Stuart Russell - AA Approved Driving Instructor- ADI

20/10/2026

Ever wondered how examiners mark your practical driving test and what types of driving faults there are? Have a wee look at this from the DVSA 👀🚗👀

Heard about driving test faults, but not sure what they mean? 🚗

There are 3 categories of faults you can make during your driving test:

A dangerous fault: this involves actual danger to you, the examiner, the public or property.

A serious fault: this is something potentially dangerous.

A driving fault: this is not potentially dangerous, but if you keep making the same fault, it could become a serious fault.

You’ll pass your driving test if you make no more than 15 driving faults and make zero serious or dangerous faults. ✅

Find out more: https://ow.ly/Uke750ZYYxP

15/10/2026

A really great test pass for Kaitlin at Dunfermline this morning going from learner to full license holder. Incredibly proud of you for all of your hard work and dedication, a truly deserved result. Good luck with your new car and drive safe. ✅🚗👌

14/10/2026

An interesting update from the DVSA on the practical driving test availability and performance. Have a wee look 👀

We're committed to being open about driving test waiting times, including the progress we're making and the challenges we face.

In September:

📉 The national average waiting time was 19.7 weeks, the lowest it’s been since November 2024

📅 The number of driving examiners remained at its highest since 2017

📈 We conducted 191,682 tests, the highest for any September on record

✅ The pass rate remained above 50% for the 10th consecutive month

While these are encouraging signs, we know there’s more to be done. Waiting times vary across the country and, in some areas, they remain much higher than the national average.

We won’t stop until every learner can get a test slot when they need one. 💪

11/10/2026

An absolutely fantastic test pass for Ellie this morning at Kirkcaldy with only 2 driving faults. You have worked so hard and been a star from our very nervous first lesson to now a full license holder. So happy and proud of you. Enjoy getting out there in your car and stay safe. ✅👌🚗

08/10/2026

Early start but what an absolutely stunning Autumn morning. Have a good one whatever you are up to today everyone. 👌🚗✅

30/09/2026

Driving starter for ten folks on this damp Wednesday morning. 🧐🚗✅

You are overtaking on a dual carriageway in a car and are looking for a safe space to move back into lane one.

Which mirror gives you the most accurate view of the vehicle you just passed and whether you can move back to the left safely maintaining a safe distance?

A. The main interior driving mirror
B. The left door mirror
C. No mirrors required, it’s more guess work

Thoughts? 👀

29/09/2026

News from the DVSA about test swaps!!

From 1 October, the process for how learner drivers can swap their driving test is changing.

The change will remove the need for learners to coordinate their availability and will make the process smoother and less stressful.

What's changing?

To request a swap, the first learner driver will still need to call DVSA. The second learner will then need to call DVSA on the same working day to confirm they're happy with the swap.

Swaps can only be processed the if both learners call DVSA on the same working day.

Previously, both learners needed to be available at the same time to make the swap. 🚗🤔🚗

24/09/2026

Are you a full license holder? When you see this sign does it give you the fear? 😧 Want to learn how to park without the stress and anxiety? Book a lesson with me and I’ll show you how. 💪🚗💪

Based in Fife covering most KY post codes ✅
Fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor ✅
Full license holder lessons from £35 per hour ✅

Follow the QR or link below to check my calendar and book directly or call me or WhatsApp me on 07378 256829 ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.theaa.com/driving-school/driving-instructor/stuart-russell-701812165

22/09/2026

A nice wee summary of what to expect on your practical driving test from the DVSA. 👀 Don’t forget your license though!!! 😬✅😊

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

20/09/2026

Recent test passes mean I have some availability for manual lessons with immediate start ✅
Based in Fife covering most KY post codes ✅
Fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor ✅
Block booking discounts for new learners from £36 per hour ✅

Follow the QR or link below to check my calendar and book directly or call me or WhatsApp me on 07378 256829 ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.theaa.com/driving-school/driving-instructor/stuart-russell-701812165