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Comments from just some of my passers


Below are some passers and their comments who learnt to drive with Ian Sanderson Driving School.

Ian is a knowledgeable and experienced instructor. He was very patient with me when it was needed and made understanding the roads simple.

His use of analogies, driving cues and drawings allowed me to develop my understanding for driving...

Ian is a very experienced and knowledgeable driving instructor. I felt safe at all times and he was a calming influence.

I felt very prepared for my driving test as he ensured I had driven the test area many times and was aware of any tricky...

I found Ian through a recommendation from my brother, who also took lessons with him and passed first time. Ian is an extremely knowledgeable instructor, patient, calm and capable of explaining driving concepts very well. I have recently passed my test...

ROSS ANDERSON

PASSED 1ST TIME
Would highly recommend Ian Sanderson driving school. After months of looking for an instructor in the West End of Glasgow, Ian was able to accommodated me and take me step-by-step through learning to drive. He was able to arrange lessons around my work...

NIVEN HOWES

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian was an ideal instructor, his calm approach really helped me settle in and push on, always willing to help and led me to passing first time, couldn’t recommend enough.

RORRY GILLESPIE

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian was a great driving instructor who I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn in the west end area. His teaching methods are extremely effective and he is very patient yet always eager to push you on when ready.

MARTIN GILDAY

PASSED 1ST TIME
I would highly recommend Ian to anyone who wants to learn to drive.
He knows the west end of Glasgow inside out.
I learned a lot in a short space of time thanks to his teaching style.

Thank you Ian

MAGGIE EWINS

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian was an excellent instructor and i have no hesitation recommending him to new drivers. He is friendly, professional and very patient. Definitely wouldn’t of passed without him

Passed second time with Ian. He was great at putting me at ease, reassuring me and building my confidence and very patient. I would highly recommend.

Cannot thank you enough Ian.

HAZEL ROBINSON

PASSED 1ST TIME
"Would recommend Ian to anyone. He is incredibly knowledgeable of the test area and helped build my confidence to be able to pass. Ian was very reassuring, patient and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble and the lessons are tailored to you so you...

SARAH CAMPBELL

PASSED 1ST TIME
Passed 1st time with only 1 minor. Couldn´t recommend Ian enough. I´m a generally nervous person and he made me feel relaxed from the get go. Amazing instructor and a genuinely nice person. Thank you, Ian!

RACHEL STEVENSON

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is a great and friendly instructor. I always enjoyed my lessons with him and he helped me to pass first time! I highly recommend learning to drive with Ian!

AMIR HAJI EBRAHIM

PASSED 1ST TIME
Could not recommend Ian enough, his patience and his methods of teaching don’t only focus on making you pass your test, but to actually drive using your own judgement. My confidence in my ability to sit my test was high due to how well he prepared me...

REESE ROWAN

PASSED 1ST TIME
Fabulous instructor! Passed first time. Ian´s lessons are very clear and easy to understand, making you feel comfortable, relaxed and will not push you out your comfort zone! Passed my sister and mum first time too. I´m delighted with my results,...

LUCY MAXWELL

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian taught me to drive and I found him to be patient and reassuring and very helpful. I was very nervous but he put me completely at ease. I passed 1st time. I would not hesitate to recommend him.

MATTHEW STEVENSON

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is an extremely friendly and professional instructor who is excellent at explaining things and very patient in teaching. His teaching to the highest standard makes you feel well prepared to sit your test which enabled me to pass first time. I would...

ANIKET CHAUDHARY

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is a very professional and knowledgeable and at the same time very friendly, very patient and understanding person. He prepares you with what to expect on the test and gives pointers for how to deal with them. He adapts his style to your driving or...

EVA MCINTYRE

PASSED 1ST TIME
Can’t recommend Ian enough!! He is extremely patient, professional, supportive and immediately puts you at ease in the drivers seat. I felt fully prepared for my test and I’m very thankful I had Ian as my instructor! - Eva McIntyre

ELENA VEZZA

PASSED 1ST TIME
. “Ian passed me and my brother first time, would recommend to anyone as he is patient, friendly and a fantastic driving instructor”

I found Ian via his website and would highly recommend him as an instructor. He´s very knowledgeable and patient and really helped a nervous driver like myself get over this hump. He gets the best out of you and won´t mess you around. Wouldn´t...

