Driving Test Success
IPSWICH
Congratulations To The Following Students That have All Gained Their Independence.
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Finley Osborn from Ipswich was really happy when he passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on 11th March 2026.
Now he has his full driving license he can drive himself to his football training and the home and away matches, as well as being able to get to the gym without having to catch the bus.
Well done Finley and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Cameron Firth from Ipswich.
A great result for Cameron Firth from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on 10th March 2026.
First thing on his to do list is to insure his car so he can get on the road and enjoy a bit more independence. The only problem he has now is finding somewhere to park when he drives himself to college.
Safe driving Cameron and all the best from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
You Could Be Next.
Finley Osborn from Ipswich was really happy when he passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on 11th March 2026.
Now he has his full driving license he can drive himself to his football training and the home and away matches, as well as being able to get to the gym without having to catch the bus.
Well done Finley and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Finley Osborn from Ipswich.
Finley Osborn from Ipswich was really happy when he passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on 11th March 2026.
Now he has his full driving license he can drive himself to his football training and the home and away matches, as well as being able to get to the gym without having to catch the bus.
Well done Finley and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Cameron Firth from Ipswich.
A great result for Cameron Firth from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on 10th March 2026.
First thing on his to do list is to insure his car so he can get on the road and enjoy a bit more independence. The only problem he has now is finding somewhere to park when he drives himself to college.
Safe driving Cameron and all the best from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Zakk Cornish from Ipswich.
A great day for Zakk Cornish from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test at his FIRST attempt on Friday 27th February 2026.
Zakk was delighted with his pass and getting a car as soon as he can is top of his priority list.
Well done Zakk and congratulations from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ellee Davey from Ipswich.
Congratulations to Ellee Davey from Ipswich for passing her practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on 16th February 2026.
Ellee was really pleased, she openly admitted not being too anxious about the test and it showed with her 1st time pass with only 1 minor driving fault.
She is going to get her car insured straight away and can now drive herself to work.
Well done Ellee and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Kieran Baker from Ipswich.
Well done to Kieran Baker from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on 6th February 2026.
He’s now going to insure his car as a full driving license holder and is looking forward to being able to drive himself to work and the pool for a swim.
Great job Kieran and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Sam Edmunds from Ipswich.
Sam Edmunds from Ipswich was delighted with his practical driving test pass at the FIRST attempt on 5th February 2026.
Sam didn’t have the best weather for a driving test in the rain, but he kept it nice and safe on his drive to get the result we wanted.
He now intends to start looking for a car to hone his new skill set.
Congratulations Sam and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ella Henshall from Ipswich.
Ella Henshall from Ipswich passed her practical driving test at her FIRST attempt with an excellent drive on Tuesday 3rd February 2026.
Ella was so pleased to overcome her nerves and pass first time. She can now take herself off to college and is able to take on more work, as she isn’t now reliant on her mum & dad or public transport.
Congratulations Ella, enjoy your driving and all the best from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Kieran Holland from Ipswich.
Kieran Holland from Ipswich was very pleased with his practical driving test pass on Sunday 1st February 2026, on his FIRST attempt.
He admitted he was quietly confident about the driving test and he backed it up with a good drive.
He is now going to look into buying a car instead of waiting around for public transport.
Congratulations Kieran and a big well done from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and all the team at Ability Driving School.
AJ from Ipswich.
Congratulations to AJ from Ipswich for passing his Automatic practical driving test at his FIRST attempt on Thursday 22nd January 2026.
He had a great drive on his test day and passed with only one minor driving fault.
Well done AJ, we hope your university studies go well and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Jay and the team at Ability Driving School.
Zach Van Seggelen from Ipswich.
Well done to Zach Van Seggelen from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test on Thursday 22nd January 2026.
He was pleased with his pass, he had a really nice drive and passed with only two minor driving faults.
He can now reinsure his car to a full driving licence holder, then with mates find the nearest drive through.
Congratulations Zach and all the best from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and all the team at Ability Driving School.
Sophia Waterer from Ipswich.
