This depends on the individual, as every student has different abilities, needs, levels of experience and different opportunities to practice. Be aware of anyone who “quotes” a number of lessons over the phone as it is impossible, without first assessing your current skill levels. Once one of our Driving Instructors have assessed your current skill level, ability and have ascertained how much practice you can obtain between lessons, we will be able to provide you with an accurate estimate. Please keep in mind that you can never have too many lessons as the more professional training you have then the safer you will become prior to going solo.

Some people find that automatic cars are easier to drive as they don’t have a clutch pedal to operate, consequently you should be able to obtain your license quicker. Some people get their licence in an automatic, build up their confidence and then later sit for a manual test. It is also common for a novice driver to commence their tuition in an automatic vehicle until they are relatively confident and safe on the roads and then swap over to manual before sitting for their practical test.

Our Driving School rule is any damage caused to the instructor's vehicle, the learner is held responsible. This means in the event of an accident which is the learner's fault the learner is obliged to pay the Full Insurance excess required. This can change depending on the instructor's insurance company. In the event that a tyre or Alloy rim is damaged the learner is required to pay for a replacement or refurb. Please speak to your instructor for further information.

Under certain circumstances, customers may want to receive lessons in their own/family vehicle. This is a good idea where the car will be used for a Driver’s Test. It is also a good idea when a learner has a new car and wishes to familiarise themselves with it prior to licensing. Look Driving School is able to offer customers training in their vehicle, provided the vehicle is registered, roadworthy and comprehensively insured. Prior to any training being conducted in the customer’s vehicle, the instructor should inspect the vehicle for its roadworthiness. The inspection should include, but is not limited to, a check of the following items; • the registration label is valid, current, intact and displayed appropriately • the vehicle is comprehensively insured and the customer’s insurance company is notified that it will be used by a driving instructor to conduct training in • The tyres: o are correctly inflated (air pressures must reflect the manufacturer’s recommendation as a minimum). o have appropriate levels of tread o are not damaged • all indicators, headlights and brake lights are working • seats and seat belts are in good working order and are not damaged or twisted • any loose items in the cabin of the vehicle are stowed in the cargo (boot) area • the windows and interior are clean • the vehicle has sufficient petrol to last the course of the lesson (minimum requirement – a quarter of a tank) The lesson charge is not reduced for lesson in a customer’s own car.

To be eligible to obtain your licence you must be at least 17 years of age and held your Learners permit for at least 12 consecutive months. There are exemptions to the amount of time you have to hold the permit, under certain circumstances – please enquire at GOV - https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence

The chance to make positive changes to your life becoming your own boss. As a Look instructor, you are self-employed – with no boss controlling your day working flexible hours that suit your lifestyle meeting new people every day being an active part of the community, and getting involved with schools or colleges by helping to improve road safety through teaching a ‘skill for life’ earning around £500 a week – or possibly even more enjoying great job satisfaction becoming an expert. You can diversify into specialist areas, such as advanced driving, fleet training or driver re-education.

Part 1: theory test Part 2: practical driving test Part 3: instructional ability test.