A-Class Driving School
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Bristol's A-Class Driving School - DVSA approved and fully qualified driving instructors providing driving lessons across Bristol.
The military have been called in to help tackle the driving test backlog.
In the past year the drive to recruit more examiners has only yielded a net gain of 40.
The MoD will loan 36 driving instructors to the DVSA to help clear the backlog. How?
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In the past year the drive to recruit more examiners has only yielded a net gain of 40.
The MoD will loan 36 driving instructors to the DVSA to help clear the backlog. How?
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The military have been called in to help tackle the driving test backlog.
In the past year the drive to recruit more examiners has only yielded a net gain of 40.
The MoD will loan 36 driving instructors to the DVSA to help clear the backlog. How?
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
In the past year the drive to recruit more examiners has only yielded a net gain of 40.
The MoD will loan 36 driving instructors to the DVSA to help clear the backlog. How?
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
A colossal congratulations goes out this morning to Katie Huges, who passed her test with me last week over at Avonmouth test centre. Katie passed first time with just 3 minors a wonderful achievement.
Well done Katie, see you on the road!
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Well done Katie, see you on the road!
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December 15, 2025 at 6:38 AM
A colossal congratulations goes out this morning to Katie Huges, who passed her test with me last week over at Avonmouth test centre. Katie passed first time with just 3 minors a wonderful achievement.
Well done Katie, see you on the road!
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
Well done Katie, see you on the road!
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
Fun Fact Friday
More than 90% of road crashes are the result of human error or condition.
The vehicle and road surface make up the rest of what's responsible.
#FunFactFriday
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More than 90% of road crashes are the result of human error or condition.
The vehicle and road surface make up the rest of what's responsible.
#FunFactFriday
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December 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Fun Fact Friday
More than 90% of road crashes are the result of human error or condition.
The vehicle and road surface make up the rest of what's responsible.
#FunFactFriday
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
More than 90% of road crashes are the result of human error or condition.
The vehicle and road surface make up the rest of what's responsible.
#FunFactFriday
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
The BBC has discovered a network of touts working with driving instructors selling driving tests for huge profits. Instructors are selling their log in details for a £250 a month, for touts to use to book driving tests. These are then sold on for £500 a test!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Driving test touts offer instructors £250 monthly kickbacks
Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The BBC has discovered a network of touts working with driving instructors selling driving tests for huge profits. Instructors are selling their log in details for a £250 a month, for touts to use to book driving tests. These are then sold on for £500 a test!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
5 Star Review! Edouard G passed their driving test with me back in October and they were kind enough to leave this very 5 star testimonial. Thanks Ed once again for taking the time to write this for me.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:34 AM
5 Star Review! Edouard G passed their driving test with me back in October and they were kind enough to leave this very 5 star testimonial. Thanks Ed once again for taking the time to write this for me.
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www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
Fun Fact Friday
There are about 400,000 rear-end shunts (collisions) each year in the UK, accounting for 27% of all road accidents. Rear-end collisions account for about 75% of all bodily injury claims in accidents .
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#FunFactFriday
There are about 400,000 rear-end shunts (collisions) each year in the UK, accounting for 27% of all road accidents. Rear-end collisions account for about 75% of all bodily injury claims in accidents .
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
#FunFactFriday
December 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Fun Fact Friday
There are about 400,000 rear-end shunts (collisions) each year in the UK, accounting for 27% of all road accidents. Rear-end collisions account for about 75% of all bodily injury claims in accidents .
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
#FunFactFriday
There are about 400,000 rear-end shunts (collisions) each year in the UK, accounting for 27% of all road accidents. Rear-end collisions account for about 75% of all bodily injury claims in accidents .
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
#FunFactFriday
Quote of the day
I don't want to be political, but I'm not sure this famous quote is really true anymore.
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. (born October 31, 1931) is an American journalist, commentator, and former national evening news anchor.
