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Lessons are given in a Air Conditioned Dual Controlled Suzuki Swift DDIS
We will arrange a suitable place to pick up, Usually home, work or college. We recommend that where possible 2 hour lessons, this will be more beneficial due to traffic conditions. There will be no car sharing.

What's the best type of course for me?
That depends on what you want. Some people choose to - or need to - take a driving course in a short time, while others prefer to spread their training over a longer period. We explain the courses we offer.
Hourly lessons
For the majority of people, having hourly lessons maybe once or twice a week may suit them. They can spread the cost of the training over some months. These can be one hour or two hour lessons. The advantage of 2hour lessons is that you will get more learning time as you will not spend half of the lesson driving to and from the training areas
Hourly lessons allow you to plan your life around the lessons. Another advantage is that you're not under any pressure to take the tests. Both you and your trainer can decide when you're ready. You also have time to have private practice if someone is available for you to help.
Semi-intensive
This type of course is designed for those who wish to take at least 4 hours a week. The advantage of this type of course is that you should be ready for your test in a shorter period of time
Block Booking Discounts
If you book and pay in advance for 10 hours or more we can offer a discount on our normal lesson rate.
Pass Plus
What is Pass Plus?
Now you've passed, you'll want to start driving. However the driving test is just a basic level of skills that allow you to drive unaccompanied. It is generally known that, 17 to 25 year-olds have a high percentage of accidents within the first two years of passing. To reduce this alarming statistic, the government introduced a scheme in conjunction with insurance companies and driving instructors to offer an 'advanced' driving course called Pass Plus. At present, the Pass Plus scheme is open to anyone, who has passed a driving test within two years of passing the driving test. The benefits of doing a Pass Plus course are:

· Reduced insurance premiums
· Increase confidence with your driving
· Gain more knowledge about driving
· Reduce the chances of being involved in a road crash

A Pass Plus course consists of the following topics:
· Town driving - This topic will help you to improve on your perception and anticipation skills in towns
· Driving out of town - You'll learn how to deal with driving in the countryside where you could encounter agricultural vehicles and farm animals
· Driving on dual carriageways - To drive safely on fast, multi-lane roads you'll need all your skills of observation, concentration, anticipation and lane discipline
· Driving on motorways - motorways are very different from any other type of road. You'll learn to drive confidently and safely on them.
· All weather driving - You will learn how to deal with different types of weather conditions, such as rain, snow and high winds
The course lasts a minimum of six hours, depending on your skills. Your instructor will advise you if you have any weaknesses with any part and recommend further training. At the end of course there will be no test to take. You and your instructor will complete a form and your instructor will send it to the Pass Plus unit of the DSA, who will then send you a certificate of Pass Plus completion. Your insurance company will then ask for the certificate. Not all driving instructors are registered with the DSA to conduct the training, so you should check with the instructor.

Gift Vouchers
Why not get your friends and family to give driving lessons for birthday or Christmas presents? Our gift vouchers make the ideal gift.
We provide Motorway lessons as well as Refresher training
For further information please contact us by email or by telephone 07958 050471