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A Basingstoke driving school - driving lessons with experienced female and male driving instructors

01256 354789 (Office)   •   07736 254962 (Bernie)   •   07770 853358 (Richard)   •   Contact form

Thank You

"It is always the best part of the job when a client passes their driving test. To receive positive feedback is a huge bonus - it makes everything we try to do worthwhile. Thank you to all our pupils - past and present."
Richard And Bernie

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Customer comments

Atul Tiwari

"Thanks a zillion times Richard, I passed for the first time - wow! You were recommended by a friend of mine and she was right in doing so, I would recommend you to anyone!
Having had no cars in the family and coming from a foreign country, it was difficult for me to start with the driving and cope up with those scary roundabouts & nasty turns, road markings, rules and regulations!
It was YOU who made it a fun to learn driving and led me pass for the very first time against all odds of a chilly, dark, and busy Friday afternoon! And, thank you for being so flexible with pick-up/drop-off locations and putting extra minutes to give me those "lectures" :-) which fine-tuned my driving to get this pass certificate today! Thanks again Richard!!"
Dec 2011

Marie

"Thank you so much Richard - that's all 3 of our children (and me!) that you've taught to drive!
Best wishes from Marie Luff (Katie's Mum)"
Oct 2011

Emily Bridle

I am so glad I decided to have lessons with Richard, as from the very first lesson he made me feel comfortable and relaxed about driving, which helped to calm my nerves! He was always on time and easy to contact, and I always felt I could ask questions, even when I thought they were stupid - and only occasionally would he laugh! I enjoyed being taught by Richard, and feel confident that having been taught by him I will be a competent and safe driver.
Thank you very much Richard for being so easy going and patient, and for keeping me entertained with you jokes and stories!
Emily."
May 2011

Nikki Knight

"Richard is a brilliant and patient instructor who has had to deal with a lot from me. He made the lessons enjoyable and comfortable. Would recommend him to anyone learning to drive.
Thanks for the confidence boost and thank you for believing in me.
Nikki"
May 2011

Brad Fletcher

Learning to drive with Richard was an absolute pleasure, he is so patient, friendly and a great teacher. It has been a great learning curve for me and I couldn't of imagined that in two months after my birthday i would have a full license. I couldn't have done it without Richard and would recommend him to anyone who wants a good and patient instructor.
Thanks again Richard."
March 2011

Billy Ambler

"Learning to drive with Richard was such a great experience! He taught me everything I needed to know, and more. We got along so well, and it's going to be weird not seeing him every week now... I think everybody should be given the opportunity to learn to drive with such a good instructor!
I also think he should make a Facebook account, so we can all stay in contact with him!
Once again, thank you Richard!."
Feb 2011

Hazel Foley

"Richard is known in our house as a legend! First Robert, then Kim and finally Hazel.
Robert still holds the record with 4 minors and still gloats about it!! Richard is a patient, kind and friendly instructor who we would highly recommend. Thank you so much for everything."
Jan 2011

Grace Gu

"IT'S MY TIME TO LEAVE A COMMENT NOW!!:))
Today is my big day, I passed. I'm so happy and so excited. :)))))
Richard, thank you so much for your professional and patient instruction. You are such a nice guy that I'll never forget. The UK driving license is my first challenge in UK, I GOT IT because of your fantastic teaching and my hard working.
I don't know what to say but Thank you!
You are not only a good instructor but also a very good friend in my life.
I HAVE TO SAY IF YOU DON'T HAVE RICHARD AS YOUR DRIVING INSTRUCTOR THEN IT'S YOUR BIG BIG LOSS....
Richard, I hope you will have a good holiday and good life with your loving family. With my truly and best wishes.
Many many thanks.
Grace"
Sept 2010

Lindsey Doublet

"i was very worried about driving at first, seing as my first lesson was in the snow.
i thought i did really well, and really did shock myself. richard made me feel really comfortable, calm, and relaxed, throughout the lessons i had with him i couldnt ask for a better instructor.
cannot believe i passed first time, again, i shocked myself lol .
thanx very much richard you always made me laugh will miss our lessons but now have my freedom .
thanx again
lindsey xxx
sorry took me a while to comment been getting some driving practice in lol xxx"
Aug 2010

Ross Clark

"Learning to Drive with Richard was very enjoyable. I felt as ease because he is very patient. He is a very nice person to get along with. I would recommend him to anyone who is thinking about learning to drive."
June 2010

Tom Hill

"Whenever you hear the word “lesson” you always assume there’ll be some kind of boredom involved, but driving lessons with Bernie were always fun!
Straight away she was very easy to get along with and instantly became a friend, and the whole process of learning to drive was really enjoyable, and never once was stressful.
Bernie always made everything clear and easy - I think this really helped me to pass first time! I also went on to do Pass Plus - which gave me even more good experience. I’d recommend Bernie to absolutely anyone!
Thank you, Bernie"
Feb 2010

