Dave Bethwaite - Driving Instructor

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! 🚗💨

18/08/2026

Great result you guys!

Huge Congratulations to C on passing his driving test today FIRST TIME with only 3 faults!!!🎉🎉
A great drive today and I am so unbelievably proud of you😄
We’ve worked hard & fast to get you to the end goal. Days off work, focus, determination and commitment have all paid off.
We’ve had a blast - strong banter & laughter throughout and I will genuinely miss our sessions….. but I’m sure you won’t miss my nagging!!🙄🤣
I’m glad that you didn’t miss ANY mirror checks out on the road today … you were obviously listening!!
I know this will make your life a whole lot easier now you have your new found independence 👍
Now car shopping!!

Well done and good luck for the future

Enjoy your freedom and independence.
Drive safe 🚗

18/08/2026

Great result lads!

HUGE SHOUT OUT 📣📣📣
to Henry for Passing His Driving Test on Monday 🎉🎉🎉💪

A great start to the week with just a few DFs but a very solid and composed drive 👏🚗

It’s been a pleasure mate and the banter will be missed on lessons but now that you have your freedom look after it 👍
I know this means a lot to you and you have worked hard to get ready for test so enjoy it but stay safe.

I’ll keep an eye out for you on the roads so don’t forget to wave and I’ll see you soon 👋

18/08/2026

🚗💨 CHLOE HAS DONE IT! 🎉

What a BELTER of a drive today! Chloe has passed her driving test on her 3rd attempt, with just 3 minor faults recorded. 🥳👏

After having her older sister in the car a couple of years ago, Mum came back for daughter number 2 — and Chloe has been an absolute pleasure to teach from day one.

A really conscientious, switched-on and focused learner, always happy to ask questions and properly understand the why behind what she's doing rather than just blindly following instructions.

And today, it all came together. 💪

I know just how much this meant to you, and I also know what a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders now you've got that pass in the bag.

I'm feeling super proud again this morning having coached you to a strong win. 🏆

Massive congratulations, Chloe! You've earned it.

Now go enjoy that freedom… and stay safe out there! ❤️🚗

12/08/2026

🚗💨 NOAH PASSED FIRST TIME! 🎉

What a journey this one has been!

Noah’s very first driving lesson was organised by his mum as a complete surprise for his birthday 🎁 — so you could say he didn’t exactly get much say in the matter! 😂

He started out as a really quiet, shy and nervous lad, but watching the transformation over the past 7 months has been brilliant.

From those early lessons where confidence was definitely something we were working on, to the driver sitting beside me today… you've grown massively, Noah. You've become a calm, capable and conscientious driver, and I couldn't be happier for you.

And then today you went and passed first time with just 4 driving faults! 👏🔥

We've had some cracking banter in the car over the past seven months, plenty of laughs, and I'm genuinely going to miss our weekly drives.

But that's the whole point, isn't it? Helping you build the skills and confidence to eventually not need me sat next to you.

And now you've got the freedom and independence to get out there and enjoy driving on your own. 🚘

Congratulations Noah — thoroughly deserved! 👏

Stay safe out there, enjoy the freedom… and DON'T FORGET TO WAVE! 👋😂

11/08/2026

🚗💨 SOPHIE HAS ONLY GONE AND DONE IT! 🎉

A massive CONGRATULATIONS to Sophie, who passed her driving test today, first time with 1 driving fault recorded! 🥳👏

Sophie came to me with a little driving already under her belt, but wanted to progress further and, more importantly, learn at a pace that suited her rather than spending approximately 74 years getting there. 😂

Well… she absolutely smashed it.

She passed with under 30 hours of tuition with me, backed up brilliantly by getting plenty of driving in with Dad between lessons. That continuous practice and willingness to keep improving has made a huge difference — and she's really put the work in. 👏

And then there's Sophie herself…

Always full of smiles, positivity and plenty of banter. 😎

Although… the last lesson was a slight exception to this rule. 😂

But we don't speak about that now.

