AWARE Drive

15/10/2026

🚗 LEARNING TO DRIVE WITH AWARE – WEEK 1 OF 16

YOUR FIRST DRIVING LESSON – WHAT TO EXPECT

Starting driving lessons is an exciting milestone, but it's perfectly normal to feel a little nervous beforehand.

After more than 35 years of teaching, one thing I've learnt is that no two pupils are the same.

Here are a few things worth knowing before your first lesson.

✅ Make sure you have your provisional driving licence ready.

✅ Wear comfortable footwear that allows you to feel and control the pedals properly.

✅ Don't worry if you've never sat behind a steering wheel before. That's what learning is all about!

✅ You don't need to have passed your theory test before starting practical lessons.

✅ Be honest about anything you're worried about. The more I understand how you're feeling, the better I can support you.

Most importantly, don't compare yourself with friends or family. Everyone develops their driving skills at a different pace.

My aim isn't simply to teach you how to pass a test. It's to help you become a safe, confident and independent driver.

🚗 AWARE Driving
Your pass is my passion.

📅 NEXT WEEK: How many driving lessons will I need?

12/10/2026

🚗 CONFIDENCE BUILDS DRIVERS!

Nervous about learning to drive? Worried about making mistakes?

At AWARE Driving, lessons are relaxed, patient and tailored to you. With over 35 years of experience and training in mental health awareness, I understand that everyone learns differently.

🎉 NEW PUPIL OFFER

✅ 1st hour – 50% OFF – £21.50
✅ 2nd hour – 25% OFF – £32.25
✅ Thereafter – £43 per hour

Whether you're a complete beginner or have previous driving experience, lessons are tailored to your ability.

🚗 Manual tuition
📱 Free theory training app
📅 Regular fixed weekly lessons
📍 Chard & Ilminster

📩 Interested? Message me with the days and times you're normally available, and I'll see what regular weekly slot I can arrange.

AWARE Driving
Your pass is my passion. 🚗

***Introductory discounts apply to the first two hours of tuition for new AWARE pupils only, including those booking a two-hour lesson.

06/10/2026

Congratulations Holly on a fab drive in Yeovil this afternoon, passing with ZERO faults.

Drive safe

"Your pass is my passion".

If you would like to follow in Holly's footsteps, please message.

05/10/2026

🚗 READY TO START LEARNING TO DRIVE?

If you've been thinking about starting driving lessons, now's a great time to get behind the wheel.

I currently have regular weekly lesson slots available for new pupils in Chard and Ilminster, and I'm offering:

🎉 First lesson – 50% OFF – just £21.50
🎉 Second lesson – 25% OFF
🚗 Then £43 per hour

No block booking or big upfront payment needed. It's simply a chance to meet me, get behind the wheel and see if AWARE Driving is right for you.

Lessons are relaxed, supportive and taught at your pace, helping you build the skills and confidence to become a safe, independent driver.

📍 Chard & Ilminster
🚗 Manual tuition
📅 Regular fixed weekly lesson slots

Ready to get started?

📩 Message me “START” and let me know which days and times you're normally available. I'll see what regular weekly slot I can offer you.

AWARE Driving
Your pass is my passion. 🚗

New pupil offer applies to first and second lessons.

01/10/2026

🚗 WHY AWARE?

Nervous or anxious about learning to drive?

You're not alone, and you don't need to feel confident before you start. Building that confidence is part of learning.

I'm trained in mental health awareness and have extensive experience working with nervous and anxious learners. Lessons are calm, patient and adapted to you — there's no pressure to learn at somebody else's pace.

Made a mistake? That's OK. We'll talk through what happened, understand why, and learn from it.

For me, a successful lesson isn't just about what manoeuvre you've mastered. It's also about you getting out of the car feeling a little more confident than when you got in.

AWARE Driving

Your pass is my passion. 🚗

29/09/2026

🚗 QUICK DRIVING QUESTION…

The green car wants to turn right at the junction ahead.

Can the driver enter the hatched area before reaching the right-turn box?

✅ Yes
❌ No
🤔 It depends

What do you think — and why?

Put your answer in the comments 👇

I’ll give you the answer and explain what the Highway Code actually says.

24/09/2026

Unfortunately I am of the road today as I've broken down in Ilminster.

Hopefully be repaired to restart lessons by Monday.

Apologise for the inconvenience

24/09/2026

15/09/2026

🚗 LIMITED AVAILABILITY – CHARD & ILMINSTER🚗

A few more happy faces, a few more passes, and that means I now have limited availability for new pupils in Chard and Ilminster.

At AWARE Driving, my aim isn't simply to get you through a test. I want you to become a safe, confident and independent driver who is ready for the road long after the L plates come off.

Whether you're a complete beginner, feeling nervous or anxious about driving, or you've had lessons before and want to get going again, lessons are tailored to you and your pace.

You'll also benefit from my AWARE Driving Pass Promise*. Complete the required training, pass two mock tests and reach test standard with me, and if things don't go your way first time, I'll cover your second DVSA test fee. That's me backing the training we do together.

With the colder, darker evenings on their way, imagine having the freedom to jump in your own car instead of relying on lifts, buses or walking in the cold.

Could you be one of my next pass photos?

📍 Chard & Ilminster
🚗 Manual tuition
📩 Message me for availability – spaces are limited.

Your pass is my passion.

*Pass Promise terms & conditions apply.*

11/09/2026

🚗 **ANOTHER PASS FOR AWARE DRIVING!** 🎉

A massive congratulations to Cameronon a fantastic drive in Yeovil this afternoon and earning that all-important pass certificate! 👏

All the hard work has paid off. Enjoy your new-found freedom, Cameron and most importantly, drive safe!

Your pass is my passion.

Fancy being the next Cameron?

The darker, colder nights are coming, and having the freedom to jump in your own car rather than relying on lifts, buses or walking in the cold makes a huge difference.

I currently have limited availability for new pupils in Chard and Ilminster.

Whether you're a complete beginner, feeling anxious about learning, or you've had lessons before and want to get back behind the wheel, I offer patient, confidence-building tuition tailored to you.

📩 *Messaging me is the best way to get in touch.

Spaces are limited, so if you're thinking about learning, drop me a message and let's get you on the road.