ROBBIE WALKER

PASSED 1ST TIME
“ Ian is a great instructor and you couldn’t ask for any better. Patient, relaxed and very knowledgeable. I myself Passed first time and would recommend him to anyone wanting to do the same.”

Robbie

BEN INGLIS

PASSED 1ST TIME
A huge thank you to my driving instructor Ian Sanderson who I would highly recommend. He is very patient, understanding, professional and gave me great motivation. He will not only teach you to pass your driving test but also teach you to be a good driver....

ABIGAIL COBBETT

PASSED 1ST TIME
I can thoroughly recommend Ian Sanderson as a driving instructor. His experience, patience and calm nature were instrumental in creating a positive learning environment. I felt I was fully prepared for my test due to his diligent teaching methods. His...

If you’re in need of a driving instructor look no further than Ian!

Would highly recommend him to everyone in the Glasgow area.

I used Ian for some refresher lessons after passing my test many years ago and not driving...

DANIEL KINNIBURGH

PASSED 1ST TIME
Would highly recommend Ian as he is an excellent driving instructor.

He really helped me pass my test as he was always patient with me and went the extra mile to help me with anything I was struggling with. He always makes sure you are...

MITCHELL DONOHOE

PASSED 1ST TIME
really enjoyed my time learning with Ian, he explains everything very well, is extremely patient and was always so reliable. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn and pass their test

RUAIRIDH LANGDON

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian was a fantastic instructor. Always calm and patient, he was excellent at helping an initially nervous driver like myself gain confidence. He is always very clear and informative with his advice, and is always friendly and approachable if you have any...

Ian was my driving instructor during 2019. He was recommended to me by two of my friends who passed their exams first time. I was able to find Ian’s driving school website only after a quick search on the internet. My first impression after browsing...

Ian is a fantastic driving instructor always punctual very calm and extremely patient.His teaching methods are great always giving very clear instructions and explanations.
I´d definitely recommend Ian as a driving instructor.I can´t...

GABRIEL BARNARD

PASSED 1ST TIME
I was recommended Ian by my sister - and she’s had a few instructors before him so i knew he must of been good. He was. I couldn’t of gotten on better with him, such a good guy. And an even better instructor. If I meet anyone starting their lessons...

CHRYSSA NEO

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is an excellent driving instructor! I can’t recommended him enough! He has a wealth of experience and is able to tailor the lessons based on my learning needs. Additionally, he is always punctual, if not early for lessons. (So don’t be late guys!)...

LUCY NAPIER

PASSED 1ST TIME
“Ian was a fantastic instructor. He was always patient and made me calm when learning to drive. His lessons were always enjoyable and efficient. He helped me to pass first time confidently. Highly recommend Ian.”

ANNA MELVILLE

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian was an amazing instructor, who was always on time, patient and calm in every lesson. His patience and manner helped me to feel at ease during my time learning with Ian and I definitely couldn’t have passed first time without his help.

LYRA ANGOVE MULLEN

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian was a great driving instructor, he was always punctual, calm and extremely patient with me. Ian’s clear instructions helped me to learn to drive quickly and confidently and I always looked forward to our lessons. Ian understood my issuers with dyslexia...

RUAIRIDH MACKINNON

PASSED 1ST TIME
- - Ian Sanderson is a fantastic instructor that any learner would be lucky to have. His patience with his drivers and calm behaviour help take the stress out of first starting to drive. His instructions are carefully explained in an easy to follow manner,...

MATTHEW GILDEA

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian was a brilliant driving instructor, he has a vast knowledge and taught me in a calm, patient and diligent way. He made me feel at ease when learning and driving so that when the test came I was confident about my ability. He was always punctual and...

