Smiles Driving School Loughborough/NW Leicester

Congratulations to Ayla Ward for passing the Theory Test 1st attempt, she's been practicing so hard and sending me screenshots of her practice results :)

Congratulations to Alex Giles from Loughborough for passing the today with just 3 dfs 👏


Alex came to me from having lessons over time with 2 previous instructors. One of which I know and is an excellent instructor, but she just wanted a 'fresh pair of eyes 🫩👀' and some blunt, honest feedback relating to her driving techniques.

I was more than happy to provide this information and tweak her style of driving, as over time with frustration individuals can often get complacent in certain subjects. Missing sign posts, tweaking manoeuvres and a bit more planning and general awareness.

Nerves were also an issue on the test. So some silly conversation in the test centre always goes down well 😂 and she wanted me to sit in the test too, so I was very obliging with this request.

I witnessed a lovely drive at 1.25pm today and unusually, Alex followed Sign Posts for half the test and then SAT NAV for the rest of the test, ending with a Reverse Bay manoeuvre in the Test Centre.

Keep intouch Alex and I'd be happy to have a game of Squash anytime :)👍
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💥 1ST TIME PASS 💥 15.06.26

Super proud of James Cookson from Markfield today, passed his with just 2 dfs 👏👍

He literally has only had approx. 10 hours of lessons and although I was not 100% supportive of him taking his test just yet, he's proved me wrong and got an excellent and well deserved !!

Going out every single day with Dad in his own car and going to all locations across Leicester, with all the tricky multi lane roundabouts that I suggested they went to, no rock was unturned!!! James loves driving and I think it has cost Dad an absolute fortune in petrol 😂

The test included a drive out to Syston via SAT NAV and negotiating the busy Syston centre roundabout in the town, together with the Asda/Costco roundabout and a pull up on the right manoeuvre.

You've worked hard James and I wish you well in your career. 👍
(That's all 3 Cookson boys passed and thank you for your business
Mr & Mrs Cookson.)
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As of 1st July 2026, I must insist on tests to be taken at the most direct test centre. Please consider this when booking tests. Thanks 🙏

Pupils that go ahead and book elsewhere, unfortunately run the risk of not having access to the tuition car :(

Markfield, Stanton, Thornton, Whitwick = Loughborough TC

Loughborough, Quorn, Swithland, Woodouse Eves, Copt Oak
= Loughborough TC

Groby, Anstey, Ratby
= Cannock Street TC

Any questions please do not hesitate to make contact 07816 131992

Fantastic news for Dillon Scanlon from Groby, passed his with 2 dfs this afternoon 2.22pm 👏



This was Dillons 2nd test , the 1st test , just 3 dfs and in the last
50 seconds had an altercation with a Lorry in the Test Centre. So unfortunate/frustrating and an easy slight error that we were both gutted about :(. Lorry and Bus training delivered from this test centre which can be challenging at times .

Today, was a good day and a happy ending after the last 6 months of Saturday lessons. Especially as a test got cancelled (10 days ago) 40 mins prior to the start time!!!!! Another unfortunate situation, especially after we turned up to the test centre with all the examiners left for the day !!! 😭

Go celebrate Dillon and enjoy driving, you deserve it! 🚗 🚗 🎉

Few slots left from 18th June to 1st Sept
Available for one new student only (areas: Markfield, Anstey, Groby) very specific days and times. Drop a line for the full list

Or extra slots for existing students
07816 131992

Congratulations to Pippa Brooks for passing the

Cool car this week, been and got the Air-Con re-gassed 👍 ✅

💥 1ST TIME PASS 💥 21.05.26

One happy young man!!
Congratulations to Kyle Chohan from Groby for passing his with 3dfs this morning (10.04am.)

To say Kyle didn't really want to learn to drive at the beginning was an understatement. He seemed very reluctant, but knew it was certainly in his interest to gain his license. As the months went on and we started to gain a rapport in the car, I hope and believed he started to enjoy driving. The joy in his face today , when passing his test, made it all definitely worth it!

Kyle, there's absolutely no doubt you've worked hard over the last 7 months and deserve the result today 👏 👍

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‼️ updating the waiting list...if still wanting lessons in May/June, please confirm by Whatsapp. Please refer to my website for times/days tuition is delivered. Thanks 👍 07816 131992

smiles driving school The qualified expert driving instructors at smiles driving provide both theory and practical training based in Markfield. Delivering lessons across Loughborough and the North West Leicestershire areas.