Stephen Arnold's School of Motoring

18/06/2026

🚗🎉 Massive congratulations to Ollie on passing his driving test today, first attempt with an incredible ZERO faults recorded!

It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of his journey and to watch him grow, not only in his driving ability but also in his confidence.
His Determination, commitment and consistency was the reason for this result and Ollie should be immensely proud of himself.

A huge thank you also goes to his parents for their fantastic support throughout. In particular, his dad, who regularly took him out for extra practice. That time, effort, and encouragement played a massive part in helping Ollie achieve the result he earned today. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of this journey.

Ollie, this licence is more than just a pass certificate, it’s proof of what can happen when determination meets consistent effort.
I Wish you every success and happiness for the future. Keep believing in yourself, keep moving forward, and enjoy the freedom that comes with this exciting new chapter.

✨ “The road ahead is full of possibilities. Trust yourself, stay true to who you are, and remember that the same determination that got you here can take you anywhere.” ✨
🚘🚦☺️

29/05/2026

📵Using a handheld mobile phone while driving is illegal in the UK.

The penalties for using a mobile phone while driving are severe. Here's a summary of the fines and points for different scenarios:

First Offense: £200 fine and 6 penalty points on your driving license.

Repeat Offense: £1,000 fine and 6 penalty points on your driving license.

New Drivers: 6 penalty points within two years of passing your test results in losing your license.

12/05/2026

Putting learners in control 🚗

From today, only learners will be able to book driving tests.

We’ve made this change to:

Clampdown on test reselling and exploitation by third parties ⛔

Make sure tests are accessible only to learners 🔐

Provide a fairer booking system ✅

Read more on GOV.UK 👇
https://ow.ly/viIc50YWwOA

04/05/2026

❓ 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.

30/04/2026

30/04/2026

Every instructor knows the moment a pupil passes their test is a proud one. But removing the L plates does not mean the learning stops. The habits built during lessons often stay with drivers for years to come. Helping pupils understand that checking air pressure, condition and tread once a month is part of responsible driving can make a real difference. Tyre safety is not just for the driving test, it is for every journey they make afterwards.

27/04/2026

You may not have known that the Highway Code applies to pedestrians as well? Whether you're at a junction, zebra crossing or anywhere else, these simple steps can help keep you and others around you, safe:

🚶 Find a safe place to cross where you can see clearly in all directions. Use a crossing if there's one nearby.

🚶 Stop at the kerb and look all around for traffic. Listen too – you can often hear vehicles before you see them.

🚶 Wait for a safe gap. If traffic is coming, let it pass, then look and listen again.

🚶 When it's safe, walk straight across. Keep looking and listening as you cross, and watch for cyclists moving between lanes. Avoid crossing between parked cars, on bends or near the top of a hill where drivers can't see you.

If you need to know more to feel safe when crossing the road, find more in the Highway Code online: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-pedestrians-1-to-35

23/04/2026

🐴Regardless of the speed limit of a road, when you see a horse and rider (or horse and carriage) using the road, please:
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• Slow down to 10mph (and be prepared to stop)
• Keep well back
• Never rev your vehicle's engine
• Pass slow and leave a 2m gap, but only when it's safe to do so.