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I don't want to be political, but I'm not sure this famous quote is really true anymore.
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. (born October 31, 1931) is an American journalist, commentator, and former national evening news anchor.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Quote of the day
I don't want to be political, but I'm not sure this famous quote is really true anymore.
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. (born October 31, 1931) is an American journalist, commentator, and former national evening news anchor.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
I don't want to be political, but I'm not sure this famous quote is really true anymore.
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. (born October 31, 1931) is an American journalist, commentator, and former national evening news anchor.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
A huge congratulations goes out this morning to Liv Patterson, who passed their driving test with me last week. Liv overcame her pre-test driving nerves to ace it when it mattered, passing first time with just 2 minors. What a wonderful achievement!
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December 1, 2025 at 6:28 AM
A huge congratulations goes out this morning to Liv Patterson, who passed their driving test with me last week. Liv overcame her pre-test driving nerves to ace it when it mattered, passing first time with just 2 minors. What a wonderful achievement!
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
In Great Britain in 2022, there were 106,004 reported road collisions, a rate of about 323 collisions per billion vehicle miles. These included 1,602 fatal collisions and 26,956 collisions involving killed or seriously injured (KSI) casualties.
#FunFactFriday
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#FunFactFriday
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November 28, 2025 at 6:29 AM
In Great Britain in 2022, there were 106,004 reported road collisions, a rate of about 323 collisions per billion vehicle miles. These included 1,602 fatal collisions and 26,956 collisions involving killed or seriously injured (KSI) casualties.
#FunFactFriday
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#FunFactFriday
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The changes
- Reducing the number of stops learners must make
- More time spent of higher speed roads
- Decreasing the frequency of emergency stops
- Giving examiners the power to increase the length of independent driving to between 20 to 40 minutes
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- Reducing the number of stops learners must make
- More time spent of higher speed roads
- Decreasing the frequency of emergency stops
- Giving examiners the power to increase the length of independent driving to between 20 to 40 minutes
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
The changes
- Reducing the number of stops learners must make
- More time spent of higher speed roads
- Decreasing the frequency of emergency stops
- Giving examiners the power to increase the length of independent driving to between 20 to 40 minutes
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
- Reducing the number of stops learners must make
- More time spent of higher speed roads
- Decreasing the frequency of emergency stops
- Giving examiners the power to increase the length of independent driving to between 20 to 40 minutes
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
A massive congratulations goes out to Sarah Webber, who passed her driving test with me last week. Sarah managed to hold her nerve and drive beautifully for the examiner, picking up just a few minors on her way around the test route.
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www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM
A massive congratulations goes out to Sarah Webber, who passed her driving test with me last week. Sarah managed to hold her nerve and drive beautifully for the examiner, picking up just a few minors on her way around the test route.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
Fun Fact Friday
In a 2023 survey, 57% of respondents agreed that speed limits should be enforced more strongly, and 56% of respondents agreed that everyone who speeds deserves to get caught. However, opinion was divided on what the default speed limit in built-up areas should be.
#FunFactFriday
In a 2023 survey, 57% of respondents agreed that speed limits should be enforced more strongly, and 56% of respondents agreed that everyone who speeds deserves to get caught. However, opinion was divided on what the default speed limit in built-up areas should be.
#FunFactFriday
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Fun Fact Friday
In a 2023 survey, 57% of respondents agreed that speed limits should be enforced more strongly, and 56% of respondents agreed that everyone who speeds deserves to get caught. However, opinion was divided on what the default speed limit in built-up areas should be.
#FunFactFriday
In a 2023 survey, 57% of respondents agreed that speed limits should be enforced more strongly, and 56% of respondents agreed that everyone who speeds deserves to get caught. However, opinion was divided on what the default speed limit in built-up areas should be.
#FunFactFriday
So much has happened in the past week .
DVSA announcers that they're not going to hit their target of resolving the backlog for a second a time.
Then, the DVSA CEO Loveday Ryder, steps down.
