a rut, I was unsure in my driving capabilities and spiraling from a previous failed test attempt. Linda gave me confidence and taught me to believe in myself again. She also improved my technique by correcting some of my previous bad habits I picked up in my initial learning. Thanks to Linda I passed my test today, something I never thought I could accomplish. She is an amazing instructor who will go above and beyond to show you what can be possible when you believe in yourself.

Fantastic experience: Learned and passed with Linda, kindest person I’ve ever met, would 100% recommend for any wanting to learn

Fantastic experience: Great Instructor Very friendly and taught me everything I needed to know and made it all make sense to me as she understood how I learned , couldn’t have passed with anyone else

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. When I started my lessons with Linda I was very anxious and dreaded getting behind the wheel. However very quickly Linda reassured me and made me feel so relaxed. Whenever I couldn’t understand something Linda would always be very patient and understand and she would find new ways to explain something until It made sense. I cannot recommend her enough she is just amazing. First time pass ⭐️

Fantastic experience: An amazing instructor and person, Linda boosted my confidence not just behind the wheel but also in general life. Linda took the time to learn the way I learn and adapted her lessons to best suit me, she really goes above and beyond for her pupils

Negative experience: Called and messaged to book some lessons. No reply! But you had the time to reply to this.

Fantastic experience: Linda has been the best driving instructor I could have asked for. I didn’t have a clue about driving when I first started my lessons and I was so anxious but Linda always made me feel at ease. She is so patient and never shouts if you don’t understand something. I always doubted myself and wanted to give up so many times but Linda never doubted me and always had faith in me. I am so grateful for everything she has done for me and I will miss our lessons together. Thank you so much Linda. I 100% recommend her to anyone wanting to start their lessons. She is the best xx

Fantastic experience: I had no idea when i started just how much i would struggle to understand so many of the ways the roads in the UK work, mainly due to how differently my mind works, and had great difficulty bringing it all together, but Linda was incredibly patient and always managed to make it make sense in a way i don't think anyone else could have. I passed today, and its because of that patient, personal touch she had with my learning. 100% recommend.

Fantastic experience: Linda was an excellent instructor and extremely understanding, I would recommend anyone use her for lessons as she moulds the lessons around you and your strengths and weaknesses so you are 100% ready for your test. I wouldn’t have been able to pass without her

Fantastic experience: Where do I even begin? I spent years telling myself I couldn’t drive, I wouldn’t be able to concentrate for long enough, and the thought of someone getting into a car and driving straight off like it was second nature baffled my head, and I took these same thoughts into my first driving lesson with Linda, she asked me how nervous I was from 1-10 (and it was a solid 100/10 from me). The fact that she’s been able to get me where I am today is nothing short of a Miracle, thank you would never ever be enough for giving me and Isaac the freedom I desperately wanted and needed, but most of all, thank you for turning all my negative thoughts into positive ones, thank you for all the laughs, being my therapist on bad days and continuously telling me that I can do it until I eventually believed it myself. I’m genuinely going to miss our weekly lessons but I couldn’t recommend anyone Better than Linda for driving lessons, she’s an angel on earth ❤️

Fantastic experience: Linda is an amazing teacher, constantly iterating on the terminology and attitude used while driving to help things make sense specifically to YOU. Her attitude while teaching is always so positive. Even when you're having a bad lesson (of which I had many!) Linda is always able to spin a positive on the situation, and help you feel at ease. She definitely doesn't use the same techniques from student to student. If something didn't make sense to me we'd work together to find a wording / set of steps that make make things I found difficult suddenly really easy.By the time it came to do my test the whole thing just felt effortless. Would highly recommend. Thankyou Linda!

Fantastic experience: I started my lessons with Linda with almost no confidence in myself at all, and by the end of my first lesson she had made me feel so relaxed and stress free. Even when mistakes were made, she would make me feel so at ease and explain things in the way that is best suited to you. I have loved every second of my lessons, my confidence in myself has grown so much and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without her!! Would 100% recommend linda to anyone, she’s the best!! Thank you so much Linda

Fantastic experience: Linda’s teaching was second to none. Not only was she making me a better driver but she was also fixing severe anxieties and self doubt I had that had stemmed from a different instructor. She is so patient and caring and puts you completely at ease with her humour and bubbly personality. I couldn’t be more thankful for everything she has done for me. Thank you Linda

Fantastic experience: Passed first time today thanks to Linda who is the most amazing instructor. I had an awful instructor before her who really knocked my confidence. Linda gave me that confidence back, she took the time to explain when I was confused, was patient and understanding when I didn't believe in myself and pushed me to be the best I could be. I would recommend Linda to anyone and everyone! She's simply the best instructor out there!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazeing Teacher and a gem to work with I’ve had instructors in the past and have been shouted at and used my past to scare me no not Linda she guided me in the right direction and made sure I was comfortable and calm through every single minute off my lessons and my test thankyou so much will highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Linda is an absolutly amazing driving instructor! I wasnt confident on the road until i met linda, she really drills in the 'i can do it feeling' and just after 2 and a bit months with her i passed my test today ! Her lessons are really fun and enjoyable and she really considers the welfare of all her students. I would highly reccomend her as anyone instructor !!!

