Driving Lessons in Oldham

1st Call Driving Schools Oldham offer competitively priced driving lessons for all standards of learner drivers. Our Oldham brach also offer a range of post test driving courses including; Pass Plus, Refresher lessons, motorway courses. Driving Instructor Training is available with a guaranteed teaching position.

Visit www.1st-call.co.uk to see the complete range of driver training courses offered.

Driving Instructor in Skelmersdale, Lancashire

Hello everyone,

My name is Mark Rigby and I am a 1st Call Driving Schools instructor. I live in Skelmersdale, Lancashire and offer driving lessons in the following areas; Skelmersdale, Wigan, Ormskirk, Burscough and all the bits in between.

I get on well with all my pupils and i get a real buzz when one of them passes their test. Most of my pupils pass their test 1st time and my pass rate is more than double the national average.

If you would like to book driving lessons with me please visit www.1st-call.co.uk or click on of the links below.

Sarah Ashton is one of my recent passes, here is what she said.

Driving lessons in Skelmersdale
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1st Call Driving instructor Liverpool

Hi,

My name is Brian Smith and I'm a 1st call Driving Schools Instructor. I cover North Liverpool, Crosby, Maghull , Formby and Southport.

I'm from the North East of England and have been driving for over 24 years.

I worked as a test driver for Nissan but due to boredom I sought a more challenging career. I have been a driving instructor for 4 years now which provides a high level of job satisfaction. The best things about the job are the flexibility and watching peoples faces when they pass their test. My hobbies are art and photography. I always carry a camera in case the perfect shot presents itself.

My pass rate is well above the national average and I aim to get pupils to test standard in the shortest possible time.

If you would like to book driving lessons with me please visit http://www.1st-call.co.uk/ for driving lessons in liverpool, Crosby, Maghull and Formby.

1st Call Driving Instructor Wigan

Hi, I'm Lee Bromwich.

I grew up in Skelmersdale Lancs and lived there for 25 years. Moved to Wigan in 2000. I have had various jobs including Factory work and working at Co-operative Bank. Have now settled on a job I love and wouldnt change again for the world. My passions are Films and Music and enjoy playing guitar ( badly) and going out for meals etc.

I think driving should be fun as well as serious and enjoy telling the odd bad joke during lessons.

Dont worry if you are nervous about driving ( thats what I am here for).

If you would like to book lessons with me please visit http://www.1st-call.co.uk/ for driving lessons in Wigan

Driving Instructor In Horwich, Bolton

Hi,

My name is Antony Rowlands

I am 36 years old, married and have a 10 year old son. I live in Horwich, Bolton and work in and around the Bolton Areas.

I really enjoy teaching, i get to meet a wide variety of people from all walks of life. I get real satisfaction from seeing my pupils improve through the course of the driving lessons, then on to passing their driving test.

Learning to drive is a serious business, however i firmly believe in making it a fun and enjoyable experience.

I drive a Peugeot 207 diesel sport of which all of my pupils love to drive and i am sure you will too.

If you are thinking about learning to drive, just go for it!!!

To view my lesson prices please visit http://www.1st-call.co.uk/ for driving lessons in Bolton

Driving Instructor in Bolton

Ian Cooke is a 1st Call Driving Schools Instructor.

Ian has a career background in field sales and sales management. He has sold everything from Industrial Plastics to Bonsai trees. From 2001 until 2004 Ian managed a team of 13 sales people involved in supplying duplicate vehicle keys to franchised car dealerships.

In 1988, Ian passed his Advanced Driving Test, and is a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. He spent a couple of years just after the test helping to train drivers up to the Advanced test standard. He is a member of the Chorley IAM group

Ian has been involved in the music business since the late 1960s. He is currently one half of ‘The Vanguards’, a sixties themed duo that performs around the North West. Over the years, Ian has appeared in bands at well known venues such as Wembley Arena, Harrogate Royal Hall, Southport Floral Hall, Harrogate Conference Centre, The Stables Theatre in Milton Keynes and many others.

Other hobbies include keeping tropical fish, walking, gardening and a keen interest in steam railways.

Ian is based in Blackrod, near Horwich.

visit http://www.1st-call.co.uk/ for driving lessons in Bolton

How Many Driving Lessons Will You Need?

So how many lessons WILL you need?

There is a rule of thumb that on average a learner will need one and a half hours of tuition for every year of his or her age. This may work for you, but if you're not "average", you might learn faster or slower than this. In reality, the number of lessons you will need will depend on five factors:

1, The qualities of your driving instructor ....An instructor who develops a good rapport with you, and finds the most effective way for you to learn, will help you reach the appropriate standard of driving quicker than an instructor who does not.

