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– Ray Davis
We will be blogging about all things driving related. We will be keeping it informative and hopefully an interesting read for you.
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My name is Noel Gaughan
I run Intensive Courses,
I have been a driving instructor for over 25 years and I believe being a driving instructor is the best job in the world.
I have written for most of the driving instructor magazines in the UK.
Jeany Spark passes her driving test – Intensive Courses
Congratulations to english actress Jeany Spark on passing her practical test with help from her instructor Youssouf from Intensive Courses Driving School. Jeannette Spark is known for portraying Linda Wallander in the British television series Wallander on...
Liam Payne: One Direction Star is now a Driving Star
Congratulations to Liam Payne: One direction Star. Liam has passed his driving test at 3pm this Friday (31/01/2014) in Sidcup Southeast London, he passed with only 1 minor and passed first time, the examiner was impressed with his driving ability and learnt in 23...
Adele Adkins passes her driving test
Congratulations to Adele Adkins who passed her driving test at Sidcup South East London driving test centre Friday 11th October at 10:14 am on her first attempt "Noel is dumbledore of roads. Could not have done it without him and his jokes changed my life" - Adele...
Gemma Arterton star – Driving Success
The thought of learning to drive in London can be daunting, but if you pick the right driving school you can not only learn to be a very good safe driver but it can also be a lot of fun. One such person who learnt to drive in London was the actress Gemma Arterton star...
Local MP David Lammy passes driving test
Local MP...
Lara Stone Driving Test – Intensive Courses
Lara Stone passes her Driving Test with Intensive Courses - Intensive Driving Courses I have never driven before and I only started driving 8 days ago and have just passed my test, it hasn't sunk in yet, it's a great feeling, www.intensivecourses.co.uk is brilliant, I...
James McAvoy gears up and passes his Driving Test
As his pregnant wife Anne-Marie Duff made a stunning appearance at the Baftas, actor James McAvoy had other things on his mind. The star passed his driving test with flying colours at the weekend with Intensive Courses Driving School. Having taken just two...
Driving advice articles
These articles cover driving skills, safety, learning options, and common driving test topics.
How to Brake Safely on Wet Roads
Crash Courses and Intensive Driving Learning Explained
The Differences Between Good and Bad Driving Instructors
What Is Distracted Driving and Why It Is Dangerous
Driving Instructors – What They Do and How to Choose One
How to Drive Safely in the Rain and on Wet Roads
Driving Into Old Age – Staying Safe and Legal
What Happens If You Fail Your Driving Test
Driving Test Fraud – What It Is and Why It Matters
Driving Test Nerves – How Stress and Anxiety Affect Performance
Driving Test Waiting Times Explained
How Many Driving Lessons Will I Need
How to Teach Your Children to Drive Safely
Independent Driving Instructors – Pros and Cons
Motorway Driving Lessons Explained
Learning to Drive as an Older Learner
Online Theory Test Training Explained
What to Do After You Pass Your Driving Test
The Practical Driving Test Explained
Press Office and Media Information
Refresher Driving Courses – Who They Are For
How Driving Course Reviews Are Calculated
Tips for Safer Night-Time Driving
Semi-Intensive Driving Courses Explained
Taking a Driving Test in Summer – What to Expect
The Two-Second Rule for Safe Driving Distances
What to Expect from Top Quality Driving Lessons
Understanding and Avoiding Driving Test Faults
Last updated: 22/12/2025