In which areas do Apollo give lessons? We give lessons in the following postal localities and post codes. Apollo also accepts pupils and students studying at the following schools, colleges and universities
Abbots Leigh Almondsbury Arnos Vale Ashley Down Ashton Ashton Gate Avoncliff Avonmouth Aztec West Badminton School Bedminster Bedminster Down Bishopston Bishopsworth Bradley Stoke Brentry Brislington Bristol
Bristol City Academy Bristol Cathedral School Bristol University City of Bristol College Clevedon Clifton Clifton College Clifton Wood Colston School Coombe Dingle Cotham Downend Dundry Easton-in-Gordano Emersons Green Failand Filton Fishponds Frenchay Greenbank Hallen Hanham Henbury Hengrove Henleaze Horfield Hotwells Kingsdown (Bristol) Kingswood Leigh Woods Little Stoke Long Ashton Montpelier Nailsea Patchway Pill Pilning Portbury Portishead Queen Elizabeth Hospital School Red Maids School Redfield Redcliffe Redcliffe Sixth Form College Redland St Andrews
St Annes Park St. Brendan's Sixth Form College St George St Ursula's School Sea Mills Severn Beach Shirehampton Sneyd Park Southmead Southville Stapleton Stockwood Stoke Bishop Stoke Gifford Temple Meads Totterdown Tyndalls Park
University of the West of England (UWE) Westbury-on-Trym Westbury Park Whitchurch Wraxall
BS1 BS2 BS3 BS4 BS5 BS6 BS7 BS8 BS9 BS10 BS11 BS14 BS15 BS16 BS20 BS21 BS32 BS34 BS41 BS48
phone today, call free: 0800 088 7379
Why Should I choose Apollo?
- FREE------------------------ 20 lesson recaps (MSA)
- FREE-------------------------Driving Test Booking Service
- Only Fully Qualified DSA ADI Approved Driving Instructors registered with the Driving Standards Agency, DSA (no trainees)
- Member of the Driving Instructors Association, DIA
- Driving Instructors "Code of Conduct"
- Double lessons of 2 hours (help you make rapid progress)
- Intensive, semi-intensive driving courses (see Avon, Bristol and Clifton courses on prices page)
- One to One tuition, we do not carry passengers
- Non smoking environment (by law from 01/07/2007)
- Drivers record and appointment card
- Door to door pick-up (within the City and County of Bristol) outside by arrangement
- Mock Driving Test assessements
- Pupil recommendation scheme (reduce your lesson costs) £10 per introduction
- Pass Plus registered for your continued training
Have pupils given testimonials? Yes, the following are recent reviews:
All reviews are genuine and have been written by their named author. Any editorial changes are between brackets. In each case full names and e-mail addresses have been supplied.
To a Very High Standard - Many thanks to you Mark! The route to freedom can sometimes be a challenging one, but your wit and humour certainly made it a lot more enjoyable. Mark definitely has everything it takes to bring anyone to a very high standard. I now feel I am a good and safe driver. Looking forward to my Pass Plus lessons.By Julien, Clifton (2008)
Excellent Service - Excellent service. Very patient and calm. I felt more confident every lesson due to Mark's brilliant instruction. I would highly recommend!By: Reyana, Clifton (2008)
Highly Recommend Apollo Driving School - Mark is a wonderful instructor, fantastic at putting you at ease and instilling confidence in your driving ability.I would highly recommend Apollo Driving School to anyone who wants to learn to drive well and safely; and Mark's jokes certainly make the lesson time fly by!(Kay, I was only joking when I said.....)! By: Kay, Long Ashton (2008)
A First Time Pass - An extremely cool, calm and experienced instructor. Learning to drive with Mark will guarantee you a first time pass(Thanks Dale, even with your belief and positive attitude, unfortunately there are no guarantees when taking the driving test). By: Dale, Redland (2008)
No Regrets - Good, solid, efficient instruction with just the right balance between carrot and stick. Would recommend him (Mark) with no regrets.
(first time pass) By: James, Dundry (2008)
An Excellent Instructor - Mark is an excellent instructor. I found him very supportive and with the help of his knowledge and guidance, I passed first time!
By: Alice, Totterdown (2008)
Driving Myself around Bristol - Thank you for teaching me to drive over the last few months. It's been fun and difficult (Ah.... but we made it easier in the end) but I couldn't have done it (passed the driving test) without your help. I'm looking forward to finally driving myself around Bristol.
