Driving Lessons in Loughborough

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How to decide which driving school is best for you in Loughborough

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

• Makes you feel confident
• Makes the whole experience fun
• Won’t cost an arm and a leg!

For that reason, here are 4 easy steps to make sure you choose the right driving school in Loughborough

1. Compare reviews

Reading reviews is a great way to anticipate what your experience will be like with the driving schools in Loughborough. Be sure to select your review sites carefully - some can be a bit dodgy. Make sure you are reading reviews from legitimate 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 Loughboroughcan pair you up with a new instructor easily if you decide you want to swap.

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

Deciding on a test centre

As soon as you're ready to start thinking about your test, you'll need to find a local test centre.Your instructor in Loughborough will advise on the whole test centre experience to make sure you're setup to pass.

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

Top tips from instructors in Loughborough

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

1. Brush up on rural road driving

Our instructors in Loughborough 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.

Take extra time to practise judging a sensible speed when on a country road.

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.

Deciding on manual or automatic driving lessons

One question you'll need to answer before you begin your lessons is: Do I want to take manual or 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.

That said, automatic cars are easier to get your head around - there’s no clutch to get the hang of! This means you may be able to pass faster by taking automatic driving lessons. 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 Loughboroughs busy roads, an automatic may be for you.

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

Where can I find driving lessons in Loughborough

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