2 Reviews

Thistle School of Motoring

Stirling, Stirlingshire
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lucy sze
22 Apr 2026
REPORT
From panicked puddle to driving test-ready – John is a miracle worker! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you'd told me three months ago that I'd be writing a 5-star review instead of crying into a steering wheel, I'd have la... Read More
From panicked puddle to driving test-ready – John is a miracle worker! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you'd told me three months ago that I'd be writing a 5-star review instead of crying into a steering wheel, I'd have laughed (then probably cried). I've got deep-set driving anxiety, and honestly, some days just thinking about reverse parking and merging lanes made me want to take up permanent residence as a passenger. Then I started lessons with John. I actually got his details from my neighbour, because John helped their daughter and son pass – so trust was established right away for an instructor who genuinely cares about his students. I'm so grateful they passed them on, because honestly? It changed everything. Where do I even start? John is patient, kind, and somehow knows exactly when to push and when to pause. He's turned my "the car is going to explode" grip on the wheel into actual, real driving. He's answered my endless questions – some of them twice (or five times) – without once making me feel silly. And yes, he's even put up with my emotional breakdowns. The man has witnessed me go from calm to "I can't do this" and back again in under ten minutes, and he just… stays steady. The biggest thing? John won't let you take your test unless he genuinely believes you're ready. That reassurance alone has saved me months of second-guessing. He's given me theory tips, practical hacks, and real-life advice that somehow also applies to driving. It's like having a coach, a therapist, and a very patient friend in the passenger seat. If you're nervous, anxious, or just convinced you'll never pass – book John. He's the real deal. I actually feel excited (okay, mostly excited, slightly terrified) for my test, and I owe him a massive thank-you and probably a lifetime supply of appreciation! Thank you, John – you've given me confidence I didn't think I had. Read Less
hambro generio
6 Jan 2026
REPORT
Spoke with John, Unbelievably such a nice bloke and will be working with him shortly.
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Thistle School of Motoring

Stirling, Stirlingshire
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19 Balquhidderock
Stirling Stirlingshire FK7 7RQ
lucy sze
22 Apr 2026
REPORT
From panicked puddle to driving test-ready – John is a miracle worker! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you'd told me three months ago that I'd be writing a 5-star review instead of crying into a steering wheel, I'd have la... Read More
From panicked puddle to driving test-ready – John is a miracle worker! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you'd told me three months ago that I'd be writing a 5-star review instead of crying into a steering wheel, I'd have laughed (then probably cried). I've got deep-set driving anxiety, and honestly, some days just thinking about reverse parking and merging lanes made me want to take up permanent residence as a passenger. Then I started lessons with John. I actually got his details from my neighbour, because John helped their daughter and son pass – so trust was established right away for an instructor who genuinely cares about his students. I'm so grateful they passed them on, because honestly? It changed everything. Where do I even start? John is patient, kind, and somehow knows exactly when to push and when to pause. He's turned my "the car is going to explode" grip on the wheel into actual, real driving. He's answered my endless questions – some of them twice (or five times) – without once making me feel silly. And yes, he's even put up with my emotional breakdowns. The man has witnessed me go from calm to "I can't do this" and back again in under ten minutes, and he just… stays steady. The biggest thing? John won't let you take your test unless he genuinely believes you're ready. That reassurance alone has saved me months of second-guessing. He's given me theory tips, practical hacks, and real-life advice that somehow also applies to driving. It's like having a coach, a therapist, and a very patient friend in the passenger seat. If you're nervous, anxious, or just convinced you'll never pass – book John. He's the real deal. I actually feel excited (okay, mostly excited, slightly terrified) for my test, and I owe him a massive thank-you and probably a lifetime supply of appreciation! Thank you, John – you've given me confidence I didn't think I had. Read Less
hambro generio
6 Jan 2026
REPORT
Spoke with John, Unbelievably such a nice bloke and will be working with him shortly.
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