A fabulous drive for Sophia Waterer from Ipswich when she passed her practical driving test on Monday 8th December 2025.
Now she has her full driving licence it means she can now drive herself, so mum and dad are now redundant!
Congratulations Sophia and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Adrian Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Brandon Deamer from Ipswich.
Well done to Brandon Deamer from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt with a brilliant drive on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.
Brandon was so pleased to pass first time as this means he can now take his wife and little one for days out and not rely on public transport.
Enjoy your days out with your family Brandon and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Leila Cabras from Ipswich.
Well done to Leila Cabras from Ipswich who passed her practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Wednesday 26th November 2025.
Leila had a brilliant drive and was so relieved that she passed first time, and now she can drive herself to university to finish her teaching degree.
Good luck with your degree Leila and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
George Rush from Ipswich.
A great start to the day for George Rush from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test on Wednesday 26th November 2025.
On a horrible morning of wet and foggy weather he managed to deal with the conditions and get the result we wanted. There was no time for celebrations though as he had to go straight to work after.
Well done George, see you on the road soon and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ada Forsdyke of Ipswich.
A great start to the day for Ada Forsdyke from Ipswich (Stowmarket), when she passed her practical driving test on Thursday 13th November 2025 , with a brilliant drive and only one minor driving fault.
Ada was so excited when she passed and delighted that she can now drive herself to college and work.
Congratulations Ada and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Tyler Page from Ipswich.
A early morning start didn’t put off Tyler Page from Ipswich from passing his practical driving test on Thursday 6th November 2025.
Tyler was absolutely delighted with his pass, but is in two minds as to whether he is going to get a car or not straight away.
Congratulations Tyler and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Lewis Lowe from Ipswich.
Lewis Lowe from Ipswich was thrilled with his practical driving test pass at the FIRST attempt on Tuesday 4th November 2025.
He had a very good drive with only 2 minor driving faults.
He now intends to reinsure his car to a full driving license holder, then he will be able to drive himself to Ipswich Town’s away football matches instead of taking the coach.
Well done Lewis and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ruby Gooden from Ipswich.
Well done to Ruby Gooden from Ipswich who passed her practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Friday 30th October 2025, a brilliant drive and with only two minor driving faults.
Ruby was so excited she passed first time as this means she can now drive herself to college and work.
Congratulations Ruby and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Maddie Catling from Ipswich.
Maddie Catling from Ipswich was thrilled with her practical driving test pass on Friday 24th October 2025, at her 1st attempt.
She had a cracking drive with only 1 minor driving fault. The next stage is looking for a reliable car so she can use her new skill to drive her children about.
Congratulations Maddie and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Phoebe Foreman from Ipswich.
Phoebe Foreman from Ipswich was really pleased with her practical driving test pass at her FIRST attempt on Monday 13th October 2025.
Phoebe had an early test but traffic was not too bad and she dealt with it all well, and took in her stride.
She will now get her car insured as a full driving licence holder then go and enjoy her new freedom and independence.
Congratulations Phoebe and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
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A huge well done to George Collins from Ipswich for passing his practical driving test on his FIRST attempt on Thursday 9th October 2025.
He had a cracking drive with only one minor driving fault, he took it all in his stride and did exactly what he needed to do to get the result we all wanted.
He intends to insure his car soon and then start driving himself to football.
Congratulations George and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Krystle Thorby from Ipswich
Well done to Krystle Thorby from Ipswich who passed her practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Thursday 2nd October 2025.
Krystle was nervous but managed to keep the nerves at bay, she admitted she had a little wobble halfway round the route but deep breaths and calming down helped her complete it.
She is now insuring her car as a full licence holder and drive about on her own.
We hope you enjoy driving Krystle and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Sam Reeder of Ipswich.
Well done to Sam Reeder from Ipswich who was pleased with his FIRST time pass on Tuesday 30th September 2025.
He kept his nerve and had a good drive to pass the test. He is in no hurry to buy a car but will start looking.
Congratulations Sam and all the best from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Nicole Bridges from Ipswich.
Congratulations to Nicole Bridges from Ipswich who passed her practical driving test on Friday 19th September 2025.
