Jamie's Driving School

16/05/2026

🚗🎉 FIRST TIME PASS FOR AMAL! 🇮🇳➡️🇬🇧

Please join me in congratulating Amal on passing his UK driving test first time! 👏👏

Amal contacted me just two weeks ago after moving to the UK from India. Although he already held an Indian driving licence and had driving experience, he quickly discovered what many international drivers find — that driving in the UK is very different, with its own rules, road layouts, and standards expected by the DVSA.

Our Journey Together

We started with an assessment drive, where I identified a few key areas that needed work:

🔹 Understanding roundabouts correctly
🔹 Building confidence on dual carriageways
🔹 Safe joining procedures
🔹 Legal requirements and speed awareness
🔹 Defensive driving techniques expected in the UK test

After the assessment, I explained exactly what needed improving and how we would tackle it.

We then completed just one additional 1.5-hour lesson, where I broke everything down into a simple, structured format that Amal was able to understand and apply immediately.

The Result

✅ Passed first time
✅ Only 12 driving faults
✅ UK full driving licence achieved

What This Shows

This is now the second learner in recent weeks who has come to me for a short period of focused tuition and passed first time.

It demonstrates something I take great pride in:

👉 My ability to quickly identify weaknesses
👉 Explain complex driving concepts in a clear and simple way
👉 Build confidence in a short amount of time
👉 Prepare learners to meet the DVSA standard efficiently

Of course, success also depends on the learner’s attitude. Amal listened carefully, asked questions, and fully applied the advice given to him. When a learner is willing to learn and trust the process, great results can happen very quickly.

International Drivers Welcome

If you already have driving experience from another country but need to pass the UK driving test, I can help you understand exactly what is expected and prepare you in the most efficient way possible.

📍 Intensive and short-notice preparation available
📍 Assessment drives offered
📍 Expert guidance tailored to your experience level

Congratulations again, Amal — it was a pleasure helping you achieve your UK licence! 🚘🎉





12/05/2026

🚗 Important Changes to Driving Test Booking Rules in 2026 🚗

The DVSA has introduced new rules to make the driving test system fairer and reduce misuse of test bookings.

📅 Key Changes and Dates

✅ Since 31 March 2026
You can now change your driving test only 2 times (previously up to 6 changes were allowed).

✅ From 12 May 2026
Only the learner can book their driving test.

✅ From 12 May 2026
Only the learner can manage their driving test, including changing or cancelling appointments.

✅ From 9 June 2026
You will only be able to move your driving test to one of the 3 nearest test centres.

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🚗 What This Means for Learners

These changes make it more important than ever to:

📌 Book your test carefully
📌 Choose the correct test centre
📌 Be fully prepared before booking
📌 Avoid changing your test unnecessarily

As your instructor, I’ll still advise you on when you’re ready and which test centre is most suitable, but all bookings and changes will now need to be made by you directly.

The best way to avoid unnecessary stress, extra costs, and disappointment is to ensure you are genuinely test-ready before booking your practical test.

If any of my learners have questions about these changes or would like advice on whether they are ready for test, feel free to send me a message.

🚗 Jamie’s Driving School
Helping learners move forward with confidence.

06/05/2026

Only 4 hours of tuition, 1 test, 2 Driver faults. Boosh 👊🏼 

30/04/2026

Milan came to me with no previous instructor — just a bit of driving experience but no understanding of test standard.

In just 4 hours of professional tuition, we broke everything down:
✔️ What the examiner is actually looking for
✔️ How to drive to test standard
✔️ How to stay calm, focused, and in control

He listened, took everything on board, and trusted the process.

Result? PASS FIRST TIME. ✅

This proves something important…

It’s not always about how long you’ve been driving —
it’s about being shown the right way.

With the right guidance, structure, and mindset, progress can happen fast.

I specialise in:
🔴 Breaking things down simply
🔴 Building confidence quickly
🔴 Getting you to test standard efficiently

If you’re serious, willing to listen, and ready to learn —
I can get you there.

📍 Brentwood & surrounding areas
📩 Message to get started

27/03/2026