Helen Bannister Driver Training

02/04/2026

How has a year passed already. Hope you are still enjoying the driving Molly Pick ☺️

Congratulations Molly on a fantastic 1st time pass in the very Sunny Sutton. Only 2 tiny minors. It was a pleasure to see your confidence grow and reach the ultimate goal with ease. Take care and enjoy the freedom. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

24/01/2026

24/01/2026

Congratulations to Alicja on a well earned pass and a great start to 2026. It was my pleasure to help you reach your goal. Enjoy the car shopping and good luck with the new house. 🏠 🚘🤩

19/11/2025

We’re making some subtle but meaningful changes to the practical driving test. 🚗

You may have seen that we have been trialling changes to the driving test at 20 driving test centres.

As part of the trial, learners drove on routes containing more high-speed, rural roads during their driving test, where location allowed. Now, we are rolling out the changes to all driving test centres in Great Britain from 24 November 2025.

As well as increasing the amount of time spent on higher-speed roads, we are:

✅ reducing the number of stops during the test from 4 to 3
✅ lowering the frequency of emergency stop exercises from 1 in 3 tests to 1 in 7
✅ adding flexibility to the independent driving segment, allowing it to run for the full duration of the test

These changes are designed to help improve road safety by better replicating the conditions motorists face in the real world. They won’t affect the skills needed to take a driving test.

Find out more about the changes 👉 https://ow.ly/vMIL50Xu1bT

01/10/2025

31/07/2025

Some parts of The Highway Code are law, other parts aren’t

Here’s how to tell the difference:

🔴 Must/must not = This is the law. Break these rules means fines, points, bans, or even prison

🟡 Should/should not = Strong advice. If you ignore these, they can be used against you in court

Either way, driving safely should always be your priority before setting off on your journey.

That way, we can keep Britain’s roads moving safer, for everyone.

17/07/2025

https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/safety/driving-in-sunglasses?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLlwKJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtYOqStSX3Gavmf7FOrSsUTwnNjnWAlQ4QFe6UDftl9PXzHGzn1WUvy7wGL-_aem_zoRT0VEDLX05yGJqnQioMQ

Understand the driving sunglasses law with our guide. Find the best sunglasses to drive in, including the lens tint and whether or not you need polarising lenses.

09/07/2025

Am feeling appreciated this morning after receiving some lovely fresh produce from my student Jayne. Thanks very much ☺️☺️☺️

26/06/2025

Megan has been learning to drive with me and progressing well. Her confidence building all the time. Unfortunately she is relocating so I won’t have the pleasure of taking her to test. Megan it has been great to see your confidence grow. I wish you all the best for the future and I can’t wait to hear when you get that test pass. Thank you for the card and chocolates. Special note to completing my challenge of reversing between 2 cars 👏

02/04/2025

Congratulations Molly on a fantastic 1st time pass in the very Sunny Sutton. Only 2 tiny minors. It was a pleasure to see your confidence grow and reach the ultimate goal with ease. Take care and enjoy the freedom. ⭐️⭐️⭐️