2, Your age ....Although one's interest in learning may actually increase with age, unfortunately one's ability to absorb a new skill probably tends to decrease. However driving is a skill that can in time be acquired by just about everyone, whatever their age.

3, Your natural aptitude for driving ....The skills needed for driving are inherent in our make-up to a greater or lesser extent, just as some people are "better" than others at, for example, crossword puzzles, languages or sport. It might take you longer to learn to drive than your friends or relatives, but this is nothing to be ashamed of. Indeed, the more time you have to gain driving experience with a good instructor, the better a driver you will probably be.

4, Your previous experience of being driven and/or of driving ....Even if you have never driven before, it is likely that you have been in a car driven by somebody else. The way that person drove may have a significant influence on the way you drive, as humans learn naturally just by observing someone else's actions. You may have watched a "good" performance which may help you make rapid progress with your lessons; or you might have watched a "poor" performance, which may involve your instructor in spending more time guiding you towards a better way!If you have previous experience, either of driving a car on private land, or better still, of riding a moped on the road, this may well reduce the number of lessons you will need.

5, Any other driving you will be doing outside your driving lessons ....In general, the more experience of driving you get, the quicker you will learn. So if you have the opportunity to drive legally with relatives or friends, take it. You should note however, that if you have never driven before, it is best to delay any extra driving until you have sufficient skills to control a car with minimal assistance, and have enough knowledge and judgement to get around safely.

If your supervisor is more nervous than you are, has no clear idea about how to provide guidance, and has no dual controls to rescue you with, you will realise the pitfalls of this extra experience.

Extra driving sessions normally work best if you can be accompanied by someone who is relaxed enough to let you get on with your driving, with minimal "assistance" unless you require it. For this to work, YOU need to have a clear idea about what you should be doing, and hopefully you will be getting this from your official lessons.If you would like more information please visit 1st Call Driving Schools main site

5 Driving lessons for £75

1st Call Driving Schools are driving down the cost of learning to drive with an exiting new offer.
'5 for £75' will be our main winter special and equates to just £15 per hour. That's up to £10 PER HOUR cheaper than other national driving schools and could save you £100's over a course of lessons. This offer coupled with our reputation for getting people through in less than 30 hours start to finish means you no longer need to brake the bank to learn this essential skill.

The offer will be starting soon so please keep checking the 1st Call Driving Schools main website.

10 basic tips for safe winter driving on slippery roads:

1. Fasten seat belts. (It's the law.)

2. Keep your windows clear of snow and ice. Do not start until your windshield is defrosted. For clear windows, try products such deicer products for better windshield windows and wipers for better visibility.

3. Be patient and pass other cars only when it's safe to do so.

4. In rain, fog, snow or sleet, do not turn on your high-beam headlights.

5. Reduce speed and increase your following distance. Your speed should be adjusted for the conditions and match the flow of traffic.

6. Roadway conditions may vary depending on the sun, shade or roadway surface. Watch for slick spots, especially under bridges, on overpasses and in shaded spots.

7. If the pavement is snow or ice covered, start slowly and brake gently. Begin braking early when you come to a junction.

8. If you start to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you feel you have regained traction, then straighten your vehicle.

9. Be alert when you approach a cloud of snow covering the road, especially on passing lanes. Slow down and approach with caution. A snowplow may be at work clearing the lane or preparing to turn around.

10. Consider getting off the road before getting stranded if weather is worsening.

The above tips were take from this blog.

http://www.automill.com/2007/10/danicas_patricks_winter_drivin.html

If you need more help you can visit our main site

www.1st-call.co.uk

Driving Instructor Training Course Fees

A deposit of £100 is payable on registration. Once payment has cleared the relevant training materials will be issued.

Instructor tests* are paid by the trainee and will be deducted from the total cost of the course.

ADI part one - theory test £50.00
ADI part two - driving ability £82.00
ADI part three - instructional ability £82.00
Total £214

Breakdown of costs.
Deposit - £100
Exams - £214
Part 2 - £400
Part 3 - £1280
Total £1994

Payments must be completed prior to the start of each stage of training.
Additional costs.

