Matt’s Driving School

22/10/2026

Heard about driving test faults, but not sure what they mean? 🚗

There are 3 categories of faults you can make during your driving test:

A dangerous fault: this involves actual danger to you, the examiner, the public or property.

A serious fault: this is something potentially dangerous.

A driving fault: this is not potentially dangerous, but if you keep making the same fault, it could become a serious fault.

You’ll pass your driving test if you make no more than 15 driving faults and make zero serious or dangerous faults. ✅

Find out more: https://ow.ly/Uke750ZYYxP

22/10/2026

🍂 Sunday 25th October 🍂

Remember the clocks go back. This means darker nights and worsening weather!!

Please consider this within your driving and when booking lessons.

21/10/2026

🚗🎉 MILLIE HAS SMASHED IT! 🎉🚗

A massive congratulations to Millie on passing her driving test this afternoon in Wakefield!

What an achievement, Millie! You should be so proud of yourself, and it’s been an absolute pleasure helping you get to this point. Now it’s time to enjoy that freedom and get out on the roads! 🚘🙌

Now, anyone who knows me knows that selfies are NOT my thing… 😂 But how could I possibly say no to a selfie after Millie has just absolutely smashed her test?!

Some moments are worth making an exception for, and this is definitely one of them!

Enjoy every minute of your new freedom, Millie, and stay safe out there. You’ve earned it! 🚗💨

Well done, Millie! 💪🎉

20/10/2026

What an achievement, Rowan! 🚗

A huge congratulations to Rowan on passing his driving test today with ZERO FAULTS! 🥳👏

And if that wasn’t amazing enough… that’s TWO ZERO FAULT TESTS IN A ROW! 💯🔥

Fantastic result this morning! Your hard work and determination has paid off, even when remembering what time your lessons and test are isn't always your strong point 😂

Thank you for always turning up and always working hard to better yourself! Enjoy the full license and i look forward to seeing you around on the road.

Stay safe, enjoy the freedom, and keep smiling! 🚘😊

Two tests. Two zero-fault passes. Absolutely brilliant! 👏💯

18/10/2026

🚘 2:1 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING — IS IT WORTH IT?

Many of the big driving schools train two PDIs with one trainer. They argue it’s an effective way to learn, and they’re not wrong!

The police and military also use 2:1 training, and it can be highly effective. But it doesn’t work for everyone or in every situation.

Let’s be honest, it’s also a commercially attractive model. Two people paying for the same training time allows providers to offer packages that look like fantastic value.

But is cheaper always better?

2:1 training can work brilliantly when trainees have similar abilities and development needs. They can learn from each other, observe different approaches and share the cost.

The problem comes when trainees are paired together simply because of location, availability or course structure.

Every PDI has different strengths, weaknesses and learning needs. If one needs significantly more support than the other, can both really get what they need from the session?

🎯 MY APPROACH TO PDI TRAINING

At Matt’s Driving School, my training is primarily delivered on a 1:1 basis, tailored to you as an individual.

Your existing skills, experience, strengths and development needs shape your training — not a one-size-fits-all syllabus or the convenience of a training provider.

Where appropriate, 2:1 sessions can have real benefits, but they should be used because they add value to your learning, not simply because they’re cheaper to deliver.

You’re investing in your future career. Your training should be built around you.

📩 Thinking about starting your ADI journey, preparing for Part 2 or Part 3, or looking for a more personalised approach to your training?

Send Matt’s Driving School a message today to discuss your goals, identify what support you need and find a training approach that works for you.

Don’t just buy a training package. Invest in the right development.

💬 What’s your experience of 2:1 training? Has it helped you, or would you have benefited more from 1:1 support? Let’s hear your thoughts below! 👇

14/10/2026

🎉🚗 FIRST TIME PASS WITH ZERO FAULTS! 🚗🎉

WOW! What an absolutely fantastic result for Ethan this morning! 👏

A FIRST-TIME driving test pass with ZERO faults — it doesn't get much better than that! 💯🏆

All the hard work, dedication and effort have paid off, and you should be incredibly proud of yourself! 🙌

It's been a pleasure helping you on your driving journey, and I couldn't be happier to see you achieve such an amazing result. Now it's time to enjoy your freedom and hit the road with confidence! 🚘💨

First time. Zero faults. Absolutely brilliant! 🔥

Stay safe, enjoy every moment, and here's to many happy miles ahead! 🥳👏

If you're looking to start your own driving journey, drop me a message and let's get you on the road too! 📩🚗

🎉

14/10/2026

🚗 THE MYTH OF COMPETITION BETWEEN DRIVING INSTRUCTORS! 👀

There’s a common misconception that driving instructors are all competing against each other, trying to take each other’s pupils and fighting for business. But honestly, that couldn’t be further from the truth! 🙌

🤝 The reality is that most of us are more than happy to help each other out.

