Driving Lessons in Maidstone

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How to choose a driving school in Maidstone

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

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

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

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 Maidstone. Just make sure that you read reviews collated by independent sources, like Google reviews.

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

Choosing your test centre

As soon as you're ready to start thinking about your test, you'll need to find a local test centre.A good local instructor in Maidstone 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 Maidstone

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

1. Practise driving on rural roads

Our driving instructors in Maidstone 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.

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.

Manual and automatic: which is best?

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 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. 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.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 Maidstone town centre, you may well prefer an automatic.

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

Where can I find driving lessons in Maidstone

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