And another! This time it’s Jessica
Jessica was convinced she wouldn’t pass her automatic driving test. We were convinced she would. A couple of mistakes and keeping your nerve and Hey Presto! A pass. Well done Jessica!
Another Pass! This time it’s James
James passed his Automatic Driving Test today with 2 minors (could have easily been zero) in glorious weather out on the streets of Durham today. A wonderful drive from a great bloke. An eternal overthinker but he did it! Well done!
Nikki passed! Whoo Hoo!
Nikki passed her driving test in style with only a couple of faults and at the very first attempt. A lovely lady with a tremendous sense of humour and an adorable daughter, Poppi, who can’t wait for her Mum to now take her out and about. So proud of your pass!
The Control of the Yaris Video has been updated!!
When you do your driving test you will be asked the Show Me Tell Me Questions. One Tell Me, One Show me. The updated video is the Show Me Questions and to help our students we have updated the video to help them remember where the controls are…
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Nadia passed with a couple of driving faults
Nadia passed her test after a lot of hard work. All of that work has now paid off and she’s already got a car too! Let the adventures begin! Well done!
Shaunna passes with ease
Shaunna followed her sister Hannah by passing her test today, couple of driving faults but a massive result! Now all three sisters have their licenses and all three have cars too 😁
Life events to look back on. No more catching the bus or relying on your parents for a lift. Well done!!
Brandon smashes his Driving Test!
A bit of hard work and a lot of commitment and you too could do like Brandon did today and pass your driving test. Automatic is the way forward.
Annual Vacation Time!!
Apologies but I’m celebrating our 31st Wedding Anniversary in Mexico and won’t be around the office until 24th May.
Sorry for the inconvenience. If you e-mail us or text I’ll try and respond as soon as possible :)
Kayley Passed Her Automatic Driving Test
Kayley passed her Driving Test today at the first time of asking in a rainy Durham with a single driving fault. Wet conditions, not the best to do your test in but Kayley kept her nerve and smashed it. A great result! Well done!
Ashley Passes Her Driving Test
Ashley passed her test in style today at South Shields, one of the last people to do so as the centre closed it’s door (hopefully not for the final time)
Pass Your Test - Then Drive Here!
My wife and I hired a VW Beetle on our recent holiday to Gran Canaria (our first in 3 years!) and if you pass your test, you too can drive these roads. Spectacular!
Pathik Passed!
Pathik passed his Driving Test and I’m so pleased for him. A faithful guardian of the NHS, his new driving licence will now change his life and help with his job. A great bloke with a wicked sense of humour - an he already drives a better car than me!
Driving on an International Driving Licence
We get requests all of the time for Drivers currently holding a full non UK licence outside of the UK but only possessing an International Licence for driving on UK roads. Remember that this licence currently only allows you to drive for a maximum of 12 months in the UK then YOU MUST take and Pass the UK driving tests. In order to apply for the UK driving test (Theory then Practical) you must first apply for a Provisional Licence in order for you to be able to book the theory test and once you receive your UK Provisional Licence, your International Licence (and most probably your insurance) become invalid. You cannot legally drive without being suitably accompanied and insured - the penalty is quite severe for not following the law. Find yourself a decent instructor, if it isn’t us there are many fine Driving Schools in the area. Remember - Keep it safe, Keep it legal!
Protest Drive - Save South Shields Driving Test Centre
A protest drive on Monday 28th February will take place during the morning of 50 Approved Driving Instructors to highlight our continued fight to save South Shields Driving Test Centre. Sorry for the inconvenience but this closure will affect both the Sunderland and South Tyneside areas and it’s a fight worth doing. Thank you to Lindsay Gallant from Road 2 L Driving School for her excellent custom decals
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Lisa passes first time
With great sadness I must announce that Lisa has passed her driving test at the first attempt. Sadness because I’ll have to say goodbye to the delicious Cheesecakes that she regularly made for me. Such a professional creation too. I’m not sad that she passed her test, she thoroughly deserved it!
From the 29th of January there are changes to the Highway Code that you all need to know
Changes to the Highway code this month that you need to know about