16/09/2026
๐ ZERO DRIVING FAULTS!! Massive congratulations Reece! ๐๐
What a result today at Norwich Test Centre. A fantastic pass with ZERO driving faults!
It's been a long road to get here and I've got massive respect for your resilience and the way you've approached learning.
We started over a year ago, taking things slowly with a lesson every other week because that suited you and the way you learned best. As your confidence grew, we gradually increased the lessons and kept every session targeted around what you needed.
We've definitely had a few moments along the way ๐
I'll never forget the day you emerged onto a road in front of a bus that was turning left, then stopped and panicked because you were scared of buses ๐
I think the question still has to be, if buses scare you, why pull out in front of one and then stop? ๐คฃ
But actually that day says quite a lot about you. You got overwhelmed, we pulled over, had a few minutes to reset and then you got straight back in the car and carried on with the lesson.
Then today I think your overthinking might have actually helped you!
Five minutes into your test you'd already decided you'd failed. You'd taken something tiny, turned it into a serious fault in your head and thought the test was over.
So you relaxed and just drove.
Turns out the "fault" you'd given yourself wasn't even a fault ๐คฃ
Even better, the examiner commented afterwards that your drive was smooth, controlled and well planned.
You even had a police car approaching quickly on blue lights from the front in a tight, busy space. The sort of thing that could easily have caused the old overthinking to kick in, but you dealt with it calmly and safely and carried on.
That probably shows just how far you've come.
We've laughed a lot over the last year, but you've also worked really hard and learned how to slow things down and deal with it when things start to feel overwhelming.
Now you won't have to get up quite so early for those college trips to Great Yarmouth, although I'm sure Mum already has a few errands lined up for you ๐
It always makes me laugh. 17 year olds are desperate to pass their test so they can have some independence. Parents are desperate for them to pass so they've finally got someone to pick them up from the pub ๐คฃ
Look after yourself mate. Remember to slow things down if you start getting overwhelmed, trust what you've learned and make sure you give me a wave when you drive past ๐
Happy motoring Reece. You absolutely smashed it today. ZERO faults! ๐๐
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