David Thorpe

My Son has just passed first time with no faults. He had a fabulous instructor (Dave). A perfect result. I would highly recommend this Driving School

B.D.S was a great driving school for me and never made me think twice about quitting or making me feel pressured to drive. Special shout-out to Dave as I owe my success entirely to him

Dave is a brilliant driving instructor, very patient and relaxed. Lessons felt comfortable and I was able to progress at my own pace. Dave helped me to pass my test first time and has made me a really confident driver. I highly recommend this driving company

Great experience with BDS. Firstly they managed to squeeze me in for lessons in a very reasonable timeframe considering all the backlog going on recently. Dave my instructor was great!! super patient, down to earth and friendly, really made me feel at ease and gave me all the skills i needed to pass my test on my first go. 5* service.

I passed first time with Dave as my instructor and cannot recommend enough. From the start he has been very patient and has always made me feel comfortable and relaxed. I can't thank him enough

Thorpe The Legend The driving instructor I had David Thorpe was very understanding and helpful, was always there to make sure I was comfortable and always pushed me to become better. If I ever needed to ask any questions he was always there to answer and make sure I understood anything I was confused about and he made sure I was ready for my test for me to pass.

Amazing! Dave is a brilliant instructor, cannot fault anything. Thank you so much!!! Would highly recommend.

David Thorpe was an excellent instructor , he was very organised and taught me really well , I wouldn’t have been able to pass without him . I couldn’t recommend him and BDS any higher!

Very helpful company, streamlined everything for me. Dave was great instructor! To the point and honest with me on what points I needed to improve upon. Would highly recommended BDS as a company but especially Dave. Once again thank you for helping me pass first time.

I had Dave Thorpe. Passed first time. Great guy who was a great driving instructor. did his job brilliantly without any hassle. Big thanks to BDS and Dave Thorpe

A Big Thank You To Dave! I had an excellent experience with BDS and would highly recommend my instructor Dave Thorpe. As someone who was terrified to start driving, Dave was the ideal instructor for me. He was calm and patient throughout all of my lessons and always put me at ease. I was never afraid to ask questions (no matter how stupid!), and I was never made to feel awkward or pressured when I kept making the same mistakes. Whenever I got disheartened or frustrated with myself, Dave told me not to dwell on past mistakes and to just concentrate on the present which helped me to stay focused. He did everything he could to help me achieve my end goal and we even managed to have a laugh during our lessons. So for me it was a perfectly balanced learning experience! Aside from the actual lessons themselves, I found booking lessons with BDS to be easy and stress free. It was also very easy to get in touch with Dave who was very accommodating when it came to booking and rearranging lessons, and who ensured that I got every single minute I paid for. He also provided plenty of useful links and resources for both my theory and practical tests. All in all, I’d highly recommend both Dave and BDS. They helped me to achieve something that seemed impossible to me at the beginning of my journey.

I couldn’t have asked for a better time with BDS. My instructor Dave made me feel at ease from the first lesson to the last, being patient and understanding throughout every lesson we had. Couldn’t recommend anyone else to learn with👍

I passed my practical driving test first time with Dave Thorpe. His experience and guidance allowed me to pass in 13 lessons and although I am excited to get on the roads by myself, I will miss our lessons. Thankyou Dave!

I learnt to drive with BDS . I was a very nervous driver and not very confident but driving with Dave Thorpe he has made me relax an become a more confident and relaxed driver I am super happy they make me feel at ease. highly recommended.

Spending my lessons with Dave was a great experience: whilst being very observant to ensure I was in the best possible position for my test, we also had a great laugh which made the time learning to drive relaxing and enjoyable. Equally Robert another instructor with BDS, matches the skills of Dave making them both great instructors at BDS!

Recently passed my test with Blackpool Driving School. I had Dave Thorpe as my instructor, he was so professional throughout every lesson, helped me overcome my nerves, had the patience of a saint and nothing was too much trouble. If you want a good, calm instructor Dave's your man. Donna was a great help too, from booking my test, sending me all the details I needed to help me get ready for the test and what was to be expected. Can't thank them both enough. Would highly recommend BDS

Massive thanks to Dave for being a solid driving instructor, very understanding, easy to communicate with and definitely made passing that much easier. Also many thanks to Donna for the quick time for getting my test booked and being on the ball for it!

I just passed with Dave Thorpe as my instructor. He was great and gave me the confidence I needed to pass and become a safe driver. He’s very patient and understanding if you get things wrong, it’s all about learning in the process!! Also, big thanks to Donna for searching for tests and helping me get one as early as possible.

Dave thorpe. Brilliant instructor from the start of my journey. Passed just today all thanks to him. 2 time lucky. Gave me confidence i really needed. Was so helpful throughout. Also couldnt forget to thank donna enough for finding me both test dates. BDS all the way

Dave was really good in ensuring I was test ready. He was patient and made clear instructions. Donna also for organising test dates. Got 0 faults on my first test with thanks to the BDS team. Massive thanks again to Dave for ensuring any improvements I could be making was made aware. Thank you BDS.

I recently passed my test after struggling and losing all confidence with manual Dave helped me get confidence again in the automatic and was very patient with me the whole way through. I passed my test first time and couldn’t have done it without Dave. Donna was also a huge help with making sure I got a test quicker and ensuring I got another one soon when mine was cancelled. Huge thank you to bds and especially Dave and Donna!! Couldn’t recommend them enough.

Great experience learning to drive with Dave Thorpe. very encouraging & supportive throughout, highly recommend BDS. thank you to Donna for arranging test dates too big help.

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Blackpool Driving School, and in particular, to Dave Thorpe, for his exceptional assistance and support in helping me pass my driving test today. Having had 13 years of driving experience in different country, I found the process of adapting to the UK driving standards quite challenging. Despite my experience, I was unable to pass my test on previous attempts, which was understandably discouraging. However, Dave’s patience, kindness, and professionalism made a significant difference. His ability to identify and address my driving habits, and his commitment to improving my skills, were instrumental in my success. His calm and reassuring teaching style not only boosted my confidence but also helped me overcome the difficulties I faced. I am truly grateful for the dedication Dave showed throughout my lessons. It is evident that he genuinely cares about his students' progress and success, and I believe his efforts deserve recognition. Thank you once again to Blackpool Driving School for providing such a high standard of instruction, and please extend my sincere thanks to Dave for all his hard work.

I had a great experience working with BDS! Donna was very efficient in arranging everything smoothly, making the test booking process stress-free. My instructor, Dave, was patient and knowledgeable, helping me build confidence. He always made sure to focus on what I wanted to work on in each lesson. Thanks to them, I passed my driving test