Your Instructor
Q: How do I know my instructor is
fully qualified?
Q: Can I have the same instructor
for all my lessons?
Q: Will my instructor smoke during
my lesson?
Your Lessons
Q: Will I get a full hour
of tuition?
Q: Can I book a two-hour lesson?
Q: Do lessons in the evening and at
weekends cost the same as in the daytime?
Q: Will I have to share my lesson or
pick up the next pupil during my instruction?
Q: How many lessons will I need?
Q: Do you teach intensive courses?
Q: I'm really nervous about
learning to drive. What would you advise?
Q: Do you
offer refresher lessons? If so, how much do they cost?
Q: Can I learn to drive on an
international license?
Q: Will I need to book the
practical and theory tests myself?
Q: Can you help me prepare for my
theory/Hazard Perception Test?
Your tuition
car
Q: What type of car will
I drive?
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Q:
How do I know my instructor is fully qualified?
A: A driving instructor must display his or her
Approved Driving Instructors badge in the windscreen
of the vehicle. A green badge shows that they are fully qualified; a
pink badge means that they are still training. I am a fully qualified
Driving Standards Agency green badge instructor.
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Q:
Can I have the same instructor for all my lessons?
A: Yes. I work alone. However as a DSA approved driving instructor I
could, if absolutely necessary (i.e during periods of illness etc) and
with your permission contact a local instructor to 'step in'.
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Q:
Will my instructor smoke during my lesson?
A: No. I have a no smoking policy in my training vehicle but if you
want to take a five minute break then that's fine.
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Your lessons
Q:
Will I get a full hour of tuition?
A: Yes, i will pick you up at the time we have arranged and you will
have a full hour of one-to-one tuition.
If it is more convenient I can collect you at a different place to your
home, work for example and drop you off after the lesson at home or
work. This is of course with prior notice given and within reasonable
distance. If I should be late for a lesson I'll make every effort to
contact you to keep you informed.
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Q:
Can I book a two-hour lesson?
A: Lessons are booked and tuition costs quoted by the hour, but lessons
lasting two hours can be arranged. In many cases two-hour lessons are
preferable and recommended. I can discuss your particular needs and
confirm the dates and times with you at the end of your lesson.
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Q:
Do lessons in the evening and at weekends cost the same as in the
daytime?
A: Yes, Lesson prices are for the quality tuition you receive and have
nothing to do with time, or day, of the week, there are peak times
however and lesson times may not be free at weekends and evenings so a
first come first served basis has to operate. That said I will try my
best to accommodate your individual needs.
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Q:
Will I have to share my lesson or pick up the next pupil during my
instruction?
A: No, it's against my Code of Conduct to pick up another pupil in your
lesson (known as 'piggy backing'). You will receive personal,
one-to-one instruction.
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Q:
How many lessons will I need?
A: There is no set number. Driving Standards Agency research suggests
that about 42 hours of professional training plus additional practice
will give you the best chance of passing.
The number of lessons you need can depend on:
how quickly you learn
how often you are taught
the length of your lessons
the amount of private practice you get
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Q:
Do you teach intensive courses?
A: We don't offer an intensive 'package' where typically 30 to 40 hours
of tuition are provided during a week with a test booked at the
conclusion of the course.
However, 3 to 4 hours a day (semi-intensive)
would be a very quick way of developing the skills required to pass the
test. Tests would be booked in the usual way.
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Q:
I'm really really nervous about learning to drive. What would you
advise me to do?
A: I can 'ease you in' very gradually, learning to drive should
be, and is, great fun, trust me you'll be looking forward to every
lesson.
Don't
worry if you're feeling anxious about learning to drive, most people
are. I fully understand this completely and will soon put you at ease.
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Q:
Do you offer refresher lessons? If so, how much do they cost?
A: If you've already passed your test and need to brush up on your
skills, we can offer you a refresher course. Lessons cost £2
above the
standard hourly rate, to reflect higher fuel costs associated with this
type of tuition. (Pupils who know how to drive often learn faster than
complete beginners.) Pass plus lessons are also available for full
license holders to gain an additional qualification and experience in a
wider variety of circumstances such as night driving and motorways.
Pass plus holders can also get insurance discounts from certain
companies
so this is a popular choice for newly qualified drivers. (My own son
saved over £500 on his insurance).
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Q:
Can I learn to drive on an international license?
A: In certain circumstances you are permitted to drive for one year
before having to take the UK driving test. For full details check with
the DVLA.
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Q:
Will I need to book the practical and theory tests myself?
A: The practical and theory tests are an arrangement between you
and the Driving Standards Agency, but I will be happy to help you book
your test appointments.
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Q:
Can you help me prepare for my theory/Hazard Perception Test?
A: Yes, I can supply you with CD's to help you practice, or, if you
prefer, you can practice with me during a lesson on my lap-top in your
home or my car.
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Your Tuition Car
Q:
What type of car will I drive?
A: You'll learn
to drive in a Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi with air conditioning and
power steering for your comfort.
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