Taunton Driving Instructor Tony Cross
Driving Instructor in Taunton, Yeovil, Ilminster, Chard
About Tony Cross, Driving Instructor in Ilminster area of Somerset
Manual Driving Instructor Ilminster, Somerset
Phone:07932 410255
Hometown: Ilminster, Somerset
Car: Manual
About Tony
My prices are £37.50 per hour and £75 for 2 hours.
I spent a number of years as an assistant golf professional, teaching pupils of all ages, levels and backgrounds. I later went on to work in sales & marketing within the aviation industry before becoming a driving instructor. Hobbies Include: Most Sports, Aviation, Films and Books
Tony’s Skills
Good communication skills for learner drivers.
Ability to connect with and support nervous or anxious drivers
Coaching/CCL coaching and Client Centred Learning courses
Driving Instructor – Tony is our local Ilminster and Yeovil, Taunton based manual driving instructor and he has a very high pass rate and is trained to provide courses for learner drivers, motorway courses. All of our driving instructors are CRB checked.
Address: Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9AF
Post Code Areas Covered TA1, TA2, TA19, TA20, BA21, BA22,
Taunton, Ilminster, Yeovil, Chard areas of Somerset.
Tony Cross' Recent Driving Test Passes
Congratulations to Neil Smith who passed his driving test first time today in Yeovil with just 2 minor faults. A good student who was able to enjoy his lessons and adapt to the different training modules and subjects. His test on a dark and wet day included a forward bay park, hill start, and Sat nav for the independent element of the drive.
Congratulations Harry England on passing your driving test in Exeter with only a couple of driving faults. Harry had to negotiate a very busy test route and was asked to carry out a forward bay park during the test along with a hill start and used Sat Nav for the independent element of the drive. A great result from a very nice young man who understood the importance of safety and observation.
Congratulations Luke Sweet on passing your driving test first time in Yeovil today with just 1 minor fault. A great result for a very relaxed student with a great sense of humour which made our lessons enjoyable. Luke picked things up quickly and understood our lesson plans and what we wanted to achieve. He had a bright sunny day for his test which included a right reverse manoeuvre and used Sat Nav for the independent part of the drive.
Congratulations Ashleigh McLaren on passing your driving test first time in Yeovil today with just 3 minor faults. I worked with Ashleigh for just over a month to fine tune her existing skills. We added detail and safety into her driving and she worked hard to add these to her driving ability. During the test Ashleigh was asked to carry out a reverse parallel park and used Sat nav for the independent element of the drive.
Congratulations Oscar Tickner on passing your driving test at the first attempt today in Yeovil. Oscar drove during a busy time of day but was able to deal with the difficulties this brings. A patient intelligent driver who passed with only 4 minor faults. His test included a reverse parallel park, hill start and Sat Nav was used for the independent element of the drive.
Congratulations to Ellie Smith who passed her driving test today in Yeovil at the first attempt with only 3 minor faults. A great student full of enthusiasm and commitment. She really enjoyed learning to drive and showed you can have fun whilst on this journey. The test included a reverse parallel park, controlled stop and Sat Nav for the independent element of the drive.
Congratulations to Kai Velázquez who passed his driving test today in Yeovil at the first attempt with only 4 minor faults. A hard working student who practiced away from lessons privately to help improve and strengthen his skills. The test included a reverse parallel park and Sat Nav for the independent element of the drive. Well done Kai from Tony your instructor
Congratulations Emily Jones who passed her driving test at the First attempt in Yeovil today with just 4 minor faults. A great student to work with who was patient whilst learning and became a safe driver after an anxious start. Her test was on a very blustery day with strong winds blowing debris all over the roads. During the test Emily was asked to carry out a forward bay park, uphill start, controlled stop and use sat nav for the independent element of the drive.
Congratulations Afaq Awais on passing your driving test on the first attempt in Yeovil today with just a few minor faults. Afaq worked hard to make improvements and understood the need to adapt in different driving situations. His test included a Parallel Park on a hill and Sat Nav directions for the independent element of the drive.
Congratulations to Jessica David on passing your test First Time today in Yeovil with only 2 minor faults. We needed to build confidence and safety, creating a positive attitude toward her driving skills. This was achieved during the test which included a Reverse Bay Park and Sat Nav for independent element of the test.
Congratulations Richard Dempslake on passing your driving test First time in Taunton today with just a few minor faults. Such a lovely person who has waited a long time for this day. His patience and dedication to keep going and improve his driving until he was test ready has been a credit to him. The test included a Parallel Park and Controlled Stop. Sat Nav was used for the independent element of the drive.
Congratulations Oliwier Rybak for passing your driving test today first time with just a few minor faults in Yeovil today. Oli was a great pupil and always worked hard to practice on the areas that needed improvement. He had an early morning test a dealt well with commuter traffic. The test included a forward bay park and Sat nav for the independent element of the drive.
