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Changes to the Practical Driving Test from 4th October 2010
As you may be aware the Practical Driving Test will change slightly on the 4th of Ocotber this year. It will involve a 10 minute independent drive where candidates will be given a series of directions or asked to follow signs for the 10 minute duration. I will be giving out information that I have about the changes to people during lessons and if you want more information please visit the dsa website and follow the link for independent driving.
You can also watch a video about what will happen during the test and this is available on youtube.com In the search part of the website type in "independent driving in the test" and it will give the video to watch.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask me and as I find out more information closer to the changes I will inform people as soon as possible.
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Driving Test Passed
Great news when Rachele Comrie passed her driving test on Tuesday 10th August with only 1 minor fault. Well done to you and your dad for taking you out and top up your driving whilst i was away on holiday. Your driving was excellent and was no surprise to me whn you passed with only 1 minor. Hope you enjoy your driving!
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Theory Test Done and Dusted
Over the last few weeks well done to Katie Leckie, Jonathan Condie and Holly for passing their Theory Tests. Great news for you all and lets hope you find the Practical test as straight forward as the theory test.
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Practical Test Complete
Paddy passed his driving test at the first time of asking on Wed 16th June with only 3 minor faults. Brilliant drive Paddy and i loved the way that during your lessons you really pushed yourself to get better and better. It really paid off on the day of your test. Well done and safe driving in the future.
Driving Test Complete
Well done to Steven Sime on passing his driving test on Monday 7th June 2010. You really deserved to pass and was delighted to see you do it. Have seen you out and about loads of times, your mum will be wondering if she will ever get her car back! Hope you enjoy your freedom steven.
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Theory Test Complete
Well done to Rachele Comrie, Jordan Love and Georgina Hughes for passing their Theory test first time. Really pleased for you all and the studying you put in paid off. One down one to go now. Lets hope for the same result for the practical test!
Driving Test Done!!
Well done to Laura Martin for passing her driving test on Wednesday 5th of May. I remember Laura when you were a wee girl and your dad helped me to fix my first car a wee ramshackle of a Nova. He spent so much time on that piece of, well you know!! So was delighted to see you drive so well and work really hard to impove your driving, and the hard work paid off and hope you enjoy driving for many years to come. Mobile phone anyone?
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Another Person For The Open Road!
Brilliant news when Julie Wagstaff passed her driving test on Friday 16th of April. Well done Julie, your hard work paid off and I was delighted to see a big smile on your face when you had finished and passed. You can now drive to the Airdrie games with a smile on your face, not sure how long it will last once you get there though!!
Driving Test Complete First Time!
Well done to Katie Rankin for passing her driving test at the first time of asking on Tuesday 30th of March. Your attitude and approach to your driving katie was first class and you got what you deserved on the day of your test. It shows that a calm and confident approach to the driving test pays off very well indeed! Enjoy your driving.
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Another Ist Time Pass
Great news when Andy Watt passed his driving test on the first go on Monday 22nd of March with only 5 minor faults. Was delighted for you Andy but also very confident you would pass. Your attitude and focus was first class and you were so determined to pass and done it pretty easily. Hope you enjoy driving your wee car. All the best.
1st Time Pass
A big well done to Ross Hunter who passed his Practical driving test at the first time of asking on Wednesday 17th of March with a very impressive 2 minor faults. A bit of pressure on you Ross seeing your sister passed first time with me but you rose to the challenge and drove brilliantly. All the best for the future Ross and hope you and Amy have no arguments over who gets the car when you both want to go out!! All the best there!!
Theory Done!
Well done to Steven Sime for passing his theory test at the first opportunity. Great news Steven, lets hope you find the Practical test just as comfortable!!
Driving Test Complete
Congragulations and all credit is due to Claire Cunningham for passing her driving test on Wednesday 3rd of February with only 6 minor faults to her name. You will be the first to admit it wasn't an easy ride but moving instructor is always difficult to do. I am just very pleased that i was able to give you some pointers and help improve your driving to allow you to pass your test. I gave you the pointers but you did the rest, so very well done.
Safe driving in the future
Practical Test Passed 1st Time!!
Brilliant news when Fiona Elliot passed her Driving Test at the first time of asking on Thursday 28th of January 2010 with a great drive incurring only 4 minor faults. Couldn't have been more pleased for you Fiona, your hard work, determination, even grumpyness at times made you a pleasure to teach!!
