How many driving lessons will you need?

Learning to drive is an ongoing experience especially after passing the practical test.
Not all instructors are capable of determining the skill of novice drivers and that is why at times you may have had previous lessons with another instructor and felt that you did not learn anything. Each novice driver has their own unique style of learning and our instructor has the ability to define these. Having assessed you we will know the best form of teaching to suit your experience and skills

They also set the Theory and Practical Driving Tests in the UK, which is why ALL POINTS Driver Training recommends you buy the training material such as the Theory Test Kit provided by the DSA as opposed to other companies.

Learning to drive should never be a competition with friends or family nor under pressure from parents. All novices pass when they are ready and no one on earth can say exactly how many lessons it will take before the learner takes their driving test, as we are all different in the manner we learn and retain the information.

ALL POINTS Driver Training do not stipulate how many hours of driver instruction a learner / novice driver should take, nor can we tell anyone how many lessons they will need in order to pass their driver test, as we are not mind readers(like some other instructors!!!). What we will do however, is guide the novice gently through a difficult process so they can pass their Northern Ireland driving test with confidence in the shortest period of time realistically possible.
Let’s not forget the learner driver is also required to pass a Theory / Hazard Perception Tests before the Practical Test can be done. These skills will not be forgotten. Passing your Practical Driving Test is only a bonus.

Terms

Your ALL POINTS Driver Training instructor will have expectations of the learner driver and those will be that the learner driver who wishes to cancel a driving lesson does so in good time giving at least 24 hours notice, the instructor will expect the learner driver to turn up for lessons on time and with the correct payment and also more importantly the learner driver should attend with the intention of giving 100% concentration to their learning. The learner driver must enter into driving lessons like they would a college course and if full attention is not given then learning will be slow and possibly non existent.

Taking lessons with a driving Instructor is a partnership and one cannot achieve without the other.
It is important to mention that you should not take your lesson if you are tired, or had a few too many the night before. If your instructor suspects you have consumed alcohol or drugs which make you unfit in his / her eyes to drive, you will not be allowed to take your lesson for safety reasons.  Likewise if you fail to show up and your instructor is waiting for you payment for that lesson will also still be required.

Listen carefully to the driving instructor and discuss any areas that you are unsure of. Instructors like pupils who ask questions and it aids the learning process.
Don't become agitated if the instructor wishes to sit and discuss topics with you. This is normal practice in lessons and remember you are not paying to be driving constantly for the full duration of every lesson as there are elements of theory which need to be addressed.

The driving instructor is looking for you to take the information and skills they teach you on board in order that they can reduce the amount of verbal instruction given. So the sooner you can keep the instructor quiet the better.

When you get home and before your next lesson an instructor would expect you to do some home study. This could be browsing the internet, practicing for your Theory / Hazard Perception Tests or reading relevant books / handout material.

The 10 Most Common Reasons For Driving Test Failure
Recently reported by the Driving Standards Agency .
1. Observation at junctions – ineffective observation and judgement
2. Reverse parking – ineffective observation and/or a lack of accuracy
3. Use of mirrors – not checking or not acting on information
4. Reversing round a corner – ineffective observation or lack of accuracy
5. Incorrect use of signals – not cancelling or giving misleading signals.
6. Moving away safely – ineffective observations
7. Incorrect positioning on the road - particularly at roundabouts or on bends
8. Lack of steering control – steering too early or too late
9. Incorrect position to turn right – at junctions and/or in one-way streets
10. Inappropriate speed – travelling too slowly or with too much hesitation

The DSA - Driving Standards Agency in GB and the DVTA NI - Driver Vehicle Testing Agency in Northern Ireland are responsible for setting standards for drivers, riders, trainers, driver education plus the provision of learning resources, registering and supervising quality assured instructors. The DVTA - in essence mirrors the work of the DSA and does exactly the same work in NI as the DSA carries out in GB.

To Book your Lesson

Call Carey on 07803759117