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Trowbridge Driving Instructor Ruth Etches

Learn to drive with Blue driving instructor Ruth Etches.

Driving Instructor Providing Driving Lessons in Bradford, Bath, Frome, Trowbridge, Melksham, Corsham

About Ruth Etches, Driving Instructor Trowbridge, Frome area’s of Somerset

Ruth Etches is a fully qualified DVSA driving instructor, so he is a approved driving instructor an ADI. He is fully insured and teaches to the current UK driving test standards. He is an independent driving instructor and works at Blue School of Motoring which is an independent driving school.

Driving Instructor Bradford-on-Avon providing driving lessons for learner drivers – Ruth is our local  Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge based automatic driving instructor and she has a very high pass rate and 

I previously worked in schools as a teaching assistant supporting children with learning needs, obtained a degree in Childhood Studies and worked towards a teaching qualification.  More recently I have worked for the Council supporting women to build their self-esteem and improve their outcomes and then I went onto become a driving instructor.

Hobbies: cycling, yoga and baking!

Ruth Provides These Driving Courses

  •  Learner Drivers
  • Motorway courses
  • Refresher Driving Lessons
  • Ruth also provides training for driving instructors and helps clients prepare for their ADI Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3 driving instructor tests.

Ruth is an Automatic Driving Instructor in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Ruth has many happy customers view her passes 

Ruth’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

Ruth provides driving lessons in these areas:

  • Bradford-on-Avon
  • Frome,
  • Beckington
  • Trowbridge
  • Corsham
  • Holt
  • Melksham

And these postcodes are Covered:

  • BA14
  • BA15
  • BA11
  • SN12
  • SN13

Ruth’s local test centre is Trowbridge and when you are ready for your practical driving test she will make certain that you are a confident driver, before taking you for your practical driving test which is located at:

Trowbridge DVSA Driving Test Centre. Longfield Community Centre, Weavers Drive, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7DZ. 

Chippenham DVSA Driving Test Centre: Unit 11, Cavalier Court, Bumpers Farm, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LH

If you want to start your driving course then contact Ruth

Address:  Hastings Road, Hilperton, Trowbridge, BA14 7WU

Ruth Etches
Blue Instructor

Ruth Etches

Phone
07591 065766
Hometown
Trowbridge
Car type
Automatic
Areas covered
Bradford-on-Avon, Driving Lessons in Chippenham – Wiltshire, Frome, Beckington, Driving Lessons in Trowbridge, Melksham
Postcodes covered
BA2, BA11,BA13, BA14, BA15, SN12, SN13

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Recent Driving Test Passes with Ruth Etches

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Andi W Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Brilliant driving test pass success for Andi in Trowbridge who only got a few minor faults
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Congratulations to Chloe W who Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Chloe Whitehead who passed her driving test in Trowbridge this afternoon.   Chloe followed sat nav for the independent
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Congratulations to Daisy W Passed her Driving Test First Time in Chippenham

A well deserved pass in Chippenham today. Congratulations Daisy Warder for passing her driving test today (first time) in Chippenham. 
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Steve S Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Steve S who passed his driving test today in Trowbridge.  He overcame his nerves and the examiner was
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Honey T Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge First Time

During her test she was asked to follow sign posts and encountered some busy early morning traffic.  She carried out
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Sophie M Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge Wiltshire

Got a pass today…even with all the traffic!  Congratulations to Sophie Maywood for passing her driving test in Trowbridge today
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Nick Beaven Part 3 First Time Pass

Instructor Spotlight: Nick Beaven Passes DVSA Part 3 First Time at Chippenham! We are absolutely thrilled to announce a huge
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Colleen J Passed Driving Test in Chippenham Wiltshire

