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Pro Drive Borders I cover the Lauder, Stow, Earlston, Melrose and Galashiels areas.

Pro Drive Borders (David Robertson) offer friendly, patient driving tuition, refresher lessons and motorway / city bypass lessons with an approved grade A driving instructor (ADI).

08/10/2026

🚗 Looking to start driving when you turn 17?

With driving test waiting times currently around 24 weeks, preparing early can make a big difference.

✅ Apply for your provisional licence early
You can apply for your provisional driving licence from 15 years and 9 months.

📚 Once in possession of your provisional licence you can book your theory for any date after you turn 17, including your birthday! Use the time beforehand to familiarise yourself with the Highway Code, road signs and theory test questions so you're ready to go. This will also help you understand road signs etc when you start driving.

📝 Pass your theory test and look to book your practical test. You cannot book your practical driving test until you've passed your theory test.

Practical driving tests are released at 6am on Mondays, up to 24 weeks in advance. With demand currently very high, many appointments can be taken within the first hour. Current test dates are unfortunately well into April 2027.

⚠️ Important: practical driving tests must be booked by the pupil themselves.

So, if you're planning to start driving at 17, don't leave everything until your 17th birthday. Getting your provisional licence sorted early and preparing for your theory can put you in the best possible position.

🚘 A little preparation now could save you weeks of waiting later.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence

Many congratulations to Ella on an excellent first time pass at Galashiels today.Ella decided she wanted to learn to dri...
30/09/2026

Many congratulations to Ella on an excellent first time pass at Galashiels today.

Ella decided she wanted to learn to drive and completed her theory test before even starting her lessons. She chose the automatic route and absolutely excelled.

She was very dedicated throughout her lessons and always worked hard, keen to learn and enjoy the whole driving process. No hill starts, no stalls.... what’s not to enjoy!

Despite the dreadful weather today, she produced an excellent drive and thoroughly deserved her pass.

A big well done to her partner, Julian, for putting in the extra practice over the past month. A great help and much appreciated.

It’s been a busy week for tests and Ella rounded off the hat trick in style. Rhona the Kona’s second pass of the week.

Enjoy the freedom that your licence gives you, Ella. I look forward to seeing you out on the road.

I’m absolutely delighted for you. Well done again.

Many congratulations to Aaron on an excellent first time pass at Galashiels today.An almost perfect drive, well done.Aar...
29/09/2026

Many congratulations to Aaron on an excellent first time pass at Galashiels today.

An almost perfect drive, well done.

Aaron has worked hard for this pass and has patiently waited for his test date to come around. He has used the extra time really well, and Mum and Dad have been a huge help with all the extra practice. A great team effort.

The freedom of the roads is now yours, Aaron, so enjoy it, it was thoroughly deserved.

Good luck for the rest of the rugby season, although I can't say I'll be sending the same good wishes to your football team!

All the best, and well done again. I’m absolutely delighted for you.

Many congratulations to Ben on an excellent first time pass at Galashiels this morning.Ben had lessons several years ago...
28/09/2026

Many congratulations to Ben on an excellent first time pass at Galashiels this morning.

Ben had lessons several years ago but never quite managed to get round to sitting his test. He returned this year, with his theory already completed, determined to finally get his licence and today he did it. We can't say you rushed the process as you were almost at the stage of having to renew your provisional licence🤣.

I’ve known Ben for a long time and many years ago, he approached me about helping out with coaching at Lauder Football Club. After his first session, it was clear he had a huge talent for coaching and he took over coaching the 2007 players pretty much straight away.

He spent countless hours fully committed to helping each player improve and was fantastic at it. It’s great to see that this was such a good stepping stone for him, and he is now excelling as a coach working with the youngsters at Dunfermline FC.

Well done to Dad as well for all the extra practice over the last few weeks. Your years as chauffeur are over. Payback time awaits!

Enjoy the car shopping, Ben, and it’s been an absolute pleasure helping you achieve this.

I’m absolutely delighted for you.

Well done.🚗👏

Many congratulations to Magnus on a fabulous first time, zero fault drive at Galashiels today.A brilliant achievement an...
24/09/2026

Many congratulations to Magnus on a fabulous first time, zero fault drive at Galashiels today.

A brilliant achievement and thoroughly deserved. Magnus follows in the footsteps of his big sister Ava, who also had an excellent first time pass a couple of years ago.

Magnus has had to wait longer than we would have liked for his test due to the current test situation, but all that extra practice certainly paid off today.

