Passes and reviews

2024

17 December

Congratulations to Kian Rice, after his drive around Thinford & Spennymoor Kian retuned from test passing on his first attempt with only a handful of driver faults.

Well done mate, stay safe on the roads 🚗💨 

16 December

Congratulations to Bradley Hughes, after his drive around Thinford & Spennymoor Bradley returned from test with only 2 tiny driver faults on his first attempt.

Thanks to his family for getting him out on the roads as much as you did.

Stay safe on the roads mate.

Very well deserved result

12 December

Congratulations to Ayesha Amos, after her drive around Spennymoor and Thinford Ayesha returned from test passing on her first attempt with only 2 tiny driver faults and some lovely feedback from her examiner

Thank your dad for the extra practice he did with you. You can take those L plates off now and enjoy being everyone's taxi

Stay safe on the roads 

17th November

Congratulations to Dylan Robson. After dealing well with Spennymoor's heavy school traffic this morning Dylan returned form test passing on his first attempt with only 3 tiny driver faults.
Enjoy the freedom of your new car  

26th September

Congratulations to Andy Delos Reyes. In this morning's awful heavy rain Andy literally sailed through his test around Brandon & Spennymoor returning with a perfect result of ZERO faults on his first attempt

Well done on a very well deserved result

25th September

Congratulations to Ebony Wake. After a confident drive around Brandon & Durham this morning Ebony returned from test passing 1st time with 4 tiny driver faults receiving positive feedback from her examiner.

Happy car shopping, stay safe on the roads.

17th September

Job well done for Connor Adams this morning, after a confident drive around Durham City Centre he returned from test with only 2 tiny driver faults on his first attempt.

Thanks to his mam for his extra practice.

Look after that car mate, stay safe on the roads

10th September

Congratulations to the very confident Jamie Stewart who showed his great skills on his test this morning, returning with 3 tiny driving faults and a very well deserved pass. Also receiving positive feedback from his examiner. Now you can take your self to all your  football matches. Happy car shopping mate, stay safe on the roads

29th August

Well done that man, Fraser Noble

made short work of his drive around Durham city centre returning from his test with only 1 driver fault passing on his first attempt, with some positive feedback from his examiner.

Say safe on the roads mate

27th August

Congratulations Helen Walmsley and bump passing  your test this morning. Sailed around Bearpark and Durham returning with only 3 tiny driver faults 

Just in time for your upcoming due date.

17th August

Well done to Kai Davies, after his confident drive around Durham & Nevilles Cross Kai returned to test centre with a hand full of tiny faults. This should make it a lot easier for you to get to work and back not to mention your now your mams new taxi.

Stay safe on the roads mate

19th July

Congratulations to Anthony Gibson. After a chilled drive around Page Bank and Spennymoor today in 25⁰ heat Anthony smashed his test returning with only 3 tiny driver faults

Well done mate, enjoy your birthday weekend. Stay safe on the roads

15th July

Massive well done to Ethan Swan, after his cracking drive around Spennymoor this morning Ethan returned from test with a very well deserved pass and only 3 driver faults, with some lovely feedback from his examiner.

Your determination never lets you down.

Now you can tell your boss you want a work van

Stay safe on the roads


26 June

First attempt and smashed it.

Massive well done to Katy Addison who kept her nerves at bay this morning returning from her trip around Spennymoor Thinford and Langley Moor with only a handful of faults. Been a pleasure to teach you. 

Well deserved result

Stay safe on the roads

30th April

Congratulations to Jack Dickinson who smashed his test this morning returning with only 2 tiny driver faults and some positive comments from his examiner on his "lovely drive" which in his words "could  have been a clean sheet,".

Well done mate. Very well deserved after only 7 lessons.

Stay safe on the roads

25th April

Congratulations to James Armstrong. Following a confident drive around a busy Thinford and Tudhoe area James returned from test this afternoon with a couple of tiny driver faults, receiving positive feedback from his examiner.

Taxi for the family now mate 🚕💨

Stay safe on the roads 🚗💨 

25th April 

Well done Dana Halhool, After her drive around Brandon and Nevil's Cross Dana returned from her test passing with only 2 driver faults.

