test results 2009-2012

I have an apology to make to those that have been logging into this News section.
Really sorry all the news has been deleted, the Just Host server went down last week and has lost all my new posts since the end of January.
i am putting them back on-watch this space!!!

In the meantime here is a picture of my new car- Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec. It looks great and is fantastic to drive.

We have had a great start to 2009 with Part 3 tests-
February was especially good with the following all passing first time-
Michael Taylor (Hull) a great pass with nearly a perfect score of 6/5.
Tracy Harrison (York) again with great instruction and a 5/5.
Steve Morgan (York) i was so pleased for Steve, his courage and determination in difficult personal cicumstances and a great 4/5
Robert Rutherford (York) again a near perfect score of 5/6.
Very well done guys i could not have asked or expected more from you all.
March was the time of Diane Davis Part 3 and again another superb result 6/4. well done Diane, you really deserved your success.

The Hull Daily Mail put a great piece together for me on the 18th March, great advertising and text. Thanks to Chris and Kitty, good job done and excellent business from it as well. Thanks also to all those that sponsored me .

All trainees and new drivers enjoying their sessions and all exceeding my expectations. Really enjoying 2009.

ORDIT- I had my premises inspection on the 22nd April and i am delighted as it went very well.
I can now continue to run the business under the banner of ORDIT and i am happy in the knowledge that the DSA are satisfied with my delivery of ADI training at Parts 1/2 and 3.

CPD for ADIs- I am absolutely delighted that i have become involved with a company rolling out a CPD programme all over the UK.This will include Fleet Training and an NVQ Level 3 in Driving Instruction.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE DETAILS SHORTLY.

15/5/2009. Just been asked to be a Trustee of the RSPCA. Very pleased to be involved. Had a great dog/cat food collection at Tesco’s St. Stephens Hull. Everyone was so generous. The staff at the store were great. So decided to give all Tesco staff a DISCOUNT on driving lessons during May and June 2009. Call for more details.

20/5/2009.Just put a new Theory Test link in the “New Driver” Section- looks pretty good and i am sure it will be very helpful coming up to that Theory test date- let me know what you think.

10/6/2009.I have recently started training 3 new PDI and i am delighted with the effort they are putting into the course and the development that is taking place. There is just one major stumbling block at the moment . The CRB Disclosure is taking such a long time to come through. SO A NOTE TO ALL THOSE CONSIDERING BECOMING AN ADI!!!!!  Even if you will not be coming to me for your training DO APPLY FOR YOUR CRB NOW!!!!!! see the section- “HOW TO BECOME AN APPROVED DRIVING INSTRUCTOR”  FOR THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CAPITA- DO IT TODAY.

10/6/2009. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) for ADI’s. As mentioned above I am involved in a new course for CPD starting in August. Please see the section “EXISTING ADI’s” for the full details. If you are interested or need more information do please get in touch, asap.

27/7/2009. Well, a good and bad day today. I was really disapointed for Claire today as her “L” test was cancelled because there was not an examiner for the test. We have done a lot of work recently and she was peaking to be very successful today. We will have to wait for a re-test. The good news. I had my ORDIT re-assessment today and had a very good session which Alison the DTAM for the DSA advised me  was very successful. I am delighted with this.

She gave me a little news about tests for 2010, changes happening in October. For B tests there will be a 10 minute period of independent driving, either following road signs or a series of directions. There will only be 1 manoeuvre as well; also the accompanying person, most likely the instructor will have to be in the car during the test. Some good changes.

11/8/2009.Claire had her day today at test and drove brilliantly. A first time pass and a near flawless drive. Well done Claire, looking forward to Pass Plus in a month or so.

Congratulations to Jennie as well. A Part 1 pass, again with near perfect scores.Did she win her bet with Jason when they compare the HPT and Theory Bank scores? Part 2 here we come!

