Dan Bowman - Tyne and Wear - Lotus Elise S1
I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the day, and that it completely exceeded my expectations. Keith was a very comprehensive instructor, and made every effort to ensure I got exactly what I wanted out of the session. He gave frank and honest feedback on my driving, and clear instruction on what I needed to be doing at any particular moment throughout the day.
In the last week or so I've had the opportunity to put what I've learned into practice when out driving on my own, and I can honestly say I feel far more connected and in control of the car than I have done in the previous 18 months of ownership - I only wish I'd done this course sooner!
I will most definitely be back for another session in the future, perhaps with some airfield time to look at the limit handling of the car to help me get the most out of it. I've colourfully recommended Ride Drive to other members of the SELOC Lotus owners club, as well as to other motoring enthusiasts in the area.
I'd be grateful if you could pass on my gratitude to Keith as well.
Many thanks again for your help,
Dan
Steve Shepherd - Longfield, Kent - TVR Cerbera
"Dear Ride Drive,
Thanks for organsing this, and I'd also like to thank Adrian. He was excellent, even when we had the puncture and had to just sort out getting home. I already had a good knowledge of Roadcraft, but his
tuition was first class, helping me where needed improvement and confirming what I had already got sorted, which was a big confidence boost. It’s certainly made me far more confident of driving my Cerbera, even in the wet, so I'll be getting even more use out of the car and I'll be even safer in it.
I would thoroughly recommend this type of course to any driver, but especially performance car drivers, as people will get so much more out of their cars with much, much more safety if they undertake this type of tuition.
Thank you very much for providing such a worthwhile service."
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Cindy Wood - Poole, Dorset – TVR Chimaera
"This gave me lots of confidence to drive the TVR properly and legally."
Richard Moore - Clapham, London – BMW Z3 M-Series
"An awesome experience and an awesome instructor!"
Amy Sharpe - Teddington, Middlesex – Toyota Corolla
"An excellent insight into driving more safely and with more awareness. The professionalism of the instructor was superb. This has given me much greater confidence in handling my car. Thanks for an excellent day."
David Slater - Bracknell, Berkshire – Porsche 996C
"Interesting and informative day that pushed me past my comfort zone just enough."
Kamil Erkadoo – Fleet, Hampshire – TVR Chimaera
"Having been banned from driving for speeding I knew my time could have been up when purchasing my dream car, a TVR. Would I break the speed limit or break my neck losing control I thought? I contacted Ride Drive, and in a day I was taught how to drive safely, efficiently and still enjoy the ride.
I have had the car for some 5-years now and I am always grateful for the guidance and experience attained from Ride Drive back in 2001. Once again a big thank you."
Mark Rees – Brentford, Misslesex – TVR Tuscan
"I had a fabulous day on Sunday. The course far exceeded my expectations and I noticed a difference to my driving style within one day! Although I anticipated the day would not be a 'driving test' as per the initial comment, I did not expect the course to push me as much.
The techniques Steve gave me have been invaluable and covered every point that I had concerns about concerning my own driving style and the handling aspects of my car.
I would like to say that Steve was a fantastic mentor throughout the day, applying exactly the right pressure, guidance and running commentary that helped me to focus and gain the maximum from every minute.
I finished the day with totally knackered - my indication of a mentally challenging and successful day."
Rob Dabell – Kent – TVR Cerbera
“Dear Julian,
I'd just like to say thanks again to Ride Drive and Adrian for the half day I had yesterday - I feel refreshed in my knowledge and better able to build a mental picture of my surroundings immediately around me and of those ahead I'm unable to see, allowing me to put my foot down when safe and attack country lane corners with more gusto than before!.”
Paul Shanks – Skipton, Yorkshire – TVR Cerbera
“Overall a very useful day.”
Phil Barnes – Fareham, Hampshire – TVR Chimaera
“Worthwhile and really enjoyable.”
Rebecca Spencer – Guildford, Surrey – VW Polo Gti
”Really enjoyable, Tom was very reassuring and not at all scary! He explained everything very clearly.”
Ad Reinen – Doncaster, Yorkshire – Vauxhall Vectra
“Very relaxed and I learned a number of very practical things, which made me drive in a much more relaxed and safer manner. I was one that thought he couldn’t learn any more, but apparently I was wrong because I did.”
Geoff Meacock – Staffordshire – Vauxhall
“A superb session pitched at exactly the right level”
Karen Greenham – Sandhurst, Berkshire – Toyota Celica
“Thank you very much. Very worthwhile and highly recommended.!”
Irene Grimes – Warwickshire – BMW Mini
“I learnt some new facts, brushed up on many aspects of driving giving me confidence and a positive attitude.”
Philip Wiles – Cheshire – Holden GTS (repeat visit)
“I am so much more confident with the vehicle and in my own ability to control the beast (and it can be a beast!). Greg has been brilliant and I hope that I have improved enough to reward his patience?”
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.
Alan Leal – London – TVR Tamora
“An excellent day with a very pleasant instructor, who made me very much aware of my driving skills.”
Russell Baker – Bristol – TVR Tuscan
“Superb, Absolutely superb!!!! These three words, I feel, best sum up my overall impression of the recent two-part TVR Advanced Driving Experience, which I have recently undertaken with Ride Drive.
After first discussing in some detail what my actual requirements from the session were, and also having the opportunity to discuss any apprehensions that I had been harbouring, it didn’t take long before we were heading off down the road in a manner, which I can only describe as “grin inducing.”
The attention to detail shown by Paul to ensure that the input fulfilled all of my expectations was pi-point in its accuracy and highlighted even more how there is simply no substitute quality and expert training, especially in this one-to-one environment.
Throughout the entire eight hours I never once felt that my driving skills were being questioned, and in fact, I felt that I was actually being encouraged and praised in such a way that my confidence level increased with each minute that passed.
All the exercises that were performed were carried out in a totally professional, and just as importantly, friendly manner and were practices until a full understanding as to their purpose was achieved.
I cannot recommend this course highly enough and feel very passionate that this type of tuition should be mandatory with the acquisition of any high performance vehicle for those who are in the fortunate position to own.
As I said at the beginning, absolutely superb!!!!”
Paul Roberts – London – TVR Chimaera
“Very useful, very enjoyable and Tom was very good. I feel much more competent in the car.”
Phil Bines – Potters Bar – TVR Cerbera
“A really enjoyable day in good experienced company. I’m glad I decided to take the course and I am confident that it will improve my driving as well as providing me with renewed confidence in my existing skills and style.”
Gary Newbury – Northampton – BMW M3 (Repeat visit)
“It was great with no criticism received, just encouraging words/positive feedback. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and look forward step up in my driving ability and experience.”
Rebecca Townsend – Brentford – Middlesex – TVR Chimaera
“I really enjoyed my day with Stuart and now feel much safer and a more confident driver. This confidence factor is really important.”
