
I am currently using a manual Renault Clio 1.0 TCe 90 RS Line 5 Dr as my training vehicle.
It has up to date technology including reverse cameras, digital dash board and touch screen media centre. Also fitted for additional safety are front and rear Dash Cams
Covering Newcastle, Hanley, Tunstall, Burslem, Norton, Milton, Werrington, Endon, Stockton Brook and surrounding areas
All of my pupils have access to the handy Total Drive App for lesson management, communication, teaching videos and reflective/progression logs.
Pass Plus is a practical training course that takes at least 6 hours and is for drivers to improve their skills and drive more safely.
It can be taken at any time although it should be most useful to new drivers in the year after passing their test.
It may help you get a car insurance discount if you successfully complete the course.
Hi I'm Stella, I am a fully qualified female Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and I am passionate about road safety.
Previous to becoming a driving instructor I worked in the Emergency Services as a Response Officer which demanded safe and skilful driving techniques. Driving has always been something I have thoroughly enjoyed and therefore decided that a career teaching this very important life skill and to promote safe driving was the way forward for me. I have lived in Staffordshire all of my life and I am very knowledgeable of the area.
I decided to train to become a driving instructor because I wanted a job with real satisfaction and there is nothing better than seeing someone pass their driving test and help someone learn a very important life skill.
My lessons are always conducted in a calm, friendly and relaxed manner as I firmly believe in making my pupils feel at ease during lessons. I always endeavour to make the lessons a team effort!
Manual only
Receive a small discount when you pay in advance
Stella helped me so much, she was patient very helpful and gave me useful tips. When I lacked confidence Stella helped me regain my confidence. Before I had Stella as a driving instructor my driving ability was rubbish but with Stella she told me how to overcome situations while driving and I owe it all to Stella for helping me pass. Also Stella's prices are unbeatable compared to most instructors. Take it from me Stella is the best instructor and I highly recommend.
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Stella is very approachable, friendly and understanding but also very professional at the same time! When making a mistake Stella would maintain calmness and make sure you remain calm and when it's safe to do so she would pull you over and talk you through the mistake and go over it until it's understood. Definitely recommend to everyone!
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FIRST TIME PASS
Your instructions are clear and precise. You give different methods on how to complete manoeuvres and allow us to use the one that helps us best. You are very approachable and put your students at ease and make jokes where appropriate to make us comfortable. You also take into consideration my individual learning style.
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Stella has been an incredible instructor. I reached out to Stella after leaving another instructor and was very anxious to start learning again. Stella put me at ease from the first lesson and made me eager to come to my lessons and striving to pass. I can't thank her enough for everything she has done and would recommend anyone to use her if they want to learn to drive.
First impressions from the Instructor were very good. I felt very comfortable within minutes of my lesson because of how polite Stella was and her passion towards her job. She made it quite obvious that she wanted the best for the student and would do her best to provide full value of the lesson. The car used for the lesson was top spec and extremely comfortable. The car was also very clean making the driving experience very good. I’d like to thank my Instructor massively for making sure I was very confident throughout the lesson and also making sure I was more ready then ever! I would definitely recommend my Instructor because of the rapid improvements made to my driving skills and knowledge within the lessons.
I can’t fault Stella with anything - she has been outstanding. The lessons were well planned and productive making them productive and enjoyable. She has given me loads of confidence and played a crucial role in me passing the test. I can’t praise Stella enough and would recommend her to anyone that would need an instructor.
Stella was extremely helpful and patient with me. She took things slow and helped me with my needs i.e using google maps when achieving complicated things, such as multi lane roundabouts. Stella was also helpful when I wasn’t sure on things we would pull over and she would explain in greater detail, overall this has made me a confident driver.
Stella is a great instructor who makes use of multiple different methods such as diagrams and street view to help me learn and progress. Also the end of session reviews used helped me massively as they allowed me to pinpoint my weaknesses and what I need to work on. Stella’s teaching style not only helps you acknowledge your mistakes but also helps you learn from them, and also ensures you don’t make them again.
I felt very relaxed when driving with Stella, she took the learning process a step at a time which made it easier for me to pick up visually and learn each manoeuvre. If I ever went wrong, we stopped and Stella would talk me through what happened and how I can improve from it. I feel I am now a very confident driver now and have no worries when driving on my own, this is because of Stella for making me feel comfortable behind the wheel.
Stella was wonderful! All lessons were centred around what I wanted to focus on each lesson. Stella herself was supportive, honest and friendly which made the lessons enjoyable as well as productive. Learning to drive is expensive but honestly, Stella was worth every penny!
First time pass!
Stella is such a great driving instructor, so patient and understanding. Even when I was feeling not so confident about my driving, she always motivated me and encouraged me to not second guess my decision making. Stella always fits her schedule around yours and can be very flexible. Stella has further understanding of how to drive safely as she has past experience in the police, which also creates lots of interesting conversations. Stella is super friendly abd very easy to talk to. Thanks so much!
First time pass!
First Time Pass!
From starting to drive in February and passing first time in August I can't thank Stella enough. Stella's teaching was excellent as we went through the topics efficiently yet thoroughly and if I had any questions I felt comfortable asking them. Overall she was a great instructor and also just a nice person in general.
FIVE STARS
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Very approachable, made me feel at ease, your teaching methods are very effective and you make instructions clear. I enjoyed having you as an instructor because you explained things in ways which are easy to understand. Your overall conduct was very good, I couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Thank you so much for everything you have done. I wish you well.
Stella is a fantastic driving instructor, she was very patient and supportive. I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with Stella as she was extremely friendly, focused on what I needed help with and talked me through any mistakes making me feel at ease and boosting my confidence. I can't thank Stella enough for all the effort and help she has put in to get me passed. I couldn't have wished for a better instructor.
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