Kevin's School of Motoring - Southend on Sea

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Our instructors have a friendly, patient approach to teaching. They believe the more you relax, the more you can learn. And if you enjoy your lessons, chances are you will build up your confidence and your driving skills more quickly. Your instructor will estimate how long you are likely to need after your first lesson. The current average is 45 hours of tuition (Driving Standards Agency average, 2006), with 22 hours of private practice. Remember:
1.Don't assume the cheapest lessons are the best. Concentrate on getting great value for your money.
2.Check out how long a 'lesson' really is. Some driving schools offer lessons that are less than an hour long, or pick up and drop off other pupils on your lesson time.
3.Make sure your instructor has a green badge in the windscreen to prove they are a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency instructor. A pink licence means the instructor is a trainee and has no formal qualifications to teach you to drive.
4.Check that the car you'll drive has dual controls and is in good condition.
5.Check that the instructor can help with your theory test, and buy a good theory book or CD-ROM to help you practise.
6.Make sure your instructor keeps a record of your progress and follows the official Driving Standards Agency syllabus.
7.Apply for your theory test as soon as you start your lessons.
8.Agree with your instructor when to apply for your practical test (remember you need to pass your theory and hazard perception tests first).
9.Take at least an hour a week, preferably two, of regular lessons with a qualified instructor. They will advise you on how much tuition you should need.
10.Make sure your tuition car is available for a final lesson immediately before your test.