Comments from previous pupils

Below are comments from some of our previous pupils. Should you want to add your own comments, please use the contact form.

Sean Spalding (17) - 5 minors
Passed 1st Time

Learning to drive with Steven was exciting and enjoyable . He was a newly qualified instructor which I thought was good as he would have all the up to date methods for passing your test . He isn’t like the old grumpy instructors that you sometimes see , he likes to have a laugh . On the day of my test I was quiet nervous but Steven knows what to say to calm your nerves and help you with your test . When I first met Steven he looked at my skills on driving and said I could be sitting my test round about the time when the schools go back , and if I had sat my theory sooner I think I would have. But in the end and with all of Stevens help I passed my test first time with only 5 minors

Andy Mimnagh (18) - 7 Minor faults

When I first started to take driving lessons it was an unusual experience as I had only been in the passenger side of a car, never behind the wheel! However, once I started learning to drive with Steven he taught me the fundamental skills needed to become an accomplished driver. It was a pleasure being taught off of Steven as he ensured a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere everytime we were out on the road, which made things that bit easier when starting off.

After working the basic skills, Steven would then identify what exactly needed to be worked on to make me into a 'complete' driver. Now that I look back on my lessons I'm glad that it was Steven who taught me how to drive as not only did he provide me with the attributes needed to pass my test, he became a good friend aswell

John Madden
Passed 1st Time

I had been taking lessons on and off now for a few years and never managed to get to the required standard, mainly due finance and other commitments, not to mention lack of motivation. When I booked with Steven he assesed my ability and gave me a rough date when he thought I'd be ready.

I managed to pass first time eight weeks later and felt really confident on the day. I had a good laugh with Steven on my two hour lessons, I'm sure this helped me to relax and begin to enjoy the process. Momentum was always lacking I thought with previous instructors, but Steven was passionate about his work and for the first time I felt a bit of energy. I knew I'd pass this time.

Andy McLauchlan (31) - 2 Minors.
Passed 1st Time

I already had driving experience and had to resit my test for my licence. Steven was concise and informative and brought my driving skills up to scratch in a very short time. He always had a relaxed, unstressful style to teaching and useful comments to improve my control of the car. Thanks for all your help. Cheers.

Robyn Galloway (17) - 5 minor faults
Passed 1st Time

Steven always made driving easy and fun. He was really good at building confidence and helping me learn in the ways i felt comfortable. Lessons were always really casual, there was no real stress when I was driving with Steven, even when I was having trouble with things. Because Steven had always been honest with me about my abilities, when I went to take my test, I knew I was ready for it and felt comfortable taking it.

Adam Lawrie (19) - 5 minors
Passed 1st Time

After previously failing my test with another instructor, I lost my motivation towards driving. I only decided to start lessons again because i had alot of free time and some extra money. But when i started learning with steven i regained my motivation, I felt as if he was constantly challenging me to improve and to become a capable confident driver. Most importantly he gave me confidence to overcome my nerves on the road and now I feel as if the skills that I have learned come second nature to me. I'd recommend Steven
to anyone, he has a great positive and friendly attitude to teaching, and his confidence in me as a driver really helped, especially on the day of my test.

Nicola Spalding (23)
Passed 1st Time

I first started taking driving lessons when i was 18 and absolutely hated every minute of every lesson. I gave up. At 23 i decided enough was enough, i not only needed to drive to get me to and from work, i really wanted too.

Steven was recommended to my dad from a friend of his. At first i was extremely nervous and still disliked my lessons. However that soon changed as Steven made learning to drive fun and enjoyable.

Steven helped me to relax and enjoy new driving skills. He was always patient and relaxed (even when i was having a blonde moment or stating "I can't do this" lol) He always reassured me that i could, building my confidence.

I can honestly say I'd recommend Steven as a driving instructor to anyone thinking of taking lessons. He is passionate about his work and it shows in his enthusiasm.

