Mathew Harryman

Testimonials

  • Keeley

    Armitage

    My lessons with Steve have been a pleasure! I was so nervous about starting my first driving lessons and with my test, but he managed to keep me calm and get me through it! We've had plenty of lau...

  • Emma Bill

    Burntwood

    I thought that Steve was going to have a tough job based on my experience with a previous driving instructor that put me off driving, I hadn’t had any lessons for 12 years and I was dubious ...

  • Natalie Wilson

    Lichfield

    I couldn't be more pleased with passing first time, I wasn't expecting to be able to learn so much in a short amount of time. Steve does a good job of making you feel confident in your abilities a...

  • Toni Rixon

    Lichfield

    Would highly recommend him, passed first time Steve worked with me on my confidence and made me believe in myself, I also took my 1 1/2 year old boy with me on my lesson...

  • Andy Draycott

    Lichfield

    If anyone wants a good driving instructor then steve is the one to go for. I was a total novice only just six months back but as soon as i started to drive he made me feel comfortable and relaxed ...

  • Kris

    Lichfield

    Steve has been an excellent instructor and teacher, he has been patient and always made sure that he went over everything in detail and targeted areas I was struggling in until I had learned whe...

  • Kirsty C

    Lichfield

    Having had a bad experience at 17, it took me until I was 32 to try driving lessons again. Steve was great. Patient and understanding despite my extreme nerves. I managed to go from my f...

  • Carys

    Lichfield

    Want to thank Steve for helping me pass my driving test!  Steve is a really helpful instructor who is very patient with you; I was a very nervous driver at first and Steve has helped me over...

  • Laura S

    Lichfield

    Wanted to once again thank you for your lessons and advices, that helped me pass my driving test and with the first time! Thank you!  Here's my little review on 1st Choice Driving Academy le...

  • Harriet

    Rugeley

    I passed first time with Steve and I can't thank him enough! He is an amazing instructor. He was so patient and helped build my confidence. There were times I thought I was never going to be test ...

  • Natalie M

    Lichfield

    Passed my driving test first time today with no faults! Steve truly is the best instructor out there, he's patient, honest & supportive, above all that a very good teacher. Thank you for al...

  • James H

    Lichfield

    Thanks so much to Steve! He is an exceptional driving instructor and stand up guy. If he can teach me to drive and stay calm, he can teach anyone! He helps build up your confidence throughout the...

  • George

    Lichfield

    Steve is a very good driving instructor, everything explained in good detail, very patient, good at correcting mistakes and able to tell you what is the best option and instruction to do,k...

  • Millie

    Armitage

    The lessons were well structured and enjoyable. I felt that the progress of my lessons were steady and helped me come to terms with one concept of driving before we moved onto the next area, not m...

  • Rachel D

    Lichield

    Lessons with Steve have been fantastic. He always asks you at the beginning what you'd like to achieve as well as having his own goals for you. I passed my test first time after about 25 lessons a...

  • Jemma V

    Rugeley

    I really enjoyed my lessons with Steve, he understands that everyone has different methods of learning and adjusts his teaching to ensure you are comfortable with the information needed to learn h...

  • Katie S

    Lichfield

    Both myself and my brother had lessons with Steve. I found that every lesson was enjoyable and I soon became confident behind the wheel with Steve. I would recommend 1st Choice to anyone. I am loo...

  • Anna

    Little Aston

    Thank you to Steve for helping me pass first time! Really enjoyed the lessons he was really helpful.

  • Feroza

    Birmingham

    "I would definitely without hesitation recommend 1st Choice Driving Academy as your 1st Choice for learning to drive. My experience with Steve has been very thorough, and to the point to make ...

  • Petar Golemdzhiyski

    Armitage

    Lessons with Steve Gibbons were amazing. The amount of lessons that Steve planned out were perfect, I had enough time to progress and pass first time, without ever feeling like the lessons were dr...

  • Romaine B

    Brownhills

    Steve is a wonderful instructor who is very patient. I would recommend him to all my friends and family .   He breakdown every aspect of my driving so I could understand my maneu...

  • Vikki L

    Lichfield

    I would like to say a huge thanks to Steve. I must say i'm a nervous driver but Steve was able to ease the nerves and drama!  If you're looking for a calming, encouraging, and patient d...

  • Emily B

    Lichfield

    I would just like to thank Steve and First Choice Driving academy for helping me pass my test 1 st  time. Steve is a great instructor with a lot of patience. I would definitely re...

  • Lou F

    Lichfield

    I had my first driving test today and passed.thanks to mr steve gibbons who is a fantastic driving instructor.im 42 and i honest never thought i could pass at all nevermind first time.mr steve gib...

  • Amy W

    Rugley

    I would fully recomend  1st choice driving acadamy. If your looking to learn how to drive then steve is your man. He's a first class instructor, who has a  very natural ability to ...

  • Georgia S

    Lichfield

    If your looking for a patient, funny and professional driving instructor, 1st choice driving school is the place to go. Steve is a very reliable instructor, and always makes you feel both comf...

  • Tom B

    Sutton Coldfield

    I found my driving lessons really enjoyable. Steve was easy to get on with a made me feel comfortable and confident at all times when driving, also all of the extra help I got outside of lesson fr...

  • Louise M

    Lichfield

    would highly recommend First Choice Academy to learn how to drive and I would definitely recommend Paul as driving instructor. Paul is amazing driving instructor, I felt at ease at all times and...

  • Jess T

    Rugeley

    I cannot thank Steve enough for helping me to pass first time. I had been having lessons for just over a year with a previous instructor, and Steve was recommended by a friend of mine to me so I...

  • Becky L

    Lichfield

    After failing my first two driving tests with another driving school my confidence in myself and my instructor was at rock bottom. I decided to call Steve as my younger sister always had great thi...

