Steve Draper School of Motoring in Widnes

I was learning with a driving instructor before but unfortunately had to move away. Decided to go with Steve. What a mistake. When I called and booked a lesson it was fine, but as soon as it came to the lesson the moment I stepped into the car he said "well, do you have the money?". He said he needed payment straight away! My other instructor didn't do that, my other instructor introduced himself. Then we set off, he took me somewhere quiet and I had a go. I stalled first time as I was not used to petrol. Anyway, when we got going he kept saying "easy 'my name', easy now" and grabbing the steering wheel! There was no issue what so ever! He had a go at me for not indicating in time but his hand was in the way! It was so uncomfortable! He asked if I had drove before (I was ready to take my test before I stopped) and then said well you haven't been taught properly and we were going to have to do it his way.. Every turn he grabbed the steering wheel, even at 5mph on a straight road!! He also kept saying how his pass rate was '89% last year' and just bragging about random junk. It was infuriating! He drove me back and then booked me in for another 3 lessons straight away (I don't think I had a choice).

Anyway, I have now cancelled them before I had any more. I have found a much better instructor in Widnes who is brilliant! My new instructor said: don't worry, you never forget how to drive. He was right, I went from being unable to drive around a housing estate with Steve, to driving on all sorts of roads and dual carriage ways in just one hour. I will pass in no time! I would not recommend Steve. But you may have more luck than me, you never know.