Learndrive

A truly horrific experience. My instructor made inappropriate and suggestive comments during my course which made me uncomfortable and upset, but because I had been told previously that they were incredibly busy I didn't request another driver as I was worried that they would inform my instructor of my complaint and make things even worse for me in the car. Also, because I'd paid to take my driving test, I assumed that I would at least I got the opportunity to take it, but no.

They told me the day before that they weren't letting me take it and it wasn't their problem. This was after I had been made to sit in McDonald's for an hour whilst my instructor had a coffee break. It wasn't until I got home and told people of my experience that I realised what a scam it was and decided to make a formal complaint. However, when I rang the company and explained what had happened, I was met by a terribly rude and nasty woman (I believe her name is Sarah) who told me that I "should've just left" if my instructor was that bad and that it was my own fault for staying.

I tried to explain that I needed to pass my test for my job so I was desperate but she was just so unkind and ignorant. I then requested to speak to a manager but was told that she would not be able to call me for another two weeks. I wasn't happy about this but I left my contact details and agreed on a date to be contacted, but I never heard anything.

This place is a complete scam, which hires the most insulting and ill-mannered people I've ever had the displeasure of meeting/speaking to. The only good quality of this company is the lovely owner of the B&B where the drivers stay. She was warm, welcoming and kind-hearted, so I was grateful for her at least.

Passed today my extended test with only 5 minors with Alan and Kim dose a really good breakfast would highly recommend

I did the 18 hour course and had Alan as my instructor. I suffer with severe anxiety and Alan managed to help ease my nerves before the test which is usually impossible. He's a very calm, patient instructor and I couldn't fault him with anything. Very informative, helps with any weak spots in my driving without being rude or shouting, also went over a lot of the driving tests and has a brilliant way of teaching manouvers (and teaching in general). I managed to pass my test with only 3 minors. Alan is by far the best instructor I've had, and I don't think I'd have passed without him. Thanks again!

Would highly recommend Learn Drive Ltd. Both my sons have been taught by two different driving instructors within this company and both have had such a positive experience. They are a professional company, who are reliable and really go the extra mile if unforeseen things happen like the test centre cancelling a test at short notice. Thank you to Hollie, Sarah and Dave for all you have done.

Both the bnb manager and the instructors were fantastic! The bnb had lovely options for breakfast and the materials provided really helped me to prepare for the practical test. The instructor made sure that we covered all routes that might be used in the test and this helped me have a general knowledge of how to go about the route. I fully recommend using this company!

Do not book with this RIP OFF COMPANY! my daughter was refused her driving test yesterday by Mark, he did not want to drive to the test centre stating due to icy roads, the test centre would be closed, although every lesson he drove her to the same area, he then stated if she failed it would reflect badly against him! she was very disappointed and upset she was unable to take the test, he continued to check the weather updates, although my daughter contacted the centre, and they confirmed the centre was in deed open today, and if the instructor had notified them 3 days earlier the test could of been rebooked, which he was aware of! if that was the case! he still refused to allow her to take the test stating she was not ready, she left a day early due to the negativity of the army instructor, he shouted continuously throughout the driving lessons and she stated this was the worst experience of her entire life, she booked a driving test, when she returned back to Birmingham, following the driving lesson the driving instructor stated that she is 100% ready for the test and could not understand why she was refused, she has 3 jobs and has worked so hard, taking lessons prior to arriving in Blackpool, they have ripped my daughter off and i will now be taking legal action, please be aware, if you need to wait longer in the area you live to take your test, then it really is best to wait, they have robbed her of over 1000.00 they are utterly disgusting, how these people sleep at night is beyond me. If you do decide to book lessons in Blackpool please do not book with this company, they really have gone down hill, i will never recommend them ever again.

