To help learners become safe, confident drivers who are genuinely ready for their driving test — and for the road beyond it.
We’re proud to be a Wirral-based driving school led by former DVSA driving test examiners, offering calm, professional tuition grounded in real test experience and the highest driving standards.
We are a local driving school proud to be based in Greasby, Moreton, and Claughton, and covering all Wirral areas, we are dedicated to helping learners become safe, confident, and fully prepared drivers.
Ready To Pass Driver Training is owned and run by Dave and Susie, both qualified Approved Driving Instructors and former DVSA driving test examiners.
Between us, we’ve spent decades assessing driving standards, identifying faults, and seeing first-hand why learners pass — and why they fail. That experience now sits at the heart of everything we do.
Our aim isn’t just to help you pass a test.
It’s to help you drive safely, confidently, and independently for life.
Having conducted thousands of driving tests across the Wirral, we understand exactly:
What examiners look for
How driving faults develop
Why good drivers sometimes fail
And how confident, well-prepared learners succeed
That insight allows us to coach differently.
We focus on fault awareness, decision-making, and consistency, helping learners understand why something is a fault — not just how to avoid it for test day.
The result is calmer learners, fewer surprises on test, and a much higher chance of passing first time.
We believe the best learning happens in a calm, supportive environment, where mistakes are treated as opportunities to improve rather than something to fear.
Our lessons are:
Structured, but flexible
Tailored to your pace and confidence
Focused on real-world driving, not shortcuts
We regularly work with:
Nervous or anxious learners
Learners who have struggled previously
Those wanting to feel fully prepared before booking their test
You’ll never be rushed, pressured, or taught “just to pass”.
As a Wirral-based driving school, we have extensive experience around:
Upton and Wallasey test areas
Local road layouts, junctions, and traffic conditions
Common test routes and known problem areas
This local knowledge helps learners feel more confident and better prepared — without relying on rote learning or memorising routes.
In addition to teaching learners, we also support driving instructors through our fault-awareness workshops and professional development.
Local instructors from the Wirral, Chester, and North Wales attend our sessions to improve consistency, reduce test faults, and develop a deeper understanding of assessment standards.
The same structured approach used in these workshops underpins every learner lesson we deliver.
Our reviews consistently mention:
Calm, reassuring instruction
Clear explanations
Improved confidence
Strong test preparation
First-time passes
We’re proud of the trust our learners place in us — and we work hard to earn it.
Check out our reviews below – Notice the green ‘Verified by Trustindex’ box at the bottom – that puts us in the top 5% of companies with trusted Google reviews!t
EXCELLENT Based on 23 reviews Posted on Chris MalburnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I spent 6 months learning with Dave last year, and passed my test a few weeks ago, and I was pleasantly surprised to pass first time! I was quite nervous when I started, but Dave is very calm and friendly, and his concise way of explaining things really helped me to keep focussed while driving, especially in the first few lessons. From our conversations during lessons, it's clear that Dave is one of the most experienced and qualified driving instructors in Merseyside. As well as instructing for many years, he's also been an examiner for the DVSA, worked for the police, and has spent lots of time on bikes and motorcycles too, so he has the depth and breadth of knowledge to get you through the test AND to become a safe driver after your test. Dave ensured that I had an opportunity to learn skills which are important for safe driving but not tested for - have gave me lots of opportunities to navigate for myself during driving lessons and drive on the motorway. Many driving instructors for larger driving schools are PDIs, but as a higher-qualified ADI Dave was able to take me onto the motorways and through the Mersey tunnels. This experience has already come in very useful, as I have felt confident enough to do the 2.5 hour drive from Liverpool to visit family in the midlands only a month after passing my test. I'm a bit older than the average learner at 30+, so it was important to me that I could hit the ground running and share the driving equally with my partner on longer trips, and learning with Dave really helped me to do that. I did some lessons with other instructors when I was 17, and didn't have a very good experience, but having an instructor who really knows their stuff and can communicate it well makes all the difference! Dave prepared me so well that even though I was sick on the day of my test and felt awful I still made it through! If you've tried other instructors and something isn't quite clicking, I'd recommend giving Dave and his colleagues a try! I had a few "Aha!" moments, and you might too...Posted on Joe EdwardsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always progressing each lesson getting better and better. Helped me to pass in just over 18 hours of learning, couldn’t have wished for a better instructor. Worth every penny!
