learning to drive and after you have passed.

passing your driving test

2010-07-20T16:32:00.000+01:00

Well done to SU who passed last week and good look with the rest of your driving.
So people patience and persistance does pay off.

passing your test

2010-07-06T13:17:00.000+01:00

Hi folks so on the 3rd of this month A PASS well done Sue. It takes hard work alot of effort and perseverance all of which gets you a pass in the end. Some people can go a couple of weeks or more and still drive to test standard, some people need to drive more often, at the end of the day its up to the pupil.
So heads up people !! concentrate a little harder and you'll all get there.

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2010-07-06T13:12:00.002+01:00

Driving with a positive attitude

2010-06-29T13:54:00.000+01:00

Driving safely is very important in this day and age, with increasing amounts of traffic coming on to Britians roads.A good attitude and good knowledge of the rules of the road are ESSENTIAL.
Driving tests involve the same attitudes and skills. So the last thing you want to do is go on your test wondering weather or not you are good enough ???? Whilst on your test you will have to deal with situations in different places as they arise. This must be done safely and confidently, to show you are aware of whats going on around you. I had a pupil today on test who thought she had failed very early on in the test, ( she had not failed at this point ) so a few minutes later she failed in a different place !! So what i'm saying is if something goes wrong , sort it out as safely as you can and keep your driving to a high standard. When you arrive back at the test centre THEN you can find out your result.
If you have got as far as the TEST CENTRE with me then you will pass. Its all about on the day, so a good positve attitude is essential.

driving tests this month.

2010-06-23T17:24:00.000+01:00

well at least Englands had some luck, maybe it will rub off on the lucky 2 pupils at the end of this month??

world cup tops 2010

2010-06-18T12:41:00.000+01:00

driving and the rain

2010-06-18T12:19:00.000+01:00

Well i thought it was summer now and the rain keeps coming. Don't drive up other drivers arses and watch for pedestrians near puddles. Make sure your wipers are in good nic and all your lights work, thats ya lot for today, come on wheres the sun ???

summertime driving

2010-06-17T12:40:00.000+01:00

Summertime returns again and i am lovin the sun and warmer weather, who knows how long it will last this time ? I prefer the summer its a pleasure to be out doors,my kids are the same.
Another NEW pupil starts tomorrow, could still handle a few more. Ahh well duty calls,roll on the weekend out wi the lads,fathers day and my birthday,summertime officially begins on June 21.

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2010-06-13T12:41:00.000+01:00

driving tests this month.

2010-06-13T12:33:00.000+01:00

Well so far no luck, or should i say very unlucky . So good luck to Nic on monday ! Hope you have more luck than England did.

driving tests this month.

2010-06-08T19:29:00.000+01:00

Ok first pupil up for test tomorrow, fingers crossed. The rest of the week looks a little dull , the same as the weather,good luck to ENGLAND on saturday. Oh yeh looks like my day out at Blackpool is off due to bad weather and lack of funds !!!!

driving tests this month.

2010-06-07T20:34:00.000+01:00

Hi folks, got a driving test this wednesday, hope she passes.Also one next week and then one at the end of the month.
A couple a days off this week , might have a day out in blackpool then england first game on sat , time for some mates round an some beers. I'll fill you all in on ant interesting results or motorway stories before the weekend.

driving tests this month.

2010-06-03T16:35:00.000+01:00

Three lucky people on test this month , 2 at eccleshill and 1 at heaton. Good luck to everyone you all deserve to pass.

schools out ! DRIVE CAREFULLY

2010-06-01T09:03:00.000+01:00

Ok how can you tell schools are off ? I wreckon theres at least 75% less traffic in town centres and high street roads,so many people already use cars to get kids to school when thet could walk.
So less traffic but more kids to look out for all day!! So stay alert in areas where there maybe lots of kids. As a driving instructor myself, less traffic is always easier to deal with but i still have a high rate of awareness at all times.

Enjoy the quiet roads while it lasts.

driving round roundabouts

2010-05-28T15:13:00.000+01:00

So how come i have been cut up twice in one day on the same roundabout ???
LOOK for signs on your approach so you know which lane to be in. Always give way to the right or anything already on the roundabout and please signal in the correct place at the corect time. Improper use of signals makes everyones life difficult. Don't drive round them at speed go at a safe speed so you are aware of who is where on the roundabout, take your time, when you have mirror signalled in the correct place and left the roundabout, then build your speed up safely.
If in doubt don't stick your nose out, wait for a safe gap. its not that hard........is it !!!

driving on bank holidays

2010-05-27T21:48:00.000+01:00

Hi , i'll make this short and sweet, not working this bank holiday for the first time in a long time. So am i going anywhere for the day in the car ??? ERRRRRR NO, because everyone does and it brings out the muppets by the dozen, a nice chilled out day in the fresh air with my kids, job done.

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2010-05-25T21:15:00.000+01:00

the official theory test kit

2010-05-25T21:13:00.000+01:00

motorway driving and the hazards

2010-05-25T21:05:00.000+01:00

hi folks < had a nice day out in Alton Towers yesterday and surprisingly very few problems on the roads.
A beautiful sunny day and left at eight. I came across the usual non mirror lookers that just move in an out without looking. Then theres the drivers who forget they do actually have small flashing orange lights to tell other road users when they are about to change lane or direction.So off at J28 and the usual tractor driver, just a little patience required here to pass when theres a safe opportunity.
Two and a quarter hours and all the thrill of the rides and the expensive food "LOL".
Some great rides which , i have to say " left me a little worse for wear".So fed and watered for the return trip. Back down the B roads and safely on to the M1. Hello here we go MR.I CAN'T AFFORD A HANDS FREE KIT appeared at 80 mph , scary and out of my way quickly.Then more of what i experienced on the way down,with a little tiredness thrown in. The beast thing is to stop in a safe place , eg the nearest services. If your still a distance , wind your window down, turn some good music on, stay alert. It pnly takes a second to never see the next servie station. Driving at high speeds takes constant concentration.
Two hours later, home safe, showered and a cold beer. A great time had by all !

drivinging safely in warm weather

2010-05-23T16:21:00.000+01:00

drivinging safely in warm weather

2010-05-23T16:20:00.000+01:00

driving on sundays

2010-05-23T15:54:00.000+01:00

Well a short one for now. Sundays used to be quieter than the rest of the days, you tend to find every day is the same now. You got to d the same things on sundays as the rest of the week. Stay alert plan ahead , look out for the muppets ( idiots that have forgotten how to drive safely) and all the normal things you should always be doing.

Ah well back to the sunshine and a lazy day for a change.

drivers and their attitude !!

2010-05-21T18:39:00.000+01:00

One of the biggest problems teaching people how to drive is making sure they develope the right attitude. Always treat other drivers how you expect to be treated even if they don't ! What goes around comes around!

A good attitude is esssential to developing your driving skills and knowledge.Always expecting the unexpected is a good idea, go slower through the smaller gaps, look out for doors opening and pedestrians walking out. Take your time , be polite and patient with other road users. If someone cuts you up don't lower yourself to giving the the old finger it all leads to road rage, gwtting wound up doesn't help anyone,stay safe and drive safely by planning ahead. The warmer weather we are getting also means you got to keep cool in more ways than one.

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2010-05-21T18:27:00.000+01:00

funny driving clip

2010-05-20T16:50:00.002+01:00