Useful Advice and Links

Learn to control the car properly

As soon as you start driving you’ll notice how important it is that you can control the car properly. Your instructor will teach you how to control the accelerator and footbrake pedals smoothly along with how to steer properly. By being able control these three main controls it will give you a lot more time to concentrate on all the other parts of your driving.

If you are planning to get some practice with someone else we would suggest you practice things such as reversing, parking, hill starts both up and down hills and also the turn in the road. Remember that practice makes perfect

Take your time

Take your time with things because there's lots and lots to learn. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself by wanting to get it all done far too quickly. You probably know of someone who only took 10 hours to pass their driving test, you’ll know this because they will have told you many times, however you weren’t there at the time and for all you know they might have had lots of private practice as well. People learn at different levels to each other, so just accept your level, enjoy your driving lessons and go on to become a good safe driver. Also over the years the driving test has changed quite a lot. Today’s driving test is definitely more difficult than it used to be.

Mock driving tests

Mock driving tests are a very useful part of learning to drive. When you take your driving lessons they will be conducted in a calm learning atmosphere, this is because whilst having driving lessons your instructor will be helping you with advice and often talking you through various situations. However on a mock driving test the atmosphere will be very different, your instructor will not be helping you, they be just giving you instructions and directions for about 40 minutes. Taking a mock driving test will help determine your current standard and how you might perform on your actual driving test.

Stories about driving tests

At best most are just a bit exaggerated. The driving test is very straight forward, there are no tricks to catch you out. Also the old story about the examiner had to fail you because they have to fail so many per week is just total rubbish!!! If you drive in the way your instructor has taught you and make the right moves then you should pass very easily.

Most examiners started off in their careers as driving instructors so they understand how you feel on test day, but remember they have a job to do as well. They are not allowed to help you in anyway, but they are also not allowed to confuse you either.

Don’t tell too many people

Most people seem to ask you about when are you going in for your driving test as soon as they hear that you’re learning to drive. You’ll get fed up with telling them that you’re still learning at the moment. So the simple answer is not to tell them in the first place. These questions can be very tedious and after a while may even become a distraction that could affect your training.

Useful Links

Here are some really useful learner driving links:

DRIVING LESSON PRICES IN BLACKPOOL AND ALONG THE FYLDE COAST

JUST CALL OR TEXT ANY OF THE INSTRUCTORS BELOW TO SEE IF THEY CAN HELP YOU:

MANUAL INSTRUCTORS

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR DAVE MASON (Manual lessons)

Dave has been a driving instructor for Students Driving School for many years and he has taught many hundreds of pupils to pass their tests. We call him ‘Mr Blackpool’ because he seems to know everyone. Dave loves his job as an instructor and he teaches in the latest Ford Fiesta which is a fantastic car to learn in

To contact Dave just Call or Text him on 07876 133052

You can also visit his website at www.blackpooldrivinginstructor.co.uk

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR DRIVING INSTRUCTOR MARK SMITH (Manual lessons)

Mark is a very enthusiastic driving instructor with excellent communication skills, he is very calm and encouraging which is just what you need when learning how to drive. Marks previous career was a motor mechanic and this blends so well with being an instructor and it gave us the fantastic opportunity to have him on board as one of our instructors.

To contact Mark just Call or Text him on 07709 749516

You can also visit his website at www.blackpool-drivinglessons.co.uk

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR DRIVING INSTRUCTOR MARK FRANKLIN (Manual lessons)

Mark is an extremely friendly instructor and has many years of driving experience. His previous career was as a car salesman so he can give you some good advice when you are looking to buy your first car. A change of career has made it possible for him to join a well-established driving school. Mark covers many areas including most of the areas Over Wyre including Hambleton and Knott End.

To contact Mark just Call or Text him on 07494 195672

You can also visit his website at www.drivinglessons-blackpool.co.uk

AUTOMATIC INSTRUCTORS

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR NIGEL (Automatic lessons)

Nigel has been with Students Driving School for over 20 years. He has got many qualifications in driving and teaching including, PTTLS level 4, Education & Training level 4 and Fleet trainer. Nigel is a very enthusiastic instructor and he teaches in a fantastic automatic Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

To contact Nigel just Call or Text him on 07792 379355

You can also visit his website at www.blackpoolautomaticdrivinglessons.co.uk

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR JULIE (Automatic lessons)

We are very pleased to have Julie as one of our team of driving instructors in Blackpool, she specialises in teaching in automatic vehicles. Julie is very easy going and friendly and teaches driving in a client centred way, she gives lots of encouragement and confidence building to her pupils so that they can get ready for their driving tests as quickly as possible.

To contact Julie just Call or Text him on 07733 600453

You can also visit his website at www.automaticdrivinglessonsblackpool.co.uk

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