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Well done, Gez!

Posted on Thursday 2 February, 2012 by

A superb result for Gez Quinn on Tuesday in passing his driving test in Rotherham after only visiting the place twice before in his life, and that was on two driving lessons earlier in the week.  Well done!

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Two more first time passes!

Posted on Tuesday 24 January, 2012 by

We’re off to a flying start in 2012 – 5 tests and 5 passes     Well done first of all to Luke Cusworth who passed on Friday 20th January at Middlewood.           Secondly, it might … Continue reading →

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Michael makes it 3 out of 3 for 2012

Posted on Monday 16 January, 2012 by

Friday the 13th wasn’t unlucky for Michael Wainwright as he passed his driving test first time with just four driving faults at Middlewood today. He can now concentrate on taking his sister, who has learning difficulties, wherever she wants to … Continue reading →

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Intensive Driving Courses?

Posted on Thursday 12 January, 2012 by

Many people want to pass their Driving Test as soon as possible and many driving schools in Sheffield and elsewhere advertise ‘Pass Your Test in One Day/Week’. It looks very appealing – use the bus this week, drive yourself next … Continue reading →

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When do I start my manoeuvres?

Posted on Thursday 12 January, 2012 by

Most people, when they start learning to drive, want to start learning to reverse before they can control the car to a reasonable standard going in a forward direction.  Very often, it is pushy parents/partners that are behind this ‘need’. … Continue reading →

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Two tests in 2012, two passes!

Posted on Tuesday 10 January, 2012 by

  You could be looking at the face of the first person to pass his driving test in the UK in 2012. First test of the year on the first working day of the year 8.10 start, finished about 8.45 … Continue reading →

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Supervised learners to be allowed on motorways

Posted on Friday 9 December, 2011 by

Road Safety Minister Mike Penning has now formally confirmed that learner drivers who are supervised by an Approved Driving Instructor will, from some time in 2012, be allowed on motorways. This article gives more detail

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Young Drivers’ Car Insurance

Posted on Monday 29 August, 2011 by

The plight of one of my ex-pupils has highlighted a problem that is becoming more and more common – that of sky high insurance premiums for young drivers. This article and the links in it might highlight the problem to … Continue reading →

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