Jade’s Driving School

06/10/2026

Well done to the lovely Daisy for passing her test first time this morning 🎉 Daisy, I’ve very much enjoyed your lessons; you always turned up ready to learn and made me feel safe having the lessons in your car, it’s clear you made the examiner feel the same 😁 I’m so proud of you, congratulations 🙌🏻🥳 and a fantastic result!

24/09/2026

Well done to Adyan for passing his test first time! 👏🏻 it was very tense when we went the wrong way a couple times 😆 but you did it safely. I’m proud of you for handling the pressure. I’ve enjoyed getting to know the chatterbox that you are ☺️ congratulations and stay safe, you’re now everyone’s taxi!

02/09/2026

A big well done to Maya 👏🏻 I’m proud of you for holding your nerves together (even with extra eyes on you). Congratulations on passing your driving test first time! 🤩 I hope to see you driving to and from college in your car 🚗 it’s been a joy to teach you, enjoy your freedom ☺️

20/08/2026

Congratulations Kurian!! I may have only known you for a short time, but it’s been lovely assisting you on the approach to test. Stay safe out there (remember to check that blind spot 😉). Hopefully you can drive your friend to work instead 😃 Well done on the first time pass 👏🏻

09/08/2026

Congratulations to the lovely Noel! I’m very proud of you. I know it’s been a process with uni, but it’s done now 😃 I’ll miss our girly chats. Take care and stay in contact ✨🎉

09/08/2026

Well done Justin! Awesome result on Friday 👏🏻 I’m so pleased you got the result you deserved. Congratulations and good luck with uni🥳

16/06/2026

Well done and congratulations Eva for passing your test first time! 🎉 I’m so proud of you for holding your nerves together and trusting yourself. It’s been a joy watching your confidence grow. You’ve been a pleasure to teach, I’ll miss our lessons. Enjoy your independence and being a taxi 😉👏🏻🚗 I hope to see you around☺️

20/05/2026

Congratulations Romalie! Well done on a fantastic result, passing your test first time. We haven’t known each other for long, but it was enjoyable getting you familiar with the lovely roundabouts we’ve got in Salisbury 😁 Enjoy your summer by the sea! ☀️

17/05/2026

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The most common question I get:

How long will it take me to pass my driving test?

The honest answer is… it depends.

There is no fixed number of lessons that fits everyone. Learning to drive is not a race. It is a process, and that process looks different for every person.

Several things influence how quickly someone progresses.

Prior experience
If you have driven before, even in another country, or had lessons in the past, you may settle into it quicker.

Lesson frequency
Regular lessons help build consistency. One or two lessons a week keeps everything fresh. Long gaps slow progress down.

Quality of instruction
The right instructor does not just teach you to move a car. They teach you how to think, plan and stay safe. That makes a difference.

Individual pace
Some people pick things up quickly. Others need more time to build confidence and control. Both are completely normal.

Practice outside lessons
Extra practice with the right supervision can accelerate progress, as long as good habits are being reinforced.

On average, many learners need around 45 to 50 hours of professional lessons to reach test standard.

Some may be ready sooner. Others may need significantly longer. Twenty hours is possible. One hundred hours is also normal.

A rough guide to the journey:

Basic vehicle control
Getting used to the car, clutch control, moving off and stopping

Basic driving skills
Junctions, positioning, simple decision making

Intermediate skills
Roundabouts, busier roads, traffic flow

Advanced skills
Independent driving, anticipation, complex situations

Test preparation
Consistency, mock tests, refining decision making

This is not just about passing a test.

You only learn to drive once, but you carry those habits for life.

Take your time. Build it properly. Do not rush something that affects your safety every single day.

Enjoy the process as much as the result.

✍️ Sheena Ahmed
Motorvation School of Motoring

14/05/2026

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One of the most misunderstood Highway Code changes in recent years.

Since the 2022 update, the Highway Code now says that drivers, riders and cyclists should give way to pedestrians who are crossing OR waiting to cross at junctions you are turning into or out of.

That includes:
🚶 Side roads
🚶 T junctions
🚶 Junction exits
🚶 Entrances to car parks, petrol stations, retail parks etc.

If somebody is clearly waiting to cross and it is safe to stop, the updated guidance says you should give way.
Now here is where the confusion starts.

Many pedestrians still assume cars always have priority turning into side roads because that is how people drove for years.

Many drivers still do not realise the rule changed.
Some drivers stop suddenly.
Some wave pedestrians across unpredictably.
Some pedestrians step out assuming every driver knows the update.
Others stand there waiting while cars continue turning across them.

This is why awareness and judgement matter.
The Highway Code change was designed to improve pedestrian safety and create clearer priority for vulnerable road users.

But real world driving still requires common sense.

🚗 Drivers should approach junctions slower and actually expect pedestrians to be there.

🚶 Pedestrians should never assume every driver has seen them or will stop.

Good driving is not about forcing priority.
Good driving is about reading situations early enough that nobody feels pressured, rushed or endangered.

Personally, I teach learners to approach every junction already prepared for somebody to cross.

If the pedestrian is clearly waiting, visible and it is safe to do so, give way calmly and early rather than braking harshly at the last second.

The biggest problem is not the rule itself.

The biggest problem is millions of people passed their test years ago and never reopened the Highway Code afterwards.

What are your thoughts on the update?
Do you think enough drivers and pedestrians actually understand this rule yet?

✍️ Sheena Ahmed
Motorvation School of Motoring