Driving Lessons in Market Harborough

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How to decide which driving school is best for you in Market Harborough

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 Market Harborough

1. Compare reviews

Reading reviews is a great way to anticipate what your experience will be like with the driving schools in Market Harborough. 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. 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 Market Harboroughcan match you with a new instructor easily if you decide you want to swap. Not all schools will have enough instructors to facilitate this, so don’t book until you’re sure.

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

Local driving test centres

If you're almost test ready, it may be time to check out local test centres.Your instructor in Market Harborough 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 driving test tips from instructors in Market Harborough

Driving instructors in Market Harborough have let us in on their secrets for passing the driving test first time in the area.

1. Brush up on rural road driving

Our instructors in Market Harborough 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?

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.

Manual lessons are often cheaper as automatic instructors are few and far between. 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.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 Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough

No matter where you are in Market Harboroughor the surrounding areas, our driving instructors have got you covered.