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Congratulations Katie Storey
Huge congratulations to Katie Storey on passing your test today in Hartlepool with just 2 iddy biddy driver faults (minors). You so deserved it. We weren’t together in the car for long but I enjoyed every minute. Thank you for brightening up my days. Take care and drive safe. P.S. the odd picture below randomly appeared on my phone straight after your pass photo. I’m pretty certain what and why it is. Every possible sign was shown for you.
Ellis Wood ADI
Jan 191 min read


Thinking of riding e-scooters until you pass and get a car?
Copied from https://www.mib.org.uk Here’s what you need to know. E‑scooters are everywhere right now. For many learner drivers, they’re seen as a convenient alternative to driving lessons, a way to get around between lessons, or a cheaper option to save on fuel costs. As a driving instructor, it’s important to be aware of the risks and legal implications our pupils may not fully understand. Here’s the catch: although they’re easy to buy, it’s illegal to ride a private e‑sco
Ellis Wood ADI
Jan 182 min read


Congratulations Brooke Raine
Huge congratulations for Brooke Raine who passed her test today in Hartlepool. Brooke contracted me to see if I could do auto training but in her own car. I don’t do auto (yet) so using her car was the only way. She put the work in and despite not helping her for very long (because she was a good driver when I met her) she was very responsive to advice and/or constructive criticism. Today was the proof she needed to believe in herself. Well done Brooke, it’s been a pleasure.
Ellis Wood ADI
Jan 161 min read


Congratulations Lydia Vokes
Massive congratulations to Lydia Volkes who absolutely smashed her driving test in Hartlepool today on the 1st attempt with a big fat zero faults. It’s been a pleasure Lydia, I’m gonna miss our chats and whinging together. Drive safe.
Ellis Wood ADI
Jan 81 min read


Congratulations Leland Smith
Huge congratulations to Leland Smith with a great 1st time pass. Great drive mate, just 2 minors and one of them was the vehicle safety question. It’s been a pleasure, I know we rushed it a bit but you were up to the task. Drive safe.
Ellis Wood ADI
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Congratulations to Lewis Bates
Great result today in Hartlepool. Passing his test finally. We’ve been through the wars and the disaster that was the Toyota Aygo X while mine was in the garage. Is been a pleasure to teach you mate. Thank you for the Jim Beam and the kind words.
Ellis Wood ADI
Dec 17, 20251 min read


Congratulations Pauline Wiley
Massive congratulations to Pauline Wiley who only went and passed her test in Hartlepool on the first attempt. It’s been a pleasure, not without the odd panic of double booking test day then having to swap with another instructors pupil (Cheers David Jones). Anyway you smashed it even with being followed around your test route by another learner. Well done, I’m gonna miss you and I hope ‘events’ is a good fit for you. Take care and drive safe.
Ellis Wood ADI
Nov 29, 20251 min read


Congratulations Owen Baker
Humongous congratulations to Owen Baker who today passed his test in Darlington with just 1 tiny driver fault (minor to the test of us lol). The words “about bloody time” were heard multiple times on the drive home as he contacted nearest and dearest 🤣. It hasn’t been easy for him despite being a great driver but he stuck with it and got the result eventually. Well done Owen.
Ellis Wood ADI
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Congratulations Nathan Montgomery
Another great pass this morning in Darlington. Great result Nathan Montgomery only 4 df. Hopefully I’m finished teaching your family now lol. Seriously though Nathan, well done. You’ve worked hard for it and you’re a great driver. Don’t forget what you’ve learned and stay safe. Say goodbye to those ‘crack of dawn’ bus trips to work.
Ellis Wood ADI
Nov 8, 20251 min read


Congratulations Sienna Shah
Massive congratulation today go to Sienna Shah. She passed her test in Darlington with just 4 driver faults to her name. It’s been an absolute pleasure teaching all you guys and you have brought a ray of sunshine into my car every week. I’m going to miss you all but you’re my favourite Sienna, keep that to yourself. Well proud of your determination, you drive well and hopefully you will stay safe on those roads. Keep in touch.
Ellis Wood ADI
Nov 7, 20251 min read


Congratulations Ellis McEneany
Huge congratulations to Ellis McEneany who passed his test today in Hartlepool at the first time of asking. Ellis (great name) decided to do his test in his own car as his mam was brave enough to take him out in it. We also did his latest lessons in his car too which was nervous for me not having pedals but I can honestly say I was never worried about his driving. Well done mate, well deserved. Keep safe.
Ellis Wood ADI
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Congratulations Shain Shah
Huge congratulations to Shain Shah who passed his test today in Hartlepool. It’s been a bit of a journey but you got there as I knew you would. Now you can go out and buy that auto you want.
Ellis Wood ADI
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Congratulations Rhys Greaves
Massive congratulations to Rhys Greaves who passed his test today in Hartlepool. Welcome to the 1st time pass club. Great result well...
Ellis Wood ADI
Oct 8, 20251 min read


Congratulations Anya Brown
Huge congratulations to Anya Brown who passed her test today in Hartlepool. Anya decided to do her test in her own car as she got a...
Ellis Wood ADI
Sep 18, 20251 min read
Well done Chloe Eagle
Congratulations go to Chloe Eagle today for passing her theory test. Great result, not easy I know but you did it. Now we can look...
Ellis Wood ADI
Sep 6, 20251 min read


Congratulations Charlie Webb
Huge congratulations to Charlie Webb who passed his test today on the 1st asking. Welcome to the 1st time club. It’s been great teaching...
Ellis Wood ADI
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Congratulations Lee Sowerby
Congratulations to Lee Sowerby who passed his test this morning in Hartlepool proving that he can continue through the nerves to achieve...
Ellis Wood ADI
Aug 26, 20251 min read


Congratulations Amelia Coates
What a great result today for Amelia Coates passing her test in Hartlepool with just 2 minors. It’s been a pleasure teaching you and I’ve...
Ellis Wood ADI
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Congratulations Tania Wilson
Congratulations Tania Wilson on passing her test today in Hartlepool. It’s been a long road, stopping and starting through the remnants...
Ellis Wood ADI
Jul 31, 20251 min read


Congratulations Chloe Hutchinson
congratulations to this lovely lady Chloe Hutchinson on pass her test
Ellis Wood ADI
Jul 30, 20251 min read
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