Learner Driving Perth

09/02/2026

Today’s news is

IVE RETIRED!!

After 20 years of teaching, I’ve decided it’s time to do other things with my time. It’s been great and I’ll miss working with learners. What I won’t miss is the unending catastrophe of trying to get Tests, and it looks like this will continue, perhaps, for a few more years - IF they ever figure how to sort their mess.
I’ve witnessed approx. 500 of MY pupils being told they passed their Tests and every one has been a special moment for both them and me. It’s still great to see former pupils out driving around.

07/01/2026

Massive congratulations to Rhys on his first time Pass this afternoon. Having his full licence will make a big and positive difference to his family.

31/12/2025

A first time Pass is a lovely way to end the year for Aneta (and me). Brilliant result too.
Congratulations and well done to Rae for all the extra practice.

18/12/2025

No pic today but Isla achieved a first time pass this morning with a very good result and good feedback from the Examiner.

17/12/2025

17/12/2025

15/11/2025

Wise words copied from an ADI I follow.

Another sad message in tonight 🥹

A few days after passing your test you are no different from the day before.

You have simply demonstrated that, for 40 minutes, you could follow the rules well enough to earn a licence.

The habits you had before the test the mistakes you made the gaps in your experience they do not magically disappear on pass day.

This week, a young driver passed her test on Monday.
By Friday, her car was completely written off.

She was turning right.
It was dark.
It was raining.
A car full of young boys, no insurance, no tax and no MOT, came flying down the road and drove straight into her.
They jumped out and ran.
Police still have not found them.

Her mum had begged her not to drive in the dark and wet.
Roxy was 18.
Headstrong.
Excited.
Independent.
She went out anyway.

By the grace of God, she walked away unharmed.

Looking at the car, that is a miracle.

This is not about blame.
This is not about fear.
This is about reality.

When you pass your test, you are still a brand-new driver in a very unforgiving world.
Darkness hides danger.
Rain removes grip.
Inexperience slows reactions.

The road is full of people who do not care about rules, safety, or who they hurt.

New drivers: listen to your parents.

Sometimes the warning you roll your eyes at
is the warning that saves your life.

Parents: keep saying it.
Even when they don’t listen.
Even when they think they know better.
They hear you more than you think.

To every learner and newly-passed driver reading this…

Your real test starts now.
Protect yourself.
Take fewer risks.
Drive for the drivers who don’t.

I hope she doesn’t loose her confidence and continues driving 🫶🏾



Sheena Ahmed
Motorvation School of Motoring

10/11/2025

(A requested post )
🧠AWARENESS AND PLANNING
THE SKILLS THAT SAVE LIVES

Driving is not about reacting, it is about anticipating.
The difference between a safe driver and a risky one often comes down to how far ahead they think.

Every moment behind the wheel is a test of awareness. You are not just controlling a car, you are reading the road, watching behaviour, predicting possibilities.

Good drivers do not wait to see a hazard, they expect one. They are scanning for what is next, not just what is now.

When your eyes are up and your mind is calm, you can see what is coming.
You can plan before you act.
You are ready for the cyclist who wobbles, the driver who brakes late, the pedestrian distracted by their phone.

If you are only reacting when something happens, you are already too late.
Planning gives you time.
Time gives you options. Options save lives.

Awareness is not just looking, it is seeing.
It is understanding how speed, space, and timing work together.
It is keeping your eyes moving, mirrors checked, and your brain a step ahead of the car.

Every crash starts the same way, with a moment no one planned for.
Every safe journey ends the same way, with a driver who did.

So before every turn, every overtake, every merge, ask yourself
Have I looked far enough
Have I left enough space
Have I planned my move

Your safety does not depend on luck.
It depends on awareness.
It depends on planning.
It depends on you.

10/11/2025

🚗 Blind Spots
👀 The Hidden Danger

A blind spot is any area around your vehicle that you can’t see even when you’re checking your mirrors or looking ahead.

The main blind spots are:
🔹 The space between what you see ahead and what appears in your exterior mirrors.
🔹 The area hidden by your vehicle’s frame, pillars, or headrests when you glance in the mirrors.

Every vehicle has them and they vary depending on shape, size, and design. A small hatchback, a van, and a lorry all have very different blind zones.

💡 Before every manoeuvre, always look over your shoulder and double-check the area mirrors miss.
That quick glance can save a life especially when cyclists, pedestrians or motorbikes are nearby.

See what your mirrors can’t. 👀

08/11/2025

Today marks the 20th birthday of LDP. 8 November 2005, I set up the business and it’s still here. A milestone I wanted to achieve.
We have done so much in that time.
Thank you to all who have supported and benefitted from our work and dedication. I still see people I’ve taught either driving, or in person.

18/10/2025

Is Too Much Being Asked of Driving Instructors?

Navigating Expectations, Realities, and the Road Ahead.

When most people think of driving instructors, they picture calm professionals sitting beside nervous learners giving directions, marking faults, and preparing people for the test.

But the truth runs much deeper.

A modern instructor’s role extends far beyond the basics of clutch, gears, and mirrors. Every single lesson demands patience, psychology, and split-second decision-making all while ensuring safety for everyone in and around the vehicle.

Instructors are managing more than traffic.
They’re managing emotions, anxiety, and trauma.
They’re adapting for neurodivergent learners, building confidence after accidents, helping adults return to driving after years off the road, and supporting pupils who are terrified to even start the engine.

Add to that:
🚘 Rising fuel costs and car maintenance expenses.
🧠 Complex behavioural challenges in learners.
⏰ Long waiting times for driving tests and increased public pressure.
📱 Distracted and impatient drivers around them.

It’s no longer just about teaching how to drive it’s about teaching why we drive safely.

Driving instructors are often the last line of defence between a learner’s mistakes and a potential collision. They carry huge responsibility, yet rarely get recognition for the emotional and mental strain that comes with the job.

So next time you see a driving school car slowing down at a junction, remember what’s really happening inside.
It’s not “just another learner.”
It’s a trained professional guiding someone through fear, pressure, and progress all while protecting everyone else on the road.

Let’s start giving instructors the credit, respect, and understanding they truly deserve.
Because teaching someone to drive isn’t simply a job it’s safeguarding the next generation of road users.

“Behind every learner’s journey is an instructor holding calm when chaos hits. Respect the dual controls they’re teaching tomorrow’s safe drivers today.”

Sheena Ahmed

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16/10/2025

Massive congratulations to Ross on his first time Pass this afternoon with an excellent performance.