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16/01/2024

As driving instructors we can only advise people about their readiness to take a test!

You may think you are driving well when the instructor is:

Telling you when to change gear!
Asking you what the speed limit is!
Talking you through every manoeuvre!
Telling you which lane to be in!
Reminding you which exit to come off of on a roundabout because you forget!
Helping you when you can’t workout if there is enough space for you to get your car through!

If all or any of the above apply to you, then you are not test ready!

When the door shuts and it’s just you and the examiner, the car is the loneliest place to be, when you make a mistake and your brain goes to mush it’s the worst feeling ever!

Remember those family and friends who urge you to just have a go for the experience, aren’t the ones having to go through it, people have very selective memory’s when it comes to driving and tests!

Ask anyone who has failed a test if it was a nice experience!

Remember it’s YOU doing the test, no one else, no phone to google answers, no help from anyone else just YOU!

If you are up to standard, you will still be nervous, but you won’t be doubtful of your ability!

Go look in the mirror and have a straight talk with yourself!

This is a skill for life.
It saves YOUR life and other road users lives..

The big question is.......

Would you take an A level if you hadn’t studied enough and then expect to pass it?

Using media to spread awareness 🙌🏾

Thanks for reading.

Not my words stole from another site ..

31/12/2023

As 2023 comes to a close
I would like to wish all my family ,friends ,pupils past and present a Happy new and may your wishes and dreams come true for 2024 .. enjoy your night

22/12/2023

Would like to wish all my past and present pupils a happy Christmas and new year .. And will see you on the roads stay safe healthy and enjoy your time off . And also to my fellow colleagues out there when you hang the keys up enjoy your time off . Hohoho

15/02/2022

ALL APPROVED DRIVING INSTRUCTORS



Following yesterday’s announcement by the Health Minister, Robin Swann MLA, on the revoking of the various COVID 19 Regulations, I wanted to confirm to you all that although the Regulations have been revoked, the requirements remain in public guidance, and therefore the requirement to wear a face covering during the driving test remains in place for both driving examiners and test pupils. Similarly, all Approved Driving Instructors should continue to follow public guidance on the wearing of face coverings while providing instruction.



We are also retaining other mitigations during the driving test, including termination of a test where the candidate has failed.



Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

15/04/2021

Hi everyone driving lessons will resume on Friday 23rd April ,I have pupils with tests coming up which is a priority for me . Pupils who have already started with me before lockdowns will be contacted as well as any new enquiries so we can work through this and try and get results for you all .But please be patient as the road ahead might be a bit bumpy .
But I will do my best to accommodate you all.
Many thanks for your patience and understanding in the times we have had to work through and I appreciate all the support from you all .see you all soon Phil
PS please feel free to contact me if you need to

22/03/2021

All Approved Driving Instructors and Approved Motorcycle Instructors



Following the Executive’s review of COVID-19 restrictions on 16 March, driving instruction and theory and practical driving tests remain suspended. This will be subject to a further review by the Executive on 15 April 2021, and we will update you again after that.

We will soon be contacting those customers with practical driving tests booked in April, providing them with advice and guidance about how to cancel and re-book a new appointment. They can reschedule their test up until the week before their scheduled test date. If they haven’t done so by then, we will cancel their test and refund their payment. Practical driving tests can be rescheduled at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/book-view-change-cancel-your-practical-driving-test

Similarly, customers whose theory test is scheduled between 2-18 April inclusive will have their test automatically rescheduled into a ‘virtual test centre’, which will temporarily hold an appointment for affected customers. Customers should visit https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/book-change-or-cancel-your-theory-test-online to reschedule this temporary placeholder appointment to a preferred date, time and location or cancel to get a full refund. We are working closely with the theory test provider to ensure that as soon as the date for the resumption of driving tests is agreed by the Executive, additional theory test appointments will be made available through a combination of extended opening hours and an additional temporary test centre to help address the backlog.



Motorcycle instruction and motorcycle practical tests continue to be unaffected by the extended suspension.



Further information on the Regulations can be found at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-what-restrictions-mean-you should you require it.