A dedicated pupil who worked hard throughout his lessons and thoroughly deserved this excellent pass.

Another one of the Melrose rugby players through. They certainly make good drivers, these lads. 💪🏉

A huge well done to Mum for all the extra practice at home. I believe Dad may have helped out a small bit as well, just so he could join in the glory! 🤣 A great family effort.

Magnus has covered a lot during his lessons, including the City Bypass and M8 motorway, as well as sharing the drive with another pupil and friend. This gave him some great post test experience of carrying passengers and understanding the increased responsibility and risk that comes with it.

Magnus is also the only pupil ever to beat me at the spot the pheasant game on the back road from Lauder to Gala. However, I won't mention who won 2–0 today on that same road.....

A big thanks to Bryan from TWB Driver Training for carrying out a mock test with Magnus last week. It was a huge help in getting him fully prepared for today.

Well done Magnus, enjoy the freedom and good luck for the rest of the rugby season.

I am absolutely delighted for you.

I look forward to seeing you on the roads.

Many congratulations to Chloe on an excellent pass at Galashiels today.An almost perfect drive as well🌟.A brilliant pupi...
15/09/2026

Many congratulations to Chloe on an excellent pass at Galashiels today.

An almost perfect drive as well🌟.

A brilliant pupil who always wanted to learn and worked hard every lesson.

A big thank you to Dad for all the extra practice and to Mum and Mike for the support along the way.

Chloe is lucky to have a pack of 3 dog brothers, Bruce, Glen and Hamish. These chancers told me they dont get fed so I had to being them treats every lesson🤣🐕🐕🐕.

Congratulations again on a fantastic result and all the very best for the future. I am absolutely delighted for you and it was so well deserved.

Many congratulations to Harris on an excellent first time pass at Galashiels today.Harris has been a great pupil and a r...
04/09/2026

Many congratulations to Harris on an excellent first time pass at Galashiels today.

Harris has been a great pupil and a real pleasure to teach. He’s worked hard throughout his lessons and quickly picked things up. A real master with his manoeuvres as well.

An excellent rugby player who loves outdoor adventures, having his licence is going to make life a whole lot easier ( not to mention Mum and Dad's!).

Next year Harris is heading off to pilot school, so there are certainly some exciting times ahead. We’ll hopefully see him flying the skies before too long.

A big thank you as well to Mum and Dad for all the private practice and support along the way. It makes such a difference and has definitely helped Harris get to this point.

It’s been a pleasure teaching you, Harris.

Congratulations again on a fantastic result and all the very best for the future. I am absolutely delighted for you.

Stay safe, enjoy the adventures and keep aiming high. 🚗🏉✈️

Many congratulations to Callie on an excellent first time pass at Galashiels today.Callie was learning in her own car, w...
03/09/2026

Many congratulations to Callie on an excellent first time pass at Galashiels today.

Callie was learning in her own car, with her lessons supplemented by plenty of additional practice with Mum and Dad. As I’m away just now, they took her along to the test today and I waited on tender hooks by the phone. A great family team effort 👌.

Callie had been waiting patiently for her test for a while, and on her recent lessons we made sure she was fully prepared for life on the road. We covered the city bypass, Sheriffhall and driving in unfamiliar towns, following road signs and using the sat nav all really important skills for driving independently.

Absolutely brilliant news and so well deserved.

Well done Callie, I’m absolutely delighted for you.

Many congratulations to Kohen for a fantastic first time pass at Galashiels today.I’ve known Kohen for a long time, so I...
18/08/2026

Many congratulations to Kohen for a fantastic first time pass at Galashiels today.

I’ve known Kohen for a long time, so I’m absolutely delighted to see him achieve this. It’s been brilliant watching his progress and seeing all the hard work finally pay off. Following in his brother's footsteps with a high quality first time pass.

A big thank you to Mum and Dad too for all the extra practice between lessons in the Mini. That additional time behind the wheel makes such a difference and has certainly helped Kohen build his confidence and experience.

He can now take himself to rugby training and more importantly act as parents taxi 🤣.

I am absolutely delighted for him.

Well done.

17/08/2026

Great day of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) from Kenny at Class One Driver Training - ADI Trainer in Edinburgh today alongside my good friend and fellow instructor Davie from DGC Driving School in Livingston.

It’s always great to catch up with Kenny and Davie to pick up tips and advice.

A big thanks to Class One Driver Training for a really worthwhile and enjoyable days training.

I would highly recommend it for any instructor looking for CPD.

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