Hi I'm Gareth, though a South Londoner by birth, Manchester has been my happy home for over 17 years. Prior to moving to Manchester, I spent 27 years driving an iconic Black Cab around the busy streets of London. As you can imagine there isn't much I haven't seen when it comes to driving and peoples behaviour. I started idrivemanchester over 8 years ago. My aim is to help you achieve an essential life skill. I like to teach in a friendly manner, keeping lessons fun whilst progressing at a pace that works for you. Whether it be a nervous beginner or a confidence building refresher lesson, I am perfect at calming even the most anxious of pupils. Having recently achieved Grade A status in my last DVSA check test, allow me to pass on my knowledge and experience to you. In my spare time I am a devoted Palace fan and enjoy watching most sports, eating out and socially drinking.
Keith Hancock, has operated successfully in the financial services, marketing lead generation and property sector for over 30 years. As a sharp negotiator and commercially astute foreign exchange trader in the city, Keith led the European currency team in the delivery of multi-million pound transactions for an international client base for some 15 years. After exiting the profession Keith went on to build a successful commercial tiling business working with property developers until ill health forced his retirement from it. Taking his impeccable skill in brokerage, Keith developed an extremely successful marketing lead generation business representing providers and marketing organisations. The last 2 years has seen him exit the business, set up a driving school and push forward with his passion for using property development as a platform to delivery social impact in the local communities. Aged 51 and originally from Essex, Keith has lived in Greater Manchester for the past 20 years with his wife Susanna and two gorgeous daughters Ellie and Tegan. Keith has a HUGE passion for music, cooking, cycling. red wine and a good curry!
Hi I’m Lesley! I have over 10 years teaching experience under my belt, working as a secondary school teacher and more recently a driving instructor. So when it comes to planning, delivering and assessing....I’m your girl!
I believe one of my biggest strengths is identifying students needs and adapting lessons to suit, to meet and exceed agreed targets and ensure progression towards your driving test.
When I’m not teaching I love to get away, walks, keeping fit (and treating myself to the odd glass of wine! 
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But above all else spending time with my lovely family and friends.
Hi I'm Jeremy or Jezza to most people I have lived in South Manchester all my life so know the area very well I have had driving jobs for all my working life and have a real passion for helping people to want to learn to drive Other driving jobs have included helping people with learning difficulties taking them out while showing kindness and patience I then went into sales work which give me a chance to meet a lot of different people My interest into becoming a driving instructor was when my children were becoming of the age to learn,my son passing 1st time Going on to teach nephews and nieces with equal success I thrive on teaching people to drive I consider myself to be patient, encouraging, calm and have a great sense of humour!! I love Man United and will help any body even Man City fans haha
Hi, I’m Karen, the newbie at idrivemanchester, but certainly not the newbie to driving tuition. I trained with, and worked for Apollo driving school for 12 years and have accomplished a grade A qualification from the DVSA, and a member of SMADI. I’ve lived in Sale all my life so I know the the area extremely well. I previously worked in media, for BBC and Virgin Radio but driving tuition is my vocation. Pupils would describe me as calm, patient, and thorough. I feel it’s important to quickly put nervous pupils at ease and for all pupils to have a fun and exciting experience. I love my job and consider driving to be a life skill, sharing the same ethos as the DVSA - ‘safe driving for life’. So whether it be a first lesson, a refresher lesson or a confidence building motorway lesson you’re in safe hands with me !