Training License - £125

The allocated training time is generally sufficient; however, should a trainee require additional training this is charged per hour. £25p/hr

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Driving Instructor Training Course outline

Part one (Theory)
- Home study pack including.- Theory CDs and text books, - Telephone and email support.
Part two (driving ability).
- 2 Days* (12 hours) in car advanced driver training.- Text books supplied.
Part three (instructional ability)
- 6 Days* (40 hours) in car Driving Instructor Training.- Help CD.- Visual training aids.
All in car training is one to one with a 1st Call qualified driving instructor trainer.Driving Instructor Training LicenceFollowing completion of the 6 day part three course a 6 month training license may be applied for. This will enable the trainee to develop their instructional skills with paying customers. Under the terms of this license each trainee must undergo an additional 20 hours of practical instructor training within 3 months from the date of issue.
*Training may be taken as half day sessions of 3 hours
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Driving Instructor Qualifying Examination

The qualification examination is in three parts:

a computer based theory test
a practical test of your driving ability
a practical test of your ability to instruct

The three-part qualifying exam must be passed within a two-year period and in the following sequence:-

Part 1 Theory Test
This test consists of 100 multiple choice questions. The questions are banded into four sections. To pass you must score 80% in each band and achieve an overall mark of at least 85%.
Each question has three answers and you simply touch the computer screen by the one you think is correct.
The most economical, easiest and effective way of preparing for this test is to follow the 1st Call Home Study Programme - you will find more information about this on the training page.
Hazard Perception Test
As part of the Government’s plan to improve road safety, The Driving Standards Agency has incorporated a hazard perception element into the ADI Theory Test.
The test is made up of 14 film clips chosen at random from a bank of two hundred. The clips show real road scenes and potential hazards and you will be assessed on your reactions to the developing dangers.
You have to achieve a pass mark of 57 out of a possible 75.
To Pass the Part 1
You have to pass both elements of the test in one session.

Part 2 Test of Driving Ability

This test is of about one hour's duration and covers all types of driving including:-
urban; rural; dual carriageway; motorway; emergency stop; left and right reverse; reverse parking; and turn in the road. You need to demonstrate the ability to drive effectively and efficiently, putting into practice the rules and regulations that apply to all the situations in which you find yourself. You will be assessed on your:
handling of the controls
application of correct road procedure; anticipation of the actions of other road users and taking the appropriate action
sound judgement of speed, distance and timing
consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users
You are limited to three attempts at this test. You therefore need to be prepared to have enough high-quality training before you take it.

Part 3 Test of Instructional Ability

This tests lasts for about an hour and is split into two "phases".
Phase I - your examiner will play the role of a learner with either no, or very little, experience. This part of the test is to assess your teaching skills and how well you can adjust to the level of ability of the "pupil" being portrayed.
Phase II - your examiner will play the role of a pupil with more experience. This part of the exam is to test your ability to assess and correct any underlying problems the pupil may have and to give positive advice on how to improve.
You are limited to only three attempts at this test. You must therefore be prepared to have sufficient high quality training before you take it.
Only when you have passed all three parts of the examination and have paid pay the Registration fee, will you be eligible to have your name entered in the ADI Register and call yourself: Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (Car).

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How to become a driving instructor

To become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)

You must have held a full driving licence for at least 4 years
Be able to read a car number plate from a minimum distance of 90 feet.
Your licence should be free of endorsements, although certain allowances may be made. Anybody with serious criminal convictions cannot be accepted.
You must pass a searching three part examination. This comprises of theory, driving and instructional ability.

You must have your name entered on the Register of Approved Driving Instructors
Once you have satisfied all of the above criteria, you will then be a Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). You must then send in your registration fee, and you will receive your 'green badge'. This must be displayed whilst giving lessons for reward. Display it in the lower left corner of the front windscreen.
Your registration will last for 4 years. You can renew the registration on payment of a fee, however your continued fitness and ability to instruct is monitored. If certain standards are not met, you could ultimately be removed from the register.

You love driving, but have you the patience of a Saint?

There will always be people who want and need to learn to drive, so equally there will always be a call for professional driving instructors to teach them. Becoming a qualified Driving Instructor is not simply starting a new job, but learning the skills of a new profession which can last the rest of your working life. A good sense of humour and product knowledge are a good starting point. Can you teach a mature learner like Maureen Reece of television documentary `Driving School' fame?
You need to be patient - it's not always easy to be the perfect driver and spend your time sitting next to people who can't drive ! Not only is it a very rewarding and interesting career, but as nearly all driving instructors are self employed, there is a higher degree of freedom and flexibility than in many other professions. This should appeal to women, who are always in demand as driving instructors, yet only a small proportion of DSA registered driving instructors are female.

If you would like more information please take a look at The 1st Call Driving Instructor Training Program.