David Carson – London – TVR T350C
“Excellent value, excellent day. Adrian was a cracking instructor and even instructed the RAC when they attended to fix a broken accelerator cable! I learnt so much about the cars ability and my own abilities. Cannot speak highly enough of the experience.”
Nigel Stanley – Hertfordshire – TVR Tuscan
“Exhilarating experience, never to be forgotton.”
Mark Lawrence – Leeds – TVR Cerbera
“Excellent. I have never driven so consistently fast before, particularly in the presence of a police officer! Stuart’s observation and enthusiasm for using the performance of the car where it was safe was very valuable. If I can consistently use just a little of what I learned, my driving will significantly improve.”
Mark Wrafter – London – TVR Chimaera
“The experience was invaluable, and learnt so much starting as soon as we drove down the first road. My instructor was excellent – pushing me to my limits, but with the emphasis on safety. I have already been recommending it to (supposedly??) experienced TVR drivers.
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.”
Lynn Chamblerlain – Norfolk – TVR Griffith
“This course has been hugely beneficial to me. I have completely gained confidence in driving the TVR – something I was beginning to doubt I ever would. Many thanks to Ride Drive and to my tutor.
Robert Michie – Ashford, Surrey – VW
“I was pleasantly surprised by the emphasis on improving my weak areas rather than just listing the faults. Also pleasant company and an insight into the world of police driving on the road. It was more than just an experience, it was an excellent learning experience. An excellent day.”
Sara Day-San – Esher, Surrey – BMW M5
“A fun and useful morning. I look forward to doing the handling skill on the airfield next time, and maybe even a skidpan experience!”
Lynn Merryweather – Leicestershire – Citroen Saxo VTR
“I had a brilliant time – I had forgotten how much fun driving can be! Simon was excellent an dreally built up my confidence and my skills.”
Richard Bryant – Bromley, Kent – TVR Chimaera
“The areas covered, mainly cornering and overtaking techniques were very well explained, and they work! The route was excellent and my instructor first-class. A memorable day, encouraging to know that my car can be enjoyed safely and confidently. I think everyone with a performance car should take the course – no, make that everyone, period! Thanks.”
Garade Manley – Nottingham – Ford Voyager
“The instructor put me at ease and was easy to converse with. This made me more receptive to the techniques.”
Chris Collingham – Potten End, Hertfordshire – Alfa Romeo 166
“A great day. Phil was very, very easy to get on with. I found the aerodrome part more valuable than I had expected.”
Dianna Wilkinson – Birmingham – Peugeot 306 Tdi
“I found the session very useful. Chris was extremely patient and explained the why’s and wherefores in a way that made sense and which made the experience fun and informative.”
Frazer Anderson – Brokenhurst, Hampshire – TVR Chimaera
“Excellent! Thoroughly enjoyed the day and learned a lot.”
Ian Spooner –Twickenham – TVR S3
“A thoroughly enjoyable day. I will get far more pleasure out of driving around country lanes.”
Owen Bryant – Ascot, Berkshire – Toyota (repeat visit)
“Great fun, educational and should be compulsory.”
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.”
Nichole Hughes – Warwickshire – TVR Griffith
“Brilliant – it gave me the confidence to drive our TVR on my own.”
Graham Lock – Farnham, Surrey – Mercedes 500SL
“Enjoyable, exhilarating, educational and damn good company!”
Matthew Maneely – Bristol – TVR Griffith
“Useful to clarify an number of issues including safe overtaking and best use of the road during cornering. As a tool for drivers of sports cars this is more important than any other upgrade they may carry out.”
Jonathon Glover – Wiltshire – Peugeot 406 V6
“Enjoyable and informative. I am currently using the techniques as explained on a daily basis. Thanks for the day.”
Robin Hudson – Surrey – TVR Chimaera
“Excellent tutor who was very professional and good value for money.”
Phillip Wiles – Manchester – Holden GTS
“Owning and driving a powerful car is both exciting and intimidating – and comes with it responsibility. After the two session with Greg I’m far more relaxed, continually safer an dtotally enjoying driving my car.”
Richard Pullen – Tewksbury, W. Mids – TVR Tuscan
“Very, very good and informative. More people should experience this sort of tuition and I will recommend it to friends etc. Many thanks!
David Ward - Much Hadham, Hertfordshire – TVR Tamora
“A welcome and thoroughly enjoyable contrast to the IAM instruction. All comments based on road driving techniques as opposed to textbook techniques. Alan was an excellent instructor, friendly, helpful and pitched just at the right level without sermonising. Police anecdotes were fascinating and provided extra entertainment.”
Mark Taylor – London – TVR Chimaera
“This was the best driving experience I have had. I was very impressed with the performance of Ride Drive as a company and my particular instructor, Stuart. The depth of knowledge in driving techniques from this man was exceptional! The skills I have learned have changed the way I drive, especially the steering techniques.
Overall I think this course represents fantastic value for money (certainly cheaper than having to pay my insurance excess again!) I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending you to my sports car driving friends.”
Clive Baxter – Maidstone, Kent – TVR Cerbera
“A very full and reassuring experience giving me more confidence in the handling of the car. At the time it made me aware of the repercussions of getting it wrong, especially when cornering.”
Richard Cosgrave – Burgess Hill, West Sussex – TVR Chimaera
“I think that this demonstrates that even if you are an average to good driver it takes longer than 4-hours to learn the basic skills and to use them to your advantage. I would particularly like to compliment my tutor on his knowledge, teaching skills, patience and to thank him for making it a very enjoyable and useful session.”
Craig Adamson – Stockton on Tees – Volvo T5
“Very good. The day went very quick. Class-1 police is obviously a very high level indeed.”
Veronique Selwood – Fareham, Hampshire – TVR Tuscan
“It has been a very interesting and insightful day. Dave has been wonderful at putting me at ease whilst challenging me to push myself more. I feel definitely more comfortable in driving our TVR and more conscious of my need to increase my observation. The written report that I received is completely accurate from my perspective. A big thank you to Dave for making the day so special.”
Alex Selwood -Fareham, Hampshire – TVR Tuscan
“Dave was a true gentle giant, at the same time pushing the boundaries. Great!”
Gary Thew – Easterly, Hampshire – TVR Tuscan
“Very enjoyable day. I learnt a lot and will enjoy practising the techniques shown. I will definitely recommend your services to friends and I will be booking another session in the future once I have gained more experience with the car.”
Andy Davies – Brigton, Sussex – TVR Tuscan
“Stuart was very helpful and supportive throughout the day. He encouraged me to progress at my own level and to explore the capabilities of my car (and myself). I learned a few tips for making steady, rapid progress whilst driving and improved my observation skills and positioning on the road.”
Mark Rice – Chelmsford, Essex – TVR Chimaera
“Good session, good advice and feedback done in a very positive style. Very enjoyable. Thanks very much!”
Nigel Gibson - Hertfordshire – Range Rover
“Good value, good experienced instructor – a sound guy. Thanks.”