Congratulations to Colleen Johnson who passed her test in Chippenham yesterday with 0 faults! It was a very wet afternoon and Colleen encountered a lot of roadworks,  adjusted speed limits and a busy town centre.  She carried out a forward bay parking manoeuvre successfully and a real life emergency stop!  The examiner commented on an excellent drive.  Well done, Colleen for all your hard work.  
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Rosie G Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Rosie Green who passed her test in Trowbridge this morning with only 2 minor faults.   During the test she encountered very busy Friday morning traffic and a variety of roads.  She carried out a reverse bay manoeuvre.   The examiner commented on what a great drive it had been.   Well done Rosie!  All the best from your instructor Ruth Etches 
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Imogen G Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Imogen Green who passed her driving test this afternoon in Trowbridge.   She encountered a busy town centre and high speed roads during the test and carried out park on the right as the manoeuvre.   Very proud of how she managed her nerves, a well deserved pass! All the best from your instructor Ruth Etches
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Dominic T Passed Driving Test in Chippenham

Congratulations to Dominic Taylor who passed his driving test in Chippenham on Monday.  During the test he encountered complex junctions
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Jake S Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Jake Stock who passed his driving test today in Trowbridge.   He encountered a variety of roads with busy end of the day traffic.  He easily carried out a parallel park and for the independent drive he followed the sat nav.  Well done Jake!  All the best from your driving instructor Ruth Etches.
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Poppy E Passed Driving Test First Time in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Poppy Ellis who passed her test first time on Valentines Day in Trowbridge! The independent driving part of the test was sat nav and she completed an emergency stop and reverse bay parking manoeuvre. She commented how nice and friendly the examiner had been and he made her feel at ease. Well done Poppy! All the best from your instructor Ruth Etches
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Will A Passed Driving Test in Chippenham First Time

An early morning Chippenham pass today! Congratulations to Will A who passed his driving test 1st time thus morning with
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Haleema Begum Passed Driving Test First Time in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Haleema Begum who passed her driving test first time today in Trowbridge with just a few minor faults.  For the independent part of the drive she followed the sign posts on a variety of roads during the school run.  She also successfully completed a parallel park.  Well done, Haleema,  a well deserved pass for a very dedicated student!  All the best from your instructor Ruth Etches and all the team at Blue
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Zhengli Huang Passed Driving Test in Chippenham

Well done to Zhengli Huang for passing the UK driving test today in Chippenham  with just a few minor faults.  She encountered busy Saturday afternoon traffic in the town centre and carried out a reverse bay park.  The examiner commented on what a comfortable drive it had been.
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Steff Posa Passed Driving Test in Chippenham Wiltshire

Congratulations to Steff Posa who passed her driving test in Chippenham this morning with just 3 minor faults.   She encountered some busy early morning traffic, some high speed roads and carried out a parallel park.  The examiner commented what a comfortable and confident drive it had been.  Well done Steff, safe driving! All the best from Ruth Etches your driving instructor and all the team at Blue.
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Bryony Ford Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Bryony Ford who passed her driving test in Trowbridge first time! She encountered some busy school traffic, some high speed roads and carried out a park on the right.  Fantastic result, Bryony, well deserved! It's been great fun,  stay safe! From your instructor Ruth and all the team at Blue.
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Eva Gilmartin Passed Driving Test in Chippenham

Congratulations to Eva Gilmartin on passing her driving test on a sunny Saturday morning in Chippenham!  She encountered a variety of town, rural and high speed roads and she carried out a forward bay park.  A very dedicated student (took lots of notes!)  Enjoy your new found freedom,  Eva!  It's been fun! All the best from your instructor Ruth Etches and all the team at Blue.
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Adam Chowles Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Adam Chowles who passed his test FIRST time this morning in Trowbridge!  He encountered early morning traffic on a variety of roads,  the independent drive involved following the sign posts and he carried out a reverse parallel park.   All this and only 2 minor faults.   You worked hard to get this, Adam, well done!  It's been fun, stay safe .  All the very best from your instructor Ruth Etches and all the team at Blue School of Motoring.
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David Smith Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to David Smith who passed his driving test in Trowbridge today with just 1 minor fault.  He encountered quite a bit of traffic starting at the test centre (due to it being polling day too).  The independent drive was with sat nav through town and onto faster roads and he carried out an excellent reverse bay park! It's been fun, David, stay safe out there!  From your instructor Ruth. 
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Stella Rotstein Passed Driving test in Trowbridge

