Go Puffin Driving School

recent success

Hannah Thomson Freshwater Great drive, first time, 3 minors, well done ;)
Beth Batchelor Totland “I had a great time learning to drive with Jon! I could never have passed (first time!) without his help. If you want a friendly instructor who really knows his stuff then learn to drive with Go Puffin. Thanks Jon!”
Charlotte Crook Carisbrooke “Thanks to Jon i managed to pass first time! Driving wasn't easy to start with but with a great deal of patience from Jon and persistence I managed to get to grips with it all... I'll be sure to recommend Go Puffin to anyone wanting to learn to drive. Cheers Jon!”
Jack Hodgson Bowcombe “Fantastic instructor, I had already tried and failed with a couple of other instructors. Jon managed to install confidence back into my driving and I passed first time. I did my pass plus a few weeks later with him, very good day. I would recommend anyone who hasn't driven on the mainland to go and do it”.
Lordelief Linsangan Newport Well done on passing the test Lief under very difficult circumstances. Half way through Lief's test this morning a White van driver had a spacial awareness bypass - if the driver of the van would like to contact me, I can give him some driving lessons and at the same time he can pay for the damage - the police will contacting you shortly! Well done Lief cracking drive mate, in more than one way you just scraped through!!!!!.
Terry Borrer Freshwater “Thank you very much jon couldnt of done it with out you.”
Minna Gallienne Totland Excellent Minna - first time pass! You really raised your game for the test. I couldn't be happier for you, let's hope it's the start of a great new chapter in your life :)
Ross Downer Calbourne “It was a pleasure learning to drive with Jon. I was initially apprehensive about learning to drive and concerned about having an instructor who I could easily get along with but with Jon there is no need to worry as he is very friendly, highly professional and fun to learn to drive with. Lessons were always relaxed as Jon really manages to break driving down into simple and easy to remember steps so that driving is never something to be worried about. Jon and Go puffin could not come more highly recommended, especially if you like a good chat! Thanks again for all your help Jon (even though you told the examiner that I went the wrong way!)”
Oliver Price Cowes “Jon is a brilliant instructor. He takes you through each thing slowly yet has taught me very quickly. He prepares you very well for driving in the future and is a very nice fella to chat to! Thanks Jon.”
Rob Sawyer Newport “To sum up Jon in one word would be patient! Also, Jon never puts any pressure on you, he is reliable and one of the most friendly instructors you will ever meet. All round top bloke and I can't thank him enough for all the hard work he's put in with me. Big thanks Jon.”
Sam Shurmer Thorley “Thank you very much for taking me through my journey on the road, for being patient (you needed to be) and continuously keeping me concentrating on the road. Thanks too for our great many long chat's (I now have a pretty good knowledge of RFC!). You’re a great driving instructor and I'd recommend you to anyone. Thanks again, Sam”
Abby Rugg Brighstone “I am probably the most impatient person around, so having Jon as an instructor really put me at ease. He is patient, friendly and reliable. He made every lesson count and my confidence was constantly rising as a result. I passed first time with only 2 minors, and if it weren't for Go Puffin then I wouldn't have been able to do it. I have so much enthusiasm to get on the road properly now, so thank you so much, Jon!!=”
Darren Cottingham Newport Brilliant Daz, great drive and first time too. You will now become the taxi for the family, good luck with that!
Adam Doggett Carisbrooke “It was great fun learning to drive with Jon, he will make you feel right at home in his car. After a slow start in my first couple of lessons I quickly became relaxed and confident enabling me to pass 1st time. Jon is really easy to work with, I am very glad I chose to learn with go puffin and I'm proud to become a part of JP's exemplary stats”
Alex Rayson Totland “Jon is a really understanding instructor and was happy to go at a pace I felt comfortable. He was also very good at making time to fit my lessons in when it suited me. I would recommend Go Puffin to anyone.”
