Mike Joannou

Mike Joannou has been a driving instructor for many years and is a specialist automatic Instructor.

Mike Drives a Hyundai I20


I highly recommend BDS. The communication was clear throughout to let me know how my course would take place. My instructor, Mike, was experienced, patient and friendly. Mike encouraged me during my 20-hour course and gave me the confidence to pass first time with zero minors.

Elliott Wilson

Elliott Wilson

Thank you so much to my instructor Mike. Mike was so patient and calming, yet very informative and helped me so much. Now I've passed my test I'll miss our lessons! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend BDS driving school and Mike.

Natalie Ellse

Natalie Ellse

Absolutely amazing..... After having trouble with another company.... BDS managed to fit me in last minute My instructor was Mike he was very patient very supportive very clear with instructions..... Its amazing how much I learnt from him in such a short space of time.... Its a shame I didn't have my full journey with him... And today I passed my test first time... I couldn't have done it without Mike.... Thank you so much xx

Kirsty Deakin

Kirsty Deakin

I would highly recommend using B.D.S driving school. they are a very welcoming and friendly team and allowed me to work at my own pace. would like to say a big thank you to mike for all your patience and guidance. will be in touch soon as its now the wife's turn.

David Hodgkinson

David Hodgkinson

I passed my driving test first time with Mike, he was brilliant, so understanding and patient, explained everything in full detail and always encouraged me every step of the way. definitely give 5 stars . Would highly recommend Mike and BDS to anyone. Thank-you again to Mike for everything. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Linda Farren

Linda Farren

I had a great time learning to drive with my instructor Mike who took the time to teach me with the time I had and I passed my test after trying for so long definitely would recommend Blackpool Driving School

Daniel McCluskey

Daniel McCluskey

Passed my test today after a 20hour automatic crash course with Mike highly recommend 👌 I had previously done 2 tests prior and just didn't feel ready or confident. Mike was so calm and understanding he went through everything in such fine detail and went through things I just didn't understand. I 100% recommend Mike. I'm so excited to finally be able to get a car and enjoy family days out. Once again thankyou very much Mike 🥰 =

Claire Kenworthy

Claire Kenworthy

Well what can I say apart from the fact that BDS smashed it out the park on helping me pass my driving test ..my instructor mike was the driving force behind it all ..taught me everything i needed to know and was so helpful and guided me in the most professional way possible with a calm a relaxed atmosphere ..loved his little Hyundi i20 car so comfortable and easy to drive ..but yeah massive thanks to Mike for everything as without him a don't think I would have passed my test the guy is amazing and a credit to BDS ..thank you to everyone behind the scenes also as you all made this happen and help me pass my test ..thanks a lot guys ..kind regards Derek

Derek Depster

Derek Depster

My intensive course was with Mike Joannou, what an unbelievable man assisted me with what I needed, listened to where I felt I needed help and ensured I persevered with it. Kept me on course all week, any hiccups I had he made me repeat until it stuck. I passed with no minors and I couldn’t be happier. Mike also took time with me on a personal level and built a rapport with me regarding anything and everything really. Great experience, perfect result.

Callum Flatters

Callum Flatters

I highly recommend BDS. Mike my instructor was on top of everything and with very high standards for lessons. Mike is going to hand over to you 30+ years of driving and teaching experience, couldn't have asked for more. Very professional and knowledgeable.

Joseph Armagh

Joseph Armagh