A great first time pass for Mark with Alpha Driving School
A great first time pass for Mark with Alpha Driving School
Daniel had been preparing for his driving test diligently over several months. His choice of instructor, Phillip from Alpha Driving School, proved to be a wise decision. Phillip's professional approach and patient teaching style enabled Daniel to gain confidence behind the wheel quickly. Their lessons, conducted primarily in the Lee on the Solent area, offered a comprehensive learning environment that included a variety of road types and traffic conditions.
The Lee on the Solent driving test centre is known for its balanced test routes, combining both residential streets and busier roads, which gave Daniel a thorough practical experience. During his lessons, Phillip emphasised essential manoeuvres such as parallel parking, three-point turns, and emergency stops. They also practiced controlled stops and independent driving, helping Daniel become adept at following road signs and navigating with minimal guidance.
Phillip’s tailored instruction meant every lesson targeted Daniel’s weak spots, allowing for meaningful improvements each week. This personalised approach helped Daniel build the necessary skills and composure for test day. His confidence grew substantially, especially when handling complex situations such as roundabouts and dual carriageways common in Hampshire.
On the morning of his test, Daniel arrived at the Lee on the Solent driving test centre feeling composed but alert. Phillip accompanied him for a brief last-minute revision and words of encouragement. The calm and supportive presence of his instructor helped ease Daniel’s nerves, ensuring that he was mentally prepared to perform at his best.
During the test, Daniel demonstrated careful observation at junctions and maintained safe following distances consistently. The examiner was impressed with how smoothly Daniel managed lane changes and maintained appropriate speeds throughout the routes. His clutch control and smooth gear changes further highlighted his competence as a driver.
When it came to the manoeuvres, Daniel completed the parallel park with ease, showing excellent spatial awareness and control. His reverse around a corner was equally well-executed, reflecting the meticulous practice he had done with Phillip. These key skills played a significant role in the examiner’s positive assessment.
Independent driving accounted for a portion of the test, during which Daniel followed directions confidently without hesitation. His ability to stay calm in unfamiliar situations demonstrated his readiness to drive unsupervised on public roads. Phillip’s emphasis on situational awareness was evident in how Daniel handled pedestrian crossings and roundabouts.
The test concluded without any major faults, and Daniel was informed shortly after that he had passed first time. A great sense of achievement washed over him as he realised the effort he had made was rewarded. Passing at the Lee on the Solent driving test centre marked an important milestone in his life.
Phillip congratulated Daniel, expressing pride in his steady progression and readiness to embark on independent driving. The partnership between student and instructor was clearly successful, and Daniel’s positive experience highlighted the quality of instruction offered by Alpha Driving School.
Having passed his test first time, Daniel looked forward to the freedom and responsibility that comes with driving. Thanks to Phillip’s expert guidance, he was well-equipped with the skills and confidence needed to drive safely on UK roads, starting with the familiar routes around Lee on the Solent and beyond.
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Ellie took her driving lessons with Alpha Driving School, which is based in Portsmouth. Find out more about us at our website www.LearnToDriveWithAlpha.co.uk