Good luck with your upcoming exams.

Stay safe on the roads 🚗💨

12th April

Massive well done to Phil McAdam who smashed his part 2 driving instructor test today returning from test with only 1 tiny driver fault and on his very first attempt.

The hard work has well and truly paid off today.

On to part 3 training next.

Thanks to Dave Bell for the mock test, we really appreciate it mate.


27th March

Well done to Benjamin Ibanez who after a drive round Bear Park and Langley Moor returned from test picking up only 2 tiny driver faults. Passing on his first attempt and exchanging his Chilean driving licence for a full UK licence

Very well done today mate.

Drive safe, see you on the roads

 

21st March

Congratulations, after a tidy drive around Spennymoor and Thinford Natasha Witton returned from test with only 3 driver faults, very well done.

Stay safe on the roads

18th March

Massive congratulations to Claire Lutton  this morning, after a mint drive around Spennymoor & Thinford returning from test with only 2 tiny driver faults and some positive feedback from her examiner.

It's been a please to teach my mad forever  friend from that nervous driver stressing out at everything to getting that pass on your very first attempt.

Who knew Mike was right .... You really can do this!!!

14th March

Well done to Mark Petterson who after a drive round Spennymoor and Thinford this morning passed his test on his first attempt in his own car.

Stay safe on the roads

13th March

Cracking result for Joseph Elliott this morning passing his test on his first attempt with only a hand full of driver faults after only 10 hours of lessons.

Thanks to his mam for the time she spent out on the roads with him

Well done mate stay safe on the roads in your car


6th March

Great result came today for Nathan Mallett showing how hard work and never giving up results in a first time pass with only 4 driver faults with positive comments from your examiner.

Well done mate

Stay safe on the roads

14th February

Cracking end to the day for Shaun Scott, after a drive around Mount Pleasant and Thinford, Shaun retuned from his test passing with a handful of faults. Been a pleasure to teach mate, stay safe on the roads. 

Well done mate 

31 January

Over the last few months David's gone from driving the American way to replacing stop signs with roundabouts and driving on the opposite side of the road smashing his test with only 3 driver faults receiving  positive feedback from his examiner when he could get a word in edge ways 🤣

Very well deserved pass mate 🚗💨

2023

23rd December

Congratulations to Simone Griffiths who on Christmas Eve Eve returned from a confident drive around Durham City Centre passing her test on her first attempt with only 2 tiny driver faults receiving some lovely comments from her examiner.

Hard work and dedication and your weekly trips from Manchester has definitely paid off for you.

Enjoy Christmas & New Year with your family.

19th December

With only 6 sleeps till Santa comes Rachael Hopper bagged her self an early xmas gift that will last her a lifetime. After a confident drive around Spennymoor this morning Rachael returned from test with only 2 driver faults on her first attempt, also some nice comments from her examiner. You've worked hard for todays well deserved result and even harder to keep your test date secret from your friends

Very merry Christmas to you, Stay safe on the roads


15th December

Xmas celebrations came early for Fiery Robinson this morning, her test was interrupted by police for roadside breath test but that didn't stop her passing with only 2 driver faults and some nice feedback from her examiner.

Very well done to you, you've put a lot of hard work in for today's result

29th November


Well done Steven Bennett returning from his drive round Spennymoor and Thinford on this very cold morning smashing his test with only 2 tiny driver faults and some positive comments from his examiner. 

Stay safe on the roads 

21st November


Congratulations to Josh Faulkner-Walford after a very confident drive around Durham City centre he returned from test with zero driving faults and some high praise from his examiner. Smashed it mate well done. Enjoy the freedom your car will bring you.

See you on the roads


11th October


Kaite Ryan dropped in for a quick early morning driving test before 6th form today and smashed it. Returning with 2 tiny (wouldn't have got my pen out for them) driver faults.

Very well deserved result today.

Drive as safe and well as you do on lessons and you'll have no problems on the roads.

Happy car shopping


5th October


Well the rain this morning didn't hold Owen Walker back on his trip around Spennymoor and Thinford returning from test with only 2 driver faults on his very first attempt, also receiving high praise from his examiner.

