Caroline Hodge
Learning to drive with Graham was a real pleasure. He was calm, reliable and informative as well as organised, efficient and up to date. He highlighted my areas of strength quickly and effectively helping to increase my confidence behind the wheel. He also identified my areas in need of development accurately; breaking them down and making them feel more manageable. With Graham's assistance and first class teaching I passed first time with minimal nerves and 6 minors. I would like to take this opportunity to say a BIG thank you to Graham for being such a skilled instructor and a true gentleman. I recommend Graham whole heartedly.
Joseph Grant
I have been learning to drive since August 2011 and recently just passed my test in November 1st time. Although I had a slow start getting to grips with driving, thanks to Graham's patience I managed to make fast progress due to a friendly and skilled teaching style. I would like to thank him for his encouragement which got me through the test. I would recommend Graham to anyone who wants to start driving.
Mark Jenner
I had been learning to drive since July 2010, my instructor didn't seem to be improving me, he also turned up late regularly despite living in the same street as me! I came across Grahams website and gave him a go at beginning of March 2011. He was very calm and took time to see what were my good and bad points and where he thought I was in relation to doing my test. At the end of each lesson we went over all I had achieved and what needed improving and what I was doing well, he always answered questions when asked and has proved to be a great instructor, very calm and helpful. I have just passed my test 1st time with 7 minor mistakes. Thank you for your help Graham and getting me on the road.
Agnes Odediji
This is to thank you again for all your efforts and encouragement in making me pass today's driving test. Thank you for being such a patient and polite instructor. Thank you for believing to the last minute that I could pass. It was nice to have you sitting in the car wishing me well and going all through the emotions with me. I appreciate every effort you made to make me believe that I could pass. I wish my driving faults were not as many. However, Like you said, the most important thing is that I have passed!
Once again, thank you and may God bless you richly.
Sarah Montgomery
I highly recommend graham as a driving instructor he is friendly reliable and professional and helps you to achieve your best ability. It was a pleasure to learn with graham and am grateful to him for getting me through my test first time with only two minor faults.
Emily Kephales
Graham is a brilliant instructor, he is very patient and doesn't make you feel nervous or uncomfortable if your not sure about something. I passed on my third test and Graham was very supportive throughout, and gave me the confidence to believe I could pass my test. I would strongly recommend having Graham as a driving instructor if you are thinking about starting some lessons.
Adil Jaouhari
This is to thank Graham for helping me pass my driving test yesterday on my first attempt. Graham is a highly professional, organised and friendly driving instructor. Over the few weeks we worked together, he has effectively helped me "convert" my driving from the right-hand side (European) to the left-hand side of the road (UK). With his calm, considerate and professional approach, he guided me through the UK driving system, helped me gain confidence in driving on UK roads, and most importantly, he corrected many bad driving habits that I have developed over the many years of my previous driving experience. I can't thank you enough Graham for your patient, encouraging and friendly teaching approach, without which I would have struggled longer to learn to drive in the UK. I will definitely recommend you to other learners for the many years to come!
Thank you very much for your email and for your help throughout my learner driving experience, both theoretical and practical. I will definitely keep working on my driving skills, and will certainly consider taking an AMT or a PP when time and money allow for it in the future.
Jordan Allen
I passed my test today, first time with only 5 minor faults. I enjoyed all my lessons with Graham i would really recommend Graham as an instructor. Graham is a down to earth calm person who really wants to get the best out of his pupils. Graham keeps you informed of all your lessons by email or text and never lets you down. He is the best instructor you could want!!!
Thanks Graham for all you have done, I really appreciate everything.
Andy Smith
I've been learning to drive with graham for a few weeks and its been great, I chose to do a semi-intensive course and have recently passed. Graham has been a great instructor, very patient and helpful. I also took the option of doing a pass plus with graham and after six hours of relaxed tuition I've passed. Driving with Graham is relaxed and easy going, helping you learn and drive safely without any un-needed stress. I would highly reccomend Graham as a driving instructor for anyone.
Sarah Osborn
I passed first time with Graham and was so glad I was recommended to look at the LDC instructors in my area. From my first e-mail contact Graham came back to me within a few hours and was able to answer my queries and concerns professionally and confidently. His patience never wavered, even when I made the same mistakes a dozen times. Graham’s relaxed, friendly yet professional attitude put me at ease and made me more confident. His own driving experiences proved to me that I was not alone being an ‘older’ learner and reinforced positive behaviour in my driving to help me be a better driver. The tools that the LDC and Graham use, including diagrams and pop quizzes made me think about how I was driving while on the move and for future situations and not to just pass the test. I would highly recommend Graham for his calm considered approach to each individual learner, his professionalism, advice and sense of humour when teaching to make a nerve racking experience enjoyable.
