I'm 27 and at long last thinking of taking driving lessons - can anyone recommend a good company to go with?

Answer 1

Although the AA and other major nationwide companies are well known, you are better off, I think, with a local instructor - they'll have more pressure to get people through the test successfully as they aren't part of a larger company.

Word of mouth is the best way to find out about people, that and the yellow pages. See if you can get a trial lesson with two or three people (AA included), and see who you are most comfortable with. It's no good having an instructor you don't get on with as their attitude towards you will colour how you feel about driving for the rest of your life.

Pick someone you get on with, who is calm and reassuring. Someone you'd not mind being stuck in a car with for an hour a week! Whether they are part of a company or not doesn't matter, it's how well they teach you and how well you get on that are important.

Answer 2

The big companies are generally good (BSM and AA for example), but the most important thing is the individual instructor.

Make sure you'll have the same instructor throughout.

You need to feel comfortable with the instructor, and to feel that his or her style of teaching really 'clicks' with you. If the answer to this is no, look elsewhere.

If you can, ask around locally for a recommendation. Local independent instructors can be extremely good (mine was).

You could also contact your local test centres and ask if there are any local independents that they recommend (they might not be able to do this, but it's worth a shot).

Good luck!

Answer 3

Please do not even contemplate a national company (RAC, AA, BSM, etc) as they overcharge because of the corportate image and people believe they are getting a better service as a result - my uncle worked for BSM so I do have some inside knowledge.

You are best off finding a small local company or sole trader that comes recommeded and accredited - far better and more personal service.

I passed with only 20 lessons and 2 minors on the end test!

Answer 4

Everybody I ever knew who went with BSM took 2-3 goes to pass. Pick a large local company rather than a national. If you have a full motorcycle licence then get yourself a Reliant, that way you can practice all you like.

Answer 5

Don't use BSM. Try a local independent, as they work for themselves it's their reputation on the line and will teach you far better. Ask any Friends or their Friends who use locals and their experiences.
My daughter used BSM and failed twice, then gave up due to going to uni. My son only started learning November last year with a local independent and is already doing his theory, working towards his first test.

Answer 6

i attempted to do it in each and every week on an in intensity path (30 hours in each and every week) and does not propose it, I failed. i think of it became too plenty to soak up over this way of short quantity of time. interior the U.ok a lesson is many times an hour or some human beings double up and have 2 instructions edge by using edge. this is extremely reliable to offer you time to stress on a form of distinctive roads. unsure which usa you're in yet interior the U.ok getting to grasp is getting extra durable and extra durable and that i might propose having lesson plus praticing on your guy or woman time with a qualified driving force if conceivable as nicely.

Answer 7

Try BSM or the AA if you're in the UK, or try asking around your local area, friends, family etc who they learnt with and see who comes out tops-word of mouth is a great way to find out who is popular, you dont have to go with a big company, little private ones are good too and fully certified!

Answer 8

I can't get over the fact your 27 and are just now thinking about getting you driving lessons. I have been driving since i was 17. Can't really remember the company I went thru

Answer 9

Sears Driving School.

Answer 10

BSM are very good, and will refund your money if you decide to give up the lessons.