Ben Robinson Cowes “Jon is an excellent and patient instructor and a sound bloke to boot that I'd recommend to anyone. He'll let you progress at your own pace without any pressure and is always alert to help you out whenever you do something wrong, not that that ever happened with me...! On top of this he's a laid back guy who's very easy to talk to and get along with and that really helps you to relax when you're driving, especially if you're nervous when you first start out. Top man, thanks for everythingl”
Ysabelle Swan Brighstone “Thank you so so so much for all your support. No matter how nervous you might be, Jon is definitely the best driving instructor to help you overcome it. He is honestly the most patient and encouraging guy ever. I thought 'there is no way I can do this' and passed first time :D I can't thank you enough Jon and I will definitely recommend you to everyone. I can't get over passing haha.”
Chelsea Bell Newport “Thank you so so much Jon!! It was quite a ride but I got there in the end :D brilliant instructor with great patience but that little bit more of a push you always need!!! Still can't believe I passed first time!!! :D”
Tommylee Estridge Brighstone “Jon is 100% the best driving instructor on IOW I don't know what I would of done if i did not have him as a driving instructor. It was like being in a car with a mate he made it so good thanks so so so so so so so so so so much.”
Ashley Nesbitt Ryde “I'd like to say a big thanks to you Jon and i'd also like to point out how great a teacher you are! :D I really enjoyed my lessons with you and will not hesitate to recommend you and Go Puffin Driving School to anyone in the future. :D”
Luke Nesbitt Ryde “Thank you so much Jon, really has been great! I may have screwed up the first test but got more than what I wanted the second time round with no minors! :D Without a shadow of a doubt I would recommend Jon and Go Puffin Driving School to anyone. :)”
Alex McCreath Southampton “Thanks to Go Puffin I was able to pass my test first time with only 4 minors. Jon gave me a lot of confidence to drive on the IOW despite me being from the mainland. Jon can instil confidence in anyone, I would highly recommend Go Puffin Driving School to others.”
Katrina Norman Brighstone “Thanks so much for all your help Jon, and I managed to pass first time! I improved my driving skills instantly from just the first couple of lessons, you build confidence in everyone. With your huge amount of patience it allows you to learn in your own pace and become a really good driver! Thankyou! :D”
Zoe Cheek Newport “After taking a few tests with other schools I felt I was never going to pass. I decided to try a different driving school and found Go Puffin on a web search. Jon simplified my driving and more important boosted my confidence which was low and I passed at the first attempt, Thanks Jon.”
Jonny Smith Newport “Thanks Jon for all the great lessons, I had a great time learning with Go Puffin. It took me a while to get through the theory but got there eventually. Cheers.”
Joel Hayden Newport “Jon has been an amazing teacher, building my confidence and skills. He stays calm and cool through any situation, which is important for a student like me. Recomended without reservation.”
Catherine Whalley Lyndhurst “As I have never driven on the island before, coming from the mainland, I was extremely nervous especially about the free driving, as I had no idea where I was going, but Jon made me feel very welcome and placed no pressure on me and with his excellent teaching methods I passed first time with huge confidence. An excellent teacher and highly recommendable”
Umer Muhammad Newport “I did it on my 1st attempt, just what I wanted! Jon gave me confidence, worked hard on my mistakes and it was so simple at the time of test. I salute you sir, I’m a happy man because of your teaching skills, Go Puffin rocks!!!!”
Karley Estridge Sandown “Thank you so much Jon, you're the best instructor out there and thanks for putting up with me through my ups and downs, I don't think any other would have. I am enjoying my freedom and starting to feel so much happier. Thanks for everything and wish you luck for your future and hope you carry on being a brill instructor ;)”
Katie Carr Cowes “Jon is an excellent instructor. I enjoyed my lessons and he helped me pass first time with only 3 minors. I now feel I have learnt to become a careful and confident driver. Thank you again for all your time and most of all helping me pass.”
