This article, about my current availability, was updated on 13th January 2022

My Current Position

I currently have a regular morning slot available on Tuesday and Friday mornings (9-10:30am). Due to other commitments and traffic before 9am, this slot will Continue reading →

As we enter 2022, it is worth reflecting on the fact that this time last year we were in a lockdown where driving lessons and tests were not permitted until mid April. This led to me having a very busy Continue reading →

Having qualified to become a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor in December 2011, this month marks my 10th anniversary. In these last ten years, I’ve supported hundreds of people and feel very lucky that my role has allowed me to cross Continue reading →

Aside from the fact that my diary is usually fully booked with learners taking regular lessons, I only take learners to a driving test if they have already taken several driving lessons with me and have been assessed (by me) Continue reading →

The Covid pandemic has resulted in a very long waiting list for practical tests at the moment. Given this, practical tests usually have to be booked several months in advance. This means that it is very difficult to predict if Continue reading →

As we are now in January 2021,  I’ve taken the opportunity to update the statistics of practical tests covering every test taken in my car since I started recording driving test results (in 2012).

My overall pass rate is Continue reading →

As well as providing insurance products for learners drivers and students (using their own car or a parent’s car) and newly qualified drivers, MyFirstUK now also offers a new hybrid policy. This hybrid policy can cover you while you are Continue reading →

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I offer a Taster Session which is aimed towards brand new learners (i.e. without any previous driving experience). If possible, I usually encourage the Taster Session to be held at the weekend or after 6.30pm (in the spring and summer), Continue reading →

This Trial Session is aimed at learner drivers who already have some driving experience (e.g. having had driving lessons with another driving instructor or hold a foreign driving licence), providing that a practical test has not already been taken within Continue reading →