Drive with Helena

29/10/2026

I'm over the moon for Ben who passed first time in Redditch today 🎉 You overcame your nerves and demonstrated a calm and safe drive. You should be super proud of yourself ☺️ Wishing you all the very best, stay safe and happy driving 🎉 🚗 🚗🚗🎉

28/10/2026

I'm so happy and thrilled for Josh, who passed first time in Redditch today with just 3DF 🎉🎉🎉 You absolutely aced it in every way, overcoming your nerves and being much more than 'half decent'! 😀 Wishing you all the very best, stay safe and happy driving 🎉🚗🚗🚗🎉

09/10/2026

I'm so thrilled for Daniella who passed, first time in Worcester today with just a handful of faults 🎉 You've worked so hard, putting 100% effort into your driving and you thoroughly deserve your success. I hope you feel as proud as I do 😊 Wishing you all the very best, stay safe and happy driving 🎉 🚗 🎉🚗

30/09/2026

🚗 Please be aware of the changes below 🚗

29/09/2026

After a quiet period without any tests, I am super proud, excited and thrilled for Evie who passed today in Redditch, first time 🎉🎉🎉 You thoroughly deserve your success, you've worked so hard and you should feel super proud of yourself. I'm going to miss our chats, but I'm really looking forward to seeing on the road 😃 Wishing you all the very best, stay safe and happy driving 🚗🎉🚗🎉🚗

26/09/2026

🚗 Sadly it doesn't look like test waiting times are getting any shorter, but there may be some useful advice on the link if you're looking to book your test 🚗

Booking your driving test? 🚘

Head to gov.uk/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests to find out when driving test appointments are released, when to search for earlier tests, and how long people wait to take the test.

19/09/2026

🚗 Another one pupils have asked about in the past. When there is a solid white line and an emergency vehicle behind. What do you do? 🚗

17/09/2026

🚗 A pupil asked this question the other day. I thought I'd share this for anyone else who may be unsure 🚗

13/08/2026

Hoping that my year 13 learner drivers achieved what they wanted with their A'levels, Btec's and other qualifications today 🎓 I've been thinking of you all. Equally, if you didn't get what you wanted, remember there's more than one way to climb a mountain!! 😃 Your results do not define you! 💪🏻

09/07/2026

One of my former learners is running the London marathon next year 🏃‍♀️ and raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust in the process. I'm putting the link here in case anyone would like to donate and support:

Donation link is here: https://2027tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jess-terry

Many thanks

In 2012, aged 15 I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and treated successfully at Birmingham Children's Hospital. I am one of the lucky ones. During my treatment, I spent a lot of time on the Teena