Miles Ahead Driver Training

13 Merioneth Pl, CF62 9AJ, Barry
Miles Ahead Driver Training
13 Merioneth Pl
CF62 9AJ, Barry
+447539176984

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Miles Ahead is an independent driving school in Barry providing driving lessons and intensive courses of the highest quality to students of all ages and abilities in the Cardiff, Penarth, Barry & Vale areas. With an A-grade instructor, an impressive pass rate and a modern, student-centred approach, you’ll be on the road in no time. Excellent value for money, starting from £29.50 per hour.

We offer a choice of regular lessons or intensive courses, refresher courses, confidence-building courses, licence upgrades, pass plus and motorway training.

Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Miles Ahead Driver Training:

Miles Ahead Driver Training is renowned for its exceptional driving instruction led by the talented instructor, Paul. Clients frequently praise his calm demeanor, extensive knowledge, and tailored teaching methods, which contribute to a high pass rate. Many learners have successfully passed their driving tests on the first attempt, attributing their success to Paul's structured approach and ability to address individual needs during lessons.

Key highlights from user experiences include:

  • Personalized Attention: Paul focuses on the specific learning requirements of each student, ensuring that nobody feels rushed and that lessons are enjoyable.
  • Patience and Understanding: Reviewers commend Paul for his patience. He is skilled in creating a comfortable learning environment, which helps to build the confidence of nervous drivers.
  • Excellent Preparation: Clients appreciate the meticulous coverage of driving topics and the realistic preparation for driving tests, which leads to high success rates.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Paul is noted for his reliability and flexibility in scheduling lessons, often extending them to accommodate learners without additional charges.
  • Affordability: Despite being on the pricier side, many agree that the quality of teaching and time devoted justifies the cost, often resulting in better overall value.

In summary, Miles Ahead Driver Training, with Paul at the helm, offers an excellent learning experience for drivers of all skill levels, fostering a supportive environment that leads to successful driving outcomes.

Miles Ahead Driver Training: Reviews

5/5 (30 Reviews)
Charlie West 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my test first time in June of this year. Paul was amazing throughout my months of training and always demonstrated a calm and collected approach despite various mishaps on my part. He puts incredibly care and attention into the profession and always made sure the focus was on my development and improvement during our lessons. Thank you Paul

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Hi Charlie, Many thanks for taking the time to write a review, and for the positive feedback. I'm pleased the training worked well for you. Cheers, Paul.

Patrick Grafton 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Just passed my practical test first time round after being instructed by Paul! Our sessions were always centred around my needs as a learner and ensured that I had covered all bases for my test. A great instructor and good value lessons! Thanks Paul :)

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks Patrick and congratulations once again.

Aaron Vickery 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great teacher. Brings learning down to bite size chunks, always feel progression after every lesson

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Hi Aaron, Many thanks indeed for the review and for maintaining my 100% pass rate (which as you know I work hard to ensure). Congratulations again - 1 driving fault is an impressive score.

Steve O 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul at Miles ahead puts great care and attention into his teaching. He got me through my test first time, I'd highly recommend. His generosity with time was very much appreciated and competitive price is second to none. Cheers Paul .

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks Steve. It's been a pleasure.

T Miller 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent instructor, helped build my confidence so I could pass first time. Highly recommend Paul as an instructor

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks for the nice review Tierre. A great performance on test today too. Well done indeed. It takes a lot to get people ready to drive today but I know you will be fine.

James Lingham 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to get there liscense was very patient made me feel very comfortable the whole process was amazing from start to finish nothing was ever to much and always makes you feel at ease as I said before if you want to get a liscense miles ahead is the way to do it!

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks James. Happy to have helped, and a pleasure working with you.

Jacob Bowkett 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul has a wealth of knowledge about driving and helped me pass my test first time with ease. I would highly recommend him to anyone wishing to learn to drive. He helped me understand concepts that I couldn't initially wrap my head around, whilst being very friendly. All of this for a reasonable price too, I'm glad I went with Miles Ahead Driving School!

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks for the great review. All part of the service and pleased to have helped.