CLAIRE FYFE

PASSED 1ST TIME
I really can´t recommend Ian enough! From the very first lesson, Ian was calm, patient and positive and made driving something to look forward to within my week. Ian is very intuitive and great at quickly understanding how you learn so I completely...

CAMERON COBBETT

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian Sanderson took me through my lessons and test which I have recently just passed first time. I found Ian a patient professional and a thoroughly good instructor. I would happily recommend him to anyone. I had a long gap in between my lessons but the...

AVA CONNOR

PASSED 1ST TIME
‘ I honestly cant thank Ian enough for his time, patience and confidence within my ability. I always looked forward to my next lesson as he consistently supported me and would give further guidance on anything i was unsure about. With his help i was...

KATE MORGAN

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is an excellent driving instructor. I always felt calm and at ease during our lessons, which was a massive contrast to a previous instructor. He was very patient when I couldn’t get my head around things and I always looked forward to our lessons....

I have had many of driving instructors and I never clicked with any of them or feel they understood me , then I met Ian and my entire perspective of driving changed . Ian was so invested in getting me through my test, he was the only driving instructor...

I came to driving late in life at 43, having given up on lessons several times- no road sense, little confidence. Managing to, very luckily, get lessons with Ian completely changed that.
Passing my test seemed unachievable, something that only...

SAMANTHA CLEGG-BUTT

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian’s patience and belief in me is the reason I was able to pass first time. Even though I was a nervous driver, Ian put me at ease as soon as I got in the car. He is so calm and let me improve at my own pace, while also encouraging me to push myself....

CHLOE WALLIS

PASSED 1ST TIME
I can’t thank Ian enough for helping me to pass first time round. He is calm, patient and an all round great instructor. He instantly made me feel at ease and helped me to quickly build my confidence behind the wheel.

Ian took time to...

As someone with an anxiety disorder I didn’t expect to be able to get through a lesson let alone a test! Ian was very understanding and took the time to learn ways to work around stumbling blocks and figure out methods to help me learn without panicking....

SOPHIE CURREN

PASSED 1ST TIME
“Ian is such an amazing instructor. He makes you feel calm and confident behind the wheel from the very start. He is patient and allows you to improve at your own pace which helped pass my test first time round. Ian gave me the confidence to believe...

SEAN MERRICK

PASSED 1ST TIME
Learning how to drive with Ian was a fantastic experience. His patience made me feel relaxed and at ease whilst learning. Also, I felt that his encouragement and clear explanations improved my confidence! I am very glad I chose to learn how to drive with...

JOE PIMENTA-BENN

PASSED 1ST TIME
I thoroughly enjoyed learning to drive with Ian. He teaches everything very clearly and is really encouraging - his focus is to get you feeling confident on the roads. This was so much the case that i felt confident and comfortable going into my driving...

Ian was the best driving instructor I’ve ever had. After having three previous driving instructors across the UK. I felt most comfortable with Ian and it didn’t feel like a burden going out for a lesson as it wasn’t awkward at all as he is extremely...

Ian makes you feel comfortable and his teaching technique is all together fantastic, with loads of patience he instills calmness and confidence.

I´m really grateful to have taken lessons with him and would highly recommend, thank you...

SAMANTHA MASON

PASSED 1ST TIME
"Ian is truly the most fantastic teacher with everything you need to learn to drive. His teaching ability, patience and knowledge have helped me pass my test first time.



Not only did Ian get me ´test ready´, he...

PATRICK ROSE

PASSED 1ST TIME
Learning to drive with Ian was a pleasure. He was always very calm and I always received good feedback from him. Ian puts you at ease instantly and we spent many a lesson chatting away whilst gaining that crucial time on the road.

He...

EMMA SANDHU

PASSED 1ST TIME
I managed to get by without driving for years, but when it became aparent that I really needed to get my license I turned to Ian, partly due to the excellent testimonials he´d had from other learners. What they´ve said is true. Ian is a great...

After almost 5 years, 2 different instructors and getting nowhere, I was recommended Ian. This was an excellent recommendation as prior to Ian i had very little confidence on the roads. However, after a few weeks, i felt more confident and could see the...

