Successes

  • Mark is F1rst class on his test
    Many congratulations to Mark Kearney who achieved a F1rst award in his advanced test a couple of days ago. Mark was delighted – “I am ‘over the moon’ with todays outcome, and so grateful of the support, tuition and direction I have been given on each run, with a special thanks to Peter” who carried…
  • Top class F1rst for Steve
    No April fool here – Steve Spiceley had a terrific run on April 1st and really impressed his Examiner who said: “From the very start, it was evident that he had invested significant effort into his driving development. His performance throughout the test was of the highest standard, reflecting both his dedication and the support…
  • Never too old to learn – well done Robert
    Robert Gravett has been driving for a number of years (he has said we can reveal he is now 82) and he has just passed his advanced test with a great report from his Examiner. Robert said afterwards “Naturally I am delighted to have passed the advanced test, to have achieved something at my age…
  • 2-wheeled Nigel now has car test success
    Congratulations to Nigel Corby who passed his advanced test in a car a couple of days ago. Nigel has been an advanced motorcyclist for many years and a member of Wey Valley advanced motorcyclists, and he is also now a full member of GAM, their sister car group. Nigel’s examiner was very complimentary about many…
  • Excellent result for Emma
    Congratulations to Emma Funnell who passed her advanced driving test a few days ago. Emma is one of a number of younger drivers who have joined GAM recently with only a few years’ driving experience, and Emma’s confident approach and skilful performance under test conditions is a credit to her and an example to all…
  • F1rst for Simon
    Hearty congratulations to Simon Brummell for passing his advanced test in style a few days ago. Simon achieved a perfect score in all but 2 of the 24 marked sections on his test, a very good and quite rare achievement. During the debrief his examiner said “Simon demonstrated safe, systematic, legal and smooth drive with…
  • Congratulations David, our Chief Observer
    GAM’s Chief Observer passed his Masters five-yearly retest recently with a Distinction. Congratulations, David, from the GAM team!
  • Richard is F1RST in 2025
    Richard Petty achieved a top grade in his advanced driving test at the weekend. He impressed his examiner during a very wet and windy drive around the Surrey countryside, and the result was the first F1RST for GAM in 2025. His examiner said “Richard demonstrated a safe and smooth drive with speed control within the…
  • Masters Success for David Mason
    What do you do when you pass your advanced driving test but believe you could do better – go and pass the IAM Master driving test a few months later.  David Mason did exactly that in just a few short months and he joins a small but very enthusiastic group of drivers who have obtained…
  • Cameron starts 2025 with a Pass
    Many congratulations to Cameron Ferris who passed his advanced test at the weekend, the first pass of 2025 for GAM and a well earned result for Cameron.   He was grateful for the help provided by GAM Observers, and his Examiner had some very positive comments about the drive. “Cameron demonstrated a safe and smooth drive,…