What The L Driving School
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What The L Driving School
52 St Andrews Dr, Stoke-on-Trent
# What The L Driving School
What The L Driving School is an independent driving instruction business based in Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, jointly owned by Mark Bentley and Jacqui Smith. With 40 years of combined experience, they provide comprehensive driver training across manual and automatic vehicles to learners of all abilities.
The school distinguishes itself through its commitment to creating a relaxed, confidence-building environment—particularly beneficial for nervous drivers or those experiencing test anxiety. Their Grade A instructors hold BTEC Level 4 accreditation in driver coaching and education, alongside BTEC Level 3 Adult Education awards. Importantly, they offer multilingual instruction in Urdu, Punjabi, and Turkish, making quality driving education accessible to non-fluent English speakers.
Beyond standard learner lessons, What The L offers specialist services including Pass Plus courses, refresher driving, and instructor training through their ORDIT team. They're RoSPA-accredited for advanced driving techniques and hold fleet training accreditation for corporate driver assessments. The school also provides BTEC Safe Driving qualifications, catering to both individual learners and business fleets.
Their approach integrates theory training and uses local Stoke-on-Trent roads to maintain lesson engagement. Student testimonials highlight their patient, professional teaching style and approachable demeanour. With competitive pricing and flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend availability, What The L positions itself as a comprehensive, experienced driving training provider serving the wider Stoke-on-Trent community.
What The L Driving School is an independent driving instruction business based in Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, jointly owned by Mark Bentley and Jacqui Smith. With 40 years of combined experience, they provide comprehensive driver training across manual and automatic vehicles to learners of all abilities.
The school distinguishes itself through its commitment to creating a relaxed, confidence-building environment—particularly beneficial for nervous drivers or those experiencing test anxiety. Their Grade A instructors hold BTEC Level 4 accreditation in driver coaching and education, alongside BTEC Level 3 Adult Education awards. Importantly, they offer multilingual instruction in Urdu, Punjabi, and Turkish, making quality driving education accessible to non-fluent English speakers.
Beyond standard learner lessons, What The L offers specialist services including Pass Plus courses, refresher driving, and instructor training through their ORDIT team. They're RoSPA-accredited for advanced driving techniques and hold fleet training accreditation for corporate driver assessments. The school also provides BTEC Safe Driving qualifications, catering to both individual learners and business fleets.
Their approach integrates theory training and uses local Stoke-on-Trent roads to maintain lesson engagement. Student testimonials highlight their patient, professional teaching style and approachable demeanour. With competitive pricing and flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend availability, What The L positions itself as a comprehensive, experienced driving training provider serving the wider Stoke-on-Trent community.
Services offered
Manual and automatic driving lessonsPass Plus coursesRefresher driving lessonsDriving instructor trainingFleet driver training and assessmentsRoSPA advanced driving trainingBTEC Safe Driving qualificationsMultilingual instruction (UrduPunjabiTurkish)