LDC Driving School

Reviews

Peterhead, Aberdeen City, Bucksburn, Dyce, Mastrick, Woodside, Northfield, Summerhill, Sheddocksley, Hazlehead, Airyhall, Midstocket, Hilton, Rosemount, Bridge of Don, Tillydrone, Seaton, Ferryhill and surrounding areas

Student Reviews

See what my learners have to say

Aron

So patient !

AronI was more than happy, she is amazing. so patient I have never seen before. She handled my language barriers in a brilliant way, absolutely professional. I watched the LDC videos they were helpful as well. Overall very happy with the whole service and I am lucky because Leigh was my instructor. I’ll recommend for everyone! Thank you

Cindy

Test nerves -Sorted!

CindyI think Leigh has been a great instructor. She helped greatly with my nerves & I wouldn’t have passed without her!

William

Excellent!

WilliamMy instructor Leigh helped me pass my test, that alone should tell you she is excellent at her job! 😂 I would recommend her to anyone wanting a funny & kind driving instructor. Using the LDC apps helped with the next lesson, although I did forget to use at times.

Becca

Supportive

BeccaMy instructor (Leigh) throughout my training was patient, informative and kind. I was provided with plenty resources and felt enabled to ask any questions. I struggled with self confidence, driving anxiety, however Leigh was always supportive and helped me with calming techniques. I have enjoyed learning with Leigh and will miss our laughs. I would recommend Leigh to anyone.

Ellie

Keep Calm and Drive on

EllieLeigh was a very good instructor from the start to the end of my driving lessons. She knew how to keep me calm throughout my whole experience. She helped me pass my driving test first time and she is the reason I am a calm and confident driver.

Yuhwa

Professional

YuhwaLeigh helped me conquer weird roundabouts. Leigh is very professional during each lesson Leigh also give me a lot of useful resources

Murray

Unique!

MurrayLeigh was very friendly and supportive. Unique and helpful teaching techniques and resources from Leigh and LDC. The LDC workbook and Hazard Risk sheets were very helpful to make me think about everything. Visual aids such as iPad, drawings and examples I found very helpful.

Oscar

Brilliant!

OscarLeigh was very helpful and friendly throughout my time learning to drive. She takes you through all the important steps and builds up your confidence in each area. She is a brilliant and lovely instructor and I wouldn’t have wanted to pass with anyone else! She did very well to fit me in her schedule at a rate that suited me.

Henry

Calm & Petient!

HenryLeigh was a calm and patient teacher who ensured that I was not only up to standard for my test but also that I was safe and confident in my day to day driving ability. She ensured that elements of my road awareness and ability to operate a car were not just brushed on, but rather respected and worked on until I was happy and satisfied. Great Instructor and a really nice approachable person! I would Recommend!

Sithaphiphat

Lost for words!

SithaphiphatI'm so proud of myself that I can drive correct. I have learnt a lot from Leigh. I have to say big thanks so much for all your help! I don't know what to say apart from thank you, miss you lot from Ohme

Elle

So glad I waited for you!

ElleLeigh has been amazing! Very knowledgeable, patient and I would highly recommend! I am sad I have passed, I shall miss our lessons.

Ethan

Very patient 😀

EthanLeigh is an excellent instructor! She has been calm throughout and eased my nerves. Especially with a last minute car change for the test! Leigh is very patient and knowledgeable and I am grateful to have her as an instructor.

Zahra

Professional

ZahraLeigh was nothing short of an excellent driving instructor. From the beginning she approached every lesson with a sense of purpose and always shown kindness towards me. I always felt she was putting me first and wanted the best outcome for me and my driving abilities. I always felt confident that I could ask her any questions I had or to go over something I was unsure about. Leigh’s experience and professionalism came across giving positive feedback reinforcement and constructive without coming across condescending. I found the LDC workbook very helpful in the beginning learning the basics such as MSM. The quizzes were especially useful. The LDC pupil app was a great tool to help me plan and take ownership of my lessons & track my progress. It made it easier for me to let my instructor know what I wanted to cover in each lesson, encouraged self-reflection which added to the person centred experience that I had.

