Top driving instructor, went through everything really well and in detail. Made sure I was test ready and knew the test routes. Would fully recommend

Great teacher! So happy i passed. Only 3 minors! Couldnt drive at all before i started with mick and now can drive confidently! 

I would definitely recommend Mick to anyone wanting to learn to drive. He's a very knowledgeable, patient instructor, which worked well with my crippling fear of roundabouts! I'd had lessons 5 years previously and failed my first test, so challenged Mick in April to help me pass by September and I did it with 6 weeks to spare! Very pleased to finally get it done and couldn't have done it without Mick.

Mick is a brilliant instructor, helpful and most importantly patient. I have a Turkish driving licence since 2007 and I was so nervous about getting used to driving in opposite direction, but thanks to Mick i passed with only 25 hours of lessons.

I would recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor!!!

I would certainly recommend Mick to anyone who is looking for a driving instructor, having had lessons from him for over a year.

He really helped build my confidence, as I started off really anxious about driving having tried to learn before and had bad experiences.

Mick is the reason I passed first time with zero faults, and I’m so grateful to him!

I would thoroughly recommend Mick as an excellent driving instructor.

His patient and knowledgeable approach makes you feel at ease and confident behind the wheel and enabled me to pass first time round without any minors!

Mick doesn’t just teach you to drive for the driving test but you so that you can drive safely and confidently anywhere. I couldn’t recommend the riverside school of motoring more

Mick was my second instructor. I didn't pass first time with Mick unfortunately but got straight back into lessons and booking my test. Mick is lovely, really friendly, funny and patient. Today finally I passed! Can't thank Mick enough. Thank you!

Having had driving lessons in the past and not enjoying them I had written off driving for life and swore I wouldn't do it again! Mick taught my brother who passed so I thought I would give driving one more go and I'm so glad I did. I was very nervous to start driving again but Mick was absolutely amazing from the very start. He made me feel extremely comfortable and helped build my confidence. I have now passed first time and in a short amount of time which is something I couldn't have dreamed of doing before lessons with Mick. I couldn't recommend him more.

Passed second time round with only 1 minor thanks to Mick’s help! Highly recommend Riverside driving school. Great friendly guy who couldn’t have helped me more. Cheers Mick!

I would definitely recommend Mick. He was very patient and a great instructor.
5/5

Mick is great and got me through first time which I never thought would happen!

Brilliant instructor patient friendly easy to get on with would highly recommend great at putting you at ease so glad I chose you .

Mick is an excellent driving instructor and I highly recommend him. He did the impossible and taught how to drive and pass my test after having two previous driving instructors and a number of failed tests. He never gave up on me and gave me the confidence to keep trying again!

Highly recommend mick, a brilliant instructor who was patient , calm and very good at understanding and explaining to make it easy as possible

I highly recommend Mick. Very very funny guy, you can get alone very well and easily with him and most importantly, a reliable and well teaching instructor. He was always on time, always done what he said and is magnificent at teaching people to drive.

Recommended

Mick is friendly, patient, calm and very easy to communicate with (i.e. everything you could look for in a driving instructor). Everything is fully explained, allowing you to gain an appreciation behind manoeuvres and driving customs. Would fully recommend anybody this school, each lesson is different and entertaining, of which is always a plus!

Highly recommended

I very highly recommend Mick. He is very very patient, kind and would always keep your confidence up after making errors. His explanations of everything needed were brilliant and I always felt very at ease in the car. He was always on time and I looked forward to each lesson.

Enjoyable

Mick's lessons are great fun and each lesson was enjoyable. The way Mick explained how to react to different situations when driving clear and very helpful for the exam. Thank you for all you help.

Great instructor

Mick was a great instructor, he put me at ease in the car and was very patient! He was also very committed and became invested in my progression. I would recommend riverside driving school to new learners across Newcastle and Elswick.

Excellent

Mick was an excellent instructor who was always patient, calm and a great teacher. He makes sure to thoroughly explain any problems and a genuine nice guy. Definitely would recommend to anyone.

