FAQ continued
What happens on my first lesson ?
This is normally a two hour lesson :
If you have driven before, your driving will be assessed to ensure that the tuition progresses you on from your present level and doesn’t waste time going over what you have mastered already.
A plan will be drawn up to get you to test standard with a planned test date in mind and this will be reviewed as you progress.
If you are a new driver, you will learn about the main controls of the car, the basic rules of the road and you WILL drive the car in the first hour. After all it’s a driving lesson,not a talking lesson !
What records do you keep ?
Your progress is recorded and monitored using the DSA Driver’s Record form and every lesson has a brief lesson plan .Both are discussed with you regularly so that you know how you are improving, and what you will be doing next time.
As you acquire new skills, a series of (free) pupil handouts will be given to you to help reinforce your learning.
When you are close to test standard you will have one or more mock tests to simulate what happens on the day of your test. These will also be used to modify the lesson plan as appropriate.
If you have driven before, a driving assessment form may also be completed.
You will also sign an agreement which covers all the standard terms and conditions between us ,including cancellation charges.
What happens on my test day ?
You will be picked up at least an hour before the test time to give you an hour to settle your driving down and to cover any last minute issues.
Your documents will be checked to ensure they are correct.
At the test centre you can sit the test alone or with your instructor in the car (recommended).
At the end of the test your debrief with the examiner will be attended to ensure any points raised are correctly dealt with.
Assuming you have passed, you can have your photo taken before the euphoria wears off !
Afterwards you will be driven home – after all whether you pass or fail, you will probably be too distracted to drive.
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