Connie

Absolutely wonderful

ConnieLeigh has been absolutely wonderful as a teacher. I started off my lessons nervous & a bit anxious to drive but Leigh recognised immediately and helped build my confidence lesson by lesson. She was always detailed when explaining new concepts and feedback kindly in a way geared for me. In each lesson she would develop with me a plan to achieve my goals. Leigh helped build my confidence in my ability and most importantly to be safe in the road. Thank you Leigh for helping me get my licence, I will be recommending you to everyone!

Chloe

Good drive despite test nerves!

ChloeLeigh is a brilliant instructor! Very personable and puts you at ease. Leigh’s incredibly kind and great for nervous drivers. All the LDC materials used and provided were great for preparing me. She was great at preparing suitable routes and ensuring I was test ready. All lessons were engaging and great fun which made learning to drive a great journey. She has made me into a great driver as I feel confident in my ability to drive safely. Instructor note:- Chloe well done you for doing the necessary to get you there & keep it together!

Logan

Really?!!

LoganLeigh is a very patient instructor that thoroughly taught me how to drive safely with consistency, got me out of my comfort zone driving in Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Ellon, Mintlaw, etc I was very prepared for the test despite test nerves. Leigh even went so far as to teach me breathing techniques.

Ellie

Felt incredibly comfortable

EllieLeigh is an incredible instructor - I felt incredibly comfortable straight away with her! Her use of tools (iPad, toy cars etc) really helped me with my understanding of concepts. We used a variety of routes, locations and experiences which has resulted in my confidence being stronger than ever! Thank you Leigh!

Nikki

Fantastic!

NikkiI passed first time thanks to Leigh! She was so patient with me and I felt so comfortable driving with Leigh, she is wonderful. She has taught me how to deal with uneasy situations and how to regulate my emotions. I would recommend to PASS with Leigh to anyone, she is Fantastic!

Malek

Supportive

MalekLeigh was perfect and supportive!

Kyra

Thank you Leigh

KyraWhen I first started driving I was quite nervous and timid in the car but with Leigh’s calm attitude and encouragement I soon built my confidence. Leigh has been very patient and never rude or harsh. I’d highly recommend her to any learner. I passed 1st time thanks to both the LDC workbook/hub which helped me plan each lesson and Leigh being so adaptable to my learning style, coming up with various ways of helping with manoeuvres etc. Leigh didn’t just teach me how to pass a test but to properly drive in Aberdeen, Ellon, Fraserburgh as well as Peterhead. Leigh really has made learning to drive a pleasant experience for me. I feel thoroughly ready to drive on my own and not just in Peterhead. Thank you Leigh!

Amy Richardson

Leigh was incredibly

Amy RichardsonMy instructor Leigh was incredibly helpful throughout my driving experience. She helped me get my confidence for driving and helpful for when driving my car. The LDC workbook was helpful for any information I needed to be able to look back on and remind myself. Everything Leigh had given me access to has helped me on my driving journey and I’m grateful for.

Derrie

Confidence boost!

DerrieLeigh helped me pass first time! Leigh was an excellent instructor, was very patient, helped me boost my confidence more when on the road. Also helped calm my nerves before my test. I would highly recommend Leigh to anyone that is starting to drive. Thanks for helping me learn to drive. I am thrilled that I passed 1st time!

Niamh

Really good!

NiamhI thought Leigh was a really good instructor, she is patient and good at being able to find a way to explain things in a way that worked for me. I like she discussed how things went after each lesson as I was able to reflect on what went well and not so well. Leigh was also really kind and helped to calm my nerves before the driving test.

Sashka

Always enthusiastic & motivating!

SashkaI really enjoy my driving lessons as Leigh is always enthusiastic and motivating. She creates fun analogies to help when I drive and we always have a laugh. The LDC workbook helped me visualise manoeuvres and test my knowledge. Overall my experience with Leigh has been extremely positive and I’m so happy to have passed! Thank you Leigh!

Paula

Brilliant, understanding & Commitment

PaulaLeigh was absolutely brilliant, very understanding & took time to explain every aspect, making sure I was competent & comfortable before moving onto next topic. I explained to Leigh that I was looking to pass ASAP in order to progress at work; this was taken into account & we ensured 2 lessons were done every week. Knowing how busy Leigh is I was extremely grateful for the commitment Leigh showed to get me passed in a good time frame. I enjoyed Leigh’s learning techniques & demonstrations which helped me understand. Thank you!

