1½ HOUR ASSESSMENT

For anyone who has previously started learning to drive and then given up.  A no-obligation chance to try out the car and myself as your instructor. I'll advise which areas of your driving require particular attention and the best route to passing your driving test. 

£30.00

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RINGING AROUND?

Six questions to ask driving schools:

-   The No. 1 question to ask:  Will I be taught by a fully qualified instructor or a trainee?  (Tip: trainees will be displaying a pink trainee instructor licence on their windscreen)

-   What grade did the instructor achieve on their last DSA check test and when was it taken?  (Tip: grade 5 and 6 are best - and the more recent the check test, the more reliable the grading)

IF THE DRIVING SCHOOL OR INSTRUCTOR IS RELUCTANT TO GIVE THIS INFORMATION, ASK YOURSELF WHETHER YOU'RE SURE YOU'LL BE GETTING HIGHEST QUALITY TUITION.   LEARNING WITH A GOOD INSTRUCTOR SHOULD REDUCE THE NUMBER OF LESSONS YOU REQUIRE TO REACH TEST STANDARD, POTENTIALLY SAVING MONEY IN THE LONG RUN.

-  What is the instructor's current pass rate for a) all tests; b) first-time tests?  (Tip: national pass rate is currently approximately 43%)

-  What other qualifications does the instructor hold? (Tip:  make sure it's a bona fide qualification)

-  What car will I be driving and how old is it?  (Tip:  you want to be learning to drive in a reliable, easily-handled modern vehicle)

-  Will I be asked to pay extra to use the car for my driving test?  (Tip:  charges vary and you could be asked for up to £50 extra - pupils who've been learning with me will pay usual lesson rates for their test)