Drive With Kathryn

20/05/2026

Really useful information for any learners booking a practical driving test ir wishing to change it.

06/05/2026

Really helpful advice, which i regularly share with my learners. Good reading for experienced drivers too.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BKksL6CwX/

🚗 Wrong Turn on Your Test? Did I Just FAIL🫤❌

​We’ve all been there—the Sat Nav says "Right, 3rd Exit," but your nerves steer you straight ahead to the 2nd. 👀🙃 Your heart sinks... "Did I just fail?"

​The short answer: NO!

The examiner is testing your safety, not your sense of direction. A wrong turn is just a WEE detour, not a defeat. Here is how to turn a "wrong way" into a PASS:

​✅ Commit to the Mistake: If you’re in a "Left Only" lane, go left! It’s much safer to go the wrong way legally than to swerve across lanes to "fix" it.
✅ Signal Your Intentions: Always signal for where you are actually going, not where you were told to go.
✅ Follow the New Route: Stay calm; the examiner or Sat Nav will simply recalculate.
✅ Prioritize Safety: As long as you follow road markings and road signs, you won't get a serious fault.

​Silver lining: You might have just accidentally avoided that nightmare junction you hate! 👀

​What WILL Cause a Fail? (The Real Mistakes) 🙁

​It’s never the turn that fails you; it’s the reaction. You could get a serious fault for:

​❌ Panic-Swerving: Dangerous lane changes to try and force the "correct" direction.
❌ Sudden Braking: Slamming the brakes without checking mirrors. Your car’s "body language" says ahead, but you suddenly brake to turn left—that HGV behind you won't have time to react! 🚛🛑
❌ Illegal Maneuvers: Prohibited U-turns or stopping in the middle of a busy junction.
❌ Incorrect Signaling and Positioning: Signaling right while physically turning left. It confuses other drivers and creates a major risk.
❌ Ignoring Instructions: There’s a big difference between a mistake and repeatedly ignoring the examiner. Listen closely!

​Pro Tip: Keep it safe, keep it legal, and commit to that wrong direction!

You've got this! 🏆

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05/05/2026

12th May...an important date for all learners. Information on the link below will guide you through swapping a test with another learner.
I will no longer be able to do that for you, although will offer to help you by finding another learner to swap with, if needed and its is agreed with both learners.
In my opinion it's going to be harder to swap and move tests for a while, until we get used to the new system.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/swapping-your-driving-test-with-another-learner-driver?fbclid=IwdGRjcARnSsJjbGNrBGdKemV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtPyHa3BPLP3udvUhpMouMONepj7Sitg-bLDkY7RSO9uID9k4rH6ZLJa2AZB_aem_Rg_Uruifw_NiBs3-VWH2uw

You may be able to swap your car driving test with another learner driver by phone if you both already have a test booked and want each other's test slot.

28/04/2026

Fabulous 1st time pass today for Tom. Huge congratulations on a great drive,with just 3 faults. Only 31 hours in the car with me. Thanks to mum & dad for supporting your driving by taking you out on the roads.

9th pass out of 10 tests taken so far in 2026.

21/04/2026

Delighted to share a lovely pass for James this afternoon. Only 3 driving faults. I hope this helps you make plans for your choices of career.

8th pass in 2026.

24/03/2026

Wishing to remain anonymous, but you know who you are.

Lovely compliments for my learner, from the examiner, who passed 1st time today, with just 2 driving faults.

Congratulations on a brilliant pass. 🚗

24/03/2026

Lovely compliments for my learner, from the examiner, who passed 1st time today, with just 2 driving faults.

Congratulations on a brilliant pass. 🚗

23/03/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DVwnzHKoR/

Do you have these dates in your diary? 📅

The rules for booking and managing car driving tests are changing.

If you've got a test booked, or you're planning to book one soon, here are the key dates you need to know:

✅ 31 March 2026 – only 2 changes can be made to a booking
✅ 12 May 2026 – only learners are allowed to book a test and make changes
✅ 9 June 2026 – learners can move their booked test only to nearby centres

Find out more about these changes 👇
https://ow.ly/6uq950YvpjK

13/03/2026

Fabulous 1st time pass for Henry today, with just under 30 hours in the car with me, just 3 driving faults and really positive comments from the examiner.

Congratulations on a well deserved pass.

No criticising mum & dad's driving now!!
Thank you to them for all the support and extra driving.

Stay safe & enjoy your new freedom in your own car. 🚕 ( I know your car isn't a taxi, but the only yellow car emoji!)

03/03/2026

Outstanding 0 driving faults pass this afternoon for Daniel. Well deserved result after your hard work and only 29 hours in the car with me! Lovely compliments from the examiner too. Congratulations. Special thanks to mum & dad for their unwavering support and many miles covered with practise! 🚗🚗

My 60th test pass since becoming an instructor!!