Excel Driving Academy

14/08/2025

ANOTHER PERFECT PASS 👏👏

ELLA BAYLISS PASSES FIRST TIME WITH 0 FAULTS!
Ella passed her driving test today, Thurs 14th Aug at her 1st Attempt with zero faults.

Congratulations Ella, what a fantastic pass! First time & with no faults, you can be very proud of yourself, very best wishes for the future, Clive
Instructor - Clive Lawson

12/08/2025

Another 1st Time Pass 👏👏
CONGRATS 🎉🎉 to RYAN SAYCE who passed his driving test today, Tues 12th Aug 2025 FIRST TIME with only 2 faults with our sister Academy on the Isle of Wight.

Congratulations Ryan, what a great result! It's been a pleasure to teach you, very best wishes for the future, Clive

Instructor - Clive Lawson

09/08/2025

1st Time Pass 🎉🎉
CONGRATS 👏👏 to Brad who passed his driving test today, Sat 9th Aug 2025 with ONLY 3 minors.
Well done Brad a super drive, well just the 3 minors 😁 enjoy the VW drive and be safe.
Instructor - Nick Mount

09/08/2025

1st Time Pass with Lara 👏👏
CONGRATS 🎉🎉 to Lara who passed her driving test, Fri 8th Aug 2025 at the 1st attempt with ONLY 2 minors.
Well done Lara a great drive, well deserved, enjoy your driving and be safe.
Instructor - Nick Mount

06/08/2025

BREAKING NEWS

Starting August, 2025, the UK government is implementing a major change to driving license renewals for individuals aged 70 and above.
This update is one of the most significant alterations to the driving rules for seniors in decades and is being introduced to enhance road safety while ensuring medically fit drivers remain on the roads.

The new UK Driving License Rule for Seniors mandates a medical assessment before a license can be renewed, replacing the previous system that relied mostly on self-declarations.
With over 5.7 million drivers in the UK aged 70 or above, this policy shift will have a broad impact.

Why the Rule Change Is Happening
While older drivers are statistically safe, they face increased risks from age-related health issues like poor vision, slower reflexes, or cognitive decline.

03/08/2025

UK government considers mandatory breathalysers and black boxes in new cars amid rise in drink-drive deaths.

New cars in the UK could soon be required to include in-built breathalysers and black box-style recorders, as policymakers respond to the highest number of drink-drive deaths recorded in over a decade.

Government officials are reviewing the potential to introduce alcohol interlocks and Event Data Recorders (EDRs) into all newly manufactured vehicles, following reports that drink-drive fatalities rose by 7% between 2012 and 2022.
One of the most significant potential measures under review is the use of alcohol interlocks – breath-testing devices that prevent a vehicle from starting if the driver is over the legal limit. These are commonly used in other countries for repeat drink-driving offenders and are believed to reduce reoffending rates by up to 90%, according to government-commissioned research.

31/07/2025

CONGRATS 👏👏 to May, who passed her driving test today Thurs 31st July 2025 with ONLY 3 minors.
Well done May what a great drive, will make your travelling easier, so enjoy and be safe. Nick
Instructor - Nick Mount

30/07/2025

1st Time Pass with Becca 👏👏

Congratulations to Becca Williams for passing her practical driving test today, Weds 30th July 2025 at the first attempt with only 2 minor marks.
You might be camera shy Becca but you've worked so hard to get this result I hope you're very proud of yourself. I'll be keeping my eyes open for your purple Fiesta and I'm sure you won't miss those long soggy rides to work on the old motorbike! Well done.

Instructor - Nick Culshaw

14/07/2025

Automatic Driving Lessons with an immediate start in the areas of Devises, Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge, Chippenham & Melksham with our Grade A Driving Instructor with over a 75% 1st Time Pass rate and 17 years of experience.
We get the results you want.

We are a premier driving schools in the Melksham and Chippenham area, with high quality tuition and exceptional first time pass rates

10/07/2025

ALEX RINGER PASSES FIRST TIME with only 4 minors.
CONGRATS to Alex on passing his driving test today, Thurs 10th July 2025 at his 1st Attempt.

Congratulations Alex, great first time pass today! It was a pleasure teaching you, very best wishes for the future, Clive

Instructor - Clive Lawson

30/06/2025

1st Time Pass - Zero minors. You can’t get better than that!!
A massive CONGRATULATIONS 👏👏 to Ember Sunnucks on passing her driving test today, Mon 30th June 2025 at her 1st Attempt with ZERO driving faults. What a result!!!
Well Done Ember, you aced the test and I’m very proud of how well you drove even though I could see the nerves today. Oh, and you beat your brother in minors.
Best wishes for the future, Paul
Instructor - Paul Cole

15/06/2025

As we see more and more parents teaching their kids, family members to learn to drive, we ask the question?
Is it legal for the full licence holder who is supervising their learner to make a call, text or use their mobile phone whilst on a lesson?