Gary Smithson School of Motoring
Burnley, Lancashire
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Luke Holgate
8 Jul 2026
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Gary taught me to drive safely and he was great teacher and a really nice guy. Passed my test first time this morning couldn’t recommend him more. Top instructor
Ella
7 May 2026
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So happy with everything Garry has done for me whilst learning to drive.As someone who is a nervous driver and takes longer to learn than others, Garry truly showed me so much kindness and patience wh...
So happy with everything Garry has done for me whilst learning to drive.As someone who is a nervous driver and takes longer to learn than others, Garry truly showed me so much kindness and patience whilst i was learning. He took notes of all my weaker areas and made sure we worked and worked till they were effortless! He has watched me grow from knowing nothing at all about driving, to being a confident skilled driver ready for the busy roads of today.
Thank you so much Garry, i can’t thank you enough 🤗
Charlie Bennett
10 Apr 2026
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Gary is an amazing instructor, I have struggled with anxiety my whole life and he is very patient and understanding whenever I’d be nervous or anxious on lessons. I’ve had a few family members learn w...
Gary is an amazing instructor, I have struggled with anxiety my whole life and he is very patient and understanding whenever I’d be nervous or anxious on lessons. I’ve had a few family members learn with Gary, and he is able to be fluid in his teaching style to accommodate all learning styles. I was able to pass my test first time and couldn’t recommend him enough! He is brilliant.
Sophie H
11 Oct 2024
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As someone who was very nervous about learning to drive, I couldn't be happier with the experience. Gary was incredibly patient and understanding, which made all the difference. He took the time to un...
As someone who was very nervous about learning to drive, I couldn't be happier with the experience. Gary was incredibly patient and understanding, which made all the difference. He took the time to understand my concerns and tailored each lesson to build my confidence gradually. Going beyond just preparing me for my driving test, Gary taught me the skills for everyday driving and using motorways. Thanks to Gary, I passed first time and now feel confident behind the wheel.
Bella
20 Sep 2023
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Me and my brother both passed our driving tests on our first attempt with Gary. I cannot recommend him enough.
He was a brilliant driving instructor, very patient and explains everything in a way tha...
Me and my brother both passed our driving tests on our first attempt with Gary. I cannot recommend him enough.
He was a brilliant driving instructor, very patient and explains everything in a way that you can understand so that you feel confident on the road. I've had other driving instructors in the past before, I can confidently say that I achieved the most and progressed the most whilst Gary was my instructor.
I would recommend him to anyone interested in learning to drive. I am a nervous driver but I felt confident that I would pass with Gary.
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Gary Smithson School of Motoring
Burnley, Lancashire
522 Cog Lane
Burnley Lancashire BB11 5HR
Reviews
Luke Holgate
8 Jul 2026
Gary taught me to drive safely and he was great teacher and a really nice guy. Passed my test first time this morning couldn’t recommend him more. Top instructor
Ella
7 May 2026
So happy with everything Garry has done for me whilst learning to drive.As someone who is a nervous driver and takes longer to learn than others, Garry truly showed me so much kindness and patience wh...
So happy with everything Garry has done for me whilst learning to drive.As someone who is a nervous driver and takes longer to learn than others, Garry truly showed me so much kindness and patience whilst i was learning. He took notes of all my weaker areas and made sure we worked and worked till they were effortless! He has watched me grow from knowing nothing at all about driving, to being a confident skilled driver ready for the busy roads of today.
Thank you so much Garry, i can’t thank you enough 🤗
Charlie Bennett
10 Apr 2026
Gary is an amazing instructor, I have struggled with anxiety my whole life and he is very patient and understanding whenever I’d be nervous or anxious on lessons. I’ve had a few family members learn w...
Gary is an amazing instructor, I have struggled with anxiety my whole life and he is very patient and understanding whenever I’d be nervous or anxious on lessons. I’ve had a few family members learn with Gary, and he is able to be fluid in his teaching style to accommodate all learning styles. I was able to pass my test first time and couldn’t recommend him enough! He is brilliant.
Sophie H
11 Oct 2024
As someone who was very nervous about learning to drive, I couldn't be happier with the experience. Gary was incredibly patient and understanding, which made all the difference. He took the time to un...
As someone who was very nervous about learning to drive, I couldn't be happier with the experience. Gary was incredibly patient and understanding, which made all the difference. He took the time to understand my concerns and tailored each lesson to build my confidence gradually. Going beyond just preparing me for my driving test, Gary taught me the skills for everyday driving and using motorways. Thanks to Gary, I passed first time and now feel confident behind the wheel.
Bella
20 Sep 2023
Me and my brother both passed our driving tests on our first attempt with Gary. I cannot recommend him enough.
He was a brilliant driving instructor, very patient and explains everything in a way tha...
Me and my brother both passed our driving tests on our first attempt with Gary. I cannot recommend him enough.
He was a brilliant driving instructor, very patient and explains everything in a way that you can understand so that you feel confident on the road. I've had other driving instructors in the past before, I can confidently say that I achieved the most and progressed the most whilst Gary was my instructor.
I would recommend him to anyone interested in learning to drive. I am a nervous driver but I felt confident that I would pass with Gary.
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