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Driving Schools in the UK

Freemans Driving Academy

Freemans Driving Academy

Crowthorne, Berkshire, South East England, RG45 7HE

There are many driving schools and choosing the right one for you is important. We have been teaching learner drivers for the past 20 years and in that time have gained a wealth of experience and qualifications. We are grade 6 instructors, which is the highest grade that can be achieved and only 6.5%* of driving instructors in the UK have gained this. All instructors are registered with the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) and have undertaken a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check. less

Highway School Of Motoring

Highway School Of Motoring

Orpington, South East London, London, BR6 9HQ

Although instruction and advice will be given on how to help a pupil pass their Driving Test, at Highway School of Motoring the emphasis is very much on making people safe drivers for life. Lessons are carried out in a relaxed atmosphere as we know learning something new can be quite a daunting task. less

R H Drive

R H Drive

Sudbury, Suffolk, East England, CO10 1PH

At RH Drive we help you improve your driving skills. We have a modern, air conditioned, Dual Control Car and offer free local pick up in Sudbury and surrounding areas. We are happy to answer any questions you may have so please contact us for an informal discussion to see how we can help improve your driving skills. less

Unique Driving Tuition

Unique Driving Tuition

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, North East England, NE11 0AB

We're one of the most highly recommended driving schools in the Newcastle and Gateshead areas. We teach all over the North East (see TEACHING AREAS page) and offer a range of LESSONS including automatic, manual, instructor training, pass plus, intensive courses and more. We use male and female instructors so you have a choice and we're proud to say that all our instructors are fully qualified. Have a look round our site and GET IN TOUCH if you'd like to enquire about learning with us. less

Go Intensive

Go Intensive

Watford, Hertfordshire, East England, WD18 8WL

However we're not about cutting corners, we train all our students to drive to the highest standard as well as pass their test quickly (beginner to test pass in 4 to 6 weeks) This high standard is shown by our very high first time pass rate of 85% (average overall pass rate is higher) and an average pass mark of only 4 or 5 minor faults (well below the industry standard). How do we achieve this? less

Live Drive

Live Drive

Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML2 0PH

Driving School based in Carluke, covering your local area offering Automatic & Manual Driving Lessons with your own fully qualified Driving Instructor. We cover Wishaw, Lanark, Hamilton, Motherwell etc *Fast pass intensive /semi-intensive courses *Dyslexia & SPLD support *Save Money & learn faster *Free theory training. All Training is focused on client centred learning which aims to deliver Quality Driving Lessons with 121 learning or multi occupancy, in a Pro-Social & Defensive Driving method. less

MJ Driving School

MJ Driving School

Hatton, South West London, London, TW14 8AL

Take your Driving Lessons in Twickenham with our Driving School in Twickenham We have been running since 2004. We have been delivering excellent value for money Driving Lessons in Twickenham for the past 8 years. We have a number of fully Driving Instructors in Twickenham who are all very friendly and really patient, all who have been trained to the highest standard. less

PB Driver Training

PB Driver Training

Bristol, South West England, South West England, BS16 9QH

The management and instructor team have many years experience in developing courses for our growing base of clients. All PB Driver Trainers are qualified DSA instructors and have a wealth of training experience as well as many accumulated years of actual HGV / LGV driving experience. They are able to provide an invaluable mix of required theory and practical experience. They are subject to an ongoing training and skills schedule to ensure you get the best possible training. less

Kris Blundell Driving School

Kris Blundell Driving School

Preston, Lancashire, North West England,

Welcome to Kris Blundell Driving Lessonsl for driving lessons in Preston, Chorley and Leyland, Lancashire. Our Driving Instructors are fully qualified D.S.A. Approved Driving Instructors and our pass rate is well above the national average. Our Driving Schools philosophy is to teach you Safe Driving for Life and to get you through the Driving Test first time with as little driving lessons as possible. less

1st Call

1st Call

Fareham, Hampshire, South East England,

The winter is approaching and your most probably thinking its not a good time to learn to drive. Well actually it is if you vary your lessons between daylight and night time hours. As you will end up with more skill than someone who has only learnt in daylight. Also as the weather turns you will get more experience of driving in different weather conditions. So with that in mind book your lessons with us. Check out our special offer page for the latest deals. less

Surrey Driving Force

Surrey Driving Force

Staines, Surrey, South East England, TW18 2QH

Driving lessons in Staines start at just £15.00. We cover the whole of Staines as well as towns such as Burpham, Goldsworth Park, Chertsey, Kingfield, Merrow, Pyrford, Ripley, Send, Woking, Worplesdon. We provide a range of tuition that will be suitable for everybody - from someone who is completely new to driving all the way to someone who is far more experienced & is looking to become a driving instructor. less

On Route Driving School

On Route Driving School

Spalding, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, PE11 3NF

Thank you for looking us up! On Route Driving School is well established in the Spalding area and has built up it's business through recommendations from the many happy students who have learned to drive with us. And we don't just cater for young, new drivers - we also welcome mature learners as well as those who have a licence but haven't driven for some time and would like a refresher. Or maybe you just need help with a certain topic, like motorways, roundabouts or parking. less

L G V Driver Training

L G V Driver Training

Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, North East England, NE31 2HQ

Tyne and Wear LGV driver training school are a well established driver training organisation, established in 1986. We have many thousands of satisfied customers, the majority of whom now enjoy a career in LGV driving. Our LGV training courses operate for companies and individuals. We offer a flexible approach to your LGV driver training needs, including intensive courses, and offer test facilities throughout the North of the UK. less

Adventure Driving School

Adventure Driving School

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML3 8TS

We appreciate that although learning to drive is really important, it should still be FUN. You learn quicker if you are enjoying yourself, and at Adventure Driving School, we go out of our way to ensure that learning to drive is not a daunting prospect. less

CLEARWAY DRIVING School

CLEARWAY DRIVING School

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, East England, PE12 6XN

Our instructors all come very highly recommended - read through some of our learner testimonials for yourself. Driving lessons are covered over a wide area in and around Peterborough including North Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire - this gives a bigger choice of test centres and therefore shorter waiting lists. 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