Rich King - Driving Instructor

18/10/2026

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Courtney 🎉🎉🎉 for Passing her Driving Test with just 1Df 👏🚗

A slight delay in posting this as it’s still just sinking in, this has been such a long time coming and I am unbelievably proud of you and the fears that you have overcome to achieve this.

It is a such a struggle to put into words everything that we have had to work through and the effort that we have put into this together.

The story is long but I will summarise, lessons began roughly 5yrs ago, a complete newbie to driving and keen to learn but full of nerves and anxiety 😬

We worked tirelessly to overcome this but after what I will refer to as an ‘unfavourable test day experience’ the anxiety hit astronomical levels.

So much so that future test days were the worst days ever for Courtney and I could see the pain that she was going through and the struggle was real.

Fast forward to the present, after years of lessons on and off, endless test preparation, driving with multiple instructors within our team and mountains of ‘Trauma Dumping’ as Courtney likes to call it.

We did it, you did it, you managed to overcome your nerves on the day long enough to show the DE that you were safe and confident enough behind the wheel to be allowed to explore the roads on your own.

I really couldn’t be prouder, we’ve been through so much along the way and you are like one of the family now.

I know that our driving lessons have now come to an end but this is just the start of an amazing new chapter for you 🚗

Take care out there on those roads and we’ll see you soon 😊

This is an example of true perseverance, of someone that just didn’t give in and was determined to succeed, even though the hurdles appeared to be endless.
So so very proud and emotional with this result.
It makes it all worthwhile 🚗

18/09/2026

HUGE SHOUT OUT 📣📣📣
to Leah for Passing Her Driving Test ‘1st Time’ this afternoon 🎉🎉🎉🚗
With just a few DFs to note, a lovely drive at a challenging time of the week and with a meticulous DE, if you know, you know 👀

A lovely composed drive, a few nervy moments well contained but overall a fantastic result on a Friday!!💪🚗👏

The challenge today was to release me from the passenger seat in pursuit of freedom to explore and that’s just what you did!
No offence taken 🤣

You now get to drive on your own, be a taxi for football and siblings and get yourself to work, soooo many lifts to repay now 😬

We’ll keep in touch incase I need a lift 🤣 and I’ll see you tomorrow at footy.

So pleased for you and it was worth the wait in the end 🚗👏🎉😊

04/09/2026

HUGE SHOUT OUT 📣📣📣
to Callum for Passing His Driving Test Yesterday with less than a handful of DFs 👏🚗🎉🎉🎉

A great result with a lovely calm and confident drive 💪

One more box ticked off for you now moving forward, so I wish you the best of luck for the future.

Once you get back from your travels the search for a car is on so make sure that you get something safe and decent, not a cheap dinger that you keep going on about 😂

Hopefully see you out on the roads in a couple of months so take it steady, keep yourself safe and don’t forget to wave 👊

19/08/2026

A HUGE SHOUT OUT 📣📣📣
To Liam for smashing his Driving Test today with only 1Df!!!🎉🎉🎉

An amazing effort today and truly deserved 👏🚗

Right, where do I start…….

This deserves a very special mention as it has been a steady work in progress for over 2yrs!!

We’ve had highs, we’ve had lows and we’ve had some damn right rotten luck when it has come to test day, but the result today has made it all worthwhile 💪🎉🚗👏

Perseverance is the word of the day and boy has it been difficult at times, not the driving, the driving came fairly easy but the putting it all together on test day has really taken its toll, we’ve been so close a few times, extremely close another time and today it was amazing!!!!

I can’t express how pleased and proud I am of this young man today 😊
We didn’t give up even if you wanted to at times, I just wouldn’t let it happen, I didn’t give up and neither did you so the reward is proof that you can set your mind to anything
that you want to achieve 💪

This is just the beginning, your love of cars has been passed on by your Dad so now you can enjoy the perks of driving too and the freedom it provides 🚗

You will be massively missed on lessons as we have both gone on this epic journey together but finally you can get rid of me from your passenger seat!!
I told you that was the goal today and you did it so well, no offence taken 😂

Just got to keep yourself safe out there now and I’ll keep an eye out for you on my travels so don’t forget wave 👋

Enjoy your celebrations as you’ve earned them Pal 🎉🚗

18/08/2026

Great work, amazing result 👏🎉🚗

🚗💨 NOAH PASSED FIRST TIME! 🎉

What a journey this one has been!