Miriam Moul Carisbrooke “It took me 7 years to finally pluck up the courage to learn to drive and I couldn’t have picked a better instructor. I was extremely nervous and would panic at the slightest thing but Jon’s inexhaustible patience, encouragement and air of calm are amazing! Jon is really thorough, friendly and understanding, and always knows how best to react to a situation. I didn’t have the slightest clue about driving when I started but Jon gave me some excellent techniques and really did teach me at my own pace. He was also extremely flexible with lessons and even worked on Bank Holidays to fit in with my work pattern. I would recommend Go Puffin to anyone looking for a driving instructor. Thanks Jon for building up my confidence from nothing to being able to pass first time – I really do appreciate it!”
Tony Howard Cowes “A friend of mine recommended jon, as the driving instructor I had at the time wanted to go on about 10 holidays a year. so I gave jon ago. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t exactly what u would call a natural driver, but with jons patience (a lot of patience ha-ha) I managed to pass my test on my second attempted with 5 minus, cheers jon your a diamond!”
Dennis Preston Newport “I didn't pick up driving as quickly as some people but I wanted to get a driving licence before going to university. Jon helped me greatly enabling me to pass my test first time! He really connects with his students and because of this gets the best out of them. Thanks Jon for building my driving from the ground up to passing first time!!!”
Jamie Doggett Carisbrooke “I was quite nervous when I first started learning to drive but due to Jon's careful and efficient teaching as well as his attitude and approach I was soon very much enjoying my lessons and driving generally. Thanks so much Jon!”
Aidan Baldry Carisbrooke “When I first started to drive with Jon, I could tell he was going to be very friendly and helpful throughout the time it took me to get the grips of driving. Jon is a really nice bloke and has a good sense of humour, however he is also very good at giving instructions and helping you achieve what you set out to achieve. When you are learning something, it is important that you have two things, one is to feel comfortable and two it is important that you fully understand everything that is said. Jon definitely fulfils these two principles. If you don’t understand something or cannot do something, he will always put 100% to help you achieve it without getting angry or making you feel uncomfortable. He will never put pressure on you to get it right; he will guide you and help you through it calmly. I definitely recommend Jon as anyone’s driving instructor as he is extremely good at his profession. Cheers for all your help Jon! I really do appreciate it.”
Lauren Eason Carisbrooke Well Lauren, that's fantastic, well done.
Dan Jennings Limerstone “After begining with a near crippling fear of driving, Jon quickly helped me get over this fear and come to love it. I ended up passing in both good time and money thanks to his amazing friendliness and wizard like teacher skills. I would not just recommend Go Puffin Driving School but insist."
Kayleigh Eggleton Freshwater “Well well well, all that money and hard work definately paid off in the end! Thats my money, and Jon's extra hard work by the way!! Learning with Go Puffin Driving School has been a brilliant experience. Jon is really thourough, friendly and understanding, and always knows how best to react to a situation (for example, when presented with a tearful and severely frustrated 17yr old female). He is kind and has the absolute patience of a saint!! I've loved every moment (nearly!) and am glad I chose Go Puffin. Thankyou so much Jon, you've been awesome; from Me and ‘Pedro’!”
Michael Sutcliffe Brighstone That was a great drive Mike, enjoy the motoring.
Rosanne Harrison Newport “I really enjoyed learning with Go Puffin Driving School. Jon's really east to get along with and his teaching methods make learning to drive quick and uncomplicated. Couldn't have passed first time without you! Ta very much! :)”
Adam Stubbings Niton Well done Adam, enjoy the summer sunshine in your car.
Liam Estridge Ryde Cracking Drive, only 2 minors. Take care on the roads Liam and enjoy your driving.
Tesni Odonnell Carisbrooke High School “A lot of my friends recommended Jon to me and i found him to be very supportive throughout my driving. It was nice to just have normal, everyday conversations with him which really put my mind at rest and made driving rather enjoyable! Thanks Jon!.”
Brendan Toms Freshwater “I really enjoyed learning with Go Puffin, I always looked forward to my lessons. There was always a really friendly atmosphere even from the first lesson. I am so glad to have finally passed, and am really happy it was Jon who helped me do it. I would recommend him to anyone that is learning to drive.”
