Blackwood School of Motoring

Blackwood School of Motoring DVSA Registered & Approved Driving Instructor - Calm Patient Tuition - Structured Practical Learning

Our goal is simple: Create Excellent Drivers

We look forward to hearing from you, call or text on: 07951 198667

Congratulations to Zack, who passed his driving test yesterday in Perth.Although Perth isn't an area we normally cover, ...
30/05/2026

Congratulations to Zack, who passed his driving test yesterday in Perth.

Although Perth isn't an area we normally cover, Zack secured a test there and was prepared to put in the extra effort. Over the last few weeks, we made the journey north to become familiar with the roads, layouts, and driving conditions he would encounter on test day.

Zack approached every lesson in the same way: he listened carefully, arrived prepared, and worked diligently on the areas that needed improvement. That commitment paid off with a well-earned pass.

Congratulations, Zack. Safe driving, and all the best for the future.

— John
Blackwood School of Motoring

One question I often get asked is:"How do I know if I'm making progress?"Learning to drive isn't just about counting les...
29/05/2026

One question I often get asked is:

"How do I know if I'm making progress?"

Learning to drive isn't just about counting lessons.
That's why every pupil has a progress record linked to the DVSA syllabus. It helps identify what's been covered, what needs more practice, and what comes next.

Some skills click quickly. Others take time and repetition.

What matters is understanding where you are in the process and building confidence step by step.

That's how steady progress is made.

More information about how I teach can be found here:

drivingtuitionforward.com

— John

The difference between watching the road and using it becomes clear quite quickly in lessons. As a pedestrian, you can w...
24/05/2026

The difference between watching the road and using it becomes clear quite quickly in lessons. As a pedestrian, you can wait and react.�If something doesn’t feel right, you stop.

As a driver, you don’t have that same margin.

By the time something feels wrong, you’re already part of it.

That’s why driving depends on what you do early. Noticing how a situation is developing.�Adjusting your speed before you reach it.�Leaving space so you have time to respond. This is where time, speed and space all come together.

Good driving isn’t built on quick reactions.�It’s built on giving yourself fewer situations to react to.

One of the most common things I see in lessons isn’t a lack of effort. It’s missed information. A pupil will check a jun...
21/05/2026

One of the most common things I see in lessons isn’t a lack of effort. It’s missed information. A pupil will check a junction, see that it looks clear, and move.

The problem is what happens in between.

Your eyes don’t take in everything continuously. They jump from point to point, and in those small gaps, things can change.

A car appears. A pedestrian steps forward. A situation develops.

Good observation isn’t just about looking once.�It’s about giving yourself time to look again.

That’s why slowing things down early matters.

Around this time of year, I often hear:“Is there enough time to pass before September?”At the moment, the honest answer ...
08/05/2026

Around this time of year, I often hear:

“Is there enough time to pass before September?”

At the moment, the honest answer is no.

Test waiting times are long, and availability is limited. Even once a pupil is driving well, securing a test date isn’t something that can be relied on in the short term. With upcoming changes to how tests are booked, that may become even more difficult.

That doesn’t mean it’s not worth starting.

Learning to drive still takes time to build properly. Skills need to move from being introduced, to being understood, to being carried out consistently without prompting. That process doesn’t change, regardless of test dates.

Starting now means using that time well. Building experience, developing good habits, and being ready when a test does become available.

John 0795 1198 667

Most people leave school as experienced road viewers.�Very few leave as road users.From a young age, you learn to watch ...
29/04/2026

Most people leave school as experienced road viewers.�Very few leave as road users.

From a young age, you learn to watch traffic. You judge when it’s safe to cross, you notice when something doesn’t look right, and you react to what’s happening around you.

Driving is different.

You’re no longer watching and reacting. You’re responsible for what happens next.
That means learning to:

- read the road ahead, not just what’s in front of you
- understand how speed affects time and space
- make decisions early, not at the last moment

This is why the early stages of learning to drive can feel like a lot to take in. It’s not just about moving the car. It’s about learning to think in a completely different way.
That shift, from road viewer to road user, is where proper driving begins.

CONGRATULATIONS Alfie. 🚗
23/04/2026

CONGRATULATIONS Alfie. 🚗

Starting lessons this year?I’ll have some availability coming up over the next few months.Lessons follow the DVSA syllab...
22/04/2026

Starting lessons this year?

I’ll have some availability coming up over the next few months.

Lessons follow the DVSA syllabus and are kept calm and structured, building things step by step.

I’ve also added a set of pupil resources on the website to support learning between lessons.

More here if you’d like to take a look:
👉 drivingtuitionforward.com

John - ADI Blackwood School of Motoring 07913 206 369

APRIL AVAILABILITY UPDATEI’ll have limited lesson availability starting in April.If you’re planning to begin lessons thi...
24/03/2026

APRIL AVAILABILITY UPDATE

I’ll have limited lesson availability starting in April.

If you’re planning to begin lessons this spring, or have a 17th birthday coming up, now is a good time to get in touch.

Lessons follow the DVSA syllabus step by step, with a focus on understanding the why as well as the how.

More details at
drivingtuitionforward.com or message me 0795 1198 667

— John

Driving Test Booking Changes – What You Need to KnowThe DVSA are introducing a number of changes to how driving tests ar...
17/03/2026

Driving Test Booking Changes – What You Need to Know

The DVSA are introducing a number of changes to how driving tests are booked and managed:

From 31 March 2026
Only 2 changes can be made to a test booking

From 12 May 2026
Only learners will be able to book and make changes to tests

From 9 June 2026
Tests can only be moved to nearby test centres

These changes are designed to reduce the reselling of test slots and return control to learners.

If you have a test booked or are planning to book, keep these dates in mind, and make sure you’re fully prepared before making any changes.

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