Congratulations to Calli Pitman on passing your driving test at the first attempt in Yeovil today with just two minor faults. Calli’s test included a forward bay park and Sat nav directions for the independent element of the drive. A very curious driver with lots of good questions for her instructor. Controlling nerves allowed her to drive safely and positively throughout her test. Well done Calli from Tony your instructor and all the team at
Congratulations Julia on passing your driving test first time today in Yeovil with only 3 minor faults. A patient student who was helped to overcome her nerves and complete the test safely. The test included a right reverse park and following traffic signs for the independent element of the drive. Well done Julia from Tony your instructor and all the team at www.blueschoolofmotoring.com
Congratulations Rosie Cathcart on passing your driving test in Yeovil today. A good rural driver due to her location Rosie had to work hard on developing her town driving skills. With great determination she achieved this and went on to pass her test which included a right reverse park and Sat Nav for the independent element of the drive. Well done Rosie from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue.
Congratulations to Suzy Newman who passed her driving test in Taunton today with just 2 minor faults. Suzy who is originally from the USA and used to driving in Texas and California worked hard on switching her skills to UK roads. Her test included a parallel park and Sat Nav was used for the independent element of the drive. Well done Suzy from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue
Congratulations Khaledur Khan on passing your driving test first time in Yeovil today. A quiet student but quick leaner who absorbed the information which would help develop his skills. Khaledur is also an excellent chef which I can confirm from personal experience. The test included a reverse bay park and Sat Nav was used for the independent element of the drive. Well done from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue
Congratulations to Jasmine Robins who passed her driving test in Yeovil today First Time with just 1 minor fault. A very patient student with great awareness with the ability to understand and communicate whilst learning. Jasmine had a right reverse manoeuvre during her test and was asked to follow traffic signs for the independent element of the drive. A great result and well deserved for this hard working pleasant young lady. Well done from Tony your instructor
Congratulations to Emmy Jay who passed her driving test today in Yeovil with a few minor faults. A very laid back student who did not let too much bother her and adapted well to new subjects and challenges in a calm and cool way. On her test she was asked to do a reverse bay park and used Sat Nav for the independent element of the drive. Well done Emmy from Tony your instructor and all the team at www.blueschoolofmotoring.com
Congratulations to Lily Jay on passing her driving test today on the first attempt with only two minor faults in Yeovil. A great student who asked lots of questions and took an interest in all of her lessons. Her test was taken on a busy Friday afternoon with a lot of end of week traffic.
Congratulations Ellie Strong on passing your driving test at the first attempt in Yeovil today. Ellie had to wait a long time to take her test and she showed great patience and commitment. The test included a reverse parallel park and Sat Nav for the independent element of the drive.
Congratulations Caspian Horlick on your FIRST time test pass in Yeovil today. Caspian was a very nice student to work with and overcame some personal challenges to become a safe and confident driver. The test included a right reverse park and use of Sat Nav for the independent element of the drive.
Congratulations Marcus Chalk who passed his driving test today in Yeovil. A very enthusiastic student which helped with his desire to drive and develop his skills. The test on a busy morning included a parallel park, hill starts, controlled stop and Sat Nav for the independent element of the drive. Well done Marcus from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Congratulations Scarlet Powell who passed her driving test today at the first attempt in Yeovil. Scarlet was a very patient student who was prepared to keep working hard to develop her driving ability. The test consisted of uphill starts, controlled stop, right reverse manoeuvre and Sat Nav for the independent element of the drive.
Congratulations Brynn Anderson who passed her test today first time in Yeovil. Brynn from the USA had some driving experience but needed some help adapting to the UK test format. I am pleased to say that after taking a few lessons she was able to pass her test with only 3 minor driving faults. Brynn was asked to complete a reverse bay park and use the Sat Nav for the independent element of the drive
Congratulations to Scott Bricis from Glastonbury who passed his driving test today in Yeovil. A solid drive with with only 4 minor faults that included a right reverse manoeuvre and Sat Nav for the independent part of the drive. Scott showed a lot of commitment and the examiner was impressed with his safety awareness.
Congratulations Connie Robins who passed her driving test first time today in Yeovil. A very good drive with only 3 minor faults which included a forward bay park, controlled stop, hill start and Sat Nav for the independent element of the drive. A very determined and organised student who always kept an open mind which helped build her confidence.
Congratulations to Rachel White who passed her driving test in Yeovil today at the first attempt with NO faults. An excellent result and well deserved for a student who was calm and composed on the day and drove positivity. Some excellent feedback from the examiner who enjoyed the drive.
