Coles Driving Academy

Coles Driving Academy Local Driving Academy. Established in 2001. Driver training specialists Learn to drive in Cardiff or the surrounding area. Advanced driving training.

Refresher courses

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Automatic driving tuition. Confidence courses. Post collision or fixed penatly courses. Driving instructor training and development.

Keep it simple!
28/04/2026

Keep it simple!

❓ Have you got a friend or family member who receives a chorus of horns when using a roundabout?

👀 Make sure to share our post with them:

↔️Signals and position:

When taking the first exit to the left, unless signs or markings indicate otherwise:

👈 signal left and approach in the left-hand lane
👈 keep to the left on the roundabout and continue signalling left to leave

When taking an exit to the right or going full circle, unless signs or markings indicate otherwise

👉 signal right and approach in the right-hand lane
👉 keep to the right on the roundabout until you need to change lanes to exit the roundabout
👈 signal left after you have passed the exit before the one you want.

When taking any intermediate exit, unless signs or markings indicate otherwise

👆 select the appropriate lane on approach to the roundabout
👆 you should not normally need to signal on approach
👆 stay in this lane until you need to alter course to exit the roundabout
👈 signal left after you have passed the exit before the one you want

When there are more than three lanes at the entrance to a roundabout, use the most appropriate lane on approach and pay attention to road markings and signs.

28/04/2026

I know I say this often, but I really am lucky to teach such wonderful people.

Do they sometimes push me to use every bit of my teaching experience? Absolutely! But it’s always a pleasure to work with them—watching their confidence grow, seeing their progress, and even celebrating the small wins, like calmly handling a roundabout (and remembering to breathe!), makes it all worthwhile.
And then comes the best moment… when they pass their driving test first time.

That’s exactly what Lisa has just done—fantastic news! She may not have expected it, but I only ever put people in for their test when I truly believe they’re ready.

So, well done Lisa. It’s been a real pleasure teaching you. Take care out there, stay safe—and don’t forget to keep breathing! 🚗

01/03/2026
Well sometimes you have to join in, must be super happy he's broke through the windscreen.🤣
10/02/2026

Well sometimes you have to join in, must be super happy he's broke through the windscreen.🤣

02/02/2026

Northern Ireland will be introducing a graduated driving licence (GDL) from October.

The GDL system, announced as part of the nation’s new Road Safety Strategy Action Plan, will include:

A mandatory minimum learning period of six months before a learner driver can undertake their practical driving test

A programme of training that details the learning required to become a safe driver, and which must be completed and recorded in a logbook before a learner driver can undertake their practical driving test

An increase in the restriction period from the current 12 months to 24 months requiring new drivers to display a distinguishing mark (plate) on the vehicle for two years after receiving a full licence

A period of six months with nighttime driving restrictions for new drivers under 24

Age related nighttime passenger restrictions for newly qualified drivers, with exemption for immediate family members.
GDL permits ‘L’ drivers to drive on a motorway as long as they are accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor. Once the learner passes their test, they will be issued with the new ‘R’ plate which also allows them to drive on a motorway, where they can drive up to the posted speed limit.

Will this follow here in Wales?

01/01/2026

Happy New Year, may 2026 be a great year for you.

01/12/2025

A massive well done to Katie today on test in her own car, we had a great lesson yesterday afternoon just doing a last bit of coaching before the test today and she nailed it. Well done and have a safe journey back home.

Lovely evening spent with these last night. Thank you to the staff at Mercure Cardiff North for their hospitality.Merry ...
30/11/2025

Lovely evening spent with these last night. Thank you to the staff at Mercure Cardiff North for their hospitality.
Merry Christmas all.

26/11/2025

Congratulations to Sarah, great result passing her test today.
She has worked so hard to get to this position and many thanks to Andrew as well for all the extra help he has done where I wasn’t available.

Enjoy the new found freedom Sarah and hopefully see you for another motorway session in the New Year.

Address

St Angela Road
Cardiff
CF144DN

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+447764530915

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