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What a way to finish the year—December’s been a flurry of driving tests, a handful of shiny new passes, and more than a little chaos in the DWL Collective diary. But just when I thought things couldn’t get any wilder, I got the news: I’ve officially been named one of the Top 100 Driving Instructors in the UK for 2026. Yes, you read that right—me! Proper badge, official logo, and everything. Massive thank you to every single pupil (and their parents) who stuck with me, booked

Charlotte passed her driving test today — and honestly, no one deserved it more. She was extremely  nervous, but she has worked so hard to get to this point. We were up at the crack of dawn and at the test centre before the sun had even thought about showing up. One of those cold, quiet mornings where everything feels a bit bigger than it normally does. Charlotte was assigned the toughest examiner, but instead of letting that shake her, she lifted her chin, set her shoulders,

Carson’s journey has been a really special one to be part of. Before joining The Collective, Carson had experienced a couple of instructors around a year earlier and, understandably, came to me carrying quite a lot of nerves and self-doubt. When he started lessons with me six months ago, what he really needed wasn’t just technical coaching—but a boost in confidence and someone to genuinely believe in him. From the very beginning, Carson was an absolute gentleman. Every single

There’s nothing quite like starting the week with a big win, and this Monday brought one of the best—Isabelle passed her driving test on her very first attempt! Isabelle joined The Collective only a few weeks ago, after her previous instructor retired suddenly and left her with lots to work on, but from day one she stood out. She’s the kind of pupil every instructor hopes for: hardworking, genuinely eager to learn, and always listening (even to my worst jokes). Every lesson,

One of the quirkiest ways I explain learning to drive is through my sheep analogy . It might sound a bit random at first, but trust me —...

🎉 1st Time Pass at Colwick Test Centre! 🎉 Eden absolutely smashed her test this month—she worked hard, stayed focused every single...

Today we headed off to the Test Centre for Morgan's first attempt at her practical driving test. I am very pleased to announce she nailed...

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Valkyrie just got a serious glow-up, courtesy of the pros at UKAutoPro Window Tinting. Those sleek, tinted windows aren’t just for...

Liberation Week: The Next Chapter Begins Big news, big energy: after a wild ride as Drive with Lilu, we’re stepping up, levelling up, and...

Raise a mug for Granny Lilu. She’s served us well—handled every learner wobble, survived the crunch of a thousand missed gears, and stuck...