18/8/2009. The girls have done it again. Well done to Kelly with her pass at Part 1 today. Again excellent scores. The work really paid off and she sounded very pleased on the phone. I got the impression she was going to celebrate with a glass or two of liquid refreshment.

Going down to Wales in early September to discuss  bringing a CPD COURSE to this area. The one on my site may not in the immediate future go ahead because of lack of government funding. I will publish the result of my trip in due course.

3/9/2009. Got a very busy 2 months coming up. I have been fortunate to get quite a number of new pupils and trainees. We are getting to the business end for a lot of my people, with B tests for the new drivers and quite a number of Part1, 2 and 3 tests now booked. Claire is doing her Pass Plus this weekend, have not done one for some time so really looking forward to it. In total i think we will be travelling about 270 miles over the 2 days. I know she will be so much more confident at the end and with her insurance through the NFU she will benefit from a discount.

Going down to Wales next wednesday, 10th september, to find out more about the Continuing Professional Development course i am hoping to bring to this area. I will let you know the outcome.

17/9/2009. What a great week!! Congratulations to Jennie and Leonie.

Well done Jennie on a superb drive to pass your Part 2 at the first attempt. I thought the examiners comments at the end were so justified when Sandy Harris said the drive was done with such FINESSE. Down to the business end and lets do that Part 3 training to get that green badge that you are destined to achieve.

Leonie, you made me so proud today. A wonderful pass, first attempt, to get your full driving licence. I know by the look on their faces that your mum, auntie and friends who were at home to greet you were also so pleased and proud of you for this achievement. I know it will change your life. You must also get that bet of £20 from the guy at work who said you had no chance of passing this side of Christmas. He should believe, just like you did today. Well done!!

24/9/2009.Well, what a week!! Lots of congratulations to give out, been a very successful time.

Great result at part 3 test for Lee. on tuesday. A first time pass with an excellent 5/5. I sat in on the test and i was so happy with what i saw and heared. We have both put a lot of work into being  ready and it all paid off. Sounds great- Lee ADI. All the best for the future fella.

I think the most nervous and then then happiest person this week was Kelly. A fabulous pass first time at part 2 test. Great drive and so deserved.She is very excited about the part 3 training, i am sure we will have some fun.

Finally, congratulations to Lorna. A first time pass making her a Full Licence Holder!! She was so happy and cannot wait to get into her Ford Ka. First stop will be to Dads and say thank you for all his support and then taking the rest of the family out for a drive. Great result, well done Lorna and keep safe.

3/10/2009. Congratulations Glenn!!!  A superb pass at Part 2 first attempt yesterday. You have put a lot of work into the training of late and i know you are very keen to start the part 3 training, well we are, next Thursday. A very good drive that demonstrated the methods, systems and routines you will be teaching your pupils. Looking forward to our in car sessions and a few laughs along the way.

14/10/2009. Well i know who the happiest person in the East Riding of Yorkshire is today- Frances. Well done for a brilliant first time pass at test. A full driving licence, how does that sound? A little story about Frances, not really sure when she started to learn to drive that she really wanted to do it. However of late it seems to have become very important and i know that mum has not seen her car since she passed. Sorry Julie!! Keep safe and enjoy your driving.

20/10/2009. I am really pleased for 2 ADI’s, Richard and James who have recently had check tests and came away with excellent new grades. Well done guys. The work we did and the suggestions i gave and you put into practice certainly paid off. Again absolutely brilliant. I am sure your pupils will also benefit from your new found confidence.

In my job some days are great and other days are even better. Today is one of those days when nothing can get any better. Congratulations Jason. A first time pass at the Part 3 test and another great score of 5/5. Some lovely comments from Simon who conducted the test. Put a big smile on my face and you should have seen Jason’s. It was a smile from ear to ear and i bet it’s still there. Good luck for the future i know your pupils are in good hands.

18/11/2009. Would the person who called me today about working with the East Riding Emergency Services please call again. My voicemail has lost the message and your contact details.

