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admin: Posted on 17 May 2013 14:22
Congratulations to Becky, Laura & Gemma who all passed their driving tests in Ballymena this week ...wishing you all many years of safe and happy motoring! |
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admin: Posted on 11 May 2013 15:37
Congratulations to Darryl, Jamie & Nicole who all passed their driving tests 1st time in Ballymena this week ...well done folks! |
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adminJoe: Posted on 31 December 2012 18:08
Joe's Driver Training - driving lessons in Ballymena to suit all levels of ability! To book your driving lessons in Ballymena call 07799 497 471 today! |
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adminJoe: Posted on 18 February 2012 17:27
Your 1st Driving Lesson! If you are new to driving lessons you may not know what to expect, or how to prepare yourself for your 1st session behind the wheel of a car. Reading through the following questions and answers could help you to avoid some of the pitfalls and make your 1st driving lesson run a little more smoothly. Do I need to pass the theory test before I can take driving lessons? No, if you are 17 or older and hold a valid provisional driving licence entitling you to drive a car (category B) you have all you need to begin driving lessons on the road. Your driving instructor will advise you about ways to prepare for your theory test. Joe's Driver Training offers free theory support including free theory test pro ...free to anyone who wants to study for the theory! Please feel free to use this service! What should I bring with me? You should bring both parts of your provisional driving licence! You should also check beforehand that you have signed your licence and that all details are correct.Your driving instructor will want to check these details! If you need to wear glasses or contacts, make sure you do! Your driving instructor will want to check your eyesight by asking you to read a standard vehicle number plate at a distance of 20 meters! To save embarrassment you should also make sure you bring payment for your driving lesson. What footwear should I wear? Sensible footwear! You will want to be able to operate the foot controls with ease! Heavy work boots, crocks, ugg boots, flip flops and the likes, can all cause problems during early driving lessons. Once you get familiar with the foot controls you can be less selective about what you wear! What clothing should I wear? Comfortable clothing that won't restrict your ability to operate the cars controls! A driving instructors car is their office! If you have just finished work somewhere like a farm, garage or paintshop, you should make sure you remove your overalls and that both you, and your footwear is clean before you enter the car! Will I be expected to know anything about driving? No, not at all! If it's your 1st driving lesson your instructor will not expect you to know anything about driving. You could prepare yourself by asking a friend or family member to tell you about the pedals, gears, steering etc. You may also find these youtube videos informative, as well as reading through the official highway code . Will I be expected to drive straight away? No, not if you have never driven a car before! When learning a new skill like driving, it's important that you learn at a pace that's right for you. Learning to drive should be an enjoyable experience! If your pickup location isn't suitable your driving instructor will find a place nearby. Everything will be explained to you in detail! You will be allowed to learn at your own pace! If you would like more information about driving lessons in Ballymena or the learning to drive process, please visit my main website ...here>> or Call Joe today! on 07799 497 471 Please feel free to comment and share! |
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admin Joe: Posted on 17 August 2011 14:55
Joe's Driver Training is pleased to congratulate Miss Steph McClure on passing her driving test in Ballymena. Steph achieved the highest possible standard passing her driving test 1st time with zero driving faults...Well done Steph! |
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admin Joe: Posted on 27 July 2011 00:06
Independent Driving Test in Ballymena...Passed! 27 June 2011 saw the introduction of independent driving to the driving test in N.I. Joe's Driver Training is pleased to congratulate the following people on passing the Independent Driving Test in Ballymena: Mr C. Killough 14,July 2011 Miss N. Donaghy 14,July 2011 Miss N. Donnelly 19,July 2011 Mr C. Fulton 26,July 2011 Mr D. Chalkright 26,July 2011 Miss G. Harper 3rd,August 2011 Miss C. Percy 10th August 2011 Miss T. McCartney 15th August 2011 Miss S. McClure 17th August 2011 Well done folks! |
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admin Joe: Posted on 29 June 2011 23:03
On June 27th 2011 the DVA introduced independent driving as part of the practical driving test in all areas of Northern Ireland. What is independent driving? Independent driving is a new section of the driving test where candidates will be asked to follow a series of directions, road signs, or a combination of both. The examiners also use schematic drawings to backup the series of directions that have been given. How long will the independent section last? The Independent section of the driving test will last about 10 minutes. What if I forget where to go? If you forget the directions you have been given you are allowed to ask the examiner to repeat them. (It should be noted that you must ask at a safe and convenient time and not when a change of signal, position or direction could confuse other road users. An examiners job is to conduct the test, this includes