By: Annabelle, Clifton (2007)
Finally Passed my test! - Thank you very much for all your help and patience. Finally passed my test. I wouldn't have done it without your help and support. Good chatting to you - it helped alot in keeping me calm,( you did it Jen not me)! I definitely recommend Mark to anyone who is looking for a (driving) instructor.By: Jenneh, Clifton (2007)
Felt 150% Confident of Passing - Mark is an excellent instructor. Over the three months (including an intensive course), I had been learning with him, I feel I learnt all of the skills I needed to sail through my test, and felt 150% confident of passing. (passed first time). I would certainly recommend
Apollo Driving School to anyone. By: Sam, Pill, North Somerset (2007)
Passed First Time - I passed first time. I'm really happy. Mark is a good instructor and a really nice person. I will recommend him to friends.
By: Molly, Bristol City Centre (2007)
I Will Recommend Him - Mark is a brilliant driving instructor, friendly and very reliable. I will recommend him to all my friends and family. (passed first time - intensive course)! By: Sara, Brislington (2007)
I'm so Thrilled I Passed! - Thank you Mark for all the help, I'm so thrilled I passed! (my driving test). I can't wait to get out on the roads! (Fantastic, just go carefully, easy does it)! By: Hannah, St. Andrews (2007)
Built up my Skills and Confidence - Mark is a very patient and knowledgable instructor. The lessons gradually built up my confidence to pass my test. By: Sarah, St. Andrews/Ashley Down (2007)
Encouraging, Positive Attitude - Mark is always encouraging and has a positive attitude.Thanks.By: Rohini, Hotwells (2007)
Felt Well Prepared - Very Good. I was taken on when I moved to the area. Patient, practical advice at all stages of learning and felt well prepared for my test.By: Roy, Brislington (2007)
Pleased the Way Mark Taught me - I am pleased the way Mark taught me how to drive, he showed me all the stages I should know and made sure I was prepared. (passed first time).By: Stewart, Stockwood. (2007)
Helping me Pass - Thanks for everything, helping me pass. He's (Mark) the best person you could get to help you pass. I have already told one of my mates about him and he has already had his first lesson. Great bloke. (phew! thanks Brian).By: Brian, Bedminster (2007)
Professional and Enjoyable - Thank you Mark for helping me pass my test. Lessons were professional and enjoyable.By: Jason, Bedminster Down (2007)
Good Value for Money - Patient, friendly, professional, highly recommended. Good value for money.By: Bethany, Cotham (2007)
Passed on the First Try - Mark is a very good instructor; patient and friendly. I'm very pleased with the result.; passed on the first try! Thanks Mark. By: Jon, Cotham (2007)
Passed my Test - I 'm feeling really happy, I have just passed my test. By: Rhiannon, Clifton (2007)
Passed First Time - Thanks for the driving lessons Mark. I could follow the instruction easily, (passed first time). I would recommend all my friends to Mark who I think is a very good instructor. By: Chris, Bedminster (2007)
Pass My Test - Many thanks to Mark at Apollo Driving School for helping me pass my driving test! Not only does he have the patience of a saint but he was able to talk me through everything so I understood it completely. By: Sarah, Horfield (2007)
phone, free call: 0800 088 7379
What standards do Apollo uphold? Apollo Driving School
upholds the following Code of Conduct:
- All tuition is given in line with the DSA guidelines
- Use of up to date teaching methods
- Keep a drivers record card to track progress
- Maintain lesson dates and timings ( as far as possible, see
below)
- Will contact pupil if delayed eg. by roadworks/ traffic congestion
( will phone ahead if possible when the lesson will be delayed by more than 15 minutes)
- Comply with the Highway code and maintain a polite, professional
and respectful attitude towards pupils and other road users.
- Give you a lesson of one to one tuition
- Will not carry passengers on your lesson
- Will dress appropriately. Clean and presentable
- Keep the tuition vehicle clean and tidy and in good condition
Adhere to Apollo Driving School's terms and conditions (available
on request).
Which type of car is used for lessons?
We use the latest model Renault Clio Dynamique
1.5dCi (manual gear box) with the Style and Handling packs for
your comfort
Dual controls fitted
Power steering
It's also fitted with Air Con for freshness in
Summer and keeps the windows clear when its wet!
It's modern, comfortable, easy to drive
Less than 120 gms CO2 means this car is one of the greenest "on the market" today.
From next October this car can enter London's congestion charge area FOC on production of a £10 registration fee.
Which professional associations are represented at Apollo Driving School?
The instructors at Apollo Driving School are members
of the Driving Instructors Association DIA
Mark is currently Vice-Chairman of the Bristol Driving Instructors Association
All instructors at Apollo are fully qualified approved driving instructors registered with the DSA |