James Ellis Driver Training

During the practical test you will be asked a question about the vehicle and asked to carry out a task whilst driving. Here are a few videos to help explain a some of the questions/tasks.

Dear Customers.
The DVSA has just communicated with the Driver Training Industry regarding the UK government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy and driving lessons.
The DVSA are in the process of making test centres safe, providing their staff with PPE and confirming the amount of staff available for...

Hello Customers.
The Driver Training industry is processing information from the announcement made on Sunday 10th March. At the moment the industry is still in a similar position regarding safe working practices. As you are aware we are unable to carry out our work and maintain 2 metres for soci...

If you have a test coming up and you want to go over the Show Me Tell Me questions.
Here is a short video of the "show Me" questions. The vehicle is a Peugeot 208.

To all my customers.
Following the DVSA’s announcement to close test centres from Friday 20.03.20 for 12 weeks and with the recommendations from the Government regarding social distancing, I have decided to suspend lessons.
I will be in contact with you all to discuss your individual training pr...

A message to my customers.
Controlling the environment within the car from coughs and colds has always been a daily routine to protect myself and my customers.
Considering the current situation, I would like to reassure my customers that the hygiene regime has increased.
• I have hand sanitiser/a...

Feeling the heat? Finding ways to keep cool and comfortable whilst driving is important and although driving in flip flops isn't illegal in itself, wearing them could lead to a careless driving charge if they impede your ability to drive safely.

Rule 97 of the Highway Code, drivers are advised t...

If you have never driven a car before, the first lessons can be taken in a local large car park to learn the basic skills, before you start driving on the road. This could help boost your confidence before your lesson on a carefully selected quiet road. The space is generally available during ...