Janet Mattinson
Janet
Janet is an automatic driving instructor based in Barnsley, offering lessons across much of the area including Worsborough, Athersley, Brampton Bierlow, and Elsecar. With a friendly and supportive teaching style, Janet helps learners build confidence on the road and develop the skills needed to pass their driving test successfully.
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"Highly recommend, I passed 1st time! Brilliant instructor, highly recommend. I had many lessons with Peter and I definitely believe that without him I would not have passed. He was so supportive."
— Charlotte Stevenson
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Check that they display a DVSA badge in the windscreen.
A green badge means they are fully qualified,
while a pink badge means they are a licensed trainee instructor.
Yes. Pink badge instructors are licensed by the DVSA to teach learners.
Many are simply waiting for their final Part 3 test date due to DVSA delays.
Most learners need around 40 to 45 hours of professional lessons,
although this can vary depending on confidence and previous experience.
Not always. A slightly higher hourly rate can work out cheaper overall
if you learn faster and need fewer lessons.
Piggybacking is when an instructor collects or drops off another pupil
during your lesson. Always ask whether lessons are fully one-to-one.
Yes. If you do not feel comfortable or feel your progress has stalled,
it is perfectly fine to switch instructors.
This depends on your goals and confidence.
Our guide on
whether you should learn automatic or manual
explains the differences in more detail.