31/12/2009. This month has been difficult for one of my trainees with 3 Part 3 test having been cancelled because of examiner illness or the severe weather. I have no doubt that when it is rebooked in the new year we will be successful.

May i take this opportunity to thank all the people who have made 2009 a wonderful year for me.

The results in my”ABOUT” section speak for themselves and shows the level of commitment and excellence achieved by my trainees and the new drivers. I have so enjoyed 2009 and I am looking forward to an even better and more successful 2010.

I hope all the new driving instructors who achieved their goal with me this year and my present trainees have a wonderful new year, good luck to you all.

                                                                                 HAPPY NEW YEAR

                                                                                              2010

What a start to the new year. I have not stopped and I would like to apologise to all who regularly check this section.

May i particularly apologise to Amanda who gave me a right telling off( tongue in cheek)  for my lack of comment and news. Sorrry Amanda.

Well a great start to the year with a lot of new trainees and new drivers, all of whom are doing some great work and with good success.

There are a number of congratulations to pass on and we will start with Tom. A very good pass to get your full licence. He was as you can imagine very pleased but not as pleased as his lovely sisters who now have a taxi to the shops on tap. Enjoy your driving Tom, be safe.

Great result at Part 3 for Danny. We worked so hard for this result and i hope to be working with you fella in the not too distant future. Enjoy your life as an ADI.

Tremendous Part 1 results for Amanda and Steve and for the later a marvellous part 2 test in a very short time. I did enjoy our first part 3 session the other day, good fun.

SPECIAL NEWS  -MARCH 2010

I am delighted that i am linking up with a highly respected driving school from the Midlands with collegues doing the same all over the country-

ACCLAIMDRIVING.COM

I will be running the school initially in the Hull and area but with plans to roll it out further as the business develops. A meeting was held last week with an invited audience of some of the top instructors in Hull.

The presentation was very well received and we will be starting on 26th April 2010.

Our aim is not to be the biggest school in the country but to be the Very Best with QUALITY  at the forfront of our mission statement.

Please watch this and other parts of the website together with our media presentations for ongoing information.

A very exciting time!!!

29/3/2010 Congratulatios to Amanda today for a fabulous pass at Part 2 test first attempt, with a great result. I promise i wont tell anyone about one of your driver errors, thats between you and me but i bet we laugh about it for ages!!! Well done and looking forward to our Part 3 training next week.

9/4/2010 OH MY GOD!!! The first words spoken by Kellyanne when Sandy Harris the examiner at Hull MPTC told her she was now a Driving Instructor. A fabulous 5/6 just missing out on that magical 6/6. I cannot tell you how happy she is. Well done to you Kelly for all the hard work you have put in. I am so proud of you.

Kelly along with Jason, Dan, Danny and Lee are all starting with me at Acclaimdriving, com on the 26th April. I am so excited about this new venture as are all the guys. Lots of hard work to do to get us up and running but we are all determined to make it work and offer that quality of instruction which we all so believe in.

10/5/2010.Well what an exciting couple of weeks now that Acclaimdriving.com is up and running and doing so well. All the guys have put a huge amount of work into promoting the new driving school and we are seeing the benefits already. 

We have had 2 big promotions at Tescos in Beverley and a super day at Asda on Kingswood last saturday. We also had our first staff night out but i cant tell you anything about it, save to say it was a great night.

I am very excited as we are delivering a Young Drivers Initiative at Kingswood school next week on the 19th May. It consists of a powerful road risk awareness presentation followed by an in car drive for the winners of a quiz doing speed distance exercises and low speed manoeuvering. The presentation is being given to the year 11 students, 16 years old, with 60 taking part. Humberside Fire and Rescue are joining us and bringing the I-Car a crash simulator. Humberside police are also taking part withe event being supported by Asda Kingswood who are providing fruit, juices and water. We are hopeful of local TV and Radio coverage.