Know you will be out driving about in your wee car!! Bloody Micra drivers!!
Theory Test Done and Dusted!!
Well done to Andy Watt and Laura Martin for passing their theory test over the last few days. Good luck with the next part of your driving experience!!
Driving Test Complete
Well done to Alex Neravshiv for passing his practical driving test on Tuesday 19th January. Great to see you do so well on the day Alex and something that you worked hard to get. Coming from another instructor is always difficult and there were a few things to sort and work on but with hard work and patience you gor your reward.
Good to seeing you doing pass plus with me, hope you enjoy!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
I would just like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year. This year has been a very good one and am looking forward to next year and helping people become good drivers and passing their test. If you have taken lessons and passed, well done and enjoy your freedom, if you are taking lessons at present keep going and hopefully together a pass is just around the corner.
Happy 2010!
steven
First Time Pass
Well done to Steven Hood for passing at the first attempt on Monday 14th December with only 2 minor faults. A great blend of good driving, confidence, ability and patience got you your reward. Very well deserved!! You can now look forward to driving in to work, and not rely on lifts anymore!!
Good December Start
A good start to December when Katie Shevlin passed her driving test with only 7 minor faults on the 2nd December. Great drive Katie, the lessons and practice with your dad really paid off and credit is due to you for trying to improve your driving right up to the test. It worked!!
Theory Tests Over and Done
Well done to Tammy Robertson and Fiona Elliot on passing their theory test in the last couple of weeks. Big hurdle overwith and can now leave you to focus on your driving!
Another One For The Open Road
Kathleen Shevlin passed her driving test on the 27th of November. One of the most nervous people i have seen on the day of a test but if you beleive in your driving and take one thing at a time you get your reward. This is exactly what you did! Some ups and downs in lessons but was really chuffed for you in passing. Hope you enjoy driving your wee car. All the best.
Driving Test Complete
Graham Blades passed his driving test on the 25th of November 2009. Well done Graham, great drive on the day and really deserved, your driving had been spot on for the run up to your test and you got your reward. Hope you enjoy your driving for many years to come.
Another 1st time pass
Well done to Amy Cunningham who passed her driving test on the 22nd of October at the first go. Although really nervous, a bit of confidence and a clear head won the day. Really pleased for you amy, now you can drive your son anywhere and everywhere. Keep safe!
1st Time Pass
Well done to Andrew Guild who passed this Practical test at the first time of asking on the 8th of Ocotber with a brilliant pass with only 3 minor faults. Your driving on the day was exceptional Andy and you really deserved to pass. It was a short lived time with myself, you passed your theory quickly and then flew through the driving test. All credit is due to you. Good to see you out there the day after you passed your test driving about. Enjoy!!
Theory Done and Dusted
Well done to Andy Guild on passing his theory test at the first time of asking. Well done, lets hope the same result for the driving test.
Driving Test Complete
Great news on Thursday 24th of September when Zak Gilloguily passed his practical driving test. Great for you Zak and you drove very well on the day. Hope you enjoy your driving for many years to come. Well Done!
Driving Test Success
Well done to Gavin who passed his driving test at the first time of asing with only 1 minor fault on Monday 17th August. Your driving was first class on the day of your test and you worked very hard to get to the right standard. It paid off!!
Enjoy your driving in the future, keep safe!! You know what i mean!
Theory Test Complete.
Over the last few weeks Amy, Julie Wagstaff, Greame Blades have all passed their theory test. Well done to you all and good luck with the next phase of your driving.
Driving Test Complete
Congragulations to Rachel Brown who passed her driving test on Monday 10th of August. Well done Rachel, you doubted that you would pass but you showed great determination and a lot of self belief to push on and get your goal. It just shows that your hard work pays off.
Hear you have a wee car coming, hope you enjoy driving it. Good luck for the future.
1st Time Success
Well done to Grant Adam for passing his driving test at the firat time of asking on Monday 3rd August. A lot of pressure on him after his 3 cousins had passed first time with me but stood up to it brilliantly. A huge change in your driving since coming with myself and a huge amount of work on both our parts but well worth it on the day.
Looking forward to doing pass plus and to to see you out on the open road. All the best for your driving in the future.
