Hardman Driving School
Liverpool, Merseyside
Reviews
Dominic
10 Jul 2026
REPORT
Passed first time. Dave is an amazing instructor! Calm, patient and very understanding. I was very anxious driving with previous instructors but dave made me feel very at ease and learn to love drivin...
Passed first time. Dave is an amazing instructor! Calm, patient and very understanding. I was very anxious driving with previous instructors but dave made me feel very at ease and learn to love driving so quickly. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Antonia M
5 Jul 2026
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I honestly can't recommend Helen enough. I'd struggled to learn to drive in the past and had lost a lot of confidence, but she was so patient and never made me feel under pressure or like I couldn't l...
I honestly can't recommend Helen enough. I'd struggled to learn to drive in the past and had lost a lot of confidence, but she was so patient and never made me feel under pressure or like I couldn't learn how to drive.
She was always professional, flexible, and really understanding. She always took time to explain everything in a way that made sense, answered questions, and helped me build my confidence bit by bit.
On top of being a brilliant instructor, she was just a genuinely kind person to spend time with. Every lesson felt relaxed, and I always enjoyed our chats. It made such a difference learning with someone who was so approachable and encouraging.
Thanks to her support and encouragement, I passed first time! I'm so grateful for all her help and would recommend her to anyone, especially if you are a nervous driver or have had a difficult experience learning before.
Thank you Helen & Hardman Driving School :)
Matthew Butler
27 Jan 2026
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Passed 1st time today. Dave is a great teacher, very reliable and everything is explained clearly and easy to understand. He will help you to build confidence and become a safe driver. 100% recommend...
Passed 1st time today. Dave is a great teacher, very reliable and everything is explained clearly and easy to understand. He will help you to build confidence and become a safe driver. 100% recommend.
Samantha
5 Dec 2025
REPORT
Amazing driving school.
Helen has been very patient with a very very nervous student. Took her time and pushed me when I needed to be pushed! Tailored the lessons to exactly what I needed!
Very flexib...
Amazing driving school.
Helen has been very patient with a very very nervous student. Took her time and pushed me when I needed to be pushed! Tailored the lessons to exactly what I needed!
Very flexible with days and changes when needed. Will recommend to anyone!
10/10.
Will miss our weekly catch ups! See you for lessons in my own car soon :)
Hannah Cassidy
15 Jul 2025
REPORT
I spent around 11 months learning with Hardman Driving School. I had done some manual lessons but decided to switch to automatic and my manual instructor recommended them. Dave is a fantastic instruct...
I spent around 11 months learning with Hardman Driving School. I had done some manual lessons but decided to switch to automatic and my manual instructor recommended them. Dave is a fantastic instructor, very patient with me when I was nervous but still encouraged me to progress at a good pace.
Reliable with lessons and flexible when needed. I would, and have, recommended them to anyone who wants to learn.
I passed my test on the first try and feel confident and excited to start driving with all the tools and tips he has given me. Thanks Dave :)
Holly Hodgson
4 May 2018
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Dave is a great instructor, kept calm throughout our lessons and supported me right through to my test. Defitenly recommend.
Mark Rennie
19 Apr 2018
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Helen was a fantastic teacher! Clear, patient and very supportive in the lead up to my test. Would highly recommend.
Joe Ross
23 Mar 2018
REPORT
I had Helen as my instructor. She put me at ease straight away and helped me with my driving ability and confidence every time. Excellent teacher, thank you so much!
Sean Shannon
10 Mar 2018
REPORT
Passed my practical test last week thanks to Dave's tutoring. Fantastic instructor that really helps you gaining confidence on the road. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn in the Liverpool are...
Passed my practical test last week thanks to Dave's tutoring. Fantastic instructor that really helps you gaining confidence on the road. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn in the Liverpool area!
Nuala O'Dempsey
14 Feb 2018
REPORT
Absolutely brilliant driving instructor. I was nervous before learning how to drive but Dave was extremely helpful, patient and supportive throughout the whole experience. Would highly recommend Hardm...
Absolutely brilliant driving instructor. I was nervous before learning how to drive but Dave was extremely helpful, patient and supportive throughout the whole experience. Would highly recommend Hardman driving school to anyone! Thank you!!
