Driving Lessons in Ayr

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Choosing a driving school in Ayr

We understand that you'll want a driving instructor who:

• Makes you feel confident
• Makes the whole experience fun
• Won’t cost an arm and a leg!

So here are 4 simple steps to make sure you find a top driving instructor in Ayr

1. Check reviews online

Reviewing an instructors online reviews is a great way to get afeel for what to expect from the driving schools in Ayr. We'd recommend always looking at independent reviews collated by real customers!

2. Beware of terms and conditions

If you’re like most people, the chances are you usually tick the box to say you’ve read the terms and conditions even if you haven’t. But in this scenario, it’s important that you read them carefully. Some driving schools have hidden policies, like making your driving lessons expire if you don’t use them all within a short timeframe. Don’t get caught out!

3. Make sure you can switch instructors

Check that your driving school in Ayrcan sort you out with someone new if you do need to swap. Some schools are too small to allow for this so it's worth checking up front.

4. Do they have long waiting times?

Imagine booking your driving lessons only to find out that you can't start for ages. It can happen. Many driving schools in Ayrwon’t tell you their waiting times upfront unless you ask directly. So again, don’t get caught out!

Choosing your test centre

If you're almost test ready, it may be time to check out local test centres.Your instructor in Ayr will advise on the whole test centre experience to make sure you're setup to pass.

To see all of the DVSA test centres near you, check the DVSA website.

Top tips from instructors in Ayr

Local driving instructors in Ayr have shared thier insider tips for passing your test.

1. Practise driving on rural roads

Our driving instructors in Ayr say that rural roads can be difficult because usually, you’re permitted to drive on them at the national speed limit, but that’s not always an appropriate speed.

Take extra time to practise judging a sensible speed when on a country road.

2. Drive defensively

When you’re driving in urban settings you need to be aware that not all drivers will drive well, or even follow the highway code! Make sure that you anticipate the behaviour of other drivers and adapt your own driving accordingly.

3. Directions aren’t the be all and end all.

You’ll receive directions from both the examiner and a sat nav at different points in your driving test. If you realise you’re in the wrong lane at the last minute, it might be dangerous to correct yourself. If that’s the case, it’s fine to make a wrong turn - it’s more important to drive safely than to follow directions accurately, and our local driving instructors say that you’re unlikely to be penalised.

Choosing between manual and automatic

Before you step foot inside an instructors car you have to decide between manual and automatic driving lessons.

With an automatic licence, you’re qualified to drive automatic cars, whereas with a manual driving licence, you’re qualified to drive both manuals and automatics. This can make buying a car an easier task as you can drive both transmissions.

Manual lessons are often cheaper as automatic instructors are few and far between. Some drivers prefer the control a manual can give while driving too.

Taking automatics driving lessons may allow you to pass faster as you have less to learn such as clutch control.Driving in heavy traffic can also be more straightforward as there's no clutch and gear changes to worry about. So if you're after a motor to drive about Ayrs busy roads, an automatic may be for you.

There are pros and cons to both, so it's worth spending some time to research and decide before you start.

Where can I find driving lessons in Ayr

Regardless of where you live in Ayror the surrounding areas, our top quality driving instructors can help get you on the road.