Buzzin Academy for Learners

02/10/2026

Huge congratulations to Natalie from Failsworth who passed first time today. Awesome drive, well done 👏👏 your life is about to change forever. Enjoy your weekend celebrating, you so deserve it. I will miss our lessons and you've been an absolute pleasure to teach. Stay safe on the roads and I'm sure I'll see you out and about around Failsworth soon. Take care 😊

26/09/2026

Would you know what to do in the event of a collision? Hopefully it will never happen but if it does......

22/09/2026

Curious about what happens during a driving test? 🤔

Here's what to expect on test day:

👀 An eyesight check
You'll need to read a number plate from 20 metres away, or 20.5 metres if it's an old-style plate.

💭 ‘Show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions
You'll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions. The ‘tell me’ question is asked before you start driving, and the ‘show me’ question is carried out while you're on the move.

✅ General driving ability
You'll drive on a variety of roads, but not on motorways. You'll also have 20–35 minutes of independent driving, following either a sat nav, traffic signs, or both.

🚗 Reversing your vehicle
You'll be asked to complete one of the following:
• Parallel park
• Reverse into a parking bay
• Pull up on the right and reverse for 2 car lengths

Your examiner will tell you which manoeuvre you'll be doing.

Knowing what's coming can make test day feel a lot less daunting. 😊

Familiarise yourself with the test:
https://ow.ly/p52350ZP1l7

21/09/2026

What do you think to yourself when you're behind a learner driver? 🤔

"Oh come on, the lights are green! 🚦 Move! Go! Come on, I'm in a rush! I'm late for work, dropping the kids off, picking them up from school..."

If you're late, that's not the learner's fault — that's yours! 😂

As instructors, we work really hard with our students to build their confidence. Many learners suffer from anxiety or are neurodiverse, and for some, it's a massive achievement just to sit in the driver's seat, let alone take control of this huge chunk of metal and drive it on a road.

The behaviour of other drivers behind them — tailgating, being impatient at lights and junctions, dangerously overtaking or making them feel pressured — can completely undo all that hard work. 😔

So please guys, when you see a learner, be kind and give them the space they need. 👍

Stay back and let them build their confidence without your car practically kissing their bumper! 💋 It's not going to make us go any faster!

Put yourself back in the position they are in now. How did you feel when you were learning to drive? Nervous? Overwhelmed? Panicking?

After all, nobody is born knowing how to drive a car 🚗 but people seem to have very short memories!

And if you're behind us on a 20mph road and we're doing the speed limit, we're doing exactly what we're supposed to do. It's 20 for a reason!

No amount of driving up close behind us is going to make us go any faster, so stick behind us. We might just save you a fine and some points on your licence! You can thank us later. 🙏😂

So come on guys, chill out, slow down and give learners a chance.

Everyone is literally dying to get to where they want to be, but a few seconds extra might just save someone's life. 🚑

Be patient. Be considerate. Give learners the space they need to learn. ❤️

13/09/2026

Afternoon everyone 😊

A petition has been started calling for an increase in driving examiner salaries and incentives to encourage more people to apply for the role, with the aim of helping bring down the current driving test waiting times.

The current salary simply isn’t adequate for the responsibility and risks examiners take every day, and unfortunately, many are leaving the profession.

More examiners = more tests available = shorter waiting times.

At the moment, so many learners are effectively putting their lives on hold while waiting for a driving test. This can mean missed job opportunities, extra costs from continuing lessons and private practice when they are already test-ready, and the inconvenience and expense of relying on public transport when being able to drive would make life so much easier.

Please, if you've got a couple of minutes, sign the petition. Every single signature will help show just how important this issue is to learners, instructors and the wider community.

Thank you 😊

Sign the petition here

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/779367?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUTkddjbGNrBRORy3Bkb2YFZmRpZBZQ5W4kifXlZi1er_mQngXy4j5gksLlZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHjPBm9szdOiYFxj1ryxyRP_jenc27JklGvnhzAbt3Yg2JHSNX-_9JmuOgjHG_aem_gB4NJ72qF15-OvgtrDYq_g&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv0

The wait time for learner drivers to get a driving test is unacceptable, we need more examiners, reward them accordingly and incentivise them to do more tests.

06/09/2026

🛑 Do you know the difference between these two junctions?

They might look similar, but there’s an important difference that every learner driver needs to know! 👇

🛑 STOP junction

At a STOP sign, you MUST come to a complete stop at the STOP line — even if you can see that the road is completely clear.

🚗 Stop the car fully, applying the handbrake will stop you creeping forward and ensure you are completely stopped, make your observations, and only proceed when it is safe to do so.

Simply slowing down and rolling over the line isn't stopping and could result in a failed driving test!

It's a STOP junction for a reason! 🛑

⬜ GIVE WAY junction
At a Give Way junction, you'll usually see the broken white lines across the road.

You don't necessarily have to stop if you can clearly see that the road is safe and the way is clear. However, you must approach with caution, make effective observations and be prepared to stop if necessary.

👀 And this is where things can catch learners out…
The number 1 reason for failing a driving test is not making effective observations at junctions.

Don't just look once and assume it's safe. Look properly, keep checking and expect the unexpected! 👀

👉 STOP means STOP.
👉 GIVE WAY means be prepared to stop if necessary.

Knowing the difference could make all the difference on your driving test! 🚗💨

06/09/2026

For anyone looking to book their driving test, the dvsa posted on their Instagram the dates that will be released tomorrow morning, 7th Sept, at 6am for 24 weeks ahead.

https://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test

Suggest that you log onto the dvsa test booking system EARLY to be in the queue, unfortunately, there will be thousands of others all trying to do the same, seriously, it's easier to get concert tickets 😳 but persevere and keep trying. There will be cancellations on the system also so keep checking throughout the week to see if you can snap anything up.

Good luck 🤞

06/09/2026

Afternoon everyone 😊

Apologies if you have messaged over messenger and had no response. Unfortunately, the messages don't always generate a notification which is such a pain so please, if you don't receive a response within a few hours, send another and hopefully it will push through. We do try to check as often as we can but sadly it's not the best message system 😔

Thank you

Buzzin' 🐝

24/08/2026

04/06/2026

The BIGGEST CONGRATULATIONS to Kane from Failsworth who passed today! Your hard work, dedication and determination has paid off. You were an absolute pleasure to teach and will miss you. The world is now your oyster and the opportunities available to you are endless. Stay safe on those roads and I'm sure I'll see you around driving in your car 🚗