Ian is a fantastic instructor and a great guy. I took several breaks throughout the duration of my lessons and each time Ian helped rebuild both my driving ability and confidence. I´d recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive, he offers a...

Ian is a brilliant driving instructor. Every lesson he was always calm, very patient and polite. He made me feel confident in myself and safe behind the wheel. He explained things very clearly but was always obliging if I needed to go over things again....

Ian is a fantastic driving instructor, he was calm, patient and reliable. He made me feel calm and confident behind the wheel. Nothing was too much trouble even if he had to explain things over and over again to me. I would not hesitate to recommend Ian...

RYAN THRELFALL

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is a outstanding driving instructor and I would recommend Ian to anyone as he was essential in my learning and through his instruction I achieved a first time pass.

Ian is always on time,is very reliable and put me at ease as I knew...

After a few years taking lessons on and off with other driving instructors, late 2015 I decided to hire Ian after a recommendation from my friends Mum and I never looked back!. Ian´s business card is true word by word he is polite, friendly, patient...

MARY BEGLEY

PASSED 1ST TIME
After many, many years of taking lessons but never quite feeling confident as a driver or being close to passing I decided to switch on a recommendation from a good friend who passed first time with Ian. Hallelujah! In a matter of 6 months I passed my...

SUSANNA OATES

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is a great instructor. This was my fourth attempt at learning to drive; and the combination of Ian’s friendliness, flexibility and tenacity meant that I stuck with it this time. I passed my test first time and with only one minor – which is a...

MATTHEW HARKNESS

PASSED 1ST TIME
Learning to drive with Ian ticks all of the right boxes:



· Experience. Ian not only knows his stuff, but he is excellent at communicating and explaining points clearly and simply. On the morning of my test, Ian’s...

JOANNE HENDERSON

PASSED 1ST TIME
Could not thank Ian enough for his exceptional teaching and patience, I passed first time and that is something tremendous, I was a nervous wreck when I first got in his car and really hard work lol but on a serious note would highly recommend as he´s...

MEENA RIDHA

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is everything you could wish for from a driving instructor. He was reliable, patient and he always made me feel relaxed, clam and safe when I was out driving. He was also very encouraging and had a great sense of humour. His method of teaching was...

BRIAN GAUGHAN

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian was very patient and knowledgable throughout my lessons. His tutorage put me at ease at no time and guided me to a first time pass! Would recommend him to anyone.

NEIL ANDERSON

PASSED 1ST TIME
After learning to drive with Ian I passed the driving test on my first attempt. Ian was always enthusiastic, supportive and knowledgeable.

It was a pleasure to learn from Ian and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone wanting to...

MARTIN MCLAUGHLAN

PASSED 1ST TIME
I located Ian via a search for instructors in West End of Glasgow. I consider this one of the best decisions I have made. I passed my test yesterday at first attempt and this would not have been possible without Ian.



I was...

DAVID CLEARY

PASSED 1ST TIME
"Ian is a brilliant instructor. Calm, knowledgeable, encouraging and a good laugh too! It was a very relaxed, productive time i spent with Ian and I managed to pass first time. Would recommend him to anyone.”





Ian is not only an outstanding driving instructor but a great guy! I would happily recommend his services to anyone who wishes to become a safe and confident driver. I always felt safe behind the wheel with Ian there and it allowed me to look forward to...

HARRIET BINGHAM

PASSED 1ST TIME
I was referred to Ian by a friend who also passed first time so I had high expectations! They were exceeded. From the first lesson, I felt comfortable, relaxed and confident. Ian has a great way of challenging you and leading you out of comfort zone without...

RHYS MARTIN

PASSED 1ST TIME
What can I say other than Ian has been an outstanding instructor. I dropped out of lessons for over 5 months and quickly found myself back on my feet as confident as I was before I fell away from the lessons. The fact Ian is a really nice friendly calm...

