I have been Driving instructor for 26 years, with a Continuous High Pass Rate, and well known around, Dundee, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth area. For information on pricing please phone Jim Matthew on 07831501090 or 01382 685205
Reviews
Demi-Leigh Rennie
25 Jan 2026
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Massive thank you to Frances for helping me pass my driving test first time! Genuinely a lovely and funny lady, couldnβt have asked for a better instructor π₯°
Sheree
29 Oct 2025
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I can't recommend Frances enough, especially if you suffer from anxiety and/or are neurodivergent. Frances is kind and patient, and works to learn and remember signs that you are struggling. She is an... Read More
I can't recommend Frances enough, especially if you suffer from anxiety and/or are neurodivergent. Frances is kind and patient, and works to learn and remember signs that you are struggling. She is an excellent instructor and adapts intuitively to the level that you can be challenged, and succeed without losing confidence. Not to mention she is just a straight up gentle and genuine soul. Read Less
_sam0n
12 Sep 2025
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Definitely choose brakeaway if youβre thinking about driving lessons, Frances is an incredible teacher, helping me with my confidence on the roads in such a short amount of time π
J Ess
30 Apr 2025
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What an ewtremely poor ADI. Earlier today, parking/ waiting on a taxi rank at Railway Station! At one point even reversing back to allow a taxi to enter the rank. The Highway Code, rule 240 states tha... Read More
What an ewtremely poor ADI. Earlier today, parking/ waiting on a taxi rank at Railway Station! At one point even reversing back to allow a taxi to enter the rank. The Highway Code, rule 240 states that you MUST NOT stop or park on, amongst others, taxi bays as indicated by upright signs and markings, both of which are clearly on display. This behaviour clearly breaches the Road Traffic Act, and not only can result in a fine, but also could attract endorsable points. Very poor judgement and unprofessional from an ADI who takes payment for lessons which should allow potential pupils to obey the law, especially in a highly marked learning vehicle. What does that tell the pupil? Also, if a DSA examiner witnessed that,then im sure, a spot grade check may have resulted. There is no excuse for poor behaviour by an ADI, especially when there is a public car park at other side of the train station. Unfortunately, that instructor let the profession down quite badly! Therefore unable to recommend this school due to poor practice. Read Less
Joanna Galus
22 Feb 2025
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I would like to thank Frances for the confidence she gave me,not only during my lessons but the day off my test.
She was very patient, positive and made me feel comfortable during my lessons.
I would ... Read More
I would like to thank Frances for the confidence she gave me,not only during my lessons but the day off my test.
She was very patient, positive and made me feel comfortable during my lessons.
I would like to say a huge thank you for the hard work she put in for getting me the pass today . Thanks so so much x Read Less
Char Hill
28 Jul 2017
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Passed 1st time with 1 minor going to miss Frances would definitely recommend her!! Thanks for everything οΏ½
Davids Eiduks
10 Jul 2017
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Would definitely recommend, passed 2nd time with only 4minors, only had something like 13-14 lessons
Kirsti Leigh Hunt
16 Nov 2016
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Passed 1st time with 1 minor , Jim is very calm and doesnt rush through anything , would deffinetly recommend him οΏ½
James Goring
9 Dec 2015
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Just great! Passed second time with only two minor faults and one of those was just me not studying up. 5/5!
I have been Driving instructor for 26 years, with a Continuous High Pass Rate, and well known around, Dundee, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth area. For information on pricing please phone Jim Matthew on 07831501090 or 01382 685205
Reviews
Demi-Leigh Rennie
25 Jan 2026
REPORT
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Massive thank you to Frances for helping me pass my driving test first time! Genuinely a lovely and funny lady, couldnβt have asked for a better instructor π₯°
Sheree
29 Oct 2025
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I can't recommend Frances enough, especially if you suffer from anxiety and/or are neurodivergent. Frances is kind and patient, and works to learn and remember signs that you are struggling. She is an... Read More
I can't recommend Frances enough, especially if you suffer from anxiety and/or are neurodivergent. Frances is kind and patient, and works to learn and remember signs that you are struggling. She is an excellent instructor and adapts intuitively to the level that you can be challenged, and succeed without losing confidence. Not to mention she is just a straight up gentle and genuine soul. Read Less
_sam0n
12 Sep 2025
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Definitely choose brakeaway if youβre thinking about driving lessons, Frances is an incredible teacher, helping me with my confidence on the roads in such a short amount of time π
J Ess
30 Apr 2025
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What an ewtremely poor ADI. Earlier today, parking/ waiting on a taxi rank at Railway Station! At one point even reversing back to allow a taxi to enter the rank. The Highway Code, rule 240 states tha... Read More
What an ewtremely poor ADI. Earlier today, parking/ waiting on a taxi rank at Railway Station! At one point even reversing back to allow a taxi to enter the rank. The Highway Code, rule 240 states that you MUST NOT stop or park on, amongst others, taxi bays as indicated by upright signs and markings, both of which are clearly on display. This behaviour clearly breaches the Road Traffic Act, and not only can result in a fine, but also could attract endorsable points. Very poor judgement and unprofessional from an ADI who takes payment for lessons which should allow potential pupils to obey the law, especially in a highly marked learning vehicle. What does that tell the pupil? Also, if a DSA examiner witnessed that,then im sure, a spot grade check may have resulted. There is no excuse for poor behaviour by an ADI, especially when there is a public car park at other side of the train station. Unfortunately, that instructor let the profession down quite badly! Therefore unable to recommend this school due to poor practice. Read Less
Joanna Galus
22 Feb 2025
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I would like to thank Frances for the confidence she gave me,not only during my lessons but the day off my test.
She was very patient, positive and made me feel comfortable during my lessons.
I would ... Read More
I would like to thank Frances for the confidence she gave me,not only during my lessons but the day off my test.
She was very patient, positive and made me feel comfortable during my lessons.
I would like to say a huge thank you for the hard work she put in for getting me the pass today . Thanks so so much x Read Less
Char Hill
28 Jul 2017
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Passed 1st time with 1 minor going to miss Frances would definitely recommend her!! Thanks for everything οΏ½
Davids Eiduks
10 Jul 2017
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Would definitely recommend, passed 2nd time with only 4minors, only had something like 13-14 lessons
Kirsti Leigh Hunt
16 Nov 2016
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Passed 1st time with 1 minor , Jim is very calm and doesnt rush through anything , would deffinetly recommend him οΏ½
James Goring
9 Dec 2015
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Just great! Passed second time with only two minor faults and one of those was just me not studying up. 5/5!