Alan Connor School of Motoring

26/09/2026

26/09/2026

15/09/2026

Best Charity

Has discovered Chat GBT 😂😂😂😂

15/09/2026

We see these bikes every day. A relative of one of learners was given a ban and a hefty fine and he was only 15 he learnt the hard way.

⚠️ THINKING OF BUYING YOUR CHILD AN “E-BIKE”? READ THIS FIRST.

Just because it’s advertised as an e-bike doesn’t mean it legally counts as one.

A standard EAPC (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle) must:

✅ Have pedals that can propel it
✅ Have a continuous rated motor output of no more than 250W
✅ Stop providing motor power above 15.5mph
✅ Limit throttle-only propulsion to walking assistance, up to 3.7mph

A bike with a throttle that propels it beyond 3.7mph without pedalling requires vehicle approval. Bikes that fall outside the standard EAPC regulations also require approval, such as Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA).

If a bike doesn’t meet the EAPC rules, it’s classed as an electric motorcycle or moped.

To use an electric motorcycle on the road, it must be:

▪️ Approved, registered and taxed
▪️ Insured
▪️ Ridden with the correct driving licence
▪️ Ridden while wearing an approved motorcycle helmet

It cannot be ridden on pavements, cycle tracks or cycle lanes.

If it’s ridden without insurance, the rider may receive a fine and the bike could be seized by police.

Don’t rely on the wording in an online advert. Check the specifications and approval before buying, because that £300 “e-bike” could cost you much more.

Full rules 👇
https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules

27/08/2026

Could you be car 22?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcTt-6MjDmm/?igsi=NzJlOHJibXE3N20y

14/08/2026

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaP4kyFp-hZ/?igsh=ZnJpYXY5amxkZWRq

10/07/2026

Had a 1 fault pass at Sidcup today. Amazing result after returning to the country just 10 days ago.

26/06/2026

Due to a dodgy page copying and sharing learner pass photos and using them for theirs and others amusement I have decided to delete all my learner pass photos.
It raises safeguarding issues. I have always been careful not to use learners names
It’s a shame because it’s a celebration and almost a right of passage that has been ruined by selfish individuals.
I will be replacing the pass photos with “Words of Wisdom” from my learners.

12/06/2026

Is this a step in the right direction?

DVSA Update – Action Against Driving Test Booking Misuse

Key points for Driving Instructors

* Since 12 May 2026, only the learner driver is permitted to book, change, swap or cancel their car driving test.
* DVSA is actively enforcing the new rules and taking action against misuse of the booking system.
* 450 driving tests have already been cancelled where evidence showed they were booked using payment cards linked to multiple different learners, indicating the bookings were not made by the test candidates themselves.
* DVSA has confirmed it will continue monitoring and cancelling tests that breach legislation or booking terms and conditions.
* 4,034 online booking suspensions have been issued.
* Suspended licence holders cannot book or manage tests online.
* They must contact the DVSA customer service centre by telephone.
* Suspensions now remain in place for 12 months.
* DVSA has worked with Apple and Google to remove 17 unofficial apps that breached the booking service terms and conditions.

Advice to Pass on to Pupils

Remind learners to:

* Only use GOV.UK to book or manage driving tests.
* Avoid unofficial test-booking apps and websites.
* Never book tests through individuals advertising on social media.

Consequences for Learners

If learners use unofficial services:

* Their online booking access may be suspended.
* Their driving test may be cancelled.
* They could lose significant sums of money with no means of recovery.
* Their personal information may be exposed to scammers and misused.

Instructor Takeaway

As driving instructors, it is important for us to ensure pupils understand that all test bookings and changes must be managed directly by the learner through the official GOV.UK service. DVSA enforcement activity is increasing, and non-compliant bookings are being identified and cancelled.

06/06/2026

Too wet for a learner photo. Saturday Pass at Belvedere first one in the new car.