Driving Test Success
Well done to Anne Cassidy on passing her driving test on Tuesday 14th July. Great to see you passed Anne and a joy to see you have a car and out driving about. It wasn't easy but achievable abd a great amount of credit is due to you. Hope you enjoy your driving for many years to come. Only 16 years till young Gavin starts!!
Happy Holidays Everyone
Its been a good 6 months so far and with the driving test getting harder its been great to see the standards of driving improving as well. Its not an easy thing to do but everyone i have been teaching recently has really knuckeled down and been trying really hard. Its great to see because it gives us more time to have a laugh and enjoy lessons. Thats the way it should be. If your taking lessons just now keep going, you will only get better and if your not taking lessons, give me a phone and get started.
May I take the opportunity to wish everyone a happy Summer and enjoy your holidays if your off somewhere. I am on holiday from the 15th of July for 2 weeks for a well deserved rest!!
3rd Hendry to Pass
After teaching his Aunt(Lynn) and brother(Craig) another Hendry has hit the open road with Stuart Hendry passing his driving test on Friday 12th June 09. Great drive Stuart and well deserved. It wasn't easy but we got there and your standard of driving never wavered, it was always really high. You can now enjoy driving about without me pestering you any more and can fish in more further away places now you can drive. All the best mate and keep safe.
1st Time Pass
A big well done to Amy Hunter for passing her practical driving test at the first time of asking on the 11th of June 09. Brilliant drive on the day of your test Amy and was so pleased that your got what you wanted. It shows that you don't need to take racing lines and drive like Lewis Hamilton to get from A to B!!
In all seriousness though your driving was so good on the lead up to your test that i didn't expect any other outcome than what you achieved. Enjoy driving your new car, tell your dad to take his jeep now!!
Another For The Open Road
Great news for Chris Smith who passed his driving test on Tuesday 9th June 09. Well done Chris, we cam up through a couple of obsticales during our lessons and your did great to overcome them. A great deal of credit is due to you. Hope you enjou your driving in the future. Make sure you don't drive with your goalie gloves on!!
Practical Test Success
Well done to Linzi Charnley for passing her driving test on Wednesday 2rd of June 09. Your driving was top drawer Linzi and you had a really natural edge to your driving which is difficult to get and for me made really easy to teach. Make sure you give your mum and dad a big pat on the back as well for the time they put in. Looking forward to your invite for a party otherwise I ll tell your mum about utube!!
Test Pass
Brilliant news for Laura Sefton who passed her driving test on the 15 th of May 09 at the first time of asking. Was delighted for you Laura and all the hard work we put in paid off and the test was timed to perfection. Was so pleased you stayed calm and didn't rush as thats the way to do it and pass. And so you proved! Remember and share the petrol money with Craig!!
Driving Test Success
Well done to Rhea who passed her test on the 22nd of April 09. Geat drive Rhea knew you would do it. Your driving improved no end when we were out on lessons and you thoroughly deserved to pass. Hope you enjoy getting out on your own and driving about. All the best for the future.
1st Time Pass Again
Great news on the 3rd of April 09 when David Montgomerie passed his driving test in the 1st go. Your driving was excellent and a joy to teach, you picked things up so easily and considering the incredibly difficult time you had previous in your personal life it was a brilliant achievement. Mind and give your dad a pat on the back as well!
Practical Test Success!
Well done to Claire Robb who passed her driving test on 6th April 09. Brilliant Claire, great drive and kept calm and composed throughout your test and got the sucess you deserved. Was a good laugh out on lessons and that makes it all the better that you passed. Enjoy your driving and your wee car!
Another For The Open Road
Lynn Hendry passed her Practical Driving Test on Saturday 14th of March at the first time of asking with a great drive. Always can be difficult teaching your friends but we had good fun linked in with the serious parts of the driving and made to be a great combination. Good to see you out and about in your new car.
Driving Test Complete
Well done to Fiona Hood who passed her driving test first time on the 18th of Febuary 09 with only 6 minor faults. Delighted for you Fiona and great to see you out and about driving your Grandaughter about. You worked really hard to get it and are now reaping your rewards. Hope you enjoy your driving for many years to come.
Driving Test Done!
Well done to Christine Woods for passing her driving test at the first time of asking on the 6th of Feb 09. A great achievemnt in a short space of time Christine and was really deserved. Your driving was excellent. Hope you enjoy your driving.
Theory Test Complete
Congragulations are due to Rachel Brown, Anne Cassidy, Craig Sefton, Stuart Hendry and Claire Robb over the last few weeks for passing their theory test. Well done everyone, the driving test is not far away now!!
