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Marian Ottaway

Marian Ottaway

Marian Ottaway Driving School is an established Driving School in Surrey. We pride ourselves in providing professional tuition for all forms of driver training. Our helpful instructors are just a phone call away on 079876 763664 so why not let us guide you all the way to the big day of your test. Please take your time to look around our web site and if there is anything you wish to discuss further feel free by using the Contact Us page. less

Local Driving School

Local Driving School

Congratulations to :) Kimberley Rodwell :) who is the winner of a FREE one hour Driving Lesson. Contact us on 0333 566 0003 to claim your voucher within the next five days. Keep watching for our next competition. Congratulations to Lindsey barker of Barnsley who has recently passed her driving test first time. Well done Lindsey and all the best from your driving instructor Stefan and everyone at Local Driving School. less

Road 2 'L'

Road 2 'L'

Lindsay the proprietor of the business is a well established fully qualified DVSA ADI with over 5 years experience. We adapt teaching methods for you the individual from nervous beginners to experienced drivers. We have great patience and you will enjoy learning your skill for life in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. less

Minibus Training UK

Minibus Training UK

Based in and around the Reading area we are used by all the local authorities, schools, colleges, universities' and charities, plus utility companies, gardeners, Landscapers, Breakdown Recovery Companies, Local Haulage / Scaffold Firms and private individuals. less

Dave Phillipson Driving School

Dave Phillipson Driving School

We understand that your driving lessons need to fit around other commitments like work, or babysitting, that money may be tight and that your knowledge will be different to that of the next learner. With that in mind, we design driving courses to suit your individual needs. Whether you're looking for a driving school for your teenage son or daughter, or you are an adult who has decided it's time to learn to drive, we can help. less

L Peach School Of Motoring

L Peach School Of Motoring

We have been established for over 18 years and have a team of fully qualified male and female instructors to help you achieve this. Summer time special. 6 lessons for only £80 that works out at only £13.33 per lesson You also get a FREE theory DVD. If you would like to learn with us but don't want to take up the offer, we will be delighted to give you a FREE one hour lesson with no obligation. less

Dave Cunningham

Dave Cunningham

PJC are a friendly, independent driving school in Luton; offering driving lessons in Luton, Dunstable, and all surrounding areas. Helping hundreds of people learn to drive in Luton and Dunstable and become safe and qualified drivers, our business has grown almost entirely due to word of mouth recommendations. That's why we believe we have the best team of driving instructors in Bedfordshire. less

Anglia Driving School

Anglia Driving School

As a person who is aiming to be a professional driver, you are aware that finding a reliable driving school that is safe, offers relevent driving lessons and employ certified and professional driving instructors is very essential. Well, our company at Anglia Driving School can always give you such type of services you are looking for. less

Gold Driving Academy

Gold Driving Academy

Here at Gold Driving our aim is to provide the highest quality driving lessons in Bournemouth and Poole at affordable prices. We focus on helping our students, regardless of experience and ability, to pass their driving test and become safer, better drivers on the road. All of our team are fully qualified driving instructors who have years of experience teaching learner drivers just like YOU! We're excited and passionate about helping you learn to drive. less

Fife Driver Learning Centre

Fife Driver Learning Centre

Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY11 4XS

Highly recommended driving instructors. Most of our new pupils come to us because our driving instructors have been recommended by their friends. Learning is made easy with our fun and exciting expertise, with driving lessons structured to suit your needs and an excellent pass rates. It's no wonder we believe were the best driving school in fife. Look around our website, where you will find loads of useful information To help you on the road to passing your driving test. less

David Warriner Driving

David Warriner Driving

We are David Warriner Driving, an excellent driving school in Derby, Burton and Derbyshire. With our company you will be taught by a patient and reliable driving instructor who will help you to become a confident and safe driving. Our driving instructor has an exceptionally high pass rate, and is committed to providing you with the excellent driving tuition that you deserve. We have a reputation for excellence as a driving school and every driving lesson that we teach is of the same high standard. less

l-pass-go driving school

l-pass-go driving school

Welcome to L-PASS-GO Driving School providing Learner Driver Instruction to Plymouth and the surrounding area. Congratulations to Gary for recently being ranked as a Grade A instructor. L-PASS-GO Driving School gives you a great chance to get on the road with support from initial learning, through to the tests themselves and even further with our Pass Plus driver training and lessons. less

The 1st Gear

The 1st Gear

1ST GEAR Driving School offers you "A safer and more cost effective value for money driving experience". Learning to drive can be a daunting experience, so we work hard to make it as easy as possible for you. Fully qualified, Friendly, Patient, Experienced and Non smoker driving instructors. All 1ST GEAR Driving School - Bedford instructors are fully qualified by the DSA (Driving Standard Agency). less

Wallace School of Transport

Wallace School of Transport

Our courses help private individuals & corporate clients get Heavy Goods Vehicle Class 1 & 2 / Large Goods C and CE, or LGV C1/7.5 tonne driving licence, quickly and easily. Our expert driver training. Learn how to become a lorry or bus driver. We also deliver forklift truck training at our Park Royal, London training center & at company clients premises. Wallace is RTITB, DVSA / NRI accredited with qualified instructors & modern training vehicles at 15 centers across London & around M25. less

RSM Commercial Driver Training

RSM Commercial Driver Training

RSM Driver Training in Essex is a family run commercial driver training school offering a comprehensive range of intensive ONE-TO-ONE driver tuition courses and a wealth of expertise gained from over 15 years in commercial driving tuition. 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