Drive with Jan

10/05/2026

All current learners/ new starters important message re driving test bookings ( please share with parents)

As most of you are hopefully now aware the system of booking driving tests is changing from Tuesday and no driving instructor in the country will be able to book or change a driving test date - you will all have to do it yourselves

IMHO its a very sad day and bad decision which may have a negative impact on road safety but our voices have not been heard so we must accept the changes.

Just for information there are currently no tests available to book anywhere in South Wales until mid october ( a new week is dropped on every Monday morning at 0600 so in 4 weeks time it will be earliest dates of mid november)

This means it is more important than ever to target a realistic date as if you are not safe and ready I will have no option but to advise you to change your test date

Things are about to become extremely challenging but I will continue to help and advise as much as possible but in essence

Pass your theory today - earliest test date mid october / fail your driving test today earliest retest likely to be same date of mid october

Cancellations may become available but they are extremely rare

You have been warned and sadly its not the best of news but it is the same for every learner throughout the country

Please beware of any websites offering to secure earlier tests as they are not official and equivalent of ticket touts profiteering from supply / demand

Only ever use official gov driving test booking site https://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test

Good luck 👍

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23/04/2026

Oliver Donoghue, you only went and did it! Massive congratulations mate! 🚗🥰🥳
Oli, you held those nerves - well done! Will miss our lessons. Not sure if I'll miss our discussions about Chelsea FC though! 🤣 Drive safe and see you soon for a motorway and city driving lesson. 🚗🥰

21/04/2026

Ellie Walsh superstar! First attempt with just one teeny fault. That's the way to do it. Congratulations! 🥳🚗
Lovely working with you Ellie to get this result today. Great back up with the amazing driving school of mum and dad. Team work, but it was all on you today Ellie. So pleased for you. 🥰🚗🥳💥

09/04/2026

Rhys Daykin - BOOM. First attempt, low number of faults too. Drive safe and enjoy your independence. 🚗🥳
Great working with you Rhys. Natural driver from day 1. Most of what you said about cars and gaming went straight over my head, but hey ho! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣 Thanks also to mum for all the extra practice and also for the beautiful flowers. 🌺 🌹

02/04/2026

Andy Green! Fantastic result! That's the way to do it. Massive congratulations. 🚗🥰🥳
It was great working with you Andy. A natural and safe driving after hours and hours of private practice. Natalie Roberts so proud. And looking forward to enjoying more great meals at The Hall Inn knowing who is doing the great work behind the scenes. 🥰

25/03/2026

Massive congratulations to Gabby Jones, passing her test, first attempt, today in Abergavenny. Fantastic result Gabby, with just 2 faults.
I loved working with you Gabby. A natural driver from lesson one. Drive safe. 🥰

23/03/2026

Congratulations to Arran Cobb-McCafferty on his first time pass today in Monmouth. We won't mention the number of faults, because it wasn't your finest drive! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣
Been great working with you Arran, but I've definitely got a load more grey hairs after our lessons. Please drive safe. 🚗

17/03/2026

03/03/2026

Fantastic test pass for Charlie Edgell this afternoon in Abergavenny. A perfect drive, then picked up just one fault for adjusting his reverse bay park back at the test centre. Congratulations Charlie.
I worked with Charlie's 3 cousins when they were learning to drive. He couldn't get a test near to where he lives, so committed to travelling to Abergavenny to get some lessons around the local area in preparation for his test. If you are going to take a test in an unfamiliar area, do it like Charlie did. Pleasure to help you out. Drive safe. 🚗🥰

17/02/2026

Huge congratulations to Lilah Smith who went off to Abergavenny test centre yesterday in her own car while I was away. She passed her test and now has her independence. Great working with you Lilah, even if all I did was a few bits and pieces to make sure you were test ready. 🚗🥰 Enjoy your independence Lilah. 🥳🥰🚗

03/02/2026

Anwen Clewer straight in - one teeny fault - job done, no messing! Just over 3 months after turning 17. Massive congratulations. 🥰🥳🚗
So proud of you today Anwen. You've worked really hard for this. Fully focused on improving every lesson and masses of great quality private practice with the driving school of mum and dad. A great example of team work. But you had to go solo today and you smashed it. Drive safe and give me a wave. 🥰🚗🥳🥰