We’ll continue to keep you updated and, should you have any queries in the meantime, please feel free to contact me or one of the BSU team.

Find out how to book, view, change or cancel your practical driving test below. Includes information for cars, motorcycles, lorries, buses and taxis.

18/02/2021

Hi all am sure you all have heard restrictions have been extended to April .Anyone with tests booked in this time frame should be keeping an eye on your emails for information on rescheduled dates or contact the DFI/DVLA to get more information on tests dates.
I will keep you all updated on any information or updates I get from the DFI/ DVLA on the restrictions .
I know it is frustrating for us all in these difficult times ahead ,but please feel free to contact me if you need any help in this times even if it is just a chat or you need information on anything above .
Cheers Phil

22/01/2021

Unfortunately with the new guidelines released yesterday it looks like we will be of the road till the 5th march.
I understand this means that driving test will be rescheduled again for many so keep a eye on your emails for updates from the DVLA .
Frustrating I know for you and also for myself please fell free to contact myself if you need help in anyway or even just chat .
Take care stay safe and stay positive .

23/12/2020

That's the keys hung up for Christmas .merry Christmas to all my pupils past ,present and new ones to come .stay safe everyone and see you all in February .enjoy .

23/12/2020

the NI Executive agreed to introduce further lockdown measures from 00:001 on 26 December, to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions will be in place for six weeks, which means that driving instruction, as a close contact service, will once again be suspended from 26 December until 5 February inclusive.



Similarly, both driving theory tests and practical driving tests will also be suspended for six weeks from 26 December. Theory tests will resume on 6 February, and practical driving tests will resume on 8 February. This will enable candidates for practical driving tests to have some instruction before their driving test.



Motorcycle instruction and motorcycle practical tests are not affected by the latest suspension.



Over the next few days we will be contacting practical test customers to let them know their test has been cancelled, by text, email or by letter, depending on the information they provided when booking their test. We will be refunding their test fees and letting them know how to reschedule their test.



We will also be contacting theory test customers over the next few days to let them know their test has been affected by the lockdown restrictions. Theory test appointments currently scheduled between 29 December and 5 February will be moved into a ‘virtual test centre’: this is just a holding appointment, and candidates should go online and change to a date and time which suits them or cancel to get a full refund.



We are working hard to contact all affected customers, but if you are aware of any of your pupils being scheduled to have a theory or practical driving test in the six weeks from 26 December, then we would ask you to make them aware of the latest position as well.



We know these are very worrying times for you all, and will continue to work with you over the coming weeks.

I will be in contact with you all when I get a start date to get you all back on the .

19/11/2020

Exec have agreed a Circuit Breaker for 2 Weeks to save Christmas with effect 12:01am on 27th November
✂️💅🍔☕️ Hairdressers, cafes & close contact services can reopen from tomorrow for 1 week
THEN:
🛍 Closure of all retail except essential
✂️💅🚘 Closure of close contact, driving instruction (not motorcycle) except for TV production and ancillary to medical health and social care
🍔🍷🍺☕️ Closure of all hospitality (except for accommodation for essential travels) food in motorway services, airports and terminals exempt. (Take aways allowed)
🍷🍻 Off licences open with closure at 8pm
🏋🏻‍♀️📽 🏊 Closure of leisure and entertainment (including all soft play areas, gyms and swimming pools etc)
⚽️🏐🏉 Sporting events only permitted for elite sports. Individual/household outdoor exercise and school PE to continue.
🏟 Elite sports events behind closed doors with spectators.
🏡 No household gatherings other than support bubbles under current exceptions for caring, maintenance and house moves
⛪️👰🤵 Closure for churches except for weddings and funerals. Max 25 for weddings and funerals.
🏠 Strong stay at home message, working from home, for essential purposes, education and essential exercise.
📚✏️ Schools to remain open
👩🏻‍🎓🧑‍🎓 Uni/FE - distance except for essential
🌳 Public parks and outdoor play areas remain open
💷 Financial support package in development!?!?!?

12/11/2020

Unfortunately due to the new guidelines
Lessons are suspended
For another week
Will update when more clear information comes through
Sorry for the inconvenience .