Driving Lessons in Falkirk

View other guides: Driving Lessons in London, Driving Lessons in Birmingham, Driving Lessons in Manchester.

Deciding on a driving school in Falkirk

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

• Builds your driving ability
• Makes learning to drive enjoyable
• Is affordable

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

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 Falkirk. 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. 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 Falkirkcan match you with a new instructor easily if you decide you want to swap. Not all schools will have enough instructors to facilitate this, so don’t book until you’re sure.

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 Falkirkwill stay quiet about tier waiting times so be sure to ask them before booking.

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 Falkirk will help you find the test centre that's right for you.

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

Test tips from driving instructors in Falkirk

Local driving instructors in Falkirk have given us the lowdown on passing the driving test first time.

1. Practise driving on rural roads

Our driving instructors in Falkirk 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.

Make sure you practise judging what speed is sensible to drive at on country roads.

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?

Are you ready to learn to drive? The first step is to choose 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. 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.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 Falkirk town centre, you may well prefer an automatic.

Both transmissions come with their pros and cons, so think carefully before making your decision!

Where we provide driving lessons in Falkirk

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