2 In 2 Days
Another first time pass, this time from Aaron McCaffery. Aaron passed on wednesday the 19th of November with only 5 minor faults. A bit of concentration and again good driving were the key. Will miss your fashion sence in the car and your good humour and hope you enjoy your driving for many years to come.
Test Passed First Time
All credit and congragulations are due to Alexander Montgomerie for passing his Practical Driving Test at the first time of asking on Tuesday 18th of November. With just 4 minor faults to your name it was a great drive. I was very confident you would pass as you have been trying so hard to keep improving and not just wanting to scrape passed. You showed that hard work and good driving are a good combination. Hope you enjoy driving your new car!
Test Over And Done!
Great news on Tuesday 28th of October when Heather Cargill passed her driving test. Knew you would do it Heather, I had more faith than you I think though!! Your driving was great and you really deserved to pass. Invincible!!
One For The Open Road!
Well done to Gavin Sneddon for passing his driving test on Tuesday 21st of October 2008. I don't need to tell you how happy I was that you passed , you saw my face when you were told!! Never found it that easy to pick up but your sheer will and determination not to be beaten was incredible and all credit is due to you. Was delighted to see you out driving a few days later. All the best for the many driving years to come.
Test Passed
Gerry Smith passed his driving test on Monday 29th of September. Was really pleased for you Gerry, your driving had really improved on the run up to your test and was delighted that you got your reward. All the best for your driving in the future.
Practical Test Complete
Well done to Daniel Leggett who passed his driving test on the 22nd of September 2008. Great news for you daniel, a combination of hard work and determination got you through. Have not seen you out of your car since you passed your test. Hope you enjoy it.
Driving Test Passed
Well done to Melissa Gillogiley for passing her driving test on Sunday 7th of September with a brilliant 3 minor faults. Was really pleased for you Melissa, your driving has been first class for a while and really deserved to pass. All the hard work has paid off from me and your mum taking you out.
Hope you enjoy your driving for many years to come.
Theory Over
Anne Cassidy worked really hard and got her reward by passing her Theory Test at the first time of asking. Well done Anne lets hope the driving test has the same result.
Another Driver On The Road
Well done to Keith Provan for passing his driving test on the 27th of August. Really deserved to pass on the day Keith and shows that if you concentrate and put into practice driving safe you get the rewards!
At times a struggle and at times really good, was really pleased you listened to the advice I gave you the week before your test. It really paid off. Well done and safe driving.
Practical Driving Test Complete
John Gault passed his driving test on the 21st of August with only 8 minor faults. Really delighted for you John, your driving has been first class and even thought you did not feel that your drive was great on your test you did more than enought to pass.
John thought he had failed within the first 5 minutes but never gave up and kept going to the bitter end still thinking that he had failed. The look on your face after he told you you had passed was priceless!!
Enjoy driving in the future.
Another Past First Time
Well done to Jonathan Weir who passed his Practical Driving Test on the 19th of August at the first time of asking with only 10 minor faults. Great news for you J and was delighted to see you pass. It was not easy having an extra examiner in the car (he was marking the examiner) but you rose to the challenge and performed really well.
Hope you enjoy your driving in the future and make sure you teach Chris all the right habits!!
Theory Test Complete
Well done to Jonathan, Aaron and Chris fro passing their Theory Test over the last few weeks. Good to see you past that bit guys and all the best with the next part.
First Time Pass
Well done to Ross Taggert who passed his Driving Test at the first attempt on the 12th Of August 2008. Overall Ross, your driving was to a great standard and you really deserved to pass. I would have been really suprised if you had failed.
You were a good example of someone who picked up the driving elements very easily but kept trying to improve your driving right up until the day of your test. It paid off!!
Thank goodness you don't have to go through the Theory again, eh?
Another Driver On The Road
Well done to Mandy Donaldson who passed her driving test on Friday 8th of August with just 7 minor faults. I always remember the first day of your lessons when you were very nervous and asked if I would be ok with a nervous driver. Well I hope I showed you that although nervous you were able to enjoy, learn and put into practice what I said to you.
You can now enjoy driving to work instead of getting everyone dropping you off!!
Enjoy
Passed In Style
Great news when Wee Barry Horn passed his prectical Driving Test at the first time of asking on Saturday 28th of June 2008. Brilliant drive on the day of you test and was shown when you only had 4 minor faults on your test sheet.
