James Cockram - Approved Driving Instructor

25/08/2026

An excellent first time pass for Chloe Halsey from Bridport, just in time to go back to university! We took a bit of a break between lessons as university got in the way, but Chloe really wanted to get things done before she went back. She did just that, with a really strong pass, just three minor driving faults. All the more impressive because she took her test in Yeovil, a town she is relatively unfamiliar with.

A really solid drive as commented on by her examiner, Jo. Very best of luck with uni, Chloe. Keep in touch.

24/08/2026

A huge well done to Joe Norris from Burton Bradstock, passing today with just two driving faults! A genuinely excellent driver in the making, which is just as well because he's off to Australia to rent a car in the near future!

Great getting to know you, Joe. Stay safe and keep in touch!

30/07/2026

A big well done to Sherwin from Bridport, who passed his practical test today, on his first attempt!

An excellent achievement, particularly when considering how nervous he was, just before the test!

But it looks like you'll be the designated driver for a while, if your friends have anything to say about it! Safe driving!

25/07/2026

17/07/2026

Fantastic result for Lewie from Bridport. First time pass with just 3 minor faults.

Lewie passed with remarkably few hours (10 x 2 hour lessons), he definitely has lots of natural ability but it’s also worth remembering that relevant experience really helps. Lewie has been riding his 125cc motorbike for the last year, and his road awareness was evident from his very first lesson.

Well done, mate, pleasure getting to know you.

24/06/2026

After a VERY nervous pre-test drive, massive congrats go to Ella from Bridport, who fully bossed her test in Dorchester this morning, picking up just 3 minor driving faults. Compounded by hugely encouraging and positive comments by her examiner as to her excellent levels of judgement!

Well done Ella, top job and well earned! It's been a real pleasure, laughing, chatting but most importantly, working really hard to get to the excellent standard you have.

09/06/2026

A properly big well done to Eden from Charmouth!. A 1st time pass with only 2 driving faults, very impressive. Made slightly harder as the test centre manager was sat in the back for this one, but after the test, he complemented Eden on a really well driven test.

Show off!

Best of luck with everything, and keep standing your ground.....IYKYK! 🤣

27/05/2026

One of my students, Josh, said I look like a minion in these glasses so I let AI have a go. Turns out he’s right! 😂

22/04/2026

A massive well done (and I know there's also a massive sigh of relief about not having to go through it again!) to Sophia Hughes from Beaminster.

We've had some interruptions with University and Sophia only arrived home last night, sat the test today and returned to Uni this evening. So it was really rewarding to see Sophia pass today, and a very respectable pass it was, too. The examiner even made a point of complementing Sophia on her driving.

Enjoy your freedom, you've very much earned it!

15/04/2026

A huge 'well done' to Emily Bonsall from Bridport who earned her pass today in Dorchester.

A very solid and competent driver and one it has been a pleasure to get to know.....Emily is one of the most interesting people I've had the pleasure to teach. I'm possibly biased because 2 of my biggest interests are F1 and Space Exploration.....Emily is a genuine and knowledgeable F1 fan and has a PhD in Martian Geology......so that's a mic drop for her! 🤣

Congrats again, Emily and the very best of luck for what you have ahead of you, later this year 😉