Gaynor Lambert Driving School

21/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Keiron Farrell who passed his practical driving test in Skipton today on his first attempt with only 1 driver fault 🙌🏻🙌🏻🚙🚙

Safe and happy motoring Kieron, I’m so proud of you. You deserved every success today! ☺️

11/03/2026

Huge congratulations to Poppy Reardon who passed her driving test in Skipton this morning with only 3 driver faults. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

24/02/2026

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This image is such a simple but powerful reminder of something most drivers think they understand… but often do not apply properly.

Your mirrors do not show you everything.

The rear view mirror gives you a narrow, central picture of what is directly behind.

Your left and right mirrors widen that picture.

But those red areas?

Those are your blind spots.

They are real.
They are bigger than people think.
And they are exactly where motorcyclists, cyclists and small cars disappear.

Peripheral vision helps.
Mirror checks help.
But neither replaces a proper shoulder check before changing lane or moving off.

Too many collisions happen because someone says,
“I did not see them.”

The truth is often:
You looked.
You just did not look properly.

Mirrors are information.
A glance over your shoulder is confirmation.

If you are relying only on mirrors, you are guessing.

And guessing at speed is not driving.
It is gambling.

Sheena Ahmed
Motorvation School of Motoring

18/02/2026

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WHAT ANXIETY ACTUALLY SOUNDS LIKE IN A LEARNER’S HEAD

To experienced drivers, it is just traffic.

To a learner, it can feel like survival.

Here is what anxiety really sounds like behind the wheel.

🚗 “I am going to stall.”
Even if they have not stalled for three lessons.

🚗 “They are judging me.”
The car behind could be thinking about dinner.
The learner is convinced they are being watched.

🚗 “I am holding everyone up.”
Even when they are doing the speed limit.

🚗 “What if I forget everything?”
Even though they have done it correctly ten times before.

🚗 “What if I mess this up?”
Even though they are learning.

Anxiety is loud.
It speaks faster than logic.
It tells stories that are not true.

Experienced drivers forget this feeling.

They forget how heavy the steering wheel felt the first time.
How loud a roundabout seemed.
How overwhelming mirrors, gears, clutch, signs and traffic all felt at once.

Confidence is not born.
It is built.

Every calm response from another driver helps.
Every bit of patience helps.
Every second of space helps.

You might just see L plates.
I see someone fighting a very loud voice in their head.

Let them learn.
Let them breathe.
Let them grow.

Please be Patient 🫶🏾

Sheena Ahmed
Motorvation School of Motoring

13/02/2026

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NEW DRIVERS
POINTS, REVOCATION AND BANS EXPLAINED SIMPLY

If you are a new driver in the UK, the rules on penalty points are stricter than most people realise.

This is straight from the GOV.UK guidance.

🔹 First 2 years after passing
If you get 6 or more penalty points within 2 years of passing your first driving test, your licence is revoked.

Revoked does not mean banned.
It means your licence is taken away.

🔹 What revocation actually means
• You go back to a provisional licence
• You must reapply and pay again
• You must retake and pass
– Theory test
– Practical driving test

Until you pass again, you cannot drive unsupervised.

🔹 Points before you passed
If you picked up penalty points on a provisional licence, they carry over when you pass your test.

If further points then take you to 6 or more within 2 years, your licence will still be revoked.

🔹 Revoked vs banned
• Revoked
– Automatic process
– Triggered at 6 points
– Retake tests required

• Banned
– Ordered by a court
– You cannot drive at all for a set period
– Retests may also be required depending on the ban

🔹 Why the rules are tougher
New drivers are statistically at the highest risk of serious collisions.
The law is designed to protect you and everyone else while experience builds.

Passing the test gives you a licence.

Keeping it depends on how you drive afterwards.

Sheena Ahmed
Motorvation School of Motoring

09/02/2026

Huge congratulations to Bethany who passed her practical driving test today in Skipton with only 2 driver faults 🙌🏻💪

I’m so proud of you, and you deserve every moment of the freedom you’ve earned yourself (and Darcie). Enjoy! 🚙🚙

10/12/2025

09/12/2025

Congratulations today go to Ruby Reynolds who passed her practical test today in Skipton with only 3 driver faults 👌👏🏼

Safe and happy driving 🚗🚘

12/11/2025

2 in 2 today 🙌🏻

Congratulations to Annie Prest who passed her practical test today in Skipton with only 1 driver fault.

Safe and happy motoring 🚙😊

12/11/2025

Huge congratulations to Lilly Proctor who passed her practical test today in Skipton with only 4 driver faults 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Safe and happy motoring 🚙☺️