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1st Gear Driving School is a well-established driving school in Torbay, providing high-quality driving lessons to learners of all ages and abilities. Our team of experienced and patient driving instructors are dedicated to helping you pass your driving test with confidence and ease.
Our Story
Established in 1998, 1st Gear Driving School has been providing driving lessons in Torbay for over 20 years. Our goal is to provide an excellent service to our pupils, using driving instructors who are handpicked for their reliability, patience, and good timekeeping. We take pride in our modern cars, which are fully equipped with dual controls, ensuring you learn to drive in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Our Services
At 1st Gear Driving School, we offer a range of driving lessons and courses to suit your needs. From weekly driving lessons to intensive driving courses, we have a solution to help you pass your driving test quickly and efficiently. Our driving instructors are experienced in teaching learners of all ages and abilities, and we cater for both manual and automatic transmissions.
Weekly Driving Lessons
Our weekly driving lessons are designed to help you learn to drive at a pace that suits you. With regular lessons, you'll be able to build your confidence and driving skills, and our instructors will provide you with personalized feedback and guidance to help you improve.
Intensive Driving Courses
If you're looking to pass your driving test quickly, our intensive driving courses are the perfect solution. With a focused and structured approach, our instructors will help you prepare for your test in a short period of time. We offer a variety of intensive course options, including one-day driving courses, to suit your needs and schedule.
Pass Plus
In addition to driving lessons and intensive courses, we also offer Pass Plus lessons. These lessons are designed to help you improve your driving skills and prepare you for life on the road after passing your test.
Our Team
Our team of driving instructors are experienced, patient, and friendly. We're dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable learning environment, and our instructors are committed to helping you achieve your goal of becoming a confident and competent driver.
What Our Customers Say
Don't just take our word for it! Our customers have praised our instructors for their patience, reliability, and expertise. We're proud to have a loyal customer base, and we're committed to providing an exceptional service to every learner who chooses 1st Gear Driving School.
Driving School Reviews
Positive Experiences
Several reviewers praised their driving instructors for their patience, calm demeanor, and effective teaching methods. They mentioned that their instructors pushed them to overcome their nerves and mistakes, and helped them pass their driving tests with flying colors.
Instructors' Strengths
- Will Smerdon: praised for his patience and ability to push students slowly when needed
- Noel: praised for covering everything thoroughly and helping students pass on their second attempt
- Harriet: praised for providing amazing lessons and helping students learn quickly
- Tim: praised for being calm and patient
- Dan: praised for being a great starting point for learners and having a great character
- Graham Woodcock: praised for being on time, never cancelling lessons, and providing helpful instruction
Negative Experience
One reviewer had a negative experience with an instructor, citing that he lost his temper and shouted at their daughter, and also criticized other female drivers.
Instructor's Weakness
- Will (same instructor mentioned in a positive review): criticized for losing his temper and shouting at a student, and making derogatory comments about female drivers
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