Marjorie Daly-Dowling - Driving instructor

Marjorie Daly-Dowling - Driving instructor Fully qualified ADI driving instructor
Bonnyrigg based, also covering areas within 3 miles of EH19

Guess who's is having the BEST Tuesday ever👇................Raynie PAAAAAAASSSSSSSSED!!! And what a stunning pass this ...
24/03/2026

Guess who's is having the BEST Tuesday ever👇................Raynie PAAAAAAASSSSSSSSED!!! And what a stunning pass this was, planning ahead, commentary driving to keep her focus on the road and not her passenger, not just using mirrors - SEEING mirrors, not just looking left to right - ACTIVELY scanning left to right. Raynie has been a real dream to teach, hardworking on every lesson, knowing what she wanted to improve on each drive. As a fellow mum of 2, I realise the immediate and immeasurable difference the freedom of a car will make to Raynie's life, school runs in the rain no more, and a summer full of new adventures ahead. Proud of you Raynie, you wanted this, you worked your arse off for this - and today - you DID this 🥳 Congratulations - Happy driving 🚗

Lily passed 1st time!!!!!!!!!!! Cracking drive today from a driver who had to work extra hard on the theory, picked up ...
10/03/2026

Lily passed 1st time!!!!!!!!!!! Cracking drive today from a driver who had to work extra hard on the theory, picked up the physical control side of driving impressively quickly - and worked hard again on her planning and awareness (wee scare with a dodgy van on the dual carrigeway sorted this one out lol) Sometimes it takes a wee scare to really understand what you're planning for and need to be aware of 🤷‍♀️😉 To Lily's credit her mirrors are now excellent, helping her deal with other road users today - and more importantly, every time she drives! Lily put the work in, benefiting from private practice with her lovely mum too:) Incredibly proud of you today Lily - and thank you for such an awesome 1st day back from holiday for me! Congratulations Lily, happy driving 🚗

Away to recharge my batteries ☀️- back to work Tuesday 9th of March, driving lesson related messages won't be answered u...
27/02/2026

Away to recharge my batteries ☀️- back to work Tuesday 9th of March, driving lesson related messages won't be answered until then - family time 😉

Guess who's passed 1st time today.........LANAH!!!!!!! Behind those (very nessesary today) sunglasses is a fully qualif...
17/02/2026

Guess who's passed 1st time today.........LANAH!!!!!!! Behind those (very nessesary today) sunglasses is a fully qualified new driver who absolutely sailed through her test at sunny Musselburgh earlier today 🥳 Lanah was very nervous on our early lessons, scared of anything new (going left for example 😂) and full of self doubt that she somehow wouldn't be able to do this.....then 'the click' happened, she started thinking about driving, what she'd done last lesson, what she wanted to improve on - from there on there was no stopping her! Genuinely nervous again today on test day - as soon as she started the engine though, there was that 'click' again and the real Lanah took over, driving with poise, elegance and confidence - even commented to her examiner "you'll no die today while I'm driving" 😂😂😂😂😂 Her clearly impressed examiner was delighted to give her her pass certificate and feedback on a great drive (no doubt happy to be alive, of course 🤣) Lanah - you have the world at your feet today, cant wait to see what you achieve next! Happy driving 🚗

KAYTLYN PASSED 1ST TIME!!!!!!! 🍾🥳. Not only did Kaytlyn pass, she only got 1 teeny driving fault!!!! I am proud of ev...
06/02/2026

KAYTLYN PASSED 1ST TIME!!!!!!! 🍾🥳. Not only did Kaytlyn pass, she only got 1 teeny driving fault!!!! I am proud of every single one of my drivers on test day, but once in a while you see a drive like I did today - knowing the blood sweat and tears that went into this journey and it makes you just think *WOW* that was incredible- that is how I felt today 😊
Bit of a stressful start as Kaytlyn 's test was nearly cancelled at the test centre as her examiner was unwell (hope they are better soon) however the excellent team at Musselburgh managed to get another examiner in at the last minute the save the day for Kaytlyn - thank you DVSA team Musselburgh from us both:) Well done Kaytlyn, despite your best efforts of being "scared" of everything, putting off your theory....and your test.., and redesigning every road and speed limit in your head 😉😂 - you absolutely nailed it today - impressive 😊Congratulations again - Happy driving 🚗

Carly passed first time!!!!! (Yes, it has been a busy Friday:) Carly has been a dream to teach, bubbly and positive on ...
30/01/2026

Carly passed first time!!!!! (Yes, it has been a busy Friday:) Carly has been a dream to teach, bubbly and positive on every lesson. Benefiting from lots of practice with Dad, Carly has worked hard on her driving skills and most importantly her planning and awareness, making drivers decisions and the ability to keep herself safe. To see the girl who got into my car on her first lesson develop into the confident and assured driver I watched today has been quite incredible 😊 an easy and very well deserved pass which clearly impressed your examiner - and me:) Congratulations Carly, happy driving 🚗

