Mark Carroll Driving School
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
General Info
Experiences of driving in the East Midlands as a learner driver, and the fun of learning to drive.
Reviews
Lilith Rose
4 Jul 2022
REPORT
I went for a little finesse training as I could already drive quite well, Mark Carroll seemed good at communicating at first and gave me a few very good tips but this slowly went down hill fast as his...
I went for a little finesse training as I could already drive quite well, Mark Carroll seemed good at communicating at first and gave me a few very good tips but this slowly went down hill fast as his jokes devolved into running over "useless humans" and the extreme ablism started. He also saw fit to tell me all about why " I shouldn't have had my children young", really not his place at all. I had to ask him to stop and to please just teach me to drive. I asked for mock
tests many times and he didn't seem happy about this and wouldn't do them until I really pushed. The day of test Mark dual controlled me because I didn't take a road he wanted me to take. There were no dangers he just seems to like control, this has also left me with a severely strained shoulder down to my disability h-eds. When I told him it had made me nervous and requested he please not do that unless its nessiasary, he gave me a angry apology then later dual controlled again in a non dangerous situation. He also grabbed hold of the gears whilst I was driving at speed. He's ex military and seems friendly until you question anything then he gets very angry . He sent me to test apologising for his behaviour and then afterwards said I didn't need to pay him for the lesson but by that point it was too late to fix it what had been done.
Gail Bembridge
5 Nov 2019
REPORT
Sophie Robinson
21 May 2018
REPORT
Highly recommend Mark if you’re looking for a driving instructor. After my old one not teaching me anything, Mark was happy to help and I learnt something new each lesson and eventually passed my test...
Highly recommend Mark if you’re looking for a driving instructor. After my old one not teaching me anything, Mark was happy to help and I learnt something new each lesson and eventually passed my test first time! Thankyou for all your help Mark
Megan Cox
2 May 2018
REPORT
After failing a test and having a bad experience with a driving instructor, I completely - pardon the pun - wrote-off driving three years ago. I was a nervous wreck and the thought of getting behind t...
After failing a test and having a bad experience with a driving instructor, I completely - pardon the pun - wrote-off driving three years ago. I was a nervous wreck and the thought of getting behind the wheel made me want to have a panic attack. For some reason, I decided to give this driving lark another go last year and heard from a family friend that Mark was pretty good. I clicked with Mark from the very first lesson and soon found out he's definitely more than 'pretty good'. Mark understood my anxieties, he put me at ease and he made me laugh - a lot! Three years ago I would have told you I'm never going to drive. Last Friday I passed my test and now I can not only drive, but I can drive confidently. I can't thank you enough Mark and I definitely recommend him to anyone thinking about driving or getting back into driving.
Iain Willimsky
7 Nov 2017
REPORT
Moved back to the area a few months ago and started to learn to drive. Was a little nervous getting back into a car after such a long time but Laura, my instructor was absolutely brilliant. She explai...
Moved back to the area a few months ago and started to learn to drive. Was a little nervous getting back into a car after such a long time but Laura, my instructor was absolutely brilliant. She explained everything we were going to do before hand and made sure I understood. Lessons were fun and fortunately I was able to get my test in before the test change. Not only did i get help with the practical but also with the theory as they have access to practice questions and the hazard perception. They also help with extra bits and bobs like showing you how to refill your car at a petrol station and night time driving. Cant recommend enough!
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Mark Carroll Driving School
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
General Info
Experiences of driving in the East Midlands as a learner driver, and the fun of learning to drive.
Reviews
Lilith Rose
4 Jul 2022
I went for a little finesse training as I could already drive quite well, Mark Carroll seemed good at communicating at first and gave me a few very good tips but this slowly went down hill fast as his...
I went for a little finesse training as I could already drive quite well, Mark Carroll seemed good at communicating at first and gave me a few very good tips but this slowly went down hill fast as his jokes devolved into running over "useless humans" and the extreme ablism started. He also saw fit to tell me all about why " I shouldn't have had my children young", really not his place at all. I had to ask him to stop and to please just teach me to drive. I asked for mock
tests many times and he didn't seem happy about this and wouldn't do them until I really pushed. The day of test Mark dual controlled me because I didn't take a road he wanted me to take. There were no dangers he just seems to like control, this has also left me with a severely strained shoulder down to my disability h-eds. When I told him it had made me nervous and requested he please not do that unless its nessiasary, he gave me a angry apology then later dual controlled again in a non dangerous situation. He also grabbed hold of the gears whilst I was driving at speed. He's ex military and seems friendly until you question anything then he gets very angry . He sent me to test apologising for his behaviour and then afterwards said I didn't need to pay him for the lesson but by that point it was too late to fix it what had been done.
Gail Bembridge
5 Nov 2019
Sophie Robinson
21 May 2018
Highly recommend Mark if you’re looking for a driving instructor. After my old one not teaching me anything, Mark was happy to help and I learnt something new each lesson and eventually passed my test...
Highly recommend Mark if you’re looking for a driving instructor. After my old one not teaching me anything, Mark was happy to help and I learnt something new each lesson and eventually passed my test first time! Thankyou for all your help Mark
Megan Cox
2 May 2018
After failing a test and having a bad experience with a driving instructor, I completely - pardon the pun - wrote-off driving three years ago. I was a nervous wreck and the thought of getting behind t...
After failing a test and having a bad experience with a driving instructor, I completely - pardon the pun - wrote-off driving three years ago. I was a nervous wreck and the thought of getting behind the wheel made me want to have a panic attack. For some reason, I decided to give this driving lark another go last year and heard from a family friend that Mark was pretty good. I clicked with Mark from the very first lesson and soon found out he's definitely more than 'pretty good'. Mark understood my anxieties, he put me at ease and he made me laugh - a lot! Three years ago I would have told you I'm never going to drive. Last Friday I passed my test and now I can not only drive, but I can drive confidently. I can't thank you enough Mark and I definitely recommend him to anyone thinking about driving or getting back into driving.
Iain Willimsky
7 Nov 2017
Moved back to the area a few months ago and started to learn to drive. Was a little nervous getting back into a car after such a long time but Laura, my instructor was absolutely brilliant. She explai...
Moved back to the area a few months ago and started to learn to drive. Was a little nervous getting back into a car after such a long time but Laura, my instructor was absolutely brilliant. She explained everything we were going to do before hand and made sure I understood. Lessons were fun and fortunately I was able to get my test in before the test change. Not only did i get help with the practical but also with the theory as they have access to practice questions and the hazard perception. They also help with extra bits and bobs like showing you how to refill your car at a petrol station and night time driving. Cant recommend enough!
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