Northwich & District Driving Instructors Association

04/11/2026

🚗☕ A Special Visitor at Our Latest NADDIA Meeting! 👋

​It was absolute fantastic to welcome a very familiar face to our recent Northwich & District Driving Instructors Association (NADDIA) meeting—our good friend and former local driving examiner, Ray Doughty! 🚙✨

​After dedicating nearly 30 years to the Northwich Driving Test Centre—sitting in the passenger seat with countless local residents as they earned their independence—it was wonderful to catch up with him.

​During the meeting, we sat down to discuss some great talking points, including:

​Reflecting on his incredible legacy of helping thousands of learner drivers and supporting local ADIs through decades of road safety changes.

​Sharing insights on driving test standards, examiner perspectives, and how local instructors can continue preparing pupils to the highest possible level.

​Catching up on his well-earned retirement chapter and hearing his thoughts on the current landscape of driver training in Cheshire.

​Thank you once again, Ray, for taking the time to join us and for your lifetime of dedication to our local driving community! 🙌🎉

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19/10/2026

🚗💬 NADDIA Update on Driving Test Waiting Times 🛑

While the Northwich & District Driving Instructors Association (NADDIA) is pleased to hear of improvements in driving test waiting times at our local centre, and we look forward to seeing these improvements for our students, we feel that the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) still has a long way to go to properly support Northwich residents and learner drivers.

While we welcome the reduced waiting time in August, most likely due to examiners working overtime, the overall trend is still 24 weeks. Shorter waits are a step in the right direction, but local learners and instructors need a more reliable and sustained system to clear the backlog and get people on the road without unnecessary stress.

You can read more about the recent waiting time updates at the Northwich test centre here:
https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26647360.northwich-driving-test-centre-cuts-waiting-times-third/ 📉🚘

What are your thoughts on current test availability? Let us know in the comments below. 👇

The average wait was around 16 weeks in August of this year in comparison to around 24 weeks in August of last year.

15/10/2026

Growing the NADDIA Family* 🚗🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our newest member, Simon Scragg, who has officially joined the Northwich & District Driving Instructors Association (NADDIA)!

Simon provides friendly, professional manual driving lessons in Northwich and surrounding areas. Whether you're a complete beginner, a nervous learner, preparing for your practical driving test or looking for refresher lessons, you'll receive patient, one-to-one tuition from an experienced local driving instructor.

Ready to start your driving journey?

Connect with one of our experienced, trusted local driving instructors today:

👉 https://www.naddia.co.uk/find-an-instructor

Calling All Local Driving Instructors! 🚘🤝

Are you an instructor working across Mid Cheshire—including Northwich, Crewe, Knutsford, Middlewich, Tarporley, Winsford, and nearby areas?

If you want to join a proactive, collaborative collective that helps drive local road standards forward, we would love to welcome you on board!

Why join the NADDIA network?

Strong Peer Support: Exchange practical advice, industry updates, and best practices with fellow local colleagues.

Enhanced Business Visibility: Have your driving school listed directly on our popular local learner directory.

A United Collective Voice: Benefit from stronger representation on regional test centre matters and local industry developments.

Help us keep our local roads safer and our instructor community stronger together.

Ready to grow your business with us?

Drop a comment below or find out more here:
👉 https://www.naddia.co.uk/members-zone/why-join-naddia

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08/10/2026

🎉 Big Welcome to Our Newest Member!

We’re thrilled to give a huge welcome to Phil Manning, who has officially joined the Northwich & District Driving Instructors Association (NADDIA)!

As an experienced Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with six and a half years behind the wheel, Phil creates a relaxed, enjoyable environment to help you confidently master driving a manual car in Middlewich and surrounding areas.

🚗 Looking to start driving lessons?
Connect with one of our trusted, experienced, and local driving instructors:

👉 https://www.naddia.co.uk/find-an-instructor

📣 Calling All Local Driving Instructors!
Are you a driving instructor working across Mid Cheshire—including Northwich, Crewe, Knutsford, Middlewich, Tarporley, Winsford, and surrounding areas?

If you want to be part of a proactive, supportive collective that actively drives local road standards forward, we’d love to have you on board!

Why join the NADDIA community?

• Strong Peer Support: Share advice, updates, and best practices with local colleagues.

• Enhanced Visibility: Get your business listed directly on our popular local learner directory.

• A Collective Voice: Stronger representation on regional test centre matters and local industry developments.

Help us keep our roads safer and our instructor network strong.

👉 Ready to grow with us? Drop a comment below or visit:

https://www.naddia.co.uk/members-zone/why-join-naddia

02/10/2026

Are you a driving instructor in Northwich or West Cheshire? Work for yourself, but you don't have to work by yourself! 🚗🤝

Whether you teach in a manual or automatic car, independent driving instruction doesn't need to be an isolated job.

