Driving Lessons in Belfast

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How to choose a driving instructor in Belfast

When looking for a driving instructor; you need someone who:

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

Which is why we've laid out 4 steps to finding a quality driving instructor in Belfast

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 Belfast. We'd recommend always looking at independent reviews collated by real customers!

2. Read the terms and conditions

Let's face it - most of us never read the terms and conditions but it’s important that you do read them carefully when booking lessons. Local driving schools can often have hidden policies especially around expiry dates for unused driving lessons so don’t get caught out!

3. Ensure you are able switch instructors

Getting stuck with an instructor you don't get on with can be rough. Check that your driving school in Belfastcan pair you up with a new instructor easily if you decide you want to swap.

4. Avoid long waiting times

The last thing you want is to book your driving lessons and then find out that you can’t get started for another few weeks! Many driving schools in Belfastwill avoid sharing this unless asked. Make sure you do to avoid disappointment.

Choosing your test centre

As soon as you're ready to start thinking about your test, you'll need to find a local test centre.A good driving instructor in Belfast 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 Belfast

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

1. Brush up on rural road driving

Our instructors in Belfast have highlighted rural roads as a tricky ""one to watch"" as you’re allowed to drive at the national speed limit, but sometimes that’s not the appropriate speed for the conditions.

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.

Deciding on manual or automatic driving lessons

Are you ready to learn to drive? The first step is to choose between manual and automatic driving lessons.

Manual licence holders are able to drive both manual and automatic cars, however, automatic drivers are stuck with automatic cars only.Flexibility is the main plus point with learning in a manual.

Cost is also another factor as manual instructors tend to be more common and therefore lessons can be cheaper.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.On top of this, the lack of a clutch pedal makes automatic cars easier to drive in heavy traffic, so it you’re going to be getting a car to run you around Belfast town centre, you may well prefer an automatic.

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

Where we offer driving lessons in Belfast

Regardless of where you live in Belfastor the surrounding areas, our driving instructors have got you covered.