Amazing

Mick is absolutely amazing passed me first time with only 2minors hes everything you look for as an instructor recommend him 1000%

Would recommend

Really enjoyed learning to drive with Mick and with (much) patience on his part he got me though my test today! Would recommend!

Highly recommended

Would 100% recommend mick! Done 36 hours with him and passed my test first time, makes you feel so comfortable and teaches you so much� get yourself booked in with him.

Recommended

Top class instructor, has a very good relaxed form of teaching.
Very friendly and makes driving lessons fun.
Would recommend to anyone

Superb

Absolute superb instructor. Kept the lessons entertaining and was very accommodating for any eventuality!

Excellent

Mick is an excellent driving instructor. Patient, enthusiastic, professional and methodical. I can't recommend him enough.

Reliable and Professional

Having had some negative experiences with other driving instructors in the past it was important for me to find someone that was reliable, professional and motivated to help me progress, and Mick was all of the above.

I would not hesitate to recommend Mick in the future and I'm grateful for the patience and belief he has shown to get me through my test first time.

Highly Recommended

"I cannot recommend Riverside Driving School enough. I gave up on driving lessons at 18, after a really bad experience with another instructor and was very nervous about coming back to it. Mick was patient, methodical and clear at all times and not only managed to get me through a test, but has turned me into a competent, confident driver." 

Wonderful Instructor

If you want to learn to drive perfectly Mick is your man. Wonderful instructor who gives you all the confidence you need to get on the roads. An absolute pleasure to learn with that you'll find once you've passed your test, you'll miss your lessons!

Fantastic

Mick is an excellent instructor, he is always extremely patient (despite me making repeated errors). In the build up to my test he was very honest about my driving abilities and was able to point out my weaknesses which I needed to improve on. This allowed me to pass first time with only 2 minors! I would recommend Mick to anyone whether you have never driven or if you have had past experience in driving (like I had). Overall a fantastic driving instructor! 

Mick, thanks again for all the help and support to get me through my test. Especially for being patient, reassuring, enthusiastic and a pleasure to learn from.

Mick is a first class driving instructor and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody. From the very first lesson he built up my confidence and very quickly got me comfortable with driving in a variety of environments and situations. His methodic, personable and patient teaching style ensured I was completely prepared for my test - which I passed first time. Thanks again Mick!

Honestly Mick thank you again for everything. I will be telling people who to come to when they need a good instructor. You're fun, friendly and very professional and I couldn't have done this without you. Thanks again.

Highly Recommend

If your looking for a driving instructor that inspires confidence on the road, look no further than mick. He is warm, pleasant and easy to get along with. He was very accommodating to my schedule and his method of teaching is simple and effective. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn to drive.

Would recommend

I highly recommend Mick at Riverside if you are looking to start your driving experience. I came to Mick with low confidence, however with Mick's expertise and guidance this soon overcome. Mick is very flexible for lessons, extremely professional and friendly.

Mick was very calm and patient which made me feel at ease when learning to drive. He explained everything clearly and made it easy to understand. Would recommend to anyone. Definitely worth the money.

Great result

"After two desperate, rushed and failed practical exams, I was on the verge of giving up, but I just couldn't. And all I hoped for at that point was to find a decent instructor after the two first attempts that were 'average', at best. Mick was the answer. The lad is patient and teaches really well. I was worse than a new learner because I had already learned to drive previously, but I was reckless and had plenty of very bad habits to break. Throughout the entire time, Mick kept confident, telling me how long it would take to learn, the exact amount of lessons, and it was as he said. I passed an easy and calm exam with Mick sitting in the back with two minor faults that I could easily have avoided, but it's life. It was a happy day. Thanks again Mick"

Passed First Time

"Mick is a great instructor who taught me a lot of basic and advanced skills when it came to driving"

Passed First Time

"Mick was an excellent instructor, who quickly and effectively taught me how to operate a car. At first I was very nervous and was concerned about my first couple of lessons, but Mick was calm and confident and helped me to not only become a safe driver, but also a confident driver"