Very well done mate enjoy the freedom in your car.

Drive safe, see you on the roads


26th September


Massive well done to Aaron Young who held his nerve this morning around Spennymoor and Thinford confidently completing his test returning with only 3 driver faults!

Very well done mate. Happy car shopping

See you on the roads

19th September


Well done Dylan Askwith, A cracking drive round Spennymoor this morning, the awful weather didn't hold him back returning from test with only 1 driver fault on his first attempt 

13th September


After a very confident drive around Spennymoor and Whitworth this morning Poppy Rice retuned from test with only 1 tiny driver fault and some lovely comments from her examiner. Congratulations Poppy, stay safe on the roads, todays result was very well deserved 

12th September


Great work from Charley Thompson this morning returning from test with only 1 tiny driver fault on her first attempt after only 25 hours tuition AND some lovely comments from your examiner. Now you can take your little boy anywhere he wants to go.

Stay safe on the roads

23rd August


Congratulations to Tom Little passing your test with just a few driver faults after a confident drive around Spennymoor & Thinford.

Stay safe on the roads and enjoy your freedom in your Fiesta.

See you next month for motorway lessons

19 July 2023

A very well done to Freddie Kingaby who passed his test on first attempt in Durham this morning after a brilliant drive around Spennymoor returning with only 1 tiny driver fault, dam you handbrake just 1 more click that would have given a clean sheet.

No more home working for you mate, off to the office you go.

Have fun on that long commute to work mate

Drive safe

18 July 2023

Well done to JoJo Kang who passed her test this morning on her first attempt. Canny drive around Spennymoor and Thinford returning with a hand full of tiny driver faults.

Good luck with your summer internship.

Stay safe on the roads

14 July 2023

Congratulations goes to Tom Haden,  passing his test on his first attempt, picking up a few little driver faults on his confident drive around Bearpark this morning. 

Thanks to his dad for getting him out on the road between lessons. Well done mate stay safe on the roads 🚗💨💨

5th July 2023

Congratulations to camera shy Will Wiseman who passed his test this morning after his drive around an unusual test route around Spennymoor Thinford and Langley Moor returning with only 1 tiny driver fault. Well done mate your result is very well deserved today, see you on the roads 

1st July 2023

Dalton Hodgson held his nerves back this morning for a canny drive around Durham City smashing his test 1st time returning with just a handful of driver faults.

Well done mate pleased to have helped you get on the road.

Gan canny in that work van


7th June 2023

Very well deserved pass today for Cameron Worrall who passed his test today with ZERO faults. You've over come a lot to get that A* pass today, well done you for not giving up. Stay safe on the roads.

31st May 2023


Niamh Oliver found a great way to end her day today, passing her test in Durham on her first attempt with only 2 driver faults and some very positive feedback from her examiner.

Stay safe on the roads, don't forget to wave  

 25th May 2023

No words needed for this one.

Michael Todd smashed his test out of the park this morning returning with ZERO faults after a very confident drive around Spennymoor🏆Been an absolute pleasure to teach from day one. I'll miss your dry sense of humour but I'll definitely not that drive way 😂

Don't forget to wave  🚗💨🚗💨

23rd May 2023

Well done Darell Wade on passing your test at the first attempt this morning in Durham with only 3 tiny driver faults. You've worked hard for this very well deserved pass. Good luck with your exams and future. 

See you on the roads 🚗💨🚗💨 

22nd May 2023

Congratulations Sam Clinton on your first time pass this morning at Durham with only 5 driver faults. Thanks also to his gran for accompanying him to test in his own car.

Stay safe on the roads and keep that Polo clean


16th May 2023

Well done to Tom Garcia who passed his test this sunny morning in Durham with only 4 driver faults

See you on the roads 🚗💨

3rd May 2023

Massive well done goes to Morgan Thompson who sailed ⛵️ through her test this morning at Durham with only 3 driver faults and great feedback from her examiner.

