Tiggy's School of Motoring

💔 A heartbreaking call-out for our wildlife ambulance today…

Sadly, this was just one of several calls our team received today involving injured deer.

This young Roe deer — biologically known as a kid, although fawn is also commonly used — had darted into the road and was struck by an oncoming vehicle.

Thankfully, the driver stopped and contacted OWR immediately, allowing our wildlife ambulance team to attend and assess her as quickly as possible.

Tragically, her injuries were catastrophic. She had sustained comminuted fractures — where the bone is broken into multiple pieces — to her hind legs, alongside a spinal fracture and severe head trauma.

There was sadly no possibility of recovery, and she was experiencing significant pain and distress.

Our experienced team therefore made the difficult but necessary decision to humanely euthanise her, bringing her suffering to an immediate end. 💔

It is never the outcome we want.

Our aim will always be to treat, rehabilitate and return wildlife to the wild whenever there is a realistic chance of recovery. But equally important is recognising when an animal has suffered injuries from which it simply cannot recover.

In those situations, preventing further pain and suffering is one of the most important responsibilities we have as a wildlife rescue organisation.

❤️ We would also like to thank the gentleman involved for doing exactly the right thing.

Understandably, he was extremely upset by what had happened and remained with the deer until our team arrived.

Wild animals can behave unpredictably, and sometimes collisions simply cannot be avoided. What matters enormously is what happens afterwards.

He stopped.
He called for help.
He stayed with the animal.

And because he did, this deer was not left suffering alone at the roadside for any longer than necessary.

Sadly, not every injured deer is reported. Some are left badly injured for hours because a driver continues their journey without contacting anyone.

Please — if you hit, witness a collision with, or find an injured deer:

🦌 Stop somewhere safe — never put yourself or other road users in danger.

📍 Record the exact location. A What3Words location can be extremely helpful when directing a rescue team to an animal.

📞 Contact your nearest wildlife rescue organisation as soon as possible.

🚓 If the deer is on or immediately beside a carriageway and presents a danger to traffic, contact the police as well.

You may not always be able to prevent a collision with a wild animal.

But you can control what you do afterwards.

That one phone call could mean the difference between an animal being left frightened and in severe pain for hours… or receiving the urgent help it needs.

Please share this post to help spread awareness. You never know who may find themselves in this situation in the future. 🦌💚

Another really nice review from Google. I really appreciate it when people take time to write these

What Are Driving Lessons?

Are We Asking Too Much of Driving Instructors… or Just Not Understanding the Job?

Everyone thinks they know what we do.
Sit there.
Give directions.
Get someone through a test.

Simple.
That version of the job does not exist anymore.

Every lesson is pressure.
Real roads.
Real risk.
Real consequences.

We are not just watching traffic.
We are predicting it.
Preventing it.
Intervening in seconds when it goes wrong.

And at the same time…
We are managing anxiety.
Panic.
Overthinking.
Confidence that disappears mid-roundabout.

We are adapting for neurodivergent learners.
Rebuilding people after collisions.
Supporting adults who have not driven in years.
Sitting beside someone whose hands are shaking before the engine even starts.

But here is the part no one talks about.
We are expected to do all of that…
calmly…
consistently…
professionally…

While the world outside the car gets worse.
🚘 Costs rising
⏰ Test delays stretching months
📱 Drivers distracted and impatient
🧠 Learners under more pressure than ever

And still…
People think we are “just instructors.”

No.
We are risk managers.
We are decision makers.
We are the barrier between a mistake and a collision.

And most of it goes unseen.
So next time you get frustrated behind a learner car, ask yourself this:

Would you want that responsibility?

Would you want to sit there, knowing one missed moment could change everything?

This is not just a job anymore.
It is responsibility at a level most people will never experience.

It deserves more respect than that

Hello. I’m now currently on holiday until July 20th so I won’t be answering any texts, WhatsApp, emails or messengers. Hopefully have some slots coming available end of July.

With temperatures getting very high here over next few days in Bath. Can you all please bring water and wear light clothing. I will have air con on. But please make sure you’re hydrated before lessons start!

Another lovely review! These mean so much to me when I read them.

After another FANTASTIC pass this morning I will be releasing new slots soon

New slot available

Thursdays every week at 8.30
Central Bath If interested send me DM stating your location and if you’re able to travel to Bath. Any previous driving experience & little about yourself