Now she has her full driving license she will be looking for a car, so she can get herself on the road.
Well done Nicole and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Adrian Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Gurmukh Singh of Ipswich.
A great start to the day for Gurmukh Singh from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test on Monday 8th September 2025.
He is looking forward to buying a car with his dad’s help and getting on the road and driving himself to college.
Great job Gurmukh and congratulations from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Amelie Underhill Gunner from Ipswich.
Amelie Underhill Gunner from Ipswich was really pleased with her practical driving test pass at the FIRST attempt on Monday 8th September 2025.
She is now going off to university and is possibly looking for a car to take with her.
Well done Amelie and congratulations from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Evan Cooper of Ipswich.
Congratulations to Evan Cooper of Ipswich who was really pleased with his practical driving test pass at his FIRST attempt on Saturday 30th August 2025.
He went into the test very nervous but managed to use his skill and built up knowledge to crack it.
His intention is to start looking for a car, so he won’t need to cycle to work.
Well done Evan, good luck with the search for a car, and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Omar Ali of Ipswich.
Well done Omar Ali of Ipswich who passed his practical driving test on his FIRST attempt on Sunday 24th August 2025.
Having a full driving license will help him with work as well as enabling him to get a car to take his family out.
We hope you find a suitable car soon Omar, and all the best from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School, see you on the road soon.
Debora Harris of Ipswich.
Debora Harris from Ipswich was over the moon with her practical driving test pass on her FIRST attempt.on Sunday 24th August 2025.
She looked calm with the driving test but did admit the nerves were jangling a little bit. However she had a good drive and passed with only 2 minor driving faults, taking it all in her stride.
Next thing is insuring her car to a full licence holder and enjoying the driving she will now be doing.
Well done Debora and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Jack Simmons from Ipswich.
A great day for Jack Simmons from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test on Thursday 14th August 2025, with only two minor driving faults.
Jack was so pleased to have passed as this now means he can take on extra shifts at work.
Well done Jack and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Emily Croft from Ipswich.
Emily Croft from Ipswich was very happy with her practical driving test FIRST time pass on Saturday 9th August 2025.
She was excited about doing the test but still had nerves, however she managed to control them and have a good drive with only a couple of minor driving faults.
She can now insure her car and use it to drive to work instead of walking or waiting for a lift.
Congratulations Emily and all the best with your driving from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Jordan Bolt from Ipswich.
Congratulations to Jordan Bolt from Ipswich for passing her practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Monday 4th August 2025.
Jordan was so delighted that she passed her test as this will help her with her future career as a paramedic.
Well done Jordan, we are glad we could help you on your way to a very important profession, and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Phoebe Knowles from Ipswich.
A big well done to Phoebe Knowles from Ipswich for passing her practical driving test on Monday 28th July 2028.
She was really happy with her pass and is looking forward to getting her car insured, when she has done that she is going to pick her friend up and go for a meal to celebrate.
Congratulations Phoebe, enjoy your meal, and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Drew Hunting from Ipswich.
Drew Hunting from Ipswich was absolutely thrilled when he passed his practical driving test on his FIRST attempt on Monday 21st July 2025.
He is looking forward to getting on the road, driving himself to school and meeting his friends instead of having to cycle everywhere.
Great job Drew, we hope you fulfill your ambitions of running in the London marathon next year with your dad, with best regards from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Alyssa from Ipswich.
Congratulations to Alyssa from Ipswich for passing her Automatic practical driving test on her FIRST attempt on Monday 14th July 2025.
Alyssa has been attending Suffolk University but when her course is over she will be able to drive herself home now.
Well done and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Jay and all the team at Ability Driving School.
Cory Mills of Ipswich.
Cory Mills from Ipswich was absolutely delighted with his practical driving test pass on Friday 4th July 2025, on his FIRST attempt.
Once he can get a car he is looking forward to being able to take his family for days out as well as being able to go fishing wherever he wants, without waiting for someone to drive him.
Great job Cory, enjoy your independence and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Billy Collis from Ipswich.
A good day for Billy Collis from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Monday 23rd June 2025.
