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21.08.2024

Choosing a Driving School? Check Reviews!

Choosing a driving courses company in the UK is a big decision. You want to make sure you’re getting the best possible instruction, but how can you be sure? One of the most reliable ways is by checking your local driving schools’ reviews from past students. Here’s why this is so important and how it can help you find the right driving courses company.

Why Reviews Matter

Driving schools’ reviews offer a window into the experiences of other learners. They can give you an honest look at what to expect, from the quality of instruction to customer service. A driving courses company might have a flashy website, boast high pass rates or a „guaranteed pass„, but only reviews tell you if they really deliver on their promises.

What to Look For

When reading reviews, pay attention to several key points:

  1. Instructor Quality: Are the instructors patient, professional, and good at teaching? At Pass in Days, our instructors are often praised for these exact qualities (see opinions on Trustpilot). Many of our students have shared how our instructors helped them pass their test on the first attempt.
  2. Customer Service: How responsive is the company? Do they stay in touch and address any issues quickly? We make it a priority at Pass in Days to be in constant contact with our customers. Whether it’s via phone, email, Facebook or website, we ensure that everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
  3. Convenience: Does the company offer flexible scheduling and home pick-ups? Reviews for Pass in Days often highlight the convenience of our services. We tailor our intensive driving courses in the UK to your schedule and even offer fast-track driving tests, so you don’t have to wait months to take your test.
  4. Success Stories: Look for testimonials from students who passed their test. Success stories on platforms like Facebook can be particularly telling. We’re proud to share pictures of our students who passed, many on their first try, thanks to our focused intensive courses.

Growing to Serve You Better

At Pass in Days, we’re continuously expanding to meet the needs of our students. Recently, we’ve started covering Hamilton and East Kilbride, and we have availability for September. This is part of our ongoing development, as we strive to offer our services to more locations. Many of our students even travel from other cities, such as Edinburgh, specifically to take our crash driving courses. With such demand, we’re gradually exploring opportunities to reach more learners in the future.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to book your driving course, or want to learn more, contact us today. You can reach us by phone on 07413 250 300, via Facebook, or through the contact form on our website. We’re here to help you every step of the way.

Check out our reviews on Trustpilot and Google, and explore success stories with pictures of satisfied customers on our Facebook page!

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Review by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Pix4free

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10-Day Course

(For beginners or those starting fresh)

40 hrs & one “Fast-Track” Driving test included

from £1999

10-day course. This course is intended for individuals with little to no driving experience and includes a total of 40 hours.

The 10-day course is most suitable for clients who:

 

  • have no prior driving experience but are confident in their ability to learn quickly (note that 4 hours per day can be very exhausting, even with a break halfway through);
  • have taken some driving lessons, but still feel the need to start “from scratch”;
  • took a driving test many years ago, but would like to start “from scratch”;
  • were almost ready to sit a driving test, but it was many years ago, and they would like to start “from scratch”.

Please note, learning to drive is a very individual process and you might need additional lessons after your course, if you are not safe & test ready.

What's included in the price?

  • Lessons on One to One Basis
  • “Fastrack” Driving Test Included**
  • Theory Course Included
  • Mock Test Included
  • Pick up from Home*

* subject to location & availability **subject to being safe

7-Day Course

(For those who know the basics)

30 hrs & one “Fast-Track” Driving test included

from £1599

7-day course. With a total duration of 30 hours, this course is suitable for clients who:

  • have completed at least 10 hours of driving lessons with an approved instructor recently (e.g., within the last 6 months);
  • have undertaken at least 10 hours of private practice recently (e.g., within the last 6 months) and mastered the basics;
  • have taken a driving test within the past 4-10 years, but failed;
  • were nearly ready to sit a driving test within the past 4-10 years.

Participants in this course should have a grasp of basic skills, including basic clutch control, moving off and stopping, dealing with easy junctions, progressive braking, gears, and easy hill starts.

Please note, learning to drive is a very individual process and you might need additional lessons after your course, if you are not safe & test ready.

What's included in the price?

  • Lessons on One to One Basis
  • “Fastrack” Driving Test Included**
  • Theory Course Included
  • Mock Test Included
  • Pick up from Home*

* subject to location & availability **subject to being safe

5-Day Course

(for learners who are intermediate)

20 hrs & one “Fast-Track” Driving test included

from £1199

5-day course. This course totaling 20 hours, is designed for intermediate clients who:

  • have taken at least 20 hours of driving lessons with a qualified instructor recently (e.g., within the last 6 months) and feel about halfway to being test-ready;
  • have engaged in extensive private practice in a safe and legal way (e.g., lessons with family) amounting to a minimum of 20 hours recently (e.g., within the last 6 months) and feel about halfway there;
  • have experience driving various vehicles (e.g. farm vehicles) on private land from a young age, are comfortable with car control, and just need experience on main roads;
  • had many driving lessons and have failed a driving test within the past 3 years;
  • were nearly ready to sit a driving test within the past 2-3 years;
  • have a car driving licence from abroad and are legally allowed to drive in the UK for some time (check DVSA guidance), but need to prepare for a UK Car Driving Test.

Participants in this course should be confident in fundamental car skills, including clutch control, gears, hill starts, negotiating easy junctions, maneuvering through easy roundabouts, and performing at least one of the maneuvers.

Please note, learning to drive is a very individual process and you might need additional lessons after your course, if you are not safe & test ready.

What's included in the price?

  • Lessons on One to One Basis
  • “Fastrack” Driving Test Included**
  • Theory Course Included
  • Mock Test Included
  • Pick up from Home*

* subject to location & availability **subject to being safe