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Roadwise Driver Training CIC

Roadwise Driver Training CIC

4.9(168 reviews)See reviews ↓·Aberdeen

About the company

Roadwise Driver Training CIC is a driving school based in Aberdeen that has operated for over 30 years. It is a social enterprise wholly owned by Aberdeen Foyer, a local charitable organisation, and works to improve road safety while supporting Aberdeen Foyer's efforts to prevent and alleviate homelessness and unemployment. Every instructor is fully qualified and DBS-checked.

Its learner service area covers Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Ellon, Balmedie, Dyce, Westhill, Inverurie, Cults, Alford, Stonehaven and Montrose, while its corporate service area is UK-wide. Roadwise delivers corporate fleet and defensive-driving training across Great Britain, plus UK road familiarisation for overseas drivers. It offers driving lessons, a Headstart Programme for ages 14 and over, corporate and defensive driving training, Pass Plus, and towing guidance.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Tuition for people working towards a full car licence is the focus at Roadwise Driver Training CIC, and feedback from learners in Aberdeen highlights teaching that rebuilds confidence after previous attempts stalled. Dave Watson appears in more accounts than any other instructor, credited with patience, calmness and explanations that showed clearly where errors occurred and how to put them right; Stuart Copland, George Rae, Steve and Chris are also named for professional, good-humoured instruction and practical guidance. Several accounts note being put at ease on the road, with self-belief growing alongside technical skill.

One thing mentioned again and again is how thoroughly lessons prepared candidates for the test itself, covering demanding routes with fast dual carriageways and roundabouts. Two-hour sessions are appreciated for the ground they allow to be covered, and a pre-seventeenth-birthday session is recalled as a gentle first taste of driving. One learner with autism describes focused coaching unlocking progress when earlier tuition had not, while first-time passes, comfortable driving and enjoyable lessons recur throughout. Many arrived after a sibling or friend had succeeded here, and safe, assured driving remains the shared outcome.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Kirsty Colyer28 January 2022

Had such a great experience learning with Andy Cunningham from Roadwise driving school and could not recommend him enough! After years of stopping and starting lessons with different instructors and struggling to pass tests I finally passed my test last month with only one fault and have the independence I need :) Andy has a wealth of knowledge from years of experience and explains things in a comprehensive way. He was very patient with me and helped me build the confidence I needed to pass my test. I can't thank him enough for all his help :)

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Adam Cresser16 June 2021

Being a person with autism it was taking me a long time to progress with my driving until I tried a new instructor. It was largely by chance I ended up with Roadwise but I am so glad I did. My instructor Stuart Copland was patient, professional and full of excellent tips and advice. Unlike my previous instructor he really paid attention to what I was doing wrong and gave me excellent help & guidance throughout. He also had a sense of humour which my previous instructor seemed bereft of. I passed my test with only a minor fault and the guy taking my test said it was "a cracking wee drive". I now drive every day and am considering advanced lessons.

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Obi Ikoku16 September 2020

I used Roadwise for my driving practice and test and it is an experience that I will always value. Dave (David Watson) was my instructor, he is a very good instructor, quite patient and never tired of repeating himself even when my driving was a nightmare! 😁 From the first day he taught me road confidence and we took it from there. I had a nice experience because I was not put under any form of pressure, the trick is to just follow his instructions and you will finish off good. Oh yea! I passed my driving practical test with flying colours! I will recommend Roadwise always. Thank you Roadwise, thank you Dave!

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Martin Selickis16 January 2018

I'm happy to say that I've passed my driving test today, and big thanks to Chris and the Roadwise Team. I feel that my lessons were well structured, and clearly explained by Chris. Chris's teaching approach was professional and friendly, and he made me feel comfortable & confident which improved my overall confidence when it came to driving and that had helped a lot. Overall I had a great experience in learning to drive. And I would highly recommend Roadwise to anyone that's looking for driving lessons.

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Lauren S20 June 2017

I started off driving with a different driving school but I found I wasn't progressing and my confidence was decreasing. Roadwise was recommended to me and George Rae was suggested given my situation and my previous experience with driving. George is fantastic - very calm and knowledgeable, a completely different kind of instructor from my previous. His approach rapidly regained my confidence and as a result my driving improved and I got through my test. I am planning on doing my Pass Plus driving with George. Thank you for your help and support George!

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Amaranta Salazar3 April 2017

I choose to take my driving lessons with Roadwise driving school after receiving excellent feedback from my sister who took lessons and pass her test with them. Since the first lesson, my instructor Steve was very helpful, very patient and guide me through all the driving process and rules in a very informative and useful way. Always being positive and with clear instructions all the learning journey was very productive! For someone who comes and have driven from outside UK , I can say his teaching style is highly effective and very helpful, and I’d highly recommend to take driving lessons with Steve. Overall, great results!

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Katie Howard15 August 2016

I have just passed my test after having brilliant lessons with Dave Watson from Roadwise Driver Training I would completely recommend Dave and Roadwise! I really enjoyed each 2 hour lesson with Dave and felt very confident by the test day. He gave really clear instructions and told me exactly why I'd gone wrong every time I made a mistake and was very patient when I kept making them! Now that I've passed I miss all the lessons but feel very confident to drive independently!

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Contact
+448000151642roadwisedrivertraining.co.ukSir Ian Wood House, Hareness Rd, Aberdeen AB12 3LE
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed