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Monday 7am - 5pm Tuesday 7am - 5pm Wednesday 7am - 5pm Thursday 7am - 5pm Friday 7am - 5pm

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Designed to Drive

Thinking outside the box driving academy looking to create a safe and friendly environment which helps confidence behind the wheel.

Opening Hours
Monday - Friday
7am - 5pm

06/01/2026

NEW YEAR GIVEAWAY

D2D would like to offer one lucky follower the chance to win a 2 hour lesson free of charge*.

This competition is open to everyone…. current clients, beginners, new to D2D or maybe you’ve passed your test but you want the opportunity to gift it to a family member or friend!

All you need to do is follow D2D, like and share the post, and tag 3 friends.

The draw will be made Sunday 18th January. Good luck 🚗🔥

*Terms and conditions - Must have a St Helens postcode (St Helens area) or live in Bryn, Ashton in Makerfield. The lucky winner must also hold a provisional licence at the time of the lesson.

21/12/2025

Get ahead of the game in 2026.
Happy Christmas everybody 🎅🏼🚗🔥

11/12/2025

D2D would like to wish all of our clients past and present a very Merry Christmas 🎅🏼

26/11/2025

What a morning 😎

Looking for lessons in 2026? If so please get your name down on the ever-growing list. As 2025 starts to come to a close it’s been another year of so much success for our clients. We’re super proud of each and every one of them that has either passed or currently en-route to passing soon / early 2026. Please share if you agree 🚗🔥

14/08/2025

Happy 18th birthday to my son and best mate Have a great day celebrating. First drinks on you 💙🍺

08/07/2025

What a day it was for George last Friday. Not only did he pass his driving test, but smashed it out the park without a single mistake. This is unique and very rare. George could not thank the academy enough but we quickly reversed his thanks to “you’re the one that’s achieved this very rare goal of zero driver faults”.

George sent a fantastic testimonial which was really appreciated. It read “Paul is genuinely one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. He put me at ease from the beginning and made me feel comfortable all the way through to test. He is a great instructor, always puts his students needs before his own and compliments you frequently even when you do the slightest thing correct. When you’re completing good basics and understand the roads he introduces the sat nav to follow routes around the St Helens area which is fun.
Paul is always there if you have any questions and have loved my time learning with him.”

For those of you that have been taught and passed or maybe with the academy as you read this know we try to leave no stone unturned and try to make you safe and confident as possible for the roads going forward.

In the very near future we will be contacting clients waiting in our system to touch base on their availability as several tests are approaching for some of our pupils with a couple of gaps appearing. With more passes coming means new clients onboard. Not in our system? Drop us a DM with your name and days / times available and we can hopefully get you on board in the not too distant future.

Serious about teaching … fun to drive.

Please like / share 🚗🔥

15/01/2025

Blown away with the support and comments about the driving academy how it’s run, help, detail we go into with our clients and recommendations coming in. Yes we work hard for and with them all but the clients work so hard and reap the rewards. TEAMWORK !!! 🚗🔥

02/01/2025

Here’s Gabbie’s story:

Paul was an incredible driving instructor and I honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better. From the very first lesson, he made me feel completely at ease with his friendly approach and great sense of humour - there was always plenty of laughter! He was so patient, never judged me when I made mistakes, and always explained things in a way that made sense, leaving no stone unturned or worry unheard. What I appreciated most was that Paul didn’t just focus on helping me pass my test; he taught me how to be a confident, safe driver for life. I’ll always be grateful for his support and encouragement - he truly went above and beyond, and I can’t recommend him high enough. Thanks for everything Paul.

21/12/2024

READ FLYNN’S STORY …

My experience with Paul was class, very reliable and would always fit you into his schedule. From my very first lesson he was always pushing me to learn new things and get onto the next one. After I had perfected the last and ultimately helped me pass my test as quick as i could, as all he wants is for his clients to pass their test as soon as they can. Paul showed me in detail lots of stuff on the whiteboard which ranged from right turnings to roundabouts which is very helpful to see it aswell as hear it.
Thanks for everything Paul

02/12/2024

‘’My experience with Paul has been amazing. He was so reliable and friendly and even when I just started because he has such faith in his clients. I always felt confident in a car with him helping me build up my confidence to be able to pass my test first time and I can’t reccomend him enough as a driving instructor. Paul did things like drawing out stuff on white boards to show me which I know as a person who sometimes struggles if someone just tells you helped me do this a lot better when we were doing roundabouts or manoeuvres. Thanks so much Paul for everything’’

Lexie

09/11/2024

First week done … and what a week it’s been. One test down and a pass with a very near faultless performance receiving only 2 minors. Lots more tests pending in the near future and availability will start to open up.

Thanks to all my past clients and feedback which has helped me take the plunge and create my own driving academy.

Looking to get on the roads in 2025 ? What are you waiting for …

Address

Garswood
Ashton In Makerfield

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm

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