Driving Lessons in Leighton Buzzard

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Deciding on a driving school in Leighton Buzzard

We understand that you'll want 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 Leighton Buzzard

1. Compare reviews

Reading reviews is a great way to anticipate what your experience will be like with the driving schools in Leighton Buzzard. 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 Leighton Buzzardcan 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. 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 Leighton Buzzardwill stay quiet about tier waiting times so be sure to ask them before booking.

Choosing your test centre

When the time is right, you’ll need to choose a driving test centre. A good driving instructor in Leighton Buzzard 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 tips from instructors in Leighton Buzzard

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

1. Practise driving on rural roads

Our driving instructors in Leighton Buzzard 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.

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.

Choosing between manual and automatic

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.This flexibility can be handy when buying a car.

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.

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 Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard

Regardless of where you live in Leighton Buzzardor the surrounding areas, our top quality driving instructors can help get you on the road.