James gave me clear driving instruction. I had a regular two hour lesson once a week while I was in sixth form and then was able to continue with more flexible lessons through taking cancellations once I had gone away to university. Even after I had moved away I was able to get generally at least one and often several more lessons a week. We started near my house with the basics and then advanced to different roads around York. I felt consistently challenged but never pushed to do anything beyond my capabilities. In the run up to my test we also did lots of practise tests which I found particularly useful. James gave me resources to study for my theory test. Because of these I was able to study effectively and pass first time. James taught me very thoroughly and to a high standard valuing both safety and precision with driving. I also passed my driving test first time because of a combination of James' rigorous teaching and practise on my part. read more

I passed my driving exam with Varney Driving School. James is a really friendly and supportive teacher. He provides excellent insights in how to improve your driving skills and is very paitent and reassuring. For anyone with learning difficulties I would especially recommend James as I have dyslexia and ADHD which James puts into consideration and helps you through the extra challenges that can cause when learning to drive. Overall, Varney Driving School is a great instructor and a great guy. read more

Patient, thorough and considerate, I cannot recommend James enough. As an older learner, I appreciate his ability to adapt the lessons to match your unique style of learning. I also liked his focus on getting you to first understand the reasons behind the rules of the road instead of just telling you to drive a certain way. Because of that, I have passed my test feeling confident that I have good technique and can drive safely. read more

I passed my test with James last summer. He had been my instructor for a long time due to lockdowns, breaks and other circumstances causing me to need longer time learning. He was extremely attentive, informative and overall a very friendly person. I would highly recommend him as a driver instructor, as helped me pass my test but more importantly taught me to be a safe and sensible driver. read more

Great instructor, I felt comfortable and at ease even in stressful situations. Methods of instruction were easy to follow and easy to pick up, I passed first time. Very patient and well planned lessons, made me feel confident and competent. Would highly recommend! read more

Learning with James was such a positive experience. He's incredibly patient and teaches in a very structured, educational way that really sticks. I'm autistic and can get overwhelmed, but he always made sure I felt safe and in control. Couldn't recommend him more! read more

First time pass with only 2 driving faults! James has a really unique way of tailoring his teaching style which really helped me understand driving with him. He really created a layer of friendship between us which didn't make lessons feel like lessons at all. read more

James has been a great instructor and helped improve my driving by making the lessons fun and engaging, with some challenging moments in between but over all he is a good driving instructor and would recommend for anyone wanting to learn to drive read more

James was an amazing driving instructor and made the lessons fun and engaging. I very much looked forward to my lessons and was always welcomed to ask questions. I passed first time and would highly recommend him as an instructor. read more

Simply can't fault James' methods and demeanour as an instructor. He put me at ease and prepared me well for my test and I passed first time with him after failing three with other instructors. Highly recommended read more

James is an excellent driving instructor, adapting his teaching style to fit me and make me into a safe and confident driver - and I passed my test first time. Cannot recommend enough! read more

James was very supportive and restored my driving confidence. He tailored my lessons perfectly and I passed on my first test with him, thoroughly recommend! read more

James was a great instructor, patient with me even when i kept making the same mistakes. Lessons were always fun and i would highly recommend to others. read more

James was fab with my shy son, very patient and calm. James was always on time and never let us down. We are delighted our son has passed his test. read more

I would highly recommend Varney Driving School. James is very supportive and patient and his teaching methods prepared me well for the test.

Very high quality of teaching, felt fully prepared for my test and confidently passed first time. Fully worth the price of tutoring.

Absolutley amazing driving Instructor! Can not recommend enough. Patient, calm and adapts to individual need. Thank you James.

James was very patient with me, taught me really well and was very patient if he had to repeat things more than once

Lessons were fun and interesting and I passed first time in York after taking a long break due to moving and covid