Sue Knight – Berkshire – TVR Chimaera
“I would have liked more time on the aerodrome, but I had more than my allocated time anyway! A great teacher and many thanks.”
Yatish Chauhan – Leicester – BMW 330i
“The session was very useful, informative and the quality of the instruction was good. My only disappointment was the lack of written material to begin with.”
Marie Gibson – Hertfordshire – Range Rover
“It was a great experience and it’s not often that you get to ‘drive’ your car for like this for pure enjoyment.”
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.”
Steve Walker – Yorkshire – TVR Chimaera
“I benefited hugely from this session. The instructor was enthusiastic, constructive and progressive with an excellent style of coaching. The skills that I have learned have improved my enjoyment of my TVR, but would also be relevant to drivers with other cars. I will certainly recommend Ride Drive to friends and will be back myself.
Thanks very much. Hugely rewarding and excellent value. I am happy for this to be used as a testimonial."
John and Tom Kelsall – Yorkshire – TVR Tuscan
“This was a bespoke session that was set up as a taster for track day requirements and a confidence building exercise.
T
om and I have taken away from this a great deal of positive elements to apply and assess in our driving styles. The main message is to have quick hands in a planned or unplanned manoeuvre! We take this experience forward and intend to build upon it on our first ever track-day experience. Many thanks!”
William Burton – Surrey – Peugeot 306
“Highly enjoyable session with a very professional tutor. Individually tailored to my requirements and covering all aspects of driving skills.”
Susan Staff – Buckinghamshire – TVR Cerbera
“It was enjoyable and challenging. The session would have been better if the roads had been clearer. I found power management through bends, gear control and realising that it’s okay to rev the nuts off the car!”
Mark Fitch – Coventry – TVR Griffith
“Excellent session, really helpful and would like to do further sessions to work on the new skills that I have started to develop. I know what I will be asking for Christmas this year – another gift voucher!”
Paul Hunter – Yorkshire – TVR Chimaera
“By the end I was tired, my arms ached and my head was buzzing, but I felt GREAT! The day was very enjoyable, I learnt a great deal and have a lot more confidence in my car than before.”
Ken Dennington-Holdrick – Oxfordshire – TVR Cerbera
“Excellent. Probably the best drive of my life!”
Andrew Carver – Cheshire – TVR Chimaera
“Friendly, fun, informative and confidence inspiring! What’s next!”
Andrew Gray – London – TVR Chimaera
“I found power management and reading the road environment very useful. My session ran over a bit, but I could have stayed out all day. Why this course isn’t made mandatory, like CBT for motorcyclists, for anyone that purchases any type of high performance car such as this is beyond me!
You can spend hundreds and thousands of pounds on modifications to high performance cars to make them potentially perform better, but what is the point if you can’t drive the standard version to its limits?
In only half a day you learn a lot about the vehicle and you are driving and road techniques that you can apply to any car. Having an ex, or existing traffic police officer like Tom sitting next to you advising you throughout the drive is fantastic! Please keep me informed as to how and when I can continue to keep building on my driving experience?”
Philippa Wood – Northampton – Fiat Abarth
“Great Fun and not too scary!”
Lisa Bradbury – Derbyshire – TVR T350C
“I have found the whole experience very enjoyable. From speaking with Julian, to sorting out a date and the incredible enthusiasm of Stuart, my instructor, I will definitely be recommending Ride Drive to anyone who will listen.”
Tim Meredith – Essex – TVR Cerbera
“An extremely worthwhile experience. Informative, enjoyable and an excellent confidence builder. I think everyone, of whatever level, has a reason to do this course.”
John Sheridan – Kent – BMW 330i
“A great day. Adrian provided a wealth of information. Now its time to practice, practice, practice, and those country drives will be all the more pleasurable as a result.”
Guy Chiswick – North London – TVR Chimaera
“Superb service from the initial phone conversation to all elements of the process. Alan was friendly, frank and knowledgeable and really put me at ease – especially on the aerodrome! I now feel real confidence in what my car will do.”
Ken Danks – Hertfordshire – Range Rover
“Very impressed. This has improved my driving and I feel that I am a better and safer driver.”
James Melton – Yorkshire – TVR T350C
“I have fundamentally changed my approach to driving since this course. I am now more confident in my car, in my own ability, not just to progress swiftly and smoothly, but also to plan and pre-empt the reactions of other road users. My driving style has become more smooth, focused and less aggressive whilst being able to travel more quickly between destinations.
Much as I dislike ‘the nanny state’ if this course was compulsory, maybe six-months after passing your driving test, I feel this country would be a more courteous and enjoyable motoring society.”
Geoffrey Holdcroft - Suffolk - Honda Civic
"I enjoyed this immensely and will be back for more later."
Sarah McClaren - Hertfordshire - Lotus Elise
"I now have a lot more confidence to really enjoy my car - an da lot to think about for the future."
Dave Tanner - Sussex - TVR Griffith 500
"Enjoyable informatice fun!"
Tony Chalupa - Cambridge - Lamborghini
"I have commented on www.pistonheads.com in a positive manner. You can see them under "Tony-996hasgone" thread."
Martin Crimes - Hampshire - TVR Tuscan
"A fun days driving experience allowing me to experiment with my Tuscan in a safe environment and reassuring me my road-driving style is compatable with this car."
David Gardiner - Northumberland - TVR Chimaera
"Professional session - skilfully delivered and very enjoyable."
Ilika Shelly - Buckinghamshire - TVR Chimaera
"Cliff is a Very positive member of your team giving confidence - which helps to improve. Clever sections of the day broken down to to go through various skills made the session diverse and with a helpful agenda. The delivery was very clear and precise with a good dose of humour - which made the whole experience enjoyable. More of a session than a lesson."
Danny Rippon - Buckinghamshire - Noble M12 GTO
"The airfield was certainly fun. Fantastic day - please pass on my thanks to Cliff."
Richard Dowling - Derbyshire - TVR Cerbera
"I thoroughly enjoyed the session - and it gave me great reassurance of my driving technique - as well as more confidence. Many thanks to Mick for a superb day."
Andrew Carey - Northumberland - TVR GRiffith 500
"Extreamly valuable experience that covered many aspects of driving quickly yet safely - delivered in a very porfessional manner. A thoroughly enjoyable and demanding two-days. Thoroughly recommended!"
Rob Dabell - SE London - TVR S3
"A good 'Top Up' and gave reassurance as well as providing the skills to confidently make quicker - yet safer progress."
Nigel Childs - North London - TVR Chimaera
"An absolute blast! Lee made me feel very comfortable and has shown me in a short time how to get so much more from my car. His explanations were clear and concise - and very quickly I felt my confidence growing. In short order my car was locked to the road as we focused on the observational skills needed to use this new found stability to the full. My biggest weakness had been with cornering - but now I have something to build upon and to practice more effectively."