The Northwich & District Driving Instructors Association (NADDIA) is a friendly local group focused on sharing knowledge, swapping test dates, and supporting each other to deliver the highest standards of driver training.

Here is what you get for just £20 a year:

🔹 Monthly Meetings & CPD: Themed sessions and guest speakers throughout the year to help you and your pupils develop.

🔹 Direct DVSA Updates: Stay informed with regular updates straight from our local test centres.

🔹 Business WhatsApp Group: Day-to-day business communication, real-time traffic updates, pupil exchanges, and test swaps.

🔹 Social WhatsApp Group: Share the lighter moments of the job and stay connected with local colleagues.

🔹 Exclusive Discounts: Member-only savings with Thinkware Dashcams and Cartridge People.

🔹 Website Directory Listing: Be listed on the NADDIA website to help local learners find you.

Whether you are based in Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Knutsford, Crewe, or Tarporley, come along and join our community of ADIs and PDIs!

Find out more and join today:

👉 https://www.naddia.co.uk/members-zone/why-join-naddia

01/10/2026

Important NADDIA Subscription Reminder

​Hello everyone, it's that time of year again! We are now collecting NADDIA annual subscriptions for the upcoming year.

​Could all members please send your annual subscription fee of £20 as soon as possible.

Your support is crucial for our work at Northwich & District Driving Instructors Association.

​🌟 Not a member? Now is the perfect time to join!

We have some fantastic events lined up, including:

​🎉 A VERY special guest next month! (Details to follow)

​📚 Plenty of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities throughout the year.

​Don't miss out on these valuable resources and networking opportunities. Support your local driving instructor association and join NADDIA today!

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30/09/2026

Today marks the end of an era at Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency Northwich Driving Test Centre as we say a very fond farewell to Ray! 🚗💨 👋

Over his nearly 30 years as a driving examiner, countless Northwich residents have taken to the wheel with Ray in the passenger seat and earned their independence! 🔑 🚙

On behalf of the Northwich & District Driving Instructors Association (NADDIA), all our pupils, and the wider local community, we want to say a huge thank you to Ray. 👏

Thank you for your decades of dedication to road safety 🛣️, and for supporting thousands of local driving instructors and nervous learners through one of life's big milestones! 🎓 🎉

Wishing you all the very best in your next chapter, Ray! 🙌 ✨ 🥂

29/09/2026

📢 Important update for local learner drivers! 🚗💨

Starting 1 October, the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency DVSA is changing the rules on how you can swap driving test dates with another candidate to make the process easier and less stressful.

Here is what you need to know:

✅ No need to call at the same time: You no longer need to be on the phone to the DVSA at the exact same moment as the person you're swapping with.

📞 First call: The first learner calls the DVSA to request the swap.

📞 Second call: The second learner calls the DVSA on the same working day to confirm it.

As long as both calls are made on the same working day, the DVSA will process the swap.

17/09/2026

🎉 Big Welcome to Our Newest Member!

We’re thrilled to give a huge welcome to Charlie Wiggins, who has officially joined the Northwich & District Driving Instructors Association (NADDIA)!

Charlie is a fully qualified driving instructor based in Chester, covering Chester and a wide surrounding area, including Helsby, Frodsham, Tarvin, and Tarporley.

🚗 Looking to start driving lessons?
Connect with one of our trusted, experienced, and local driving instructors:
👉 https://www.naddia.co.uk/find-an-instructor

📣 Calling All Local Driving Instructors!
Are you a driving instructor working across Mid Cheshire—including Northwich, Crewe, Knutsford, Middlewich, Tarporley, Winsford, and surrounding areas?

If you want to be part of a proactive, supportive collective that actively drives local road standards forward, we’d love to have you on board!

Why join the NADDIA community?

• Strong Peer Support: Share advice, updates, and best practices with local colleagues.

• Enhanced Visibility: Get your business listed directly on our popular local learner directory.

• A Collective Voice: Stronger representation on regional test centre matters and local industry developments.

Help us keep our roads safer and our instructor network strong.

👉 Ready to grow with us? Drop a comment below or visit:
https://www.naddia.co.uk/members-zone/why-join-naddia

09/08/2026

Unveiling Our New Look! 🚗💨

We are excited to share the refreshed official logo for the Northwich & District Driving Instructors Association (NADDIA)!

Designed in the distinctive shape of an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) badge, our updated emblem proudly features a local landmark—Northwich’s iconic town bridge—representing our strong ties to the local community.

Above all, it reinforces our core commitment: Driving Standards Forward.

As an association of local Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructors, we remain committed to supporting our members, promoting road safety, and upholding the highest training standards across Northwich and its surrounding districts.

What do you think of the new design? Let us know in the comments below! 👇