  • Phuong

    Brownhills

    Having Steve as my instructor gave me great confidence in my driving. He instantly knew what kind of character I was and was able to adapt to make my lessons more suitable for me personally. Ste...

  • Mei Ern

    Lichfield

    I enjoy every single lesson with my instructor Steve from 1st choice driving academy. He is very patient person and willing to explain everything nicely that I am not understand. Every lesson with...

  • Agne

    Lichfield

    I would like to write this quick thank you to a great instructor Steve Gibbons. He has taken me on even when he was fully booked and managed to get me ready for my test in only few weeks. I have h...

  • Chloe F

    Lichfield

    My lessons with Steve from 1st choice were brilliant. He taught me all the ins and outs of driving whilst making me feel comfortable to drive. He was a humorous character and there was never a dul...

  • Georgia H

    Rugeley

    I recommend learning with 1st choice driving academy 1000% especially if you want to enjoy your time learning to drive, I personally learnt with Steve but I'm sure his colleagues are just as good ...

  • Alana

    Lichfield

    Steve is a very patient, professional and proficient driving instructor. Steve had a challenge on his hands teaching me to drive but he successfully taught me to  be a confident, safe drive...

  • Shree

    Walsall

    I had my driving lessons with Steve as he was recommended to me through a friend. He made me feel relaxed whilst teaching me now to drive correctly, from gears to manoeuvres. He was always calm, eve...

  • Helena

    Sutton Coldfield

    I loved learning the 1st choice driving academy, each driving lesson is tailored to you and your specific weaknesses and strengths. The instructors move at the pace you feel comfortable with. I was ...

  • Chloe A

    Rugeley

    I would recommend 1st choice driving academy as the place to go to learn to drive. I felt at ease in all my lessons with Steve and enjoyed them thoroughly. Steve supported me throughout my time le...

  • Rosie

    Lichfield

    Steve is a fantastic driving instructor, he's a very patient and calming person to be around while learning to drive. Will always recommend him to anyone, whatever level of driving skills you have a...

  • Beth

    Lichfield

    After not getting on with my previous instructor, and after receiving great reviews from my boyfriend about Steve, I decided to change instructors. Lessons with Steve gave me so much confidence and ...

  • Matthew

    Fradley

    I found first choice driving academy through a friend. It was clear after the first lesson that Steve is really patient, understanding and easy to get on with. As Steve was my second instructor, it ...

  • Kirsty

    Lichfield

    Had my driving lessons with Steve, very good driving instructor makes you feel very comfortable, also feels like he teaches you the most easiest and safest way of driving. Would definitely recomme...

  • Ben W

    Lichfield

    Obviously for anyone getting behind the wheel for the first time can be extremely nerving, however having Steve as a driving Instructor really made that part of it all so much easier! Friendly, funn...

  • Stacey

    Tamworth

    Phil at 1st Choice Driving Academy was a great instructor, went at just the right pace for me, with loads of handy hints and tips, not just to pass the test but also to become a safe driver for life...

  • Nicola

    Lichfield

    I can't thank Steve enough for his high quality of training for to me to pass my drive test, I think he is brillant driving instructor, he makes you feel relaxed and calm. I was learning with Steve ...

  • Ellie

    Yoxall

    I had lessons with Steve Gibbons from around July/September through to January/February which was when i passed my test first time, thanks to his time and help. Steve was most importantly a very g...

  • Jess D

    Rugeley

    I cannot recommend 1st Choice Driving Academy enough! Having driven for many years overseas, I found the thought having to start again and get my UK license more than overwhelming! Steve proved to...

  • Ric

    Sutton Coldfield

    I would highly recommend 1st Choice Driving Academy to anyone interested in learning how to drive, Phil was completely understanding , patient and easy to get along with. If only every instructor wa...

  • Elliot

    Coleshill

    It was difficult to pick one instructor to go with but I'm so glad that I decided to go with Phil.  He was really patient with me when I was starting to learn and making mistakes. Gave me confi...

  • Luke

    Lichfield

    In my time with Steve of first choice driving I found myself finally accomplishing my driving test. Steve guided me in the right direction and always had the ability to calm me down as I suffered ...

  • Sophie

    Burntwood

    1st choice driving academy - Steve was really easy to talk to, I was quite nervous when I started my lessons but he soon changed that, he also helped me with my nerves on my test! I would definite...

  • Laura

    Tamworth

    When I first met Phil he put me at ease straight away. His calm attitude towards driving helped a lot. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to start driving. Thanks for all your hel...

  • Leanne

    Kingstanding

    Steve is the most fantastic driving instructor you could ever imagine!! I was a ball of nerves and never had much confidence on the roads but Steve is brilliant at putting you at ease, he's extrem...

  • Glen

    Tamworth

    I would highly recommend 1st Choice Driving Academy to anyone. After starting driving with Phil as a complete novice, I passed my test first time in under 40 lessons. I found lessons enjoyable and h...

  • Kerry

    Birmingham

    Would like to say a massive thanks to Steve for helping me pass my test! I have suffered with nerves and spent a lot of money previously and failed 2 tests, i passed first time with Steve. He was ...

  • Lindsey

    Lichfield

    After a 15 year break and 2 failed tests Steve helped me sail through my diving test with only 4 minor faults. Now I wonder what I was worried about, he is honest, thorough and is just one of the go...

  • Jess P

    Yoxall

    I absolutely loved my driving lessons. When I first thought of actually getting into a car I was so scared, but I got easied into it nice and slowly. The value for money was great, most of my frie...

  • Wes

    Cannock

    Really Enjoyed my Driving experience with Steve Gibbons, He has unlinited patience so there was no pressure at all,lessons are great value, it didnt take me or any of my sibblings long to pass as we...