This page was last updated Thursday, 27-Jan-2011
The customer feedback comments on this page relate only to those who completed Ride Drive advanced driving options driving sports cars (other than TVR’s). You will find additional comments within the site pages that contain the descriptive elements of the various advanced driving options. See page menus for details.
Richard Moore – Clapham, London – BMW Z3 M–Series
"An awesome experience, and an awesome instructor!"
David Slater – Bracknell, Berkshire – Porsche 996
"Interesting and informative day that pushed me past my comfort zone just enough."
Marti Andrews – Burnham, Berkshire – Mazda MX5
"It was a fun and informative experience, which I would recommend to friends and family."
Susan Thurlow – Doncaster, Yorkshire – Mazda MX5
"I enjoyed skid pan experience and I liked the way the day was broken up into sections, the airfield, the skidpan and the road driving. It was great fun and relaxed, even though it was tiring and hard work! It helped boost my confidence, especially in driving the MX–5. It helped me to remember my old skills and gave me lots of new hints and tips on driving."
Simon Higginbottom – Slough – Porsche 911
"Fantastic. Really enjoyed my half–day driving. Steve was knowledgeable, a good teacher, and a thoroughly nice bloke. I’m sure I will be back for another session in the not too distant future and will recommend to friends.”
Conal Walker – Letchworth, Hertfordshire – Honda S2000
"A good grounding in some of the fundamentals of Roadcraft, upon which to practice to become smoother and a better driver, combined with the demonstration of some of the more hair–raising aspects of the car when driven at the extremes. The airfield section was the most fun part and a real eye opening experience."
Graham Lock – Farnham, Surrey – Mercedes 500SL
"Enjoyable, exhilarating, educational and damn good company!"
Rachel Merrick – Berkshire – MGF
"It was the best thing I have done since buying the car. I had a great time, learnt so much and enjoy the car even more."
Sarah McClaren – Hertfordshire – Lotus Elise
"I now have a lot more confidence to really enjoy my car – and a lot to think about for the future."
Tony Chalupa – Cambridge – Lamborghini
"I have commented on pistonheads.com in a positive manner. You can see them under Tony–996hasgone thread."
Danny Rippon – Buckinghamshire – Noble M12 GTO
"The airfield was certainly fun. Fantastic day – please pass on my thanks to Cliff."
Chris Gage – Nottingham – Fiat Coupe Turbo
"Hugely enjoyable – it’s good to be pushed outside your comfort zone under expert guidance and on normal roads – not a race track! The best driving enjoyment I have had in 20–years!"
Mark Samuels – Sussex – MG TF
"Tim did a marvellous job and it was great to go out with a Police Class One driver. Based on this experience I would highly recommend Ride Drive to all."
John Prior – Buckinghamshire – Porsche Boxter
"This experience has improved my enjoyment of driving on the roads immensely. I feel that I am a safer driver now. The satisfaction of driving swiftly, smoothly, but safely make this so worthwhile. I am sure that I will benefit from this course for years to come and should be compulsory for all drivers of performance cars."
Emma Levy – Bath, Somerset – MGF
"The session showed me an entirely different approach to driving. Thank you."
Alistair Mellor – Buckinghamshire – Noble GTO
"Very worthwhile!"
Michael McDowell – Hackney, London – Audi TT
"A day of really serious advanced driving tuition. Stuart was great in applying just enough encouragement to make me progress beyond my comfort zone."
Guy Ellis – Hampshire – Porsche 911 Turbo
"This was a great learning experience."
Leena Braybrook – Banbury – BMW Z3 2.8
"During the closing minutes of my half–day session I was confronted with a car coming straight at me on my side of the road, overtaking around a bend. Due to the input I had received I was able to avoid the situation whilst retaining complete control of my car. If this had been 3hrs 45 minutes earlier I would have been badly hurt!"
Steve Lane – Buckingham – Porsche 911 Turbo
"Phil was a really nice guy, he boosted my confidence in a car that I had only driven for a week previously. I found the session very useful and enjoyable."
Derek Wilson – Aylesbury – Honda NSX
"I gained an awful lot from the three days. All comments were constructive and helpful with an emphasis on gaining real life experience. I found it quite intense, being constantly encouraged to incorporate all the new skills into my drive. I was pleased to see that there were no Highway Code quizzes. The attitude taken was one of enjoying driving and the capabilities of a performance car, rather than the typical preaching lesson. It is very rewarding when it all comes together. A real buzz when you get it just right. Thoroughly recommended!"
Tim Helstrip – Cambridge – Lotus Esprit Turbo
"Excellent use of a day – priced at the top–lid of expectation. Calm, professional, superb, Ride Drive representative."
Jenny Owen – Liverpool – Toyota MR2 Turbo
"I feel much safer, in control and a happier driver. Alan was excellent and made me think, concentrate and learn such a lot in such a short space of time as well as being such a nice person with whom to spend 4–hours with. Also, A GREAT CHOICE OF ROADS! Thoroughly enjoyable and many thanks."
Grant Smith – London – Ferrari 360
"Very useful experience. 2–days are definitely recommended for the techniques to sink in. The choice of roads and routes were exemplary. A good chance to find the limits of your car in a safe and controlled environment with the reassurance of having a top class driver sitting next to you."
Steve Blair – Middlesex – Caterham 7
"This was a pleasant and educational day!!!"
Linda Murchie – Bedforshire – Lotus Elise
"Fun!!! I had a great day."
Jenny Greenwood – Surrey – Porsche Boxter
"An excellent session – hard work, but enjoyable. I get to know my car better. Exhilarating morning. Thanks!"
Derek Wilson – Aylesbury – Honda NSX
"The handling session really gets the adrenaline flowing and provides the opportunity to learn quickly whilst in a controlled environment."
Paul Parnis – Cardiff – Porsche 911
"The half–day was an excellent intro⁄taster. I’ll be back in the new year for more!"
Jonathon Grange – Newcastle Upon Tyne – Porsche 944
"My drive is now much smoother, safer (and quicker) and my confidence behind the wheel has improved beyond all expectations. I am pleased I took part."
Bryan Jones – Northumberland – Lotus Elise
"It was a good day out and I feel that I learnt a lot about driving a high performance car."
Richard Williams – South Bucks – Porsche 911 Turbo
"A very useful session"