IAIN MACDONALD

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is a great driving instructor. I hadn´t even sat behind the wheel of a car when I started taking lessons and he had me driving home within no time at all! I was not able to practice in my own time, meaning his lessons were the only chance for...

KATE FORSYTH

PASSED 1ST TIME
I would recommend Ian to anyone looking for a great driving instructor, he was patient, always calm and persistent. He never made me feel bad or tense if I made mistakes (which I did...a lot at the start). He was like a driving instructor and agony uncle...

Ian Sanderson - I can´t even begin to explain this man! A true gent, with the patience of a saint.



I started driving with Ian, having had a few lessons before with another instructor. I was extremely nervous, and I...

ian was a terrific instructor who i would highly recommend to anyone! i was incredibly nervous my first lesson but he quickly put me at ease and helped me to build my confidence behind the wheel. he is extremely calm (even in pretty hairy situations!)...

JENNIFER F. SCAMMELL

PASSED 1ST TIME
"I put off learning to drive for 15 years due to fear. So, it was with great trepidation that I began to take lessons with Ian Sanderson. From lesson one, however, I was reassured. Ian is an exceptionally good instructor - born to teach! It was such a...

highly recommend ian as a driving instructor he is very patient and a felt very at ease with him me and my husband both went with ian and passed our driving test brilliant instructor

"I cannot recommend Ian highly enough as an instructor. I had failed my test with other instructors due to nerves. I passed first time with Ian! I found him to be a calming influence on me, who encouraged me to overcome the obstacles I had developed."

as a nervous driver, i benefitted greatly from lessons with ian - has a dynamic teaching style and tailored lessons to suit my needs. always patient and able to put me at ease, ian got me through what was one of the most stressful experiences i have encountered...

FIONNUALA ROSE

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is a great driving instructor. He was very patient and cool as a cucumber in even the most trying circumstances. Nerves of steel I would say :)

A very friendly and chatty individual, who sets you at complete ease. Thanks to Ian´s...

URSULA ROSE

PASSED 1ST TIME
As a naturally anxious driver, it was really important to me that my instructor set me at ease and had a a very calming presence. Ian is such an instructor. He is patient and understanding, and calm and collecting at all times. He provides methodical and...

JODY ALLAN

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is a (bloody) brrrrilliant instructor; cool, calm, collected and patient. Dont think he panicked once (even tho sometimes it was possibly more akin to a white-knuckle ride!! Haha). Seriously though, I feel as though Ian has prepared me not only to...

KATE WALLACE

PASSED 1ST TIME
ian is an absolutely excellent driving instructor. as a result of ian’s professional, patient and friendly attitude, i am a confident and safe driver with good awareness when on the road. i have no doubt that ian’s aim was for me to pass first time...

JEMMA BYRNE

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian has been an amazing driving instructor. He always made me feel comfortable and relaxed on the road and gave me the confidence I needed to pass my test first time. At the end of every lesson I was always sure about progress I had made and areas that...

I want to say thanks for all the help and effort you do to pass my driving test.

Even though I was a nervous learner, you always treat me with patience and calmness,and you help me to achieve this unattainable goal which was getting my...

SEAN SPROULL

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is a fantastic driving instructor. He helped me pass first time and it´s no surprise the first time pass rate among his students is so high. He´s very calm and assured when giving instruction and always friendly and relaxed so that I never...

NINIAN WILSON

PASSED 1ST TIME
learning how to drive with Ian was an absolute pleasure! Very Thorough and professional but also friendly. You will feel very well prepared as he doesn´t just teach you how to drive but the preparation for your test is really excellent and unbelievably...

EILIDH WESTWOOD

PASSED 1ST TIME
ian was the obvious choice when deciding who to choose to be my driving instructor, as my older brother passed first time with ian. very patient and easy to understand when getting the hang of manoeuvres. thanks very much ian, without you i wouldn´t...

STACEY FERRIE

PASSED 1ST TIME
1st of all i would like to thank you very much ian, you are a fabulous instructor,, i passed 1st time with ian, he is so helpful and kind, your teaching manner is first class i actually enjoyed my lessons everytime,, a pleasure to have had you as my instructor.without...

