Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- James Gammon of Gloucester 17th May 2016

Many congratulations to James Gammon on passing his driving test first time at Gloucester Driving Test Centre on May 17th 2016. A great effort, James, and your driving instructor, Nick Butters, has said that your preparation was spot on and he's delighted that your hard work has paid dividends. All of us at John Lowe Driving are really pleased for you, welcome you to the first time pass club, and thank you for using our driving school. We'll see you on the road!
John Lowe.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-driving-test_26.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- Jacob Barr of Gloucester 18th May 2016

Brilliant! Another first time pass! Congratulations this time go to Jacob Barr, who passed his driving test at the first attempt on 18th of May 2016, at Gloucester Driving Test Centre. Jacobs' driving instructor, Jackie Kaur, was as pleased as punch, as she was always sure that Jacob would pass first time, and she was right again. All of us at John Lowe Driving send our best wishes for the future to Jacob, welcome him to the first time pass club and thank him for using our driving school.
John Lowe.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-driving-test_25.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- Shane Witts of Hucclecote, 12th May 2016

We send congratulations to Shane Witts of Hucclecote who passed his driving test first time at Gloucester Driving Test Centre on May 12th 2016. Another first time pass for his driving instructor, Jackie Kaur, who must also be congratulated for a remarkable run of customer success. Shane hardly put a foot wrong on his test and we look forward to seeing him on our roads and all of us at John Lowe Driving wish him all the best, thank him for using our driving school, and of course, welcome him to the first time pass club.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-driving-test_23.html
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Driving Lessons Gloucester- Customer Review, Leo Ashby of Gloucester.

"So far, I've had around seven driving lessons with my driving instructor, Martyn Brewer and we've covered the basics in some detail, with things getting easier as I get more used to them. I'm getting quicker at moving off smoothly and spotting safe opportunities to go. Martyn and me are both pleased with my progress and we've agreed to start the reverse manouevres next lesson, which is great. I chose John Lowe Driving, because of recommendations from some friends and I see their cars around quite often. I'm glad I got Martyn as my instructor."
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org
Leo Ashby, Gloucester.

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Customer Review, Kirsty Cole of Brockworth.

"I had heard good feedback about driving lessons with John Lowe Driving, from people I know, so I phoned up to book in. Lis was very nice and helpful and my driving instructor is Martyn Brewer, who is excellent. I've got on quicker than I expected and I've already started doing manouevres, as well as driving in all sorts of traffic conditions. It's going really well!"
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Kirsty Cole, Brockworth.

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- Andrew Gardiner of Gloucester, 11th May 2016

Hats off to Andy Gardiner, who passed his driving test first time at Gloucester Driving Test Centre on May 11th 2016. His driving instructor, Jackie Kaur was delighted for Andy, saying he had worked tremendously hard for his test pass and Jackie was thrilled to get yet another first time pass. All of us at John Lowe Driving send Andy our best wishes, welcome him to the first time pass club and thank him for using our driving school.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-driving-test_18.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Customer Review, Issy Farrell of Shurdington.

"After I have had my driving lesson with Martyn Brewer, my instructor, I keep some notes on what we've done, and later in the week I can practise the same topics in my own car. I find that I get used to things quicker and we can move onto something else on my next driving lesson, using this system. Martyn is all for it as well, saying the more time spent practising, the better. I've got my theory test booked as well, so it's all going really well."
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org
Issy Farrell, Shurdington.

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Customer Review, Lucy Bray of Gloucester

"My driving lessons have gone really well and I feel that I understand what's going on around me on the road. My instructor, Martyn Brewer has been so good, always friendly and positive and he's shown me everything I know. I have my driving test booked and hope to pass, as I live in Abbeymead and will be able to drive to school at Ribston Hall. Martyn says he expects me to pass first time, so no pressure there! I feel very well prepared and have some time left to really concentrate on keeping my driving as good as possible. It's been great fun learning with Martyn!"
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Lucy Bray, Gloucester.