Chris Gage - Nottingham - Fiat Coupe Turbo
"Hugely enjoyable - it's good to be pushed outside your comfort zone under expert guidence and on normal roads - not a race track! The best driving enjoyment I have had in 20 years!"
Russell Hall - Hertfordshire - TVR Tuscan
"Alan was excellent and a very cool guy being very laid back and in a way that makes you feel comfortable and confident - right from the off. I was amazed at his knowledge of TVR's and other high-performance cars. Th eafternoon part of the day gave me a complete buzz - but I felt quite safe using the techniques learned from the morning session. All in all - an excellent day."
Julie Lee - Kent - Ford Escort
"I did everything I set out to to do, which made the experience value for money. I was relieved to find that I wasn't expected to drive in a manner that was beyond my capabilities.
Shawn Ashton - Essex - TVR Griffith 500
"Uneasy with speed at first, but became more comfortable as more of the theory was borne out by the behaviour of the car. The session had me driving faster than I would normally on such roads, and as such, most of the day was an adreniline event. The biggest use, for me personally, was that I learnt that the limits of the car exceeded mine!!"
Weijiang Lim -Leeds - BMW E30
"I benefitted greatly from all aspects of the session."
Christine Foster - Leeds - BMW
"What you said on the phone was spot on. I would recommend this to all drivers as I really enjoyed it."
Mark Samuels - Sussex
"Tim did a marvelous 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."
Neil Balwin - Derby - TVR T350C
"This being my first TVR, I have to admit to being somewhat scared of their reputation, especially in the cold and wet. Simon was really good at encorouging me to find the cars limits and that experience has multiplied my enjoyment of the car. Also the road driving tips and observation techniques have reallystuck in my mind and have altered the way I drive forever."
John Prior - Buckinghamshire - Porsche Boxter
"This experience has improved my enjoyment of driving on th eroads 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."
Tony Noblet - Essex - TVR Chimaera
"Well worthwhile, never felt pressured or undermined. Instructor friendly and confident. I would be interested in doing more on a track."
Sally Crewe - Buckinghamshire - Nissan 350Z
"Even better than expected. I can't wait to book another session!"
Mark Rice - Essex - TVR Chimaera
"Good, constructive feedback.
Excellent ability of instructor to analyse my ability and of hazard identification and observation."
Robert Sliwinski - Buckinghamshire
"Friendly and useful advice. Guidence and good confidence building."
Lucy Bolton - Surrey - TVR Tuscan
"The time just flew. Just what I needed. Extreamly well thought out practical and simple advice. Steve was excellent. He was calm and explained everything well. I learned a huge amount in a relatively short time adn will definately do it again in 12-months."
Rhidian Williams - Hampshire – TVR
“An excellent starter for ten, which has given me the opportunity to put the techniques into practice and build on them.”
Mark Riddick - Derbyshire - Subaru Impreza
“I had The Advanced Handling Skills and Road Driving Experience package bought by my brother and for my 40th back in July. I have to say it was fantastic. The course teaches road craft and there's a session on an aerodrome where you can explore the handling your car properly. My instructor is a serving copper in the Notts Armed Response Unit and hat's off to these guys, they really know their stuff.
The course consisted of some motorway work, a spell in towns and lots of twisties, loads of emphasis on hazard perception, defensive driving etc. Spent a lot of time on positioning on the road for when making progress. I learned a lot about my capabilities and my Scoob's. I knew these cars had grip but holy moly!
These guys are a big hit with the Pistonheads TVR crowd and I can see why. This kind of course is much more use to me than say a Pro-drive Live day (although I wouldn't turn one of those down either).”
Simon Fletcher - Sheffield - TVR S3
This session not only met with, but exceeded my expectations. Both my driving ability and my enjoyment of the car has increased considerably. Worth every penny!”
Heather Rollo - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire - Subaru Impreza
“I was very nervous about what to expect, but was put at ease straight away and didn't feel I was being criticised. I really enjoyed it and the time just flew by. Surprised how exhausted I felt afterwards. I am now trying to put it all into practice.”
Phil Bond - Sussex - TVR Chimaera 450
“I had a really enjoyable time and have hopefully absorbed some of Stuart’s enthusiasm towards driving with pace!”
Emma Levy - Bath, Somerset - MGF
“The session showed me an entirely different approach to driving. Thank you.”
Glen Cooper - Kent - TVR Tamora
“This was my second time that I have used Ride Drive and I would suggest it is a must for all enthusiasts. Adrian was a good tutor and good company.”
James Wilks - Bedford - Subaru Impreza
“A very enjoyable morning, after which I feel well prepared to get out there and practice what I’ve learned. A good confidence boost that has made me realise that when you know how to drive you can put the car to the test without putting it and me in the ditch.”
Colin Elliott – Nottingham - TVR
“I have never learned so much in such as short time, and without even realising it!”
Geoff Brown - Essex - Jaguar S Type
“The whole two days, with a gap between, were extremely enjoyable. Building upon my IAM qualifications, and then taking my driving skills to an even higher level, the whole experience was excellent. Chris was supportive and able to convey clearly the techniques to be used to provide a safe, smooth and progressive drive. Very enjoyable and I would certainly recommend you to others.”
John McPhee - Tyne and Wear - TVR Tuscan
“The first hour was a bit heavy going, taking in all aspects of road assessing. In the next hour the information started to sink in and became useful. The last two hours were a pleasure driving around using what was being taught. All in all, a very enjoyable half day.”
Alistair Mellor - Buckinghamshire – Noble GTO
“Very worthwhile!”
Barbara Williamson - Surrey - TVR Chimaera
“I feel much more confident and in control of the car. Steve is an excellent trainer and after only a few minutes my nerves had gone and I was really enjoying myself. Everyone who drives a TVR should book one of these sessions.”
Fiona Smith - West Yorkshire - BMW 530
“A fabulous experience! It gave me confidence and a new style of driving, and a lot of new experiences! I had total confidence in Stuart and felt extremely safe with his guidance at all times.”
Linda Unwin - Surrey - TVR Griffith 500
I now drive the Griffith with much more confidence. It was a great day and thank you Tom.”
Philip Bond - Derby - TVR Chimaera
“Very good. Will try and use the techniques on a day-to-day basis. Hope to do the Advanced Handling Skills Day soon.”
Andrew Smith - Loughborough - Volvo S40 T4
“An enjoyable afternoon, which clarified some points that needed some attention and are now receiving it. Thank you.”
Sarah Gay - Derby - TVR Chimaera
“Very enjoyable and well worth doing. Would like to do the full day and have the opportunity to test the limits of the car next.”
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.”
Raja Raja-Ryan - West Sussex - TVR Chimaera 500
“Great fun and excellent guidance.”
Guy Ellis - Hampshire - Porsche 911 Turbo
“This was a great learning experience.”
