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Every five-star review represents so much more than a successful driving course.

Behind every review is someone who has overcome nerves, developed new skills and gained the confidence to drive independently. Being trusted to guide learners through that journey is a privilege that is never taken for granted.

Thank you for your wonderful feedback and recommendation. It means a great deal to know that the support, encouragement and structured training provided throughout your lessons has made such a positive difference.

At County Driving Academy, we’re passionate about creating safe, confident drivers for life—not simply helping people pass a test.

If you’re ready to begin your own driving journey, we’d be delighted to help you every step of the way.

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Receiving feedback like this never gets old.

A huge thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful five-star review. Knowing that our lessons have helped build confidence, improve driving skills and make learning an enjoyable experience means a great deal.

At County Driving Academy, every lesson is carefully planned to suit the individual. Whether you’re feeling nervous before your first lesson or preparing for your practical test, our aim is to provide structured, client-centred training that helps you become a safe, confident and independent driver for life.

Thank you once again for your trust and recommendation. It has been a pleasure being part of your driving journey.

If you’re ready to start your own journey towards passing your driving test with confidence, we’d love to hear from you.

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🌟 ANOTHER FANTASTIC RESULT! 🌟

Congratulations to Alex on passing the driving test today at Lichfield DVSA test centre ! 🎉🎉🙌🙌🚗🚗

Hard work, dedication and a positive attitude have all paid off. You should be incredibly proud of everything you’ve achieved.

Thank you for choosing County Driving Academy to be part of your driving journey.

Wishing you many years of safe, confident and enjoyable driving.

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🎉 IT’S A PASS! 🎉🙌🙌🚗🚗

Huge congratulations to David on passing the driving test today at Lichfield DVSA, test centre ! 🚗👏

From the very first lesson to test day, your commitment, determination and willingness to learn have been outstanding. It’s been a pleasure supporting you throughout your driving journey.

Enjoy the freedom that comes with your full driving licence, but always remember—safe driving is a skill that lasts a lifetime.

Drive safely and enjoy every mile ahead!

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🚗 HAS YOUR DRIVING CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?

Driving conditions, vehicles and road layouts have changed significantly over the last few decades. If you haven’t had any professional feedback since passing your driving test, why not give yourself the opportunity to refresh your skills?

At County Driving Academy, our Older Driver Assessments are friendly, relaxed and completely pressure-free.

Whether you’re looking to:
✅ Rebuild confidence after a break from driving
✅ Get used to a new vehicle
✅ Refresh your driving skills
✅ Drive more safely and confidently
✅ Receive honest, professional feedback

…we’re here to help.

Our aim isn’t to judge your driving—it’s to support you in maintaining your independence and confidence on the road for as long as possible.

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🚗 DON’T JUST PASS YOUR TEST… LEARN TO DRIVE FOR LIFE.

Passing your driving test is important—but becoming a safe, confident and responsible driver is even more important.

At County Driving Academy, lessons focus on developing real-world driving skills that will stay with you long after you’ve passed your test.

✅ Structured lessons
✅ Supportive coaching
✅ Client-centred learning
✅ Confidence-building approach

Ready to take the first step?

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Bad start
New analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) data, obtained through a Freedom of Information request by temporary car insurance provider Tempcover, found that 192,560 endorsements were issued to provisional licence holders between 2022 and 2025.

The figures reveal a steady increase in offences, rising from 37,118 endorsements in 2022 to 53,502 in 2025.

This represents an increase of more than 44% over the four years.

Offensive behaviour
The most common offence was LC20 – Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, accounting for 52,748 endorsements.

This covers breaches of provisional licence conditions, including driving without displaying L plates, failing to have a qualified supervising driver present, or otherwise failing to comply with the restrictions placed on learner motorists.

The second most common endorsement was IN10 – Using a vehicle uninsured against third-party risks, with 50,013 offences recorded.

Meanwhile, SP30 – Exceeding the statutory speed limit on a public road ranked third, with 44,452 endorsements.

Together, the three offences accounted for more than three-quarters of all learner driver endorsements recorded during the period.

The findings suggest that while most learner drivers are successfully mastering the practical skills needed to pass their test, many are still falling foul of the legal responsibilities that come with holding a provisional licence.

Published on July 8, 2026

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Not being able to drive has become one of Britain’s biggest dating turn-offs.

More than a third of motorists admit they find a potential partner less attractive if they don’t have a driving licence.

The findings come as driving test waiting times continue at historic highs, and the cost of learning becomes increasingly burdensome.

Are you the one?
A survey of 1,000 UK drivers by automotive marketplace Autotrader found that 38% say they are put off by a potential partner who cannot drive.

In contrast, 55% believe driving ability plays at least some role in how attractive they find someone.

The findings suggest that driving has become more than just a practical life skill, increasingly influencing first impressions and compatibility in modern relationships.

Young adults are the most likely to view a lack of a driving licence as a dealbreaker.

Almost three-quarters (72%) of drivers aged 18 to 24 said a non-driving partner was less appealing, despite younger people facing the highest barriers to getting on the road as the cost of learning continues to rise.

Women were also more likely than men to be influenced by driving status.

Some 43% of female drivers said a partner who could not drive was less attractive, compared with 34% of male drivers.

Practical realities
The research found that drivers generally begin to lose patience if a partner has not passed their driving test by age 25, which respondents identified as the point at which not driving starts to become less acceptable.

Regional differences were also apparent.

London drivers were the most likely to view a non-driving partner negatively, with 42% saying it affected attractiveness.

At the same time, respondents in the capital expected partners to have passed their test by an average age of just over 24.

Drivers in Belfast expected partners to qualify even earlier, shortly after their 23rd birthday, making the Northern Ireland city the least forgiving when it comes to age expectations.

By contrast, motorists in Newcastle and Edinburgh were prepared to wait until a partner was around 27 before considering it an issue.

Published on July 8, 2026

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The Government has launched a renewed THINK! road safety campaign warning motorists not to “Put Drugs in the Driving Seat”.

Official figures show drug driving has become one of the UK’s fastest-growing road safety concerns.

The most worrying growth is among young male drivers.

Summer all year
Running throughout the summer, the campaign focuses particularly on young male drivers, urging them to think twice before getting behind the wheel after taking illegal drugs or certain prescription medicines.

The adverts highlight how even if drivers “feel fine”, drugs can impair reaction times, judgement and concentration for hours or even days.

It’s a campaign that comes against a backdrop of steadily rising drug-driving offences and a sharp increase in fatal collisions involving drugs.

According to THINK!, 21,791 people were convicted of drug-driving offences in England and Wales during 2025, continuing a trend that has seen convictions climb steadily over the past decade.

Meanwhile, between 2014 and 2023, there was a 70% increase in the number of deceased drivers in whom drugs were detected.

Boys will be boys
Young men remain the group most at risk.

Around 90% of drivers impaired by drugs in collisions are male, while four in ten are aged between 17 and 29.

Research commissioned for the campaign also found that almost one-third (32%) of young men believe it is acceptable to drive after taking drugs if they “feel fine”, and nearly half (46%) know someone who has driven after using drugs.

Road safety experts say the problem has become more visible since the introduction of roadside drug-testing equipment and the creation of specific drug-driving offences in 2015, which made enforcement significantly easier.

Police forces now routinely carry out roadside drug wipes alongside breath tests, leading to many more offenders being detected.