Katy Collins School of Motoring

04/06/2026

I always get strange looks when I take my learners on a motorway, and often get told by my learners I’m not allowed, so let’s clear it all up.

In 2018 the DVSA changed regulations allowing learner drivers onto motorway as long as:

👉 they are accompanied by an approved driving instructor
👉 they are driving a car fitted with dual controls displaying an ‘L’
👉 their instructor believes they are competent and ready

No learner is forced onto a motorway, and no instructor is required to offer them. The decision is based on the learner's ability, confidence and readiness.

By the time a learner reaches the motorway, they should already have good control of the vehicle, be capable of driving independently and have demonstrated safe decision making on a variety of roads.

Motorways bring anxiety to students and parents alike, so let’s take the fear away for everyone and learn how to use them safely. All my students where possible take a least 1 motorway lesson before test. If I’m sharing the roads with you, I want you to be safe and capable where ever you drive.

02/06/2026

My page has been crazy over the last few months with lots of new followers. So even though this post is a year old, thought it was time to reshare, and introduce myself to everyone. So Hi 👋 not much has changed over the year, I’m still here and still doing what I do best.. teaching lots of Isle and Doncaster based Teens how to be safe on the road. If you see me, please give me a wave, or a like if on socials 🤩 🚘

Thought I’d take a minute to introduce myself for those followers that haven’t come across me before…. I’m Katy 👋 😀 I’m a driving instructor that qualified around 10 years ago. I’m based in the Isle of Axholme and cover both Doncaster and Scunthorpe test centres, with a colleague working alongside me covering Worksop. We offer a kind, safe, patient and relaxed atmosphere where you can learn skills for life, not just to pass your test!! When I’m not in the car teaching, I can most likely be found on holiday with a cocktail in my hand, or at home trying to keep my mischievous puppy at bay 😆🙄 he is the devil in disguise!!

If you have any driving instruction queries, please don’t hesitate to message my page, I’ll aim to respond within 48 hours. Thanks again for supporting my little business and following my page, and I hope to speak with you soon 🤩

22/05/2026

When a student tells you, you should be a ‘TikTok driving instructor’ not sure whether to take that as a compliment or an insult 🤣

22/05/2026

Have a good one folks ☀️ 😎

08/05/2026

Another day… another beautiful bouquet of flowers left on my doorstep, with the most heartfelt card of thanks which brought a little tear to my eye 🤩💖 thanks Camilla Daniels it’s been my absolute pleasure getting you through your test and helping you believe in yourself as a driver and taxi to the little ones 😉😆 can’t wait to see you out and about!

07/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Molly Watkinson on passing her driving test today in Doncaster with just 3 driver faults in her own little car! 🎉🚗

That makes it a hat trick of passes for me this week — pass number 3! 👏👏👏

Molly has always been a very confident and capable driver, but like so many learners, the nerves and anxiety around test day were the biggest challenge. Today she put all of that behind her, held it together brilliantly, and even arrived back at the test centre giggling away with the examiner, totally relaxed and in control!!

An absolutely well-deserved pass and I couldn’t be happier for her, or more proud. Enjoy the freedom, stay safe on the roads, and have fun playing taxi to Olivia 😉 🚘✨

06/05/2026

Coming home tonight after a long day, to these 😍💖💐 absolutely gorgeous and very much appreciated. Thank you so much Alyssia Marsh for the most beautiful bouquet of flowers - just stunning!!

05/05/2026

🚗🎉 My students really are kicking butt today!

🤩🙌 second pass of the day goes to Alyssia Marsh with the biggest CONGRATULATIONS on passing her driving test FIRST TIME in Scunthorpe with just 2 driving faults 👏👏 taken in her own car with Dad, due to my car being on test already in Doncaster.

From the very beginning, Alyssia struggled with confidence in herself… but today proves everything we’ve worked towards. I’ve always said she had it in her — and she’s gone and shown it in the best way possible!

This is exactly why consistency and perseverance matter. Keep showing up, keep putting in the effort, and the results will come 💪

So proud of you, Alyssia — enjoy the freedom, drive safe and don’t forget to wave! 🚗✨

05/05/2026

Just look at that smile!! Huge congratulations to Camilla Daniels on passing her driving test today at Doncaster with only 3 driving faults 🎉🚗💨

Camilla showed incredible dedication throughout her learning journey — all the way through pregnancy, and even whilst heavily pregnant, which I think gave me more palpitation’s than it did Camilla 🥴🤣🙈! After taking a few months off, she got back behind the wheel and picked up right where she left off, bringing her learning journey to a close with a fabulous pass today!! What an achievement!

All the hard work, nerves, and determination paid off — and you absolutely smashed it! I’m so proud of you and it’s been a pleasure to be part of your journey.

Now the real adventure begins… freedom, independence, and yes — officially promoted to Mum’s Taxi 😄👏

Wishing you many safe and happy miles on the road ahead. You did it! 🚘✨