Withamside Driving School - Andy

Withamside Driving School - Andy Quality manual Driving Lessons from your local Bassingham based Approved Driving Instructor

Congratulations Mia passing your Driving Test this afternoon in Lincoln. You’ve worked so hard getting this result. Well...
13/05/2026

Congratulations Mia passing your Driving Test this afternoon in Lincoln. You’ve worked so hard getting this result. Well Done today……..Stay safe when you get out on the roads…….🚗

13/05/2026

From today, there will be more changes for learner drivers.

Only you can book or manage your car driving test. This means your driving instructor won’t be allowed to book it for you.

11/05/2026

From 12 May, only you as the learner driver will be able to book and manage your car driving test.

This means your driving instructor won’t be allowed to do this for you.

Congratulations Maisie passing your Driving Test today in Lincoln. Worth all the practice on those big hills around Linc...
05/05/2026

Congratulations Maisie passing your Driving Test today in Lincoln. Worth all the practice on those big hills around Lincoln in the end. Well Done Maisie, and stay safe when you get your car……🚗🚗

17/03/2026

We’re putting learners in control of their car driving test bookings 🚘

If you’ve got a booking or you’ll be looking for a test soon, make a note of these dates 📅

31 March 2026 – only 2 changes can be made to a booking

12 May 2026 – only learners are allowed to book a test and make changes

9 June 2026 – learners can move their booked test only to nearby centres

By changing who can book car and change driving tests, we’re aiming to reduce the re-selling of driving tests, giving the power back to learners 💪

Read more on GOV.UK 👇

https://ow.ly/uP1T50YuHaJ

Congratulations Olivia passing your Driving Test in Lincoln today, worth all that practice in the end, you did it……take ...
17/03/2026

Congratulations Olivia passing your Driving Test in Lincoln today, worth all that practice in the end, you did it……take care on the roads, and see you out there in your little car…….🚗

Congratulations Gracie passing your Driving Test in Lincoln this morning, a great drive with only 3 driver faults, and a...
21/02/2026

Congratulations Gracie passing your Driving Test in Lincoln this morning, a great drive with only 3 driver faults, and a first time pass. Worth getting up early for on a Saturday morning. Again Well Done and stay safe on the roads………🚗🚗

Congratulations Max, you passed your Driving Test in Lincoln this morning, some great skills, and you passed first time ...
05/02/2026

Congratulations Max, you passed your Driving Test in Lincoln this morning, some great skills, and you passed first time with just 3 driver faults. You put so much work and effort into this achievement today. We have had good and not so good times in the lessons, but great to see you overcame all obstacles and put in today’s performance. Keep it up, be vigilant and keep safe on the roads……..🚗🚗

Apologies for the photo Max, it was a very windy day…….you managed to hold onto your pass certificate.

03/02/2026

📢 The rules for booking a practical car driving test are changing.

From 31 March 2026, learner drivers and approved driving instructors (ADIs) will only be able to change a driving test booking up to 2 times.

A change includes:
- changing the date or time
- changing the test centre
- swapping an appointment with another learner

If you’re an ADI, please make sure your pupils only book their test when they’re ready as swapping between pupils will count towards this limit. You can set times when you're available to take your pupils to their driving tests. This stops your pupils from booking tests at times that do not work for you.

👉 When this comes into force, everyone with a driving test booked will have 2 changes available, regardless of how many changes they may have already made.

This change is part of the outcome of our consultation to improve the way driving tests are booked.

For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/oqOW50Y849H

Congratulations Mia passing your Driving Test in Lincoln, a lovely drive with only 3 driver faults. A first time pass as...
03/02/2026

Congratulations Mia passing your Driving Test in Lincoln, a lovely drive with only 3 driver faults. A first time pass as well, so happy for you. Enjoy your new freedom, you can now tear up those ‘L’ plates. Stay safe out in the roads……..🚗🚗

23/01/2026

ON THE DAY OF YOUR DRIVING TEST
DO NOT THINK OR ACT LIKE A LEARNER

There is a shift that needs to happen on test day.
It is not about nerves, luck, or hoping the examiner is kind.
It is about mindset.
If you think like a learner, you will drive like a learner and if you drive like a learner, you will remain one.

By the time your test arrives, you should already be driving with the habits of a newly qualified driver.
Not perfect, but capable.
Not hesitant, but steady.
Not unsure, but prepared.

A learner waits for constant reassurance.
A driver takes responsibility for their decisions.

A learner hesitates and second guesses.
A driver plans early and commits calmly.

A learner watches the examiner.
A driver watches the road.

The test does not turn you into a driver.
It simply confirms you already are one.

If your mindset is still
“Am I allowed to do this?”
“Am I doing this right?”
“What will the examiner think?”
then you are not ready yet. And that is not failure. That is honesty. With honesty comes growth.

Walk into the test with the same approach you need for the rest of your driving life. Awareness, judgement, planning, patience, and belief in your training.

Do not aim to impress the examiner.
Aim to demonstrate who you already are behind the wheel.

If you think like a driver, you will drive like a driver.

If you drive like a driver, the result will take care of itself.

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