More great news. Well done to Jess on passing her test today, a lovely drive and greatly deserved. I have so enjoyed your company Jess and will miss your humour. Hope you enjoy the new car which mum has kept secret. Be safe.

19/5/2010

Young Drivers Initiative

What a fantastic day. A very hard hitting presentation and the winners of the quiz doing low speed manoeuvres and speed distance execises under the guidance of the 5 Acclaimdriving.com instructors. The I-Car was amazing!

I was very proud of the way in which the students both were very knowledgable, informed and interactive. The school staff and all who took part tremendous. W e hope to roll the initiative out throughout Hull in the next school year.

 Humberside Fire and Rescue with the I-Car.

                                                                                                        Just consider these cars are being driven by 15 and 16 year olds who after a few minutes doing the cockpit drill were driving brilliantly. Good instructors? I know they are!                                                                                                                         

Lee,Kelly,Danny,Jason and Dan- who all did a great job.

Toby and Finn, very smart.

31/8/2010. Congratulations to Fran on a fantastic pass today. A full licence holder, how does that sound. So pleased for you. I will miss our sessions, we have had some great fun and conversations. I wish you well in life and know you will succeed at everything you attempt. Well done! I also know where the Polish Embassy is in Beverley now!

2/9/2010. Just noticed that Halfords have teamed up with the insurance firm Provisional Marmalade to offer provisional licence holders insurance to drive family or friends cars for as little as £3 per day. The policy is in the drivers own name. Sounds great for extra practice just before test!!

20/9/2010. More good news!

Belated congratulations to Doug on a great pass to be a full licence holder. Fantastic! Such a good drive and a well deserved result.  Hope you are enjoying driving that lovely red car you have. Keep safe and enjoy the freedom.

Amanda, what can i say?  Congratulations on becoming a DSA  Approved Driving Instructor! What a great result. This proves if you put the work in, practice and have the determination and enthusiasm, you can always achieve your dream.

I am so proud of you, well done.

19/10/2010. Congratulatios Callum, a wonderful first time pass giving you your full driving licence. A very good drive, particularly the independent driving element, perfect. Enjoy your independence and keep safe.

4/11/2010. Congratulations Andy. Full driving licence. Sounds good to me.  I did like the remark you made when i asked if it would change your life; your reply was- I can get a job now. Fantastic. Enjoy your independence and thank you for being such a great pupil. Drive safely.

17/11/2010. Congratulations Polly. A wonderful drive to get your full licence. It is very well deserved as your driving recently, and the private practice with mum and dad has been excellent. Keep your self safe and enjoy your driving.

                                                                       2011

This is a bit late but-

                                                        HAPPY NEW YEAR

What a december! The weather was so bad and put paid to many tests. However we are back on track and here is some great news.

9/2/2011 - Congratulations to some lovely people who have all been so successful in passing their tests- Katie, Ryan and Josh. I am so proud of you, very well done. I sat in all 3 tests and saw some of the best driving in my car over the last couple of years. Brilliant! Safe drivers? You bet!

I am working too hard at the moment. The aftermath of the bad weather and getting lots of new pupils and trainee driving instructors. They are all great but doing 7 days a week. Dont forget i am an old man! 

15/2/2011. JENNIE JENNIE JENNIE!!!!!!!!!!

How does Jennie DSA ADI sound? Sounds fantastic to me and at the first attempt. I am so pround of you and pleased that all the work we both put in ensured this success. We still have a lot of work to do to ensure that your new business gets off to a flying start. Well done- superb!!

17/2/2011.This job at times is great, sometimes even better than great and sometimes it is absolutely sublime, not a better job in the world. Why? Well a lad called Ahmed passed his test today- oh is that all you might ask. Well to some extent it is a regular occurance all over the country. This pass is exceptional however. I dont want to embarras Ahmed but we have had a number of issues, but at no time has he not given every ounce of effort in trying to do it correctly.He is not the first person in my car when told he had passed to cry, but the emotion flowing from him made me cry as well.This was not just a driving test pass, it was an accomplishment that perhaps he could never have achieved. It was a pass that will change his world as he knows it. I hope it will help in the issues he has and lead him to the great things that this very special person deserves. Well done fella!!

