2018 Learners to be allowed on motorways

Learners to be allowed on motorways in 2018 with an instructor with dual control pedals.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40905632

Learner drivers in England, Wales and Scotland will be allowed to have lessons on the motorway by next year, the government has announced. Continue reading “2018 Learners to be allowed on motorways”

Driving Test change

The driving test will change from Monday 4 December 2017 to include following directions from a sat nav and testing different manoeuvres. Continue reading “Driving Test change”

What is black box insurance?

If you are a young driver or you’ve recently passed your test, you could be facing an eye-watering quote for your car insurance if you do not have a black box fitted. This is because most insurers base their premium calculations on a block of driver profiles and general statistical evidence – and, unfortunately, young and newly qualified drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in an accident than any other group. Continue reading “What is Black Box insurance?”

Vehicle tax changes

The way vehicle tax is calculated will change for cars and some motor homes that are first registered with DVLA from 1 April 2017. Continue reading “Vehicle tax changes”

Roundabouts

Roundabouts are one of the hardest areas for beginners to understand. Not surprising when many experienced drivers don’t seem to know how to negotiate them either! Continue reading “Roundabouts”

Driving test how marked

Many pupils ask how the driving test is marked and what constitutes a minor or major fault. Continue reading “Driving test how marked”

Bad parking 3

Well the Bay parking didn’t go too well! Continue reading “Bad parking 3”

It is possible!

It is possible to pass with no minors as one of my pupils managed this week.

Bad parking 2

Bad parking

Mike Del Grosso

4.4

Based on 50 reviews

Sofia Politi
18:36 26 Oct 20

If I could give Mike zero stars, I would definitely do it. He makes you drive in the same roads, even after 20 lessons and he thinks this is enough. He always finishes earlier than the time agreed. So even though the lesson is supposed to last 1.5 hours, the time I spent in front of the wheel was 1h 15' or even 1hour. He doesn't trust his students, nor does he help his students build up their confidence. He makes you do more lessons in order to pay more. Plus, sometimes he destroys the confidence that you have struggled to build up, by his behaviour and comments.

G B
13:25 08 Aug 20

This was a lesson for our Son in our own car as I had taught him to drive and he was nearing time to sit his test. I have used Mike before in this capacity and found him to be excellent - this time was the same. Thorough, pragmatic but with a keen eye for areas of improvement, this was a first class experience. Our Son got enormous value from the session and I would have no hesitation in recommending Mike.

Tom Lane
11:44 29 Jul 20

Would highly recommend. Mike really builds you from the ground up working, through all the fundamentals whilst challenging you ever lesson . I always felt like i had progressed when i got how the car.

Stamatios Tzanninis
18:00 19 Jul 20

Very professional, attention to detail and quite funny. He really helped me gain confidence behind the wheel. I would suggest him to anyone who wants to do refresher lessons like me who had a driving licence from another country

Saintly Days Of Yore
11:47 03 Mar 20

I cannot recommend Mike enough. As an instructor he’s everything you could want; patient, knowledgeable and all round nice guy. Really takes the time to focus in on the specifics of what you’re struggling with and has a very pro-active attitude! With Mikes help I passed first time!! 5/5 stars! Thank you Mike for all your help!

Ciaran Ruttledge
14:15 06 Feb 20

If I could Mike give 0 stars I would. I thought he was a very poor instructor. Made you go around a small estate which was nowhere near the test route for 30/45 minutes every lesson. He drove you there. Even after doing more than 10 hours. He also use to finish early every lesson. One lesson he finished 15 minutes early. I was completely gobsmacked!! Could not believe it. 15 minutes taken off a 1 hour 30 minute lesson. Literally couldn't believe it. He also has a real lack of trust with his drivers. He was always touching the wheel while I was at the wheel. Very condescending in his critique. I have now had 3 lessons with another instructor and I have drove the whole time without any touching of the wheel, driving me places or finishing early. It is not like I am not a competent driver. And to finish it off. I discussed pushing for my test and trying to push myself as I had limited time. We agreed that I could book it earlier and if I wasn't ready then we could rearrange it as DVLA allow you 3 workings days before your test to rearrange. I had 5 more lessons(7.5 hours, and two and half weeks) booked in with Mike until my test that I had booked. I informed him of the date I booked my test. This was his response: "Hi Ciaran. I have decided to not continue teaching you. It was a push to be ready for the previous test date. Mike" Two and a half week before my test! Leaving me without a driving instructor!!! Just incredible. I have had to rearrange my test and look for a new driving instructor. Thankfully I have managed to do that and the new instructor is more than happy to put me in for my test. I will make sure to let you know when I pass my test first time! Mike feels that people should take 45 hours to pass their test. This is his own words. I believe he slows down your progress in order to make more money. Thankfully we have reviews now that are now so valuable! I would not recommend Mike to my enemy. Thankfully business is all about referrals and reputation and I do not believe his business will be around for much longer!

