04/06/2026
π Massive congratulations to Charlotte Houghton!
Passing her driving test in Preston with only 2 minor driving faults. What a result.
This one deserves more than the usual βwell done, safe drivingβ post. Charlotteβs journey was not a quick lap around the block. It was long, challenging, and at times made me quietly check whether my life insurance was still valid.
Charlotte started from a very low level, with her confidence pretty much in ruins. But what she did have was willpower, determination, and a final goal in mind.
Lesson by lesson, she worked her way through. Small goals. Small wins. One step closer to independence every time.
And that is the real lesson here: when the big goal feels miles away, donβt stare at the mountain. Focus on the next step. Celebrate it. Let it carry you through the hard days.
Now, Iβll be honestβ¦ Charlotte kept me on my toes for quite a while. Between the countless attempted driving assassinations, she also kept trying to kill me with kindness.
Over our not-particularly-short learning journey β which sometimes felt more like a theme park full of thrill rides β we somehow reached the point where even I forgot which way was left and right.
But then something brilliant happened.
The same Charlotte who once made my nerves twitch at the sight of a junction became someone I would now trust in busy, multi-lane traffic. Iβd probably be more nervous at that roundabout in Southport β yes, the one with the horses β than sitting next to Charlotte at a busy junction the day before Christmas.
Charlotte was somehow immune to several well-tested teaching techniques, which forced me to think way outside the box. I learned a lot through training her, and that is probably why Iβm so proud of her today.
Charlotte, you didnβt just pass a test. You rebuilt your confidence, earned your independence, and became a fully competent, safe driver.
Special mention to Dave, Charlotteβs boss, who gave up his own time to help her gain invaluable road experience. Dave, you were my wingman β sharing the smiles and, occasionally, the pain. Thank you.
Well done, Charlotte.
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