Neve passed 1st time!!!!!! Neve had been learning to drive for a while before starting lessons with me, and was already...
30/01/2026

Neve passed 1st time!!!!!! Neve had been learning to drive for a while before starting lessons with me, and was already a decent driver - however she lacked confidence in decision making, and taking responsibility as a driver not a learner - we have both worked hard on those all important skills, Neve has taken on board all her training and my advise, together we found the coping skills she needed to develop her confidence in really taking charge of the road and her own safety:) Every driver is different - watching Neve drive today with the confidence of an experienced and safe driver was a privilege to watch - gaining an easy pass from a clearly impressed examiner 😊 congratulations Neve - happy driving 🚗

Megan PASSED 1ST TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course she did 😎 Megan drove exactly the way we all should - full attention on th...
27/01/2026

Megan PASSED 1ST TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course she did 😎 Megan drove exactly the way we all should - full attention on the road ahead, defending against other road users and navigating safely - leaving her passenger (the lovely examiner) to do his job of 'the test'. Megan sailed through her road by simply realising the road itself is the test - not the marking sheet 😉. Calm confident and graceful throughout she impressed her examiner and gained her much coveted 1st time pass 🏆 Megan turned this freezing cold, dark and wet morning into a beautiful achievement and a memory she will have forever! Well done Megan, amazing result for an awesome person, I hope you have the best adventures out on the road - happy driving 🚗

Natalie PASSED 1ST TIME!! 🥳 Getting 2026 off to a great start, this girl absolutely smashed her test this morning. Desp...
06/01/2026

Natalie PASSED 1ST TIME!! 🥳 Getting 2026 off to a great start, this girl absolutely smashed her test this morning. Despite the real nerves and worry about potential snow - Natalie drove exactly as I knew she would today - put her game face on and did her job by focusing on the road ahead and navigating it safely. Natalie had a really smooth drive despite her nerves and her incredibly heavy wee feet (IYKYK)😂I know exactly how hard Natalie has worked on this - couldn't be prouder of the driver I saw today! Just in time for new uni adventures too! Brilliant result for a brilliant driver - Congratulations again Natalie - Happy driving 🚗

Ellie PASSED - 1ST TIME!!!!!!!! 🥳 Not only did Ellie pass - she absolutely smashed it pulling off a near perfect drive -...
11/12/2025

Ellie PASSED - 1ST TIME!!!!!!!! 🥳 Not only did Ellie pass - she absolutely smashed it pulling off a near perfect drive - only one teeny driving fault - impressive on any test - but Ellie had to drive fort kinnaird at Christmas time 😱 and nailed it like a boss! To see how Ellie has progressed through her lessons has been brilliant, her learning style was a new one for me so helped me hone my instructor skills too:) We worked our way through and to see her achieve her well earned result today was a privilege. Ellie the world is at your feet now - you proved to yourself today that you can do ANYTHING that you work hard enough for and nothing can hold you back 💪 Well done Ellie - happy driving 🚗

Guess who's passed first time today........👇Aidie did! 🥳🥳 An absolutely stunning drive from Aidie today in sunny Mussle...
10/11/2025

Guess who's passed first time today........👇Aidie did! 🥳🥳 An absolutely stunning drive from Aidie today in sunny Mussleburgh. Aidie has worked hard learning to drive, is an expert on the theory and has been working extra hard to improve her driver focus in the lead up to today. Decided to chanel her nerves into helping her focus - and it worked! Not an easy route but she went in positive and absolutely nailed it! A well deserved result for this fully qualified driver with endless adventures on the road ahead! Congratulations Aidie - Happy driving 🚗

Liam paaaaassssssed 1st time 🥳 Can't say I'm surprised, Liam has been a wee natural from the start. From lesson 1, Liam...
29/10/2025

Liam paaaaassssssed 1st time 🥳 Can't say I'm surprised, Liam has been a wee natural from the start. From lesson 1, Liam has been a cocky and cheeky driver - his early lessons are what I imagine it would be like to train a wild tiger how to walk on a leash 😂 His catchphrase was "I could've made that", till one lesson he actually said "you were right there btw" - that was when a truly skilled driver started to appear 😉. Must say I have really enjoyed his lessons and his banter. 1st time I ever saw him nervous was today - just for 5 min then back to normal - his examiner was clearly impressed with his smooth and safe drive, complimenting liam's observations throughout the drive. He did get a minor for a cheeky gap on a roundabout (only a minor as he now had the skill to make it) this minor made me smirk 😂 Brilliant result for a great lad and an excellent driver - cant wait to see his car once he gets one! Happy driving 🚗

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Bonnyrigg
EH193

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