Testimonials

Bradley

Great driving instructor, great person. Only makes it easier when your instructor is a mega guy ??Highly recommend. Thank you Mark ?

Kevin

Fantastic driving instructor, highly recommended! I failed my driving tests a few times with other instructors but passed first time with Mark! Couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. Only sad part is that I probably won’t be seeing Mark again.

William

Choosing Go Drive for my driving tuition was the best decision I ever made. Thank you to Mark for so many enjoyable and informative lessons, leading me to pass my driving test. If you’re considering learning with Go Drive, make the call. You will not regret it.

Ghea

“When I first started driving, I’ve always been so nervous to drive and then I built my confidence from Mark. He always believed that I could do anything (even though I doubt myself half the time only because I never had the confidence at the time) and never fails to motivate me!

I never thought I’d enjoy driving lessons so much! It’s definitely easier to learn while having a laugh! He’s always been so helpful and made sure that I am comfortable with everything he’s taught me. He’s always made sure that I understand everything he says. Always asks me if there’s anything I’d like to do before a lesson which simply shows that he definitely care about how I feel. Always punctual and made sure I get a full hour lesson. Mark definitely knows his stuff! From all the exam routes to what the examiners are actually looking for!

I therefore definitely recommend Mark. If you want to pass your test without having to be scared with your instructor and feeling uncomfortable, I say Mark Halliday is the man! I wouldn’t have passed my test if not because of Mark.“

Nick

“I really enjoyed learning with you and I felt that you prepared me in the best way possible.”

Jack

“Mark made learning to drive a true delight and privilege. Even though driving is possibility one of the most hyped up and stigmatised process that many young people, especially on the Isle of Man, go though he made sure each lesson and subject taught was secure and comfortable before moving on, I never felt rushed or held back.

And further credit to his ability as a driving instructor, I passed first time on his birthday after 6 months of lessons!”

Sophie

“Mark was a brilliant teacher, really easy going and always reliable! He always made me feel at ease and that I could accomplish any hurdles if I just set my mind to it! Wouldn’t have managed to pass without him.”

Gemma

“After putting off driving for years and years, considering never driving or learning in an automatic vehicle because I didn’t think I’d ever be able to work out the gears basically just down to nerves.

My whole family pitched in through no choice of my own and bought me lessons for xmas with mark Halliday, I’m so so glad they did. Mark was extremely calm and patient with me throughout all of my lessons which is what’s needed when I was very nervy and could never see myself behind the wheel. I always felt comfortable and at ease throughout my lessons he was a brilliant instructor. I actually passed my test At the start of practice week and since passing I have felt super confident on the road even with all the bikes and extra traffic that’s been over here all down to mark and his teaching.

Would highly recommend if your looking for a calm cool instructor to get you through your test”

Brett

“I highly recommend Go Drive to any learners! Mark has been an amazing instructor for me, helped me build on my confidence to get me through my theory and my test.

He was patient, reliable and very easy to get on with which made me comfortable from day one. He worked around me when my hours at work varied, which is hard to find and helped me to a first time pass! Although he was very relaxed he wasn’t interested in messing around, he was just as eager as I was , to get me driving!

Overall I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with Go Drive and wish Mark all the best, would definitely point new learners in your direction! Thanks for everything. “

Rachel

“I began driving a few years ago but gave up as I never felt confident enough, I began again in February and I’m so glad I chose Mark. He is friendly, calming, patient and very positive and anything that I was worried about he would go over it with me until I felt more relaxed about it. He is reliable and would pick me up from work and drop me where I asked. He has taught me different techniques which I’ve never been taught before and is highly knowledgeable when it comes to the roads and test routes.

I would highly recommend Mark as he is a great driving instructor who will do anything to get you through your test.”

Brendon

“I was a person who at first put off learning to drive for a long time in fear of finding myself to be highly incapable. Similarly, the thought of ending up being stuck with an instructor who was possibly rude or awkward made the idea of undertaking the process highly daunting.

Because of this I was extremely nervous upon arrival to my first lesson with Mark. However, it was soon clear that such worries and nerves were not needed as from the first lesson Mark set the precedent of making each lesson enjoyable and productive and ensured that this standard was kept throughout all 25 lessons.

My first time pass is certainly a credit to the innovative teaching methods, good humour and friendly working relationship that Mark crammed into the full hour of each lesson.

I will carry on recommending him to anyone who is thinking about starting to learn to drive.”

Paula

“Huge thank you Mark, You are an amazing instructor (I should know I have had a few over the years!!) I truly believe I could not have got through it without your constant reassurance, support, patience and you being such an excellent instructor.

I would highly recommend you to anyone who may be looking for an excellent instructor. Thank you soooo very much. Today has been the best day ever!! Freedom at last :)”

Russell

“I started driving 6 years ago but lost interest and gave up. Restarted again in August last year and Marks relaxed ,friendly attitude and expansive knowledge gave me the newly found confidence to carry on and get through my test.

I would without doubt strongly recommend mark to anyone, as I already have to some personal friends”

Scott

“When I first started driving I was being taught by someone else who helped with the basics but then messed me around with lessons, went a month without lessons once due to constant rearrangements! I decided enough is enough and changed to you.

You were an instant improvement as you always picked me up from work and finished the lesson wherever was most convenient for me, always on time and always got my FULL hour of driving. I found that you were really good at explaining what to do but more importantly WHY to do it, made driving much easier to understand. Lastly as well as being extremely helpful and informative, you were really easy to get along with from day 1 and made every lesson a fun experience whilst still keeping the importance of improving in ability.

Overall I would STRONGLY recommend you to anyone who wants lessons from someone who knows what they’re doing, is always on time and can fit in around YOU and have a really good laugh in the meantime (For example our driving lesson “Route” was to get to the end of the rainbow and get the gold! haha )

Cheers for everything Mark, good luck with your future clients you deserve it mate”

Scott

David (very pleased with a first-time pass)

“When I started with Mark I was a complete beginner (seriously, didn’t know there were three pedals) – less than half a year later I passed first time.

Mark is excellent at what he does – he’s knowledgeable, experienced and serious about the whole learning process. He knows the test and the roads inside out, and is patient and clear throughout the teaching process.

Whilst there’s no doubt who’s in charge during lessons, he’s personally easy to get on with and very funny. I recommend him to all my friends.”

Jake

“Learning to drive is usually a laborious and frustrating process, but was made infinitely more bearable with Mark. His excellent humour and teaching expertise made me very comfortable and more confident behind the wheel.

A fantastic set of lessons at a very reasonable price led to a first time pass, much more than I was expecting.