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Huge congratulations to Luke passing his driving test today in Durham with 0 minors. You have done amazing all that hard work and effort you have put in has really paid off

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Hi all I have some day time availability for driving lessons , Newton hall, durham city, Ushaw moor, Brandon that sort of area please get intouch
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Huge Congratulations to Callum passing his test 1st time in Durham today with only 1 minor

Amazing result and safe driving

Huge Congratulations to Lauren passing her test today in Durham with only 3 minors
You have done amazing good luck in your new job and safe driving

Huge congratulations to Kelly passing her test today 1st time in Durham with only 3 minors. So so proud of you getting over your nerves. This is an amazing result

Congratulations again and safe driving

👀 YOUR DRIVING TEST EXPLAINED!

👨‍💼 WE ASKED THE EXAMINERS…

⏰ HOW LONG IS THE DRIVING TEST?
“You’ll spend around 40 minutes behind the wheel driving on a variety of roads and traffic conditions .”

🤷 WHAT HAPPENS BEFORE I DRIVE?
“You will sign a declaration to say the car is insured for you and I’ll ask you to read a number plate from 20 metres away, so don’t forget your glasses or contacts if you need them to see clearly”

➡️ THEN WHAT?
“Next comes the ‘tell me’ questions, something like ‘Tell me, how you’d check your direction indicators are working?’”

🚗 WHAT HAPPENS ONCE WE START DRIVING?
“For approximately 20 minutes out of the 40 minutes, you’ll be driving independently.
This means you will either be following my satnav or the road signs to a destination. Taking a wrong turn is no big deal, as long as you do it safely, you are not being tested on your navigation , I just want to ensure you can drive safely.”

✋WILL I BE ASKED A ‘SHOW ME’ QUESTION?
“Yes, here I want to ensure you can use buttons and settings in the car while keeping the car safe. Here I’d like to ensure you can maintain the speed of the car, keep the steering under control and glance at the control panel if necessary.”

🚘 WHAT MANOEUVRES WILL BE PART OF THE TEST?
“As well as performing a hill start, pulling out from behind a parked car and making a normal stop at the side of the road, you may need to carry out an emergency stop.
You’ll also need to carry out one of the reversing manoeuvres.”

✅ HOW GOOD DO I NEED TO BE TO PASS
“You need to prove that you are safe and competent. I’m not expecting perfection! As long as you don’t make anymore than 15 driving faults (minors) and no serious or dangerous faults (majors) you’ll be okay!”

😭 WHAT HAPPENS IF THE EXAMINER DOESN’T LIKE ME?
“We are all trained professionals, we are here to judge your ability to drive safely, that’s all.”

🤞AFTER THE TEST?
“Whether you pass or fail, we will talk you through any faults you have made. If you’re unsuccessful, work on your faults and come back stronger. If you’ve been successful, you can get straight on the road as soon as your insurance has been sorted 🙂

Thank you for reading 👍

JUST A SMALL REMINDER

As driving instructors, we can only advise people about their readiness to take a test!

You may think you are driving well when the instructor is:

Telling you when to change gear!
Asking you what the speed limit is!
Talking you through every manoeuvre!
Telling you which lane to be in!
Reminding you which exit to come off of on a roundabout because you forget!
Helping you when you can’t work out if there is enough space for you to get your car through!

If all, or any of the above apply to you, then you are not test ready!

When the door shuts and it’s just you and the examiner, the car is the loneliest place to be, when you make a mistake and your brain goes to mush it’s the worst feeling ever!

Remember those family and friends who urge you to just have a go for the experience, aren’t the ones having to go through it, people have very selective memory’s when it comes to driving and tests!

Ask anyone who has failed a test if it was a nice experience!

Remember it’s YOU doing the test, no one else, no phone to google answers, no help from anyone else just YOU!

If you are up to standard, you will still be nervous, but you won’t be doubtful of your ability!

Go look in the mirror and have a straight talk with yourself!

This is a skill for life.

It saves YOUR life and other road users life.

The big question is.......

Would you take an A level if you hadn’t studied enough and then expect to pass it?

Thanks for reading. Have a serious think .....
Stay Safe.

Huge congratulations to Adriana passing her test today in Durham with only 3 minors you have done amazing

Safe driving

From another instructor whom I hope has a speedy recovery ❤️

This is quite an interesting read as I was lucky yesterday, ambulance around the corner and now being well looked after by the great nurses and Doctors of Durham hospital, but if your by your self it could be even scarier 👇👇👇

💔What would *you* do if you were alone and had a heart attack?💔
1. Take a 2 minute break and read this:
Let's say it's 5:25 pm and you're driving home after an unusually hard day's work.
2. You are really tired and frustrated.
All of a sudden you have chest pains. They are starting to radiate in your arm and jaw. It feels like you’re being stabbed in the chest and heart. You're only a few miles away from the nearest hospital or home.
3. Unfortunately you don't know if you can make it..
4. Maybe you've taken CPR training, but the person running the course hasn't told you how to help yourself.
5. How do you survive a heart attack when you're alone when it happens? A person who is feeling weak and whose heart is beating hard has only about 10 SECONDS!! before losing consciousness.
6. But you can help yourself by coughing repeatedly and very strongly! Deep breaths before every cough. Coughing should be repeated every second until you arrive at the hospital or until your heart starts to beat normally.
7. Deep breathing gives oxygen to your lungs, and coughing movements boost the heart and blood circulation. Heart pressure also helps to restore a normal heartbeat. This is how cardiac arrest victims can make it to the hospital for the right treatment.
8. Cardiologists say if someone gets this message and passes it on to 10 people, we can expect to save at least one life.
9. Instead of posting memes, you're helping save lives by spreading this message.
♥️ COPY (hold your finger down on the screen over this message, click on the text until it’s all highlighted, then select copy, go to your own page and where you normally want to write, hold your finger down again and then select paste)♥️IT♥️SAVES♥️LIVES♥️ xx

Huge congratulations to Louis Campion passing his driving test today in Durham.
All your hard work and effort has paid off. Going to miss the chats in the car.

Safe driving

Class of 2023

Can't believe how well you have all done in 2023. You have all done me proud with all the hard work each and everyone of you have done.

Safe driving each and everyone of you

Huge congratulations to Adam passing his test 1st time today with only 2 minors

You have put the work in and it shows

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Huge congratulations to max passing his test today in his own car with only 4 minors

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Huge congratulations to Alanah passing her test today in Durham with only 1 minor

You have done amazing hunni all your hard work has paid off

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Huge congratulations to milly passing her test today in Durham with only 2 minors. Your time, effort and hard work has paid off

Congratulations again and safe driving

Huge congratulations to Owen passing his test 1st time today in Durham. I don't know how to say how proud of you I am, building your confidence with driving. You have really done amazing

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Can't believe this was a year and 3 days ago

Huge congratulations 🎊 to Zoe passing your test today 1st time with only 4 minor you have done amazing, well deserved
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1 year ago

Huge congratulations to Eli passing his test 1st time today in Durham with only 2 minors.
Your hard work and effort has paid off.
Drive safe

Should have posted 2 days ago

Huge congratulations to Olivia passing her test 1st time with 0 minors today at durham test Centre

I'm so proud of you getting over your nerves and passing in an amazing way

Congratulations again and safe driving