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Jo Paton - Parent
Hulcott, Aylesbury

"I booked driving lesson's for my Son. I found Keith to be really helpful and knowledgeable. He is very flexible about the arrangements and is great ..."

Why use a Driving Instructor

Why use a Driving Instructor ? How many lessons will I need ? What do I need on my first lesson ? What is the Theory Test? What does a Driving Test Involve? If you have a question ask it here

Recent surveys by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) indicate that nine in ten learners who passed both theory and practical tests first time were taught by an instructor. A fully qualified approved driving instructor (ADI) must display a green certificate on the windscreen of the car while teaching you.

The DSA is responsible for maintaining and checking the standards of all ADI, who to qualify must:

Have held a full driving licence for at least four years
Pass a much tougher theory test than the one learner drivers take
Pass a much stricter driving test
Reach and keep up a high standard of instruction. The standard of tuition given by the ADI is regularly checked by a supervising examiner from the DSA
Be registered with the DSA
Display an ADI identification certificate on the windscreen of the tuition vehicle

You should take advice from your ADI on:

all aspects of driving
what books to read
when to take your test
how to practice

extract from the Directgov website