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 £32.50 per hour if you block buy
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 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.
Bradley Davis from Ilminster passed his driving test first time today in Taunton. A great student to work with who picked things up quickly. A good relationship with his instructor allowed him to develop client centred learning techniques and helped to pass with only a couple of minor faults. Congratulations from your driving instructor Tony Cross and all the team at Blue School.
Penny Durham passed her driving test first in Taunton today with just a few minor faults. A very focused pupil with the ability to listen to advice and convert it into positive and safe driving situations. A very cool head for one so young. Well done Penny from Tony Cross your driving instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Lorna Stephenson passed her driving test today at the first attempt in Taunton. A very calm approach helped when driving in this busy town and observations were key to a successful drive. Congratulations from Tony Cross your driving instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Congratulations to Brandon Finlayson who passed his driving test today in Yeovil. Brandon was a great student and quick to learn the skills required to drive safely. A very good drive with only a couple of minor faults on one of the more challenging test routes. Well done Brandon from your instructor Tony Cross and all the team at Blue School.
Congratulations to Dominic Robertson for passing his driving test today in Yeovil. Dominic from RNAS Yeovilton drove extremely well and was complimented on the safety of his test drive. He worked hard on anticipation and planning which helped to identify any potential danger and added to a good all round skill set. Well done from your driving instructor Tony Cross and all the team at Blue School of Motoring.
Congratulations to Nathan Byrne who passed his practical test at the first attempt today in Yeovil. Nathan has been a great student and was lucky to be able to practice in between lessons and develop the skills he has now acquired. A calm relaxed driver who dealt well with the wet conditions on test day. Well done Nathan from Tony Cross your instructor and all the team at Blue School.
Congratulations to Kieran Smith who passed his practical driving test at Yeovil test centre today. Kieran who is based at RNAS Yeovilton was a great student to teach and his awareness and understanding of speed at the correct times was a big asset in his development. A very safe, positive and confident drive ensured a pass. Well done from Tony Cross your instructor and all at Blue School of Motoring.
Oscar Meyer staff in Chard in Somerset are having driving lessons from Blue School of motoring as part of their retraining package. Taunton Driving Instructor Tony Cross Driving Instructor in Taunton, Yeovil, Ilminster & Chard
We would like to congratulate David Campos on passing his driving test in Yeovil. David has driven internationally for many years but required a UK license to help him develop his business opportunities and explore more of the UK. His determination and positive attitude were great assets in helping him achieve his pass.
Congratulations to Josie Gray for passing her practical driving test in Taunton, Somerset. Josie’s determination and ability to build a good relationship with instructor Tony Cross helped the learning process and develop a good team. Josie worked hard on her awareness and observations which will encourage her to become a long term safe driver.
I am please to announce that Victoria Fleming passed her practical driving test on 28th May 2021. Victoria based in Wellington, Somerset, like many has struggled to find a test date before the end of her two year theory date expired due to Covid lockdowns but eventually took her opportunity and passed comfortably after some guidance from her locally based Blue School Instructor Tony Cross.