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Driving Lessons in Chislehurst and surrounding areas

Looking for a local driving school with local instructors and local knowledge?

Based in Chislehurst the driving skool.com offers driving instructors who are DSA registered, CRB checked and are passionate about helping you not only pass your test but be a safe driver for life!

Our instructors want your learning experience to be challenging, fun and memorable and will design a training programme around your life style!

Why choose the drivingskool.com?

Local business, local Instructors!
Huge knowledge of local test areas and test routes!
DSA approved driving instructors
Lessons for a full of 1-2 hours. We work around you!
Block booking and student discounts
Free pick up from your local college/school or place of work
Intensive courses
Booking service available for practical & theory tests
Theory materials available for you to use
Pass Plus
Refresher courses
All instructors CRB checked
Motorway tuition
Gift vouchers
No car sharing
New to UK roads? We can help!
Under 17 year old "off road" training

Friendly patient Instructors, who won't keep you waiting!

www.thedrivingskool.com
e-mail contact click here
Office 0333 123 0245
Mobile: 07919 193299

Top Tips driving in the snow and Ice with the driving skool.com

Prepare your vehicle

Get up at least 10 minutes early to give you time to prepare the car .

Clear all windows of snow and ice using de-icer and a scraper - do not set off with just a tiny hole cleared in the windscreen.

Check the roof for snow before you drive - it can slip down over the windscreen and obscure your view.

Use a cigarette lighter to warm a key for a frozen lock. Don't breathe on the lock, as the moisture will condense and freeze.

Besides an ice scraper and de-icer, it's worth carrying a mobile phone with fully charged battery, torch, first-aid kit, tow rope, blankets, warm coat and boots, jump leads, snow shovel, warning triangle, an old sack or rug and water repellent spray.

Plan routes to favour major roads which are more likely to have been gritted.

Put safety before punctuality when the bad weather closes in. While it's always a good idea to allow extra time in winter for your journey, drivers must accept the inevitability of being late for work if they are caught up in an unexpected delay.

Driving in snow and ice

If your tyres are making virtually no noise this could be a sign you're driving on ice.

If your vehicle skids, depress the clutch and turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid. When the vehicle straightens steer along the road. Don't brake - it will just lock up your wheels and you'll skid further.

Stopping distances are ten times longer in ice and snow.

Gentle manoeuvres are the key to safe driving.

Reduce your risk of skidding by reducing your speed, too much power is often the source of problems in snow and ice.

Wear comfortable, dry shoes: cumbersome, snow-covered boots will slip on the pedals.

Select second gear when pulling away, easing your foot off the clutch gently to avoid wheel-spin.

Try to maintain a constant speed, choosing the most suitable gear in advance to avoid having to change down while climbing a hill.

When driving downhill, choose third or fourth gear to prevent skidding.

Always apply brakes gently.

If you do get stuck, straighten the steering and clear the snow from the wheels. Put a sack or old rug in front of the driving wheels to give the tyres some grip. Once on the move again, try not to stop until you reach firmer ground.

Driving an automatic

If you have an automatic, then under normal driving conditions (motorways, etc) it's best to select 'Drive' and let the gearbox do the work throughout the full gear range.
In slippery, snowy conditions you can make driving much safer by selecting '2', which limits the gear changes and also makes you less reliant on the brakes.
Many modern autos have a 'Winter' mode which locks out first gear to reduce the risk of wheel spin. Check the handbook if you're not sure."

Be safe!!

www.thedrivingskool.com

When can I learn to drive with the driving skool.com

Bromley driving schools

The minimum ages for driving on British roads are:

16 for mopeds,
17 for tractors, small vehicles (most cars) and motorbikes
21 for medium/large sized vehicles, minibuses and buses

Getting started

Before you can get in the driver's seat, you need a provisional driving licence. You can't use this until you're 17, but you can apply for it up to three months before your 17th birthday.
You can apply for a provisional driving licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You can get an application form (form D1) from the Post Office. You'll have to pay for the licence.
Then you have to find a driving instructor. In theory you can get anyone over 21 to teach you to drive, but in reality they probably wouldn't have the experience or training to do it properly.
Your local area directory, like the Yellow Pages or Thomson, will list all the local Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) or driving schools.
While you're learning you have to display L plates (L or D plates in Wales) on the front and back of any car you drive.

The theory test

You have to pass your theory test before you book your practical test.
You can book a theory test online at Directgov, link below.
You can take an official practice test at the same place.

The practical test

The practical test consists of an eyesight check, some vehicle safety questions, and a 40-ish minute driving test, which will include specific manoeuvres.
You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more and you fail).
Make one serious or dangerous fault and you'll fail.
Most people don't pass first time, so don't get too depressed if you fail (although you do have to pay for each test). If you fail you can take another test 10 working days later.

For more information e-mail info@thedrivingskool.com or phone 0333 123 0245

The true cost of cheap driving lessons!

the driving skool.com warns learner drivers to look for quality instruction over cheap deals.

An Ipsos MORI poll of Yell.com advertisers has found the cost of professional driving lessons varies by more than £26 across the UK.

The poll also shows that getting your driving licence could cost in excess of £1,000, with the average lesson price in the UK being £22.30. This is based on DirectGov’s recommendation that the average learner driver needs 45 professional lessons to pass their test.

We are warning learner drivers that quality should always be the residing factor – more so than price – when choosing a driving school to teach you this important life skill.

Good, quality driving instruction is not a something you should compromise on. Being taught well, to the highest possible standards is crucial in ensuring safe driving for life.”

James Wallace, of Yell.com’s motoring site, is quoted as saying, “learning to drive with siblings, spouses or relatives can result in unintentional bad habits that can mean the difference between passing and failing, it’s best to shop around and go with the pros.”

This is a statement we would agree with. It is advisable to take professional instruction in the first instance. Your instructor will then be able to advise if and when you should supplement your lessons with private practice.

There are lots of deals and offers out there, but learners should make sure they do their research before getting behind the wheel with an instructor who promises ‘cheap lessons – pass quickly.’

Chris continues: “ I can understand the cost involved in learning to drive, but when considering your choice of driving school, I would advise against looking for the cheapest option and instead ensure you’re getting the best possible instruction.

With the driving skool.com we teach teach ‘safe driving for life’, not to just pass a test.”

www.thedrivingskool.com
info@thedrivingskool.com
Office: 0333 123 0245
Mobile: 07919 193299

New year new career with thedrivingskool.com

Few jobs offer such flexibility, earning potential or job satisfaction as a Driving Instructor. Work the hours you choose and feel a great sense of achievement as each of your pupils pass their driving test. If you want to find out why no other driving instructor training course offers you better value for money or job prospects once qualified, we'd be keen to hear from you!

We are looking for great people to help us expand across the region.

Call Mike on 07919 193299 or e-mail lovewhatyoudo@thedrivingskool.com

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