Adrian Grumi - West London - TVR Tuscan S
“Very enjoyable day, which gave me confidence in my own ability. Make it a week long!! (joke).”
Ajmer Dhariwal - Berkshire - Subaru Impreza
“Cliff knew his stuff and made the whole thing an enjoyable experience.”
Daniel Tilley - Northampton - TVR Chimaera
“Overall a good and enjoyable time. Friendly instructor with excellent knowledge of the roads.”
Mike Smith - Surrey - BMW M3 - (Second Visit)
“A good refresher from previous session 2-years ago. Another great half day.”
Peter Callwood - Aylesbury - Buckinghamshire - TVR Chimaera 500
“Lee was a fantastic instructor and really got the best out of me getting the best out of the car.”
Phil Robins - Maidenhead - BMW M3
“A most enjoyable and worthwhile day. I shall remember the overtake on the horsebox lorry and people carrier for many a year. Brilliant!! Every driver should spend at least half a day per year at this.”
Hugh Williamson - Surrey - TVR Chimaera
“A superb day during which I learnt loads in a very enjoyable, relaxed but demanding atmosphere.”
Roger Shepherd, High Wycombe BMW M3
“Having had higher than average performance cars for the last 10yrs, and regularly drive over 15,000 miles per year, I was amazed to find out just how much I can benefit from these sessions.”
Jeremy Copp - Surrey - TVR Cerbera 4.5 - Auction winner at Pistonfest 2003
"A most enjoyable half-day accompanied by a man who obviously has a passion for driving as well as teaching.”
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 Barlow - Essex - TVR Tuscan S
“A brilliant days driving which truly allowed me to explore the capabilities and limits of my TVR Tuscan S, which is an awesome machine! The quality and the standard of the input from Chris was excellent and it is difficult to think of any way in which this can be improved. I would be very happy to recommend your services to friends or family and I’ll be back for more!”
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.”
Alexandra Denman - Surrey - TVR Chimaera
“I have gained a lot more confidence and every time I’m driving now I have all the new information going around in my head and can hear Tom’s voice talking me through, making me feel safer and more in control. Many thanx.”
Henry Hirst - Cambridge - BMW M3
“Thoroughly enjoyable day with a thoroughly pleasant professional”
Paul Hill – London - TVR Cerbera
“Friendly and accommodating instructor, informative fun in a day of driving. It was good to identify and remedy some bad driving habits. I never thought I would learn and take away with me so much that I could apply to my every day driving. Excellent and I will recommend you highly. Thank you for making this available to Joe Public.”
William Symington - Twickenham, London - Alfa Romeo 166
“A revealing yet challenging and enjoyable day. Highly recommended.”
Sian Marlow - Buckinghamshire - TVR Cerbera
"Superb! I have learned such a lot and the whole experience has given me immense confidence on the road, as well as improving my overall skills. I’ll be in touch regarding another dose soon.”
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!”
Sean Marlow - Buckinghamshire - TVR Cerbera
“A very good instructor. The session improved my confidence considerably and has left me with plenty to improve upon.”
Neil McCulloch - Maidenhead - Honda Civic
“I enjoyed it and most of all I believe it will improve both my enjoyment of driving and my safety.”
Rob Cridland - Cheshire - TVR Griffith 500
“I got on very well with Alan, who is clearly an expert trainer and motivator as well as a driver. Thank you * an excellent experience!”
Gary Newbury - Nothampton - BMW M3
“I thoroughly enjoyed the day and have much more confidence in the vehicle as I found out many of its limits on the airfield.”
Vincent Smith - Kent - TVR Tuscan
“ALL PEOPLE SHOULD DO THIS! IT WOULD MAKE THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE TO DRIVE!”
Emma Park - Hampshire TVR - Chimaera
“Very good morning’s driving. Even the sun came out! Tom was very professional and although he summed up that I was already driving to an advanced standard, that in itself was valuable to know and confidence building.”
Richard Byrom - Salisbury - Toyota Celica
“Excellent, but tiring. Must get around to booking up a further session! Thank you very much.”
Steve Nathan - London - TVR Tamora
“Steve is an excellent coach and obviously is a very experienced driver. I learnt a lot during the day, and have re-approached the whole method of driving. I look forward to having my wife’s feedback in a couple of weeks time.”
Trevor Harris - Bristol - BMW 330
“I found the positioning of the car, forward observation and gear selection most useful.”
Alistair Small - Cambridge - TVR Chimaera 450
“Very good session * would definitely recommend.”
Ian Foster (repeat visit) - Buckinghamshire - TVR Chimaera
“Excellent - Never fails to exceed expectations and to remind me that there is still a lot to be learned. 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.”
Catherine Lowe - London - TVR Tuscan
“A very enjoyable and instructive experience, making me calmer and more confident behind the Tuscan’s wheel. I think there will be more competition for the car keys in my house in future!”
Christine Slater - Hertfordshire - Vauxhall Vectra
“Confidence building, non-judgemental advice, hard work but relaxing and enjoyable! I’ve always been told about the weak areas of my driving and it did my confidence the world of good to be recognised for the things I do well!”
Stuart Waghorn - Belgium - TVR Griffith
“A very enjoyable half-day with a pleasant instructor.”
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.”
Simon Gillott - North Yorkshire - TVR Chimaera 500
“I thoroughly enjoyed my half-day with Stuart, who was both very knowledgeable and professional.”
Tony Murphy - Windsor - Volvo T5
“A very enjoyable day. I think the best thing I can say is that I would have no hesitation in recommending the day, or your organisation, to anyone looking for advanced driver training.”
Ramone Perera - West Drayton, Middlesex - TVR Chimaera 500
“Difficult to put into words. I feel I am at one with the car and I have learned its limits and my own in safety. Every TVR owner should do this and you can quote me on that! Very enjoyable! Very educational! Steve is a great asset to Ride Drive!”
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.”
Steven Maine - Wallingford, Oxfordshire - TVR Griffith 500
“An excellent day! Informative, good experience and much fun.”
Steve Blair - Middlesex - Caterham 7
“This was a pleasant and educational day!!!”
Ian Ruston - Weston Super Mare, Somerset - TVR V8 S
“I never dreamt that 4 hours of tuition would be sufficient to improve my driving four fold, but it has!! I am extremely pleased with the quality of service received from Ride Drive. A big thumbs up!”
Linda Murchie - Bedforshire - Lotus Elise
“Fun!!! I had a great day.”
Philip Turner - North London - TVR Tuscan
“Alan, my instructor, was fantastic. A pleasure to spend the day with.”
Jenny Greenwood - Surrey - Porsche Boxter
“An excellent session - hard work, but enjoyable. I get to know my car better. Exhilarating morning. Thanks!”
Dawn Howie - Nottingham - TVR Chimaera
“Honestly and truthfully it was fantastic! Being new to TVR's, and being a woman, it was the most awe-inspiring experience I've had! I can't stop grinning!”