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing instructor. Shes so patient and really supportive!

Fantastic experience: Having Linda as my driving instructor has been a great experience from start to finish. There is never a dull moment while driving and even when mistakes did happen Linda would help me to learn from them I had a lot of fun and even managed to pass first time.

Fantastic experience: Passed on the first attempt. Very good teacher. very informative and able to adapt her teaching method for different types of cognative abilities. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Linda is the best instructor I could ever have hoped for - an amazing teacher as well as a lovely person! From the very first lesson, Linda created a learning environment where I felt comfortable enough to be myself, make mistakes and learn from them. This relaxed atmosphere stayed throughout my lessons, and helped me to learn quickly and without any worries. Linda is so devoted to her pupils that she takes time outside of lessons to help too. I always felt I could ask a question over message if I thought of something outside of a lesson, and she also created videos to re-cap tricky roundabouts etc.. I found that these really helped. Towards my test, I lacked a bit confidence in myself, but Linda pushed me to believe I could do it. After a few tears, I passed first time thanks to her fab teaching and encouragement!! I’m so glad I found Linda, and I would definitely recommend her to everyone thinking of learning to drive. Linda filled lessons with laughter and made them so enjoyable that I’m going to miss doing them! Thank you so so much!!

Fantastic experience: Passed first time with Linda! Couldn't ask for a better instructor. She tailored lesson so well to my learning style and helped me overcome my anxiety around the driving test. She is so patient, extremely good at what she does and hilarious I really enjoyed my lessons with her.

Fantastic experience: Linda is a great instructor and helped me pass my test first time. Linda explained everything in detail and made me feel calm when mistakes happen! throughout all of my lessons I always felt relaxed and comfortable with her. I could not thank her enough for the patience and effort she has given me. If you are looking for a driving instructor I recommend Linda 100%.

Fantastic experience: I passed with Linda at the end of November this year and I could not recommend a better driving instructor ! I started my driving lessons before the Covid period with a different driving instructor which did not work out, after this driving was no longer at the top of my list as I didn’t really have the confidence in myself anymore. After some time my mum contacted Linda for me so I could start up again. After my very first lesson I knew instantly I was going to enjoy my lessons again, Linda is so positive and very encouraging and definitely made me have faith in myself again. The reason I believe I passed my driving test with Linda is because she adapted to me as a person and did everything she could to understand me and how I work , I am not someone who understands or takes things in very quickly and can be quiet hard to teach. However with Linda I had absolutely no worry or disbelief I knew she was going to get me to where I needed to be and no review will ever thank her enough! ❤️

Fantastic experience: No review could completely capture how amazing Linda has been as an instructer - she is simply incredible and a miracle worker! I could never have imagined how much I would enjoy driving when I first started to learn. Linda's patience, understanding and positivity puts you at ease immediately; and she never gives up on you or judges you when you are having a bad day, lesson or make mistakes, she goes out of her way to explain and teach things in a way that is understandable to you. Also, as someone who is incredibly anxious, and has my own quirks, she accepted me for me whether there be laughter or tears. I will certainly miss our lessons, but I know she would be there for me if I have any driving related conundrums. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Great instructor, very patient and has good teaching techniques. Would definitely recommend! Thanks Linda

Fantastic experience: Passed first time with Linda! Shes an amazing teacher and I'll miss my lessons with her. I'd definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Just passed my test with Linda!!! I would highly recommend linda as a driving instructor I was so nervous to even start my lessons and she made me feel more comfortable from the start and she had a lot of patience with me , getting closer to my test she made me feel a lot more confident in myself, thank you so much she really is the best!!! Xxx

Fantastic experience: So pleased to have found Linda as my driving instructor. Such a kind and patient teacher, and always good fun! Very grateful for her and her guidance, and would 100% recommend. Thank you Linda

Fantastic experience: I’m on cloud 9, I’ve just passed my driving test. Big big thank you to Linda. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor! She helped turn my nerves into laughter & I felt so at ease on my lessons. She is so good at what she does, & is such a pro. Going to miss her and our lessons very much! Highly recommend! Thank you again Linda for helping me make this next step in life ❤️Xxx

Fantastic experience: Absolutely over the moon that I passed first time today! I can’t thank you enough Linda. You’ve been so supportive along the way - I have no idea how you coped with me and my tantrums but you got me there! It was an absolute joy you teaching me. I’m going to miss seeing you every week. Can’t recommend you enough! You’re a star! Thank you so much!! Xxx

