Sally Meakin Driver Trainer

05/10/2026

Starting the week with a big celebration for Lexie White from East Grinstead on a FIRST time Driving Test pass in Crawley !! 🎉 🚗 🚦
A really important moment for you today, this will make everything so much easier for the future with your Veterinary degree and getting to and from those placements. 🚗 🐾 🐈 🐰 😊
Well done Lexie, it’s been a real pleasure to help you get to this point and I wish you every success in the future! 🤩🥳🎉

01/10/2026

The last of the 3 brothers and the last driving test of the day and I’m thrilled to say a great big Congratulations to Oscar Gasson on a FIRST TIME PASS in Sevenoaks 🥳😎👏
Starting the month as we mean to go on! 🎉Couldn’t be happier! 🙌 More so for your mum who doesn’t have to take you out driving anymore 😂 A big thanks to both parents for their support taking Oscar out to practice 🚗
Stay safe in your car and enjoy celebrating not having to drive mine again 😂😂

27/09/2026

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🚗Did you know that tyre-related issues were the main reason for breakdowns recorded on motorways and major A-roads last year?

Stay safe by checking your tyre pressure, tread and condition before your journey.

26/09/2026

Harvest Moon - 26 September 2026
🌾 September's Harvest Moon rises close to sunset and can appear large and orange on the horizon.
Stunning.
But low sun and low moon can both affect visibility. Make sure your windscreen is clean.

22/09/2026

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

20/09/2026

Autumn's here and with it comes more rain. ☔

Before the next downpour catches you out, brush up on your wet weather driving skills.

Remember to:

✅ Keep well back from the vehicle in front.

✅ Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually if the steering becomes unresponsive.

✅ Watch out for any spilt diesel.

✅ Take extra care around pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders.

For more information, read rule 227 of The Highway Code: https://ow.ly/OpNw50ZOBJm

25/08/2026

The smile says it all! ❤️ A HUGE congratulations from me to Emily Coleman from Edenbridge who aced her Driving Test this morning in Sevenoaks on the First Attempt 🎉🙌🎉🙌
So proud of you and all the hard work and progress you’ve made getting to this point today. 😊🥳 What a special achievement and I’m so glad you chose me to help you get there 🤩🤩
Thursdays won’t be the same, will definitely miss our weekly catch ups ❤️
Keep in touch and I’ll be looking out for you & Freddie 🚗🚗🚦🚦###x

20/08/2026

Congratulations to Harris Sawle from East Grinstead on passing your Driving Test on the First Attempt this morning in Crawley 🎉🎉
Great work on passing first time, it’s been quite the week for you after your fantastic A level results and now this! Wonderful 😎😊🎉
Well done and best of luck on the roads and at University… stay safe 🚗🛞🚦

07/08/2026

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With harvest season under way, you're more likely to come across tractors and other slow-moving farm vehicles on rural roads. 🌳

A few things worth remembering: tractors can be wider than they look, drivers may have limited visibility and these vehicles need more time and space to manoeuvre. 🚜

Only overtake when you can see the road ahead is clear, never on a bend or the brow of a hill, be prepared to slow down and wait if there's nowhere safe to pass. ✅

The Highway Code sets out guidance on driving near road users that require extra care (rules 204 to 225), including farm vehicles. It's worth a refresher before your next rural journey. 👉 https://ow.ly/cG5t50ZvN9E