Billy had previously had taken a driving test unsuccessfully a few years ago with another driving school, but passed on his FIRST attempt with us.
He is now going car shopping and will hopefully be on the road soon so he can drive to Norfolk to visit his girlfriend.
Well done Billy and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Cian Stoggles from Ipswich.
Well done to Cian Stoggles from Ipswich for passing his practical driving test on his FIRST attempt.on Thursday 19th June 2025,
Cian was looking forward to his driving test and got a well deserved first time pass. Traffic was busy going back to the test centre but he kept his concentration and dealt with it well.
Next on his list is buying a car and enjoying his freedom when out and about.
Congratulations Cian and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Katie Christison from Ipswich.
A brilliant drive from Katie Christison from Ipswich saw her pass her practical driving test on Monday 16th June 2025, at the FIRST attempt and with ZERO minor driving faults.
Katie was really happy that she passed and she can drive herself around without relying on the bus, that is if she can persuade her brother to let her have the car that she is going to share with him!
Congratulations Katie, that is all your exams and driving test done before the summer holidays, so you can relax now and enjoy your driving, all the best from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ollie Till from Ipswich.
Congratulations to Ollie Till from Ipswich who was over the moon with his practical driving test pass at the FIRST attempt on Wednesday 4th June 2025.
He used all his skill and knowledge he had gained from his driving lessons to get him through the driving test with only 1 minor driving fault.
Ollie now intends to insure his car so he can get on the road and enjoy his independence now he is a full driving licence holder.
Well done Ollie and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Orla Holland from Ipswich.
Orla Holland from Ipswich was over the moon with her 1st time practical driving test pass on Wednesday 30th April 2025.
She kept control of the nerves and put her training and knowledge to good use to get the result we wanted.
Orla can now start looking for a car, she really wants a Skoda Yeti, so good luck in your search.
Congratulations Orla and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Jack Phillips from Ipswich.
A great day for Jack Phillips from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Monday 28th April 2025.
All being well he is going to get insured on his mum’s car so he can get on the road asap.
Also with several exams coming in the next few weeks, he is happy he is not having to worry anymore about his driving test and can concentrate on his college work.
Well done Jack, we hope your exams go well and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ewan Niblock from Ipswich.
Congratulations to Ewan Niblock from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test on Thursday 17th April 2025.
He is looking forward to being independent now he is able to drive himself to sixth form and to work.
Well done Ewan and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Adrian Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Lily Boynton from Ipswich.
A brilliant drive for Lily Boynton from Ipswich when she passed her practical driving test with ZERO errors on Wednesday 9th April 2025 , a fantastic result.
Now she has her full driving license it means her mum does not need to take her to work anymore.
Congratulations Lily and a big well done from your Driving Instructor Adrian Trevaskis and all the team at Ability Driving School.
Sophie Bingham from Ipswich.
Sophie Bingham from Ipswich was very pleased when she passed her practical driving test at her FIRST attempt on 1st April 2025.
She kept her nerve to only collect 1 minor driving fault on her drive around her test route.
The next thing she intends to do is insure her car to a full driving licence holder and do a surprise visit to her Dad.
Congratulations Sophie and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School, we are sure your Dad will be delighted for you when you visit!.
Reuben Claxton from Ipswich.
Well done to Reuben Claxton from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Saturday 29th March 2025.
Reuben was so delighted to pass his driving test first time, as this will help him with his career as a tree surgeon.
Great job Reuben and all the best from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Emily Davies from Ipswich.
Huge congratulations to Emily Davies from Ipswich for passing her practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Monday 24th March 2025.
She openly admitted that she wasn’t as nervous as expected and kept calm, putting her training and built up knowledge to the test.
Over the next few weeks Emily is taking her Grandad to Great Yarmouth to relive some of her youthful memories, the difference this time is Emily is driving.
Enjoy your time at the seaside Emily and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Luke from Ipswich.
A big well done to Luke from Ipswich for passing his Automatic practical driving test with ZERO minor driving faults on Friday 14th March 2025.
Congratulations Luke and all the best from your Driving Instructor and all the team at Ability Driving School.
