Driving Lessons in Carlisle - Start from the age of 14 to any age.
It's quite a scary place to learn to drive on today's busy road systems, especially with Carlisle's one way system - so why don't you start somewhere safer, with no traffic, so that you can learn to control a car before testing the roads.
New Starters Driving School has access to a full 60 hectare site with large tarmac area and road layout, just on the outskirts of Carlisle.
We can teach you how to set off safely, pull up safely, steer correctly, use the gears and clutch, engine breaking and even how to do a hill start all on your first lesson. With as little risk as possible as there's no other traffic.
You can come back and learn how to do T junctions and all your manouvers before risking the roads.
Our driving instructor, Stephen Philipson, is a fully qualified, DBS checked, DVSA approved driving instructor. He has been teaching for over 5 years with an excellent pass rate. So if you want, we would love it if you stayed with us when you venture out on the highways.
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We would love you to share your experiences you've had with New Starters Driving School.
Daniel Ling
Well done on your test pass in Carlisle with our New starters driving instructor John Collins.
When looking for an instructor Dan wanted someone who was friendly and that really knew what they were doing. When learning to drive Daniel said it was much better than he had expected (He also added that his instructor John should get a raise lol), He found that Johns teaching methods were awesome and he would definately recommend new starters as were so cool. Daniel didnt have any improvements to add as he said everything was awesome.
Sophie wardle
Sophie Wardle passed with new starters driving school in Carlisle, Sophie reviewed New starters driving school............
When looking for an instructor Sophie wanted someone with a good reputation and somewhere she could start to learn before she was 17 years old, Sophie gained her confidence and car handling before heading onto the busy roads on our pre-learner site in Houghton, Carlisle. When learning to drive Sophie said that her off road experience had made the transition to public roads far less daunting. Sophie found her instructor John Wardles teaching methods very responsive to her performance and his feedback in particular areas of concern. Sophie would definately recommend New starters driving school as she was satisfied with the whole experience.
Joseph Jackson
Well done on your test pass in carlisle Joseph and many thanks for the review you sent us.
When looking for an instructor Joseph said the most important thing was that he was able to do some of his learning before he was 17 years old that's one of the reasons he chose new starters driving school as we have an off road driving site for under 17s where he covered a lot of his driving, the other thing he wanted was an instructor with a good reputation and pass rate. When learning to drive with John Collins, Joseph said it was a lot easier than he had expected and his teaching methods were excellent. When asked if he would recommend us Joseph said yes and he already has.
Rhiannon Armstrong
A big congratulations to Rhiannon Armstrong who passed with our new starters instructor Gemma.
We asked Rhiannon what she thought and she had this to say......
When looking for an instructor Rhiannon wanted someone who was patient and who could help her to build her confirdence. Rhiannon found learning to drive much easier than she had initially expected and she found her instructors teaching metods were helpful and useful. Rhiannon has added that she would recommend us as she was able to pass first time and her recommendation for improving our services would be that all students have a lesson with a different instructor close to test as this helped Rhiannon.
Thank you for reviewing us Rhiannon and safe driving for life
Jack Bell
Congratulations to Jack Bell on your test pass in Carlisle with your new starters driving instructor John Collins.
Jack started his lessons on our pre-learner driving site in Carlisle. When looking for an instructor Jack wanted someone with a good reputation and the ability to gain knowledge of driving before going onto the roads. Jack found driving much easier than he expected and his instructor was good at teaching, easy to understand and was very clear on his instruction. Jack has added that he would recommend New starters driving shool as the instructors are friendly and he also couldn't add anything to improve our services.
Amy Jane Cleminson
Well done to Amy who passed her test today first time today from your instructor Stephen.
When looking for an instructor Amy wanted someone who was easy going and patient. Compared to what she initially thought Amy found everything alot easier and her instructors teaching methods were brilliant. When asked about recommendations Amy said she would definately recommend us as she couldn't fault her instructor and everything was 100%.
Congratulations Amy and we wish you safe driving for life from all at new starters driving school.
Mark Donnelly
Mark Donnelly passed with new starters driving school in carlisle with our instructor John Collins.
Mark wrote us a review and had this to say, the most important criteria when choosing a driving instructor was that the instructor had to make you a safe driver and he also wanted someone who was not going to put pressure on him. When learning to drive it was a lot easier than he had expected with all the help he got, His instructors teaching methods were brilliant and Mark also said that he would recommend us to others because our instructors adapt to the learner and the learners speed of progress. There was nothing Mark could think of to improve our services.
Megan Mcmanus
Megan Mcmanus passed with our new starters instructor Kenny in Carlisle.
When looking for an instructor Megan wanted someone who was friendly, approachable and well informed as well as having good reviews. Other important factors were the instructors teaching methods. When learning to drive Megan said that after having lessons previously with another instructor she had expected to hate it but said that Kenny made it enjoyable and relaxed so Megans confidence grew and it was great. She added that her instructors teaching methods were brilliant and that she would definately recommend new starters as teaching methods and instructors are great. Megan also said she couldnt think of anything to improve our services but did note maybe the price but she said new starters were well worth every penny of the price.
Thank you Megan for your review and we look forward to seeing you out and about on the roads.
Jane Parkin
I would like to leave a 5 star review for John Wills he was an amazing driving instructor for our daughter Millie. He built her confidence from the pre learner lessons right through to the day she sat her test. He is patient, down to earth and is really easy to get on with. He relates amazingly well to people and is always calm and positive. Nothing was a bother and he was flexible and communicated really well with her regarding dates, times and pick up points for lessons. He was straight down the line and made her lessons fun, interesting and varied routes to improve her driving experience. He was very thorough and kept her Total Drive app updated so we could all see the progress she was making. He was totally supportive throughout all her lessons and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend John to others and have no hesitation to give him a 5 star review.
Sam Clarkson
Congratulations to Sam Clarkson for passing with our instructor Stephen after doing the intensive driving days.
Sam found that when looking for an instructor he wanted someone with good reviews and pass rate, He also wanted an instructor that could offer him intensive lessons at a good cost. When learning to drive Sam had already had some lessons with a different instructor but found Stephens teaching methods were good with a variety of teaching methods. Sam has said he would recommend New starters driving school.
Thanks for your review Sam.