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I am a fully qualified female Government Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) offering manual driving lessons
A little bit about me… I was a Police Officer for 14 years until I decided to embark on my new journey and re-train to become a driving instructor.

18/05/2026

Well done Amy for passing your test first time with ONE driver fault!
Stay safe and enjoy your freedom 😃

29/04/2026

Massive congratulations to Bella for passing your driving test this morning! Enjoy your new car and I'll see you on the road 🚘

25/02/2026

Well done Albie on passing your test first time today with some great feedback about your drive from the examiner. That's both siblings on the road now! Stay safe!

06/02/2026

I have been told more than once that my job is easy.
That all I do is sit in a car and tell people where to turn.

So let me explain.

I did not just wake up one morning and become a driving instructor.
I passed three separate tests before I was even recognised as qualified to teach.

Every day I deal with pupils who get upset and frustrated.
Pupils who laugh after nearly causing a serious incident.

I still show up.
I still smile.
I still carry on.

I deal with parents questioning progress, booking tests without asking whether their child is ready, and expecting me to let them “have a go” on a real test when the basics are not there.

I still smile.
I still carry on.

I deal with other drivers intimidating learners, cutting across them, tailgating them, and performing dangerous manoeuvres while I am managing risk, keeping the pupil calm, and preventing something going very wrong.

I still smile.
I still carry on.

Every pupil is different.
Some freeze.
Some panic.
Some give up.
Some simply do not understand the first explanation.

My job is to find another way.
Then another.
Then another again until it finally clicks.

I still smile.
I still carry on.

I teach pupils with anxiety, ADHD, physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and complex needs.
I adapt.
I slow down.
I change my approach.
I do everything I can to help them succeed safely.

I still smile.
I still carry on.

This is only a small part of what the job actually involves.

Ask yourself this.
Could you explain every single thing you do when you drive?
Every decision.
Every observation.
Every reaction.
Miss one small detail and that is the difference between understanding and confusion.

Could you stay calm with an overbearing parent demanding answers.
Could you stay calm when a pupil does not stop and you have a split second to prevent a collision.
Could you stay calm after getting up early to accommodate someone who cancels at the last minute.

This is the reality of our world.

I smile and carry on because when one pupil passes and you see that smile.
When the tears come.
When the message arrives saying they got the job they needed a licence for.

That is when I know I have changed a life.

So yes.
I smile and I carry on.

But make no mistake.

This job is anything but easy.

Sheena Ahmed
Motorvation School of Motoring

30/01/2026

Well done Luke, first attempt, 1 driver fault! What a great end to the week. Go celebrate and stay safe 🚗

21/01/2026

Well done Holly on your first time pass with only 3 driver faults! In the words of the examiner 'A CRACKING DRIVE'
very well deserved Holly, see you on the road 🚗

16/01/2026

Huge congratulations to Emme on passing her driving test first time with just ONE driving fault.
Massive success, enjoy that car of yours and keep up the safe driving 🚗

19/11/2025

Is Too Much Being Asked of Driving Instructors?

Navigating Expectations, Realities, and the Road Ahead.

When most people think of driving instructors, they picture calm professionals sitting beside nervous learners giving directions, marking faults, and preparing people for the test.

But the truth runs much deeper.

A modern instructor’s role extends far beyond the basics of clutch, gears, and mirrors. Every single lesson demands patience, psychology, and split-second decision-making all while ensuring safety for everyone in and around the vehicle.

Instructors are managing more than traffic.
They’re managing emotions, anxiety, and trauma.
They’re adapting for neurodivergent learners, building confidence after accidents, helping adults return to driving after years off the road, and supporting pupils who are terrified to even start the engine.

Add to that:
🚘 Rising fuel costs and car maintenance expenses.
🧠 Complex behavioural challenges in learners.
⏰ Long waiting times for driving tests and increased public pressure.
📱 Distracted and impatient drivers around them.

It’s no longer just about teaching how to drive it’s about teaching why we drive safely.

Driving instructors are often the last line of defence between a learner’s mistakes and a potential collision. They carry huge responsibility, yet rarely get recognition for the emotional and mental strain that comes with the job.

So next time you see a driving school car slowing down at a junction, remember what’s really happening inside.
It’s not “just another learner.”
It’s a trained professional guiding someone through fear, pressure, and progress all while protecting everyone else on the road.

Let’s start giving instructors the credit, respect, and understanding they truly deserve.
Because teaching someone to drive isn’t simply a job it’s safeguarding the next generation of road users.

“Behind every learner’s journey is an instructor holding calm when chaos hits. Respect the dual controls they’re teaching tomorrow’s safe drivers today.”

Sheena Ahmed

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08/09/2025

Massive congratulations to Liv on a FLAWLESS drive with ZERO driving faults. Enjoy your little car and say goodbye to the bus! 🥳

30/06/2025

Massive congratulations to Vicki for passing her test today with ZERO driving faults! Enjoy driving to your new job Vicki

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Carnforth

Website

http://www.drivewithhelen.co.uk/

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