Fantastic experience: Passed first time with Linda, cannot recommend her enough for what she does. She settled me down and calmed me within the first few lessons and really made me feel at ease. She figures out what teaching method is best for you and really tries to understand you as a learner. I’ve had a great time driving with Linda. Thankyou

Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time with Linda! She is absolutely amazing, the best instructor she always made me feel at ease and comfortable. Thankful for her continued support throughout the time spent with her. Would recommend to anyone!! Thank you Linda xx

Fantastic experience: Passed my test on 15/07/2021 It's been hard learning in the last year and a half with this pandemic. Linda put me at ease with my anxiety right from the start she is a great laugh and it's been fun learning with Linda .she is very professional and good at what she does . I will definitely be recommending Linda to my friends . I'm looking forward for my next lessons with her on the motorway see you soon .

Fantastic experience: What a fantastic day, finally got the result I wanted. Made easy with the help of the best driving instructor available! Fully recommend Linda to anyone learning to drive, Linda will make you feel comfortable from the very first lesson. She's patient, wonder fully to talk to and will give you the confidence to tackle your test. our lessons will be missed! Thank you for everything Linda

Fantastic experience: I have just passed my test with Linda! I was very nervous when I started learning but she very quickly put me at ease and made me feel super comfortable. Linda is not only a brilliant teacher but also a lovely lady to have a chat with as you're learning and I'll miss our lessons! I couldn't reccomend her more, thank you Linda!

Fantastic experience: I'm absolutely ecstatic. I've just passed my driving test first time with the amazing help of Linda. She supported me and believed in me. Even when I stumbled in lessons, she helped me gather myself and carry on with confidence. Her way of teaching was perfect for me and my needs. She is firm but fun to learn with and I always felt safe and comfortable with her. Being an anxious learner, it was difficult for me but with Linda's help I've passed first time! I cannot thank her enough in helping me start this new chapter in my life and I'll be forever grateful Original review before I passed. I'm currently having driving lessons off Linda. My experience so far has filled me with confidence in my driving ability. I previously rode a motorbike and had a bad accident which wasn't my fault which knocked my confidence on the road. So I was quite nervous from the get go. Linda has been very professional but also kind and understanding if I get something wrong or if nerves get the better of me. She has a very calming influence but tells me straight which helps me alot. She has helped me book my theory test for the end of December and is helping me with my knowledge. Also, through covid. She has followed the rules by the book and I feel super safe in her car. If you want an instructor that is fun and professional to be around, someone to fill you with confidence, then get in touch with Linda, she's great

Negative experience: Has lessons a few years ago with Linda which started off good but when her methods didn't work Linda lost patience and faith in me passing, thought it was okay to insult me and put me down, and lied about booking my test. Felt like towards the end she was just using my time for the money, not to help me pass. Linda didn't help with nerves, always talking about being aware of other drivers on drink and drugs during lessons. Linda was so pedantic in her teaching it wasn't valuable, most of it was a massive waste of time and money. Would not recommend.

Fantastic experience: What can i say about Linda's driving school... As someone who has had previous driving instructors who's approach to teaching was not suited to me, linda was a breath of fresh air. I should say i am dyslexic and for me learning to drive required a different teaching style and linda understood this wholeheartedly. The right combination of fun and lighthearted humor along with seriousness when needed. I can only imagine that i will still be using my quirky phrases and terms throughout my driving in the future. I can not recommend linda enough, especially if you have a different way of thinking or learning. She understands exactly what you need trust me. Big thanks to Linda for helping me pass first time!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic instructor helped me pass first time.

Fantastic experience: Linda is a fantastic instructor she's very patient and works great with anyone with anxiety she built up my confidence as I was a very nervous learner I always looked forward to my lessons as Linda makes you feel comfortable to be around, we've had some good times with tears of laughter and has become a friend, I really can't recommend Linda enough, Thank you so much Linda

Fantastic experience: I've just passed first time with Linda!! She's an absolutely fantastic instructor who makes you feel incredibly comfortable. She recognises any anxiety you have and adjusts her teaching to relieve your anxiety and worries and always sees the best in you. I can't fault her at all and honestly I'm going to miss having lessons with her. Definitely a 5* instructor

Fantastic experience: I’ve been driving with Linda since August 2019 and started as a super nervous driver. Within 3 weeks, I was feeling much more confident and not being forced to go on the main roads like many driving instructors do, made me a better driver. Linda is the most fun and she became almost like a driving mum! Linda caters for so many different types of learners and really focuses on figuring out how best you learn. I felt so looked after and safe with her, not to mention her car is also a dream to drive hahaha. She was so fun to be around and every lesson we’d have tears of laughter and today tears of joy. Thank you so much Linda for helping me to pass in just 6 months. I can not recommend this woman enough! I’m beyond lucky to have had such a wonderful driving instructor. Thank you for looking after me.

