Mike Parris
Driving Instructor - Harrogate & Knaresborough
I’m Mike. I have a varied background that has involved both teaching and driving; I thought it was about time I combined the two so I could bring together my wide experience and extensive skills.
I have been driving a car for 34 years and also hold my PCV licence to drive a bus - this has given me a great appreciation for the wide variety of road users and potential hazards that learners will encounter. Additionally, I spent 12 years serving with the police force as a Special Constable; I particularly enjoyed the time I spent with the Roads Policing Group, but it also gave me first-hand experience of the results of poor driving and sparked a passion for road safety.
I have a background in music education, teaching drums in local schools for many years and to a wide range of students, some with additional needs. This experience taught me the vital importance of adapting my lessons to the individual and helped me to develop a patient and supportive teaching style. When you learn to drive with me, I will ensure that every lesson has a structure and a goal - I will help you to pass your test and set you up with a skill for life!
As I have lived in Harrogate and Knaresborough for over 40 years, I have an excellent knowledge of the area’s roads and can design a wide range of busy and quieter routes to help you learn to drive in any situation.
Mike Parris
Recent Reviews
I found Learn Driving UK on the internet/social media. I feel so happy that I passed my driving test first time. I would rate him 100/100. Mike has every feature a driving instructor should have. So kind and patient and explained everything.
I found Learn Driving UK and Mike Parris through Google Search. I passed my driving test first time with Mike in Knaresborough. I feel very happy and confident. Mike was a great instructor. He was extremely helpful and explained things clearly. I would 100% recommend anyone to Learn Driving UK.
Mike Parris at Learn Driving UK was recommended to me. I passed first time in Knaresborough. Mike was a very good driving instructor. I feel really confident now I have passed. I would highly recommend Mike and Learn Driving UK.
I passed my driving test at the first attempt in Knaresborough. Mike Parris was recommended to me by a friend. Mike was super calm and composed, friendly and bubbly to chat with.
I could not have asked for a better driving instructor. Mike was calm, understanding and has plenty of experience. This helped build my confidence without me even realising.