The Lesson
Driving Schools in Welton
What is a beginners course?
A Beginners Course of Driving Lessons are for the Learner Driver who has had no previous experience or less than 5 hours private practice in the driving of a motor vehicle. On the first lesson your with Cary's School of Motoring your Instructor will take you to a quiet road and guide you through the following:
- Eyesight Test
- Cockpit Drill and Safety Checks
- Use of Controls
- Stopping and Starting
- Moving Off and Stopping
- Use of Mirrors and Steering
Your progress will be monitored by your Instructor and your training tailored to suit your individual needs. This First lesson is always carried out over a 2 hour period but is always offered at a reduced rate.
Block Bookings on an Intensive Course with Driving Lessons
A Block Booking Intensive Course taken over 5, 10 or 15 days including the Driving Test.
How does the Course work?
The Course is designed for the eager fast learner to pass the Practical Driving Test in the shortest possible time.
Step 1:
You are required to book a Beginners Course which will last 5 hours or an Assessment Lesson that will last one hour, depending on your level of driving ability. This will enable the Instructor to assess your driving abilities and you will then be advised on the number of Lessons you will need in order to reach the required Driving Test standard.
Step 2:
On passing your Theory and Hazard Perception Test your Instructor will give you an application form for your Practical Driving Test, alternatively you may wish to book direct online using your Debit or Credit Card.
Step 3:
Once you have obtained your Test date you will need to contact your Instructor where he/she will make the necessary arrangements for your Driving Lessons on a Block Booking system, to enable you to reach the required standard by the Driving Standards Agency.
Notes on Block Booking Intensive Courses
The whole Course fee is paid on the commencement of your first Driving Lesson of the Block Booking.
We specialise in Intensive Block Booking Courses with our friendly, patient and professional Instructors.
Cost of the Course will depend on the amount of hours required to reach the required driving standard set by the DSA
Pass Plus
What is Pass Plus?
Pass Plus is additional training for Drivers who have recently passed their Driving Test. The aim of the course is to develop and raise a Drivers current skills to a higher level. Drivers can also benefit from Motor Car Insurance Discount Schemes available to successful candidates.
Why do I need more training?
The most vulnerable time for a newly qualified Driver is the first year after passing the Driving Test. Lack of overall experience of normal road situations and motorway driving makes new Drivers more prone to accidents than Drivers with years of experience. New Drivers feature in 20% of all road accidents.
What does the training course cover?
The main aim of the course is to improve driver
skills in the field of:
Effective Observations
Assessment of Road and Traffic Conditions
Early and Effective Decision Making
Making and Taking Correct Decisions
Improving Driver Attitudes
Taking Responsibility for Your Own Actions
Care and Consideration for Other Road Users
The course is designed over Six Training Modules covering: Module 1: Introduction & Town Driving Module 2: All-Weather Driving Module 3: Out of Town Driving & Rural Roads Module 4: Night Driving Module 5: Dual Carriageways Module 6: Motorways
Motorway Lessons
Why Motorway Lessons?
Driving on a Motorway differs from driving on ordinary roads in that traffic moves faster and puts a greater demand on a Drivers skill and overall awareness.
Although Motorways are statistically safer than other roads, when travelling at Motorway speeds a Driver needs to be more alert and be able to make safe and sensible decisions much earlier than on normal roads.
A Motorway may have three, four or more lanes, and Drivers must be especially aware of the importance of their use and function.
To a newly qualified Driver the Motorway may appear daunting and beyond their capabilities but at Cary's School of Motoring the Instructors are experts in this field and will build up your Motoring skills to the high standard necessary enabling you to drive on the Motorway with safety and confidence.
Motorway Lessons Cover
- Condition of the Vehicle before Driving on a Motorway
- Condition of the Motorway, Weather and Volume of Traffic
- Motorway Signs and Signals
- Forward Planning and the Effective Judgement of Speed
- Joining the Motorway
- Leaving the Motorway
- Night Driving on a Motorway (Optional)
- Seeing and Being Seen
- Early and Effective All Round Observation
- Defensive Driving
- Making Progress
- Overtaking
- Lane Discipline
- Changing Lanes
- Emergencies on the Motorway