We recommend pupils to other instructors when we’re fully booked, help each other out when circumstances change, share advice and experience, and support one another whenever we can.

At the end of the day, we’re all working towards the same goal — helping people become safe, confident drivers and giving them the skills they need for life on the road. 🚘

Of course, we’re all running businesses, and naturally, we want our diaries to be full. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have respect for one another, build good working relationships and celebrate each other’s successes. 👏

Some of the best support comes from fellow instructors who understand exactly what the job involves — the challenges, the pressures, the long hours and the rewards when a pupil finally passes their test! 🎉

A good working relationship with other instructors isn’t a weakness or a threat to your business — it’s an asset. 💯

There’s room for good instructors to support one another, work together and help more learners get on the road.

So let’s put the competition myth to bed. We’re not all rivals — many of us are colleagues, friends and a great support network for each other! 🤝❤️

Support local instructors. Build relationships. Work together. Everyone benefits! 🚗💨

05/10/2026

This is a question that pops up frequently on forums and Facebook groups and it always raises the same question in my mind.

Why on earth would you want a cheap driving instructor?

Responsible parents and pupils who are serious about learning to drive and being able to do so safely long after passing their test, tend to want good instructors, patient instructors, recommended instructors, successful instructors, experienced instructors, qualified instructors, reputable instructors or a hundred other superlatives I could include

Learning to drive and become a safe driver isn't a cheap process but as with many things in life - buying cheap often results in buying twice. I've lost count of the number of pupils who have eventually arrived with me desperate to pass their test who have sometimes wasted thousands of pounds on cheap driving instructors. They'd have saved themselves a fortune and a load of time, if they'd just bought quality in the first place.

Now you might imagine that the cheapest instructors would be the busiest and have long waiting lists but the opposite is often true which begs the question, why is this instructor so cheap and how come they are immediately available?

ADI's play a vital role in road safety. Passing the driving test is only the start. Far too many newly qualified drivers are killed and seriously injured every year because they didn't have the skills, understanding or experience to deal with a developing situation. More than 1 in 4 crash within the first year.

Is saving a few quid on lessons really worth seeing your son or daughter being cut out of a crumpled vehicle.... or worse. Only last week, a 17 year old driver drove into the harbour in Sunderland killing 3 of his friends. He now faces a charge of causing death by dangerous driving and a long prison sentence, whilst his friends are never coming home.

Responsible, reputable and talented driving instructors don't tend to be cheapest. We keep our prices fair and we deliver value for money which is why we are in demand and others are desperate for work.

So do you really want recommendations for a cheap driving instructor or would you like a really good one?

30/09/2026

Are you preparing for your Part 2 Test to become a PDI or a PDI preparing for your Part 3 Test?

If you want an honest assessment of where you’re currently at, or simply want the experience of having someone unfamiliar sitting in the back observing your lesson, I can help.

Tailored to you with the option of running it as close to test conditions as possible, followed by detailed feedback and a clear action plan so you know exactly what to work on afterwards.

No trying to catch you out, just constructive feedback to help you walk into your Part 2 or Part 3 feeling more prepared 🙌🏻

www.mattsdrivingschool.co.uk
07351477935

09/07/2026

Keeping the minority going it seems!! 🚘

Death of the manual car: shock new data shows record low demand 🕹🛻💥

Popularity of manual gearbox cars continues to decline as new analysis shows that they represent fewer than one in 10 new car enquiries via Auto Express Marketplace. In 2026 only one in five new models is offered with three pedals, with experts suggesting the manual gearbox could disappear from the UK altogether by 2030.

In the first half of 2026, just 7.9 per cent of factory order enquiries submitted to Auto Express’ Buy a Car service concerned a car with a manual gearbox. This marks a significant decrease from a 14 per cent share in the same period in 2025, and 21 per cent in 2024.

Such a lack of interest is perhaps no surprise because despite Marketplace including every single mainstream car manufacturer in the UK, just 72 of the 356 (roughly one in five) unique car models available are offered with a manual transmission. In fact, more than half (26 of 48) of the brands on the site only sell automatic cars, with those that do provide manual options typically confining them to entry-level models in the range.

In 2025, the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said just 17 per cent of new cars left the forecourt with a manual transmission, down from 22 per cent in 2024. This is representative of a slow decline in the number of manual registrations over the past few years, with automatic sales having become the majority in 2020.

In fact, some experts believe the manual gearbox could die out completely as soon as 2030; Ben Hermer, operations director at Vehicle Data Global (VDG) said: “The moment is fast approaching when the economics of maintaining a manual transmission option don't add up, given the R&D, certification and other overheads involved in developing and refining gearboxes, even if there remains some demand in the market.”