Kate from Birkenhead passed today.

She was very nervous and has been throughout the process of learning to drive. So today has been something of a triumph. She was lucky in that she got an examiner that put her at her ease, and she did pick up 10 faults, but well done to her. She's kept on trying, despite being rigid with panic at times, so today is a real achievement both for her and for me.

5 out of 6 now... that's an 83% first time pass-rate.

For the first time, I took a picture. I thought she'd look happier!

3 weeks, 3 passes...

It's been a couple of weeks since I added anything to this blog. Busy little bee I've been!

In that time three of my pupils have had their driving tests.

First of these was Tom from Wallasey. He came to me after failing his test with another instructor. He thought he had a problem with hills, but really he just lacked a bit of structure. His comments 2 days before his test were "I don't know if I will pass, but I feel like I'm a much better driver now".

3 weeks was all it took. He passed with just 3 minor faults.

Next up was Lucy from Birkenhead. She started with me several months ago, and really worked hard at learning. She's turned into a brilliant driver, and she duly passed her test with only 4 minors.

This morning at the unearthly time of 8.20, when decent folks are still eating cornflakes or snuggled in a duvet, Rosie, from Willaston, was out doing her driving test in Ellesmere Port.

Passed first time? Well duh! Do you think I'd be posting her name on the internet if she'd failed?

5 minors this time, which she was more than happy with. 8.20 tests in Ellesmere port do my head in! I had to be up at 6 this morning. I think I deserve a medal, don't you?

I wish them all well as drivers!

Tomorrow I have another test. A young lady from Birkenhead. Watch this space!