Logan Vickers from Ipswich.
A huge well done to Logan Vickers from Ipswich for passing his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Monday 11th March 2025.
The occasion didn’t overwhelm him which was good, it left him to concentrate on his planning and the knowledge he had gained from his driving lessons to pass his test.
Logan can now get to and from work and college without relying on public transport.
Congratulations Logan and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and all the team at Ability Driving School.
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Finley Osborn from Ipswich.
Finley Osborn from Ipswich was really happy when he passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on 11th March 2026.
Now he has his full driving license he can drive himself to his football training and the home and away matches, as well as being able to get to the gym without having to catch the bus.
Well done Finley and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Cameron Firth from Ipswich.
A great result for Cameron Firth from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on 10th March 2026.
First thing on his to do list is to insure his car so he can get on the road and enjoy a bit more independence. The only problem he has now is finding somewhere to park when he drives himself to college.
Safe driving Cameron and all the best from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Zakk Cornish from Ipswich.
A great day for Zakk Cornish from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test at his FIRST attempt on Friday 27th February 2026.
Zakk was delighted with his pass and getting a car as soon as he can is top of his priority list.
Well done Zakk and congratulations from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ellee Davey from Ipswich.
Kieran Baker from Ipswich.
Well done to Kieran Baker from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on 6th February 2026.
He’s now going to insure his car as a full driving license holder and is looking forward to being able to drive himself to work and the pool for a swim.
Great job Kieran and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Sam Edmunds from Ipswich.
Sam Edmunds from Ipswich was delighted with his practical driving test pass at the FIRST attempt on 5th February 2026.
Sam didn’t have the best weather for a driving test in the rain, but he kept it nice and safe on his drive to get the result we wanted.
He now intends to start looking for a car to hone his new skill set.
Congratulations Sam and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ella Henshall from Ipswich.
Ella Henshall from Ipswich passed her practical driving test at her FIRST attempt with an excellent drive on Tuesday 3rd February 2026.
Ella was so pleased to overcome her nerves and pass first time. She can now take herself off to college and is able to take on more work, as she isn’t now reliant on her mum & dad or public transport.
Congratulations Ella, enjoy your driving and all the best from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Kieran Holland from Ipswich.
Kieran Holland from Ipswich was very pleased with his practical driving test pass on Sunday 1st February 2026, on his FIRST attempt.
He admitted he was quietly confident about the driving test and he backed it up with a good drive.
He is now going to look into buying a car instead of waiting around for public transport.
Congratulations Kieran and a big well done from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and all the team at Ability Driving School.
AJ from Ipswich.
Congratulations to AJ from Ipswich for passing his Automatic practical driving test at his FIRST attempt on Thursday 22nd January 2026.
He had a great drive on his test day and passed with only one minor driving fault.
Well done AJ, we hope your university studies go well and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Jay and the team at Ability Driving School.
Zach Van Seggelen from Ipswich.
Well done to Zach Van Seggelen from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test on Thursday 22nd January 2026.
He was pleased with his pass, he had a really nice drive and passed with only two minor driving faults.
He can now reinsure his car to a full driving licence holder, then with mates find the nearest drive through.
Congratulations Zach and all the best from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and all the team at Ability Driving School.
Sophia Waterer from Ipswich.
A fabulous drive for Sophia Waterer from Ipswich when she passed her practical driving test on Monday 8th December 2025.
Now she has her full driving licence it means she can now drive herself, so mum and dad are now redundant!
Congratulations Sophia and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Adrian Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Brandon Deamer from Ipswich.
Well done to Brandon Deamer from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt with a brilliant drive on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.
Brandon was so pleased to pass first time as this means he can now take his wife and little one for days out and not rely on public transport.
Enjoy your days out with your family Brandon and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Leila Cabras from Ipswich.
Well done to Leila Cabras from Ipswich who passed her practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Wednesday 26th November 2025.
Leila had a brilliant drive and was so relieved that she passed first time, and now she can drive herself to university to finish her teaching degree.
Good luck with your degree Leila and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
George Rush from Ipswich.