Matthew Wisden 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent instructor with high quality teaching methods. I was able to pass on my first attempt with one minor.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks Matt. Great to have such nice feedback, and happy to have helped.

Rebekah davey 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul not only helped me pass my test he also helped my son pass first time ! Gives great advice ,patient reliable and reasonably priced . I’m looking forward to him helping the rest of children over the next few years fly though their driving tests .

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks for the great review. Happy to have helped.

Calum Orr 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Meticulously covering every aspect of driving, Paul helped me pass my test first time as well as preparing me for post test driving. Overall a great experience with Miles Ahead Driver Training!

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many Thanks Calum.

Rebecca Wade 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would recommend Paul to anyone wanting to learn to drive, helped me to pass my test first time and good value for money

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks Rebecca.

Nicole Knight 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I recommend Paul Conibear he was so patient with me throughout my whole time learning with him.. I was not confident behind the wheel atall but Paul made me feel at ease each and every time I got in the car. I booked lessons with him in August then passed my test first time in October If that ain’t a good instructor then I don’t know what is!! Get at him

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

What an awesome review, thanks so much Nicole ! Happy to have helped you achieve your dreams.

K D 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor! Paul is very polite and generous with time. He helped me to pass my test 1st time with only 3 minors. Not only does he teach you how to pass the driving test but more importantly he helps you become a safe confident driver. Would definitely recommend.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Thanks for the nice review Kieran And thanks for working hard and aiming high. I guess we'll probably cross paths on Cardiff Road soon

J Bru 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my test today with Paul. Great instructor, never missed a lesson and did a great job with booking in my lessons as it was all a bit rushed. Very good and clear with communication and instructions , Great value for money.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Hi Josh, Many thanks for taking the time to post a review, much appreciated. Enjoy your success.

Alistair Hurford 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul was great. Really patient and a fantastic help. Would definitely recommend.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks for such positive feedback Alistair. You put in an enormous effort preparing for your test and I'm pleased to have helped.

Jacob Dorey 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul is a great instructor, very knowledgeable and patient and helped me pass first time in just a few months. He never rushed me into anything and calmly explained why certain things went wrong. 10/10 would recommend.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many Thanks Jacob. Well done on the test success, that was a great score today !

Kuberan P E 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul has got a wealth of experience and knowledge in the industry and is undoubtedly an excellent driving instructor with a personal touch. He is very quick in identifying the student's weak areas during his classes and is very generous with the time he gives for each class. Great value for money. He takes feedback from the student after every class and then comes back with a plan for next class along with recommendations for improvement. One must follow every bit of his instructions strictly and will see the importance of it not just during the actual driving test but ever after to drive safely and responsibly. I can't thank Paul enough for his sincere efforts to help me pass the driving test but also to make my driving classes enjoyable and a pleasant learning experience.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks for the positive and detailed review Kuberan. I aim to please, and it's nice to know that my efforts are appreciated.

Donna Strohmeyer 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul is a great instructor. I have been learning with Paul since Feb/March. He is my 2nd instructor that I have had and is, without a doubt, the best - I would highly recommend him. He is very calm, informative and each lesson is enjoyable.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks. Much appreciated.

Stuart Cloete 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul was calm, informative and able to recap on entire sections with regards to the drive as to how I was operating. This allowed me to be able to pass with minimal minors. He was mindful and understanding of my personality - whilst being able to change his wording to better suit myself in how I could learn. Thank you Paul and all the best. I highly recommend.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Hi Stuart, Many thanks for taking the time to review me, much appreciated. I hope all is well. Paul.

Dale Carey 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul is a great instructor, even to the fact I past first time on my driving test. Highly recommended

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many Thanks Dale. Good to hear from you. Hope all is well.

heather Lewis 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’d like to say a big thank you to Paul. Not only have I passed in less than 20 hours, but I feel like I understand driving better and I’m much more aware and know how to handle things now. I used to have a lot of meltdowns when driving which Paul managed to cope with but with his help I’m now holding it together much more.  Being asked to think things through myself has helped a lot.  I also found the manoeuvres a lot easier with Paul’s methods which are a lot simpler than what I’d been taught before and work in my own car as well as his. The service was great. Paul never missed a lesson, was very flexible, and great value for money. The lessons which are supposed to be one hour usually ran over and were often closer to two hours with no extra charge.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Many thanks Heather.