I knew you would pass that day because of your attitude on the day of your test. You wanted no minor faults and that is the level that you tried to get to, you very nearly suceeded!
Hope you enjoy all your freedom and driving in the future.
Test Complete
Mark King passed his driving test on the 18th of June 2008 with very few minor faults in a great drive. Really pleased for you Mark, you put in alot of hard work and effort and it really paid off. It is always strange teaching some of your friends but really enjoyed our lessons and was a really good laugh.
Hope to see you picking me up from time to time in the future!!
Driving Test Done And Dusted
A great drive from Alan Forbes on Thursday 29th of May saw him comlete his journey as a learner driver. Really well done Alan, knew you would do and and you passed with style.
Hope to see you out on the roads and keeping safe. Good luck with your driving.
Practical Test Complete!
Well done to Jenna Caves for passing her driving test at the first time of asking with a superb drive and only incurring only 2 minor faults.
A bit of time ago you never thought you would get passed but some really hard work from you and a bit of encouagement from me and you have got your reward. Hope you enjoy driving for many years to come.
All the best.
Theory Test Passed!
Well done to Keith Provan for pasing his Driving Theory Test at the first time of asking. Great news Keith, lets hope you find the driving test just as easy.
Practical Driving Test Done And Dusted
Great news for Laura Hall who passed her driving test on the 12th of April 2008 with only 4 minor faults. Well done to you Laura, your driving over the last few weeks has been top class and the excitement when you had passed was brilliant.
Hope you enjoy many years of safe driving in your new wee car.
All the best.
Driving Test Complete
Well done to Stuart Moffat for passing his driving test at the first time of asking with only 4 minor faults. A great drive on the day Stuart and no more than you deserved.
Make sure you watch out for red lights though!!
Enjoy your freedom and your new car.
Theory Done
Alan Fordes passed his Theory Test on the 20th of March . Well done Alan now its going to be time for the big one!! Good luck
2 in 2 Days
Another pass, this time from Amy Savage who passed on Thursday 13th of March with only 8 minor faults. Brilliant for you Amy and was delighted to see you so pleased once you had passed. That is what it is all about!! A few ups and a few downs on your driving lesson career but you worked really hard to become a good driver and show you have what it takes to pass the test.
Make sure any Turn In The Roads you keep your head inside the car!!
Drive safe!
Practical Driving Test Complete
Congragulations are due to David Watson who passed his Driving Test on Wednesday 12th of March with only 8 minor faults. Well done David, really pleased for you and hope you enjoy driving your new car.
All the best
Driving Test Over and Out!
Great news on Tuesday 26th of February as Jamie Stewart passed his Practical Driving Test with only 7 minor faults. Great drive Jamie is some really poor conditions. You worked really hard over your lessons and were a joy to have out on lessons. Hope you enjoy your freedom on the road!
Theory Test Done!
Well done to "Wee" Barry Horn for passing his Theory Test at the first time of asking. No problems for you Barry, I think you thought it might have been harder. Lets hope for the same result for your driving test!
Also well done to Stuart Moffat for passing his Theory Test first time. Glad there were no questions on red lights! Well done Stuart.
Driving Test Completed
On the 19th of February Rachel Gillespie passed her Practical Driving Test with only 10 minor faults. Well done to you Rachel really well deserved and hope that you enjoy your freedom for many years to come!
Remember you said that if i needed a lift anytime you would pick me up. I'll hold you to that as i might needed picked up from the airport in the summer at 3am! Expect a call!
Driving Test Done and Dusted
Well done to Vicki Bruce for passing her driving test on the 19th of January 2008 with only 9 minor faults. A great deal of credit is due to you Vicki and was delighted to see you pass. All that hard work paid off for you and you got exactly what you deserved.
All the best for your future driving. Enjoy!
Practical Test Passed
Congragulations are due to Calum Cleland for passing his Driving Test at the first time of asking with only 7 minor faults on the 4th of December 2007.
Excellent drive on the day of your test Calum and thoroughly deserved to get through. Over the short time of your lessons you picked everything up with a lot of ease and worked hard on the wee niggly things.
Hope you enjoy your freedom driving and look forward to seeing you out on the open road!!
First Time Pass!
Well done to Scott Hammond for passing his driving test at the first time of asking on Saturday 10th of November.