A great start to the day for George Rush from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test on Wednesday 26th November 2025.
On a horrible morning of wet and foggy weather he managed to deal with the conditions and get the result we wanted. There was no time for celebrations though as he had to go straight to work after.
Well done George, see you on the road soon and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ada Forsdyke of Ipswich.
A great start to the day for Ada Forsdyke from Ipswich (Stowmarket), when she passed her practical driving test on Thursday 13th November 2025 , with a brilliant drive and only one minor driving fault.
Ada was so excited when she passed and delighted that she can now drive herself to college and work.
Congratulations Ada and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Tyler Page from Ipswich.
A early morning start didn’t put off Tyler Page from Ipswich from passing his practical driving test on Thursday 6th November 2025.
Tyler was absolutely delighted with his pass, but is in two minds as to whether he is going to get a car or not straight away.
Congratulations Tyler and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Lewis Lowe from Ipswich.
Lewis Lowe from Ipswich was thrilled with his practical driving test pass at the FIRST attempt on Tuesday 4th November 2025.
He had a very good drive with only 2 minor driving faults.
He now intends to reinsure his car to a full driving license holder, then he will be able to drive himself to Ipswich Town’s away football matches instead of taking the coach.
Well done Lewis and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ruby Gooden from Ipswich.
Well done to Ruby Gooden from Ipswich who passed her practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Friday 30th October 2025, a brilliant drive and with only two minor driving faults.
Ruby was so excited she passed first time as this means she can now drive herself to college and work.
Congratulations Ruby and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Maddie Catling from Ipswich.
Maddie Catling from Ipswich was thrilled with her practical driving test pass on Friday 24th October 2025, at her 1st attempt.
She had a cracking drive with only 1 minor driving fault. The next stage is looking for a reliable car so she can use her new skill to drive her children about.
Congratulations Maddie and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Phoebe Foreman from Ipswich.
Phoebe Foreman from Ipswich was really pleased with her practical driving test pass at her FIRST attempt on Monday 13th October 2025.
Phoebe had an early test but traffic was not too bad and she dealt with it all well, and took in her stride.
She will now get her car insured as a full driving licence holder then go and enjoy her new freedom and independence.
Congratulations Phoebe and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
George Collins from Ipswich.
A huge well done to George Collins from Ipswich for passing his practical driving test on his FIRST attempt on Thursday 9th October 2025.
He had a cracking drive with only one minor driving fault, he took it all in his stride and did exactly what he needed to do to get the result we all wanted.
He intends to insure his car soon and then start driving himself to football.
Congratulations George and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Krystle Thorby from Ipswich
Well done to Krystle Thorby from Ipswich who passed her practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Thursday 2nd October 2025.
Krystle was nervous but managed to keep the nerves at bay, she admitted she had a little wobble halfway round the route but deep breaths and calming down helped her complete it.
She is now insuring her car as a full licence holder and drive about on her own.
We hope you enjoy driving Krystle and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Sam Reeder of Ipswich.
Well done to Sam Reeder from Ipswich who was pleased with his FIRST time pass on Tuesday 30th September 2025.
He kept his nerve and had a good drive to pass the test. He is in no hurry to buy a car but will start looking.
Congratulations Sam and all the best from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Nicole Bridges from Ipswich.
Congratulations to Nicole Bridges from Ipswich who passed her practical driving test on Friday 19th September 2025.
Now she has her full driving license she will be looking for a car, so she can get herself on the road.
Well done Nicole and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Adrian Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Gurmukh Singh of Ipswich
A great start to the day for Gurmukh Singh from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test on Monday 8th September 2025.
He is looking forward to buying a car with his dad’s help and getting on the road and driving himself to college.
Great job Gurmukh and congratulations from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Amelie Underhill Gunner from Ipswich.
Amelie Underhill Gunner from Ipswich was really pleased with her practical driving test pass at the FIRST attempt on Monday 8th September 2025.
She is now going off to university and is possibly looking for a car to take with her.
Well done Amelie and congratulations from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Evan Cooper of Ipswich.
