1st February Strange day today as I did not see Mark once today! 2nd February Yet again no sightings of Mark, it seems so strange not waving to him, I hope he is OK! 3rd February Still no sign of Mark, if I do not see him tomorrow I am going to call him and [...]
Updates to the Highway Code Not quite a DVSA news post but it may still be of interest as there is a consultation on changes to the Highway Code that you can have your say on Proposes amending The Highway Code to improve safety on motorways and high-speed roads. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on [...]
January 28th Waved to Mark 9 times today! January 29th - Highway Code Fails Blonde Tracey had her test today and was asked 'how do you check your tyres are in a road worthy condition'? her answer was, and I quote "I was worried about theses questions but thankfully you have asked me one that [...]
January 25th Only waved at Mark 4 times today! January 26th Waved at Mark 6 times today! January 27th - Mega embarrassment day! You ever had one of those times when you say the wrong thing? I constantly do and as a result I always have bruises on my shins where my wife has been [...]
Update on Theory Test Certificates The government has further considered the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the validity period of theory test certificates. After careful consideration and in response to a recent petition the government has decided not to extend theory test certificates for road safety reasons. We understand this will be disappointing for [...]
January 21st Waved to Mark 6 times! January 22nd My lady on test today had Mad Mary as her examiner (she is not mad - or even Mary but we will call her that because we can do things like that in a story) and it was my first test with Mad Mary since Jan [...]
January 19th Waved to Mark 5 times today! January 20th Not him again! Oh my god I have Mr Patel later today, I guess ALL driving instructors have had someone who they do not seem to be able to get through to, thankfully in over 30 years in the business I still count mine on [...]
January 14th Waved to Mark 7 times today January 15th Waved to Mark 15 times today, wow that many! January 18th - Complaints day! I have heard a saying 'start the day as you mean to go on' and today was certainly that day as it started with the phone ringing with someone wanting to [...]
As a driving instructor I should be saying it is always best to learn with an instructor but I will actually be honest and look at the good points of both! Firstly the plus points for going with an instructor, and top of the list has to be safety! Our vehicles being fitted with dual-controls [...]
There are many funny moments teaching people to drive so I have started a diary page to share some of these moments with you. Maybe one day I will finally get round to finishing the book I keep saying I am going to write. Now I will start by saying these are all true stories, [...]
