Our training takes a different approach to traditional, passive instruction where you are told what to do, when to do it and why, then moved briskly on to the next item on the list of ‘things to learn’.
We believe that the best way to learn is by doing and working out for yourself what skills you need to develop and how. We give you the opportunity to learn at your own pace and in your own way. We will guide you and provide you with feedback, keep you safe and offer insights on your progress. You are the best person to decide how you learn as, in the end, you will be the one responsible for your safety and driving skills.
Learning by rote does not necessarily help you when dealing with situations you may have never met before. Driving solo, without the “prop” of having instructor there can be extremely worrying and make you a nervous driver. You need to fully aware and able to deal with anything that comes along, making the right decisions and being responsible for them. Being able to do so is the difference between the passive and active approach to learning to drive.
You need to be fully involved in the learning process, taking an active part. You need some structure of course, and that’s where your instructor comes in.. But you will be encouraged to take a positive role in the direction of your learning. They will need your thoughts on what you would like to cover and how long you need to spend on a topic before moving on.
This way you will develop an approach that is unique to you and how you best learn.
By being actively involved, you will remember more, problem solve better and with your new skills develop a confident and efficient driving style.
The test is a stepping stone to your driving career and nothing to be worried about providing you are properly prepared. There are a few simple exercises you will need to complete for the test as well as being able to handle basic junctions and deal confidently and competently with traffic. There is of course a standard to be met but you should not worry, you will have done much more than is required for the test during your lessons. No-one can guarantee a pass but you can be sure of being as well prepared as you can be.
To equip you with the attitude and skills required for a life of safe and enjoyable driving, you will introduced to a wide variety of situations, not just going round and round your home town. Based on what you have expressed as your needs, your lessons will be adapted to suit you.