Congratulations to Evan Cooper of Ipswich who was really pleased with his practical driving test pass at his FIRST attempt on Saturday 30th August 2025.
He went into the test very nervous but managed to use his skill and built up knowledge to crack it.
His intention is to start looking for a car, so he won’t need to cycle to work.
Well done Evan, good luck with the search for a car, and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Omar Ali of Ipswich.
Well done Omar Ali of Ipswich who passed his practical driving test on his FIRST attempt on Sunday 24th August 2025.
Having a full driving license will help him with work as well as enabling him to get a car to take his family out.
We hope you find a suitable car soon Omar, and all the best from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School, see you on the road soon.
Debora Harris of Ipswich.
Debora Harris from Ipswich was over the moon with her practical driving test pass on her FIRST attempt.on Sunday 24th August 2025.
She looked calm with the driving test but did admit the nerves were jangling a little bit. However she had a good drive and passed with only 2 minor driving faults, taking it all in her stride.
Next thing is insuring her car to a full licence holder and enjoying the driving she will now be doing.
Well done Debora and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Jack Simmons from Ipswich.
A great day for Jack Simmons from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test on Thursday 14th August 2025, with only two minor driving faults.
Jack was so pleased to have passed as this now means he can take on extra shifts at work.
Well done Jack and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Emily Croft from Ipswich.
Emily Croft from Ipswich was very happy with her practical driving test FIRST time pass on Saturday 9th August 2025.
She was excited about doing the test but still had nerves, however she managed to control them and have a good drive with only a couple of minor driving faults.
She can now insure her car and use it to drive to work instead of walking or waiting for a lift.
Congratulations Emily and all the best with your driving from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Jordan Bolt from Ipswich.
Congratulations to Jordan Bolt from Ipswich for passing her practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Monday 4th August 2025.
Jordan was so delighted that she passed her test as this will help her with her future career as a paramedic.
Well done Jordan, we are glad we could help you on your way to a very important profession, and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Phoebe Knowles from Ipswich.
A big well done to Phoebe Knowles from Ipswich for passing her practical driving test on Monday 28th July 2028.
She was really happy with her pass and is looking forward to getting her car insured, when she has done that she is going to pick her friend up and go for a meal to celebrate.
Congratulations Phoebe, enjoy your meal, and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Drew Hunting from Ipswich.
Drew Hunting from Ipswich was absolutely thrilled when he passed his practical driving test on his FIRST attempt on Monday 21st July 2025.
He is looking forward to getting on the road, driving himself to school and meeting his friends instead of having to cycle everywhere.
Great job Drew, we hope you fulfill your ambitions of running in the London marathon next year with your dad, with best regards from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Alyssa from Ipswich.
Congratulations to Alyssa from Ipswich for passing her Automatic practical driving test on her FIRST attempt on Monday 14th July 2025.
Alyssa has been attending Suffolk University but when her course is over she will be able to drive herself home now.
Well done and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Jay and all the team at Ability Driving School.
Cory Mills from Ipswich.
Cory Mills from Ipswich was absolutely delighted with his practical driving test pass on Friday 4th July 2025, on his FIRST attempt.
Once he can get a car he is looking forward to being able to take his family for days out as well as being able to go fishing wherever he wants, without waiting for someone to drive him.
Great job Cory, enjoy your independence and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Billy Collis from Ipswich.
A good day for Billy Collis from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Monday 23rd June 2025.
Billy had previously had taken a driving test unsuccessfully a few years ago with another driving school, but passed on his FIRST attempt with us.
He is now going car shopping and will hopefully be on the road soon so he can drive to Norfolk to visit his girlfriend.
Well done Billy and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Cian Stoggles from Ipswich.
Well done to Cian Stoggles from Ipswich for passing his practical driving test on his FIRST attempt.on Thursday 19th June 2025,
Cian was looking forward to his driving test and got a well deserved first time pass. Traffic was busy going back to the test centre but he kept his concentration and dealt with it well.
Next on his list is buying a car and enjoying his freedom when out and about.
Congratulations Cian and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Katie Christison from Ipswich.