Fantastic experience: Linda is an amazing driving instructor and would recommend her to many one. She makes you feel comfortable and has help with my anxiety not just on the road. I'm still taking lessons with linda and always look forward to my next one. And I'm sure with her guidance I will pass my test when ready.

Fantastic experience: I honestly couldn't of had a better instructor! I was so nervous when I first started my driving lessons but Linda had her own way of helping me through it! We've had soo many amazing funny lessons and im gunna miss her so so much, i honestly couldn't recommend a better instructor shes amazing and definitely worth every penny ive spent! Thankyou so much Linda!

Fantastic experience: Linda is a fantastic instructor and lots of fun to be in the car with. She will make anyone who is a-little apprehensive or anxious feel at ease, which was not the case with my previous instructor.

Fantastic experience: Linda is an amazing driving instructor who completely tailors her teaching techniques to suit her student. She takes the time to get to know how you learn and won’t stop until she has found a way that helps you to understand and she will never lose patience with you. She is especially good at helping to manage anxiety levels- she will really put you at ease and make you feel comfortable. I had a bad experience with a previous instructor who would lose patience and shout which only made me more nervous but I am so happy to have found Linda as she is the complete opposite, and so thankful to her for helping me to pass and also helping me to believe in myself which has made me a confident driver! I also did pass plus with Linda, which is a 6 hour course that gave me experience in driving on the motorway, on rural roads, at night, etc. I learnt so much from the course and found it really worthwhile as it has prepared me for everything that the driving test doesn’t cover. I now have the confidence to drive anywhere I want and don’t feel limited or nervous at all, and Linda made the course really enjoyable!

Fantastic experience: So glad to have found Linda to take my driving lessons with, not only was she unbelievably patient with me but the loveliest and kindest lady I could have wished to have teaching me. After 10 years of putting my lessons off due to a previous bad experience with an instructor, I found Linda who not only taught me how to drive in a way that suited my learning style but also helped with my anxiety on the roads, she made me feel comfortable and at ease and boosted my confidence with driving massively. Not to mention she is hilarious and will never fail to make you laugh when you’re feeling a little nervous or anxious! As somebody who thought they’d never drive, I really can’t recommend Linda enough! X

Positive experience: Linda’s driving lessons were great fun and she explained everything really well to make sure I understood fully. She built up my confidence driving throughout my lessons, not just teaching me how to pass but how to be a good driver all round and so when I took my test I was able to pass first time!

Fantastic experience: First met Linda in October when I first got my provisional. After looking for the right driving instructor Linda stood out the rest generally knowing how to teach people to driving and confident with her techniques as some other instructors didn't give the same impression. I started my lessons which are affordable for anyone on back roads getting use to using clutch control etc. After a few lessons we went into the main road and because of Linda herself and the way she teaches I was confident about going on the roads (will I stall, will I use the wrong gear, what if I do something wrong) all these questions was going through my head and now I've passed I could say I haven't stalled the car with Linda. I picked up bad habits of using wrong gear for some parts of driving Linda instantly picked it up and ironed it out in no time. For anyone that is looking to pass but also to pass and be confident on the roads by yourself and be confident that you are a good driving Linda is the only driving instructor in Rochdale that could possibly make you feel like that. If you are unconfident or scared of driving or just want a knowledgable driving Instructor who knows what there talking Linda is your person. And a bonus is she's really funny so you don't get nervous around her.

Fantastic experience: Although it's unusual to write a review for an instructor before you've passed your test I needed to! I've been learning with Linda for a year now, I was in a terrible RTA when I was younger and it has taken me almost 20 years after to find the courage to start to learn. Linda has seen me through so many panic attacks, tears, frustration and anger. She is relentlessly patient and calm, always kind and never, ever makes me feel like I'm failing or I'm stupid for asking obvious questions or to go through something for the 50th time. I would recommend Linda as a driving instructor a million times over and I'm sure that when I pass my test (which I shall!) she'll be right beside me :)

Fantastic experience: As an older student I lacked confidence but from my first driving lesson Linda put 100% into teaching and supporting me, Linda's lessons are fun and I always looked forward to mine. Linda is very patient and I have highly recommended her to several friends, it's also great to pass Linda whislt she's teaching as her students are always smiling Keep up the fab teaching Linda x

Fantastic experience: I learned and passed with Linda. She's a brilliant instructor. I used to look forward to lessons with her because she made them fun - she is pantient, encouraging and full of banter (perfect for even the most nervous of learners). The quality of her instructing is second to none and she teaches in a way which is most suitable for you. She's pretty flexible and tries to arrange lessons for when they are most convenient for you. Thanks to Linda I am now a confident and responsible driver and I would recommend her to anyone wanting to learn to drive. Good luck! Melissa, 22, Milnrow