Bankfoot Driving Lessons
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The ability to drive is a crucial skill and could be your ticket to independence and freedom. You could be taking driving lessons as you have to commute to work, to pick up your children at school or to simply make it easier to get to where you need to be. Our professional and friendly driving instructors are here to help you.
We welcome all levels of new drivers, from the 17-year-old who is looking for their first lesson to the more experienced who is looking for our other driving lesson packages.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Bankfoot for drivers of all ages abilities and levels. They have years of experience and are approved and registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Driving lessons are available for beginners, experienced drivers, and those who are returning to the road after a break. You’ll feel calm, safe and confident while driving, no matter your age.
No matter what your reason for learning, our driving instructors will help you pass your driving exam as fast and cheaply as possible. They can provide you with a range driving lessons and courses that will help get your driving licence in the shortest time possible.
You can be sure that when you are learning to drive with one of our driving instructors in Bankfoot you will receive the highest quality driving instruction possible. They aim to make you a competent and confident driver.
Your Very First Bankfoot Driving Lesson
Your driving instructor will begin with an introduction chat to learn about your driving skills and experience. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t had any driving lessons previously as the majority of our customers have never taken driving lessons previously either. During the chat, the instructor will verify that your provisional licence is in good order, conduct an eye examination, and then explain the basics of the vehicle you will be learning in.
Local driving instructors know Bankfoot better than anyone else. The back roads of Bankfoot will be where your first lesson will take place. This will allow you to increase your confidence and improve your driving skills in a quiet setting You will start with the basic pedals, steering, clutch control and moving off and stopping. You’ll face new challenges as you improve your driving skills.
Your instructor will carefully plan each lesson route to ensure you drive through all the junctions, roundabouts and pedestrian crossings with ease.
You must learn to drive safely right from the start. Bad habits can be difficult to break. Our driving instructors have the expertise to teach you everything you need to pass your driving test and be safe on the roads. They have extensive experience and knowledge of driving that they will use to help make you a confident and safer driver.
Your driving instructor will create a written record of how you are driving. Your progress record will contain all of the topics you need to know in order to safely drive for your whole life. These include techniques like parallel parking, turning in traffic (3-point turn), reversing around corners and an emergency stop. It will let you know what level you’re at now, and how much more you still have to learn.
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The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
Although your choice of test centre will be based on your personal preference, choosing the right test centre can make a big difference in how you perform and whether or not you pass. We recommend that the test centre is located near where you have taken your lessons. This will allow you to be more familiar with the roads and the surrounding areas when you take your driving exam.
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Learning To Drive Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average number of hours to learn to drive?
You'll always have that one person who swears they passed first time after three lessons, but that's far from the average. According to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), it takes most people 45 hours of lessons to learn how to drive, plus 22 hours of practising.
What will the driving examiner ask me to highlight before I take my driving test?
They will examine your car to ensure it can safely drive on the road. They will then ask you to sound your horn, turn on your parking lights, headlights, turn signals and hazard lights, then press the brake to see if your brake lights work. Before you begin the test they will also check to make sure your seat belts are properly functioning.
How long will my driving test take me?
Your practical driving test will include a vision check and basic safety questions. The driving test will take around 40 to 50 minute.
Are intensive courses cheaper?
The overall cost of an intensive course is generally based on the full course rather than on an hourly rate, but this may differ depending on who you take your course with. Taking an intensive driving course could work out cheaper than spreading your lessons out over a long period of time.
Do intensive driving courses work for beginners?
The short answer is YES, but this depends on you and getting the right driving instructor who is an expert in doing them. They are not for everyone, but if you have limited time or a limited budget, it is by far the best way to learn to drive.
Can I learn to drive in a week?
One week driving courses are designed to do exactly as they say on the tin. You spend 4-6 days learning how to drive and round off the week with the practical test. Passing in such a short amount of time sounds great, but there's no magic formula here.
What is the difference between crash course and intensive course?
A crash course is fast and covers the essentials. Intensive learning involves depth and detail and involves more effort and focus over this short period of time you've set apart.
Is automatic easier than manual?
The most obvious benefit is that driving an automatic is considerably easier than driving a manual car. Driving can be less stressful, and it may be safer too. After all, if you don't have to worry about gear changes, you'll be able to focus entirely on the road ahead of you.
Are automatic cars better for nervous drivers?
Automatics are often a good choice for learners who need to pass their test sooner. Nervous drivers will also be able to build up their confidence more quickly if they don't have to worry about the clutch.
Do you have to do a theory test for automatic?
You usually need to take the theory test before you can get your full car driving licence. You do not need to take the car theory test if you: want to upgrade an automatic car licence to a manual one.
What happens in an automatic driving test?
The automatic driving test is a simplified version of the full driving test — because learners don't need to learn how to master a clutch or manual gears leaving them to concentrate on accelerating, steering, braking, manoeuvres and identifying possible hazards.
Can I become a driving instructor with 6 points on my licence?
Have held a driving licence for at least 3 years. Be able to read a licence plate at 90 feet (27.5m) – glasses or contacts are OK. Have no more than 6 points on your licence. Allow the Government (DVSA) to complete Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
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