Derek Bell - Ipswich - Jaguar XK8
“Invigorating, exciting and highly educational. My mentor was practical, firm, sociable and put his points across in a clear and acceptable manner.”
Clive Leach - Sale, Cheshire - TVR Tuscan S
“I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I have already recommended Ride Drive to a number of people. Although I was getting to know my car this has "sealed" it in for me.I now feel more confident, safer and a smoother driver.”
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.”
Neville Wilkinson - Hertfordshire - TVR Chimaera 500
"I don't think I have ever concentrated so hard! A long day but very worthwhile.”
Paul Parnis - Cardiff - Porsche 911
“The half-day was an excellent intro/taster. I’ll be back in the new year for more!”
Justin Beckett - Shropshire - TVR Griffith 500
“Thoroughly enjoyed the day.”
Richard Boyce - Exeter - VW Bora
“An Excellent day. Jim was good company, provided constructive criticism and a very useful end of the day summery. If I hadn’t been told that he was a police officer there was little to have identified him as one.”
Luke Farnon - Dorchester, Dorset - TVR Cerbera Speed Six
“It was good to know that my driving wasn't as bad as I thought.”
Owen Cook - Cardiff - Mitsubishi Evo 7
“Professionally structured from enquiry through to delivery. Neither over pally nor stiff. Attentive to individual requirements. Reassuringly non boy racer. Highly invigorating and left wanting for more! Thank you.”
Bryan Lister - Halifax - TVR Tuscan
“It may seem like a lot of money but, compared to the value of whatever TVR you own, it really is peanuts especially for the extra enjoyment you will derive from your car. The best performance enhancement you can get for your TVR may not be de-catting your exhaust or re-chipping the ECU but ironically it will probably be fine tuning the nut that holds the steering wheel! I’d like to thank Julian for making the arrangements for the session and Stuart for his infectious enthusiasm, which he maintained through out the day.”
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.”
Kevin Joynson - Abingdon, Oxon - TVR Chimaera
“A vigorous, honest and totally worthwhile experience.”
Max Hoskins - London. - TVR Cerbera 4.5
“This should be compulsory for every first-time TVR owner.”
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.”
Dave Brown - Bourne End, Bucks. - TVR Chimaera 450
“It was a well delivered and researched event.”
Millie Banerjee - London - BMW 528i
“Excellent use of time and value for money.”
James Simon - Islington - TVR Chimaera 400
“The session gave me a greater appreciation of the capabilities of the TVR and has boosted my confidence immensely.”
Anya Leaver - Devon - Renault Megan
“A useful and fun day - I feel a safer driver now. Thank you!”
Syed Ali - West London - TVR Cerbera 4.5
Essential strategies for safe, rapid progress. This has made me a much better road driver.”
William Shaw - Oxford. - TVR Cerbera Speed-Six
“This was outstanding! I will recommend this to friends and take some of the other courses myself.”
Ben Bush - Lincoln - Vauxhall Astra GTE
“I enjoyed the experience and I feel it has made me far more aware of the hazards on the road and that I will become a far safer driver.”
Diggory Laycock - South West London - TVR Cerbera Speed-Six
“I would highly recommend this to anyone.”
James Symington - London - TVR Tuscan Speed-Six
“A massive confidence and self awareness booster that any sports car owner should not be without.”
Richard Williams - South Bucks - Porsche 911 Turbo
“A very useful session”
Declan Ryan - Hertfordshire - TVR Cerbera 4.2
“I have recommended this to friends and family, and for the first time my mother feels safe driving with me and actually enjoyed it!”
Olga Hirst - Cambridge - BMW 3 Series
“I had a wonderful day”
Matthew Burley - Hertfordshire - TVR Cerbera 4.5
“To TVR drivers these sessions are as important as motor insurance.”
William Howden - Leeds - TVR S2
“Well worthwhile as a reminder just how easy it is to lose control and how smooth driving is actually quicker.”
Steve Ansell - Hampshire - Renault Megan
“This was excellent and thoroughly enjoyable - thank you.”
George Carter - Surrey - TVR Chimaera 400
“I found the bend assessment, hazard recognition and observation techniques most useful.”
Matthew Woodget - Wiltshire - Seat
“Great time, good instructor. Thanks!”
Jamie Eynon - London - TVR Chimaera 450
“The day has given me more confidence driving my Chimaera. I now enjoy the car much more and feel safer.”
Tony Harley - South Devon - TVR Cerbera 4.5
“A very enjoyable, educational and truly rewarding experience. Thank you.”
Phillip Manson - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - Renault
“Absolutely Brilliant!!! I never knew a Renault Espace could corner that quickly whilst being completely under control. I would recommend this to anyone!!”
Dave Gould - Uxbridge, Middlesex - TVR Chimaera 450
“A fantastic day! This has definitely increased my skill and ability as a driver. I'll probably be back for more!”
Amanda Philip - Uxbridge, Middlesex - TVR Tuscan Speed-Six
“I had a great time and really enjoyed driving the car as it should be. I am definitely interested in furthering my driving ability by doing another session. I found Julian to be very easy going and understanding, which helped me to relax as I felt no pressure.”
Dave Phillip - Uxbridge, Middlesex - TVR Tuscan Speed-Six
“Without doubt I have learned far more during my 4-hour session than I have in all the number of years previously and it was also great fun!”
Tina Finbra - Suffolk - Ford Focus
“I am now starting to feel more positive about driving and I feel the programme was excellent. The content we covered will help me no end to build my confidence.”
Giles Newby - Gerrards Cross, Bucks - TVR V8s
“This Ride Drive service should be made mandatory - for safety's sake and for full enjoyment of your chosen machine.”
John Button - Southern France - TVR Chimaera 400
“A great reminder that good driving technique needs to be worked at and updated, especially for a driver like me with 40 years experience. Thanks for a memorable day.”
Chris Knight - Horrowgate - Yorkshire
“Stuart is an excellent communicator, firm and direct without so much of a hint of condescension. He has improved my driving experience and a sense of achievement. I am aiming at driving well at all times.”
Linda Edmondson - Sussex - TVR Chimaera 400
“Unbelievable boost in confidence, but not complacency, which has made me feel safer and more in control behind the wheel. Essential course for any performance car driver and it is excellent that it is so focused to an individual driver's needs.”
Lloyd Nunn - South London - TVR Chimaera 400
“An excellent experience that has enabled me to fully appreciate my car. I had an informative tutor who was able to pass on much more knowledge about driving than just the TVR.”
Jo Burley - Hertfordshire - TVR Cerbera 4.5
“Great fun and thoroughly worth it! I have recommended this to everyone I can think of.”
Joanne Levitt - Essex - TVR Chimaera 500
“Brilliant! Excellent! Very informative fun!”
Mike Smith - Hertfordshire - TVR Chimaera 400
“Excellent! I will be back.”
David Goodchild - St. Albans, Herts - TVR Griffith 500
“The choice of roads and the session were just excellent.”
