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Sudbury Driving School

Sudbury Driving School

We use our 20 years of experience as qualified driving instructors to give you the best driving lessons we can - friendly, helpful & patient as only a family business can be. Sudbury Driving School is the only independent driving school in the Suffolk area offering both male and female instructors, both operating up to date air conditioned Volkswagen cars (one VW Golf, one VW Polo). You can either change instructors in the company when or how you wish, or stay with the one you have chosen. less

Awareness Driver Training

Awareness Driver Training

Who is Awareness Driver Training? Awareness Driver Training was established in 2005 by Howard Redwood, who is a Grade 6 Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor, a Driving Standards Agency Approved Fleet Trainer a DIAmond Advanced Motorists Advanced Instructor and a DIAmond Advanced Motorists Examiner. We are a professional driver training establishment serving Reigate, Redhill, Horley and Crawley. We supply quality training designed to suit the needs of the customer. less

Whiteside School Of Motoring

Whiteside School Of Motoring

By choosing to learn to drive through our school, you are choosing to learn how to drive with a professional driving school who teach to the DVA syllabus. We do this by using a course of structured lesson as recommended by the DSA/DVA. This means you can be sure that you will be receiving the best possible tuition using tried and tested methods. less

Optimus Driver Training

Optimus Driver Training

DEvery driving school you search for will tell you how good they are and how high their pass rates are. We believe that the best people to help you make a decision are our customers. Read their comments and let them help you by putting your trust in us to get you on the road to success. With a friendly and calm environment, not to mention our value for money training packages, you can't go wrong. less

Easy As HGV

Easy As HGV

With training centres nationwide we're here to turn you into a professional driver. We offer HGV Driver Training for C1, C1+E, C & C+E licences along with specialist Driver CPC Training, Periodic CPC Training and Horsebox Training. You'll be assigned a Personal Training Adviser to advise on the best options for what you want to achieve, who will arrange the courses to match this. less

Driving Forward

Driving Forward

At Driving-Forward we understand that learning to drive can be a daunting challenge, but by choosing the right driving school it can make all the difference. When you learn to drive with Driving-Forward we aim to help you pass your driving test quicker (saving you time and money), whilst in a safe and comfortable environment. less

Atlantic Star Driving School

Atlantic Star Driving School

We are a leading provider of driving lessons for under 17's, beginners and experienced drivers looking to polish up their skills. If you're between 13-17 years of age, you can learn to drive with Atlantic Star Driving School. Parents can be assured that people who book young driver lessons and participate on our HEADSTART driving programme are in a safe, professional environment at all times. less

Ladybird School Of Motoring

Ladybird School Of Motoring

We've taught thousands of people to drive just like yourselves. Knowing how to communicate and understand each individual person is very important and with our vast experience and we feel that we our tuition is second to none. We cover Oxford, Bicester and surrounding villages. less

Pamela Gray Driving School

Pamela Gray Driving School

The areas we cover are Cumbernauld, Airdrie, Kilsyth, Falkirk, Grangemouth, Stirling, Bonnybridge and Denny. Pamela Gray is a fully qualified driving instructor who provides friendly enthusiastic driving tuition. Pamela has helped many pupils pass both their theory and practical driving tests. So whether you're a nervous first time driver or have some driving experience, Pamela adapts her teaching method to suit each individual pupil. less

C-Way Trailer Training

C-Way Trailer Training

C-Way is an independent Driver Training Company that has been established since 2006. We started with 1 learner car and steadily built up a reputation for high quality tuition achieving great pass rates. We have now expanded to include LGV Driver Training, B+E Trailer Training & we have recently added Plant Machinery to our portfolio. We are based in Peterborough north Cambridgeshire but offer driving tuition courses in Leicester, Northampton, Norwich and of course, Peterborough. less

Learn With Linda

Learn With Linda

Looking for a driving school in Barry, Penarth and the Cardiff area? Learn With Linda prides itself on a high pass rates, competitive prices and a patient reliable female driving instructor. All driving tuition is on a 1-2-1 basis and we offer flexible pick up and drop off points. Our female instructor is fully qualified with an honest approach. less

Central Transport Training

Central Transport Training

Central Transport Training was formed in 1995 and operates within the Road Transport Sector, providing training and development programmes and services to a diverse range of Private Individuals and Organisations, ranging in size from small through medium to large. Since 1996 we have invested heavily in our fleet of training vehicles and premises, relocating in 1999 to cope with business expansion. less

1 Week Driving School

1 Week Driving School

At 1 Week Driving School We offer Intensive Driving Courses Swindon, Chippenham and Newbury Test centres. We can also cover other areas but please call to confirm before booking. Our Fast Track Driving Courses and residential courses give learner drivers the opportunity to focus on their driving course and pass their test within a much shorter time frame than would otherwise be possible. less

