A massive congratulations to Abisa Devburman, who completely smashed her practical driving test this morning, passing first time with just a handful of driver faults. It is an incredible achievement, and her journey to getting that full UK driving licence is an inspiring one.

Here is how she did it.

Moving Across the Globe and Settling Behind the Wheel

Imagine you’re arriving in a brand-new country, learning to navigate entirely different road systems while training for a vital, high-pressure career. That’s exactly what Abisa did. She moved over to the UK from India to train in mental health, bringing an incredible work ethic with her.

When she first started her driving journey over here, I wasn’t actually her first instructor. Changing instructors can sometimes feel like starting from square one, but Abisa took it all in her stride. Together, we put in 31 hours of professional instruction over 17 structured lessons, focusing heavily on building up her confidence, mastering the routines, and getting her truly road-ready.

The Commuter Challenge: Stafford, Cannock, and Lichfield

Imagine you’re approaching the busy Asda roundabouts, knowing that in a few months, you’ll be tackling routes just like this entirely on your own. For Abisa, learning to drive wasn’t just about passing a test; it was a crucial requirement for her career. Because of her job in mental health, she has to move around constantly between different hospital and clinical locations, working right across Stafford, Cannock, and Lichfield.

Faced with a mix of fast ‘dual carriageway ‘A’ roads, tricky urban junctions, and unfamiliar local areas, we tailored her lessons to ensure she could navigate these specific commuting routes safely and independently. We worked hard on her observation and planning skills so that shifting between different towns wouldn’t faze her.

Taming the Test-Day Nerves

We all know that the run-up to a driving test can be an emotional rollercoaster, and Abisa was certainly feeling the pressure and getting incredibly nervous as the big day approached. It’s completely normal, especially when a job depends on the outcome!

However, when test morning came around, something clicked. She managed to get those nerves completely under control, walked into the Stafford test centre with a calm head, and delivered a beautiful drive. Passing first time with 7 minor driver faults is a brilliant result that proves just how secure her core driving skills are. Abisa, your new-found freedom is going to make a world of difference to your amazing work. Safe driving! 🚗🎉

Summary of Abisa’s Success

• 🌍 From India to the UK: Moved over to train in mental health.
• 🏥 Career on the Move: Needs to drive between Stafford, Cannock, and Lichfield for work.
• ⏱️ The Numbers: Passed 1st time after 31 hours of instruction over 17 lessons.
• 🧠 Nerves Overcome: Kept her pre-test anxiety beautifully under control on the morning.
• 📊 The Result: A fantastic first-time pass with only 7 driver faults!