See you on the roads when you agree on your first car 🚗💨🚗💨

27th April 2023

No more busses to work for Patrick Gilroy after passing his test this morning in Durham with only 2 driver faults. You've worked hard for that well deserved pass. Sailed through as his examiner said. 

Happy car shopping mate, see you on the roads.

2022

26th December 2022

A very confident Billy Richardson had an early morning Boxing Day drive around Thinford and Spennymoor returning with a pass and a handful of tiny faults. Well done mate. Keep them eyes on the road and not so much on the girls. See you on the roads 

26th December 2022

Well done to Liam Anthony who after a confident Boxing Day drive around Durham City Centre returned with only 3 driver faults and now has himself a new jobs as "Dads Taxi". Drive safe mate

26th December 2022

Congratulations Bethany Coulson who didn't let her nerves get the better of her this Boxing Day and returned with only 2 tiny driver faults. All the best for the new year, hope your mam doesn't miss her car too much. Stay safe on the roads

3rd December 2022

Very well done to Katie Howe passing her test in a wet and rainy  Durham this morning  coming back with just a few faults and some nice feedback from her examiner.  

Happy car shopping.

24 November 2022

Congratulations goes to Sophie Collins passing her test on her first attempt this morning in Durham with only a few driver faults.  You've battled with your confidence and put in a lot of hard work and today it totally paid off.

Happy car shopping.

See you on the roads


21 November 2022

Very well done to Guy Griffiths who in his examiners words “sailed through his test” around Durham city centre today finishing up with only 1 driver fault. Very pleased for you, carry on with that safe driving.

see you on the roads mate


16 November

Well done James Linskill-Charlton on a well deserved pass at Durham this morning, passing with only 2 tiny driver faults. Now the real work starts on your new career .

Stay safe on the roads


14 November 2022

Well done to Mark Sturge, smashed his test this morning through Durham City centre coming back with only 1 tiny driver fault and some very positive feedback from his examiner. Well done mate stay safe on the roads 

13th October 2022

Well done Ella Spottiswood on passing your test first time this morning in Durham with only a few minor faults. Definitely worth bringing your test forward by a month, even the sun came out for you

Enjoy driving your car and being a taxi for your mam and Andrew

5th October 2022

Well done Sydney on passing your driving test first time in Durham this morning with only a few tiny faults and some very complimentarily comments from your examiner.

Definitely worth the early start in the rain

2nd  August 2022

Congratulations to Ben Parkin passing test first time this morning in Durham. Confident drive around out skits of Durham with only 1 tiny driver fault and some great feedback form examiner.

Well done mate. Drive safe


29th June 2022


Well done to Naill Chambers who passed his test first time with me this morning at Durham. Well deserved pass. 

Happy car shopping see you on the road

29th June 2022

Well done Jess on passing your test 1st time this morning with only 3 tiny driver faults. You've worked very hard for that  well deserved pass

Good luck with your exams and your new life working for Google.

Drive safe

25th May 2022

Congratulations to Beth Snell on passing her test 1st time with only a one tiny driving fault. See you on the roads, Drive safe

18th May 2022

Well done to Lindsay Taylor on your test on first attempt this morning with only 2 driver faults. Good luck with college and your future career goals. See you on the roads, Drive safe 

11th April 2022

Boxer Danny knocked it out the ring this morning with a very confident drive around the outskirts of Durham, passing his test 1st time with only a few minor driving faults. See you on the roads mate, Drive safe

10th March 2022

Well done to Ellie on passing your tests this morning at Durham. Only a few little driver faults and some great feedback from your examiner on a confident drive & dealing with cyclists on Page Bank in exactly the same way he would have done it. 

Enjoy your freedom, drive safe  

13th January 2022


Well done Reece, passed first time this morning with only 3 tiny driver faults, you can relax now. Happy car hunting,  Dive safe   

2021

18th November 2021

Massive congratulations to Brooke on passing your test this morning at Durham with only one tiny driver fault. Safe driving Brooke 

13th December 2021

Massive congratulations to Jess on passing your test 1st time this morning at Durham TC. Have fun driving your car, drive safe 

14th December 2021

Christmas came early for Andrew this year, passing his test 1st time at Durham this morning, well done mate. Drive safe