Organisations
Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency
Responsible for the licensing of drivers in Great Britain, registration and licensing of vehicles and the collection and enforcement of Vehicle Excise Duty.
Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
Promoting road safety in Great Britain and improving driving standards, by testing drivers and driving instructors fairly and efficiently.
Disability Driving Instructors
This links through to my entry but you can search the country for specialist driving instructors supporting those with special / specific needs.
Founded in 2020, 'Midland Instructor Group' aims to be a member focused regional association, providing those in the training industry with quality CPD and ongoing support in every aspect of their business.
Nottingham and Derby Driving Instructors Group.
Established in 1973, the ADINJC is one of the leading National Driving Instructor Associations in the UK. It acts as a focal point uniting local driving instructor associations and groups, providing a strong united voice representing the views of members to the DVSA and other institutions.
If you are receiving PIP Enhanced Rate or DLA Higher Rate you could be entitled to support with a car and a grant towards driving lessons.
Events
The Children In Need ‘Big Learner Relay’
An excellent charity event involving driving instructors across the UK, in 2017 I was chosen as a lead car.
Information
You may need to tell DVLA if you have a driving licence and one of these health conditions.
DVLA service to check details of the driving licence.
Information regards using a non-GB licence in the UK.
Special Needs Accomodations
Learn about provisions for learning difficulties and the theory test.
Learn about provisions for learning difficulties and the driving test.
Videos
My driving video resources for pupils.
Resource Links
Teaching the rules that apply to all road users : pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists, as well as motorcyclists and drivers. Your knowledge of the Highway code will be assessed in your theory test.
Traffic signs play a vital role in directing, informing and controlling road users’ behaviour in an effort to make the roads as safe as possible for everyone. This makes a knowledge of traffic signs essential. Not just for new drivers or riders needing to pass their theory test, but for all road users, including experienced professional drivers.
Driving Test Links
Once you are fully prepared book your theory test, remember to take your driving licence with you.
Once you have reached the appropriate stage in the syllabus and agreed this with your driving instructor you can book your driving test, remember to take your driving licence with you.
If you need to amend details regarding your driving test use this page.
This page includes useful links relating to driving resource sites, organisations, special needs accommodations, the driving and theory test and my own website pages.
A scheme designed to make newly qualified car drivers become better drivers. Six specific training sessions to follow on from a successful practical driving test, including driving in town, out of town, in all weathers, at night, on dual carriageways and motorways.
Full resources for the Show Me Tell Me test including video guides, pictures and print outs.
The welcome leaflet for my driving course.
The after test leaflet for my driving course.
Practice for your theory test online, all pupils of my driving school receive free access.
My Blog - Apple Driving School
My blog as a driving instructor in Nottingham.
Special Needs / Learning Difficulties
Visit my page about teaching people to drive who may find it more of a challenge than others.
Visit my page about those who choose to learn to drive later in life or encounter the need to refresh their driving skills.
Automatic & Electric Driving Lessons
Learn to drive in an electric car powered by 100% renewable energy.
CV / Continued Professional Development
My personal driving instructor CV and CPD record.