Not everyone can cope with "gears". Not everyone has the time to learn to drive a manual vehicle, perhaps you’ve tried to learn in a manual vehicle and found it too difficult or maybe you have a disability that makes driving a manual car awkward but you would still like the opportunity to be mobile then try learning in an "Automatic".
If you have previously had problems learning to drive or have never driven before, give us a try you may well be surprised at our results.
With both types of vehicle you still have to steer and learn the rules of the road.
Our instructors are highly trained, patient professionals their aim is to teach you to drive safely, our instructors are fully qualified ADI’s, most are Queen Elizabeth's Foundation Mobility Trained (formally Bansted Mobility Centre). Please click here for link to Mobility Centre.
Fitness to Drive
If you suffer with any physical or even visual disorder you must ensure that the D.V.L.A consider you fit to drive, and are happy to issue you with a provisional licence.
The restrictions are laid down in a booklet "Medical Fitness to Drive" which is published by the Medical Commision on Accident Prevention. This sets out the standards used by the D.S.A to asses fitness to drive. If you are unsure whether you will be allowed to drive or not you should approach your Doctor for advice or information.
If you have a hearing impairment there is no reason why you cannot learn to drive either a manual or automatic vehicle. You are likely to take longer than the average learner, and obviously learning in an automatic vehicle would be slightly quicker. Although any instructor can teach deaf or partially deaf we have instructors who have been specially trained and have experience in teaching pupils with this problem.
Theory Test
When you are ready to take your theory test special arrangements can be made for those who are dyslexic or have other reading difficulties, who are deaf or who have other physical disabilities and also for whom English is not their first language. These arrangements must be made in advance when booking the test. You must also confirm that the test centre is accessable if a wheelchair is required.
Driving Test
When you are ready to take your practical test you must also at time of completing the booking form disclose all relevent information as requested. For example in the case of someone who is profoundly deaf by disclosing this information the examiner can then be properly prepared and extra time can be allocated for the test to allow for slower communication.
Please ensure you read our terms and conditions
To book your theory or practical test on line please click the link below or alternatively contact the booking service via the telephone on 0870 01 01 372.
https://pt.dsa.gov.uk/tests/online_booking_1.asp
To enquire about joining us as an ADI please Click here to contact us or telephone 0845 230 5220.
