PEDALS DRIVING TUITION
01474 323595 ~ 07921540814
daveholmes@fsmail.net
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Hello,
my name is Dave Holmes. I am a fully qualified grade 5 Driving Instructor
operating in
I
offer a full range of driving training including assessment lessons, weekly
lessons, intensive crash courses, refresher lessons, pass plus
And motorway lessons.
I'm
a friendly, patient and professional DSA Approved Driving Instructor.
About
Us
Pedals
have been established since 1995, after qualifying and instructing for BSM for
two years, I felt that I could offer more personal service. I realize that
people are different, some learner drivers may never have driven before, and be
nervous and require lots of practice and encouragement.
Others
may have had driving experience with family, in another country, or with
another driving school, and just need a few hours to perfect the skills they
have already developed in order to pass their driving test.
I
will initially assess your needs and structure your lessons to give you the
confidence and best opportunity to becoming an excellent driver. I offer door
to door pick up and lesson times to suit you, including evenings &
weekends.
Theory
Test
With
Pedals, you can learn to drive and pass your test in a professional and
enjoyable atmosphere.
The
driving theory test is a 50 question, multiple choice test
using a computer touch screen. To pass, you must answer 43 or more questions
correctly within 57 minutes.
The
questions are chosen at random from a bank of over 1,000 questions covering all
driving topics.
You
have to obtain a pass in the theory & hazard perception test before you can
apply for the practical driving test.
The fee for the
combined theory and hazard perception test is £31.00.
Hazard
Perception Test
The
Hazard perception test is again carried out on a computer and will continue
after three minutes of completing the theory test. The test will contain 14
video clips each lasting about one minute. Each clip contains one or more
various hazards and you have to respond to them by pressing the mouse button as
soon as you see the hazard developing. There are 15 score able hazards in
total.
The
earlier you respond the higher your score. A total of 75 points are available
and you have to score at least 44 to pass.
You
have to obtain a pass in the theory & hazard perception test before you can
apply for the practical driving test.
The
fee for the combined theory and hazard perception test is £31.00.
The
Practical Driving Test
At
your practical driving test, you will have 40 minutes to demonstrate everything
you have learned in your driving lessons .
You'll
need to show you can drive competently and safely in all kinds of driving
situations. You'll be asked to do two of the three reversing maneuvers that
you've practiced, possibly make an emergency stop and answer two vehicle safety
check questions, one 'show me' and one 'tell me'.
To
pass, you will have to complete the test with no serious faults and less than
16 minor errors. A weekday test costs £62.00. For an evening or weekend
appointment, it will be £75.
The
current national average practical driving test pass rate is 43%, so it makes
sense to be as prepared as possible, as your driving instructor I will advise
you when you are ready for the test and also help you to understand the main
reasons people fail.
If
you fail your practical driving test, but pass your theory, you need only sit
the practical next time. You will be ready for the test when you have reached
the standard set out in “The official Driving Test” book.
At
this point you will be able to drive consistently well, with confidence and
without help or guidance . Waiting until you are ready
will in the end save you money. I will carry out a mock test to provide you
with a true reflection of your driving in readiness for the test.
The
Pass Plus
New
drivers are more likely to have a crash in their first two years of driving
than at any other time in their driving career. One in every five will have an
accident within their first year behind the wheel.
After
you have passed the practical test you can improve your driving further by
taking a Pass plus course. This is a scheme that comprises of 6 modules
including -:
In
Town Driving
All
Weather Driving
Out
of Town Driving
Night
Driving
Dual
Carriageways
Motorway
Driving
After
successful completion you will receive a certificate, which with participating
insurance companies will give, discounts on their car insurance premiums. The
discount could pay for your actual pass plus course and still save you
money.
The
Pass Plus Scheme costs £126 for min 6 hours tuition.
NOTE :- There is no further test
to take.
Motorway
Driving Lessons
Driving
on a motorway for the first time can be quite a daunting experience.
As
a qualified instructor, I can help you overcome your fears and help you feel
confident driving on motorways.
Motorway
2 hour course £40 (1 hr £25)
Refresher
Lessons
Not
driven since passing your test ?
Worried
about parking your car ?
Worried
about parking between two cars in a car park ?
Worried
about parking outside your house, and park down the road, where there is more
room ?
Worried
about driving on motorways ?
Recently
got a new job that involves a lot of driving ?
Recently
been involved in an accident and want to get your confidence back ?
How
Much
The cost of lessons
are as follows :-
SPECIAL DEAL - FOR LIMITED PLACES ONLY
£21 PER SINGLE HOUR / £40 PER DOUBLE LESSON
£20 PER SINGLE HOUR BLOCK OF 5 = £100
£19.50 PER HOUR BLOCK OF 10 = £195
ONE DAY 5 HOUR COURSE = £100
Driving test day Inc
Lesson before £50.00
Pass Plus course £126.00
The cost of DSA tests
are currently
Theory + Hazard perception £31.00
Driving test weekday £62.00
Areas covered Gravesend, Northfleet, Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Meopham and Others
Links :-
http://www.dsa.gov.uk
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/index.htm
Refresh :-
http://www.PEDALS.uk.com