News and reviews

13/7/2023 Elizabeth is a good egg! She cracked it, as eggspected, and passed her eggs-am at the first attempt. What a great eggsample to others. Only 5 faults too. Not easy to beat. #goodegg #eggsample #PassLOL
1/6/2023 Happiness comes in waves! Jack is looking out for his next one after surfing through his test with only 2 faults. #happinesscomesinwaves #PassLOL
11/5/2023 Jas dreamed of passing her driving test, then she woke up and did it with her eyes closed!* Congratulations on a first-time pass with just 1 fault! #dream #eyesclosed #PassLOL *Not literally!
26/4/2023 Ceira, you're flameous! This is lit! After a first-time pass with only one fault, Ceira joins the hall of flame. #lit #hallofflame #flameous #PassLOL
11/4/2023 A ray of sunshine through the rainy beige, Zara passed first time with only 5 faults. Her beige parking is excellent too! #beige #beigeparking #PassLOL
26/3/2023 Mr Disney is a character! He thought the driving test was Mickey Mouse. Well done to Joe for passing his test with only 3 faults. Disclaimer: The driving test is not Mickey Mouse! #character #MickeyMouse #PassLOL
8/9/2022 Before I Forget: Sam's driving = great! He Gently Left Behind the nerves and, with only 3 faults, managed to Surface with a first-time pass. That's one way to Liberate yourself! #slipknotfan #PassLOL
18/8/2022 Lauren had it covered today: another uplifting drive with only 1 fault! Absolutely brollyant! #haditcovered #brollyant #PassLOL
29/7/2022 Emperor Evan ruled the roads today, enjoying a grape drive with only 1 fault. #ruledtheroad #grapedrive #PassLOL
29/7/2022 Jasper had a flipping good drive today, passing with only 4 faults. He's on a roll! #flippinggood #onaroll #PassLOL
28/7/2022 The force is strong with this one! Congratulations to Ellie for passing first time with Obi-Wan fault! "Pass on what you have learned" #ObiWanfault #forceisstrong #PassLOL
27/7/2022 Kyra holds the kiwi to great driving! She passed at the first attempt with only 4 faults. #thekiwitogreatdriving #thekiwitosuccess #gotthekiwigotthesecret #PassLOL
16/6/2022 Congratulations to Sol for passing his test with easel. Only 4 faults. Artful. #passedeasely #witheasel #artful #PassLOL
30/5/2022 The driving test was Maia's cup of tea. She passed at the first attempt with a qualitea drive! Brewteaful! #cupoftea #qualitea #brewteaful #PassLOL
11/5/2022 Driving scarefully is what Seren is all about. She passed at the first attempt today and had an absolute scream! #scream #drivescarefully #PassLOL
2/4/2022 Sam had a souper drive today, passing with only 4 faults. Souperstar! #souper #souperstar #PassLOL
28/3/2022 We wood like to congratulate Toby on a first-time pass with only tree driving faults. A high-qualitree drive! #tree #qualitree #PassLOL
Toby said: "Matthew is a brilliant driving instructor. Patient and calm when you make mistakes and always up for jokes. I felt easy and calm during my lessons and confident in my test and passed with flying colours. 100000/10."
8/2/2022 "Let her go! Let her go! Can't hold her back anymore!" Miss Disney passed first-time with only 3 faults. Too good not to share with Elsa! #lethergo #lethergoforit #disney #elsa #frozen #PassLOL
Olivia said: "I loved my lessons with Matt. He was super "chill", really encouraging and gave me loads of confidence... couldn't recommend him to anyone enough. Super grateful to have had such an awesome instructor :)"
2/12/2021 A first-time pass for Dan! He broke the mould with a model drive and is eager to share the news! #sculptor #brokethemould #PassLOL
25/11/2021 "YOU SHALL PASS!" A wizard passes precisely when he means to! Well done to James for his wizardry today. #YouShallPass #Gandalf #LOTR #PassLOL
22/11/2021 "All was well" for Briony! We wand to congratulate her on a magical first-time pass!
#allwaswell #harrypotter #wand #PassLOL
17/11/2021 She's only cone and done it! Well done to hi-vis Hannah on a first-time pass with only 2 faults from the senior examiner.
#coneanddoneit #highvishighstandards #PassLOL
8/11/2021 Fully tapered and laden with energy gels, John took the win today! It was his first tri! Well done, Johnny lad!
#triumphant #tri #gels #sachets #PassLOL
John said: "Matthew was a friend's referral who didn't disappoint. He fitted in ad-hoc lessons with me, often with very late notice, over the course of a year living between London and Wales, and in-between the lockdowns, always ensuring I got back up to speed in no time.
His humour and positive energy is infectious and brought the best out of me on test day! Would recommend to anyone; you'll never have a dull drive"
1/11/2021 Baa, baa, black sheep, has he driven well? "Yes, sir. Yes, sir: A first-time pass!
​Ewe drove so well, Jake. Congratulations! Only 4 faults.