James Bridge Carisbrooke “Most of my mates learned to drive with Jon so I decided to take driving lessons with him. I never felt pressured into getting something right first time as he seemingly has the patience of a saint (he needed to with me) and would always show me something time and time again until I finally understood it, it could of been twice, five times or even a hundred times. Jon really did teach me at my own pace. I passed both my theory and practical tests first time, I would honestly recommend Go Puffin to anyone!!! Thanks for all your help Jon, I'm sure I will see you about when i'm driving my Defender :P”
Oakley Satchell Carisbrooke High School “Finally managed to take my test after examiners arms had fixed and the weather had calmed down and thanks to Jon i passed. Jon's really friendly and easy to work with, he won't con you into more lessons than you need, he'll just make sure he's confident in your ability to pass. I'd use Go Puffin any day.”
Henry Shinkfield Freshwater Great drive Henry
Lisa Chiverton Freshwater Well Done Lisa
Mark Crook Carisbrooke “I can’t Believe it, I passed first time. Thanks jon for all your help. I will always recommend Go puffin driving School.”
Shaun Skipper Newport “Learning with Jon was fun and eventful, he made sure I understood what I was being told and supported me in my driving, thank you Jon. Oh, and I'm saving hard for my Pass Plus course, so I'll see you again soon.”
Chloe Baker Freshwater “I'm so pleased to have passed and first time too. All I can say is thanks so much Jon, it seems strange driving without you sitting next to me!”
Graham Reed Freshwater “After giving up on learning to drive over 10 years ago it was a relief to find a friendly instructor that made my lessons so enjoyable and relaxed. Jon helped me to test standard efficiently and built up my confidence on the road quickly. Many thanks Jon.”
Chris Shurmer Carisbrooke High School “I was looking forward to starting to drive, and Jon was the perfect man to teach me how. Jon is honest which helps a lot when trying to set realistic targets and with his excellent lessons he managed to break my bad driving habits and make me into a confident, competent driver. As well as the speedy road to success I also had a lot of fun with Jon as he is easy to talk to and has a great sense of humour. Thanks Jon!”
Alex Hoather Carisbrooke High School “Learning with Jon has been fantastic experience. He has developed habits and skills with me beyond test standard that will hopefully mean 'Safe driving for life'. Even when I felt despair he kept me positive, determined and focussed. Eventually it paid off! I would recommend Jon to anybody who is looking for an experienced and professional driving instructor that is also very easy to get on with. Cheers Jon and all the best!”
Frank Bagnall Cowes “Having failed 3 times in the past, and never really getting on with my instructors, or learning from them, I searched google and found ‘Go Puffin’ and was attracted to this school through the ‘recent success comments’. Jon helped me get to grips with the manoeuvres, by using simple techniques and guidelines, which work very well! I really enjoyed driving with Jon not only learning from him, but also socially. Jon is 'down-to-earth' and you can really have a laugh whilst driving with him. Cheers for the help Jon!”
Tom Marsland Totland 2 driver faults, great drive Tom!
Jamie Cherian Carisbrooke High School “At first my knowledge about driving was next to nothing but jon showed me all the techniques to be a good driver and get me to test standard in a relaxed but firm manner. He is also pretty funny and is really easy to talk to and I would recommend him to anyone out there. Thanks again Jon! ”
Thomas Gordine Carisbrooke “When I began learning to drive with Jon, I was a particularly nervous driver but with plenty of effort and patience on Jon’s part I built up the confidence necessary to take my test within a matter of weeks. As well as being a excellent driving instructor he is also a good bloke to have a laugh with as well. I would strongly recommend Jon to anyone who is learning to drive.”
Soraya Allen Totland Bay “PASSED FIRST TIME! The thought of learning to drive at first is daunting, but having Jon as a teacher took all that away and pretty soon I became confident on the roads. I have really enjoyed the fun and friendly lessons. Thanks so much Jon, I'll definitely always recommend Go Puffin Driving School!”
