Oct 19, 2009. Jenson Button failed his first driving test because his racer's instinct got the better of him, his former instructor disclosed on Monday. Jul 29, 2017. Apparently smarter people are more likely to fail their driving test. The research by Privilege DriveXpert questioned a sample of 1,564 British people who hold a full driver's license. 59% respondents with no qualifications passed first time, compared to 50% of people who gained GCSEs, 51% with A-Levels.

Adele secured her licence and only made one minor error after she was given lessons by the motoring tutor to the stars. Mr Gaughan admitted he had never heard of her before she came to him for an intensive course - and still didn't twig when she sang some of her hits to try and jog his memory. The driving instructor has previously taught a host of celebs including James McAvoy and One Direction's Niall Horan - but says he never knows who they are. (SWNS.COM) Adele passed on her first attempt with just one minor mistake.

Mr Gaughan said: 'I didn't know who Adele was so she started singing in her lessons. Tomb Raider Patch Angel Of Darkness Anime on this page. The problem was I didn't know any of her songs. 'She would sing some beautiful songs and say 'you must know this one' but I don't really know many celebrities.' He added: 'Her little boy Angelo is doing absolutely brilliant. She is very much a proper mum who lives for her son.

'Driving will give her a bit of freedom and she is looking forward to be able to go off with just her and Angelo. She worked very hard with me and learned very quickly.' The grateful stars have written their own words of praise for the driving instructor on his website, www.intensive courses.co.uk. Adele wrote: 'Noel is Dumbledore of roads. Could not have done it without him and his jokes changed my life.' Mr Gaughan admitted he didn't realise he had One Direction singer Niall in his car until they pulled up at traffic lights and were surrounded by screaming girls.

Edward Dwain from Mumford & Sons. (SWNS.COM) He had never listened to Mumford and Sons before he helped double bassist Edward Dwain get his licence. And he had never seen the film Notting Hill before actor Rhys Ifans climbed into his car. It was only when he got chatting to X-Men star James McAvoy, singer Mika and Bond girl Gemma Arterton he found out they were in showbusiness. (SWNS.COM) Thanks to his no-nonsense approach all of the celebrities have their licences with week-long intensive courses. 'Mika was hilarious and he eats like a horse for someone so small. He always had a sandwich.

'James McAvoy was a really sweet guy and it was great seeing him on Top Gear. Rhys Ifans is the funniest pupil I've had. 'When we got to the test centre he walked up to the examiner and said 'shall I drop my pants now' I didn't set out to get this niche, I think it's just word of mouth. 'I've already got a few more celebrities booked in. A couple more of the other One Direction boys are looking to pass their tests still so they have given me a call.' Mr Gaughan, 46, has been running driving school Intensive Courses with wife Gaynor, 39, from his home in Bishop Stortford, Hertfordshire, for more than 20 years. But the dedicated Radio 4 listener rarely watches TV or reads magazines, which means he struggles to recognise famous faces.

He says he is now used to security escorts and mobs of teenage girls following his adapted Mini Cooper. (SWNS.COM) Other star drivers to have been taught by Mr Gaughan include supermodel Lara Stone, Captain America actress Hayley Atwell and Stereophonics drummer Javier Weyler. Lara Stone wrote: 'I have never driven before and I only started driving 8 days ago and have just passed my test, it hasn't sunk in yet, it's a great feeling, I loved every minute of my lessons.' Mika added: 'Fantastic instructor, lovely nutter, couldn't have done it without Noel. Download The Broadview Anthology Of Expository Prose Ebook.

Pixie Geldof said: 'Best driving instructor ever, absolutely fantastic, Noel taught my boyfriend and friends, what an amazing experience.' Most of pupils have a week of intensive lessons to get up to pass-standard and pay £25 an hour, on average.