Congratulations to Blythe Chawner Mennell who passed her test today with a few minor faults in Yeovil. A wonderful student to work with who had a great attitude in understanding the importance of safe driving. The test included a forward bay park, controlled stop and following signs for the independent element of the drive. Congratulations from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Congratulations to Enya Todd who passed her driving test in Yeovil today. Enya has been patient and worked hard on developing her driving skills. The test included a right reverse park, controlled stop and following signs for the independent element of the drive. Well done from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Congratulations to Jacqueline Yuen who passed her driving test today at the first attempt in Yeovil. During the test Jacqueline was asked to do a forward bay park, controlled stop and hill start while the independent part of the drive was following Sat Nav directions. Well done from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue School
Congratulations to Owen Larcombe who passed his driving test at the first attempt today in Yeovil. A very good drive with only a few minor faults which was praised by the examiner. A challenging route that included a right reverse, a variety of hill starts and following traffic signs for the independent element of the test. A great student with commitment and enthusiasm. Well done Owen from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Congratulations Ethan Lewer on passing your driving test first time today in Yeovil. Ethan has been a very calm driver who picked things up quickly. His awareness and anticipation were a great help in passing his test. The test included a reverse bay park. Well done Ethan from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Congratulations Harvey Broom who passed his driving test first time in Yeovil. A very cold and frosty morning with low sun offered challenging conditions but Harvey was able to maintain a safe drive throughout. The test included a reverse parallel park on a hill and controlled stop on an untreated icy road. A very enthusiastic and positive student who deserved his pass. Well done from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Congratulations Josh Turner on passing your driving test today in Yeovil with a few minor faults A solid drive today which included a right reverse on a hill. Josh was praised by the examiner on his drive and this feedback is always good to hear. Well done from Tony your driving instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Well done Ash Farrell who passed his driving test first time in Yeovil today with a few minor faults. A confident and positive driver whose test included a controlled stop and reverse bay park at the end of the test which he executed perfectly. Congratulations from your instructor Tony and all the team at Blue School.
Tegan Westley passed her test in Yeovil today with only a few minor fault. A very good drive which included a right reverse, controlled stop and hill start. A patient pupil with a calm attitude which was extremely beneficial in achieving her pass. Congratulations from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Congratulations Courtney Gregory on your first time pass in Yeovil today. An excellent student who developed great awareness. This was highly beneficial on a test day with lots of commuter traffic. The test included a reverse parallel park and steep hill start. Well done Courtney from your instructor Tony and all the team at Blue School.
Congratulations Siobhan Powell on a great first time pass. Developing the importance of good clutch control gave Siobhan the confidence to go on and develop the many other skills required to pass a DVSA driving test. Her anticipation and planning ahead made sure safety was maintained throughout. Well done Siobhan from Tony your driving instructor and all the team at Blue School.
I am please to say Tori Chilcott passed her driving test today in Yeovil. Tori has been a great student with a patient approach to achieving her pass. A good drive at a busy time of day that included a reverse on the right, up hill. Congratulations Tori from Tony your driving instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Katherine Cranstone passed her driving test today in Yeovil with just a couple of minors. A hard working pupil who was determined to improve all aspects of her driving ability. A good test that was praised highly by the examiner and included a forward bay park. Congratulations Katherine from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Rosie Donaldson passed her driving test in Yeovil. Living in a rural location Rosie was a good country road driver and we worked hard on developing safety in town situation and dealing with all the risks that can evolve. A great pass on a busy day of traffic which included a reverse bay park. Congratulations Rosie from Tony your instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Well done Toby Matthews who passed his driving test in Taunton. A very thoughtful and intelligent driver who took on board the importance of safety and worked hard to build up the skills required to develop beyond his test. A reverse bay park was included in his test which was carried out perfectly. Congratulations Toby from Tony Cross your driving instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Ajay Evans passed his driving test at the first attempt today in Yeovil. He worked hard on understanding the control of speed at the correct times developing awareness and safety. The test finished with a reverse bay park which was executed with great skill. Congratulations from Tony Cross your instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Charlotte Primmer passed her driving test today at the first attempt in Yeovil. Charlotte had waited a long time with lockdown interruption but her patience paid off with only a few minor faults. A well deserved pass to a hard working and thoughtful driver. Congratulations from your instructor Tony and all the team at Blue School.
Josh Cannon passed his driving test today in Taunton at the first attempt with only two minor faults. A very good drive on lovely sunny day was praised by the examiner. The test included a reverse parallel park completed safely and with confidence by Josh. Congratulations from Tony and all the team at Blue School.
Lesley Evans passed her driving test first time in Yeovil today with only a couple of minor faults. The examiner was very complementary on the way Lesley drove the car and her determination and positivity was infectious. Her natural instinct of awareness and safety was a great asset in understanding our course structure. Congratulations from your instructor Tony Cross and all the team at Blue School.
Bradlee Botley passed his driving test today in Yeovil with only two minor faults. A very thoughtful pupil with good road sense helped secure a first time pass. Congratulations from Your instructor Tony Cross and all the team at Blue School.
Bruno Casey passed his driving test in Yeovil today. A first time pass with a few minors on a grey, wet and windy day was a great achievement. Overcoming initial anxiety issues and developing a strong bond and confidence building with his driving instructor Tony Cross. It’s been a long journey but worth the wait. Well done Bruno from Tony and all the team at Blue School.
Felicity Holden passed her driving test first time in Yeovil today. Helping her to understand the use of speed on approach to hazards were key to a safe test drive. A great student with a calm and determined approach. Congratulations from Tony Cross your instructor and all the team at Blue School.