On Saturday 29th January 2022 the Highway Code was updated. It’s important that as a learner you are aware of these changes and how they will impact your driving. If you have a theory test coming up it is particularly important that you aware of the changes as the Highway Code is one of the…
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Test success!
I couldn’t be happier for Viki who passed today at Kettering Driving Test Centre. She has worked really hard to overcome her nerves and I am so proud of her. I’m not done with her yet though as she’s decided to do the Pass Plus course. 6 more hours of extra tuition to ensure she…
Responsible Driving
So, I’ve had to take the day off today due to neck injury. I’m not sure what has caused it as I don’t recall any jolts or strains but I’ve had an awful nights sleep and I don’t have full movement of my head today. As I spend the day taking painkillers and staying as…
Driving Tests During Covid
Hello again. Just an update on how the driving test in England is being affected by the ongoing covid restrictions as a few pupils have asked me again recently. Nothing much has changed since last summer when normal tests originally began again after the first lockdown. It is possible that we will get some different…
Understanding Your Driving Test Result
As many of you will be aware, during your driving test the examiner will be recording your outcome digitally. At the end of the test the examiner will tell you if you have passed or failed and provide you with some verbal feedback. I will be there at the end of the test to hear…
April 2021
Hello! It’s been some time since I wrote on here because I’ve honestly not known what to say! It’s been such a strange time with the on/off lockdowns that it’s felt easier to send messages out to individual pupils rather than update the blog. Thank you all for being so patient during a very difficult…
Test success!
After a long wait due to the lockdown, Eloise was finally able to take her test today and I am delighted to report that she passed!
The summer holidays are here!
Hello everyone. Firstly I’d like to thank all my current pupils for your help over the last 2 weeks as I’ve returned to work and adjusted due to the COVID-19 situation. I’ve really appreciated how easy it has been to discuss the new guidelines with everyone, and everyone has remembered to read the documents and…
Getting back behind the wheel!
Hello everyone! I hope you’ve all been keeping well. Excellent news for those of you keen to get your drivers licences, instructors are allowed to begin working again from the 4th July. If you’re an existing student you will have already heard from me and I’m delighted that everyone is keen to get going again….
COVID-19 Update
Hello everyone, I’m sorry that it’s been a few weeks since I last updated this blog but until today I’ve had no further news to pass on. I’ve now received an email from the DVLA outlining their plan for driving tests which I will outline below for you. The first news is the all theory…
Ruth Blythe Driving Instructor 