NxtGen Driving School

29/09/2026

Curious about what happens during a driving test? Here's what to expect on test day.

An eyesight check 👀
You'll read a number plate from 20 metres away or 20.5 metres if it's an old-style plate.

'Show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions 💭
You'll answer 2 questions about vehicle safety. The 'tell me' question comes before you start driving and the 'show me' question while you're on the move.

General driving ability ✅
You'll drive on a variety of roads, but not on motorways, including 20 to 35 minutes of independent driving, following either a sat nav, traffic signs, or both.

Reversing your vehicle 🚗
You'll be asked to do one of the following: parallel park, park in a bay, or pull up on the right and reverse 2 car lengths. Your examiner will let you know which one.

Knowing what's coming can make test day feel a lot less daunting.

Familiarise yourself with the test: https://ow.ly/p52350ZP1l7

For more helpful tips, visit our website https://www.nxtgendrivingschool.co.uk and go to ' useful links' and 'safety tips'

When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled.

27/09/2026

Booking your driving test soon? Have a read at the below.

Booking your driving test? 🚘

Head to gov.uk/guidance/driving-test-appointments-release-dates-and-finding-earlier-tests to find out when driving test appointments are released, when to search for earlier tests, and how long people wait to take the test.

09/09/2026

🌱 A little reminder for anyone learning to drive…
Don't compare your progress to someone else's.
Some people pick things up quickly.
Some need more practice.
Some are naturally confident.
Some need time to build that confidence.
None of that determines what kind of driver you'll become.
Your journey is your journey. 🚗
If something feels difficult today, it doesn't mean you'll always find it difficult.
Keep practising. Keep learning. Keep going. ❤️

04/09/2026

🥹 This is why I love what I do.

Every now and then, you receive something that reminds you just how much more being a driving instructor is than simply teaching someone how to drive.
I was so touched to receive this beautiful card from one of my pupils after she completed her lessons with me 💕
Reading her words honestly meant so much. Knowing that she now feels “100x more confident” and that I was able to make learning to drive an enjoyable experience is something I’ll always be proud of.
Teaching someone the skills to drive is one thing, but watching their confidence grow, seeing them overcome their nerves and eventually become an independent driver is the really rewarding part of this job. 🚗✨

Thank you, Violet, for taking the time to write such a thoughtful card. It genuinely made my day and is something I’ll treasure. 🥰

Good luck with all your future driving adventures — drive safe! ❤️

28/07/2026

🚗✨ Another one joins the full licence club! ✨🚗

A huge congratulations to Harley on passing your driving test! 🎉🥳

From learning the basics to smashing the test, you've put in the hard work and it has definitely paid off. No more asking me for lessons... now it's your family and friends who'll be asking you for lifts! 😄

Thank you for choosing Nxtgen Driving School to be part of your driving journey. It's been a pleasure helping you build your confidence behind the wheel.

Drive safely, enjoy your independence, and don't forget to give me a wave if you see me out on the road! 👋🚗

Well done again, Harley! You absolutely earned it! 🎉👏

15/06/2026

🎉 PASS ALERT! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Jaime passing her driving test today! 🚗💨

All the hard work, dedication and determination have paid off. It's been a pleasure helping you on your journey to becoming a safe and confident driver.

Wishing you many years of safe and happy motoring. Enjoy your freedom! 🎊

14/06/2026

Some helpful information on how to book your driving test going forward. As I've told all my current pupils, cancellation apps are NOT to be used now. These are scams!

Booking your driving test? Make sure you’re doing it the right way. ✅

Since 12 May, it has been against the law for anyone but the learner driver to book a driving test. Using unofficial apps, bots or automated tools also breaks the terms and conditions of our booking service.

We've already cancelled 450 tests where tests have been booked outside the new rules – and we're continuing to monitor activity closely. 💪

If misuse of the booking system is identified, we can cancel your booking and suspend your ability to manage your test online.

Our priority is to make the system fair for every learner and to stop you being exploited by third parties. The only way to book and manage a test is through GOV.UK. 💻

👉 Find out more about the risks of using unofficial driving test booking services: https://ow.ly/86GB50Zb0Jh

12/05/2026

Putting learners in control 🚗

From today, only learners will be able to book driving tests.

We’ve made this change to:

Clampdown on test reselling and exploitation by third parties ⛔

Make sure tests are accessible only to learners 🔐

Provide a fairer booking system ✅

Read more on GOV.UK 👇
https://ow.ly/viIc50YWwOA