Learning to drive

As a highly trained instructor I could help you to pass your test more quickly and saving you money by using the most modern techniques to help you to visualise, understand and put into practice the skills you need to know to pass your test and drive confidently, competently and safely on the modern British roads.

I try to make my car a friendly and relaxed environment while ensuring that you learn at the quickest pace possible. All training is carried on on a 1 to 1 basis and you will be given your own driving record so you can keep track of your progress.

I use an easy to follow step by step driving syllabus to ensure that you learn at the quickest pace to get you ready for your test in the quickest possible time and giving you the very best chance of passing 1st time.

While you're learning to drive why not do a B-Tec level 2 Award, Demonstrate safe driving (car)? This could:

Help lower your insurance premium by a minimum of 15%.
Be an additional recognized qualification on your C.V.
Look good on your personal statement when applying to university.
Help you understand the importance of Eco driving and how you can save money on your fuel bill.
Help you understand the importance of car maintenance and how looking after your car can cut out unnecessary repair bills.

As well as helping you to pass your driving test I also offer courses for those with a full driving licence, these include the Pass Plus, Taxi training, Motorway tuition and refresher courses.

Learning with an instructor Vs private learning

There is no right or wrong way to learn to drive. Some people think that by learning with a parent or friend is cheaper than paying for professional tuition, although in reality this is not normally the case.

Firstly, there is the cost - paying £21 per hour might seem expensive but the time you spend in the car is time well spent. You will not only learn to drive, you will be taught to drive to the DSAs standards. My average learner spends about £600 on driving lessons, this includes, tax, fully comprehensive insurance, fuel, running costs and repair bills. If you learn to drive privately insurance for a provisional licence holder can be anything up to £1000! Then there are the ever rising fuel costs as well as the added mileage and wear and tear to your car.

Secondly, what is the point in learning to drive if your not learning the correct way that will earn you your driving licence? The problem is that although full licence holders might know how to drive, they could well teach you bad habits that could be picked up by a driving examiner on your test. I am not saying that you should not practice driving privately and I do encourage my students to practice their driving whenever possible. I also strongly encourage parents/supervising adults to sit in the back of my car to watch how I am teaching the student to drive so that all parties know what is expected from the student.