David Rooke - High Wycombe, Bucks - TVR Cerbera Speed-Six
“Whilst my driving skill was not questioned, the session made me realise where I could improve. I came away feeling more confidant and more in control of the car.”
Kamil Erkadoo - Guildford, Surrey - TVR Chimaera 450
“Very Good!”
Dave Brown (Second Visit) - Bourne End, Bucks - TVR Tuscan Speed-Six
“We can all get a bit rough around the edges. Ride Drive helps to sharpen us back up again.”
Tony Hitti - Wokingham, Berks - TVR Griffith 500
“I had a thoroughly enjoyable day, as I would do driving a TVR for six-hours, but this was enhanced by having the benefit of a real expert on hand to guide me.”
David Valk - Essex - TVR Griffith 500
“An excellent experience that was rewarding, enjoyable as well as being educational”
Andy Mora - Marlow, Bucks - TVR Tuscan Speed-Six
“Exciting, exhilarating, informative, safe and controlled.”
Adam Brown - Stroud, Gloucs - TVR Chimaera 450
“I now get much more enjoyment from owning the car. That in itself is worth the cost of the session. Excellent value!”
Raymond Greaves - East London - TVR Chimaera 450
“Great! Boosted my confidence in what I was already doing and I definitely will incorporate the new techniques into my drive.”
Carolyn Van Vljmen - Ascot, Berkshire - TVR Chimaera 400
“Probably the best 4/5 hours I have ever spent driving. I can now really enjoy giving the Chimaera a thrashing!”
Simon Wilcock - Ewhurst, Surrey - TVR Chimaera 400
“Remarkably enjoyable and useful day; but tiring! Excellent constructive comments, no ‘negative’ comments, even when I got it very wrong! You get continual praise in the TVR Car Club magazine, which is well earned.”
Keith Langton - Chingford, N. London - TVR Chimaera
“The session did not feel at any time like a driving lesson. I would like to have a further session.”
David Osmond - Kent - TVR Chimaera
“Great experience from which I learnt a lot without feeling patronised. Excellent value for money!”
Maurice Breeze - Sheffield - TVR Chimaera
“This day was very special as it was a gift from my son to mark my birthday and retirement. I had only been out on my own in this, my son’s TVR, twice before. The other special gift was being out with Steve, the Ride Drive representative, who made me feel very special! He was first class and I thank him again for everything.”
Mrs. Shuna Atack - Little Chalfont, Bucks - TVR Chimaera 450
“Fantastic and very useful! Initially I was very nervous about driving the TVR as I have heard what an animal it can be. I now have full confidence driving this car.”
Rick Ballard - Edinburgh, Scotland - TVR Tuscan Speed-Six
“I really enjoyed the day and thought that Ride Drive had got the balance absolutely right. My confidence was never undermined even though situations and aspects were highlighted to me where I could change my approach and make improvements as a result. Overall an excellent day.”
Jon Shephard-Stubbs - Bedford - TVR Griffith 500
“Very useful - better driving already. The aerodrome work was a ‘smile-a-minute’!”
Glenn Cooper - Romford, Essex - TVR Chimaera
“This was truly a great experience, which left me wanting much more. Adrian was excellent and although he changed my whole style of driving he let me to do it at my own pace. I felt very relaxed with him and trusted his advice 100%.
Although I only had a 4-hour session, and there is a limit to what you can pick up in such a short space of time, I found that Adrian had laid the foundations for many hours of fun practising such things as road positioning, braking, gear changing, cornering and overtaking. I was astounded at the difference in my driving techniques after the session and the subsequent effect of smoothness, but extra control whilst driving with much more confidence.
This session really did remind me of why I bought the car and how much fun I could safely have in it.”
Paul & Emma Brettle - Newmarket, Suffolk - TVR Tuscan Speed-Six
“The day was excellent. The best illustration of its success must been taken from my wife, who says * "I can drive it anywhere now. She was, as I was, a little intimidated by the car and this experience was what we both needed to boost confidence with it. I couldn't ask for more. Thanks again for an excellent day.”
Frank Cooper - Leicester - TVR Chimaera
“An enjoyable and informative day. I have learnt some driving techniques that I can apply to have fun driving the TVR.”
Steve Wood - Surbiton, Surrey - TVR Cerbera 4.5
“A ‘must’ for all new and experienced drivers alike, it should be compulsory! Most enjoyable.”
Carolyn Van Vljmen - Ascot, Berkshire - TVR Chimaera 400
“The ultimate driving day! I have already recommended it to friends in the TVR Berks Club and on Pistonheads. Superb!”
Ian Cunningham - Manager at Castle TVR, Stansted - TVR Chimaera
“A well delivered experience. I hope I can encourage a lot more TVR owners to take this up.”
Peter Baker - Reading, TVR Tuscan Speed-Six
“A good day out! Great to have the level of coaching matched at, or above, my level of knowledge. Steve remained calm even when I ‘reverse parked’ my Tuscan on the runway!”
Dennis Philips - Billericay, Kent - TVR
“This was excellent and I felt completely relaxed after only a few minutes.”
Steve Griffiths - Abingdon, Oxon - TVR V8s
“A thoroughly worthwhile experience. I would recommend it to anyone.”
Mike Green - Kingsbridge, Devon - TVR Chimaera
“The time spent with Ride Drive was a thoroughly rewarding experience. I will certainly follow this session with one of the more advanced ones. All drivers should undertake this quality course.”
Daphne Leck - Southam, Warickshire - TVR Chimaera
“Very good indeed, but tiring. I took the car out again straight after the session to try and put it all into practice. I will definitely book another session!”
Mark Kelly - London, - TVR Chimaera
“Really enjoyable and very useful to me. I did this as it was a requirement of Mannings (Insurance), but would have liked to have done it anyway.”
Alex Rocca - Kent - TVR Chimaera
“Greatly improved my confidence with the car and helped me to ‘read’ the road to assess hazards. I would now like to try more of your advanced courses once I have got a few months of experience under my belt.”
Mark Slater - Hertfordshire - TVR Chimaera
“Excellent, great fun, great experience, great company. Frankly all drivers should have to do an element of this.”
Jeff Longstaff - Tyne and Wear - TVR Cerbera 4.2
“I found the half-day session most useful in boosting my confidence of my driving ability and also there was much to improve upon especially with road awareness, positioning and the balance of the car. £120 seems a lot, but afterwards is certainly good value for money.”
Mark Edmunton - Sussex - TVR Chimaera
“I’ve done two Ride Drive days now and I intend to do more of them in the future to keep up my level of skill. This should be compulsory for all drivers of performance cars.”
Peter Collier - Solihull - TVR Chimaera
“It was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with someone who was so experienced and relaxed. I will book another session in the summer.”
Martin Blake - S.Wales - TVR Chimaera
“It was a truly enlightening and invigorating day. Despite 30-years of previous driving experience, I feel I gained such a lot from it and would recommend it to anyone! I shall be back for a refresher!”
