Andy's Driver Training

Information about Andy's Driver Training
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7h-19h
- tuesday: 7h-19h
- wednesday: 7h-19h
- thursday: 7h-19h
- friday: 7h-19h
- saturday: (closed)
Hello! My name is Andy Birkett, and I’m an approved driving instructor (ADI) based in Darlington. Whether you need a driving instructor in Northallerton, Newton Aycliffe, Richmond, Catterick, Middleton St George, Darlington or any of the surrounding areas, I can help.
I can provide intensive and semi-intensive driving courses and one-off driving lessons. My prices are always competitive, and I offer discounts for block bookings and new drivers.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Andy's Driver Training:
Andy's Driver Training is renowned for its exceptional driving instruction, providing a supportive and patient environment for learners across Darlington. With consistently high praise from students, Andy is described as friendly, reliable, and professional. Many students have successfully passed their driving tests on the first attempt, often citing Andy's unique teaching style that combines thorough explanations with a warm sense of humor.
Key highlights from user reviews include:
- Highly patient and understanding approach to teaching.
- Ability to build confidence in nervous drivers.
- Clear and concise instructions that make learning easy.
- Strong rapport with students that creates a relaxed learning environment.
- Consistent track record of helping learners pass their tests, often first time.
While the overwhelmingly positive feedback speaks volumes about the quality of instruction, some students mentioned occasional nerves during learning. However, Andy’s comforting presence and ability to adapt lessons to individual needs ensure that all learners feel at ease.
If you’re looking for a driving instructor who not only teaches essential driving skills but also makes the learning process enjoyable, Andy's Driver Training comes highly recommended by students with various experiences. Whether starting from scratch or looking to refine existing skills, learners have found success and enjoyment in their journey with Andy.
Andy's Driver Training: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Very patient and welcoming to driving on the road, great at keeping important information running through your head when driving
Fantastic experience: Andy is a great instructor. Friendly and helped me pass first time.
Fantastic experience: Best instructor you could get. Every lesson was great and Andy helped me in many ways
Fantastic experience: Andy was a great driving instructor and very patient, friendly and easy to get on with. I would highly recommend him as I enjoyed all my lessons and was able to pass first time with him.
Fantastic experience: Andy is one of the best instructors around, he's the most consistent and professional instructor you could have. He never loses faith in you even if you don't get it the first time and helped me pass my test even if it was second time. Best instructor in Darlington in my opinion
Fantastic experience: Andy is the ideal driving instructor. He supports and motivate you whilst driving and builds your confidence massively.
Fantastic experience: Thank you to Andy on getting me through my driving test 1st time with only 1 driving fault. Anyone who is as nervous as me and looking for a instructor then Andy is your man. He is very paitent and explains everything very well, I couldn't of done it without him and it is something I never thought I could achieve in life. Thanks again.
Fantastic experience: Andy is without a doubt the best driving instructor you could have! He is super reliable, patient and professional. I started off very anxious about driving, but Andy was so understanding and made me feel at ease every lesson with his amazing sense of humour and warm personality. I'm very proud to say I passed my test first time with 0 minors after 4 months of lessons! This would not have been possible without Andy!
Fantastic experience: Andy is an amazing instructor & someone who you can have good banter & a laugh with in lessons. I have gone from being a nervous driver to feeling confident within myself everytime I drive. He is incredibly patient and will alway help even on the really difficult days. He always breaks everything down step by step & will always go back to anything you need to go over again. He will stick with you no matter how long it takes & will always motivate you to keep going. In my opinion, Andy is definitely the best instructor in Darlington & I’m glad I learnt to drive with him. I highly recommend him to everyone else. Thanks for everything
Fantastic experience: Passed first time with Andy, very patient and friendly. Definitely recommend
Fantastic experience: Wonderful instructor! Andy is amazing and he helped me to pass 1st time starting with no knowledge on how to drive. He is very patient, professional and supportive when it came to driving and I couldn't have asked for a better person to teach me everything. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to learn to drive.
