Dunbar AutoPass

27/08/2026

Thank you so much for your review, Mark!

It was an absolute pleasure teaching you, and I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. ☺️

26/08/2026

Practice between lessons really does make a difference!

Your driving lesson is where we work on your skills, build your confidence and tackle anything you’re finding difficult — but getting out in your own car, with a suitable supervising driver, between lessons gives you the chance to put those skills into practice. If you have access to a suitable car and a supervising driver, make the most of it!

Regular practice, little and often, can make a huge difference

Even a short drive can help you:
✅ Build confidence
✅ Get more comfortable with the car
✅ Reinforce what we’ve covered in lessons
✅ Gain experience in different situations
✅ Become a more independent driver

Drive Smart. Drive Automatic.
Dunbar AutoPass

24/08/2026

🌟 FIRST TIME PASS! 🌟

Huge congratulations to Mark on passing his driving test!

With the long waiting times for tests, we planned Mark’s lessons carefully and spread them out to fortnightly sessions. This meant he could keep building his skills consistently while avoiding a long gap between finishing his lessons and sitting his test.

Mark took every bit of feedback on board, and was an absolute pleasure to teach from start to finish.

Congratulations on becoming a fully qualified driver — safe driving and enjoy the freedom!

27/07/2026

19/07/2026

I love using props and demonstrations during lessons because they make things click. When pupils understand the reason behind a technique, they're far more likely to remember it and do it naturally.

One of my favourite examples is demonstrating the blind spot by getting out of the car. So many pupils say, "Ah, that makes sense now!" once they actually see it for themselves.

These little die-cast Cars are always a hit too! They make roundabout theory much easier to visualise, and pupils genuinely enjoy learning with them.

Every pupil learns differently, and sometimes a simple demonstration is all it takes to turn confusion into confidence.

Knowledge and understanding are crucial for building practical skills, and to become a safe and confident driver.

16/07/2026

Freshly washed, fuelled up and ready to roll!

After a short break, it's great to be back to work today! I'm looking forward to getting back to helping my pupils gain confidence on the road and work towards getting their driving licences.

Thank you for your patience while I was away. I'll be catching up on all enquiries and messages over the next few days and will get back to everyone as soon as I can.

29/06/2026

A huge thank you to all of my pupils for putting their trust in me, listening to my feedback, and giving their best in every lesson.

Learning to drive is a team effort, and when you stay committed, build your confidence, and keep working on the areas we focus on, it all comes together on test day. There's no better feeling than seeing you achieve your goal and earn that pass.

Thank you for every review and recommendation!

Dunbar AutoPass - Driving Dunbar forward one automatic lesson at a time.

27/06/2026

Lots of changes to the booking system for practical tests this year.

The rules for booking and managing car driving tests have changed this year 🚘

Find out what the changes are and how they affect you.

Visit www.gov.uk/guidance/changes-to-driving-test-booking-rules-in-2026 for more information.

26/06/2026

Huge congratulations to my pupil Maryam on passing her driving test this morning with only 3 driving faults! 🎉

Maryam travelled all the way from Berwick-upon-Tweed for her lessons, always listened carefully to every bit of feedback, and worked incredibly hard to improve. She came to her test today determined to get that pass, and all her effort paid off!

I'm honestly so happy for you, Maryam. It has been a pleasure helping you on your journey, and I wish you many years of safe and happy driving. Enjoy your freedom! 🚗✨

18/06/2026

🎉 FIRST TIME PASS

Huge congratulations to Callum on passing his driving test first time today! 🚗👏

It has been an absolute pleasure teaching Callum, he's worked hard throughout his lessons, and is a naturally talented driver.

Watching his confidence grow behind the wheel has been fantastic, and today's result is thoroughly deserved.

Wishing you lots of safe and happy driving adventures ahead, Callum. ✨