All 1st Time Pass instructors display a green DSA (Driving Standards Agency) badge in their windscreen to prove they've completed 12 to 18 months of training, and passed an exam testing their ability to teach you. A trainee instructor, who will display a pink badge, may have had as little as four months' training, and no formal qualifications to teach learner drivers.
Besides being fully qualified, 1st Time Pass instructors have a friendly, patient approach to teaching. They believe the more you relax, the more you can learn. And if you enjoy your lessons, chances are you'll build up your confidence and your driving skills more quickly.
They all abide by the DSA Code of Practice, which ensures the highest possible levels of instruction and behaviour. Also they are all CRB checked.
1st Time Pass instructors work to a strict code of conduct to help you get the best possible tuition. It guarantees that your instructor:
Is fully qualified, (if not you will be informed an you will be given a choice)
Uses an 1st Time Pass driver development card to track your progress
Adapts your tuition for you
Gives you a full lesson of one-to-one tuition
Never smokes or use a mobile phone during your lessons
Knows the local test areas very well
Is very reliable
does not carry passengers on your lesson
Why Choose a Higher Grade Instructor?
At first glance it may seem cheaper to be instructed by a trainee driving instructor. (Which many schools offer and do not make you aware of) However, we have found that it is actually more cost effective in the long run to choose a fully approved instructor. Consider the following advantages of using an approved instructor:
You pass with fewer lessons
You will be more likely to pass your test first time
You will be a safer driver when you have passed your test
You can get up to 25% off your first car insurance with our pass plus instructors
On average tuition with a DSA approved driving instructor is £2 more per hour than a trainee instructor. For that extra £2 you will get better tuition and may only need half the lessons you would with a trainee.
Below is a table illustrating the typical savings you can make with 1st Time Pass driving Schools Booking Services:
Trainee instructor:
Hours needed 60
Lesson price 18
Cost £1,080
Qualified Instructor:
Hours needed 35
Lesson price 20
Cost £700
So think about it, by using good qualified instructors, rather than new inexperienced ones will save you money in the long run...That's £380.00 cheaper
And that does not even include our discounts
Our Driving School Booking Services can also help you to get up to 25% off your first car insurance, so contact us today to get the best deal with the best instructors.
At 1st Time Pass all of our driving instructors are accredited and fully certified to offer instruction by the DSA. The ability and experience of our instructors can help you pass your test quickly, saving you money.
They all abide by the DSA Code of Practice, which ensures the highest possible levels of instruction and behaviour. Also they are all CRB checked.