You stopped your lessons for a short time due to your work commitments but came back and worked hard to get through the test so well done and hope you enjoy your freedom of driving for many years to come.
Theory Over!
Over the last few weeks there have been a coupleof people working hard and getting their Theory Test over and done with so well done to Scott Hammond, Calum Cleland for passing at the first time of asking and here's hoping we get the same result first time for the Driving Test.
Practical Test Passed
Congragulations are due to Adam Bunch for passing his driving test on the 22nd of October. A great drive on the day Adam and very much deserved. You put a lot of hard work into your driving and it paid off.
Enjoy your freedom and drive safe!
First Time Pass!
A big well done to Karen Kyle for passing her driving test at the first time of asking on Saturday 20th of October with only 10 minor faults.
As always I said that the driving test is not as bad as people think and you showed that although nervous you overcame everything and came through it with flying colours.
You had a few hurdles to jump over the last few weeks but was delighted to see you pass. Enjoy your freedom and drive safe for many years to come.
New Theory Test Details
As of the 3rd of September the Theory test has changed. The new format is as follows:
* Instead of 35 multiple choice questions there are now 50
* The new pass rate is now 43 out of 50. You will have 57 minutes to answer these questions.
* The test fee will also be increased from £21.50 to £28.
* The hazard perception part of the test will remain the same.
For ay more details on the Theory Test visit http://www.dsa.gov.uk/ or contact myself.
Test Passed!
An early start on Monday 3rd of September but well worth it as Daryl Teasdale passed his driving test with only 9 minor faults. A great drive at a very difficult time on a Monday morning (8.40am) so all credit is due to you Daryl.
Hope you enjoy the freedom of driving and the arguments only now start as to who gets the car, you or Dale!! I remember those days!!
Theory Test Complete
Well done to Jenna, Mandy and Gerry for all passing their Theory Test in the last couple of weeks. 1 down and 1 to go now!!
Freedom!
Well done to Jamie Anderson who passed his practical driving test on the 8th of August 2007 with only 2 minor faults. A great drive on the day of your test Jamie and it just goes to show you that if you are not nervous and drive well the test can be a lot easier than people think.
2 Hours after you passed I saw you out with a car full of people, so its your turn to chaffeur them around now!!
All the best for your driving in the future.
Theory, Done and Dusted
With the countdown until the Theory Test changes on the 3rd of September Mark King, David Watson, Amy Savage and Daniel Leggett took advantage of passing at the first time of asking. Well done to you all and best of luck for the next stage of your driving. Lets hope it was as easy as this one!
First Time Pass
A big well done to Dale Teasdale who passed his driving test on Wednesday 13th of July at his first attempt. A few things for us to iron out over the last few weeks but you worked really hard to improve and push yourself to make your test easier. It worked!!
Well done, great credit to you and safe driving in the future.
Theory Test Down
Well done to Daryl Teasdale for passing his Theory Test on Tueday 10th July. 1 down and 1 to go now Daryl.
One For The Open Road
Congragulations are due to Gillian Sefton for passing her driving test 1st time on the 3rd of July with only 8 minor faults. Great credit is due to you Gillian for putting the hard work in over the last few weeks and I could not have been more pleased for you when you passed. I told you it would not be as bad as you thought!
Safe driving for many years to come.
Another Pass!!
Great news on Saturday 23rd of June when Brian Fagen passed his driving test at the first time of asking with only 5 minor faults. Well done Brian, a realy difficult test route was met with some faultless driving. I could not have been more pleased for you, you worked really hard to overcome some persistant faults. The proof was that on the test none of them arose, which is a great credit to you.
Hope you enjoy your holiday and your driving when you come back.
Take care of that passport!!
2 In A Day!!
The 15th of June was a good day for me but not as good as for John Stirrat and Joe Cope who both passed their Practical Driving Test.
John was the first to go and was successful with only 5 minor faults. A great result, well done John, you really deserved to pass. There may have been times in the past when you thought it was not going to happen but your determination to suceed was brilliant. I was absolutly delighted to see you get your pass certificate. Now your dad can't take the mickey any more!!
A mere 2 hours later another pass was achieved. Joe Cope passed first time again with only 5 minor faults. Well done to you Joe. We had a short space of time to do this in but your willingness to listen, take on board and then go out and do it was excellent.
Good luck to both of you in the future and safe driving.