John Paul Bayless -1 Minor
Passed 1st Time

I passed my theory test 2 years ago and thought, ok I'll learn to drive now. I have to warn you that not all driving schools are out to work with you with the exception of this school as I had 3 tests prior to my final test. Steven was the best instructor as I felt more than comfortable. He gave me the feedback that all my other instructors never gave. His reference points work, he wouldn't teach them if they didn't. I would advise anyone learning to drive to give M8 Driving School a call as its not like going for lesson after lesson, you actually look foward to your next lesson behind the wheel. I done an intensive course as my theory test was running out but I still managed to pass before my deadline which I'll always be grateful for those reasons. Best money spent as now I dont have to get public transport everywhere. Thanks Steven for all your help

Alison Ramage (31) - 6 minor faults

I have been taking driving lessons on and off for many years now but finally I found an instructor with whom I connected to and had great patience (believe me he needed it with me.)
Through many laughs and tears he finally helped me to achieve a huge success in passing my driving test. This was a great delight to me but there was also a sadness as I felt I was losing a great friend.
I would recommend Steven as a driving instructor to anyone. He is a kind caring person and is very passionate about his career as a driving instructor. Thank you very much Steven for helping me to achieve my licence.

John McCluskie - 4 minors
Passed 1st Time

Id like to thank Steven so much for his time and patience with me. If it hadn't been for him I dont think I would ever have past my test! He was accommodating and fair, and really went out his way for me. Im normally quite nervous when I meet new people, Steven reassured me and I had such belief in my ability down to his manner and honesty. So much so that I asked him to sit in the car with me when I did my test. You really can't ask for more in an instructor. My family and I thank you so much and would definently recommend Steven to anyone.

Suzanne Campbell - 6 minor faults
Passed 1st Time

I used to be a really nervous driver and had been learning for 4 years, with one failed test in another location, but Steven helped me gain confidence again and taught me new methods that I had never learned before. As a result I passed first time with him, for which I am very grateful because over the past 4 years I had 5 different instructors and I think each one of them lost their patience with me! But Steven was very patient and good banter, even though I wasn't so good at talking and driving at the same time! I would recommend Steven for anyone, as he took me on at a late stage in my driving progression and still managed to get me passed in a short space of time. Now I'm driving everywhere and it's great!

Jordan Agnew (17) -13 minor faults
Passed 1st Time

When I had my first lesson with Steven I was extremely nervous.
He done all the talking which helped alot and settled my nerves. Sometimes I wanted to give up on driving but I was assured by Steven that I was cabable. That I could do it!

He's not like other instructors because he talks to you about what you want to talk about and with him teaching my sister how to drive there was always something to talk about. He gets all of his students to a level where even if you have a bad drive on test day like I did you can still pass because the fundamentals he has tought you and the methods he uses stick and become second nature.

Although I'm thrilled with passing my test I'll miss steven because I looked up to him not just as my instructor but as a friend. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants low minor marks (with me as an exception) a great laugh and most importantly confidence in your own ability.

Thanks Steven.

Ashley Agnew (22) - 8 Minors
Passed 1st Time

When my dad booked my first lesson i was so scared but when i got into the car with Stevie he made me feel so at ease because of his friendly manner that he has with his pupils. With ever lesson i had my confidence grew in the car however i still had my moments when the famous sayings "a cannae do it" or " will you please help me" came up.

Stevie is a fantastic instructor who develops friendships with his pupils as well as just being there to teach them how to drive. I would recommend Stevie to anyone who is thinking about learning to drive...

THANK YOU SO MUCH..!!!!!!! Ashley xx

Barry Stewart - 5 minor faults.

I had previously done alot of driving but never got round to sitting my test. When I started lessons with Steven I had driven only once in three years and my confidence was understandably low. I went into the first driving lesson with apprehension but Steven soon put me at ease. He gave me the skills to get my driving up to test-standard without it being a laborious process. Within a couple of lessons I was actually looking forward to going out in the car. The reference points Steven uses greatly simplified each of the maneauvres so I could concentrate on observations. I also gained a comprehensive knowledge of the test area which gave me a lot of confidence going into my test as I knew there wouldn't be any surprises. If your contemplating booking driving lessons, I can't recommend Steven enough. He's an excellent instructor and you'll have a laugh with him.