New Starters Driving School

Many thanks to Paul for getting Jacklyn through her driving test only 4 months after her 17th birthday! Paul had so much faith and confidence in her ability which really helped on the day. I would highly recommend Paul and New Starters, excellent that she could learn the basics before her birthday with the off-road school.

I'm an older driver and was very nervous about starting or even passing my driving test but New Starters have been brilliant. Stephen was my first instructor on the off road site - and just telling me I would pass really helped more than he would know. I was then moved over to Lynda to really being lessons in earnest this January and now I passed first time 3 weeks ago.Highly recommend this driving school - especially to any older drivers, who like me, want to get the independence that so many take for granted.

I started off road driving lessons with Claire Cooper from New Starters just before my birthday in May, and within two months after my birthday I was passed and on the roads !!!I couldn't recommend the company or more specifically Claire more, both of who were incredibly helpful, organized and made me feel ready to ace my driving test.

Absolutely the only choice for driving schools in Carlisle. The key word being quality.Prior to landing at New Starters' door I'd been through two independent instructors, who for worse, taught me how to drive like them. Whereas New Starters taught me to drive properly.By the end of my short time with New Starters, they'd undone all the bad habits I'd been taught in a calm, professional manner, that didn't simply inform me on how to drive, but allowed me to understand what it means and what it takes to be a GOOD driver.I personally trained with Steve, the owner of New Starters. But if he's taught the rest of his instructors even half as well as he's taught me, you'll be sound with any one of them.Not only that but you can be assured that you'll be the safest you can possibly be on the road.You won't just be taught to pass the test, you'll be able taught to drive well. Absolutely worth every penny, can't recommend them highly enough, sheer quality, care and pride in the job.They also have an app that keeps you up to date on your progress, kind of like a planner & stat tracker combined. Let's you know what to work on, as well as keeping you up to date on you next lessons. Very handy for all involved.Honestly, you won't be going wrong with New Starters. Even if you have to wait a while for availability, unless you're very pressed for time it's worth the wait.

Really friendly and patient instructors. They have great knowledge and are happy to answer any questions to help further your understanding. I would 100% recommend!

I passed my test first time within 3 months of turning 17 and it was made so much easier by claire! she was so friendly and helpful. i really enjoyed my driving lessons and they were such good fun and a good laugh. highly recommend claire cooper to anyone looking to pass their test and enjoy their lessons. she made such a calm and relaxed environment which was amazing when i got stressed

Passed my test with Scotty last week and couldn’t recommend him enough. Made me feel at ease always, and thanks to him I passed my test within 4 months of taking lessons. Thank you so much!

A brilliant driving school. Couldn’t recommend Ian enough. He was so patient, understanding and accommodating of my previous experience and gave me the confidence I needed to finally pass my test!

I passed my test with only one error. Ian Thompson is very professional and patient. The hybrid Renaud Clio car is quite comfortable for new starters to learn how to drive. Due to my work time, I require many intensive lessons, and Ian always did his best to schedule the lessons for me. I would also recommend everyone just pass the test and take one or two lessons in night driving and motorway driving. I found that is very helpful and makes you more confident.

Katie’s dad and I just want to say a massive thank you to Claire Cooper for all her help, patient and advice getting Katie through her test the 1st time and 2 months after she turned 17! Thank you Claire x