Paul Purdy
On Saturday 18 November 2023 Paul Purdy passed his Advanced Tutor test and achieved a Gold standard in his AD re-test. His examiner was Dave Taylor. Congratulations to Paul, he is only the second Advanced Tutor in the Group.
Nigel Lofting
Congratulations to Nigel Lofting, one of our tutors, who on 30 September 2023 took his 3-yearly retest and again passed with a Gold grade. His examiner was Paul Marshall.
Graham Lawrence
Well done to Graham Lawrence who past his first 3-yearly re-test on 1 October 2023 with a very good Silver grade. His examiner was Paul Mansfield.
Margret Preece
Margret, already an established member, achieved Gold Standard on her 3-yearly retake of the advanced test (12th April 2022) her examiner was Colin O’Neil. She also obtained a renewal of her Advanced Tutor Certificate.
John Norris
John passed with a Gold Standard on 22 April 2022 having been tutored by Gwyn Davies. The examiner was Mark Brown, Redhill area. John drives a Volvo XC60
Kathy Blythe
On the 18th November 2022, Kathy, one of our tutors, passed her advanced test with a Gold Standard. Her examiner was Dave Taylor.
Zoe Dancey
Zoe passed with a Gold Standard on 25th November 2022, her examiner was Richard Hornsey and her tutor was Margret Preece.
Anthony Platts
Anthony’s re-test took place on 20th January 2023. He met the Examiner, Neil Stepney, at the services on the A272 near Uckfield. The route covered a variety of roads. The result was a Gold. Anthony has maintained his gold standard for many years, he did his first test in 1984. The test was carried out in a friendly manner with his next one due in 2027.
Edward Redman
Ed took his advanced test and passed with a Silver Standard on 24th January 2023 which was just under four months from starting. Ed’s tutor was Nigel Lofting and the examiner was Richard Hornsey.
Gary Holder
On 23rd June 2023 Gary passed his Advanced test with a Bronze; his tutor was Duncan Hauser and the examiner was Richard Mansfield. Gary showed that advanced driving does not require you to have a ‘posh’ car, he took his test in a 2004 Kia Picanto (64 bhp). The 19 year old car had been well maintained and was well presented.
Colin Hitchcock
Colin had passed his initial advanced driving test with a Silver grade; not satisfied with this result he opted for a second test, this time in a more powerful modern car with an automatic gearbox. The gamble paid off and on 6 September 2023 Colin achieved the Gold grade he had hoped for and that he deserved. Once more his examiner was Richard Mansfield, Margret Preece his tutor.