Thanks again for all your help with my driving! Thank goodness I was a positive statistic !
Jamie Finan
I can't thank you enough for helping me to pass my test. After having my previous instructor shout at me and at times grab the steering wheel I felt so disheartened to drive, but due to the fact I had to start driving for my job and had to do it quickly the intensive course seemed the best choice for me. You were so calm at all times and it started to make me enjoy driving even with the hectic 5 hours a day. As I said to you, I would recommend you to anyone if I could but will keep you in mind for anyone that does want to start driving.
People may think these testimonials are over hyped but after experiencing learning with graham you will understand why he has such good remarks. Thanks again Graham and see you soon for pass plus.
Jimi stubbs - 24 with bad habits.
Well I'd like to say im 17 fresh driver learn fast etc, - the truth is im 24, I had some bad habits from previous driving experience and even instructors and I'm quite stubborn he he.
Graham is a very honest man both in how many lesson I needed and what needed changing to pass my test and be a good driver - there's driving then there's driving right and tbh I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. I know a lot of these testimonials are saying great and brilliant but it can be hard to get a good view of graham from 1st time drivers (no offence). I've had previous instructors over the years and in some ways I'm quite unreformed but really graham is a great instructor, says exactly the right thing, he knows what needs work and what don't, has amazing people skills and alot of experience. I'll be recomending him for along time, but also striving to be a better driver mastering what has been learnt.
Also to note, which I think is quite important, is that graham takes alot of of pride in his work, it really shows when your instructor enjoys his work, the learning proccess is more effective and the experience is more whole.
Good luck to anyone taking their test, and you've got the real deal with this man so won't go far wrong : )
Adam Marsh
My driving experience with Graham was a fantastic one. At first I was nervous but I found him calming, encouraging and exactly what I needed to help me settle in and get started. I found his style of teaching fantastic, everything was clearly explained and I found the pointers he gave never too much or too little but exactly what I needed to develop my driving. I passed my test first time I would, and already have recommended Graham as I have become a confident and safe driver through his tuition.
Thanks for everything Graham, I appreciate your hard work.
Asta Vegelviciute
I have taken my classes with Graham Tuffey. I had no experience in driving at all and the first lesson I knew nothing about the driving or the car itself, however when I started my first lesson he gave me a lot of confidence and reassurance that I will be a very good driver in the future and I will learn bit by bit. That's what I need it at the very beginning, is to believe.
First of all I think tutor is not trying to get money out of your pockets and only advise you how many hours you will need and if you learn quicker then it's very good and he is happy to book a test as well as get you up to standard.
He has so much patience that it never made me stressed or uncomfortable. I have passed my test at the second time and to know how many people don't after so many tries I am really greatfull and thankfull to good driving lessons.
Thank you for all your support and confidence given on the road it was a good time and I enjoyed so much.
Luke Andrew
I started driving straight away at 17 with another instructor, after a year I was not ready for my test and went to uni, I failed two tests while at uni, then when I finished I got in touch with Graham and we decided that I needed the test booster course. I passed first time with him with four minors (which was exactly what graham predicted would happen). All the lessons were helpful and I learnt something everytime, I felt very comfortable driving and they was not boring. I am very thankful for grahams help and would highly reccomend him to anyone learning to drive.
Colin Wiles
I am writing to say that after having tried two other driving instructors I tried Graham Tuffey and found him to be very honest with me about how many lessons I needed before I took my test. He made me feel very confident, was very patient and friendly and helped me when I encountered a problem and was very understanding. If it had not been for Graham don't think I would have passed. So once again thank you very much and I would recommend you to anyone.
Heather
Just to thank you for your good heart as a good instructor. Sorry I took so long to write to due to computer problem and I had no access to internet. I can only remember the way you use to encourage me that I can do it the very day I started lessons with you. I wish I could find you more pupils or learners and up to now I can't belive it. You are a very good teacher keep it up.
Terry B
Graham is very patient and inspires confidence in new drivers. I previously had lessons with a well known national driving school about a year or so ago and had not felt at all confident in driving so gave it up as a bad job. I was impressed by Graham from the 1st lesson with him and he had faith in me, this made me feel more capable as a driver and in fact boosted my self confidence as well. Things did not go totally to plan but Graham persuaded me that I could do it and I eventually passed on my 3rd attempt. Thanks again Graham!
Donna Nussbaum
I learnt to drive when I was 17 with another driving school and dreaded driving lessons. I took SEVEN tests with the same instuctor and gave up after failing all tests.
