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Gill Oakes Driver Training

20 Reviews
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Member 12+ Years
532894
5 Second Avenue
Heworth
York
Yorkshire
YO31 0RS

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07778 84****


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Mon - Fri: 09:30-17:00
Sat / Sun: Closed

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About Gill Oakes Driver Training


Gill is a patient and friendly female driving instructor with 24 years experience in the driver training industry. Gill is passionate about road safety and has an excellent pass rate and a relaxed, calm manner.

Your training vehicle is a comfortable air conditioned Mazda 2 with dual controls for your safety.

Gill can give you access to theory test training material at no extra charge.

- Beginner Driving Lessons.
- Refresher Courses
- Informal Assessments
- Pass Plus
- Motorway courses
- Tuition for nervous drivers.

Gill Oakes holds a Diploma in Driving Instruction from the Driving Instructors Association and has passed the RoSPA advanced driving test at GOLD standard.

20 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 9th out of 71 UK Female Driving Instructors

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Rachelle Martyn
York
It had become a running joke among my friends and family that I would never learn how to drive. When I first started I was extremely nervous, and was really quite dreading it. However Gill is an incredibly patient, kind and knowledgeable instructor who puts you at ease the moment you get into the car. She was brilliant at trouble-shooting particular things that I struggled with, and helped me think laterally to come up with ways to learn and remember them. She is also hilarious. She is one of those people who truly adds a but of sunshine to your day, and that makes all the difference. Miraculously, I passed first time and feel that Gill's training has equipped me with the skills I need to be a safe, responsible driver. I couldn't recommend her highly enough!
Anna Bannister
York
If you're the kind of person who's been putting off learning to drive forever then you NEED Gill. I NEVER thought I'd pass my test. Driving terrified me and I was resigned to thinking it was something I would never do. Gill was, from the start, incredibly kind, patient and intuitive and through her expert tuition, I have become a safe, confident driver. Not only that, I passed my test first time. I cannot recommend Gill more highly. Getting me driving was nothing short of a miraculous.
Gail Hitchens
York
I first tried driving lessons when I was 18 and it didn't go well! I dreaded my lessons, never felt confident, and ended up put off driving for years. I'm now 27 and lessons with Gill have shown me how different things can be. Gill is a wonderful teacher - patient, relaxed, and always encouraging. Lessons are at your own pace and always a positive experience. The build up and preparation for my test was brilliant, and I can't believe how differently I feel about driving now. I passed my test first time with only one minor fault. Thank you Gill! It's been lovely getting to know you and I'll definitely be back for some motorway lessons.
Sebastian Willis
York
Gill is a fantastic and understanding instructor who has enabled me to not only pass my test but be a safe and carefully driver afterwards. She is extremely friendly and a very good teacher, I would strongly recommend anyone who is learning to drive to look to Gill as an instructor.
Sophie Morris
York
Gill is an excellent instructor. She is very patient and understanding. Gave me plenty of confidence when driving. Highly recommend. Passed first time.
Ruth Smith
None
Gill is a superb instructor. She has successfully taught my son, who has mild autism and dyspraxia, to drive. We supplied the automatic car with dual controls but Gill supplied bucket loads of patience, understanding, humour, empathy alongside her expertise as a driving instructor. I would recommend her services to anyone but especially to those with additional needs.
Anna Williams
York
I cannot recommend Gill highly enough! I am a 21 year old student living in York and I was incredibly nervous about learning to drive. Gill is very patient and understanding, and she went above and beyond to make sure that I became a confident driver. Thank you Gill!
Luke Spence
York
I'm a 25 year old student at York university. I had previously had some lessons from one of those big company "£50 for 5 lessons" deals when I was about 18. It was a nightmare, and put me off driving for many years. I was incredibly nervous - my prior experience told me I was not going to be able to pass my test and that I would never be a good driver. I recently passed my test with just a single minor! And that's all thanks to Gill. Gill is an incredible teacher, with all the qualities you look for: patience, kindness, understanding, knowledge and just plainly fantastic at her job! Gill will show you how to be a safe driver in a way that helps you grow in confidence (even if you don't realise it until a few weeks in when you manage to drive solo without much input! ) and give you the tools to be as confident as possible in your driving! There is not a single thing I would change about my time with Gill - and in our time together I feel I have made a lifelong friend. Because that's who Gill is: a teacher, a mentor and a friend. Thank you Gill!Moreexpand_more
