Carschoolconfessions

Car School Confessions

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Welcome to Car School Confessions! Join driving instructors Francis Noakes, Kate Jones and Vicky Folland as they share hilarious stories, juicy confessions and all the behind the scenes madness of life on the road. Whether you're a learner, an instructor or just in need of a good laugh, this podcast is packed with craziness, fun and a few surprises along the way. Buckle up - It's going to be a wild ride.

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Jun 10, 2026

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Episodes

S3 Ep5 The DVSA ruined everything, we need to rant! 10.06.2026

This episode we ask….Does anyone actually know the test booking changes? Will it even make a difference? What has the DVSA done? How’s your week been? Fail or prevail? Have we fixed driving test nerves? Confessions as always and this episode, how well do you know your podcast hosts….lets find out!

S3 Ep 4 Drink, Drugs and Dodgy Instructors 03.05.2026

Fail or prevail? Who’s having an awesome week? Vicky is off on one, what’s triggered her? We’ve had some of your craziest confessions yet AND we’re addressing drugs and drink behind the wheel

S3 Ep3 The Takeover, someone with L Plates is in charge, what could go wrong 14.03.2026

This episode the tables turn… a learner driver (and Vicky’s daughter!) takes over the podcast and puts Francis, Kate and Vicky on the spot. Is Vicky actually a good instructor? What does Francis really think when learners mess things up? And Kate shares some of your best driving confessions. We left someone with L-plates in charge… what could possibly go wrong? 🚗

S3 Ep 2 It it worth driving? You could get the bus instead! 08.02.2026

We’re busting more test myths…again, pass, fail or chill One of us decided it’s not even worth the effort and is getting a bus pass AND Francis has a big confession this ep Join us for my chaos, crashes and laughs

S3 EP1 - Mind Matters - Talking Mental Health in the Driver’s Seat 09.01.2026

We’re back! Season 3 of Car School Confession kicks off with a really important conversation. In this episode we’re joined by special guest, Holly, from Blooming Minds. Holly is a qualified mental health first aider, she talks honestly about mental health - on the road, at work and in every day life. We chat about recognising the signs, supporting others - and yourself and why talking really does...

Episode 9- Revving up for Santa! Will Francis finally get a licence for two wheels? 05.12.2025

Ho ho ho! The Christmas spirit has arrived at the Car School as the hosts unwrap their Secret Santa presets (prepare for some festive confusion!). This week, the crew dives into the highs of working at JLR, will Francis be celebrating and we have some reactions to Ged’s controversial solutions to the driving test back log

Episode 8 - One of Us Failed a Test… and Someone Sent an Embarrassing Typo 12.11.2025

One of us has failed a test, the theory test is causing arguments, and the confessions this week are something else! From a crash involving an instructor with no fingernails to an extremely awkward typo sent to a pupil. A test fail. A text fail. Classic chaos Welcome to Car School Confessions 😅

Episode 7 Dude, Where’s My Wheel? Test Centre Tourists & Myths Busted 28.09.2025

S2 Ep7 What do you get when Francis loses a tyre somewhere en route to Oxford, learners chase down tests at any test centre they can find and Ged from BayView joins the chat? Chaos, confessions, and a lot of laughs. Join Francis, Kate, and Vicky as they chat driving test myths, what should be a Highway Code rule, and ask: is the system broken?

We've all had a crash of some sort...oops! 23.08.2025

Reset the accident counter… because yes, it finally happened. We’ve all had something go wrong, and this week we’re proving that even driving instructors aren’t immune to epic fails, bumps and scrapes. After a good run, all good things must come to an end and Kate, Francis, and Vicky are here to spill the lot. Vicky’s invented a new game for Kate and Francis and we'd love to know what you thin...

Mother Trucker 19.07.2025

S2, Ep5 – "Mother Trucker" Vicky’s gone full trucker, Francis is still MIA on his never-ending road trip, and we’ve revived Never Have I Ever for some dangerously honest confessions. From rude place names to absolute chat chaos, this one's off the rails (or off the motorway?). No L-plates needed – just hit play and enjoy the ride

We got grilled by a driving examiner...and it got awkward 25.05.2025

We handed our podcast over to ex-driving examiner Jason Sykes. In this special episode, Jason turns the tables on the usual hosts- Francis, Kate, and Vicky, with a barrage of brutally honest and sometimes awkward questions. THE TABLES TURNED AGAIN when we asked Jason to confess ALL. As usual we all have confessed something we probably shouldn't' t have. Buckle up for fun, confessions and a...

