LDC Driving School: Lesley Maplesden

05/11/2026

REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE 5TH OF NOVEMBER!

Guy Fawkes may have failed in his attempt to blow up Parliament, but you don't have to fail your driving test!

This Bonfire Night, make some sparks of your own and get one step closer to freedom on the road!

Forget the fireworks; make your driving test pass the celebration!

✅ Friendly, professional driving lessons
✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Build confidence behind the wheel
✅ Get test-ready with LDC
✅ Driving Course specialist

Don't leave it to chance – book your driving lessons today! Contact your local LDC instructor directly or LDC on 0800 400 777.

Get in touch and let's get you on the road!

LDC – Driving you towards success!

www.learnerdriving.com

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from your local LDC driving instructor.

30/10/2026

It's Halloween, and we don't want any nasty surprises! 🎃 Keep your eyes peeled for any ghosts, skeletons, witches, werewolves, vampires, or cats walking around the streets this Halloween. Most costumes are dark, so children will be harder to spot. Slow down, stay vigilant, and remember that children may step into the road with no warning! Make sure everyone has a Happy Halloween. 🍬 For driving lesson enquiries, visit our website www.learnerdriving.com or call us on 0800 400 777 - we wont ghost you! 👻

21/10/2026

🚗 Big News from LDC Dunfermline!

The countdown to freedom is on! Several of my amazing pupils are test-ready and waiting for their test dates, which means a few highly sought-after lesson slots have just opened up.
Shoutout to my two newest learners who just secured their slots by purchasing a block booking—smart move, as they saved money right from the start! 💥

❄️ Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start

Don't wait for spring! Learning to drive right now gives you the absolute best preparation for the real world:
• Variable Conditions: Master rain, frost, and damp roads with an instructor by your side.
• Darker Nights: Gain crucial experience handling headlight glare and low-visibility evening driving.
• Total Confidence: If you can handle winter driving now, you can handle anything later!

🧠 Driving Test Nerves & Special Needs Specialist

Driving shouldn't feel terrifying. I specialise in helping pupils manage their anxiety and feel completely safe behind the wheel:
• Nerves Specialist: I use proven, calm techniques to help nervous learners control their anxiety during lessons and leading up to test day.
• Neurodiversity Support: I proudly teach several autistic, dyslexic, and ADHD learners.
• Tailored Approach: As a former primary school teacher, I spent years adapting lessons for children with special educational needs. I bring that exact same patience, structured tailoring, and care into the car for you.

🎁 Festive Deals & Beginner Offers

• Beginner Package: Get started with our special beginner offer for just £175.
• Christmas Gift Vouchers: Give the ultimate gift of independence this Christmas!
• Holiday Update: I will be going away on holiday next week, but my inbox is always open!

📬 How to Book

Spaces fill up fast! Secure your slot today by:
1. Sending a direct message right here to this page
2. Calling the Learner Driver Centre HQ on 0800 400 777 (just ask for lessons with me in Dunfermline!)

📍 Covering Dunfermline and all surrounding areas.

03/10/2026

Exciting news for learners in Dunfermline and surrounding areas! 🚘✨

On Friday, I attended an incredible workshop with L of a Way 2 Pass and I am now officially a certified Driving Test Nerves Specialist! 🎉

We all know that learning to drive and facing the big practical test can bring on a massive wave of anxiety. But nobody should have to fight panic behind the wheel. Through this course, I’ve unlocked a brand new toolkit packed with specialist techniques designed to help you stay calm, focused, and confident.

Are you full of dread at the thought of doing roundabouts, hill starts, or manoevres? Whether you get a serious case of anxiety during your weekly lessons or you are absolutely dreading test day, I'm here to support you. We will work together using these proven, professional strategies to manage your nerves right from the driver’s seat.

🌟 Ready to start? 🌟

I currently have a few spaces available for new students!

Plus, you can take advantage of my Beginner Special Offer: 5 hours for just £175.

Let's turn that driving anxiety into driving confidence! 💪

👇 Drop a comment below, or send me a message today to secure your slot and let's get you test-ready without the stress!

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27/09/2026

Ready for your test? Read this first....

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.