baicheng yang 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Before I got an instructor I was very apprehensive and expected the worse because of the horrible experiences others have had with instructors. Paul was the total opposite of anything I had heard, he is honestly the best instructor anyone could ask for. He's patient and shows genuine interest in teaching you to be a safe driver. He doesn't just talk at you, he explains very clearly in a way you'll understand. He corrects your mistakes in a way you'll feel encouraged not discouraged. Whether your driving confidence has been crushed coz of bad experiences with instructors or you've never had an instructor before I'd highly recommend Paul. After 20 hours of lessons with Paul, I passed my test with only 2 minors. Thank you once again, Paul.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Cheers Baicheng . Great to get some good feedback - Paul

G G 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I came to Miles Ahead after becoming disillusioned with another local driving school. Paul quickly assessed where my weaknesses were and quietly put together a tailored training schedule to get to grips with the problem areas, rather than sticking to the pre-set series of standard lessons as per my previous instructor. Every minute was meticulously planned as was the course as a whole. By asking the right questions he got me to troubleshoot the problem areas myself and this really helped me to understand what was needed. Paul was quick to step in where unsafe situations were developing but that aside I felt like he gave me freedom to explore and some peace and quiet in the car so that I could actually hear myself think. My previous instructor talked so much that all I could hear was his voice echoing around in my head - even when he wasn’t talking - and it wasn’t a good noise. Paul created a relaxed atmosphere and a really great learning environment in-car. The initial assessment was very useful and gave an estimate of how many hours I’d need which turned out to be bang on the nail. Although the hourly rate is on the more expensive side Paul was generous with his time and usually went on well over the hour so all in all it worked out cheaper. I felt very well prepared for test and aced it this morning with two minors (and one of those was a show me tell me). 100% recommend.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Well done Connor, never doubted you for a minute. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review - Paul

james fox 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Paul as a driving instructor. Paul was always calm, patient and clear when instructing. His knowledge of the industry and high level of skill was apparent from the start. Working with Paul you very much feel as if you are part of a team and share the objective together. You do not feel rushed, yet he develops your confidence, skill level and is fantastic at communicating his professional opinions, encouragement and support. Although learning to drive can push you out of your comfort zone I very much looked forward to my lessons with Paul and enjoyed the experience.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review James, much appreciated - Paul

David Hutchence 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul is an excellent instructor regardless of your starting age or experience, and his skill really shows when preparing you for your test. Would definitely recommend First Stop to all first time drivers!

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Thanks for the great review, but just to point out that I’m now at Miles Ahead and not at First Stop anymore, but the many good reviews I got whilst I was there can still be found on their Google business listing - Thank you Paul

Nigel Moyo 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had an excellent experience with Paul. He made sure to cover all bases during lessons and prepared me well for the test. I would recommend him to anyone who's looking to succeed with their driving test

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Thank you Nigel for taking the time to leave a great review - Paul

Tommy Yau 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul is a very knowledgeable instructor. He is firm but fair and gives clear instructions on how to improve. I would happily recommend him to others.

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Thank you Tommy for the recommendation and taking the time to leave a great review - Paul

James Allen 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Paul is a Brilliant instructor, helped me loads and had the patience to put up with me and my struggle with it leading up to my pass! highly recommended!

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Thank you James for taking the time to leave a great review - Paul

Charlotte Rendell 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: 100% recommend having driving lessons with Paul, was really nervous to get behind a wheel but Paul made me feel at ease and helped me pass 1st time!

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Thank you Charlotte for taking the time to leave a great review - Paul

Naz Vazirian 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was initially very apprehensive about my driving lessons. However after just one lesson with Paul, I felt a lot more confident and hopeful about my driving. He would always give clear instructions, have a positive attitude, and a lot of patience with me. I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to learn to drive to sign up with Paul. He most certainly made me feel at ease, and a large part of my success in driving is due to him. Thanks Paul!

Miles Ahead Driver Training
Miles Ahead Driver Training

Thank you Naz for the recommendation and taking the time to leave such a great review - Paul

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