DR Drive school of motoring

11/06/2026

🥳 Massive congratulations to Hayden on passing his driving test today 1st time with only 3 driver faults, and dealing with this awful English weather ☔️ It has been an absolute pleasure and thank you for taking onboard all of the suggestions and advice. It all worked out in the end ☺️ Stay safe, look after yourself and drive that Fiesta carefully to school 🎉🥰 See you soon for that motorway lesson. I will have to come for a meal at Hickory’s to catch up 🍽️

02/06/2026

🚨From 9 June, learner drivers will only be able to move their driving test to nearby test centres.

If you book a new test from this date, you will only be able to move your test to:

✅ any of the 3 centres nearest to where your test is booked

✅ the test centre you first booked at on that current booking

If you have an existing booking, the new rule will apply to where your test is booked at on 9 June – not where you first booked.

Read more about the changes to the driving test booking rules 👉 https://ow.ly/JTEJ50Z4Bbx

02/06/2026

Congratulations Alice on passing your driving test 1st time yesterday with just the one df - a forward bay park adjustment. You have worked so very hard for this, taken every little bit of advice on board and managed to keep the nerves at bay 🤩 🚗 It has been an absolute pleasure and a joy to share all of your life changing milestones … from getting engaged, to getting married, to now looking forward to welcoming your first bundle of joy in August 👶 And all within 12 months. Stay safe, enjoy your independence but most of all enjoy motherhood 🥰 xx 😊

13/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Aly on passing her driving test today at the 2nd attempt with only 6 driver faults 🥳 You managed to control those nerves today and had some brilliant comments from the examiner - just watch that following distance 🤣 It has been an absolute pleasure and thank you for taking onboard all of the suggestions and advice. Stay safe, look after yourself and no more buses once you decide on what car to buy 🎉🥰 xx

19/04/2026

Why do some people treat driving lessons like they are optional until the last minute?

A requested post from a fellow ADI

Cancellations an hour before. Messages saying something came up. Or no message at all. And no payment either.

Let’s flip that for a second.
Imagine you get ready for work. You plan your day. You turn up… and your boss says, “Actually, go home. I don’t need you today.” No pay. No notice. Just lost income.

You would not accept that.
So why is it acceptable for instructors?
This job is not just sitting in a car giving directions.

It is planning every lesson. Managing risk. Watching the road, the mirrors, the learner, and everything developing around you at the same time. Keeping someone safe while they are still learning how to stay in control under pressure.

It is mentally demanding in ways people do not always see.

Now add the reality behind the scenes.
No sick pay. No guaranteed income. No fallback if you are unwell. No option to just not work and still get paid.

If we do not work, we do not earn.

Simple as that.

So when a lesson is cancelled last minute, that is not just an inconvenience.

That is lost time.
Lost income ,a space that someone else could have used and also time we could have utilised elsewhere remember we are humans and we have a life and families too.

This is not aimed at everyone.
I have a great group of pupils but I am going to start getting lessons prepaid at the time of booking as I have been told that the difference is clear.
People tend to respect your time more when they have already committed to it.

So maybe the question is this.
Is it about respect?
Is it about boundaries?

Or is it about how lessons are structured and paid for?
Taken from another instructor

18/04/2026

Do you think you have plenty of time remaining on your MOT?

Just because you have a valid MOT, your vehicle can still be unroadworthy and dangerous to drive!

Driving an unroadworthy vehicle is illegal, so its important to regularly check your:

🛞 Tyre tread and condition: the minimum legal tread depth is 1.6mm, check for cuts, bulges, or exposed wires and replace the tyre if you find any
💡 Lights: to make sure they're all working
🌧️ Wipers: test your wipers regularly to make sure they clear water from your windscreen
🛑 Brakes: if the pedal feels spongey or slack, get your vehicle checked by mechanic as soon as possible

It is your responsibility to make sure your vehicle is safe to drive before starting the engine.

18/04/2026

18/04/2026

Are you hitting the road this week?

Make sure you keep to the basics. Avoiding these can greatly reduce your chance of being a risk whilst out on the road:

🚫 do not begin a journey if you are tired
🌃 avoid long journeys between midnight and 6am
✅ plan to take breaks
🚗 if you feel sleepy, stop in a safe place

18/04/2026

Spring may mean warmer temperatures, but it can bring rainy spells too. ☔

When roads are wet, stopping distances will be at least double those required for stopping on dry roads, so it’s important you know how to drive in these conditions.

Next time you're driving in wet weather, remember to:

🚗 keep well back from the vehicle in front
⚠️ if the steering becomes unresponsive, ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually
🛢️ watch out for any spilt diesel as this will make surfaces very slippery
🚲 take extra care around pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders

For more information, read rule 227 of The Highway Code: https://ow.ly/zO7650YI7Bz

15/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Molly on passing her driving test today 1st time with only 5 driver faults 🥳 It has been an absolute pleasure and thank you for taking onboard all of the suggestions and advice. It all worked out in the end ☺️ Stay safe, look after yourself and no more buses to college 🎉🥰 xx