A brilliant drive from Katie Christison from Ipswich saw her pass her practical driving test on Monday 16th June 2025, at the FIRST attempt and with ZERO minor driving faults.
Katie was really happy that she passed and she can drive herself around without relying on the bus, that is if she can persuade her brother to let her have the car that she is going to share with him!
Congratulations Katie, that is all your exams and driving test done before the summer holidays, so you can relax now and enjoy your driving, all the best from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ollie Till from Ipswich.
Congratulations to Ollie Till from Ipswich who was over the moon with his practical driving test pass at the FIRST attempt on Wednesday 4th June 2025.
He used all his skill and knowledge he had gained from his driving lessons to get him through the driving test with only 1 minor driving fault.
Ollie now intends to insure his car so he can get on the road and enjoy his independence now he is a full driving licence holder.
Well done Ollie and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Orla Holland from Ipswich.
Orla Holland from Ipswich was over the moon with her 1st time practical driving test pass on Wednesday 30th April 2025.
She kept control of the nerves and put her training and knowledge to good use to get the result we wanted.
Orla can now start looking for a car, she really wants a Skoda Yeti, so good luck in your search.
Congratulations Orla and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School
Jack Phillips from Ipswich.
A great day for Jack Phillips from Ipswich when he passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Monday 28th April 2025.
All being well he is going to get insured on his mum’s car so he can get on the road asap.
Also with several exams coming in the next few weeks, he is happy he is not having to worry anymore about his driving test and can concentrate on his college work.
Well done Jack, we hope your exams go well and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Ian Mills and the team at Ability Driving School.
Ewan Niblock from Ipswich.
Congratulations to Ewan Niblock from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test on Thursday 17th April 2025.
He is looking forward to being independent now he is able to drive himself to sixth form and to work.
Well done Ewan and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Adrian Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Lily Boynton from Ipswich.
A brilliant drive for Lily Boynton from Ipswich when she passed her practical driving test with ZERO errors on Wednesday 9th April 2025 , a fantastic result.
Now she has her full driving license it means her mum does not need to take her to work anymore.
Congratulations Lily and a big well done from your Driving Instructor Adrian Trevaskis and all the team at Ability Driving School.
Sophie Bingham from Ipswich.
Sophie Bingham from Ipswich was very pleased when she passed her practical driving test at her FIRST attempt on 1st April 2025.
She kept her nerve to only collect 1 minor driving fault on her drive around her test route.
The next thing she intends to do is insure her car to a full driving licence holder and do a surprise visit to her Dad.
Congratulations Sophie and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School, we are sure your Dad will be delighted for you when you visit!.
Reuben Claxton from Ipswich.
Well done to Reuben Claxton from Ipswich who passed his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Saturday 29th March 2025.
Reuben was so delighted to pass his driving test first time, as this will help him with his career as a tree surgeon.
Great job Reuben and all the best from your Driving Instructor Ed Trevaskis and the team at Ability Driving School.
Emily Davies from Ipswich.
Huge congratulations to Emily Davies from Ipswich for passing her practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Monday 24th March 2025.
She openly admitted that she wasn’t as nervous as expected and kept calm, putting her training and built up knowledge to the test.
Over the next few weeks Emily is taking her Grandad to Great Yarmouth to relive some of her youthful memories, the difference this time is Emily is driving.
Enjoy your time at the seaside Emily and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and the team at Ability Driving School.
Luke from Ipswich.
A big well done to Luke from Ipswich for passing his Automatic practical driving test with ZERO minor driving faults on Friday 14th March 2025.
Congratulations Luke and all the best from your Driving Instructor and all the team at Ability Driving School.
Logan Vickers from Ipswich.
A huge well done to Logan Vickers from Ipswich for passing his practical driving test at the FIRST attempt on Monday 11th March 2025.
The occasion didn’t overwhelm him which was good, it left him to concentrate on his planning and the knowledge he had gained from his driving lessons to pass his test.
Logan can now get to and from work and college without relying on public transport.
Congratulations Logan and best wishes from your Driving Instructor Mark Banyard and all the team at Ability Driving School.