Natalie Silcock - Female Driving Instructor

So proud of Sienna Miller for conquering her nerves and pulling out a practically flawless drive last week at Colwick Test Centre 🎉🎉. Such a convincing first time pass. Well done Sienna x

Also a massive well done to Callum Bainbridge for a convincing, first time pass at Colwick Test Centre back in November. Great work Callum 🎉🎉.

Apologies to Callum and his Mum for not posting this sooner 🫣 x

Great result for Joe Hood-Mooring at Colwick Test Centre this week 🎉. Well done Joe, you did an amazing job conquering your nerves and showing off your driving skills. Very well deserved.

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Huge congratulations to Kate Watson for a brilliant pass at Colwick Test Centre yesterday. You through everything at it Kate, and it was definitely worth it 😊. Have fun driving in your own 🚘 xx

Huge congratulations to Louise Lawford for such a convincing first time pass this morning at Colwick Test Centre. Following on the family tradition from you Mum, Auntie and Uncle 😉 x

Great post, hope you can all see it 😊

A common question we get asked is why learners drive differently in their driving test to their driving lessons.

There can be a few reasons, but in our experience, the top two are:

1) They change their usual habits because they worry about what the examiner will think, for example, they normally talk themselves through a manoeuvre or roundabout, but remain silent on the test because they feel silly.

2) Their instructor has become their safety blanket, who normally gives them helpful hints and tips, or lots of positive feedback and encouragement. On the test, there is nobody giving tips, so they might make mistakes and nobody telling them how well they are doing, and so doubt starts to creep in about if they are doing it right.

Both of these scenarios create feelings of doubt and uncertainty, which our brains hate, resulting in nerves and anxiety that they don't normally experience in lessons.

Well done Declan Merry 🎉🎉. Great pass at Colwick Test Centre this morning. Have fun driving around in your little car 😊

Great pass for Ehmma Palmer this week at Colwick Test Centre 🎉🎉.

It was a lovely drive Ehmma, and your face says it all ❤️. Have fun driving xx

Huge congratulations to Deane Molyneaux for a convincing pass at Colwick Test Centre this morning.

You are going to love the freedom of ring able to take the boys wherever you want over the summer holidays 😊. Enjoy your driving xx

Wow!! Well done Jack Stanford 🎉🎉🎉.

Zero fault pass today at Colwick Test Centre. Jack has not only worked hard in his lessons but has also continued his learning in between lessons by practicing in his own car. It has really payed off.

Have fun driving Jack, I’ll be looking out for you in the roads 🚙

Well done Mia Warren, what a convincingly pass today at Colwick Test Centre 🎉🎉. Have a great holiday and you’ll have finding your perfect car to look forward to when you get home xx