Jess Mahy
York
I first started to learn to drive when I was 17. However, I never managed to get to the stage where I was ready to take my test before going to university. Seven years on I decided to start learning to drive again. I am very pleased that I chose to go with Gill. She has been such a great teacher and with her help and guidance I passed my test first time. Gill has a lovely manner and makes you feel very comfortable in her company. She is very patient and makes sure that each lesson suits each pupil and the stage they are at. My confidence grew with every lesson and now I feel I am very well prepared to be driving independently. Thank you Gill!
Beth H Eccles
York
Gill was my second instructor and as a nervous driver I am thrilled by the time and effort Gill puts in for every student. She has helped me pass my test first time and I hope to do a motorway lesson with her in the near future as well. I will be recommending Gill to all friends and family that are wanting Quality service with a tutor who understands what it takes to pass your test. Thank you so much Gill.
Kate Lancaster
York
I first learned to drive 14 years ago but never obtained my licence. Gill has been instrument in resurrecting my driving skills (at the age to 35) and helping me to become a safe and secure driver. Gill is patient, thorough, and easy to get along with. I attribute my pass on my first attempt after her tutelage as mainly down to her excellent teaching and techniques. I can thoroughly recommend Gill to anyone looking to learn to drive. Thank you!
Charlotte Carr
York
I started off originally as a nervous driver and panicked in most situations. However, with Gill's patience, I quickly got over this stage and started progressing really well. I found Gill's techniques very useful and helpful, I am sure many others would too and I am still using these techniques in my driving today. With Gill, I passed first time with no minors which was a big achievement and I came along such a long way quickly but also safely!
Hatty Kenworthy
York
Being a nervous driver and having previously been through a couple of instructors, Gill was a real breath of fresh air. I used to hate driving lessons but Gill made me feel so relaxed I found I actually started to look forward to, and enjoy them… SHOCKING! I learnt so much in each lesson that I soon built up my confidence to the point where I could comfortably execute parallel parks and reverse manoeuvres – my ach enemies! Gill is a fantastic instructor with an equally fantastic personality and I would strongly recommend Gill to everyone. No one would have believed I would pass my test first time with no minors but Gill made that possible, thank you so much Gill! Yayyyyyyyyy.
Beth Rudge
York
Gill is a very patient driving instructor which is exactly what I needed. She is friendly and relaxed and so able to give professional instruction in a positive environment which has helped me massively with my confidence in the car without ever feeling under pressure. Gill makes the lessons enjoyable and I feel like the charge is very reasonable. Highly recommend, particularly to nervous drivers.
Stuart Jarman
York
Gill is a fantastic instructor, her passion and dedication for the job truly helped me to become a confident driver. She is patient and professional and I would strongly recommend Gill.
Natasha Robertson
None
I took up lessons with Gill after having failed my test a few years ago. I felt relaxed in the sessions, and soon regained confidence in driving again. She is very organised and every lesson felt productive, with really useful explanations. I would definitely recommend! :).
Alice Coltman
None
Gill is a great driving instructor. I passed my test back when I was in my teens and due to various life circumstances I hadn’t driven for around five years- it’s safe to say I was apprehensive getting back behind the steering wheel and had zero confidence. Gill was great! She made sure I was feeling at ease going through the basics and the more complicated stuff I had completely forgot. Her friendly, encouraging and professional manner gave me the confidence that yes indeed I can do this! I would definitely recommend her to my family and friends and whoever is after a high standard of care and guidance.
Jenni Dawson
None
Gill is a lovely driving instructor, very patient, relaxed and takes things at your own pace. Which was great as I was very nervous and unconfident to begin with. I took my test when I was ready and I passed first time in York with Gill. Highly recommended! :) Jenni.
Susan Grohmann
None
Gill is great ! Always makes me feel relaxed and confident as I can be nervous! I never feel under pressure as Gill makes each lesson enjoyable. A very patient instructor! Highly recommend!
Jane Lea
None
Gill is a patient and friendly driving instructor who is very reassuring for nervous drivers. Extremely organised tuition and explains things well. Reasonably priced and reliable.

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