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Driving Instructor Training, 194 London Road, Wootton (2026)

18/06/2026

Passed first time with Gary, really enjoyed the lessons made so much progress in a short space of time. He helped calm my nerves and was amazing and supportive week in week out. Highly recommend

15/06/2026

I had driving lessons with Driving Skills Academy in Northampton. They helped me feel calm and more confident on the road, and their local knowledge made a big difference. I would happily recommend Driving Skills Academy to anyone looking for driving lessons in Northampton. Best Driving School in the Area for sure!!!

12/06/2026

🚨 Important warning for learner drivers

The DVSA is taking stronger action against unofficial driving test bookings and those misusing the booking system.

So far, it has:

❌ Cancelled 450 driving tests
🔒 Suspended 4,034 online booking accounts
📱 Reported and removed 17 unofficial booking apps

Tests may be cancelled if they were booked or managed outside the official rules, including bookings linked to payment cards used for large numbers of different learners.

To protect your test and your personal information:

✅ Only use the official GOV.UK website
✅ Do not buy tests through social media
✅ Avoid unofficial booking apps and websites
✅ Never share your driving licence details with someone you do not trust
✅ Speak to your Driving Skills Academy instructor if you are unsure

From 12 May 2026, only the learner driver can book, change, swap or cancel their driving test online. This is designed to make the system fairer and help genuine learners access test appointments.

Your test could have taken months to secure. Do not risk losing it by using an unofficial seller.

Keep it legal. Keep your test.

Please share this with anyone currently learning to drive.

12/06/2026

🎉 A fantastic achievement for the Driving Skills Academy team! 🎉

Today, Adrian, Chris, Dan B, Dan N and Gary all successfully passed their Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work assessments and final test.

A special mention goes to Chris and Gary, who both achieved an outstanding 100% score on their final tests. 👏

A huge thank you to Barry Hunt from UK Training for delivering such an excellent, practical and engaging course. The training was informative, enjoyable and gave the team greater confidence to respond effectively in an emergency.

For our learners, this means you are being taught by instructors who are not only committed to helping you become safe, confident drivers, but who are also better prepared should an emergency happen during a lesson or out on the road.

Our instructors are also now even better placed to support learners with the newer first aid questions in the theory test, helping them understand the reasons behind the answers rather than simply memorising them.

For anyone considering becoming a driving instructor, this is another example of the training, support and professional development available through Driving Skills Academy.

If you want to join us for Driving Lessons or To Become a Driving Instructor please visit www.drivingskillsacademy.co.uk

Find out more about the course here:
https://www.theuktraining.co.uk/first-aid/emergency-first-aid/

Well done to everyone involved. Another valuable step towards raising professional standards across our driving school.

09/06/2026

I had driving lessons with Driving Skills Academy in Northampton with Chris. They helped me feel calm and more confident on the road, and their local knowledge made a big difference. I would happily recommend Driving Skills Academy to anyone looking for driving lessons in Northampton. I passed first time with only one minor. Thank you so much

08/06/2026

🚨 Important DVSA Driving Test Booking Change from tomorrow, 9 June 2026 🚨

From tomorrow, learner drivers will no longer be able to move their car driving test to any test centre they like.

Under the new DVSA rules, when changing your test, you can only:

✅ Stay at the same test centre
✅ Move to one of the 3 nearest test centres
✅ Move back to the test centre you first booked at

This means it’s now more important than ever to book your test at the right centre from the start and speak to your instructor before making changes.

For our local learners, these are the centres you can move to:

📍 If your test is booked at Northampton:
• Wellingborough
• Kettering
• Rugby

📍 If your test is booked at Kettering:
• Wellingborough
• Northampton
• Bedford

📍 If your test is booked at Wellingborough:
• Kettering
• Northampton
• Bedford

This change is designed to stop people booking tests in random areas and then trying to move them later. It should help make the system fairer, but it also means learners need to plan carefully.

At Driving Skills Academy, we’ll always help you make sensible decisions about your test timing, test centre and readiness.

Thinking about booking your driving test? Speak to your instructor first so you don’t waste a test, lose flexibility, or end up booked somewhere unsuitable.

🚗 Learn properly. Plan properly. Pass when you’re ready.

07/06/2026

I had driving lessons with Driving Skills Academy in Northampton with Chris. They helped me feel calm and more confident on the road, and their local knowledge made a big difference. I would happily recommend Driving Skills Academy to anyone looking for driving lessons in Northampton .

07/06/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲!

At Driving Skills Academy, we believe being a great driving instructor is about more than teaching people how to pass a test.

It is about helping learners become safer, more confident road users for life.

That is why we are including a full-day Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course as part of our franchise package.

This practical course helps ensure our instructors are better equipped to deal with an emergency, whether that involves themselves, a learner, another road user, or a member of the public.

First aid knowledge is also part of what learner drivers are expected to understand through the theory test, so it makes sense that our instructors can confidently support and reinforce that learning too.

And yes, there may be a small risk of someone being bandaged up like an Egyptian mummy by the end of the day! 😄

Another step in strengthening what we offer as a franchise, while bringing the team together for a valuable and enjoyable training day.

Because safer instructors help create safer learners.

Driving Skills Academy
Professional training. Supportive franchise. Safer drivers.

05/06/2026

I passed my driving test first time with Chris, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience!I had all of my lessons in Northampton and took my test in Northampton as well. From the very beginning, Chris made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. The lessons were always well-structured, relaxed, and tailored to what I needed to improve. He explained everything clearly, was very patient, and never made me feel rushed or stressed, even when I made mistakes. Each lesson was productive, and I could see my confidence and driving skills improving every week.Just before my test, there was a last-minute issue with the car I was supposed to use. Chris quickly got everything sorted by arranging for me to use another instructor’s car. The instructors work closely together and support each other, so thanks to that teamwork, my test was able to go ahead without any problems.Chris was supportive throughout the whole process and gave me the confidence and skills I needed to pass. Thanks to his excellent teaching, I passed first time!I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a driving instructor in Northampton. Thank you again for all your help and support! 🚗🎉👏-Veronika kolosova

04/06/2026

When things don’t go to plan, the right team makes all the difference.

This week, one of my learners has their driving test booked for tomorrow.

Then, at the worst possible time, my training car developed a starter motor fault and had to go into the garage.

The plan was simple: get the repair done and be ready for test day.

Unfortunately, the wrong part was delivered, meaning my car will not be ready in time.

For a learner, that could have meant panic, stress, and possibly even missing their test.

But this is where being part of a proper driving school team really matters.

At Driving Skills Academy, we don’t just work as individual instructors. We support each other, look after our learners, and pull together when it counts.

A huge thank you to Gary, one of our Driving Skills Academy instructors, who stepped in and offered his car as a backup so my learner’s test can still go ahead tomorrow.

It means the learner still has a suitable car available, still has support, and still has the opportunity to take their test.

For learners, this shows the value of choosing a driving school with a strong local team behind it.

For instructors, it shows the value of being part of a franchise that genuinely works together. You are not on your own. You have colleagues, backup, advice and support when it matters most.

Things can go wrong. Cars can break. Parts can be delayed.

But with the right team around you, problems become solutions.

Chris

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