Driving Lessons in Kendal

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Choosing a driving school in Kendal

We get that you’re looking for a driving school who:

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

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

1. Compare reviews

Reading reviews is a great way to anticipate what your experience will be like with the driving schools in Kendal. 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. 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 Kendalcan pair you up with a new instructor easily if you decide you want to swap.

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 Kendalwon’t tell you their waiting times upfront unless you ask directly. So again, don’t get caught out!

Deciding on a test centre

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

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

Top driving test tips from instructors in Kendal

Local driving instructors in Kendal 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 Kendal 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 and automatic: which is best?

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.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.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.

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 Kendals 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 offer driving lessons in Kendal

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