 #3bagsfull #livesdownthelane #PassLOL
14/9/2021 Congratulations to Shannon! She took the reins and passed first time... at a canter! #mistythehorse #canter #PassLOL
Shannon said: "I really had the best experience learning to drive with Matthew. I looked forward to every lesson. Matthew was such a positive, enthusiastic and fun person. I always felt more confident after my lessons. Even if I made mistakes, Matthew was always able to give me constructive advice and make me feel reassured. All my lessons were so chilled and relaxed which definitely helped me pass first time! He really has the best approach when it comes to teaching and I can't thank him enough for having faith in me and helping me through everything, I wouldn't have done it without you."
14/9/2021 Henry was happy to seas the day after a fintastic drive. Water way to celebrate a first-time pass with only 3 faults. #seastheday #vitaminsea #fintastic #PassLOL
Henry said: "Positives- Top instructor. Good bloke. Passed first time. Negatives- Newcastle United supporter."
4/9/2021 Dean is feline good after a pawsome drive. He purred his way to a pass with only 3 faults. #clawsome #pawsome #cattitude #PassLOL
Dean said: "Absolutely spot on experience and spot on instructor: cool, calm and collected, seeing the positive in everything. Effective teaching methods and enabled me to pass with flying colours. Thank you. Will recommend to everyone and anyone learning to drive."
20/8/2021 What a brilliant jumper! Jack had a beret good drive, passing first time with 5 faults. #jumpingJack #greatjumper #PassLOL
Jack said: "Learning with Matthew was the perfect mix of fun, hard work and professionalism. I would recommend this school, and Matthew, to anyone wanting to learn to drive without taking shortcuts - with Matthew you learn to pass the test, but more importantly to be the best driver you can be."
"Matthew is so good at making you feel comfortable straight away, and focuses on getting hands on experience as much as possible (rather than sat parked chatting for hours about hill starts). He knows driving inside out but more importantly, he understands how people learn best, and makes it fun! I wish I could learn to drive all over again just to spend 30 more hours with this wonderful man."
20/7/2021 It went swimmingly for Lucy today! She passed at the first attempt with only 3 driving faults. Swimpressive! #highelbow #highstandards #PassLOL
29/6/2021 Wheel done to Rhys on securing the green jersey in today's Tour de Pembroke Dock! A spokesperson for the team said he had a wheelie good drive, with only 2 faults. #spokes #PassLOL
15/6/2021 Have you herd? It was a smooooooth drive from William today as he achieved an udderly brilliant first-time pass! Only 4 faults. #iherdyoupassed #remarcowble #passLOL
William said: "A massive thanks to Matthew for helping me pass my test first time. It was an amazing experience for me as he helped me become a better driver.  Highly recommended. Diolch, Matthew."
13/5/2021 Pass ahoy! Becky sailed through her test today, passing first-time with only 3 faults. Now she's out on the open seas! #Sailedit #PassLOL
Becky said: "Massive thank you to Matthew for helping me pass my test 1st time. Made me feel very comfortable and lots of patience. Would highly recommend."
8/12/2020 Congratulations to Zac for rocking and rolling his way to a pass on the highway to... Pembroke Dock! #ZacsDrivingRocks #PassLOL
Zac said: "The friendliest of teachers who is so enthusiastic that it's contagious. He had more faith in me than I did, and he knew exactly what I was capable of. Honest but not harsh, I genuinely believe that he has the best approach to teaching and learning and he provides the perfect environment for it. 
​Could not recommend him enough.
19/10/2020 Bea is floating on cloud 9 after passing first time with only 1 minor driving fault. How uplifting!
Bea said: "Matthew is a very friendly and reassuring driving instructor, who made me feel confident while I was driving, with a fun and easy-going attitude. When making mistakes, I felt little pressure and Matthew was able to help me identify where I went wrong without feeling disheartened. With his constructive advice, I was able to pass first time! Would definitely recommend."
9/10/2020 A swell drive from Teo, passing his driving test first time with only 4 faults. Well done!
August 2020 After months without driving, we're finally back on the road!
13/2/2020 Congratulations to high-flyer Hannah for passing her driving test on the 1st attempt, with only 1 fault! Awesome!
Hannah said: "Matthew has been super patient and encouraging, with lots of humour and help when needed but also the freedom and assistance in the perfect stages as I progressed, without feeling rushed or pressured.”
20/1/2020 Congratulations to Ahmed for passing his driving test, in the fog, with only 3 faults!
Ahmed said: "I don't know how to thank Matthew because he was able to train me so well and I was comfortable with him and didn't feel anxious. He was always doing his best for my training. I passed the driving test this time with the best driving instructor: Matthew."
30/12/2019 Well done to Adam for passing his driving test on the first attempt!
Adam said: "I would not have passed my test if it weren’t for Matthew. In everything from his manner to his teaching style, he shines throughout! I always felt confident and comfortable with Matthew; I never felt rushed or worried as Matthew was always there to reassure me through my driving process. So learn with Matthew and you’ll be on the road in no time!"
2019 Well done to Zac for achieving B grades in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature! 
Zac said: "My private English lessons with Matthew were not a chore, even though English was not my favourite subject in school. He made lessons interesting, fun, and is a very good teacher."
:The parent perspective: Matthew is an enthusiastic, inspiring and encouraging tutor. He managed to raise my son's English GCSE grade from a D to a B within a six week period. I can't recommend him highly enough."