Tom Li

"Bernie has been a brilliant driving instructor- not only experienced, patient and approachable, she really had the desire for driving, and teaching alike.
Due to my school timetable and location, she taught me at times she normally wouldn't, and remained as committed as ever- I never felt pushed, and the lessons were always relaxed (yet professional!).
Thanks to Bernie I passed my test first time (and on the 75th anniversary of the driving test!)- it goes without saying, Wayfarer are highly recommended.
Thanks again Bernie!."
June 2010

Lisa Harman

"Richard is a fantastic teacher, he's easy going, friendly, always on time and very patient. Richard has you driving safely and confidently from the first lesson and he always gives great advice.
I would and have recommended him to my friends and anyone else whos learning to drive, Now I have passed my test i wish everyone would learn with Richard as I'm getting fed up with all the learners getting in my way lol, with Richard you never drive like a learner.
Thankyou for everything Richard you gave a lot of time and effort to get me through my test it's much appreciated, if I had to do it over again I'd do it with you lol
Thanks again x
Good luck to everyone else learning to drive."
May 2010

Matilda Adomako

"Learning to drive with Richard was an absolute pleasure and fun. He has skills and patient to teach any kind of person. I will recommend him to all my friends who want to drive. Once again i say that you thank you Richard for your time and patience.."
Apr 2010

Wei Feng

"Hi Richard, thanks a lot for your lessons and it really worths a lot for me. The lessons I have here really teaches me a lot how to drive safe since I have a lot of bad habits of driving.
I will recommend my colleagues to Wayfarer if they wish to learn to drive. The teaching here is really professional and effecitve."
Dec 2009

Gaurav Karvir

"Wayfarer Highly Recommended folks. Richard is very experienced, determined, friendly and an amazing Instructor. Always on time, his way of teaching is absolutely fantastic which helps you lot to improve quickly and make your driving experience smooth and up to the mark."
"Finally Many Thanks!!! Richard. Good Luck!!!"
Nov 2009

Adam Fifield

"It was an absolute joy to be taught to drive by Bernie. She is always willing to go the extra mile in order to help you best, and it has been a pleasure to know Bernie and an honour to be her student. I’m certainly looking forward to Pass Plus with Wayfarer so that I can continue to further my driving experience in the best possible way."
"My one piece of advice to any newbie’s.......LISTEN TO BERNIE!"
Nov 2009

Steve Cawley

"After taking some time out of learning to drive to go to university, I needed to have a full licence to start my job. Richard quickly helped me develop my confidence and road awareness, which allowed me to pass my test and drive each day for work"
Oct 2009

Andy Lynch

"Before i had Bernie as my instructor I had already taken some lessons, they hadn't gone well and i was ready to quit. She took me on as a very nervous driver but because of her friendly, relaxed and very efficient style of experienced teaching not only did i enjoy driving but i passed first time!"
Sept 2009

Caroline Ransom

"It was a pleasure to learn to drive with Bernie. Along with learning to drive, I gained a friend and I always looked forward to my lessons. I would definitely recommend her as although helping me pass, I know if I ever needed extra assistance she would be there to help."
July 2009

Moushumi Tongaonkar

"I used to drive in India for more than 8 years n obviously I wanted to drive in UK as well. So I started my driving lessons with Richard. He is very friendly and a very nice human being. He teaches very well. If ur driving lesson is for one hour and the time is over, and if u have any queries, he alway solves ur query."
"Everyday he comes with the same enthusiasm...Hats off!"
"I got the licence say 2 months back. Now my husband and my friend both are taking classes with him. And they are doing very well."
"You will always feel confident while taking lessons with Richard! "
"THANKS A LOT!!"
July 2009

Fran Daws

"Richard was a brilliant instructor, really helpful, friendly and professional."
July 2009

Clarissa McCann

"Learning to drive with Bernie was an absolute pleasure! Her skill as an instructor, interminable patience and "can do" attitude made my lessons thoroughly enjoyable and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn. I never felt under strain and she did everything possible to help me succeed."
"Not only did I pass my test first time (always a bonus!) and get my Pass Plus, I also gained a friend."
March 2009

Sam Anderson

"My driving lessons with Bernie were fantastic, she has so much patience and determination to get you through your test, which is definitely what I needed. You don't just feel like a pupil when you're with her, you feel like friends which is a massive bonus! If it wasn't for Bernie encouraging me and supporting me through what is one of the biggest tests you will take in life, i don't think i would have ever made it"
June 2007

Lesley Fosh

"Learning to drive with Wayfarer was really good. I was able to take my lessons at all times of the day and evening, seven days a week."
"I had lots of hours tuition, and passed my test first time - with only two faults!"
"Best of all, I didn't have to pay for any of my lessons.... thanks, Dad."
Sept 2004