Mick Crossland ADI

22/07/2026

Massive congratulations go to Charlotte who passed her driving test at Pontefract DTC on her first attempt today ! 👏🏻

Only two small driver faults recorded during what the Driving Examiner described as a “great little drive” ! 🚗

It’s been great to help you through your journey Charlotte, you were a pleasure to teach and took all instructions on board really well and progressed quickly and without fuss 🙂
Just go steady now for the first few months in your Fiat as now is when your driver learning curve steepens massively … oh and don’t forget to wave / flash your lights / beep your horn when we pass !

18/07/2026

Nothing more to say !

Is your instructor asking YOU to take on more of the driving? 🤔🚗

Here's our TOP TIP – get to know the M.S.P.S.L. routine! ✅

M – Mirror 🪞
Check your mirrors before changing speed or direction. Remember mirrors in pairs – interior mirror first, followed by the appropriate door mirror.

S – Signal ➡️
Let other road users know what you're planning to do. Signal clearly and in good time.

P – Position 🚗
Move into the correct position on the road to prepare for your turn.

S – Speed 🏁
Adjust your speed to suit the situation and select the appropriate gear.

A handy learner tip: walking pace = 1st gear, jogging pace = 2nd gear (when appropriate).

L – Look 👀
Check the road ahead and into the new road. Keep scanning for hazards before, during, and after your turn.

💡 MSPSL won't work exactly the same way at every junction or turn, but it's a brilliant routine to help new drivers build safe habits and confidence behind the wheel.

What helped YOU get the hang of the process? Let us know in the comments! 💬👇

11/05/2026

So lucky to have such lovely pupils( yet again ! ), things like this are very humbling ☺️
Just had a visit from Liv with this thank you card and collection of gifts, including my favourite whiskey and chocolate ! A fantastic card ( modesty is a virtue ya know ! 🤣 ) with some lovely compliments, thank you so much.
Of course I’ll miss your company but so pleased that you reached your goal. Now get rid of those “P” plates !! 🤣 x

06/05/2026

Fantastic result for Liv this morning, passing her test at Pontefract DTC with just 3 driver faults and a comment from the Examiner of “a good drive”
Super proud of your result Liv, there was never any doubt in my mind about this result, you have proven to be a competent and safe driver with a good understanding of the car and the road system !
Many thanks to Mum and Dad for the extra hours of tuition they’ve provided to Liv in her own car, it’s certainly paid dividends.
Drive safe Liv and don’t forget to wave when we pass ! 🚘

24/04/2026

Following her recent test pass, Evie called around this evening with this lovely “Thank You” card and gift !

I am so lucky to have such lovely pupils, so humbling !

Thank you so much Evie 🥰 x

22/04/2026

These early starts seem to do the trick !
Worth getting up at 5:00am for Evie’s 7:30am test at Pontefract DTc as she passed with flying colours and only 3 driving faults on what the examiner commented as a “lovely drive” !
Super proud of you Evie, you held your nerve and delivered what we both knew you could ! 🙂
Looking forward to waving at you in Felicity Fiat when we pass each other….. drive safe flower !

17/03/2026

Proposed further changes to driving test bookings on the DVSA website are going live as per the information on here …… please note !

16/03/2026

Apparently it is an actual thing, honestly ! 🤣