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DVSA announcers that they're not going to hit their target of resolving the backlog for a second a time.
Then, the DVSA CEO Loveday Ryder, steps down.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
So much has happened in the past week .
DVSA announcers that they're not going to hit their target of resolving the backlog for a second a time.
Then, the DVSA CEO Loveday Ryder, steps down.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
DVSA announcers that they're not going to hit their target of resolving the backlog for a second a time.
Then, the DVSA CEO Loveday Ryder, steps down.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
This 5 star review came in for Paul Hanley, back in Jan 2024 on FreeIndex, where we have over 400 of them!
If you're looking to lean of how to drive in Bristol, call today on 07837796842 to book your driving lessons.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
If you're looking to lean of how to drive in Bristol, call today on 07837796842 to book your driving lessons.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 AM
This 5 star review came in for Paul Hanley, back in Jan 2024 on FreeIndex, where we have over 400 of them!
If you're looking to lean of how to drive in Bristol, call today on 07837796842 to book your driving lessons.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
If you're looking to lean of how to drive in Bristol, call today on 07837796842 to book your driving lessons.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
A survey of 2,031 UK drivers and motorcyclists in 2023 found that 66.0% of the drivers surveyed said they always obey speed limits, but 32.3% admitted that they sometimes drive or ride faster than the limit, and 1.8% admitted that they often drive or ride faster than the limit.
#FunFactFriday
#FunFactFriday
November 14, 2025 at 6:36 AM
A survey of 2,031 UK drivers and motorcyclists in 2023 found that 66.0% of the drivers surveyed said they always obey speed limits, but 32.3% admitted that they sometimes drive or ride faster than the limit, and 1.8% admitted that they often drive or ride faster than the limit.
#FunFactFriday
#FunFactFriday
New blog!
Have you noticed how there are so many roadworks currently nation wide? There's a reason for it and someone you can blame. Read al about it here - tinyurl.com/yxwtrwbk
Have you noticed how there are so many roadworks currently nation wide? There's a reason for it and someone you can blame. Read al about it here - tinyurl.com/yxwtrwbk
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 AM
New blog!
Have you noticed how there are so many roadworks currently nation wide? There's a reason for it and someone you can blame. Read al about it here - tinyurl.com/yxwtrwbk
Have you noticed how there are so many roadworks currently nation wide? There's a reason for it and someone you can blame. Read al about it here - tinyurl.com/yxwtrwbk
Congratulations to Illona, who passed her driving test at Kingswood on Wednesday with just 4 driving faults.
If you're looking to learn manual in and around the Kingswood test area, why not give him a call on 07399901234.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
If you're looking to learn manual in and around the Kingswood test area, why not give him a call on 07399901234.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Congratulations to Illona, who passed her driving test at Kingswood on Wednesday with just 4 driving faults.
If you're looking to learn manual in and around the Kingswood test area, why not give him a call on 07399901234.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
If you're looking to learn manual in and around the Kingswood test area, why not give him a call on 07399901234.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
Fun Fact Friday
A survey of drivers in 2018 found that 9.3% of drivers admitted to breaking speed limits on purpose, and 26.3% of drivers admitted to breaking speed limits on purpose and by mistake.
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#FunFactFriday
A survey of drivers in 2018 found that 9.3% of drivers admitted to breaking speed limits on purpose, and 26.3% of drivers admitted to breaking speed limits on purpose and by mistake.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
#FunFactFriday
November 7, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Fun Fact Friday
A survey of drivers in 2018 found that 9.3% of drivers admitted to breaking speed limits on purpose, and 26.3% of drivers admitted to breaking speed limits on purpose and by mistake.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
#FunFactFriday
A survey of drivers in 2018 found that 9.3% of drivers admitted to breaking speed limits on purpose, and 26.3% of drivers admitted to breaking speed limits on purpose and by mistake.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
#FunFactFriday
Driving Instructors Wanted
A-Class Driving School is expanding and we need to recruit extra driving instructors to keep up with demand.
