Dave Bethwaite - Driving Instructor

07/10/2026

Great result you guys!

Congratulations to Charissa passing 1st time this morning with only 5 driving faults!! Well worth the early start in the rain. Great achievement considering how nervous she was at the beginning. Kept her cool throughout and smashed it. Super proud and look forward to seeing you out on the roads! Drive safe! 🎉🥳🚗🥳🎉

05/10/2026

Fantastic result!

Congratulations to Evie passing 1st time today with only 4 driving faults. Super proud of how far she’s come from the first lesson. Amazing result and didn’t have any doubts she would smash it. Look forward to seeing you on the roads. Drive safe 🎉🚗🥳🚗🥳🎉

05/10/2026

Great result team!

HUGE Congratulations to Amber Ible for passing her test this afternoon with only a few faults!!🎉🎉
WOW WOW WOW …. you did it!! Such a wonderful end to the week…..this is why I LOVE what I do!!🙌
This has been such a long time coming for you and you more than deserved it today. After a number of failed tests a few years ago you had a break and almost thought about giving up. I’m so pleased to have been the one able to get you to your goal…. But it’s certainly been a journey!
I know how much you wanted this and you have worked so incredibly hard. It wasn’t just about the driving… you’ve been able to do that for a while - but the nerves and anxiety around ‘The Test’ has been the hardest part for you. We put methods in place to help you cope and manage your nerves so that it wouldn’t beat your ability on the day. Consistent driving right up until test definitely helped - even though we were probably sick of the sight of each other lol 😂
I’m so proud of you holding it together today as I know that was the most challenging part - but I told you to be positive and believe in yourself … and you did it!!!🎉👌

Wishing you all the best for your future and now you can enjoy Uni 👍

Enjoy your freedom and independence.
Drive safe 🚗

18/09/2026

Great result ladies!

MASSIVE Congratulations to Asia Castaneda for passing her test this afternoon with only 4 faults!!🎉🎉
I am beyond proud of you girl!
WOW….. you did it!! What a wonderful end to the week. Makes it all so worthwhile 🙌
This has been a long time coming for you and you more than deserved it today.
I know how much you wanted this and you worked incredibly hard, right up until the last moment.
It’s been a pleasure to teach you and get to know you and I will miss the natter. But I know how much of a positive impact that this will have on your life… and the opportunities are endless!
Good luck for the future and I might see you in Pet’s at Home 😂

Enjoy your freedom and independence.
Drive safe 🚗

18/09/2026

Great result team!

HUGE SHOUT OUT 📣📣📣
to Leah for Passing Her Driving Test ‘1st Time’ this afternoon 🎉🎉🎉🚗
With just a few DFs to note, a lovely drive at a challenging time of the week and with a meticulous DE, if you know, you know 👀

A lovely composed drive, a few nervy moments well contained but overall a fantastic result on a Friday!!💪🚗👏

The challenge today was to release me from the passenger seat in pursuit of freedom to explore and that’s just what you did!
No offence taken 🤣

You now get to drive on your own, be a taxi for football and siblings and get yourself to work, soooo many lifts to repay now 😬

We’ll keep in touch incase I need a lift 🤣 and I’ll see you tomorrow at footy.

So pleased for you and it was worth the wait in the end 🚗👏🎉😊

17/09/2026

Great result team!

Congratulations to Gracie passing 1st time today!! Amazing performance and to say she was nervous would be an understatement of the year! Super proud of her for keeping it together throughout and how far you’ve come in such a short time. Great result and can’t wait to see you out and about on the roads. Drive safe! 🎉🥳🚗🥳🎉

14/09/2026

🚗 FIRST TIME PASS FOR Toby! 🎉

Passed FIRST TIME today with just 2 driving faults — definitely worth that early morning start! 😂

Despite the nerves, and even with a serious lack of sleep the night before, Toby kept his head, controlled those nerves and put together a cracking drive.

So good, in fact, that even the examiner commented on what a great drive it was! 👏

And I know just how much this one means to you.

The ability to jump in the car and take your daughter places — something you could only dream of doing before getting that licence — is now a reality. ❤️

Thinking back to that very first lesson just 5 months ago, when you were nervous, uber-cautious and questioning every decision, it's bloody brilliant to see the transformation.

You've taken everything on board, worked hard, asked questions, built your confidence and developed into the confident, safe and conscientious driver you are today.

That's what this is all about. Not just passing a test — but building a driver who's ready for real life on real roads.

I genuinely can't wait to see how much this changes your life going forward, mate.

Stay safe out there, Toby. 👊

And yes... the footie banter will definitely be missed in the car! ⚽😂

Huge congratulations mate — absolutely smashed it! 🥳🚗💨

05/09/2026

Great result lads!

HUGE SHOUT OUT 📣📣📣
to Callum for Passing His Driving Test Yesterday with less than a handful of DFs 👏🚗🎉🎉🎉

A great result with a lovely calm and confident drive 💪

One more box ticked off for you now moving forward, so I wish you the best of luck for the future.

Once you get back from your travels the search for a car is on so make sure that you get something safe and decent, not a cheap dinger that you keep going on about 😂

Hopefully see you out on the roads in a couple of months so take it steady, keep yourself safe and don’t forget to wave 👊

19/08/2026

🥳 TEST PASSED — 2ND ATTEMPT! 🥳

And this time, Cressie went and did it with just 1 driving fault! 👏

When we started this journey, we had a bit of a trio to contend with…

😬 Nervy
🧠 Overthinking EVERYTHING
😰 Stressed

Fast forward to today, and look what you’ve turned into…

💪 Confident
🧠 Thoughtful
🛡️ Safe

And THAT is what makes me proud.

The biggest achievement isn't just getting the licence — it's watching someone develop the confidence and judgement to actually deserve it.

Like all learners, you made lots of mistakes (teachable moments 🤣), learned from it, put the work in and came back stronger.

First time round didn't quite go to plan, but second time around, you kept your head, trusted your driving and got the job done. BOOM. 💥

Massive congratulations Cressie! You should be bloody proud of yourself. 👏

Now comes the scary bit…

I have to let you loose on the roads without me shouting “MIRROR!” from the passenger seat. 😂

Go enjoy that freedom — you’ve earned it! 🚗💨