Theory Test Reminder
Just a quick reminder that the Theory Test is due to change on the 3rd of September 2007. At present there are only 35 multiple choice questions to answer but is going up to 50. The test will also take longer and will cost more. There is still plently of time to pass before the new regulations come in but please get studying so you don't have to pay more money when the new structure comes in.
Theory Test Complete
Well done to Dale Teasdale, Jamie Anderson and Adam Bunch for passing their theory tests in the last couple of weeks. Let's hope you find the practical test as smooth as you found this one.
Well done guy's.
Great New Learner Website
If you get the chance have a look at http://www.2pass.co.uk/ This site has loads of good valuable information on different aspects of the driving industry. If you have broadband you can watch clips of different manouvres and turns. It will also explain any detail about learning to drive that you are unsure of.
Driving Test Done and Dusted!
Well done to Karen Dunbar for passing her driving test at the first time of asking. Karen passed with only 9 minor driving faults on the 22nd Of May. I hope you enjoy driving your wee car that you have, you worked very hard with not a lot of lessons and reaped your reward.
All the best for your driving in the future.
Another First Time Pass
The week started well as Lynne Allardyce passed her driving test at the first attempt on Monday 23rd of April with only 4 minor faults. Well done to you Lynne, I told you it would not be as bad as you thought!! You can now start saving up to get your mum a new handbrake cable!!
Safe driving in the future.
Test Passed !
Well done to Laura Telford who passed her driving test at the first time of asking on the 12 th of April with only 8 minor faults. Great achievement with not many lessons. Your driving was excellent and really deserved your reward.
All the best for your driving in the future.
Theory Down
Well done to Brian Fagan and Rachel Gillespie on passing their Theory Test first time. One down and one to go now. The finish line is in sight!!
Another one for the open road!
Well done to Lucie Murry for passing her driving test on Thursday 8th March with only 5 minor faults. Really well deserved lucie, I told you that you could do it!!
Safe driving in the future.
Theory Test Down!!
Congragulations to Karen Dunbar and Lynne Allardyce in passing their theory tests in the last couple of weeks at the first time of asking. Well done girls lets hope its the same result for the driving test shortly.
3rd In A Week!!
The week was rounded off nicely on Saturday 24th February when Craig Hendry passed his driving test with 8 minor faults. Really well done Craig, your driving on approach to the test really improved and you really deserved your pass. When you go to bed at night you can now relax and not hear me shouting "SLOW" for your manouvres!!!!
All the best for the future.
2nd In A Week!!
On Friday 23rd of February Jennifer Herron passed her driving test with only 6 minor faults. Really nervous before the test and absolutly shattered after the test but all the hard work paid off. I was very confident you would have passed even if you did not beleive that! Hope your car shopping went well and if you ever think back to your lessons in years to come I'm sure you will remember that wee dog in Whinhall carrying his owners shopping!!! I thought you were going to burst with laughter!!
Here We Go Again!!
No tests for a while but like a bus when one comes along all of a sudden there is a fleet of them. To start with a big well done to Graeme Comrie for passing his driving test on the 21st of February with only 5 minor faults. A great achievement. Listening to "Meat Loaf" before your test must have helped and have spoken to your friends and they say your song is "Bat Out Of Hell" Just as long as you don't drive like that!! Well done.
Good Finish To The Year
The year was rounded off when Lisa Eckman passed her driving test on Saturday 30th of December with only 8 minor faults. Well done Lisa, you really deserved your belated Christmas Present. Hope you enjoy the freedom of driving for many years to come.
2006 Memories
2006 has been a great year and would like to take the opportunity to wish all my pupils (past and present) a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Well done to all the pupils who passed this year, hope you are all driving safely and enjoying your freedom. To all the pupils who are just starting their lessons or whose lessons are ongoing, good luck to you in 2007. Together, hopefully a pass is just around the corner!
Have a great Christmas.
Steven
December Pass!
November finished really well and December started in the same respect when James Whiting passed his driving test first time with only 4 minor faults on the 2nd of December. Well done to you James your driving was excellent on the day of your test and you thoroughly deserved your pass.
All the best in the future and enjoy your driving.
Another One For The Open Road
Great news that Jamie Reilly passed his driving test at the second time of asking on Friday 17th of November. Jamie's first attempt was very very close but in the following couple of weeks worked very hard to correct the fault and breezed through second time.
