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Don’t just take our word for it - here’s what learners across South Wales say about lessons with Mike & Tam.
5.0
based on 283 Google reviews
Our instructors are all fully qualified, DVSA approved and DBS-checked. We’re proud of every learner who trusts us to get them on the road.
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Recent five-star reviews
1 day ago
“Tam was such a professional driving instructor! Very funny, kind and always comes with great advice. He was so patient with me and has made me feel so confident in my driving. Thank you so much Tam, brilliant guy!”
3 weeks ago
“Had some trouble with some past driving instructors. I came to Tam and passed first time. By far the best out there! Highly recommend.”
3 weeks ago
“Thank you Mike for all your help and patience, couldn't ask for a better instructor. Highly recommend.”
1 month ago
“Great instructor, great value — if you're thinking of booking with Mike, do it! You're not just being taught to pass, you're being taught to drive. Learning with Mike ensures you have the skills needed not just for the test, but for being a safe and competent driver thereafter.”
1 month ago
“Huge thank you to Tam for helping me pass my driving test! An amazing instructor — super friendly, reliable, and excellent at breaking down tricky maneuvers. I actually looked forward to my lessons every week.”
1 month ago
“Tam is the greatest driving instructor — teaches well, nice and calm, and explains every situation very well. He helped me pass on the first try. I very much recommend. There are no bad things to be said.”
1 month ago
“Mike was an amazing driving instructor and easy to talk to. I passed first time with him and highly recommend.”
1 month ago
“Had a really good experience learning to drive with Tam. He was patient, easy to get along with, and always explained things clearly! Passed first time with only 1 minor fault. Would definitely recommend this company. Thanks Tam!”
2 months ago
“Fantastic driving school. Two of my daughters have learned to drive with Chequered Flag. Both passed first time! Can't recommend highly enough.”
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More from our pupils
“Passed first time. Excellent teacher. Calm and clear. Would recommend Mike to anyone.”
“Thanks Tam, great instructor very helpful. Passed first time with 1 minor 🙏”
“Mike was a great instructor, easy to learn with, great communicator and made learning to drive very enjoyable!”
“Mike was amazing, he was professional, helpful and a great laugh. Cannot recommend him enough.”
“Mike is a fantastic instructor, patient and encouraging. Our 3 sons passed their tests first time with Mike.”
“Passed my test first time yesterday with only three minors. Mike promised he would get me to pass and did not let me down.”
“Passed my test first try today with Tam. Tam sets high standards from the start to ensure that you understand what the examiners will expect of you.”
“Passed first time in just 1 week with 2 minors. Best driving instructor around. Was with BSM at first and got told I’d need at least 30 weeks to pass - clearly not. Thank you!”
“Mike is a brilliant driving instructor. He helped me boost my confidence in my own abilities as a driver, and I passed first time with only 3 driving faults.”
“Best driving instructor in Wales without doubt. I passed within 6 weeks with 1 minor. Top man, top driving instructor!”
“Passed first time with only one minor with Mike! Great teacher and a good friend too - I’d recommend Chequered Flag to anyone!”
“Mike is the best driving instructor in Cardiff! Makes you feel really relaxed and safe in the car. I’ve recommended him to my sister.”
“I worked for the AA Driving School but decided to have my driving lessons with Mike. Definitely the right decision - I passed first time!”
“Thanks for having the patience with me in my lessons and giving me confidence in my own ability! With your friendly, reliable service I have begun to enjoy driving.”
“Passed with Mike with no minors! Would seriously recommend anybody to go with him. It’s easy, comfortable and affordable.”
“Mike is a fantastic driving instructor! I didn’t take to driving straight away, but he came up with different teaching strategies that suited me. I passed first time and was ecstatic!”
“Mike is an expert, skilled, professional instructor and will tell you straight when you’re wrong and right. What I learned in 6 hours with the AA I learned in 2 weeks with Mike.”
“A big thank you for getting Abbie and Sophie through their tests! I am so proud of them. Sophie was full of self-doubt after her previous experiences and you turned that around completely.”
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