giving directions and examining your driving skills, they are not there as instructors and only give driving instructions to prevent a dangerous situation developing...if a driving examiner is forced to give instruction on test it will be in the interest of safety, it could be recorded as: Examiner Took Action - Verbal, the result would be test failure.) In short - Ask in good time! What if I take a wrong turn? If a wrong turn is taken it wont have any bearing on the result of the test as long as a driving fault has not been committed, the examiner will go back to giving step by step directions until you are back on course. Are there any other changes to the test? Yes, because the independent section lasts about 10 minutes candidates will now only be asked to perform 1 reversing manoeuvre instead of 2, the length of the test remains unchanged! Should I be worried about independent driving? No, not if you have been well prepared and had plenty of practise driving independently. Independent driving is designed to monitor a test candidate making their own decisions, unaided and without prompts. Example Below is an example of an Independent driving diagram that I have used during driving lessons and mock driving tests in Ballymena, this is my own production and has not been copied from an official driving test although it is very similar to the type the examiners use. This diagram is shown to the pupil at the side of the road when the series of directions are given, the pupil is also given an opportunity to repeat the directions back to me before moving off.  Directions: Move off when ready and follow the road ahead until you reach the roundabout At the roundabout follow the road ahead taking the 2nd exit sign-posted for... At the crossroads turn left At the next crossroads turn left In the new road drive ahead until you pass 2 side roads on the left then pull up in a safe, convenient and legal place After completing this series of directions another diagram would be shown, each beginning where the last ended, about 3 in total. You can watch a video about independent driving on my videos page...here>> Joe's Driver Training is a driving school in Ballymena operated by a DOE Approved Driving Instructor who teaches independent driving. If you would like more information about the driving test, driving lessons or independent driving in Ballymena please feel free to contact Joe on 07799 497 471 |
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admin Joe: Posted on 22 April 2011 22:31
Joe's Driver Training would like to congratulate Mrs Donna Lunnun on passing her driving test in Ballymena, 22nd April 2011 Well done Donna! |
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admin Joe: Posted on 21 April 2011 18:06
Joe's Driver Training is pleased to congratulate Miss Selina O'Loan on passing her driving test in Ballymena 1st time, 21st April 2011 Well done Selina! |
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admin Joe: Posted on 09 April 2011 00:11
The Independent Driving Test is coming to Ballymena. The Driver Vehicle Agency have announced that Independent Driving is scheduled to become part of the driving test in Northern Ireland 27th June 2011 At present, examiners give test candidates step-by-step directions during the driving test. During the independent driving section of the test, the examiner will ask candidates to drive independently by either following a series of directions, following traffic signs, or a combination of both for about a 10 minute period. The examiner may also use schematic diagrams when necessary. During the Independent section the candidate must still drive correctly including using correct observations, using mirrors and signals correctly, obeying speed limits, road markings and signs etc, completely independent, unaided and unprompted. The test candidate can ask for confirmation of where they are going and if they lose direction it will not have a bearing on the test result unless a driving fault is comitted. The length of the driving test will remain the same with candidates only being asked to perform one reversing manoeuvre instead of two. Joe's Driver Training has already been introducing independent driving during driving lessons and mock driving tests. Prepare for the independent driving test in Ballymena with Joe's Driver Training, a local driving school owned and operated by a DOE Approved Driving Instructor. |
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admin Joe: Posted on 08 April 2011 16:16
Joe's Driver Training is pleased to congratulate Miss Michelle Patterson on passing her driving test in Ballymena 1st time, 8th April 2011 and wishes Michelle many years of safe and happy motoring. Well done! |
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admin Joe: Posted on 28 March 2011 23:26
Joe's Driver Training is pleased to congratulate Miss Christina McKeever on passing her driving test in Ballymena 26, March 2011
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admin Joe: Posted on 23 March 2011 12:24
Joe's Driver Training is pleased to congratulate Connor Shearer on passing his driving test 1st time in Ballymena 21st March 2011 Well done Connor! |
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admin Joe: Posted on 15 March 2011 16:00
Joe's Driver Training would like to congratulate Ian McFetridge on passing his driving test in Ballymena 15th March 2011 1st time with only one driving fault...Well done Ian! |
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admin Joe: Posted on 11 March 2011 14:43
Joe's Driver Training would like to congratulate Tyrone Whiteside on passing his driving test 1st time in Ballymena, 10th March 2011 Well done Tyrone...Thanks for choosing Joe's Driver Training. |
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