Good things come to those who wait!!
Passed on the Friday and got a car on the Saturday I hear!! Not bad.
All that moaning from me finally paid off!! Well done and all the best in the future.
Pass First Time x 1
Iain Mullett also passed his driving test first time this week with only 8 minor faults (Wednesday 29th November). Well done to you Iain, really deserved as your driving over the last few weeks has been first class and the hard work and dedication you gave the driving has brought its rewards.
Safe driving for life!
Pass First Time x 2
Another great bit of news on approach to Christmas was when Stuart Gardner passed his driving test at the first time of asking with 10 minor faults on Saturday 25th of November. Stuart, 26 has had his mum, dad, sister, friends lifting and laying him for years. Now its your turn!!
Seriously though well done and all the best in your future driving.
Theory Complete
Well done to both Laura Telford and Jennifer Herron on passing their theory tests first time. A great achievement girls and all the best with the ne
xt stage of your driving career.
ps. well done on getting the right date Laura, I'm sure you know what I mean!!
Another one bites the dust!!
Continuing the trend of people passing their theory tests a big round of applause is due to John Stirrat for passing his theory test at the first time of asking. Well done John, that time spent on the train through to uni in Edinburgh has been put to good use!!
All the best for the next phase!
Well done
Stuart Gardner passed his theory test at the first time of asking on Tuesday 17th October with excellent marks of 35 out of 35 and 62 out of 75 for his hazard perception. Great scores, hopefully it will be the same kind of result for the driving test!
Theory all the way!!
Congragulations are due to Iain Mullett, James Whitle and Lucie on passing their theory tests in the last couple of weeks. Well done to all, only the big one to go for now!!
Pass Crazy!
Well done to Scott Tinsley who passed his driving test on Thursday 5th of October with only 9 minor faults. Really well deserverd, a lot of hard work was put in by you and even at test standard you tried to push yourself to take your driving to the next level. A sign of a good driver. All the best.
Pass With Flying Colours!!
A good end to the month was followed by a good beginning to the month when Claire Leggett passed her driving test on Tuesday 2nd of October with only 6 minor faults. Well done Claire, finally free to drive your car without your dad moaning sitting next to you!! Safe driving in the future.
Well Done Ross
A good end to the month when Ross Graham passed his driving test on the 29th of September at the first time of asking. Ross passed with 9 minor faults and certainly deserved to pass with the hard work and effort he has put in over the last few months. Well done Ross and all the best for your driving in the future.
Another Theory Test Pass!!
Well done to Joseph Cope who has just passed his theory test. Lets hope the result is the same for the Driving test!!
Not A Natural Driver?
Excellent news was bestowed upon us when Michelle Lynch passed her Driving test at the first time of asking with only 6 minor faults on Monday 14th August. First time in the car she said "Im not a natural driver" Wonder if she will say that now!! Well done and safe driving.
Theory Crazy!!
A big well done to all who have recently passed their theory tests. A round of applause for Jamie and Scott. Well done guys very best of luck with the next phase.
Theory Test Complete!
Congragulations to Ross Graham for passing his theory test at the first time of asking. Here's hoping we have the same result for the big one!
Another Pass!!
Well done to Gary Cooper who passed his practical driving test on Monday 24th May 2006 with only 6 minor faults. Well deserved and safe driving in the future.
One Down, One to go!!
Well done to Kelly Gallacher for passing her Theory Test on the 6th Of April. Only the practical test to go now!!
The DSA (Driving Standards Agency) have announced that the prices for Theory and Practical tests is to be increased on the 1st April 2006. Below are the new prices:
Theory Test for learner drivers £21.50 (Increase of 50p)
Practical Tests for learner drivers £48.50 (Increase of £3)
Practical Tests for learner car drivers £58.00 (Increase of £3)
(evenings / Saturday / Sunday)
Theory Test help by mobile phone
Learner drivers can now get theory test questions sent to their mobile phones. The interactive package is called Theory Tester and draws on over 750 questions from the DSA's theory test question bank.
At a one of cost of £3 learners can download a link on their mobile to the question bank - in the same way as downloading a game - which they can use regularly.
For more information on Theory Tester visit www.theorytester.com
Well done Peter!!
Well done to Peter Cummings on passing his driving test on the 22nd of March. All the hard work paid off and you thoroughly deserved it.
Safe driving for life!!