test results 2009/2010
October 20, 2009 by paulgillyon
Filed under News
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.