Stella Rotstein passed her driving test in Trowbridge this morning.   She had to encounter a variety of roads including some high speed.  She carried out a park on the right manoeuvre and an emergency stop.  The examiner congratulated her on a lovely drive.  Well done Stella, I knew you could do it!  All the best for the future from your instructor Ruth Etches.
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Megan Brown Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

A big congratulations to Megan Brown for passing her driving test in Trowbridge on Tuesday morning.   She successfully negotiated the busy early morning traffic in quite wet conditions,  encountering the town centre and fast roads.  She also completed a reverse bay park.  Well done Megan and all the best from your instructor Ruth.
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Manuela Vrioni Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Manuela Vrioni and her husband,  Manuela, who passed her driving test in Trowbridge today.  She carried out a forward bay manoeuvre and then went onto drive on some higher speed roads and negotiated the town centre with lots of Christmas shoppers.  Well done and safe driving out there! All the best from your instructor Ruth and all the team at Blue School of Motoring..
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Louis Nurse Passed Driving Test FIRST Time in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Louis Nurse who passed his driving test first time in Trowbridge on Friday, with only 2 minor driving faults! He drove very well,  dealing with busy school time traffic, town centre and some higher speed roads.  He also carried out a reverse bay park successfully. Well done and all the best from your instructor Ruth.
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Parys Margaris Passede Driving test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Parys Margaris for passing his driving test in Trowbridge yesterday with only 3 minor driving faults.  He had to contend with a lot of lunchtime traffic, high speed roads and he carried out a parallel reverse park easily!  Well done and stay safe out there.
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Milo Mcguiness Passed Driving test in Chippenham

Well done to Milo Mcguiness who passed his driving test in Chippenham this afternoon,  with only 1 minor fault!  He had to negotiate lunchtime traffic in a very busy Chippenham town centre, some higher speed roads and carry out a park on the right manoeuvre.  All his efforts have paid off, well done Milo and safe driving out there! All the best, from your instructor Ruth.
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Will Sharp Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

A big congratulations to Will Sharp who passed his test this morning in Trowbridge, Wiltshire . A cold October morning didn't put him off, he encountered a variety of roads, carried out a parallel park and an emergency stop. Almost perfect score, just picking up 1 minor driving fault. Happy Motoring, Will and be safe out there! All the best from your instructor Ruth!
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Ellie Smith Passed Driving test in Chippenham First Time

Congratulations to Ellie Smith who passed her test in Chippenham this morning FIRST TIME.  She encountered some busy, early morning traffic along a variety of roads.  Her manoeuvre was a reverse bay park, which she completed with ease!  Well done, Ellie.  Stay safe out there! All the best, Ruth Etches your driving instructor and all the team at Blue.
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Yasir Ali Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Yasir Ali who passed his test in Trowbridge on Tuesday.   He encountered a variety of roads and carried out a reverse bay parking manoeuvre.   His calm, positive attitude ensured his success!  Well done, Yasir! All the very best from Ruth Etches and all the team at Blue.
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Darcy Cargill Passed Driving test First time in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Darcy Cargill who passed her driving test FIRST time this morning!  After an eventful warm up drive, she went on to complete her driving test in Trowbridge covering some rural roads on the outskirts of Bradford-on-Avon, came through Trowbridge town centre, then successfully completed an emergency stop.  It's been very enjoyable teaching you to drive, Darcy.  Safe driving!
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Emily Walpole Passed Driving test in Chippenham

Congratulations to Emily Walpole for passing her driving test in Chippenham this morning.  This was a brilliant attempt and she had to contend with early morning traffic, school children and a mixture of roads.  She carried out a park on the right and the examiner commented on what a comfortable ride it had been!  Well done, Emily
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Charlie Cunningham Passed Driving Test FIRST time in Chippenham

Congratulations to Charlie Cunningham who easily passed his test first time on Tuesday in Chippenham!  During the test Charlie drove on a variety of roads and carried out a forward bay manoeuvre.  The examiner congratulated Charlie on a smooth, safe drive.  Well done!
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Congratulations to Amelia Hall Passed Driving test in Chippenham

