They say that sometimes bad things have to happen before good things can. However, none of that is true for my driving lessons with Richard Wall at Mark Jordan Driving School.
And for this I have no o... Read More
They say that sometimes bad things have to happen before good things can. However, none of that is true for my driving lessons with Richard Wall at Mark Jordan Driving School.
And for this I have no one to thank more than my instructor, Richard. I believe Richard to be the quintessential driving instructor, his calm and positive presence are a must have in an instructor. To put it simply, Richard was the most spectacular instrcutor a new driver could ask for. In particular, i believe Richard's teaching style to be a great factor in this belief, as even during tense moments, he is always able to keep as calm a mood as one can have after stalling at the same round-about 5 different times, and is always able to lighten the mood with a joke, as well as providing support without feeling judgemental or condescending, even during the worst of moments.
Mark Jordan Driving School and Richard were chosen as my sister had also used them previously, and had nothing less than terrific things to say about Richard. I did not have to consider particularly important factors for me as a learner prior to lessons, however im sure that if i had any, Richard would have ticked every box.
What else can i say about Richard Wall that has not already been said about the likes of Albert Einstein, Mozart or William Shakespeare. Prior to my First lesson, I would say that i was likely slightly less worried than most, but whatever anxiousness i did have was immediately quashed by Richard. He easily breaks down ideas that seem complex for new drivers into smaller more managable bites and is great at explaining techniques and road layouts through a mix of Ipad diagrams and explanations. He adapts to students own levels of skill and confidence, but always gives them final say in what they want. This balance allowed me to be pushed further without feeling stressed, as i knew if i began to struggle, Richard would be able to help. Even after just 1 lesson, I felt confident and safe enough to drive home, with Richard talking me through each step of the way. I would greatly recommend lessons that last 2 hours, as it leaves plently of time for understanding new ideas, practicing and becoming confident in them in a single lesson.
After only a few months of work and about a month of waiting for my test, I successfully passed first time with only 3 minor faults. For this I would greatly recommend Richard and Mark Jordan Driving School as a whole (but specifically Richard). Read Less