Is my driving instructer ripping me off?

Question

I had have 14 lessons with my driving instructer and every one except 1 he's given me only 55 mins instead of a hour, sometimes its only like 53 mins. I know this dosen't seem like much but all those 5 mins add up and i don't think he should be doing it. Apart from that i think he's a good instructer. I want to say something to him but i don't want to cause any problems. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

My son's driving instructor had a great way of making sure everyone got their full hour - you ended your lesson outside the pick up point of the next pupil, who got into the driving seat. The previous pupil got into the back, and the first part of the new pupil's lesson involved driving to the drop off point for the previous pupil!
I can only suggest that you ask your instructor politely, if the amount you pay is supposed to cover a full hour and just saying that you felt that some of your lessons have been a little curtailed. If he takes offence, then I'd be looking for a new instructor. One who does give value for money!

Answer 2

Well when i was doing mine in October i did 10... charged 200 for 10 lessons and they all ranged between 40 and 50 mins!!! as you get better you drive faster therefore the lessons are shorter but still have the same content as an hour...

Answer 3

You are actually getting a good deal. Most driving schools/instructors will deduct 10-15 minutes from the lesson as part of their destination charge and or "cool-down" time. You pay for an hour of driving instruction, but there needs to be time for adjustments, verbal instruction or question time.

Answer 4

You aint being picky, no way. If you think about it, youve had 14 lessons and missed at least 5 mins off each then youve lost 70 mins all together, so, youve really payed for 1 lesson + 20 mins of another lesson which youve never had.
Say something definatly

Answer 5

In my opinion I would say that your instructor is taking the necessary time to cover the topics of the session. Yes I would agree with you that if I were paying for a set time, then that is what I would expect. I am a professional driver by trade and can assure that not all topics take a full hour to complete. Or it may simply be that the extra time (ie 5 min) was to be set aside for question and answer sessions.

Answer 6

The lessons are all probably 55 mins, as he needs the extra 5 mins to get to his next student (therefore, everyone really has an hour). Your best bet is to ask him and explain your concerns, as obviously you're entitled to know where your money is going.

Answer 7

a lesson is normally for 55 mins cos ur drivin instructor has to take in account for ne disruptions durin the lesson i.e. traffic jams. if u go over that hour they can charge u for the next hour even though u went over by 5 mins.

Answer 8

I know you like being behind a wheel and all, but it's not a cab with a meter running. You may just be lead footed, going through the pre-determined route quicker than it was measured out to be. Unless it's a closed course, you really can't nail it to the minute. You'll have plenty of time to drive when you get that license.

Answer 9

Well he has wasted about an hour of your time by not giving you those extra 5 minutes for the last 14 session. I would ask for a refund for a one hour period

14 x 5min = 70 minutes

Answer 10

You should tell him about this and tell him you want one final lesson to make up for this lack of time or a discount on the lessons. Personally though, driving isn't that hard so I think you are ultimately getting ripped off. But for sure, tell him about your disappointment of the shortened sessions.