Mathew Ball - West Kensington, London - TVR Chimaera
“Useful and enjoyable experience.”
Robert Kolaczynski - London - TVR Chimaera
“This was a fulfilling honest assessment and the information fed to me to begin to ‘alter’ 20-years of driving was delivered in such a way so as it sank in very quickly. Ultimately it makes you want to be a more capable road user.”
Adrian Mozley - Leeds - TVR Chimaera
“An excellent and informative afternoon.”
Duncan Ilsley - Chelsea - TVR Chimaera
“An excellent day, which I would strongly recommend to any driver, regardless of how good they think they are. Well done!”
Swati Yap - Croydon - TVR Cerbera
“The session was enjoyable and I learned a lot. The atmosphere was friendly and the advice helpful. I was not made to feel uncomfortable in any way and will recommend it to all my friends and colleagues.”
Andy Davies - Brighton - TVR Chimaera
“After 4-hours of driving I feel it was money well spent. After 23-years of driving, and having picked up some bad habits along the way, it was useful to have my technique tuned for the first time since learning to drive.”
Adrian Lomas - Cheshire - TVR Cerbera
“I went into the session thinking that my driving style would be taken apart, when in fact it wasn’t. It was enhanced and modified with new skills to help me drive safer and quicker (where appropriate).”
Martin Wilson - Sheffield - TVR Cerbera
“Very useful, enlightening and an enjoyable day.”
Bill Marshall - Kegworth, Notts - TVR S1
“Superb! I enjoyed it to the full and now know what I need to practice on and will be re-contacting you in the next year for a follow-up.”
Rebecca Kaye - Witney, Oxford - Peugeot 205
“I now feel a better and more confident driver.”
Simon David - Hertfordshire - TVR Tuscan Speed-Six
“Excellent experience. More criticism from instructor would be preferred.”
Ken Barber - Worcester - TVR Griffith
“A very good session and most enjoyable. I thank my wife for giving me this as a present!”
Steve Mincher - Staffordshire - TVR Griffith 500
“Rather than try and teach me how to drive all over again the experience I already had was used and the techniques for faster and safer driving were then added. I have been given the confidence in myself and the car to really enjoy driving it. Now I’m really glad I bought the TVR!”
Michael Kay - Essex - TVR Chimaera
“A very professional, calm, and clear instructor with a very helpful and positive approach. I have no hesitation recommending him, or the company, to friends. Many thanks for a great day!”
James Ashley - Hertfordshire - TVR Griffith 500
“Very enjoyable and practical.”
Paul Ambrose - Hertfordshire - TVR Griffith 500
“I was very pleased with the session and feel that I have benefited from it. I’ll certainly try and put into practise the good advice.”
Ellen Buchanan - Bedfordshire - TVR S3
“I feel a lot more confidant with the car now. The day was a little tiring but very enjoyable.”
Keith Langton - Hertfordshire – TVR (Second Visit)
“Another very enjoyable day. Everything was explained clearly as to whether I was using the techniques well or not so well.”
David Rosewell - Surrey - TVR Tuscan
“A thoroughly enjoyable day - more things in the ‘Kit Bag’ now and a real confidence booster.”
Julie Knox - Co. Durham - TVR Chimaera - (Bedlington Motor Co. Complimentary Session)
“I really enjoyed the afternoon, felt much more confidant by the end of it.”
John Mears - York - TVR V8S
“This was fantastic and will definitely help me to drive both faster and safer in the future and left me with plenty more ideas and areas which I can work on to take me to an even higher level in the future. A well worthwhile experience.”
Follett - London - TVR Tuscan Speed Six
“Excellent! I had a real blast! I like more technical input, otherwise full marks!”
James Clarke - Hertfordshire - TVR Cerbera
“This reinforced the basics that will now transform my driving style. I wish I had done this a decade ago!”
John Lumb - Leeds - TVR Chimaera
“This was a ‘down to earth’ hands on session, which has developed my confidence with driving what is a high performance vehicle.”
George Carter - Sandhurst - TVR Chimaera 500 - (Second Visit)
“Overall the session made me more confident and reinforced what I was given on my first visit, showing me that I should trust my own judgement more. I have become more aware of both the limits of the car and of myself.”
Andy Wild - Derby - TVR Tuscan Speed Six
“I had an excellent day. We clearly covered more input in the day than I could take on board and it’s now down to me to practice the skills.”
Garry Wright - South Shields - TVR Chimaera
“I thoroughly enjoyed the day and learned how to drive a TVR to its full potential on country roads and at speed * something I would not have done prior to the session. I would recommend that ALL TVR drivers have at least one session to make sure they are getting the most out of their cars. I will certainly be coming back to Ride Drive in the future!”
Paul Davies - Henley-on-Thames - TVR Tamora - (Second Visit)
“I feel that my driving has improved a hell of a lot and is now at a level that will allow me to explore the potential of the car in a safe manner.”
John Mott - Berkshire - TVR Chimaera
“I found the session to be exactly what I was after, excellent tuition * encouragement to enjoy the day to the MAX! Loved every minute of it!”
Andrew Martin - Kent - TVR Cerbera
“Most informative and rewarding. This has changed my perception of the car and made me less intimidated by it. Should come as compulsory with a TVR!”
Ian MacKenzie - Dingwall, Scotland - TVR Chimaera
“Intense, very informative and enjoyable day. All techniques employed ensure safe, progressive and highly rewarding TVR Driving!”
Glynn Jones - Slough, Buckinghamshire - TVR Chimaera
“A Truly rewarding and exciting experience.”
Julie Merrett - Kent - TVR Chimaera 500
“A very enjoyable day. An interesting drive, which included a good mixture of road types, and of course the off-road section, which proved to be quite an eye opener for me. Great fun!”
Stuart Luke - Maidenhead, Berkshire - TVR Tuscan Speed-Six
“Very good. Looking forward to doing it again.”
Richard Davis - London - TVR Chimaera
“I found the advice re the handling capabilities of the car most useful.”
Joel Kaufman - Leeds - TVR Cerbera 4.5
“Very good and very enjoyable. It has increased my confidence through a greater understanding and road sense.”
Peter Dunkley - Stockport, Cheshire - TVR Chimaera 450
“An excellent half-day. I learned a lot.”
John Stamas - Northumberland - TVR Tuscan
“Good value for money and I will be recommending this to others.”
Andrew Connolly - Northampton - TVR Chimaera 450
“A very enjoyable session and will look forward to taking part in the Advanced TVR Handling Skills.”
Nick Manamley - Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire - TVR Tamora
“The whole experience was excellent. My confidence in the cars’ ability has increased phenomenally. The instructor was excellent and amusing with it”
James McCaslin - Newcastle Upon Tyne - TVR Chimaera 450
“An excellent experience, which built my confidence immensely” |