Elle

Definitely would recommend!!!

ElleLeigh is such a helpful & patient instructor I would really recommend! I feel my driving has came on so much and have gained a lot of confidence in the car which I would never have expected. Overall the LDC materials are also really useful and helped with my theory and understanding.

Rebecca

Friendly and patient

RebeccaMy instructor (Leigh) was very friendly and patient. I enjoyed being able to have a say in my lesson plans while getting her advice on where to go or what to work on. She was able to answer all my questions and send me home with worksheets to benefit my driving. She was always easy to get in contact with any questions & I was able to go over my manoeuvres as much as I felt I needed. Her car was very easy to learn in ( I really love the car). Leigh was always reliable, chatty and responsible. I would highly recommend her as the best instructor to go with!

Chelsey

Patient!

ChelseyLeigh was a great instructor, she was patient with my anxieties around driving. She helps talk you through everything. I would highly recommend her! First time pass!

Erin

Great experience!

ErinAll resources provided for the lesson was very useful. I enjoyed the online LDC videos & driving skills workbook provided me on the first lesson. My driving instructor (Leigh) made an anxious thought of learning to drive a relaxing and enjoyable experience overall. The overall learning and understanding of driving was a great experience!

Jack

I cannot thank her enough,

JackLeigh has been a great teacher and has made the difference in me sticking with learning this time. Her knowledge and patience in conjunction with LDC materials have allowed me to tailor the structure of my learning to what needed. The LDC workbook & videos have enabled me to continue working at it when not in car and proved an excellent supplement to my in person learning. At times during my lessons I have struggled with nerves and confidence but Leigh always had methods & advice on how to cope with this. I cannot thank her enough, I have truly enjoyed my time spent learning with her.

Colin

Patience for a 1st time pass!

ColinLeigh was very well spoken to get her points across which made it a lot easier to grasp what she was asking of me. From experience I know how patient she is, I’m sure there was times wouldn’t have wanted to be there with me, thankfully she was! Leigh would be a great choice for anyone wanting to learn to drive Safely and correctly.

Millie

Faultless drive

MillieI started lessons in 2022, since then Leigh has taught me skills to drive safely that I needed to pass my test. Leigh allowed me to learn at a pace I was comfortable with as I felt anxious. We practised calming techniques and strategies to help overcome the nerves. We always made sure to speak about things I found difficult about the driving and come up with a solution to help me understand. Overall Leigh has made Driving a fun and not so scary experience.

Lucy Angus

Excellent!

Lucy AngusExcellent! Leigh helped me with my nerves & anxiety for test. Helped me with confidence in driving and manoeuvres! The LDC workbook was helpful with step by step instructions and a space to fill in areas you want to work on. I appreciate everything that Leigh has done to help me pass my test!

Kieren

Brilliant from Day 1

Kieren Leigh has been brilliant since day1 and has lays been very understanding in how I learn using different approaches to show me the best ways to drive. I feel that she was very patient after my previous test wasn’t successful- she picked me up well and made me feel I can drive. I always enjoyed how the lessons went and Leigh uses the IPAD & LDC workbook well. I also liked how she helped me adapt different points in the manoeuvres so I can do it time & time again with confidence.

Amy

Amazing!

AmyPassed 1st time just after a year with Leigh. She is an amazing instructor who helped me deal with my driving anxiety. Repetition on necessary skills massively increased my confidence. Great to chat to also. The LDC workbook apps & videos were great! They allowed me to track my progress, test my knowledge and see how skills are meant to be done. Especially helpful as I’m a visual learner.

Gemma Irvin

Highly recommend

Gemma IrvinLeigh has been a fab instructor, she has been very patient and understanding throughout. She’s been great! Thank you for all you have done. I highly recommend Leigh if you want an instructor who will take it at your own speed.

Lauren Yule

Amazing instructor

Lauren YuleLeigh went above and beyond to help, was always friendly, always great with me & helped calm my nerves. Would 100% recommend to anyone. The LDC workbook and online was a great help.

