Driving Lessons in Southampton : 1 to 1 Driving School

About 1 to 1 Driving School

1 to 1 Driving School is a small family business that cares about teaching people to drive safely for life rather than just to pass a test. 1 to 1 has many years experience in the Driving School sector, and has built an excellent reputation for providing the very best Driving Lessons; Pass Plus; Motorway and Confidence building Tuition in and around Southampton.

Laura is an honest, reliable, calm and friendly fully qualified GRADE 5 ADI. She teaches safe driving skills to nervous novices or confidence building / refresher courses to drivers who are a little anxious about being on the road. Pupils can be picked up and dropped off throughout Waterside, New Forest, Totton and some areas of Southampton. 1 to 1 Driving School is situated in Dibden Purlieu (Southampton).

1 to 1 Driving School has a great reputation in the Southampton area, and Laura helps pupils of ages and experience to develop the skills and confidence they need to pass the driving test first time and be a safe driver for life.

1 to 1 has a first time Pass rate of 85% … The national average is around 44%. The standards of the driving school are high, and Laura has a reputation of quality, reliability and commitment to maintain.

Drivers who are “rusty”, or who have lost their confidence because they have not driven for a few years, are taught skills to make them feel more confident and secure on busy roads and motorways. The courses are tailor made for each person, giving them the confidence and skills to make the correct decision every time. The lessons are delivered in a fun but professional environment. Pupils are taught techniques they can practise when not driving, to help them learn more quickly. All pupils are taught to reverse any car easily anywhere…. not just the Instructors’ car, which they won’t be driving after they have passed their test!!

The lessons are available weekdays and weekends at reasonable prices with discounts available. Some Driving Schools provide cheap driving lessons because they find it difficult to attract pupils. The old adage "you get what you pay for" is as true in taking driving lessons as it is elsewhere.

Lessons from a fully qualified Driving Instructor will ensure you pass your test sooner and make you a safer driver. The pricing policy of 1 to 1 Driving School reflects the professionalism and quality of our driving lessons; we believe that you will get good value for money. Overall you will pay less by investing in quality driving instruction from a fully qualified Driving Instructor who is DSA registered and has had full disclosure checks completed.

FAQ's

How many driving lessons will I need?
Everyone is different and will need a different number of lessons. Other relevant factors may include whether you’ve ridden a motorbike and whether you will get practice in your own car in addition to your lessons. Most Instructors agree that for most people it is 2 lessons per year of your life. So a 20 year old may need to take up to 40 hours worth of lessons with an ADI and lots of private practice out with the lessons to pass the driving rest first time. Remember, it’s not just being able to control the car, but also about gaining experience in different situations. Also there is a basic syllabus of lessons that all Instructors teach that needs to be fully covered by everyone. It is unrealistic to expect to cover the syllabus in less than 40 hours unless you have had driving experience previously. The DSA are concerned that many candidates have not had enough lessons before taking the test. Their statistics show that the average is 45 hours + lots of private practice.

Do I have to have an Instructor?
No. However, Driving Instructors are highly qualified and it is unlikely that you will pass without professional help from an Instructor.

Do all Instructors teach the same things?
All Instructors know that there is a basic syllabus that needs to be covered. However, Instructors do have considerable freedom to teach people in the way that they find works the best. Be assured however, that Instructors are regularly check-tested by the DSA to ensure that their Instruction is up to scratch. Grade 4 is the lowest, Grade 6 is the highest. There are only 15% of all instructors graded 6 in the U.K. Over 50% of Instructors within Southampton are grade 4 or not fully qualified yet. They are using you to learn and gain experience, does that sound fair???

Do you charge for cancellations?
If you do not give 24hours notice; or if you constantly cancel with little notice 1 to 1 Driving School will charge you 1 hour tuition fee. This is simply because the instructor cannot fill your slot with just a few hours notice.

Why should I choose your school?
There are many schools out there who charge anything from £12-£28 an hour. Simple economics tells us that an instructor cannot afford to live if he charges too little for his lessons, especially with a litre of petrol costing so much. I charge a reasonable price to cover the cost of car / insurance and servicing. The price also allows me to give a sensible amount of lessons in a week. Any Instructor charging less would need to teach more hours, which results in a lower standard of lesson. Do remember the cheapest is not always the best value for money, especially if your instructor is tired because he is working too many hours to make up for the low prices he is charging. You will learn in a modern, safe and well maintained car to keep you safe. I also have public liability insurance to cover you if the worse happens.

1 to 1 Driving School

023 80 848400

driving@1to1drivingschool.co.uk

About 1 to 1 Driving School

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