Garry L Thomas / UP Driver Training

06/07/2026

👀 The best drivers don’t just react… they anticipate.

One of the biggest differences between an inexperienced driver and an experienced one isn’t necessarily how quickly they react, it’s how early they recognise that something might happen.

A child chasing a football ⚽️
A parked van hiding a pedestrian 🚶‍♂️
A car waiting at a junction 🚗
A cyclist looking over their shoulder 🚲

These aren’t hazards yet… but they are clues.
Experienced drivers are constantly asking themselves:

💭 “What if?”

That simple question gives you time. Time to ease off the accelerator. Time to adjust your position. Time to avoid needing a harsh brake or sudden swerve.

Here at UP Driver Training we're huge advocates of RoadCraft, in fact, with Jessica Brannelly taking some advanced driver training this week she knows more than most that new drivers often react quickly to obvious hazards but can be slower to deal with more complex situations because they haven’t yet built up the experience to recognise the warning signs.

The good news? Anticipation isn’t something you’re born with so it can be learned, practised and improved every time you drive.

The next time you’re behind the wheel, don’t just look at what’s happening.

Look at what could happen next.

That’s where safer driving begins 💚

05/07/2026

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04/07/2026

03/07/2026

St Helens needs an automatic driving instructor. 🚗

And we’d love to find the right person.

At Up Driver Training, we’re receiving regular enquiries from people looking for automatic driving lessons in St Helens; but right now, we don’t have enough automatic instructors to support them.

That’s why we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for developing safe, confident drivers.

Whether you’re an experienced ADI looking for a fresh start or an automatic instructor ready to join a supportive, coaching-led school, we’d love to hear from you.

With a growing reputation, a steady flow of enquiries and a genuine commitment to professional development, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of something that’s raising driving standards across the region.

🌱 Coaching-led approach
🚘 Automatic learners already waiting
🤝 Supportive team environment
📚 Ongoing professional development
📍 Build your diary in St Helens

We’re not looking for just any instructor.

We’re looking for someone who wants to make a real difference.

📩 If that sounds like you, send us a message for a confidential chat.

Up Driver Training
Elevating Driving Standards for Life.

30/06/2026

A huge congratulations go to Ellen! Passing her test today with a great result 🥳

Well done to you and instructor, Deb 🚘💚

28/06/2026

📣 A new chapter for Up Driver Training.

Over the last few days you’ve met the three people who’ll be leading Up Driver Training into its next chapter.

Emma has shared that exciting changes are on the way, and Garry and Jess have introduced themselves. Today, we thought we’d take a moment to explain what it’s all about.

Up Driver Training has always been built on a simple belief: learning to drive should be about much more than passing a test. It should be about developing the skills, confidence and judgement to drive safely for life.

That belief isn’t changing.

In fact, it’s becoming even stronger.

By bringing together three directors with different experiences and strengths, we’re creating a business that’s built for the future; one that supports learner drivers, full licence holders, instructors and businesses through high-quality, coaching-led driver development.

Together, we share the same vision:

🚗 To raise driving standards.

🌱 To keep learning and improving.

🤝 To support every learner as an individual.

📈 To build a driving school known for professionalism, quality and genuine care.

Over the coming months you’ll start to see new services, new opportunities, new instructors joining the team and a continued investment in making Up Driver Training the very best it can be.

To everyone who’s supported us so far; whether you’ve had lessons with us, recommended us to friends or simply followed our journey - thank you 🙏🏻 . Your support means the world to us.

We’re incredibly excited about what’s ahead, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Here’s to the next chapter. 💚

Emma • Garry • Jess

Up Driver Training
Elevating Driving Standards for Life.