Tom McDermid Driver Training

Tom McDermid Driver Training

Hi and welcome to the Tom McDermid Driver Training website where you can find info on our high quality, value for money driving lessons. By taking your lessons with Tom McDermid Driver Training, you will be taught by fully qualified DVSA driving instructors with excellent pass rates. This is achieved by a flexible approach to lessons that are adapted to suit the individual pupil. less

Allen Brown

Allen Brown

Are you an advanced driving instructor that is fed up with their existing franchise? Have you just qualified and not sure where to start? Then look NO further! You won't be disappointed. With our years of experience we can ensure your personal success as a driving school. less

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No matter if you are a teenager wanting to learn how to drive a car or a person, who wants to improve their driving skills or get a professional category for their business, finding a reliable and professional driving school is very important. If finding a reliable driving school is part of your agenda right now, we believe we can help you find the right driving school for you. Just check out our tips and recommendations for how to find the right driving school.

There is definitely a driving school to find everyone’s needs and requirements. Unfortunately, there is no existing agency that oversees driving schools nationally. Therefore, it may take some digging to find a reliable, accredited and approved driving school near you. Therefore, when choosing a driving school, even if you believe you have found the best one, don’t rush your decision and take your time to consider all aspects of becoming a student of this driving school. Ask all the questions you are interested in before you sign up with a driving school.

Choosing a Driving School: Know Your Options

Before you even start researching for the best driving school, you need to consider an important aspect – the type of student taking the driving school classes. Generally, there are two main categories of driving schools:

• Driving schools for first-time drivers – such education is divided in two, the classroom and some time spent behind the wheel.

• Defensive driving schools – Such courses are dedicated to experienced drivers who would like to improve and polish their skills for a number of reasons.

Choosing a Driving School: Do a Research

Of course, choosing the right driving school is important, this is why you want to take your time and do research to make sure you are making the right decision. Whenever you decide on a driving school, make sure to check if it is accredited and licensed by the appropriate government agency. You can easily check such information online, so take your time to do the research.

Choosing a Driving School: Check the Curriculum

When choosing a driving school, make sure to check the curriculum and see if you are happy with what the driving school can offer as an education system. At the end of the day, you want to feel convenient with the curriculum plan and make sure you will be able to learn as much as possible for a shorter period of time.

Before You Choose a Driving School, Check the Classroom

Of course, it is also important to check the facilities of the driving school and see how you find them. It is important to be happy with the facilities and how they feel like. The more convenient and good you feel in the classroom, the easier it will be for you to go through the learning process. Check out if the driving school has a teaching system with textbooks or they prefer a more informal way of teaching. Ask the driving school for how long they have been in the business and get references.

When Choosing a Driving School, Check Out the Car

As much as you are interested in the classroom of the driving school, you should also check the cars that will be used during the teaching and learning process. Take your time to access the condition and the shape the vehicle is in, how good or poorly the driving school maintains their cars. Also, make sure that all vehicles are clearly marked as student drivers. Additionally, you can also check the driving school has liability insurance so all students are adequately covered.

Choosing a Driving School: Ask for “Hands On” Time

As much as the time spent in the classroom of the driving school is important, it is equally important the time you will spend behind the wheel. Nothing beats getting out on the road and this is the time you will learn the most about driving and improve your skills the most. Therefore, when choosing a driving school, you should check how much time you will spend behind the wheel, in what kind of conditions will be the learning. Every driving school is different in this sense. Therefore, when choosing a driving school, you should make sure to make the most of the learning process, therefore you should be happy with all aspects of the learning process.

Get to Know the Driving School’s Instructor

Probably the most important aspect of your overall experience with a driving school is not the classroom and facilities, neither the condition of the vehicles. The most important aspect of a driving school is the instructor, who will teach you how to drive a car. You should feel comfortable and convenient in the relationship you will have with them. At the end of the day, an instructor should be a positive role model, who is able to properly communicate their knowledge and share their experience. Not everybody is born to be a good driving instructor. It is up to you to make sure you are happy to spend time with the driving school’s instructor, their teaching methods suit you.

Where to Find the Right Driving School

Of course, the first thing you will do when looking for a reliable driving school is to check out recommendations. Most of the people you know are drivers or learning to become such. Almost everyone has experience with a driving instructor, therefore it is easy to speak to the people you know, family members, friends, etc. and get recommendations. However, if you are not able to get recommendations from people, you can always check out the online space, where you will find a plethora of referrals and recommendations, people who share their opinions and experience with driving schools. Filter out the good reviews, narrow down your choice, and it will be easier for you to make a final decision. This online directory is also a good way to find what you are looking for, check out a plethora of driving schools near you here.

Choosing a driving school: know your options
Choosing a driving school: do a research
Choosing a driving school: check the curriculum
Before you choose a driving school, check the classroom
When choosing a driving school, check out the car
Choosing a driving school: ask for “hands on” time
Get to know the driving school’s instructor
Where to find the right driving school