All Fun and Games… Until You Can’t Book a Driving Test 23.04.2025

We’re back with another episode of Car School Confessions, and yes… we’re talking driving test waiting times again. Come on, DVSA—sort it out! Kate puts Francis and Vicky to the test with a quick fire game—who’s taking the crown this time? Plus, we dive into more of your confessions, uncovering some truly wild driving instructor habits. Join us for laughs, relatable rants, and a reminder that, hey...

Top 10 learner cars? 18.03.2025

Do you agree with our top 10? What would you bin? In this episode driving instructor Francis challenges fellow instructors, Kate and Vicky,  to create the ultimate top 10 cars with a game but there’s a twist…. As usual we have more confessions, what have you lot been up to now

Rolling with Sophie- Punctures, Watermelon and Racing 17.02.2025

In this episode we have special guest.."The Tyre Lady"...Sophie Lyden. We're diving into the Max Power Era, private race tracks and unexpected chaos of being sick (watermelon style) into a helmet. PLUS we chat ADHD and learning to drive. You'll definitely learn something this episode - probably by accident.

Season 1 - The Best Bits 09.02.2025

Did your favourite bit make the final cut? Are you listening for the first time?, Welcome. We are three driving instructors dishing the dirt on what happens inside the car. We share secrets, stories and confessions about the funny and scary side of learning to drive. You don't need to be an instructor, learner driver, recently passed or even able to drive at all to listen. We'll make you l...

Dude, Where’s my L plates? 28.12.2024

In this episode Francis visits Ireland and is surprised by the driving standards, Vicky has driving test fails and Kate has a law breaking confession from a driving instructor.

Are we gonna be cancelled? 07.11.2024

As technology advances and self driving vehicles are developed is there still a need for instructors? A self driving learner ends up at the test center and why are police called? You won’t want to miss this one

The Ex Examiner - Roadside s#!t to simple math 09.10.2024

In this episode TikTok legend The Ex Examiner joins us to bust myths and share his confessions. Be warned, he’s seen some sights at the side of the road…find out what shocked Vicky into silence. As always your hilarious confessions and what have we been up to now?

Driving Pride: A Trans Instructor's Road Through Tanks, Tunes, and LGBTQ+ Life 25.08.2024

In this episode our guest Amanda, a driving instructor and Trans Radio UK presenter, joins us as we share funny and downright disgusting confessions-How clean is your car?

Lucky charms, driving tests and unfortunate events 18.07.2024

Episode 13….unlucky for some. Are we unlucky or just stupid? Do you need luck on your driving test and what lucky charm should you take? We share our unfortunate tales and mishaps and you share more of your hilarious confessions. You’d be unlucky to miss this one

Vicky’s pupil spills the beans on what she’s really like as an instructor 13.06.2024

We think we’ve found the world’s slowest police chase! We have a special guest who tells us what it’s really like to be a new driver. It hasn’t been easy or straightforward 🤦‍♀️ What would you do if you have a breakdown abroad and why is Vicky sick of seeing Francis?

Sack your instructor 16.05.2024

In this episode of "Car School Confessions," we dive into the common problems we face with driving instructors. We also rev things up with a fun game of "True or False" to explore what driving is like in different parts of the world. And of course, you'll get to share more of your hilarious confessions, including that one that had Kate laughing so much she completely looses it. Get ready for an en...

Stories and secrets from an examiner 28.03.2024

This episode we’ve got Jason Sykes, ex examiner spilling all the secrets from the test center. And guess what? Francis has gone electric, like zapping into the future! Kate rocked it on TV, superstar vibes! And Vicky? She's taking driving lessons at an airport! Talk about high-flying adventures behind the wheel! 🎉📺🚗✈️

I ran myself over…… 17.02.2024

As driving instructors we thought we’d heard it all…..until you shared your stories and confessions with us. Find out what’s had us shaking our heads in disbelief and falling about laughing this episode.

Fire on Friday…Getting Jiggy on Saturday 03.01.2024

In the world of Driving Instructors.., What does a bad week look like? Will the £5 ick challenge make it all better?

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