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Our top tips for finding a good driving instructor
Check the instructor is fully qualified and
not a trainee instructor.
There are are lots of trainees out there! Trainees display a pink badge in their windscreen instead of a green one, as they have only passed the first two of three qualifying exams. (All our instructors are fully qualified)
Choose an instructor with
at least two years' experience.
Experienced driving instructors generally identify and correct driving faults more quickly than new instructors. (On average, our instructors have been qualified for eight years and have an average 28 years of driving experience)
Don't go for the cheapest option.
Cheap instructors are rarely any good! You will probably spend more in the long run because it will take you longer to learn with a poor instructor. (Over the past two years our instructors have taken beginners through to passing the driving test with TEN fewer hours of driving lessons than an average instructor - which equates to a saving of about £250!)
The Driving Standards Agency grades all instructors from 1-6, with 6 being the best. Aim for an instructor who is at least grade 4,
preferably 5. Six is very rare. Most instructors are grade 4. (Most of our instructors are grade 5, some are grade 4)
Be suspicious of pass rate claims. Pass rates cannot be proved as they are not published anywhere. Even if an instructor is honest about his pass rate, it could be misleading. Some bad instructors have good pass rates because they ditch or lose pupils who are difficult to teach. (All our instructors have good pass rates and retention rates - you'll have to take our word for that!)
Ask your friends
if they know of any good driving instructors. Good instructors gain most of their work through recommendation. (Find out what our ex-customers think of us on our Testimonials page)
If you are thinking of having lessons with a multi-car school, check that you will always have the same instructor
and car for all your lessons. It is unsettling to chop and change. (With us you will have the same instructor and car for all your lessons. However, near the time of your test you may wish to have a realistic mock test with a different WDS instructor. We can arrange this at no extra charge)
Other questions you might ask are: What type of cars do you use? (Manual Ford Fiestas and Citroen C3s and an automatic Nissan Micra) Are the cars dual controlled? (Yes) Do you provide resources to help with me with the theory test? (Yes, bang up to date online software, for free) How long are the lessons? (1hr, 1.5hrs or 2hrs) What availability do you have? (With ten instructors we have slots throughout the week) Will I be charged if I cancel a lesson? (No, as long as you give us a least 24hrs notice) Can I be picked up and dropped off in different places? (Yes, anywhere within our area) Are there discounts for block bookings? (Yes, see our prices page)
Top tip: Only book a single lesson to start with.
You need to find an instructor you get on with. Your progress will be hampered if you don't like or don't respect your teacher.
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