We move on.

Today was about keeping calm, doing what she's been taught and showing the examiner exactly what she's capable of — and she did just that. 💪

Your calm nature, super positivity and weekly dose of banter are definitely going to be missed!

But most importantly, I'm incredibly proud of you. ❤️

You've now got something pretty special…

FREEDOM. 🚗💨

And just to top the week off, we've now got to wait for those exam results too! 🤞📚

What a week you're having!

Well done Soph — enjoy every minute of it. You've earned it! 👏🎉

08/08/2026

Well… I certainly wasn’t expecting THIS today! 😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

A massive THANK YOU to Dontay for this absolutely incredible signed Kenny Dalglish Scotland shirt! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ⚽️

After everything we went through on the journey to getting that driving test pass, I honestly didn’t expect anything other than a handshake and a “cheers Dave”! 😂

Dontay came to me via a friend of his who had learned to drive with me already, we got through the syllabus and had a few attempts at that test which really tested his patience, confidence and probably his blood pressure too! 🤣

But he stuck with it.

We kept working, kept building the confidence, kept dealing with those nerves and eventually he went in there and got the job done. 🥳🚗💨

So to now be presented with something this special as a thank you, genuinely means a lot.

I’m absolutely made up with it mate. Not just because it’s a signed Kenny Dalglish shirt… although let's be honest, that definitely helps! 😂

It’s the thought behind it that means the most.

Thank you Dontay. It was an absolute pleasure sticking with you until you got that pass — and seeing you finally overcome those nerves made me super proud.

Now I just need to work out where the hell I'm going to put this without the Mrs telling me it doesn't match the décor. 😂

All the best for the future mate — go enjoy that freedom! 🚗💨👏

31/07/2026

Out there smashing it team, great result 👊🏻💪🏻💥

Congratulations to Rylan Hodges on passing his driving test yesterday morning with only 1 fault !!!🎉🎉
An almost perfect drive and I am so proud of you😄
You definitely brought your ‘A-Game’ and got that all important pass.. made the early morning was more than worth it! You’ve worked hard to perfect your skills and I’m pleased that you no longer drive on the road the way you do on your Rig!😳🤣
Things are looking good for you, a new house, a new job and now a fully licenced driver! Amazing!!
Dad better hurry up and get himself a new car now as you’ll be stealing his wheels!
Well done and good luck for the future

Enjoy your freedom and independence.
Drive safe 🚗

29/07/2026

Cracking result for the team again today 💪🏻💥

Congratulations to Charlie passing 1st time today! Great mid week result! Didn’t have any doubts and you smashed it. Proof that hard work and practice really does pay off. Always showed up and put in 100% effort. Drive safe and look forward to seeing you driving around in your little car! 🎉🥳🚗🥳🎉

29/07/2026

🚗🏆 Some people scrape through... Elisha clearly didn't get that memo! 🏆🚗

Huge congratulations to Elisha on passing her driving test today with the one result every learner secretly wants but hardly anyone gets...

ZERO driving faults! 💯👏

When Elisha first turned up, she'd never driven a car before. The nerves were doing overtime, and I think she was convinced I was there purely to ruin her day. 😅

Fast forward to today, and she's turned into one of the most conscientious, safety-conscious drivers I've had the pleasure of teaching. Calm, switched on, and clearly determined to make my job as easy as possible by not making any mistakes!

This pass is going to change everything. No more juggling lifts to the new job, no more relying on anyone else, and plenty of adventures ahead. That's what passing is really about.

She worked incredibly hard for this. Every lesson she turned up ready to learn, took feedback on board, and chipped away at it until she absolutely nailed it.

I'm genuinely proud of you, Elisha. You've earned every bit of this.

Now, a quick reminder... just because you've passed doesn't mean indicators are now optional, and despite what some drivers seem to believe, the speed limit isn't a target or a suggestion. Don't become one of those people. 😂

Go and enjoy your freedom—you've more than earned it. Safe driving! 🚗🎉