Driving Lessons in Halifax

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

When looking for a driving school; 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 Halifax

1. Compare reviews

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

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. Make sure you can switch instructors

Check that your driving school in Halifaxcan 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 Halifaxwon’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.A good driving instructor in Halifax will help you find the test centre that's right for you.

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

Top driving test tips from instructors in Halifax

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

1. Brush up on rural road driving

Our instructors in Halifax 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.

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 and automatic: which is best?

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 driving lessons are also cheaper, as there are more manual driving instructors available. A manual offers the driver a bit more control over the vehicle - especially on windy rural roads where a gear change can help you navigate twists, turns and hill climbs more effectively.

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

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

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