Congratulations to Amelia Hall who passed her driving test in Chippenham today - first time!  Amelia drove on a variety of roads and went through a village called "Tiddlywink" which amused Amelia!  She completed a forward bay park during her test.  The examiner said he felt very relaxed during her drive.  Well done! All the best from Ruth Etches your driving instructor and all the team at Blue
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Alex Mitchell Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Alex Mitchell for passing his driving test today in Trowbridge. The conditions weren’t great as the examiner said the fog got worse as the test went on. Alex drove on a variety of roads and had to carry out a parallel park as well as an emergency stop, which he did with ease! Well done Alex and safe driving!
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Emily Ward Passed Driving test in Trowbridge

Congratulations to Emily Ward who passed her test in Trowbridge on 21st November 2022 with only 3 minors, so a fantastic, safe driver!  On the warm up before her test, Emily encountered torrential rain which she was pleased eased off once her test started.  She drove on a variety of roads in lunchtime traffic and completed a reverse bay manoeuvre which she completed with ease.  Well done, Emily and safe driving!
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Tevyn Pretorius Passed Test in Trowbridge

Big congratulations to Tevyn Pretorius who passed his test in Trowbridge Wiltshire with only a few minor driving faults. All the best from Ruth Etches and all the team at Blue School of Motoring. While cars are not the most environmentally friendly forms of transportation, take note that there are numerous benefits of learning how to drive and getting your driver’s license
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Ikram Miah Passed Driving Test in Chippenham

Ikram Miah passed his driving test in Chippenham on Thursday 13th October 2022 with only 4 minors. Ikram had previously taken lessons in London before the pandemic,  but hadn't driven since.  We'll done, Ikram!! All the very best from Ruth Etches your driving instructor and all the team at Blue.
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Katie Sadd Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

Katie came to me with no driving experience and no outside opportunities to drive separately to her lessons (until the other week when she managed to purchase her own car!)  Katie has completed 42 hours with me and successfully passed her driving test this afternoon!  Well done Katie!! Passed 1st time on 6th September 2022.
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David MacNeil passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

David MacNeil passed Driving Test in Trowbridge  He had been driving on and off since he was 17.  He failed his test when he was 17 and got put off for quite a while.  He picked up a few driving lessons here and there for another 15 years, but circumstances meant that he didn't go on to take his test.  When he came to me, he had a good understanding of clutch control, but needed to focus on a few bad habits and get a good understanding of Trowbridge roads. 
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Harvey Bartlett Passed Driving test in Trowbridge

Well done to Harvey Bartlett who passed his driving test in Trowbridge on 8 August 2022 with only 2 driver faults!  He had 32 hours of lessons and after a lot of hard work from Harvey he passed in great style.  This means a lot to Harvey as he will now be able to drive for his apprenticeship as an Electrical Engineer.  Fantastic news and good luck with your driving journey! All the best from Ruth Etches your driving instructor at Blue School of Motoring and all the team.
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Amber Heath Passed Driving test in Trowbridge

Amber Heath passed her driving test on 29th July 2022.  She had taken 2 tests before the pandemic and hadn't driven since.  Her confidence was quite low when she started with me, but after 30 hours of lessons she passed!!  Well done, Amber!  All your hard work paid off, good luck with your driving journey! All the very best from Ruth Etches your driving instructor and all the team at Blue School of Motoring.
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Sophie Krajniewski from Frome Passed Driving test FIRST TIME

Sophie Krajniewski passed 1st time in Chippenham.  She has had 12 hours with me.  She did some driving lessons in Cardiff before the pandemic and then continued with family on and off during the pandemic.  Sophie was so pleased as this now means she can join the Police force in September!  Well done Sophie! All the very best from Ruth Etches your driving instructor and all the team at Blue School of Motoring.
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Daisy Loescher Passed Driving Test in Trowbridge

A big congratulations to Daisy Loescher passed her driving test in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Daisy had been training during the pandemic and finally got through.  It was a very good drive, including many roundabouts and crossroads, busy conditions did not get in the way of Daisy as she sailed through. All the best from Ruth Etches your driving instructor and all the team at Blue.