Driving Lessons in Trowbridge

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

We understand that you'll want a driving instructor who:

• Builds your confidence
• Makes learning fun
• Won’t charge a fortune!

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

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 Trowbridge. 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 Trowbridgecan 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 Trowbridgewon’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 driving instructor in Trowbridge will give you a hand choosing the test centre that’s right for you, and then introduce you to the routes that could crop up on test day.

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

Test tips from driving instructors in Trowbridge

Driving instructors in Trowbridge have shared thier insider tips for passing your test.

1. Brush up on rural road driving

Our instructors in Trowbridge 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.

Choosing between manual and automatic

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 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.Some drivers prefer the control a manual can give while driving too.

Automatic cars on the other hand are more straightforward to begin with as you don't need to worry about gear changes at all.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 Trowbridges 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 can I find driving lessons in Trowbridge

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