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Beginners

What do I need to start learning to drive?
Your very first stage is to obtain a provisional driving licence; your friendly local Post Office will have the form. Send off in good time, your Instructor will want to see it before he/she allows you to drive.

Who can teach me?
To accept reward/payment for driving tuition, the teacher must be approved by the Driving Standards Agency. A fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) will display a green licence in the windscreen of the car. A Trainee Instructor can also accept reward/payment for lessons - he/she will display a pink licence in the windscreen.

How many lessons will I need?
The answer is always difficult but will depend on any road experience you already have, cycling and motorcycle experience can help but above all - it's the dedication you give to your lessons and any aptitude you may have. Some books believe that an hour-and-a-half lesson for every year of age gives a good guide.

What will I do on my first lesson?
Many potential learners fear their first lesson, but at EXCEL we appreciate this. We won't expect you to drive away from your home; we'll take you to a suitable area, properly introduce ourselves and set out what we aim to achieve from the first session. It's highly unlikely that you'll be driving on dual carriageways or reversing on your first lesson - so relax and enjoy the lesson.

Will there be other learners in the car when I'm learning?
We guarantee one-to-one tuition. Many of our competitors make their pupils drop off previous customers and collect next pupils but at EXCEL your hour is devoted to you and others will not dictate our choice of route.

What car will I learn in?
The car you learn in is a Peugeot 206 GLX with air conditioning and dual controls. This is an ideal car in which to learn to drive, many driving schools use this car as it has excellent handling, good control and is very comfortable to drive.  Dual Controls enable your instructor to assist you if you need it  during a difficult maneuver, they also come in handy when  teaching beginners as sitting in the 'control' seat can be a very daunting experience to a first time driver!.

Will I know how well I'm doing?
Yes. At the end of your lesson, your Instructor will fill-in the relevant sections on your progress card and will discuss areas of your driving.

How will I know when I'm ready for my test?
Your Instructor will always keep you in touch with the tasks ahead and once he/she has taught you the syllabus, they will offer you a mock test. The Instructor will meet you on a lesson and will play the part of a driving test examiner. This represents the most realistic mock test available and at the end of the test - you will know whether your driving is up to standard.

How much will it cost?
EXCEL'S current hourly charge for a one hour lesson is £22  with discounts for block bookings and students.

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