GRACE KIRKWOOD

PASSED 1ST TIME
ian is a fantastic driving instructor and without him i don´t think i could have passed first time.



he not only knows exactly what is required to pass the driving test but more importantly for you to become a safe and...

GAVIN WATT

PASSED 1ST TIME
thanks very much for your help and getting me past my test in only 2 and a half months

GAIL WILSON

PASSED 1ST TIME
ian is a reliable and patient instructor. he was conscious of being able to provide the number of lessons that i wanted a week and worked around my schedule. he made me feel comfortable and safe which was especially important for me having never sat in...

LORNA RONALD

PASSED 1ST TIME
After having lessons with another company for over a year, I really felt like I was getting nowhere and that my previous instructor was holding me back. I was very happy to be recommended Ian by a friend at university. After my first lesson with Ian...

JAMES JOHNSTON

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian i would like to thank you for your patience and dedication for teaching my profoundly deaf son James to drive you are a first class instructor thankyou he passed first time Mary Johnston

JAMIE WESTWOOD

PASSED 1ST TIME
would thoroughly recommend ian after using two instructors before who seemed disinterested and boring, to ian who helped me pass in a reasonably quick time but with the high skills needed that resulted in only 1 minor in the practical test. been driving...

Ian Sanderson is a first class instructor, he made me feel so relaxed and filled me with confidence, which kept me going even when I became frustrated. His tuition and guidance was excellent and I would recommend him to anyone.

EVGENY KRAVTSOV

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is an excellent driving instructor. his patience, understanding and friendly teaching manner helped me get past my initial driving-related stress. he´s great at explaining driving concepts and finding and fixing errors. i would highly recommend...

RAGHAD AL SAEDI

PASSED 1ST TIME
Hi Ian



thanks a lot for your help and effort as that helped me to pass from first time, I can not thank you enough for your professionalism and commitment which enabled me to achieve the ultimate goal. I would recommend Ian...

When I was learning to drive I wanted an instructor who I felt comfortable and safe with, someone who was always patient and built up my confidence on the road and Ian Sanderson was all of those things. With his fantastic success rate and his knowledge...

SARAH GRAHAM

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian is a great instructor, he was a great support and helped me to build my confidence in passing my test.

I had many different instructors before ian, but he was the best one as he explains things in a helpful way.

Ian is...

"Great driving instructor. Ian let me learn how to drive at my own pace in a pleasant and patient manner."

NICKI ADAMS

PASSED 1ST TIME
I highly recommend to book ian for your driving lessons. he´s very calm and patient, and if he can teach me he can teach anyone! I was a nervous driving pupil and couldn´t have asked for a better driving instructor who puts you at ease and...

ian is great i dont think i could have asked for a better driving instructor. he managed to make all my lessons fun and has loads of patience, thanks again.

Having spoken to friends and family about their learning experiences it demonstrated to me how lucky I was to have Ian as a driving instructor. Ian completely defies the stereotype of a driving instructor in order to make learning to drive an extremely...

THOMAS HOUSTON

PASSED 1ST TIME
"Ian is a great driving instructor. Coming to driving a little later than most I thought the lessons were well planned and structured. I knew exactly what was expected of me and what was required to pass my test. Ian is very patient and all elements of...

RACHEL BYARS

PASSED 1ST TIME
Ian was recommended to me by my mum´s friend after she passed her test first time. i was extremely nervous for the first few lessons, but i had nothing to worry about - ian was always very calm, he never raised his voice and always gave encouragement...

learning to drive with ian sanderson was an enjoyable learning experience. he is very knowledgeable and provided me with all the skills and information necessary to be a successful driver. patient, understanding and friendly, i wouldn´t recommend...

JO BATEMAN

PASSED 1ST TIME
After twenty years of trying to pluck up the courage and plenty of nerves Ian finally got me through my test; first time!



It would be fair to say I was a very nervous learner. I saw problems constantly and didn’t trust myself...





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