Craig at ELITE Driver Training

19/07/2026

🚗 Learner drivers… quick question!
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Would you rather learn in a nice new car with all the latest tech 😎
OR
An older car that’s more like what you’ll probably drive after passing? 🤔

Team NEW 🚗🔥 or Team OLD 🚗💨? Let us know below!⬇️

No wrong answers… 🖤❤️

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18/07/2026

🚗 Wrong way on the sat nav? Don’t panic!

One of the biggest myths about the driving test is that taking the wrong route on the sat nav means you’ve failed…

❌ It doesn’t.

Examiners aren’t testing your ability to follow a sat nav perfectly. They’re looking at how you drive.

If you:
✅ Check your mirrors
✅ Signal when needed
✅ Stay in the correct lane
✅ Drive safely and legally

…then taking a wrong turn is absolutely fine.

Stay calm, keep driving safely, and the examiner will simply redirect you.

Remember… it’s a driving test, not a sat nav test! 🖤❤️

Tag someone who’s been worrying about this! 👇

12/07/2026

Which one would you choose?
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🚗 MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC? 🚗

The question I get asked almost every day… Which is better?

The truth is, there’s no right or wrong answer – it’s about what suits YOU.

⚙️ Manual: More control, more involvement and gives you the freedom to drive both manual and automatic cars.

⚡ Automatic: Simpler, smoother and lets you focus more on the road and less on changing gears.

At Elite Driver Training, we offer both, so whether you’re chasing the challenge of a manual licence or the convenience of automatic, we’ve got you covered.

💬 Which would you choose – Manual or Automatic? Let us know in the comments! 👇

*❤️ Manual
*👍🏼 Auto

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10/07/2026

🖤❤️ FIRST TIME PASS ❤️🖤

I think Fridays are officially becoming my favourite day of the week… because it’s ANOTHER first-time pass!

This time it’s Grace’s turn and what a way to finish the week! 🚗✅

A huge congratulations to Grace for smashing her driving test at the very first attempt! Your hard work, determination, and positive attitude have all paid off, and I couldn’t be happier for you

Told you and I told ya mum you’d smash it and smash it you did even winning our instructor pupil bet that is now the routine thing 😂

Well done Grace I’m so pleased for ya, and welcome to the first-time pass club! 🖤❤️

07/07/2026

⚠️ Don’t assume another vehicle is your blocker/shield

One mistake I see all the time is learners following a car that’s alongside them onto a roundabout, thinking it’s blocking/shielding the traffic.

🚫 Most cars are not a blocker/shield 🛡️

By the time you’ve moved off, the traffic they were “blocking” can already be in your path.

The only vehicles that can genuinely create a safe blocker/shield are usually long, slow-moving vehicles like buses, HGVs or articulated lorries—and even then, you must still assess the situation yourself.

Never follow another vehicle like sheep. Read the roundabout, judge the traffic, and only go when you know it’s safe.
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03/07/2026

🖤❤️ SECOND FIRST TIME PASS OF THE DAY…❤️🖤

Massive congratulations to Beth on an absolutely stunning FIRST TIME PASS! 🚗💨

I’m so pleased for you Beth. You kept your nerves under control, drove brilliantly, and fully deserved this amazing result. It’s been a pleasure helping you on your journey, and now it’s time to go get that Clio and enjoy the freedom that comes with that full driving licence!
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Even better… as Beth now makes it a HAT-TRICK of FIRST TIME PASSES this week!
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Well done again, Beth! Stay safe, enjoy every mile, and thank you for trusting Elite Driver Training to be part of your journey. 🎊🚘

03/07/2026

🖤❤️ FIRST TIME PASS ❤️🖤

Massive congratulations to Phoebe for absolutely smashing her driving test FIRST TIME! 🚗💨

I genuinely couldn’t be happier for you. From your very first lesson to today, you’ve worked so hard, stayed determined, and it’s all paid off in the best possible way. It’s been brilliant having you as a pupil, especially with all the fun we’ve had filming TikTok videos along the way! 😄

Watching your confidence grow behind the wheel has been amazing, and today you’ve proved exactly what you’re capable of.

It’s been an absolute pleasure helping you on your journey. Congratulations again, Phoebe—you’ve earned every bit of this success, and I’ll definitely miss making those TikToks with you! 🖤❤️

01/07/2026

🖤❤️ One of the techniques we teach learners is recognising a blocker. 🚗🚫

A blocker is a vehicle that’s already travelling around the roundabout. As it passes an entrance, it prevents traffic from that road from entering, which can create a safe opportunity for you to join the roundabout.

❌ It’s not about rushing.
❌ It’s not about taking risks.
✅ It’s about reading what’s happening around you and spotting safe opportunities.

The key is that you still complete your observations and only move if the roundabout is genuinely safe. A blocker simply helps make traffic more predictable and can stop another vehicle entering your path at the same time.

Learning to read traffic like this is what separates simply driving from driving well. It’s all about planning ahead, staying calm, and making safe decisions.

Have you ever noticed a blocker helping you without even realising it? 👀

30/06/2026

🖤❤️ FIRST TIME PASS! ❤️🖤

A massive congratulations to Fraser, who absolutely SMASHED his driving test today on his first attempt… with just ONE tiny driving fault! 👏🚗💯

What a result! From day one you’ve worked hard, listened to every bit of advice, and put the effort in every single lesson. Today it all paid off in style with a pass and winning your bet 😁

Passing first time is an incredible achievement, and to do it with just 1 minor fault shows what a safe, confident driver you’ve become. You should be seriously proud of yourself!

Don’t forget to gis a wave 👋🏼🚗💨
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26/06/2026

Whittington Moor Roundabout… one of Chesterfield’s biggest driving challenges! 🚗💨 Master your lane discipline, read the signs early, and stay calm. Could you tackle this one? 👀👇