Poppy Mathers

Off to College in another City

I thought my instructor was helpful and I feel like I learned a lot from her. I also felt comfortable around her and felt able to make mistakes as I felt safe driving with her. I felt the workbook was useful and used often at the start and end of the sessions. The LDC videos and website were also helpful resources

Kieron Reid

Great Instructor!

Kieron ReidLeigh is a great Instructor! She took me from scratch lesson 1 to first time pass in 30 lessons! Using the LDC workbook and Hub really helped along with Leigh as I have a learning disability. I would highly recommend Leigh to anyone looking for driving lessons. Polite, professional and friendly! 5 out of 5 Stars!

Aniqah Begum

Excellent and thorough

My instructor was excellent and made sure that I learnt driving skills thoroughly and correctly before moving on to learning new driving skills. The LDC workbook and videos were very helpful in developing my understanding of driving.

Rebecca Thom

Amazing!

Leigh has been amazing! She made me feel comfortable and at ease. She made me feel confident and focused when I was driving. I really found the learning methods Leigh used made learning to drive a lot more understandable to a new driver. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor! I enjoyed writing my lesson review after each lesson in my workbook. I found it helpful as I could reflect on my progress.

Sarah Quinn

“Fantastic” 5/5

Leigh has been great. I have discovered I had a few issues with controlling my feet among other issues but Leigh has been trying to find ways of fixing my issues together, finding out why I was having the issues. She really is fantastic. I find the systems and apps used were really helpful. The book especially and the little quizzes after every chapter. Overall I have been very happy with everything, it’s just a shame I was struggling with manual and have to switch to Automatic. Instructor note: Sarah has had a journey where we latterly took an automatic car out and discovered that in removing the clutch and gears, this allowed Sarah to concentrate on what was going on around her to be able to make safer decisions. This is not to say that one day she may attempt manual again, but for now we have sourced her an auto instructor.

Lee Davidson

Leigh is very calm, caring, punctual, a good laugh and natural at teaching. I was very anxious about driving and Leigh’s reassurance helped settle my nerves. I highly recommend her as a driving instructor, especially if you are anxious about it, you will not be disappointed.

The LDC system is very thorough and breaks down the different topics of driving very effectively. I used the book, website, and mobile phone application as my methods of learning. The mobile phone application comes in very handy for studying on the go, while on a break at work etc.

Morgan Stephen

Supportive instructor

Most people would think having their parent teach them to drive would be really stressful but despite being my mum, Leigh, actually made it a completely stress free environment for me! Prior to her becoming a driving instructor I have had various instructors (moving about for uni) but she has been by far the most kindest and supportive instructor (I've dealt with ones in the past that have been rude and gotten angry at small mistakes) and has really boosted my confidence especially with manoeuvres after it took a hit. After my last instructor in Stirling I was put off learning to drive for a long time but after Leigh had taken me driving in Aberdeen I'm looking forward to continuing learning to drive again with her.

Oonz Wilson

Exceptional teacher

Leigh is an exceptional teacher she is very calm patient and definitely knows how to get the best out of her students. I find Leigh a very calming influence especially as I’m quite a nervous driver - Leigh knows exactly how to boost my confidence and is always on hand with plenty tips and pointers to improve my driving skills.

I would thoroughly recommend Leigh as an instructor she definitely gets the best out of you.

Doric

Taught me how to drive safely and thoroughly, and I passed with ease.

Amy Chong

Fantastic Instructor

Leigh is a fantastic instructor and one that has helped me build my confidence with driving. She’s the perfect balance of being a good teacher without being overbearing-creating the right environment for growth and learning how to be a better driver. Would definitely recommend Leigh to anyone wanting to learn how to drive or want refresher lessons. She is professional, helpful, honest and goes the extra mile to help her pupils

Ellie Hutchinson

Passed 1st time

Leigh is an absolute gem, I passed my test first time with full confidence! After a poor experience with a previous instructor, Leigh was incredible at helping me correct issues and regain confidence in myself and my driving. I cannot thank her enough! Any time anyone mentions learning to drive, I always recommend Leigh!

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