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A-Class Driving School is expanding and we need to recruit extra driving instructors to keep up with demand.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk/franchise
November 6, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Driving Instructors Wanted
A-Class Driving School is expanding and we need to recruit extra driving instructors to keep up with demand.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk/franchise
A-Class Driving School is expanding and we need to recruit extra driving instructors to keep up with demand.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk/franchise
A massive congratulations goes out this morning to Phillipa, for passing her driving test again! After a string of bad luck, Phillipa had to retake her test and once again passed at the first attempt and once again with ZERO minors.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
A massive congratulations goes out this morning to Phillipa, for passing her driving test again! After a string of bad luck, Phillipa had to retake her test and once again passed at the first attempt and once again with ZERO minors.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
Not such a fun fact this Friday, but an important one for road users to be aware of.
In 2019, exceeding the speed limit was a contributory factor in 21.7% of fatal motorcycle collisions and 8.2% of motorcycle collisions involving serious injury. This compares with 8.1% of fatal car collisions.
In 2019, exceeding the speed limit was a contributory factor in 21.7% of fatal motorcycle collisions and 8.2% of motorcycle collisions involving serious injury. This compares with 8.1% of fatal car collisions.
October 31, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Not such a fun fact this Friday, but an important one for road users to be aware of.
In 2019, exceeding the speed limit was a contributory factor in 21.7% of fatal motorcycle collisions and 8.2% of motorcycle collisions involving serious injury. This compares with 8.1% of fatal car collisions.
In 2019, exceeding the speed limit was a contributory factor in 21.7% of fatal motorcycle collisions and 8.2% of motorcycle collisions involving serious injury. This compares with 8.1% of fatal car collisions.
We have a new member of the team! Jake Harrison started fully teaching manual driving lessons this week in and around the Kingswood test centre vicinity. So if you live in the BS5/15/16/30/34 areas and need manual driving lessons, give him a try on 0739901234.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
We have a new member of the team! Jake Harrison started fully teaching manual driving lessons this week in and around the Kingswood test centre vicinity. So if you live in the BS5/15/16/30/34 areas and need manual driving lessons, give him a try on 0739901234.
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
A massive congratulations goes out this morning to Safiyyah Hayat, who passed her driving test this time last week. After a long wait for a test and a move to Swindon, she finally earned her licence and motoring independence!
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www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM
A massive congratulations goes out this morning to Safiyyah Hayat, who passed her driving test this time last week. After a long wait for a test and a move to Swindon, she finally earned her licence and motoring independence!
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
In Great Britain in 2022, 8.3% of cars on motorways and 17.1% of motorcycles on motorways usually exceeded the 70-mph speed limit by 10 mph or more. On 30-mph speed-limit roads, 12.5% of motorcycles and at least 4.4% of cars usually exceeded the speed limit by 10 mph or more.
#FunFactFriday
#FunFactFriday
October 24, 2025 at 5:29 AM
In Great Britain in 2022, 8.3% of cars on motorways and 17.1% of motorcycles on motorways usually exceeded the 70-mph speed limit by 10 mph or more. On 30-mph speed-limit roads, 12.5% of motorcycles and at least 4.4% of cars usually exceeded the speed limit by 10 mph or more.
#FunFactFriday
#FunFactFriday
The MP for Wakefield said "We have no current plans to open any further practical driving test centres, but we are committed to providing customers with the best service possible."
How can he say that with a straight face? The wait for a test is over 5 months!
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How can he say that with a straight face? The wait for a test is over 5 months!
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The MP for Wakefield said "We have no current plans to open any further practical driving test centres, but we are committed to providing customers with the best service possible."
How can he say that with a straight face? The wait for a test is over 5 months!
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk
How can he say that with a straight face? The wait for a test is over 5 months!
www.aclassdrivingschoolbristol.co.uk