Common questions

The DVSA suggests most learners need around 45 hours of professional tuition plus private practice, but it varies enormously. Nervous learners or those starting from scratch often need more; people with some experience need fewer. I’ll give you an honest view after your first couple of lessons rather than a sales pitch.

I teach in an automatic. If you’d prefer a manual licence, my brother runs MF Driving School and covers manual tuition across the same areas — get in touch and I’ll point you his way.

Yes — it’s one of my specialisms. I’ve worked with the AA and the Motability scheme for over five years, teaching disabled drivers and people in adapted vehicles. Get in touch and we’ll talk through what you need.

More than OK — nervous learners are who I most enjoy teaching. Plenty of my pupils had never sat behind a wheel, or had a bad experience with a previous instructor. There’s no shouting and no pressure: we go at a pace that suits you.

Sheffield and the surrounding area, including Rotherham, Chesterfield and Worksop. If you’re not sure whether I reach you, just ask.

Prices depend on the type and length of lessons, and whether you’re booking a block. Get in touch by phone or the enquiry form and I’ll give you a straight answer with no obligation.

A valid UK provisional driving licence, and glasses or contacts if you need them to read a number plate at 20 metres. That’s it — I’ll cover everything else.

Yes. Every pupil gets a secure online portal showing lesson history and progress, so you can see how far you’ve come between lessons — and parents can follow along too.

Call or text 07415 143014, email me, or fill in the enquiry form on the contact page. I’ll get back to you — usually the same day — and we’ll find a time that works.