Tina's School of Motoring

16/09/2026

MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS TO SARAH!
I could not be prouder to announce that Sarah passed her driving test today!
When Sarah first got behind the wheel, the nerves were incredibly real. Getting the speed up was terrifying, and her legs were literally shaking with anxiety. But she didn't let fear stop her.
Over the last few weeks especially, Sarah has put in absolute shift. She worked tirelessly, pushed through the comfort zone, and raised her driving to a standard well beyond what was even required for the test.
To see that initial fear transform into total confidence today is exactly why I love being an instructor.
Sarah, your hard work and determination have completely paid off. You absolutely earned this.
No more walking kids to school in the rain.
Safe driving, and enjoy your well-deserved freedom on the roads!

15/09/2026

🚗💨 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO ELLIOTT! 🥳🎉
I cannot even begin to tell you how incredibly proud I am of Elliott, who passed his practical driving test today!
Elliott’s journey is the perfect example of pure perseverance, grit, and commitment.
When he first got into the car, his nerves were so high his left leg was shaking like crazy.
Test days have been incredibly cruel to him in the past, missing out by a fraction on tiny, unfortunate minor details.
But he never, ever gave up. Every single time he faced a setback, he pushed right through the nerves. He listened, put in the hard work, and proactively took extra lessons whenever he felt he needed a bit of reassurance.
We’ve even smashed out motorway lessons, and I've known for a long time what an amazing, safe driver he truly is.
Today, he went out there, controlled those nerves, and absolutely nailed it!
Elliott, your dedication has paid off, and you deserve this success so much. Thank you for being such a brilliant student. See you on the roads! 🚘🙌

02/09/2026

🚗 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO HOLLY! 🚗

Today, Holly didn't just pass her driving test she absolutely flew through it! I am incredibly proud of everything she has achieved.
When Holly first started with me, she already had the underlying skills to drive, but she really lacked confidence in her own ability.
We got straight to work filling in a few knowledge gaps, and once those were sorted, she was flying from lesson to lesson!
We started with 2-hour slots and quickly dropped down to 1 hour sessions because she already had everything she needed in her memory bank. From there, it was all about repeat, repeat, repeat building that muscle memory so she could completely trust her own decisions.
It was definitely a challenge for her when I stopped giving full talk-throughs and left her to trust her own instincts, but she dug deep, believed in herself, and mastered it.
The best part, No more Ubers backwards and forwards to work! You are going to save an absolute fortune, Holly! 💰💰
I want to wish you all the success in the world for the future. Keep holding onto that confidence and trusting yourself on the roads.
Will miss our Tuesday catch ups.
You've earned this freedom!

04/08/2026

🚗 No, the rules have NOT changed.

There have been rumours circulating that if you pass your driving test in an automatic car, you’ll soon be able to drive a manual after just a one-hour conversion lesson.

Let’s separate fact from fiction.

The AA has proposed that drivers who pass in an automatic should be able to gain manual entitlement after completing a one-hour conversion session with a qualified instructor, rather than taking another practical test.
The suggestion has been made as one possible way of helping to reduce the driving test backlog. (ITVX⁠)

⚠️ However, this is only a proposal.

The law has not changed.

At the moment, if you pass your driving test in an automatic vehicle, you are only licensed to drive automatic vehicles.

If you want to drive a manual car, you must pass a practical driving test in a manual vehicle. You do not need to retake your theory test, but you do need to pass the manual practical test. (GOV.UK⁠)

As always, be careful what you believe on social media.
Rumours often spread much faster than the facts.

💬 What do you think?

Should a one-hour conversion lesson be enough to allow someone to drive a manual, or should the current requirement to pass a manual driving test remain in place?

20/07/2026

Johanne..
What an incredible achievement! You’ve proven that hard work and a steady focus can overcome any obstacle like a packed work schedule, or a test cancelled half hour beforehand. Your persistence is an inspiration to everyone around you. Looking forward to hearing how this is going to change and help you're work life. I'm sure I'll still see you cycling around. Happy Driving a well deserved pass.

28/06/2026

18/06/2026

When you see this car or any car supervising a learner ,please remember we teach our clients to drive safely within the law, let's break that down !

When the speed limit is 20 we will teach them to stick to 20, even though you may feel you can go faster on that stretch of road!

Driving up close behind , nodding you head, hand gestures, flashing lights or even beeping the horn is not going to make us go any faster!

Speeds are there for a reason , stick behind us and use us as a guidance to stop yourselves going over !

With anxiety and mental health on the increase it takes us along time to build up their confidence and a sheer second to take it away when they look in the mirror and see an angry driver close up behind , nodding heads and giving hand gestures, literally making them feel like rubbish for sticking at the speed limit.

Please be patient, keep your distance and we will be out of your way in no time!

Thank you for your patience 😊

09/05/2026

Ray,
I know we can't take a photo but that smile right now....
You didn't just pass a driving test today; you proved that you can overcome any obstacle in your way. Most people take driving for granted, but I know the mountain you had to climb to get here. I’m so incredibly proud of the discipline you’ve shown. Focusing on his future This license is your passport to a new life. You’ve officially opened the doors to your own home and a great career. You earned every bit of this freedom. The road ahead looks a lot different now. You’ve gone from 'getting by' to 'moving forward,' and there’s no stopping you now.
So incredibly proud

29/04/2026

Congratulations Logan a well deserved passed today.
I’ve watched your confidence grow from those first few lessons. Seeing you 'ace it' today after everything you’ve pushed through is one of my highlight of the week.
Taking test in your Dad's car then two weeks before not, so making sure everything 100% in my car you 'ace it' then Turing up for test two week early 😀
Taking the test, just unfortunately kiss the kerb otherwise would of passed first time with clean sheet.
But we got there only 3 min today (even if you didn't think so 😆).
Super proud, will miss our weekly catch up. Now go and Ace your exams.
Enjoy the freedom, a well deserved pass.....

01/04/2026

Well done, Georgia! Passing with only 1 minor is a true reflection of the high standard you’ve set for yourself. You should be incredibly proud of how far you’ve come from that first day, and all you overcome.