17/09/2026

🚗💨 **It’s been an incredibly busy few weeks behind the wheel!**

Apologies for being a bit quiet on here lately—I've been out on the roads working hard with a fantastic group of pupils! 🌟

Lately, I’ve welcomed a wonderful mix of new faces, from complete beginners to those switching from other instructors for a fresh boost of confidence. **A few of my current pupils are now almost test-ready, which means I have some rare slots opening up!** 🎓

**💡 The Primary Teacher Advantage & Special Needs Expertise**
Before becoming an LDC driving instructor, I was a **primary school teacher**. This background means patience is my superpower! I specialise in teaching **learners with additional support needs** (who make up the majority of my current pupils). I know how to adapt my coaching methods on the fly to suit exactly how *you* learn best, ensuring a calm, stress-free environment. 🧠✨

**🎒 The LDC Difference – Your Complete Learning Kit**
When you train with me, you don’t just get in-car lessons. As you can see in the photo, you get the incredible, unique **LDC Driving Skills Workbook**, alongside full access to the **LDC App and Online Hub**. These tools are packed with resources, theory test prep, and hazard perception clips to help you prepare between lessons, saving you time and money. *(Gift vouchers are also available if you're looking for the perfect practical present! 🎁)*

**💰 Special Introductory Offer**
I am currently offering a **Beginners Special Offer: 5 hours for just £175**, which includes the LDC workbook, app, and hub access!

* Perfect for **Fife College students** looking to gain independence.
* An ideal birthday gift for **young people turning 17** who are ready to get their provisional licence!

**📅 Super Flexible Hours to Suit College & Part-Time Work:**
I know life gets busy, so I keep my schedule highly flexible to work around your timetables and shifts:

* **Monday to Friday:** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
* **Saturday Mornings:** 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

**📍 Areas Covered & Car Types:**
I cover **Dunfermline, West Fife, Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Inverkeithing, Rosyth, and surrounding areas.**

* I teach in a **manual car** 🚘
* I am also fully available to coach **automatic students who have access to their own automatic car** 🚙

🗓️ Slots fill up fast as pupils pass. If you want a patient, adaptable instructor who truly understands how to support your learning journey, let’s get you moving!

📩 **Send a DM today** or drop a comment below to secure your space!

17/08/2026

🚘 Diary Update for Dunfermline & West Fife!

🚘My diary has been filling up over the past couple of weeks with fantastic new learners hitting the roads with me lately! I am loving seeing my pupils build their confidence in my manual car.

Spaces are filling up fast, but I still have a fewmanual slots available per week.

🎉 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER: 🎉Get your first 5 hours of professional tuition for just £125!

As a trainee driving instructor working with the LDC Learner Driver Centre, my training is fresh and my focus is entirely on getting you safely on the road.

How to book:👇 Click the "Send Message" button right below this post to chat with me directly on Facebook Messenger!

Send a message to learn more

25/07/2026

Anxious about learning to drive? You are not alone. 🛋️

✨Today, my student Ben was worried he would forget everything after a two-week break. Fast forward two hours: he was absolutely buzzing! We tackled busy roads, roundabouts, and bay parking with total confidence.

If the thought of getting behind the wheel makes you nervous, I am here to help. My background as an ex-primary school teacher and hypnotherapist means my car is a calm, patient, and zero-stress zone.

I specialise in supporting:🥶 Anxious or nervous learners🧠 Students with special educational needs🛠️ Anyone wanting to build true confidence.

Kickstart your driving with my Beginner Package: 5 hours for £125!
⚡ Some immediate slots available for learners in Dunfermline, West Fife, Aberdour, and Burntisland.

📥 Drop me a DM right here or visit www.passwithlesley.co.uk to chat about how we can get you moving!

20/07/2026

Vinnie absolutely smashed his driving lesson today! 🚀His confidence is skyrocketing, and it is easy to see why. Today, Vinnie had his first shot of parallel parking and then drove around the busier streets of Dunfermline! Vinnie effortlessly navigated tricky hazards, pedestrian crossings, and busy roundabouts with absolute composure. He remained cool under pressure the entire time and even cheered that it finally felt like 'proper driving!' 🎬 We are smoothly powering our way through the fantastic LDC 'Driving Skills Book' and getting closer to driving test day.

Huge well done, Vinnie! 🚘✨

Ready to start your own driving journey? 👋If you are looking to build your confidence and get behind the wheel, I would love to help you succeed! To get you started, I am running a special beginner introductory offer of just £125 for your first 5 lessons! 🌟

Spaces fill up quickly, so let's get you moving: Send a message directly to this page 📩

Visit the website to secure your slot today 💻
www.passwithlesley.co.uk