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- Gemma Wakeham of Gloucester, 4th May 2016

Congratulations to Gemma Wakeham of Gloucester, who has passed her driving test at the first attempt at Gloucester Driving Test Centre on May 4th 2016, with only three driving faults. Gemmas' driving instructor was Nick Butters, who sends his best wishes and looks forward to seeing Gemma on the road. All of us at John Lowe Driving wish Gemma well, thank her for using our driving school and welcome her to the first time pass club.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-driving-test_13.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Customer Review, Joe Oldman of Hardwicke, Gloucester.

"I recommend John Lowe Driving and if you want a good instructor, ask for Martyn."

Joe Oldman, Hardwicke, Gloucester.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-customer_11.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Customer Review, Niki Sawzak of Brockworth.

"I'm really pleased with the way my lessons are going. My driving is improving all the time and I feel I can cope with most events. My driving instructor is Martyn Brewer and he couldn't be nicer. He was so pleased when I passed my theory test!"

Niki Sawzak, Brockworth.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-customer.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester.- Meet The Student, Leo Ashby of Longlevens, Gloucester.

Please meet Leo Ashby, another of our driving students. Leo is from Longlevens and is a student at Tommy Riches, one of the best known Grammar Schools in Gloucester, famous for its history, sporting and academic achievements. Leo has Martyn Brewer as his instructor, is doing very well and will shortly be starting on his reverse manouevres. We all wish you well, Leo, as your driving progresses, Martyn will be with you all the way.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-meet-student_25.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester.- Meet The Student, Kirsty Cole of Brockworth.

Please meet another of our superb driving students, Kirsty Cole, of Brockworth. Kirsty is taking her driving lessons with Martyn Brewer, one of our top instructors. As I write this, Kirsty has had around 8 lessons and is progressing really well, and Martyn has already started her on some reverse manouevres, which must mean that tricky things like clutch control are being dealt with successfully.
Kirsty is a student at Millbrook Academy in Brockworth, and we wish her every success in her studies, as well as her driving.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-meet-student_11.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester.- Meet The Student, Issy Farrell of Shurdington.

We are delighted to introduce another of our driving students, Issy Farrell, of Shurdington, who is taking her driving lessons with our instructor, Martyn Brewer. Issy attends Chosen Hill Sixth Form in Churchdown, where she is Deputy Head Girl. As far as her driving goes, she is making very good progress and has her theory and hazard perception tests booked. Issy also has her own car to practise in, so Martyn is not expecting her to be learning for very long! We all wish Issy well in all of her activities.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-meet-student_20.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester.- Meet The Student, Lucy Bray of Abbeymead, Gloucester.

We are pleased to introduce another of our valued students, Lucy Bray, of Abbeymead. Lucy has been learning with her driving instructor, Martyn Brewer, who reports that Lucy is a very good driver, with her driving test coming up fairly soon. Lucy is a sixth form student at Ribston Hall, one of the top Grammar Schools in Gloucester and has found the time to combine her studies with learning to drive to a high standard. Well done, Lucy, we all wish you well.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-meet-student_10.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester.- Meet The Instructor, Nick Butters.

Nick Butters has been a driving instructor with John Lowe Driving for about 10 years and has built a large base of students from which he receives a constant stream of recommendations. He is always very booked up, so it's an advantage to book in advance if you want Nick as your instructor. He is also the person we turn to regarding instructor training, as he keeps ahead of new requirements, which come thick and fast these days. Nick is an accomplished golfer, dancer and fisherman, is married to another Julie and has a house in Gloucester.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-meet_46.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester.- Meet The Student, Niki Sawzak of Brockworth.

Meet The Student.
We are pleased to introduce Niki Sawzak, from Brockworth, who is learning to drive with our driving instructor, Martyn Brewer. Niki is getting on very well, has passed her theory and hazard perception tests, and is working towards her driving test.

http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-meet-student_9.html

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Driving Lessons Gloucester.- Meet The Instructor, Tom Lowe

Meet The Instructor.
This is our driving instructor, Tom Lowe, who has been with us for about ten years as an instructor. Tom is extremely popular and is always fully booked, though his unusually high first time pass rate does create spaces for new students on a regular basis. Tom currently teaches in a new Ford Fiesta, has a house in Longlevens, is married to Lisa, who works in education and has two daughters, Daisy and Freya.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-meet_74.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Meet The Student, Joe Oldman of Hardwicke.