2/3/2011. I am so happy today.Let me tell you a story. There is a lady called Sue who passed her part 3 with me in i think 2006. She has never used her green badge to teach for various reasons. Today was her 3rd check test, does not teach, and the only instruction she gives is to me in car when check tests come up. She has passed them all so far including today. After quite a bit of work over the last few weeks she has gained a grade 5!!!!!!! Fantastic. Simon said at the end she is the sort of instructor Hull needs and i agree. With pupil practice he felt she could well have achieved a grade 6. Very well done Sue i am so proud of you. Lets see you teaching in Hull PLEASE!!!

9/3/2011. Congratulations to Anna, great result at check test! You have been so worried at how it would go but i knew that the work we had done would equip you in being successful. English is not your main language so to accomplish what you have is a great credit to you. Very well done, looking forward to seeing you around Hull.

4/5/2011. Congratulations to Jane, superb check test and what an amazing result.I am so proud of you, not only for the effort you have put into doing so well but on the everyday effort you put into making your pupils so successful at test. I hope you now believe in yourself as much as i do. Well done.

5/5/2011.Wow! Well done Charlotte. Fabulous first time pass at test, and what a drive! That was only the second time that any of my pupils commentary drove for 40 minutes on test and didn’t it work?  So pleased that at that last roundabout you changed your commentary from “i can go” to “no i can’t”. Looking forward to Pass Plus very soon, lets see if you can commentary drive for 6 hours! Ha Ha. 

25/5/2011. Congratulations Michael, a very well deserved result at your first attempt at part 2 test. If only you could move your head a little quicker it would have been a clean sheet. Ha Ha! Well thats 3 years last december since i had a part 2 fail, quite pleased, if i say it myself. Really looking forward to the part 3 training Michael, lots of fun on the way, oh and lots of hard work. Wonder what your treat will be this weekend?

2/6/2011. Well done Saul, great pass first time. I know it was the tempting prospect of driving your new car, what sounds like a great mini. Can’t wait to see it. Good luck with all your rugby with Hull FC, and please keep safe. Would love to do that Pass Plus when you want to do it. Good luck fella.

23/8/2011. Well done Jake! A full licence to enable you to drive that lovely Mini on your driveway. A very confident, controlled drive. So proud of you and i know you will be a very safe driver. Thank you for your comment in that you didn’t see me as your instructor but your friend. Thank you my new friend. Keep safe. Looking forward to Pass Plus.

31/8/2011. I had my bi-annual ORDIT re-assessment today and i am delighted with the way it went. Both the Training Premises Inspection and the Tutor Assessment Report were very satisfactory. A very BIG thank you to Craig for the in car work we did, cheers fella.

This means i am still ORDIT 1/2 and 3. Means so much to me. It really is a pleasure to talk to Alison Wilkinson who does the assessment and I am privaledged to find out so much of what is happening in the background with HPT and other items presently under review by the DSA. I am very happy today.

8/9/2011.Congratulations George! What a week, picked for the Yorkshire Hockey Team and you pass your test at the first attempt. Great drive, so composed and mature. I am delighted for you. Looking forward to Pass Plus. Well done!

26/9/2011. Chloe, what can i say? WOW, so proud of you and so pleased for you. Great result and fabulous first time pass. Nearly a clean sheet, but such a safe drive! We have had such a lot of fun and laughter and non stop chat, when did we do the work to make you that very good driver? I shall miss you so much, can not wait to see you around in your lovely car. Hope you wave! Well done.

