Cheryl’s Driving School

04/09/2026

There’s definitely a few folk on the roads who could maybe do with reflecting on their driving.🫣
I have, in the past, taken people out to help them feel more comfortable with their driving abilities as they age or following surgeries, and it’s great to see people taking this responsibility.
Unfortunately many more don’t take this step and only avoid accidents thanks to other drivers making up for their risky choices.
Can you still read a number plate that’s 20 metres away?

We are supporting Road Safety Scotland’s Fitness to Drive campaign, encouraging mature drivers to reflect on their driving and take action to keep driving safely and confidently for as long as possible. Find out more about the campaign here 👉https://roadsafety.scot/road-user-advice/mature-drivers/

28/08/2026

Today, while on test, one of my learners was shown the middle finger by a following driver for following the examiner’s orders and pulling up on the left side of the road, which is a standard test exercise.
This driver then went on to gesture wildly at my learner and mouth some impatient obscenities.
This is never ok and should never be something a learner or an experienced driver should have to witness.
In this case, the driver is extremely lucky that my dashcam has already overwritten the footage, but you know who you are - the angry woman driving a van on the Old Finstown Road just before 9am.
As instructors we do teach our learners how to deal with pricks like you, but it still upsets them and could be the reason they never drive again. Having to deal with this on test is another level of stress.
So please think before you take your anger out on another person again, and in the meantime here’s a link you may find useful.

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-manage-and-prevent-road-rage-3145193

28/08/2026

👏🏻 Well done to Archer, Merrick and Saskia for passing your driving tests!🙌🏻

Now you’ll be able to get to and from work, ferry the family around and lug those drum kits about with ease!😜 Enjoy and stay safe.🫶🏼

19/08/2026

Remember if you're a learner driver AND a member of Orkney Library you can get FULL, FREE ACCESS to Theory Test Pro!

You can sign up for your free account at:
https://orkney.theorytestpro.co.uk/students/new and sign in on your browser or download the Theory Test Pro App.

Theory Test Pro gives you access to hundreds of theory test practice questions, hazard perception videos and you can even practice your driving theory test by sitting mock tests. 🚗🚦

06/08/2026

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Are you even a learner driver if you haven't cancelled your indicator to then accidently put the other indicator on. Then you try to turn that indicator off but then put the other one back on.

Then before you know it you're having a mini fight with the indicator stick and you're instructors getting stressed trying to tell you to leave it and it'll go off, but you can't hear them through the clicking of the indicator stick going on and off 😅🤣

16/07/2026

🥳Another test week over and a big well done to Ewan for passing his test on an extremely busy day in Kirkwall. You navigated perfectly through the madness of Broad Street on a liner day! 👏🏻

👏🏻Enjoy the freedom and stay safe! 😉

26/06/2026

🫣Just when I thought my tests were over, two lucky learners managed to pick up cancellations for today, and both passed! 🙌🏻

I’m absolutely delighted for Beth, who passed with zero minors, and Jayne, who passed easily, even with her husband’s parking creating an extra challenge on test!😜

👏🏻 Well done girls! Just shows the hard work beforehand pays off as you were able to grab those tests and get the job done. Safe driving and thank you for my lovely gifts. 🥰🥰

23/06/2026

🙌🏻 Congratulations to Anushka and James! What great drives you both had today, two well deserved passes!🙌🏻

👏🏻I look forward to giving you a wave as you drive by, and hope you both enjoy your summer on the road. Drive safe!🥰

19/06/2026

Essentials!