Jason Nobbs Carisbrooke “It seemed like I was never going to pass my test, but then Jon was recommended to me and his lessons gave me the confidence to know that I could get through the test without loosing the plot! Jon’s friendly and calm approach is one that I would recommend to anyone! Thanks for getting me through it, Cheers!”
Nicholas Drake Cowes “Jon was excellent in giving me a combination of his own experience and applying it to my driving. Everything is personal and is great to have lessons and chat too. Several of my friends had previously passed with Go Puffin which was great assurance for my start to success”
Dan Heath Freshwater “Cheers Jon for your patience and guidance and helping me to pass first time. Jon’s an awesome instructor and I would recommend Go Puffin to anyone. Thanks again.”
James Lucas Totland Bay “As a person of a slightly older disposition and someone who had a natural attraction to failure, it was a great relief to meet Jon when I did. I actually saw Jon on one of my unsuccessful tests. Jon, the bear of a man that he is, took me under his ample wing and showed me many extremely useful and practical techniques and before I knew it I was standing in front of his car pulling a big cheesy grin and throwing a peace sign. A big thank you to the man who goes by the minimalistic moniker of Jon. Thanks for helping this old duffer finally pass his test. Cheers mate.”
Siobhan Newman Carisbrooke High School “Thanks to the boundless patience of Jon I managed to pass my test. The lessons have a relaxed atmosphere which allows you to build up confidence quickly and learn at the right pace. So thank you Jon for getting me here, I really can't thank you enough!”
Alfie Callaghan Essex Good stuff Alf! Up the toon!
Amy Shurmer Carisbrooke High School Great Drive, Well Done Amy!
Zoe Anne Thomson Carisbrooke High School “Go Puffin was recommended to me by a friend. I had never driven a car before and was very nervous. However, Jon was a great instructor and taught me everything I needed to know, and I passed my test first time! Thanks for all your help Jon - I would recommend Go Puffin to anybody.”
Graham Maznik Wootton “I already had driving experience I was recommended Go Puffin from a friend. Jon was great and we got on really well. He focused in on my weaknesses and when I went for my test I felt very confident of passing. Thanks so much Jon.”
Ashley Mew Carisbrooke High School “I was very nervous when I started to learn to drive, but learning with Jon was easy and I soon felt comfortable driving. I can’t thank Jon enough for all his help and I would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive.”
Dan Barker Carisbrooke High School “I started with some driving experience, and aimed to pass within 6 weeks. With JP's brilliant help and guidance, my bad habits were eradicated and I was ready for my test. JP is a genuine, very honest guy. A great teacher and an absolute pleasure to learn with. I would recommend him any day. Cheers Jon.”
Jacob Priddle Carisbrooke High School I didn't know the first thing about driving when I started with Go Puffin. So we started from the beginning and I'm so glad I passed, thanks Jon.
Dan Wells Carisbrooke High School “I started driving with with Jon almost as soon as I was 17, I wanted to pass as quickly as I could before the summer holidays. I knew the road quite well from driving a scooter and got on quickly. With Jon's friendly and helpful instruction I passed in under six weeks! I enjoyed learning to drive with Go Puffin and would recommend it to anyone!”
Harry Trickey Wootton “I already had driving experience when I changed instructors to Jon. We made adjustments that enhanced my skills. I really needed my licence for my job, thanks Jon.”
Susan Lyness Ventnor “After taking an unsuccessful test a few years ago my confidence had gone. As a mum of 2, I badly needed to pass and Jon was great. He rebuilt my confidence and got me over the finish line. Thanks so much Jon.”
Philippa Yorke Totland Bay “I originally learnt to drive on the mainland and took an unsuccessful test. After leaving Uni Jon took me through my paces and I only needed to take the test once more to my huge relief! Now I'm using my driving skills in Canada. Cheers Jon!.”
Helen Davidson Yarmouth