Jo Ricketts Driver Training

26/05/2026

An excellent drive for Sadie who kept her cool to achieve a first time pass at Trowbridge test centre this afternoon.

Very grateful for decent air con in my car in this weather.

20/05/2026

Congratulations to Maggie for a cracking drive to pass first time and with zero faults at Kingswood test centre this morning. Good luck with uni and enjoy your travels.

06/05/2026

From 12th May new rules will be in place which mean driving test swaps can only be done by learner drivers, through the DVSA customer service centre.
Previously I have assisted my pupils with these swaps and although I will not be able to complete the swap myself I can still assist with finding suitable swaps through liaising with other driving instructors.
Full details of the new rules can be found here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/swapping-your-driving-test-with-another-learner-driver
Please also remember that from 9th June test swaps can only swap with the same test centre or one of the 3 test centres in the locality of the original test you booked.
I'm sure it will all help eventually with reducing test waiting times 🤞

You may be able to swap your car driving test with another learner driver by phone if you both already have a test booked and want each other's test slot.

27/04/2026

Congratulations to Jayde for passing her test with just 3 driving faults this afternoon at Trowbridge test centre.
Good luck with your studies and future career Jayde.

15/04/2026

Congratulations to Oscar for passing his driving test with just 1 driving fault on first attempt at Kingswood this morning.
Good luck with your future exams and enjoy your summer of cricket.

13/04/2026

A great start to the week for Grace who passed her test at Kingswood test centre this morning with a lovely drive with just 3 driving faults. Well done Grace and good luck with your career.

08/04/2026

A massive congratulations to Evie who passed with just 2 driving faults at Kingswood test centre today.
Proof that a positive attitude can overcome those test nerve demons.
Congratulations Evie, I hope you enjoyed your well earned celebration drink.

21/03/2026

It’s been an extremely busy start to the year but I’m hoping to be able to offer a few spaces from April.

If you are looking to start lessons, whether completely new to driving or coming back to it after a break then please get in touch either by messenger, WhatsApp or by completing my enquiry form

https://www.totaldrive.app/a/enquiry_form.php?16090023973051

07/03/2026

Well done to Charlie for passing today at Kingswood test centre. Good luck in the future and safe driving in your car.

30/01/2026

A regular question for those wanting to do some private practice between lessons is who should I insure with. There are lots of companies out there that offer specialist learner insurance and many of these offer the option of insuring for a year, a month, a week or even days or hours.

One of these companies is Collingwood Insurance. To gain extra discount or rewards you are welcome to use my referral code of 842833

collingwood.co.uk/learner-driver-insurance-adi?refid=842833%3ECollingwood+Learner+Driver+Insurance

Get a £20 rewards card or discount* with Collingwood Learner Driver Insurance when you use your instructor's code. Flexible, no black box, DVSA app.

29/01/2026

An excellent page and videos to learn how to respond to blue light situations, well worth a watch.

https://www.facebook.com/GEMBlueLightAware