The official DVSA answer would be 45hrs on average of professional driving tuition with 22 hrs of private practice. This is rather misleading as it depends very much on the individual, their age and ability to learn. Taking account of: How quickly you learn, how often you are taught, the length of your lessons, and the regularity of the practice you get.
Please bring your provisional driving license, which needs to be seen by your instructor before driving on your first lesson. If you require glasses to read number plates and drive, please remember to bring them with you as well.
A first lesson will normally involve Cockpit drills and controls and Moving off and Stopping… It then depends on your ability.
You will be driving the car on a road with in your first lesson.
No. But we normally advise you get your theory test complete within the first month of driving. The theory test is valid for 2 years.
It is advisable that the theory test is completed prior to booking an Intensive course of Lessons.
We can book the tests in the car using the instructors ipad. Or you can book the tests at home using Gov.uk website.
Please be careful as there are some websites that charge a admin fee for booking. Your Instructor will need to made aware and agree with your Practical test booking if use of the Instructors car is required. Your Instructor has the right under the t&c’s to withhold use of his car.
The best way of learning is to have a 2hr lesson a week. But lesson lengths may vary between 1,1.5 and 2 hrs. Longer lessons of up to 5 hrs can be catered for if you require a more intensive learning programme.
Yes within reason, we are happy to collect you from another address than your home and again at the end of your lesson drop you somewhere else if you prefer. All we ask is advance notice as we would not want to be late for the next pupil’s lesson.
No, if you are just about to go for your first drive, Simon Says Driver Training will help you to quickly grasp the basics. Your Instructor will help you overcome any nervousness and get you started in a quiet/calm area to develop your confidence and skills.
Simon Says Driver Training requires a 48 hour notice of cancellation for all lessons. However, if you must cancel please call as soon as possible, so that the lesson may be booked for someone else.
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