5 Reviews

Jans Driving School

Penrith, Cumbria
Reviews
Harrison McElnea
18 Sep 2025
REPORT
I am extremely disappointed with my experience of Jan’s Driving School. While Jan claims to teach beginners, their behaviour on the road is completely unacceptable. As someone who drives with L plates... Read More
I am extremely disappointed with my experience of Jan’s Driving School. While Jan claims to teach beginners, their behaviour on the road is completely unacceptable. As someone who drives with L plates, I expect patience and professionalism — not anger and road rage. I witnessed Jan shouting and showing aggressive behaviour towards young people on mopeds. This is not only unprofessional but also dangerous. Learners, whether on mopeds or in cars, deserve understanding and support, not hostility. How can a driving instructor, whose job is to promote road safety and calm decision-making, lose their temper so easily? If you are considering lessons here, think very carefully. A driving school should set the standard for good conduct on the road, and sadly, this is not what I experienced. This is not how I expect a driver instructor to act. She should have a real look in the mirror. Read Less
Callum Lloyd
12 Sep 2025
REPORT
I was shocked by my experience with Jan’s Driving School in Penrith. Despite being someone whose job is to teach road safety and patience, she showed her true colours by road raging at me while I was ... Read More
I was shocked by my experience with Jan’s Driving School in Penrith. Despite being someone whose job is to teach road safety and patience, she showed her true colours by road raging at me while I was riding my 50cc moped with clear L plates. She repeatedly honked her horn and even verbally abused me. The situation happened on a very narrow section of road where she attempted to overtake, but the gap was far too small. Instead of exercising patience, she took her frustration out on me simply because my moped is slower than her car. What makes this even more concerning is that she was alone in her vehicle, which was clearly marked with her business signage, making it clear this behaviour came from the driving school itself. For someone who is supposed to help people learn on the roads, this behaviour was unprofessional, aggressive, and completely unacceptable. I have attached photos showing where the incident took place along with proof of my moped. I will never be doing business with Jan. Read Less
Katie Brunk
26 Jan 2023
REPORT
A fantastic driving instructor, patient and calm. Really helped my son pass his driving test first time. Could not have done it without Jan.she was amazing.
Ailsa Wood
25 Aug 2020
REPORT
Lovely lady with a good professional attitude and years of experience, has a high pass rate and is well liked by her students
Daniela Wilby
29 Oct 2016
REPORT
As an late starter I never thought I could do it but Jan gave me confidence. She is a brilliant instructor and very patient. Learning to drive has given me a new lease of life and freedom.
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01768 892177
20 Carleton Hall Gardens
Penrith Cumbria CA10 2AL
Business Hours
Monday
Mon
06:00AM-21:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
06:00AM-21:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
06:00AM-21:00PM
Thursday
Thu
06:00AM-21:00PM
Friday
Fri
06:00AM-21:00PM
Saturday
Sat
07:00AM-15:00PM
Sunday
Sun
08:00AM-18:00PM
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Jans Driving School

Penrith, Cumbria
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20 Carleton Hall Gardens
Penrith Cumbria CA10 2AL
Monday
06:00AM-21:00PM
Tuesday
06:00AM-21:00PM
Wednesday
06:00AM-21:00PM
Thursday
06:00AM-21:00PM
Friday
06:00AM-21:00PM
Saturday
07:00AM-15:00PM
Sunday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Harrison McElnea
18 Sep 2025
REPORT
I am extremely disappointed with my experience of Jan’s Driving School. While Jan claims to teach beginners, their behaviour on the road is completely unacceptable. As someone who drives with L plates... Read More
I am extremely disappointed with my experience of Jan’s Driving School. While Jan claims to teach beginners, their behaviour on the road is completely unacceptable. As someone who drives with L plates, I expect patience and professionalism — not anger and road rage. I witnessed Jan shouting and showing aggressive behaviour towards young people on mopeds. This is not only unprofessional but also dangerous. Learners, whether on mopeds or in cars, deserve understanding and support, not hostility. How can a driving instructor, whose job is to promote road safety and calm decision-making, lose their temper so easily? If you are considering lessons here, think very carefully. A driving school should set the standard for good conduct on the road, and sadly, this is not what I experienced. This is not how I expect a driver instructor to act. She should have a real look in the mirror. Read Less
Callum Lloyd
12 Sep 2025
REPORT
I was shocked by my experience with Jan’s Driving School in Penrith. Despite being someone whose job is to teach road safety and patience, she showed her true colours by road raging at me while I was ... Read More
I was shocked by my experience with Jan’s Driving School in Penrith. Despite being someone whose job is to teach road safety and patience, she showed her true colours by road raging at me while I was riding my 50cc moped with clear L plates. She repeatedly honked her horn and even verbally abused me. The situation happened on a very narrow section of road where she attempted to overtake, but the gap was far too small. Instead of exercising patience, she took her frustration out on me simply because my moped is slower than her car. What makes this even more concerning is that she was alone in her vehicle, which was clearly marked with her business signage, making it clear this behaviour came from the driving school itself. For someone who is supposed to help people learn on the roads, this behaviour was unprofessional, aggressive, and completely unacceptable. I have attached photos showing where the incident took place along with proof of my moped. I will never be doing business with Jan. Read Less
Katie Brunk
26 Jan 2023
REPORT
A fantastic driving instructor, patient and calm. Really helped my son pass his driving test first time. Could not have done it without Jan.she was amazing.
Ailsa Wood
25 Aug 2020
REPORT
Lovely lady with a good professional attitude and years of experience, has a high pass rate and is well liked by her students
Daniela Wilby
29 Oct 2016
REPORT
As an late starter I never thought I could do it but Jan gave me confidence. She is a brilliant instructor and very patient. Learning to drive has given me a new lease of life and freedom.
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