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I'm glad you kept learning every lesson..... makes your training a lot more enjoyable doesn't itPosted on Jake L31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service! Susie is so friendly and helped me reach a high standard of driving in a relatively short time. After my lessons i have been driving with confidence and safely! 10/10 recommend!Posted on Louis SloaneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Susie is an incredible driving instructor and incredible person person She is the best out there, has so much knowledge she is also an amazing person and very easy to get on with I will miss out lessons together wish you all the best 😁Posted on Eve DowdTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would recommend Dave to anyone! He is the best instructor and is really understanding and patient especially considering i’m currently on the ASD pathway. He made me feel comfortable within the first lesson and gave me the confidence to drive and as a result i passed my test first time with two minors. Thanks so much Dave, couldn’t have asked for a better instructorPosted on Ethan MooreTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Passed my test first time with Dave Really good and good teacher would highly recommendPosted on willTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks to Dave I passed first time, can’t recommend enough.Posted on TerryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely delighted I passed 1st Time today with 3 Minors 😀. Massive Thankyou to my Instructor Suzie for all her Patience and Hard work . No matter how much you think you are struggling with a certain aspect of Driving, Suzie will always find a Solution because that's what the Best Instructors do ! I would definitely recommend this Driving School. ThankyouPosted on uduak ukpanahTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hey guy if you need that candid feedback that will make you pass your driving test at the first trial, then reach out to Dave from Ready to Pass Driver Training. I had a one time mock session with him, he pointed out what I needed to work on especially the roundabouts with give way signs and the test was a walk in the park. Thanks Dave.
Owner's reply
My pleasure, I'm glad my advice helped you pass your test..... DavePosted on A.M.D ietyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent instructor, knows his stuff, knows how to teach, and what needs to be known, easy to get along with and knows how to put you at ease. Highly recommended
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Thanks for your comments Aaron, enjoy your driving.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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Ready To Pass Driver Training is led by a small, experienced team of instructors who share the same values: calm coaching, high standards, and preparing learners properly — not rushing them through a test.
Our team includes former DVSA driving test examiners and experienced Approved Driving Instructors, bringing real assessment insight and local knowledge to every lesson.
“Dave brings decades of experience from policing, road safety, and driver assessment. His background as a former DVSA examiner allows him to coach learners with clarity, precision, and a strong focus on safe decision-making.”
What matters most is this: Dave genuinely loves teaching people to drive.
His enthusiasm, reassurance, and calm approach help learners feel relaxed, confident, and ready to succeed.
Dave brings decades of experience in road safety, driver development, and assessment. Before becoming an Approved Driving Instructor, he served for many years as a police officer specialising in traffic and road safety, qualifying as a Class 1 advanced car driver and advanced motorcyclist.
Following his police career, Dave trained as an Approved Driving Instructor and later became a DVSA driving test examiner, conducting thousands of driving tests across the Wirral. This role gave him an in-depth understanding of how driving standards are assessed and why learners pass — or fail — on the day.
Dave’s teaching style is calm, structured, and methodical. He focuses strongly on fault awareness, decision-making, and consistency, helping learners understand why something matters rather than simply what to do.
His aim is not just to help learners pass their test, but to produce safe, confident drivers who are well prepared for real-world driving long after the test is over.
“Susie is known for her calm, patient teaching style and her ability to help nervous learners grow in confidence. Her examiner experience ensures lessons are always aligned with current test standards.”
Susie is an exceptional driving instructor whose coaching skills have been shaped by a diverse and highly accomplished career.
Susie is a qualified Approved Driving Instructor and former DVSA driving test examiner, with extensive experience assessing learners at local Wirral test centres.
She is particularly well known for her calm, patient approach and her ability to put nervous or anxious learners at ease. Susie understands that confidence plays a huge part in driving performance, and her lessons are designed to build that confidence steadily and naturally.
As a former examiner, Susie has a clear understanding of modern test standards and common driving faults. She uses this insight to help learners recognise issues early, correct them properly, and approach their test feeling prepared rather than pressured.
Susie specialises in automatic driving lessons and is especially effective with learners who have previously struggled, lack confidence, or simply want a supportive, structured learning environment.
“We are delighted to welcome Mark Jennings as a valued member of the Ready To Pass instructor team.
Mark is a valued member of our team, providing professional, supportive instruction that complements our examiner-led approach and high standards.”
Mark brings a rich and varied background to his role, shaped by a lifetime of leadership, coaching, and helping others succeed.
Before moving to the UK, Mark lived in South Africa, where he built a distinguished career in broadcasting. He helped create and develop radio stations, ultimately earning a place in the South African Radio Hall of Fame.
One of his proudest achievements was transforming a classical music radio station in Cape Town into a financially successful and vibrant broadcaster.
Mark’s life has been full of adventure too — including co-skippering a yacht and winning multiple ocean races. But throughout these experiences, one passion has remained constant: coaching.
As a long-time Scouts South Africa volunteer, Mark has spent many years teaching young people to sail both dinghies and keelboats. This foundation in youth development shapes his approach behind the wheel today.
Mark is an experienced manual driving instructor who shares the same high standards and learner-focused approach as the rest of the team.
He provides clear, professional tuition tailored to each learner’s needs, helping them build safe driving habits, confidence, and consistency. Mark’s teaching complements our examiner-led approach and ensures learners receive the same structured, calm instruction across the school.
Mark is a valued part of Ready To Pass Driver Training and plays an important role in supporting learners at all stages of their driving journey.
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