Customer Reviews

A young man standing in front of a red Audi car, holding a practical driving test pass certificate, on a sunny day with a suburban neighborhood in the background.

Gary is an amazing driving instructor.

His patience and fantastic teaching methods has helped me to become a more confident and safe driver on the roads, allowing me to smash my driving test first try.

I would absolutely recommend Bayside Driving.

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Gary was an excellent driving instructor, he’s experienced, very patient and explains things very well.

He helped me go from new at driving to passing my practical test first time.

I highly recommend him for anyone looking to learn how to drive.

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Gary is honestly the best driving instructor I could have asked for. I was a very nervous first-time driver, but Gary’s calm and patient approach made all the difference. He never rushed me, and always took the time to explain things clearly. His technical knowledge is solid, but it’s how he communicates that really sets him apart—he’s reassuring, supportive, and knows how to build your confidence.

He adapted each lesson to match my pace, and if I ever struggled with something, he’d make sure to explain it and help me practise without making me feel pressured or silly. Thanks to him, I passed my test this week first time.

If you're a complete beginner or someone returning to driving after a break, I’d 100% recommend Gary. He’s professional, kind, and genuinely wants his students to succeed.

A woman standing on a sidewalk next to a red car with a 'L' learner driver sign on top, reading a document or worksheet, with residential houses in the background and a cloudy sky.

Highly recommended. Lovely fella and a great instructor!

A young woman stands next to a red Audi car holding a provisional driving license. The car has a driving school sign on the roof that reads 'Bayside Driving' with a phone number. The woman is smiling and dressed in a gray long-sleeve top and light blue jeans, with a parking lot and green trees in the background.

Passed first time! The best instructor to go with.

I would definitely recommend.

A man standing in a parking lot holding a driving test pass certificate in front of a red car with an 'L' learner sign on top.

Thank you for all of your help getting me here!

A young man standing next to a red Audi car in a parking lot, holding a piece of paper with a smile, on a clear autumn day with trees with yellow and orange leaves.

Cannot recommend Gary enough. He was a great instructor. Patient, kind and so knowledgable.

As a person who dealt with a lot of anxiety, I was very worried about learning to drive but Gary was always able to help me through any issues I was having. His way of teaching really helped me understand roadcraft in a natural and easy to understand way. I could not have asked for a better teacher.

Through Gary’s tutelage I passed my test first time and the world has opened up to me in ways I couldn’t have imagined and given me my freedom.

I knew Gary before he was freelance but I felt compelled to leave him a review as he is by far one of the best driving instructors in the south east.

A young woman standing next to a red car holding a practical driving test pass certificate, at a parking lot with a silver station wagon in the background.

I passed my test with Gary back in 2023, he was absolutely fantastic! He’s so patient and has such an easy understanding teaching technique!

I hadn’t driven for 2 years after passing my test so went back to Gary for refresher lessons, and again was absolutely fantastic in touching up my driving ready for me to get on the road myself!

Young man standing next to a red driving school car, holding a driving test pass certificate, in a parking lot with residential buildings in the background.

Had lessons since the end of November and passed first time in January.

Really great teacher and would highly recommend.

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Huge thank you to Gary for all your support and guidance throughout my driving lessons. Passed my test 1st time round!

Your calm and clear instructions helped me feel confident behind the wheel, and I really appreciated how you always explained everything so thoroughly.

With your huge background in engineering, this was beneficial in how you communicated while I was learning. You made learning to drive such a positive experience, and I’m truly grateful for everything you’ve taught me. Would highly recommend Gary!

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Lovely instructor, had lessons for few months really helped to fine tune and improve my skills and get test ready.

Has extensive engineering background so learnt many things about cars from him you wouldn't think of searching up. Would recommend.

A young man standing next to a red Audi car, holding a booklet, on a residential street. The car has a sign on top indicating it is a driving school vehicle, with the sign reading 'BaySide Driving' and a phone number. Several other cars are parked along the street, and houses with a cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Fantastic instructor. Very calm and helpful when preparing for my test.

Wouldn’t have thought I’d ever pass with 0 faults but Gary made it happen.

I would highly recommend him to those wanting to learn to drive. His overall understanding of cars was also helpful through the learning process.