Fantastic experience: My daughter has just passed her test after only 3 months of lessons with Andy. We cannot recommend him enough. Lovey instructor, thank you so much ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Fantastic experience: Great instructor who is patient, supportive and easy to build a rapport with. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Very happy passed with one minor amazing instructor and a genuine person deffo recommend when learning to drive.
Fantastic experience: I passed my test first time with only 2 driving faults I’m so pleased with my lesson always listen what I want to do on the day. Andy is polite and tells instructions clearly. Fully recommend Andy to learn to drive.
Fantastic experience: I passed my test with Andy last week on the first attempt. I found him to be friendly and patient, and he gives clear instructions that are easy to follow. He made learning to drive very easy. I cannot recommend him enough.
Fantastic experience: I started learning how to drive just 4 months ago. I had put it off for years and one day I was recommended to contact Andy’s Driver Training. Just a few months later, I’ve passed my driving test on my first attempt, having had 40 hours of lessons, I received just 3 minors on my test exam. Andy is calm and helps you overcome any situations that you might be facing when it comes to driving. Learning with Andy is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!
Fantastic experience: Andy was brilliant and made me feel at ease instantly. He has a good sense of humour and good banter. I particularly enjoyed his teaching style of visual presentations as well the practical side. Nothing was too much trouble and he ensured that I was comfortable at all times with the speed of learning and offered a flexible approach. I would definitely recommend him without hesitation. After a week of intensive driving lessons, I passed first time and I can't thank him enough.
Fantastic experience: Andy has conquered my fears of driving! From the start Andy has always been very calm, patient and supportive. Andy takes a relaxed step by step approach to driving and knows when to push the comfort zone with out it being overwhelming. I will miss our lessons-learning, chatting and putting the world to rights. From being to nervous to leave the car park to now being a safe driver on the road. Andy covers a wide range of areas and is always more than happy to help! If anyone is looking to get behind the wheel and on the road I really recommend Andy’s Driver Training.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic driving instructor. Clear, concise and calmly delivered instructions. Puts you at ease the moment you sit in his car. Andy helped me pass my test at 33 years old where others had failed. I couldn't recommend Andy enough. For those 20/30 hours you spend learning with him, he's not just your instructor but he's also your friend and his caring manor is what sets Andy apart from the rest!
Fantastic experience: Lovely instructor, very patient and good at explaining concepts in an easy to understand way.
Fantastic experience: I felt instantly comfortable as soon as I started my first lesson despite how incredibly nervous I was and Andy was beyond patient with me and so reassuring right through until the end of my lessons! He had so much faith in me giving me so much confidence towards the end and I couldn’t recommend him enough! So grateful I chose Andy for my driving instructor!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Andy, guy is the definition of patience and coolness He always has you feeling at ease behind the wheel. His teaching style is spot on, Andy explains everything clearly, breaking down even the trickiest maneuvers into simple steps. He was incredibly thorough and made sure I understood each concept before moving on. Thanks to his excellent guidance, I felt confident and well-prepared when the big day came, and was able to pass my test first time. If you're looking for a driving instructor who will not only teach you how to drive but also make the experience enjoyable, Andy is your man, Can’t recommend him highly enough, thanks again Andy!
Fantastic experience: Andy is an excellent drivering instruct I highly recommend I pass first time thank you so much Andy
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t recommend Andy enough, he’s been a brilliant driving instructor right from the very beginning all the way through to the end. Very patient, understanding and helpful. Always up for a good laugh as well! Genuinely enjoyed every single one of my lessons despite my nerves at times and Andy managed to get me through starting from a complete beginner to a first time pass. Thank you Andy☺️
Fantastic experience: Really good instructor, definitely recommend. I managed to pass first time.
Fantastic experience: Andy is a absolutely amazing instructor, his patience are incredible, felt so comfortable on every single lesson and he helped me learn so much about the roads not just the actual driving, I passed first time with Andy and couldn’t have wished for a better instructor to have taught me, I highly recommend and thank you so much again
Fantastic experience: Fantastic driving instructor, would definitely recommend!
Fantastic experience: Lovely instructor, money well spent as I passed with 0 faults!
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