Christine Callaway
11 Aug 2017
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Fantastic instructor, Dave was so patient i enjoyed every lesson, would recommend 100%
chloe mac
9 Aug 2017
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Would highly recommend this driving school helped me build my confidence in driving and Dave was a pleasure to have as a driving instructor, great communication and great teacher!
J SULLIVAN
20 Jun 2017
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Amazing instructor and gives you the confidence you need. I'd highly recommend this driving school.
Jake MacGregor
3 Apr 2017
REPORT
Passed my driving test first time thanks to Dave - he's been a great help over the last few months and made me feel very confident and comfortable on the road
Kelsey Murphy
31 Mar 2017
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Passed today first time with Dave. Friendly and calming presence, Instantly put my nerves to ease, giving me the confidence I was lacking. Excellent instructor, Highly recommend.
Allison Crosby
15 Mar 2017
REPORT
I really enjoyed learning to drive with Helen in her automatic car. I would definitely recommend this driving school to anybody wanting to learn to drive. Friendly and professional driving school. 😊
Karishma Tiwari
13 Dec 2016
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I've just passed my test with Helen, she is soo friendly yet very professional. She has been very patient with me throughout. I cannot recommend her enough . Thank you Helen. You are the best !!!
Becky Jones
5 Sep 2016
REPORT
I passed my driving test today thanks to Dave and his calm, patient and professional manor. I have thoroughly enjoyed my lessons. Even when things felt they were not going right Dave always remained c...
I passed my driving test today thanks to Dave and his calm, patient and professional manor. I have thoroughly enjoyed my lessons. Even when things felt they were not going right Dave always remained calm and managed to build my confidence. I would recommend Dave to anyone thinking of starting lessons. Thanks again Dave!!!
Kelly Waters
28 Jul 2016
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Brilliant driving school . Dave really helped me settle my nervous I would recommend to anyone still can't believe it , thank you Dave you were so patient as it took me a while to get used to driving ...
Brilliant driving school . Dave really helped me settle my nervous I would recommend to anyone still can't believe it , thank you Dave you were so patient as it took me a while to get used to driving .
Peter Whacker Jones
14 Mar 2016
REPORT
Top class really can't praise Dave enough
Jonny Duxbury
23 Feb 2015
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I passed with Dave 3 years ago now, but I would still recommend him to anyone looking to pass their test
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Hardman Driving School
Liverpool, Merseyside
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Saturday
08:30AM-17:00PM
Sunday
08:30AM-17:00PM
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Reviews
Dominic
10 Jul 2026
Passed first time. Dave is an amazing instructor! Calm, patient and very understanding. I was very anxious driving with previous instructors but dave made me feel very at ease and learn to love drivin...
Passed first time. Dave is an amazing instructor! Calm, patient and very understanding. I was very anxious driving with previous instructors but dave made me feel very at ease and learn to love driving so quickly. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Antonia M
5 Jul 2026
I honestly can't recommend Helen enough. I'd struggled to learn to drive in the past and had lost a lot of confidence, but she was so patient and never made me feel under pressure or like I couldn't l...
I honestly can't recommend Helen enough. I'd struggled to learn to drive in the past and had lost a lot of confidence, but she was so patient and never made me feel under pressure or like I couldn't learn how to drive.
She was always professional, flexible, and really understanding. She always took time to explain everything in a way that made sense, answered questions, and helped me build my confidence bit by bit.
On top of being a brilliant instructor, she was just a genuinely kind person to spend time with. Every lesson felt relaxed, and I always enjoyed our chats. It made such a difference learning with someone who was so approachable and encouraging.
Thanks to her support and encouragement, I passed first time! I'm so grateful for all her help and would recommend her to anyone, especially if you are a nervous driver or have had a difficult experience learning before.
Thank you Helen & Hardman Driving School :)
Matthew Butler
27 Jan 2026
Passed 1st time today. Dave is a great teacher, very reliable and everything is explained clearly and easy to understand. He will help you to build confidence and become a safe driver. 100% recommend...
Passed 1st time today. Dave is a great teacher, very reliable and everything is explained clearly and easy to understand. He will help you to build confidence and become a safe driver. 100% recommend.
Samantha
5 Dec 2025
Amazing driving school.
Helen has been very patient with a very very nervous student. Took her time and pushed me when I needed to be pushed! Tailored the lessons to exactly what I needed!
Very flexib...
Amazing driving school.
Helen has been very patient with a very very nervous student. Took her time and pushed me when I needed to be pushed! Tailored the lessons to exactly what I needed!