3/10/2011. I am so pleased for your result at check test today Dave. Well done! I thoroughly enjoyed our few sessions where all that was needed was to take you back and remind you of the basics of teaching people to drive. Thank you for your comments about recommending me to other ADI’s, I do appreciate that. Good luck in the future, enjoy your in car and in lorry training.

12/12/2011.Changes to the theory test: the facts

From 23 January 2012 the theory test will be made up of multiple-choice questions which are no longer published in learning materials.

The reason behind the move is to stop candidates from simply memorising theory test questions and answers and learning by rote.

Revision materials still available

New official driving and riding theory books were published in September 2011 to help candidates prepare for the test and for life on the road.

The new books contain:

• new sections of text for motorcyclists, a free e-book for car drivers and full references throughout to help candidates learn and revise
• questions and answers for revision, including practice for case studies
• the official DSA explanations for every revision question, helping candidates fully understand the answer

This approach to learning will help candidates to gain a better knowledge and understanding of driving theory which will help them respond correctly to the new, reworded live questions used in the actual test.

No changes to the format of the test

No changes are being made to the format of the theory test. It will still be made up of a multiple-choice part and a hazard perception part.

The time allowed and the pass marks will stay the same.

Find out more

You can find details about the new official learning materials at tsoshop.co.uk/dsa.

For information about how the theory test works, visit direct.gov.uk/theorytest.

22/12/2011. Well what a great few weeks!. Tremendous congratulations to Craig and Knud for passes at the part 2 test. Superb drives. So pleased for you both, and a clean sheet for Knud. Looking forward so much to our part 3 training in 2012. Lots of hard work in store for all involved. Passes at B category for Chris and Ellie. First time and in a very short time, great drives and well deserved. Looking forward to Pass Plus. Keep safe!!

30/1/2011. May i congratulate Michael on a fantastic pass at part 3, making him a qualified DSA ADI. I am so proud of you fella, and applaud you on your hard work and determination. Any help in the future you need please just call. An incredible year ahead for you.

 

May i wish all my trainees, pupils and those daft enough to read this a very Happy Christmas and a very successful New Year.

                                  HAVE A FANTASTIC 2012

10/1/2012.  Well what a fantastic start to the year already. Massive congratulations to Amanda and Keith on very good check tests. Great credit to you both for all the hard work you both put into every lesson. Your pupils are very lucky people. Keep up the great work.

The year could not have started better for you Ben. Thierry Henry rejoins your favorite team and scores, you get a new car and probably best of all you pass your test at the first attempt. Fantastic!!!!!!!! A lovely drive and well deserved. Enjoy.

21/2/2012. Kirsty, what do i say? The reception from your kids when we got home will stay with me for a very long time. The look on their faces and the enthusiasm as to the places you will be taking them now that you have a full licence!!!!! You so derserve the result today for the effort and dedication you have shown. This day will change your and the kids lives. Enjoy and make the most of it. Congratulations, i mean that so much. Well done.

22/3/2012. Another great result. Well done Zoe what an amazing drive yesterday, a first time pass and a clean sheet, a perfect drive. Well done indeed! I am not sure if it has sunk in yet. I am so looking forward to seeing you in your new car, don’t forget to wave. I will be delighted to do the pass plus with you shortly. I know you will be safe. Well done again, mum and dad were pleased, wonderful.

25/4/2012. Celebrations in Lucy’s house today, mum screaming on the phone, Lucy with one of the biggest smiles i have seen. Great first time pass, near faultless drive and now Lucy you can drive that lovely car on your drive. Well done. Loved the text last night saying that driving on your own was AMAZING. Keep safe, again well done.

27/4/2012. Another great drive today and well done to Chris on a fabulous first time pass at test. The examiner gave a fantastic debrief and one which i hope you will always remember Chris

Enjoy driving your lovely car and i know you will keep yourself, and mum and dad, when you become their taxi, very safe. I have enjoyed your company in the short time we have taken to get to test.