Graham was recommended to me when I moved into the Hornchurch area. After meeting Graham I was shocked to see that some body teaching people to drive, when making the same mistakes, could be so calm. When I first met Graham my partner had explained to him that I had a phobia of driving over bridges and fly overs - with in a month Graham had shown me how to conquer this fear and I now complete them with no fear what so ever.
Graham gave me a book that we went through at the end of each lesson, which helped me and gave me feedback. The book also had a check list that we marked together, this showed whether I could do something by myself or still needed help from Graham. He used the checklist which helped him to prepare and plan lessons as he knew what I needed help on.
Shortly after we had completed all the tasks on the check list I passed my test first time with Graham with only THREE minor faults. Graham has given me and my family so much more freedom as well as more confidence in myself! Graham is a really good instructor and knows when his students are ready for their tests and helps them to feel at ease.
I would recommend Graham to any one and one of my friends has started lessons with him.
If you want a good instructor who will get you through your test then look no further because youve found the right person :)
Y. Patel
Hi Graham, once again thank you very much in helping me to pass my driving test. I was really impressed by your style of focused tuition which helped me to build up my driving knowledge in stages, monitor my progress and identify areas for improvement – thus helping me to get the most out of each lesson.
I also found you to be really friendly, patient (even when I would get frustrated) and professional as well as flexible in accommodating any changes I needed to make to my lesson times/dates.
I will definitely be recommending you to others as I believe you are one of those rare breed of driving instructors who really cares about their students and wants to help people to become good drivers…..not ‘just scrape’ through their tests..!!
Vikki Dawes
Thank you so much for teaching me to drive ! I am still in shock that I passed but you had every confidence that I could do it, so thanks again and again and again you are a brilliant teacher.
I have been attempting to take driving lessons for about three years now and all the companies i had tried before just couldnt make me feel ready to be behind the wheel so I searched online for driving instructors and intensive courses and came across LDC.
After reading about their teaching methods and courses available i decided to give graham a call to see how he would be able to help, and within two months i had passed my test !!!!!! after purchasing the dvd and workbook I booked my theory and thanks to the dvd felt surprisingly confident and went on to pass my theory first time! I then booked the 30 hr course over ten days and enjoyed every minute, two days after my lessons finished i passed my practical test.
Graham was always supportive and understanding, I was very nervous about driving before i started the course and could never see myself getting over that but after the first lesson i already felt more confident and could see an end to my driving fears, graham was full of helpful advice and a calming teacher.
I would highly recommend graham and the LDC intensive courses to everyone, I was so pleased with the course and the lessons were always relaxing and tailored to suit my needs.
Thank you so much graham, i love driving and my new found freedom!
You could have warned me more about petrol prices though!!!
Lanya Downie
Graham is very professional, punctual and polite. I would definatly recommend him as he taught me all i need to know in order for me to pass my test first time. He was never late for a lesson and wasn't a time waster!
Learning to drive was the best thing i have ever done =)
Jade Konnoris
Just wanted to say thank you for everything. I am so happy i passed my test yesterday (30th november 2009)
You were always very friendly, patient, helpful and punctual and you made the learning process enjoyable. i found your teaching methods reliable, effective and very easy to take in and you gave me the confidence i needed to pass my test after alot of stop starting with previous instructors who always let me down - but you never did, you was always there to answer any questions or concerns i had, helped me build confidence on anything i wasn't feeling 100% on and i never thought i would actually get there but i did..thanks to you. i will be highly recomending you to anyone and everyone that wants to learn to drive with a patient, friendly, professional and helpful instructor. i had a great excperience learning with you and I am sad that the lessons are over but now i have passed my test i am able to go out and buy my first car so im very excited.
Booby Curry
Hi Graham,
I have got my car now I am enjoying my driving very much. Thank you very much for giving me the edge for my driving test. You have a very professional approach to teaching how to drive the right way thanks mate.
Lauren Savine
Thank you sooo much for helping me pass my test, it was a brilliant result with only one minor!! You are a very good and patience teacher and I will be recommending you to my brother and any others that I know who will be willing to drive. ou didn't give up and you were always a phone call away if I needed any help, you put yourself out there to help your pupils. I had numerous of instructors before you that just didn't understand me but you were different. I cannot show you how thankful I am but I hope that you know.
Thanks again!
Laura Montgomery
I have recently taken lessons with graham. I would recommend him to anyone beginning to drive as he has a calm relaxed manner which makes you feel confident and comfortable with what you are doing. I believe the qualities graham has as instructor helped me feel confident on the day of my test, I feel that this helped me pass first time. Graham was always punctual and polite. He also gave me advice for when I passed which has really helped we driving on the roads on my own for the first time.