Loved my intensive course with Sarah. explained all the things I needed to smooth out over the 13 hours, passed 1st time with 2 minors. couldn't have done it without learn drive. Absolutely recommend

I did a 5 day intensive course and stayed at the hotel. The hotel was clean and lovely to stay in and Kim prepared a great breakfast and hospitality. I had Steve as a driving instructor and we went through all of the basics and he made me an extremely careful driver. He always arrived on time and was the most patient instructor I have had and for any mistake I made he would make the time to pull me aside and go over it until I understood what I did. I wanted to become the best driver I could be and that's what I got. I passed 2nd time with 3 minors. I would recommend the course to anyone

I started a week course with Learndrive in December 2020 with Darren. Darren was very welcoming, easy going and a great teacher. Had a lot of patience for me. I didn’t pass on my first test, nerves got the best of me. Despite the fact I did not get the result I wanted, I could not fault Darren and what I learnt in that week. I decided to rebook in April when restrictions were lifted and did a 18hr weekend course at Learndrive with Pippa last weekend.

I had everything in place, I just needed to overcome my nerves. I think I was a real challenge for Pippa with my nerves but she didn’t stop making suggestions and how we could get over it and that was great to have someone not give up on making me overcome that. We did a reflective log on what I needed to improve, this paid off, as the morning spent on parallel parking was necessary as that was in my test and I personally think I nailed it!! Thank you to both of my instructors Darren and Pippa! Also to Sarah for organising! Excellent service, would highly recommend!! All the best

Great course,very happy i traveled down to gain knowledge & practical experience within 7days from knowing nothing! Massive thanks to Pippa my instructor , very patient & knowledgeable, accommodation was also very comfortable & clean, thanks again

Very good service done so much for me couldn’t thank them as much thank you so much for your service I recommend anybody learning to drive should take lessons with this company!👌 my instructor was Dave brilliant so he was thank you so much

We would highly recommend Learn Drive. Sarah has been a really good driving instructor and provides constructive feedback. She is supportive and has been very flexible. Thanks very much for teaching Conor to drive through this difficult time of covid-19.

My experience with learndrive has been Phenomenal, very professional caring team at the Blackpool branch who have been very accommodating during the waiting period due to COVID-19. Once it was available to start testing again I was swiftly contacted and they was more than happy to work around my work schedule to fit me in. My instructor Darren was a credit to the company, very professional and had amazing insite of teaching methods that helped me on a personal level to gain understanding.

When I made a mistake I wasn’t made to feel bad, he was very professional and explained to me in a proactive way what to do next time and kept me at ease. In my personal opinion for someone who he never been behind the wheel of a car the 7 day course was perfect and I would highly recommend to any brand new driver to take the opportunity and chose this course, it provided sufficient time to get to grips with everything and gets the information in your head quickly ready for your test after the week.

Due to the drive bing hours and knowledge passed to me by Darren I felt very confident going into my test and the praise and confidence boost I was given by Darren out my mind right at ease meaning I passed first time. I am delighted with the outcome and can’t thank the Blackpool learndrive team enough

I have just completed the 7 day intensive course. I failed😭 but am not so upset anymore because like last week i didnt know how to start the car properly and in 5-6 days i was driving the car perfectly. I ve never drove a car before. I didnt think i was ready for the test but darren didnt give up on me. I was so bad at roundabout but on the test i did all the roundabouts so perfectly. So I recommend learndrive.

My son Connor has 30 hour course with Steve this week gone said he really enjoyed it and had a great week and learnt a lot and passed first time. The accommodation was good easy to get the tram into town centre.

I am a complete convert that an intensive course is a great way to learn to drive. I tried the traditional way years ago and didn't get very far with it, i was so anxious waiting for the lesson every week and had forgotten most of what id already learnt. I have just finished a seven day course with Learndrive, finishing today by passing my test. I'm made up and the whole experience was brilliant. My instructor Darren was so calm and patient, a natural teacher, i would definitely recommend him and Learndrive.

Fantastic company , unfortunately I failed my practical test . Darren really did bring me on in a week and worked me hard .l feel my driving has come on leaps and bounds thanks to Darren . It's a fabulous company and what you can achieve in a week is remarkable so thanks again LearnDrive and hopefully I pass next attempt

I did a 2 day course with Steve and passed 1st time ! I had basic driving knowledge after purchasing my own car in January during lockdown and practicing sat next to family member.
Steve was so patient and really helped me in the areas i felt not so confident in. I definitely made some silly mistakes in my test due to nerves, but still ended up passing. He had great knowledge and gave me some really great tips that will stay with me 🚗! Thanks to all at learndrive !