Meet The Student.
We are pleased to introduce another of our driving students. Please meet Joe Oldman of Hardwicke, who is taking his driving lessons with Martyn Brewer. Joe is making good progress with his driving, gets along well on the road and has covered most aspects. Keep going Joe, you'll be there soon!

http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-meet-student.html

http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Meet The Instructor, Martyn Brewer.

Meet The Instructor.
We are pleased to introduce our longest serving (apart from me!) driving instructor, Martyn Brewer. Martyn has been with John Lowe Driving since the beginning of the century and has always been in demand in Gloucester and Cheltenham. Apart from being a top instructor, he is a very talented golfer and until his term expired recently, he was club captain at Lilliebrook Golf Club in Cheltenham. He is also a motorcyclist and has a very potent Harley Davidson, which only comes out in the better weather, as it's always dazzlingly shiny and polished!
Martyn teaches in a Chevrolet, is married to Julie and has a new house in Brockworth.

http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-meet_9.html

http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester.- Meet The Instructor, Jackie Kaur.

Meet The Instructor.
Jackie Kaur has been with us now for a year, having moved to Gloucester to be nearer to her son. Jackie has been a driving instructor for over 20 years in and around Birmingham, so is extremely experienced. She is building quite a following already in Gloucester, as word of her first time pass rate soon gets around. She is very knowledgeable and uses the latest techniques to give her students ability and confidence on our busy roads. We are very pleased to have Jackie in our driving school.

http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-meet.html

http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- Adam Linley of Gloucester, 5th May 2016

A superb driving test result for Adam Linley, who passed with only two faults at Gloucester Driving Test Centre on May 5th 2016. Adams' driving instructor, Tom Lowe, was really pleased, and sends his congratulations and all of us at John Lowe Driving are delighted that Adam has earned the freedom of the road. Thanks for using our driving school and good luck for the future.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-driving-test_6.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Manouevres on Standards Check.

There is some opinion doing the rounds that it is best to avoid choosing a manouevre on the standards check. This has some truth to it if your approach is wrong. If you do decide on a manouevre, it is probably best to "recap" an exercise that has already been done on a previous driving lesson, which will avoid the need to go into detailed explanations, which will involve too much time at the kerbside.

Say you are looking at bay parking. Keep it simple, the hour will pass quickly, and you may not even get a full hour.

Focus on the skills involved, clutch, observation and steering and get the student showing those skills straight away on leaving the test centre car park.

Link the manouevre to real life- "When will you be parking?"- shopping, college, cinema etc.

Discuss the advantages of reversing into a bay, or when it is best to go in forwards, to easily load shopping for example.

Look at the car park. What happens? Out of control trollies, children can't be seen easily, car doors, complicated routes in and out. Look out for drivers moving off without looking (you will see one) and use it as a talking point. Discuss lighting as well, some areas may be dark at night and student may feel vulnerable. All of these points can be expanded.

But don't forget to do the manouevre, I would say a couple of times into an empty bay, and then choose a different bay, perhaps with cars around,depending on the students ability.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-manouevres.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org

Driving Lessons Gloucester- Driving Test Pass- Emily Milne of Gloucester,28th April 2016

Congratulations, Emily Milne, who has passed her driving test first time at Gloucester on April 28th 2016. It's quite a tall order to pass first time, but Emilys' driving instructor, Nick Butters, was not at all surprised, saying that Emily had put in a tremendous effort to make sure she had covered all the skills and was confident of coping with whatever came her way. Well it certainly paid off and all of us at John Lowe Driving send our best wishes, welcome Emily to the first time pass club, and thank her for using our driving school.
http://johnrlowe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/driving-lessons-gloucester-driving-test.html
http://www.drivinglessonsgloucester.org