Gussy Shield
10:56 06 Jan 20

My daughter passed first time with only 2 'minors'. We were extremely pleased with Mikes very measured and patient tuition which did not add to A Level stress; infact she looked forward to her driving lessons almost as relaxing session. I would recommend Mike to any parent as our daughter is a well-rounded young driver and understands both roadcraft and second-guessing idiot road users.

Thomas Brewis-Watters
22:44 16 Nov 19

1st time pass with no minors thanks to good instruction... patient letting me learn at my own pace. Thanks Mike.

Oscar Darlington
12:36 03 Nov 19

Mike is an amazing driving instructor! Having failed under previous instructors he trained me well to pass under his training! Thanks again!

Daniel Reynolds
08:45 28 Sep 19

Great driving instructor and very patient in teaching. Has great knowledge of the local area and taught me superbly over the summer. Would definitely recommend!

Amelia Leader
20:31 19 Sep 19

Started with Mike having done an intensive course previously. Unfortunately the previous instructor was not so capable to deal with nervous drivers. However, Mike was the opposite, very patient and persevered with me. Would definitely recommend!

Olly Adlam
13:13 15 Aug 19

I've been learning to drive with Mike since November 2018. He is patient and let me learn at a pace that I was comfortable with. Passed my test second time with only 1 minor! Would recommend to any new driver. He is a great laugh and makes driving seem easy. His teaching method is brilliant and makes manovuers seem like child's play. No complaints at all. Thanks Mike! :)

Emily Shield
07:05 08 Aug 19

Mike is a great instructor, really helped me to be able to feel confident on the roads so that I was prepared to be on the roads by myself.

Mary Fisher
14:22 16 Jul 19

Passed my test with 2 minors not long ago, Mike is a great instructor! I was very nervous when I first started learning but Mike is patient and I always had a good laugh in my lessons. Thank you!

James Holloway
16:15 29 May 19

I was a bit later than some in taking the plunge and learning to drive and as such felt my confidence was lacking somewhat. Mike easily remedied all that. He easy going a great laugh and has a excellent teaching methodology to make sure I was well prepared for what the roads can throw at you and above all is patient allowing you to learn at your own speed (which in my case was much needed) With Mike's help I was able to pass my test first time with only 3 minors. I couldn't recommend Mike highly enough! Many thanks again Mike I couldn't of done it without you.

Louis Hatch
21:59 07 Mar 19

Passed my test first time today. Mike is a great instructor, he is extremely patient and easy to get along with, his lessons are very informative and a taught in a way that’s easy to understand. Would highly recommend.

Steve Harley
22:15 20 Feb 19

As a nervous driver, I highly recommend Mike. He is a very calm teacher, who builds confidence in his students as they're growing their skills. I really appreciate the warm ups he does: (as the area tackles every base of driving) before moving onto tougher routes. I can't recommend him enough!

Jessica Hedges
21:33 19 Feb 19

Highly recommend Mike. Really nice guy and very easy to learn with. I’m very nervous about driving but he puts me at ease and has helped me gain confidence. He is a fabulous instructor!

Brandon Towells
19:05 07 Feb 19

First instructor I had was Mike, wasn’t too happy. My experience with Mike gave me a terrible impression of driving instructors as a learner. Started with a new driving instructor today and in one, two hour lesson I achieved more than I did with 9 hours with Mike. He’s a nice guy and means well but needs to rethink his teaching strategies and learn to trust his students more.

Jamie Gibson
10:41 29 Jan 19

I highly recommend Mike as a driving instructor, he's patient, friendly and gives great clear advice and feedback every lesson. The area he uses as a 'warm up area' if you're just starting or need to relax before you tackle busier and faster roads is perfect with a great variety of junctions and road layouts to get used to driving. I really enjoy my lessons with him.

Welsh Grivel
15:24 18 Jul 17

On short notice Mike was more than willing to take me on as a student. He is very easy to talk to and will cater the lessons for your needs to ensure you get your money's worth. Mike is very fair in his teaching and will ensure that you have the right skill set to passing your test. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

AMY MCKENZIE
17:13 11 Jul 17

Mike is a really excellent instructor and I cannot recommend him enough if,like me, you feel you have lacked confidence with driving or have had bad experiences with other driving instructors. Mike knew exactly how to challenge me as a driver without putting me out of my comfort zone. In the past I found instructors to be quite pushy and they seemed quick to put me into difficult situations like roundabouts without having covered the basics first. Mike is friendly, easy to get on with and a great instructor. He really understands how to make you a confident driver.

Stephen Mitchell
10:59 04 Jun 17

Excellent instructor, Mike is especially great for nervous drivers as he knows just when to push you without making you feel overwhelmed.

Stephen Mitchell
11:37 20 May 17

Amazing driving instructor! Would definitely recommend especially for nervous or new drivers.

Awake The Wounded
21:19 24 Feb 17

Brilliant instructor! Passed first time. Speaks for itself.

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