[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here are some of our top tips for choosing a driving instructor.<\/p>\n
The first decision is whether you should drive in an automatic or manual car \u2013 an automatic car may be easier to learn how to drive in, however if you pass your test in an automatic car your licence is solely restricted to automatic vehicles, so you will not be able to drive a manual car. Whereas if you pass the test in a manual you will be able to drive both automatic and manual cars.<\/p>\n
If you want to pass your driving test quickly, then you may want to consider an intensive learner driving \u00a0\u201ccrash\u201d course<\/a>.<\/p>\n An intensive course usually involves a block of lessons spread over a couple of weeks where a learner is taught how to drive extremely quickly. This may have a higher short-term cost than spreading lessons over a longer period of time but could mean you get to be on the road sooner than you thought.<\/p>\n However, if you are a slower learner (as not everyone learns as quickly as others) or wish to spread the cost then this option may not be for you.<\/p>\n Obviously cost is a significant factor for many learner drivers but it is worth being wary of choosing a driving instructor just because they are the cheapest as often there will be a reason behind this \u2013 maybe they charge less per hour but teach at a slower pace, meaning it is more expensive overall to drive or perhaps the quality of teaching may not be as effective.<\/p>\n Another reason to be suspicious of instructors offering cheaper lessons is that they may also be offering them fraudulently. To become a driving instructor in the UK, candidates have to go through several exams and background checks, as well as be registered with the DVSA (Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency).<\/p>\n3) Cost<\/h2>\n
4) Protect yourself from a fraudulent instructor<\/h2>\n