Very flexible with days and changes when needed. Will recommend to anyone!
10/10.
Will miss our weekly catch ups! See you for lessons in my own car soon :)
Hannah Cassidy
15 Jul 2025
I spent around 11 months learning with Hardman Driving School. I had done some manual lessons but decided to switch to automatic and my manual instructor recommended them. Dave is a fantastic instruct...
I spent around 11 months learning with Hardman Driving School. I had done some manual lessons but decided to switch to automatic and my manual instructor recommended them. Dave is a fantastic instructor, very patient with me when I was nervous but still encouraged me to progress at a good pace.
Reliable with lessons and flexible when needed. I would, and have, recommended them to anyone who wants to learn.
I passed my test on the first try and feel confident and excited to start driving with all the tools and tips he has given me. Thanks Dave :)
Holly Hodgson
4 May 2018
Dave is a great instructor, kept calm throughout our lessons and supported me right through to my test. Defitenly recommend.
Mark Rennie
19 Apr 2018
Helen was a fantastic teacher! Clear, patient and very supportive in the lead up to my test. Would highly recommend.
Joe Ross
23 Mar 2018
I had Helen as my instructor. She put me at ease straight away and helped me with my driving ability and confidence every time. Excellent teacher, thank you so much!
Sean Shannon
10 Mar 2018
Passed my practical test last week thanks to Dave's tutoring. Fantastic instructor that really helps you gaining confidence on the road. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn in the Liverpool are...
Passed my practical test last week thanks to Dave's tutoring. Fantastic instructor that really helps you gaining confidence on the road. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn in the Liverpool area!
Nuala O'Dempsey
14 Feb 2018
Absolutely brilliant driving instructor. I was nervous before learning how to drive but Dave was extremely helpful, patient and supportive throughout the whole experience. Would highly recommend Hardm...
Absolutely brilliant driving instructor. I was nervous before learning how to drive but Dave was extremely helpful, patient and supportive throughout the whole experience. Would highly recommend Hardman driving school to anyone! Thank you!!
Christine Callaway
11 Aug 2017
Fantastic instructor, Dave was so patient i enjoyed every lesson, would recommend 100%
chloe mac
9 Aug 2017
Would highly recommend this driving school helped me build my confidence in driving and Dave was a pleasure to have as a driving instructor, great communication and great teacher!
J SULLIVAN
20 Jun 2017
Amazing instructor and gives you the confidence you need. I'd highly recommend this driving school.
Jake MacGregor
3 Apr 2017
Passed my driving test first time thanks to Dave - he's been a great help over the last few months and made me feel very confident and comfortable on the road
Kelsey Murphy
31 Mar 2017
Passed today first time with Dave. Friendly and calming presence, Instantly put my nerves to ease, giving me the confidence I was lacking. Excellent instructor, Highly recommend.
Allison Crosby
15 Mar 2017
I really enjoyed learning to drive with Helen in her automatic car. I would definitely recommend this driving school to anybody wanting to learn to drive. Friendly and professional driving school. 😊
Karishma Tiwari
13 Dec 2016
I've just passed my test with Helen, she is soo friendly yet very professional. She has been very patient with me throughout. I cannot recommend her enough . Thank you Helen. You are the best !!!
Becky Jones
5 Sep 2016
I passed my driving test today thanks to Dave and his calm, patient and professional manor. I have thoroughly enjoyed my lessons. Even when things felt they were not going right Dave always remained c...
I passed my driving test today thanks to Dave and his calm, patient and professional manor. I have thoroughly enjoyed my lessons. Even when things felt they were not going right Dave always remained calm and managed to build my confidence. I would recommend Dave to anyone thinking of starting lessons. Thanks again Dave!!!
Kelly Waters
28 Jul 2016
Brilliant driving school . Dave really helped me settle my nervous I would recommend to anyone still can't believe it , thank you Dave you were so patient as it took me a while to get used to driving ...
Brilliant driving school . Dave really helped me settle my nervous I would recommend to anyone still can't believe it , thank you Dave you were so patient as it took me a while to get used to driving .
Peter Whacker Jones
14 Mar 2016
Top class really can't praise Dave enough
Jonny Duxbury
23 Feb 2015
I passed with Dave 3 years ago now, but I would still recommend him to anyone looking to pass their test
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