Roadwise Driver Training CIC
About the company
Roadwise Driver Training CIC is a driving school based in Aberdeen. The organisation has been operating for over 30 years. It is a social enterprise wholly owned by Aberdeen Foyer, a local charitable organisation. All instructors are fully qualified and DBS-checked.
Learner driving lessons are offered in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Ellon, Balmedie, Dyce, Westhill, Invercargill, Cults, Alford, Stonehaven and Montrose. Corporate fleet and defensive-driving training is delivered UK-wide. Roadwise offers driving lessons, a Headstart Programme for ages 14+, corporate defensive driving training, Pass Plus training, and towing guidance.
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Excellent business and great instructor who had me driving from the very first lesson. Despite very staggered driving lessons throughout the year due to Covid and lockdown rules kicking in every few months, with the help of Doug I was able to pass my test on the first try. He was very good-humoured and patient anytime I flubbed my drives, and explained to me in detail how the rules of the roads work whenever it escaped my mind. I'm a very nervous driver so he would always take care to pay attention to when I was struggling with my drives. During these cases, he would have me drive out to roads I was more familiar with so that I would grow more comfortable before tackling more difficult routes. Would highly recommend this business to others, well worth the money.
Jonathan was my driving instructor, from day 1 I felt at ease. Friendly, patient and professional. If there was something I didn't understand, he'd find a new way to teach me so it made sense. No short temper when I did anything wrong, just a conversation over what happened and why it happened. I did an intensive course 4 hours a day for 9 days. Glad to say I passed my test yesterday with 0 faults. Could not recommend Jonathan enough!!
I started driving with George who is a fantastic instructor. He is kind, patient and friendly and takes his time to teach me how to drive. He also explains how to do manoeuvres very well. I never felt rushed, pressured or nervous when I was with him. I passed my theory and driving test on my first go with George after 5 months of lessons (once a week). I absolutely recommend him. He makes you feel at ease from the moment you meet him. He's a fantastic person with great banter. 10/10. Thanks for everything!
Fantastic service with Roadwise. My instructor Steve Clegg was brilliant, very patient and great at telling me what I had to do to improve. He helped me pass first time with only 2 minors and was a pleasant change after getting lessons from a different company. Couldn't recommend Steve and Roadwise enough to anyone wanting to start driving from scratch or to get them ready for sitting a test!
Could not recommend Steve enough! After having some lessons with another company I felt nervous and panicked when driving. I decided to change to Roadwise and couldn’t have made a better decision! Steve instantly calmed me down and assessed my driving skills, he fixed things that were causing me to make mistakes and taught me patiently yet effectively. I just passed first time all thanks to him and am extremely happy with only receiving 3 minors! Can’t thank him enough!!
I highly recommend Roadwise! My instructor, Andy, was superb. He was an excellent teacher and explained everything in a really friendly, positive manner. I felt fully prepared going into my driving test and couldn't be happier!
Following a road traffic accident, I was an extremely nervous learner driver. After three previous instructors, who did little to help build my confidence, I met Chris. From lesson one, Chris helped me to relax and trust in my skills as a driver. He is an enthusiastic personality who wants nothing more than for his students to do well and If you are looking for a caring and understanding person then I couldn't recommend anyone better! Thank you, Chris, for building my confidence and helping me get my license, something at one point I didn't think would be possible. You're the best in the business 😊 🚗
Driving schools in Aberdeen compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Aberdeen are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automatic Driving School Aberdeen (Lady Driving Instructor) | ★ 5,0 | 448 | No |
| 2 | Learner 2 Licence Driving School Aberdeen | ★ 5,0 | 60 | No |
| 3 | Aberdeen Driving School | ★ 5,0 | 31 | No |
| 4 | Jan's Automatic Driving School | ★ 5,0 | 25 | Yes |
| 5 | Fit Like Driving School | ★ 5,0 | 23 | Yes |
| 11 | Roadwise Driver Training CIC (this page) | ★ 4,7 | 32 | Yes |

