Le Petit Driving School

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

Today is an awesome day to celebrate as Katie passed her driving test first time 🤩🚗✨

From nervous beginnings to today’s amazing achievement, it’s been such an emotional and heartwarming journey to watch. Seeing Katie grow from a complete nervous wreck behind the wheel into the confident young woman she is today has honestly been so special.

Her mum has been an absolute superhero every step of the way, encouraging her through the moments she doubted herself, getting her a car for extra practice, and helping her keep going when driving felt overwhelming. Her sister Chloe has also been an absolute rock, constantly supporting and cheering Katie on throughout it all 💕

In the middle of all this, Katie has also passed her motorbike licence and fallen in love 🥰 what a year it’s been for her!

Katie, you have kept me laughing so hard every single lesson. Our chats, your humour, and your beautiful energy are something I’m genuinely going to miss. You are such a kind soul and an absolute credit to your family. I feel incredibly grateful to have been part of your journey and to have watched you grow into the amazing person you are becoming.

You’re destined for amazing things, flower 🌸💖✨

06/05/2026

HUMONGOUS congratulations to Emily!! 🎉 She didn’t just pass—she absolutely smashed it with a flawless zero-fault drive! 🚗✨ We were up at the crack of dawn, but it was worth every second. When she first came to me, hill starts were terrifying, but now she’s a total pro. Emily, you’re off to conquer new adventures—please stay in touch! I’m so proud of you and so grateful to have been part of your story 💛⭐️

09/04/2026

I just wanted to share a special moment from today’s driving lesson. As we were finishing, my client Amelia spotted a very poorly hedgehog being threatened by a crow. I live just down the road, so my son quickly ran out with a towel (and a lunchbox—no judgement 🤣). I called Louise at East Boldre Hedgehog Rescue, and she was incredible. No hesitation, she took the little one straight in.

We named her Cinderella, as she was looking so delicate and worn, but with some love and care, I hope she’ll soon be back to health and ready for a new beginning.

Thank you, Amelia, for your sharp eyes, and a huge thank you to Louise for all that she does. Let’s all keep an eye out for hedgehogs and other wildlife this season. 🦔💛

25/02/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible Kiri, who passed her driving test!!! 🚗🤩💕

What a journey this has been. You’ve faced so many ups and downs, and through it all you’ve risen like a phoenix 🐦‍🔥 out of the ashes. Every challenge that came your way, especially the car issues in the run up to your test, you handled with a deep breath, a calm mind, and that beautiful smile on your face. No matter what happened, you bounced back stronger every single time.

And today it all paid off! You and Lucile absolutely smashed it! 🚘✨ You drove so well that the examiner complimented you and even said your parallel parking was great! 🙌 That’s something to be so proud of.

You’ve faced your fears head on and shown just how capable, resilient, and determined you are. You truly are a diamond 💎 and it has been an absolute pleasure spending time with you (and Lucile of course!). I’m going to miss our lessons so much!

Enjoy your first drive to college tomorrow in Lucile, how amazing does that sound?! And make sure you celebrate tonight with your family, you’ve earned every second of it 🥳💕

A huge thank you to John for helping us out by conducting mock tests. Your help and expertise are always massively appreciated 🥰

So, so proud of you, Kiri. Keep shining ✨

18/02/2026

Huge congratulations to Billy on passing his driving test today! 🚗✨

We have worked so hard in the run-up to this moment, really focusing on anticipation and planning skills, and today he showed off every bit of that effort with an absolutely beautiful drive. Calm, confident, and in control – it was a pleasure to watch.

I’m so proud that he managed to pass in time for his upcoming foot operation. It’s been a long road for him after such a bad accident where he broke his ankle and had to take a break from driving. But true to form, he came back with a spring in his step and a real va va voom in his drive! His determination has been incredible, and he’s now demonstrating truly lovely defensive driving skills that will keep him safe on the roads.

Billy, I wish you all the very best as you start this exciting new chapter. I really hope you stay in touch – I can’t wait to hear all about your adventures and the places you’ll go. I’m going to miss our lessons terribly!

And a huge thank you to you and your Mum for spoiling me with the pamper voucher – such a thoughtful surprise. I’ll be celebrating your success in style! 💆‍♀️✨

Well done, Billy – you’ve absolutely earned this. 🌟

10/02/2026

🚨 Important changes to driving test booking rules are coming.

From 31 March 2026, learner drivers and approved driving instructors (ADIs) will only be able to make 2 changes to a driving test booking.

A change includes:
- changing the date or time
- changing the test centre
- swapping a test between 2 learners

This is part of the outcome of our consultation to improve the way driving tests are booked.

Read more about the changes 👉 https://ow.ly/fZE450Y85Py

05/02/2026

Massive congratulations to Annabelle, who passed her driving test today with only ONE driver fault 🚗✨
This was not an easy journey, and there were moments when we weren’t sure how test day would go but instead of giving up, Annabelle dug deep. We put in lots of extra hours, pushed through the tough bits, and even made the trip to Basingstoke for an additional lesson with Samantha Ratcliff Superdrive Academy.
To make it even tougher, Annabelle had the added pressure of TWO examiners in the car for her test and she still delivered an outstanding drive.
The effort, determination, and commitment Annabelle showed was incredible. We worked extremely hard together, and today she got the result she absolutely deserved.
Thank you, Annabelle, for trusting both myself and Sam in the advice we gave you to get you through this.
I am so proud of you well done Annabelle, you earned every bit of this success 👏🎉