Phil Connolly Driver Training

I had the best experience with my driving instructor! Phil really knew his stuff and explained everything so well. He didn't just focus on passing the test, but also taught me valuable skills for a lifetime of safe driving. I managed to pass on the first go with him. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Highly recommended!

Started out as a novice driver around March. Phil was really amazing with style of teaching, it was fun and effective. I had a great experience learning to drive and I just passed today on my first try. Highly recommend!

Phil is a down to earth person who is without a doubt value for money easily, gets your weaknesses very easily and improves on them each lesson with progress until they’re no longer weaknesses. Reliable too which goes a long way. Thanks Phil!

Phil was recommended to me by my older brother as he was his instructor that helped him pass. Phil has been really supportive and helpful in assisting me in my journey to pass my driving test. He's given his honest advice and made lessons clear and easy to understand so that I can develop myself as a driver. I went from little experience to passed driving test with his utmost support and dedication for me to learn the skill. I'd recommend Phil to anyone who was considering learning to drive. I'm really thankful for the support and knowledge he has given and out of the 2 instructors I've used, Phil was the best out of the 2. Thanks for taking me on and achieving my driving goal.

My time and experience with Phil was great. I started as a not very confident driver but as my confidence grew more over time Phil has made me feel more at ease and helped me to pass first time can’t recommend Phil enough absolutely made up Highly recommend.

I passed first time with Phil. My experience was nothing but positive. Clear aims were set at the start of every lesson and a debrief of weaknesses (and strengths) from prior weeks so I could improve in all areas. I left my lessons feeling confident in my driving abilities as I was not only taught to the calibre expected to pass the practical test but also how to drive on different road conditions at different times of day etc and not just known test routes. I would recommend Phil to everyone as he adapts his teaching style to play to the pupils strengths and get the most out of them in the lessons. Thank you Phil!

Before meeting Phil, I had completed a few driving lessons 10 years prior but had not attempted either the theory or practical test. From the first lesson, it was clear that Phil is an experienced, confident teacher who can adapt himself to suit a novice driver’s learning style. Unfortunately, my driving course with Phil had a couple of interruptions due to the COVID lockdowns that hit; however, Phil was safe and kept to the health guidelines during our lessons. In this time, my driving experience went far beyond what I expected. Instead of just learning the mechanics of driving, he was able to teach me defensive driving to help make me a safe and controlled driver. Always analysing the current situation and the situation ahead to react in the most efficient manner. I think this is the big plus for me that separates him from other driving instructors. The effectiveness of his teaching skill was proved, as I passed my driving test first time with only two minors. Whilst I’m over the moon to have passed, I’m a bit melancholy that my teaching experience with Phil is over as we had some great laughs!I can wholeheartedly recommend Phil!Moreexpand_more

Phil really understands the psychology of teaching and, as such, tailors his lessons to best suit the individual student. By encouraging you to not just physically drive well, but also think in the way of a competent driver, Phil will guide you to passing first time. Could not recommend this instructor enough!

Started with Phil back in February and passed first time yesterday. I’d class Phil as more of a teacher than just a driving instructor. Not only did he teach me how to drive, Phil prepared me for the driving of others and what to be aware of in normal driving. This has enabled me to get behind the wheel of my own car a day after passing (today). Phil adapted to my own individual learning style and ensured that he explained meticulously any details that I was unsure of in my driving. Multiple family members and friends have now passed first time with Phil’s assistance. Can’t recommend him enough!

I passed my driving test 1st time with Phil last week. I had zero experience driving before my first lesson with Phil and he put me at ease straight away. He was always flexible if I needed to change my driving lesson around. Phil really took the time to get to know me and how I needed to be taught. I felt pretty confident going into my test and I think that's a testament to Phil's skill at teaching. He's a fantastic driving instructor, he really cares about his students and I would 100% recommend him to anybody who wants to learn to drive.

I have recently just passed my test first time with Phil. He has been an amazing teacher from day 1, I felt at ease straight away and the lessons were really enjoyable! I gained more and more confidence every lesson and I couldn't of done it without his constant support!

Phil is a great teacher. He's an excellent communicator, always very relaxed, calm and clear. He spent a lot of time discussing the whole approach to driving, understanding and interpreting other drivers. With his help I passed my test first time! I feel like his lessons have really set me up for continuing my development as a driver in the future. Thanks Phil!

Phil is a brilliant instructor who is patient, honest and reliable. He really helped me build confidence in all aspects of my driving safely. The driving lessons were always enjoyable making it very easy to learn quickly. Using all the techniques that Phil taught me I managed to pass first time on my test so I would highly recommend student drivers to use Phil.

Phils a Brilliant instructor, I was doing my lessons with a past instructor but didnt seem to be making any progress with him. As I have dyslexia I didnt think I would be able to drive. Till I met phil he gave me the confidence to drive safely and I passed first time! Cheers phil!

Brilliant instructor, he is patient and funny with a knack to teaching. He has taught me to drive confidently and safely in the most easy going and enjoyable way. He has been very flexible working around my school work and jobs and it was honestly a pleasure to be taught by him. I past first time from his teaching as he was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses and build on them every lesson so that I was completely ready for my test. Great guy, highly recommend! Thank you Phil x.

Phil has just helped me pass my driving test first time round, he was very supportive from the word go, he is very reliable, flexible, supportive and understanding, I struggled a lot with my nervous but he would break down each lesson to suit me and I had a fantastic understanding about driving, I would highly recommend Phil and only wish I started sooner.

Phil was a great and patient instructor who was very flexible with working around both my university and part-time working hours. He was a huge help and I have him to thank for getting me driving safely and confidently on the roads. I would definitely recommend him to people wanting to learn to drive :).

Phil is a great instructor, very calm, patient and polite. He helped me with my confidence to drive as I was nervous when it comes to other drivers. Thank you Phil for your great help in getting me on the road :).

Phil is an amazing instructor. Very profession, calm and easy to understand. Phil helped me pass my test first time( only 4 faults). He is supportive and also a fun, interesting guy. He made our lessons fun and at the same time, taught me in a way I really understood. He has a knack of knowing how to teach you personally and is an all round nice guy. I would recommend Phil to anyone. Thank you Phil x.

An excellent driving instructor, helped me pass my test first time. Not only a great instructor, but a nice person too. Fun lessons and lots of learning.