Does it really Matter which Driving School You Choose?
So you are looking for a driving school in Reading? Well the first thing you’ll probably have noticed with almost no research at all is just how many driving schools there are in the Reading area. So you have quite a difficult choice to make in deciding which one is right for you.
Put very simply, the driving school you choose does have a huge impact on how quickly you pass your test and how good a driver you will become following the test. So choose wisely.
As with any large decision, you’ll want to do some serious research before signing with one of Reading’s driving schools. One of the best things to do initially is to ask friends and family for local recommendations. It may be that you already know other people learning to drive and you can ask them for honest feedback regarding how the driving school operates. Most driving schools rely heavily on positive recommendations and, let’s be honest, you’re not going to recommend a driving school where the instructors were late for lessons, unfriendly or cut the lessons short. Following that, you could do further research online by reading reviews, looking through local listings and visiting the driving school’s website. The website should contain detailed information about pricing, the experience of their instructors, practical information about the courses offered and even an online booking system to cut admin for you.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when searching for a driving school in Reading:
- Keep it local. It’s always advisable to learn to drive in an area you are familiar with. It also makes pick up and drop off points at home or at work more convenient for you, so if you’re based in Reading, a Reading driving school is the ideal choice.
- Does the driving school offer the type of course you require? For example, you may be wishing to take an intensive course, an advanced driving course or a Pass Plus course. You’ll obviously need to check the availability of those with your chosen driving school in Reading.
- Search for a driving school or instructor with a good pass rate. At least a 60% pass rate is recommended.
- Talk to your prospective driving school about their instructors. Choosing an instructor is a very personal thing, and largely depends on rapport as well as their style, punctuality and experience in knowing which methods work well for certain individuals.
- Ask whether a driving school’s instructors have experience teaching in the Reading area and on local test centre routes. A driving school in Reading should be able to comprehensively prepare you for the tricky junctions and roads around local test centers, as this is where many candidates will falter.
So finding the right driving school in Reading, or indeed wherever you are, is vital. It will play a significant role in how you pass your test and ensure that you are a safe and confident driver for many years to come.
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