Wayne Postlethwaite
My name is Wayne and have recently taken lessons over a six week period with graham. I found graham very knowledgeable, friendly, patient and reliable. He was able to indentify where my weakest areas in driving were and by focusing on these areas, thanks to his good tutition, I quickly improved. Graham gave me the correct knowledge and confidence to successfully pass my test first time, something I am very proud of.
I would definitly recommend graham to anyone who wants a good driving instructor who has the pupils best interests to heart.
Thanks again graham for getting me through.
Wayne
Janice Okamgba's
I’d recommend you to other learners because you’re a patient, friendly and thorough instructor. You always stayed calm and made me feel confident when driving. I was always kept up-to-date with my progress and the areas I needed to improve in which was very useful. I never felt scared to ask questions as you were always helpful whenever I did. I also never felt rushed into doing things, for instance roundabouts, without you thoroughly preparing me for it. Your great teaching skills meant a first time pass for me, with so few minors.
Thanks again!
James Prandle
I recently completed an intensive six day course with Graham, passing my practical with only a handful of 'minors'. Graham ensured I was very well prepared for the exam, mixing good all around driving techniques with more specific instruction geared toward passing the exam itself. His knowledge of local test routes was invaluable when I took my exam; there were no surprises and as a result I was relaxed throughout. I would highly recommend taking lessons with Graham.
Thanks again Graham for your help with the driving.
Mary McCall
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your support, and encoragement you gave me throughout my driving experience. It was purely down to your excelent tuition skills that i was able to pass my test. You helped me to bulid my confidence, so now i feel compleatly fine when i drive on my own. You really are a fantstic teacher.
I wish you all the best for the future.
Indre Mazomaite
I would like to thank you for helping me to pass my exam.
I found that Graham is very patient, friendly instructor. He made his promise that my first driving test will be the last. I will recommended him to other learners. His techniques are easy to remember and follow them on the road.
Thank you one more time!
Liz Boateng
Thank you so much for all the hard work and encouragement to help me develop the skills to drive safely.
I am glad I've gained the confidence to be on the road.
You're a great instructor.
Natalie Newell
Graham is very a patient and reliable driving instructor who helped me pass my test first time (and also a friend who gave me his number passed first time). If I had to do it all again Graham would be the first one I'd phone. Thanks Graham you're great.
Thank you so much for helping me pass my driving test, don’t think I would have done it without you. So thanks so much.
Martial Kammani
This is to thank you tremendously for all your support, patience and the excellent lessons and instructions you took me through. I am overwhelmed that I passed first time after booking 12 hours with you. I am very grateful for your invaluable help and encouragement which enabled me to pass my driving test first time.
I would like to tell you that, taking lessons from you has boosted my confidence and my driving skills have improved.
I would recommend other learners to take lessons with you because you methods and techniques of teaching are very practical and easy to remember during the test and while on the road.
Claire Rogan
A previous student recommended Graham to me and I am glad they did. Having never driven before I was quite nervous, but he is very calm and patient and helped me build my confidence behind the wheel. His driving techniques are easy to remember and easy to put into Practice. I would recommend Graham to anyone learning to drive and I am very grateful for all the tuition which I can now put into practice.
Luke Nottage
I am writing just to say thank you, once again, for you excellent tuition. It was due to this that enabled me to pass my test first time.
Throughout the week of my course, you helped to build on my confidence to pass as well as a thorough teaching of driving skills. These were delivered in an easy to follow way, in an encouraging manner.
Kathryn Newsome
My name is Kathryn and I learnt to drive with Graham on an intensive course. I found him to be patient, understanding, calming and very clear in directions. Graham is ideal to learn with as he is very easy to talk to and kept me honestly informed of my progress. He kept me focussed on the areas in which I needed to improve upon. I had not had much experience driving, a few lessons 4-5 years ago and some lessons with my dad just before my course and I went from a real learner to passing my test first time, I would recommend Graham, I think he could take on anyone and successfully teach them to drive. He doesn’t just teach you to pass your test he teaches you to drive.
Helen Packham
I did an intensive driving course with Graham Tuffey and found him very easy to get on with and his teaching style straight forward. I never felt afraid to ask anything and he was always helpful with any questions I had. I have passed his details on to all of my friends who want to learn how to drive and they are happy that I did. Driving is something that doesn't come naturally to everyone and Graham has the patience to go as slow as you need and make you feel at ease. I passed first time and I think that in itself is a great testimont to the tuition Graham gives.
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