Driving Lessons in Dunfermline

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How to decide which driving instructor is best for you in Dunfermline

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 Dunfermline

1. Compare reviews

Reading reviews is a great way to anticipate what your experience will be like with the driving schools in Dunfermline. Just make sure that you read reviews collated by independent sources, like Google reviews.

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. Check that you can switch instructors

You don’t want to be stuck learning with someone you don’t get on with. So, the safest thing is to check that your driving school in Dunfermlinecan 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 Dunfermlinewill avoid sharing this unless asked. Make sure you do to avoid disappointment.

Local driving test centres

As soon as you're ready to start thinking about your test, you'll need to find a local test centre.Your instructor in Dunfermline will give you a hand choosing the test centre that’s right for you, and then introduce you to the routes that could crop up on test day.

To see more test centres near you, enter your postcode on the DVSA website.

Test tips from driving instructors in Dunfermline

Driving instructors in Dunfermline have let us in on their secrets for passing the driving test first time in the area.

1. Practise driving on rural roads

Our driving instructors in Dunfermline 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.

Extra practice on country road driving will help you to set the right speed for the journey.

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.

Manual or automatic lessons?

Before you step foot inside an instructors car you have to decide 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.This gives you more flexibility in the long run.

Cost is also another factor as manual instructors tend to be more common and therefore lessons can be cheaper.Plus, driving a manual car gives you a greater sense of control, which many people prefer in rural areas or on longer-distance journeys along motorways and dual carriageways.

Automatic cars on the other hand are more straightforward to begin with as you don't need to worry about gear changes at all.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 Dunfermlines 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 we provide driving lessons in Dunfermline

No matter where you are in Dunfermlineor the surrounding areas, our top quality driving instructors can help get you on the road.