Noah’s very first driving lesson was organised by his mum as a complete surprise for his birthday 🎁 — so you could say he didn’t exactly get much say in the matter! 😂

He started out as a really quiet, shy and nervous lad, but watching the transformation over the past 7 months has been brilliant.

From those early lessons where confidence was definitely something we were working on, to the driver sitting beside me today… you've grown massively, Noah. You've become a calm, capable and conscientious driver, and I couldn't be happier for you.

And then today you went and passed first time with just 4 driving faults! 👏🔥

We've had some cracking banter in the car over the past seven months, plenty of laughs, and I'm genuinely going to miss our weekly drives.

But that's the whole point, isn't it? Helping you build the skills and confidence to eventually not need me sat next to you.

And now you've got the freedom and independence to get out there and enjoy driving on your own. 🚘

Congratulations Noah — thoroughly deserved! 👏

Stay safe out there, enjoy the freedom… and DON'T FORGET TO WAVE! 👋😂

18/08/2026

HUGE SHOUT OUT 📣📣📣
to Henry for Passing His Driving Test on Monday 🎉🎉🎉💪

A great start to the week with just a few DFs but a very solid and composed drive 👏🚗

It’s been a pleasure mate and the banter will be missed on lessons but now that you have your freedom look after it 👍
I know this means a lot to you and you have worked hard to get ready for test so enjoy it but stay safe.

I’ll keep an eye out for you on the roads so don’t forget to wave and I’ll see you soon 👋

04/08/2026

HUGE SHOUT to Laila!!! 📣📣📣
Passing Her Practical Driving Test this morning with just 3x DFs 🎉🎉🎉👏🚗

I am so pleased for you today as the timing was perfect, conditions were great and you were excited to go to test 😊

A lovely calm and composed drive dealing with the road ahead and earning your freedom to explore.
You have throughly earned this and it was all meant to be this morning.
Very well done You 👏

Time to start car shopping now as exciting times ahead.
As always keep yourself safe out there, don’t forget to wave 👋 and I’ll see you soon 🚗

28/07/2026

Great result Guys 💪🎉🚗

🚨 HE'S ONLY GONE AND DONE IT! 🚨

A huge congratulations to Dontay on finally passing his driving test... on the 4th attempt! 😎👏

Before anyone starts counting... no, he wasn't trying to collect loyalty points from the DVSA. 😂

The first three tests were absolutely ruined by test day nerves. We all knew he could drive – the examiner just kept getting introduced to his anxious twin instead! Today, though, the real Dontay turned up, kept his cool, and absolutely nailed it. 💪

I'm genuinely buzzing for him. It takes some serious character to dust yourself off after disappointment, keep coming back, and get the job done.

Best of all, this pass isn't just about being able to nip to McDonald's at 11pm. 🍔 It's going to open up more opportunities with work and future-proof career choices for years to come. That's massive. 💯

Go and enjoy the freedom, mate. Just remember... you're not my pupil anymore, so if you forget your mirrors, that's officially someone else's problem! 😂

Top effort Dontay. Proper proud of you. 🚗💨

28/07/2026

Ditching that L Plate is such a good feeling!!
Well Done Sophia 👏🚗

28/07/2026

HUGE SHOUT OUT 📣📣📣
To Sophia for Passing her Driving Test ‘1st’ Time this morning with only 2Dfs!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Very well done You 👏😊

An early start this morning and a very late finish last night to get you 110% ready to go and you smashed it 💪

So pleased for you and very proud to help you achieve your independence 🚗

It is always sad to see a great student go but happy that this result is a game changer for you!!
You’ve worked so hard for this and thoroughly deserve it.

Just got to keep yourself safe out on the roads now and don’t forget to wave 👋 and I will hopefully see you out there soon 🚗