Question 1

What happens with the eyesight test, do you check my eyesight

Accepted Answer

As part of taking on a new driver, we must do a simple check of your eyesight. This will involve reading a number plate at around 20 meters. With glasses or contacts if you wear them. If you need glasses or contacts to read a number plate, you must drive with them and use them on your test.

Question 2

Where do we drive

Accepted Answer

I have many places we can practice throughout the Swansea area to cover all aspects of your driving needs, e.g. roundabouts, junctions, country lanes, dual carriageways, parking of all forms like reverse bay, forward bay, parallel, etc.
All designed to help you safely get to grips with each skill before moving to a more busy area.

Question 3

Will you accept me at short notice if I have a test booked

Accepted Answer

Possibly on a few conditions.
I will have to confirm I am available at the time you need.
More importantly, you have to be ready for your test. We will have a 2 hour lesson and perform the tasks required on the test. It is so important that you are up to standard because
I have to consider the safety of the examiner. It would be totally wrong to put an examiner in any danger
I also consider the safety of you, pedestrians and other road users.
I get judged on how many drivers of mine pass or fail.
All this taken into consideration, I will allow use of my car if you are up to test standard.

Question 4

Can you take on complete beginners?

Accepted Answer

Brand new drivers of any age are extremely welcome. I will make your journey from no driving experience to a happy to drive anywhere a smooth, enjoyable experience.
The order we do things largely depends on the driver and the driver's needs. Gone are the days of the instructor lecturing you. Discussion is the way forward so every driver understands why we do things.

Question 5

I am worried about a certain aspect of my driving, can we discuss it?

Accepted Answer

Of course, I love questions, it's the best way to learn. Ask away, lets discuss what troubles you.
Even if it doesn't trouble you but you want to know something, ask.

Question 6

Will we cover the test routes

Accepted Answer

Not specifically because I want you to learn to drive anywhere in the UK, not just around 10 to 15 test routes.
More importantly, I teach you to drive anywhere and to understand the road layout and conditions and deal with them appropriately, safely and with skill. This happens because I like my drivers to understand why they made a decision and how to improve the situation next time if it didn't go as well as expected.
In addition, I think it would be irresponsible to teach someone just to pass the test when safe driving for life is what I firmly believe all my drivers should aspire to. With the correct instruction, a driver should be able to assess and safely navigate all roads and situations.
On a side note, it would be very difficult not cover a number of the test routes (or parts of) at some point as we drive around different areas.

Question 7

I am a full license holder but I haven't driven for some years, can you help me?

Accepted Answer

Yes, welcome back to the world of driving. I would be happy to assist. I am happy to help with all aspects of driving including motorways if you want.
It will be a safe, relaxed environment in which to regain your driving skills.

Question 8

Why do I need your driving license information?

Accepted Answer

This is to ensure that all new drivers have a valid provisional license for the UK which means the insurance, both car and 3rd party is valid.

Question 9

Can we do a mock test or two

Accepted Answer

Oh yes, a mock test is an ideal way of checking if you are ready for the real test. I'll have my yellow jacket on, we'll start at the test centre with eyesight test, show me tell me as necessary and we'll set off using the exact same sat nav as the examiners (for realism).Afterwards, I'll give you the result and we'll discuss it. You may even choose to do the same route straight after to see how you do after finding out what went wrong the first time.

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