Lee Moore - Professional Driving Instructor

22/09/2026

It’s Monday morning rush hour and Darcy Davis is due to start her first day at University. Before that, she’s just got the minor inconvenience of taking her driving test.

With just a couple of faults Darcy passes with ease, delivering a smooth, comfortable and confident drive down the A6, around Aston, into Shardlow and back down the A50 and A6 home.

We have had so many good times learning to drive and talking about life in general, I’m really going to miss her.

You’ve done very well, a first time pass and then on to bigger and better things. You’re going to make a superb teacher. Thank you so much for choosing me.

Another safe driver now loose on the mean streets of Ticknall and Melbourne.

16/09/2026

Tuesday lunchtime was the time Bethany Peace Atkinson to pass her test with flying colours.

Beth wasn’t over excited about her route so chose to rearrange it, not that she gave her examiner a choice, but following the prescribed route isn’t an absolute. If a student finds themselves in a situation that requires it, they can take an alternative route, without permission, and no driving faults are added. It’s a safety test, not a geography test.

So, Beth went down the A6 and along the A50 to Chellaston, up through Shelton Locke and into Allenton. At spider island she found it more appropriate to go straight ahead and the examiner helped her to complete a route down Ascot Drive and London Road.

Smart thinking from Beth, I applauded her choices as they were the safest option at that moment.

Just one recorded fault. Brilliant!

Beth has had lots of help and encouragement from her Nana and her mum. They’ve been a huge help to her. Well done family.

She’s now back at university and will make a first class teacher without any doubt.

Excellent drive Beth, you’ve done yourself proud.

Another wonderful driver on the streets on Melbourne.

15/09/2026

Work available this weekend at the Arts Festival, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September.

Saturday 10-2pm
Sunday 10-2pm

Wandering the village selling the festival wrist bands.

You’ll work in pairs serving the general
Public with their wrist band, allowing them to access all of the festival locations. You’ll be handling cash which will be taken from you on a regular basis.

What skills do you need? Speak English and have a great time being nice to people!

I am in need of six people who can do one, the other or both days.

Pm me for further details or to simply get involved.

03/09/2026

Wednesday morning. James and I are doing our warm up before he goes to test. As part of the warm up we do our manoeuvres and having completed a reverse on the right side of the road. Then, an Audi backed off its drive straight into the side of our car!

So, I present to you James Mitchell, who on Wednesday was the victim of a traffic accident and then passed his test immediately after. To make it more remarkable, he even returned to the scene of the accident as part of his test!

Unbelievable!

James took his examiner down the A6 and Snakey Lane to Chellaston, up through Shelton Locke and Allenton before returning to the test centre at Alvaston.

Just incredible really. What resilience and strength of mind he showed. Well done James, I can’t heap enough praise upon you. What a day.

I’m glad to say that the other driver is ok and all was sorted without a fuss. I’ll need a couple of new doors 🙄.

Another safe driver on the hellish streets of Ticknall and Melbourne.

19/08/2026

The festival is coming again on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September.

I have vacancies for some paid employment on Thursday and Friday, 17th and 18th to help me set the festival up. You’ll be needed Sunday evening 20th from 5pm to pack away.

You don’t have to do all of it, you can come and join in with whatever hours you have spare.

It’s fun, lots of lifting, I’m in charge but as a team we all contribute and get the job done. All based in Melbourne for the duration.

PM me with what hours you can do. You will be paid!!

18/07/2026

Henry James is going to be having the best of weekends after passing his test in Derby.

Just one fault during his trip around Chaddesden, Sir Frank Whittle Way, Hilltop and Oakwood.

It must have been useful that his examiner, Dan, and Henry were able to spend much of their time together discussing the fate of the England football team.

Henry will go on to great things during his life and I’m very happy to have played a very small part in helping him on his way. He’s great fun to spend time with and now he can get on with his plans to travel around Australia.

Well done my man, you’re a great driver. Have a wonderful life and thank you so very much for choosing me.

Another safe driver on the streets of Melbourne (at least for the next few months)

03/07/2026

Monday was so bitter sweet that I’ve been delaying making this post all week.

Let’s get the bit out of the way that has bothered me. I had two students take their test on Monday. One was not successful. It happens but they were within touching distance of the test centre, coming back, when it happened. Gutted for them.

On the other hand…

Isabella Rowe was a success, passed her test with a drive around Spondon and Oakwood in the early morning rush hour.

At least Isabella can now ferry her friends to school in her exceptionally cool Mini! (Get the roof down!)

I’m immensely proud of both of them. Just getting to the test centre can be really overwhelming and words can’t reassure you enough.

I’m so happy for Bella, she got what she’s had to work very hard for. Super star!

Well done Bella 🤗

Another safe driver on the mean streets of Melbourne.

15/06/2026

My lovely student Isla Brown became my youngest student ever to pass a test today.

Using her own car, Isla took her examiner, Dan, for a trip around Oakwood and Breadsall.

Despite still being only 16 years old, Isla has a condition which qualifies her to learn to drive a year early. Being mobile is critical to her well being. She has passed first time with just a couple of faults.

Adulting is hard. Learning to drive is what I see as the first steps into adulting. Isla has done it just after finishing her GCSE’s.

She’s an incredible person, funny, creative, smart and has done a truly fantastic job of laughing at my dad jokes in the appropriate places.

Thank you for choosing me, you’ve made me a very happy instructor every lesson we’ve spent together. Well done, you’re simply a marvel. Gonna miss ya!

A great, caring and conscientious driver. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Isla Brown.

09/06/2026

My gorgeous wife, Kate, has a wonderful family whom I’m very close to and love them all very dearly. They’ve all been very kind and welcoming to me over many years.

I feel very privileged to be trusted enough to teach the great Alfie Wileman to drive, Kate’s cousin.

Alfie passed his test today around Aston (not very near Trent) Shardlow (on Trent but doesn’t brag about it) Boulton Moor and Alvaston.

Alfie has been a superstar to teach, we’ve had a lot of fun. Now he is free to get himself to work at Rolls Royce and to rugby in Melbourne. Thanks pal, I’m right proud of you.

Top job Alfie, another safe driver making his way around the mean streets of Melbourne.

03/06/2026

Update on finding a driving test -

The DVSA have a campaign website called Ready to Pass

https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk

There are details on this site about how to book and manage your test.

Within the documentation are warnings about the illegal use of a third party to book or swop your test.

There is also a warning that the use of apps or bots to find a cancellation, it is against their terms and conditions and may result in you being sanctioned.

My advice is that you shouldn’t use them and risk having your test cancelled and your account sanctioned.

I can help find a swap but the administration of it must be done by the student.

Get ready to your driving test, find out why people fail, practise ‘show me, tell me’ questions and learn how to manage driving test nerves.