Don’t be afraid to ask questions when choosing a driving school and/or instructor – whether it be through a friend’s recommendation or browsing the web. Who you choose to teach you can make all the difference to when and how you pass the test.

The school should be…

• prepared and equipped to help you through the whole process from start to finish (see Getting Started)
• able to schedule lessons that suit you as well as the instructor.

The Instructor should be...

• an excellent communicator – this is the key difference between an average instructor and a really good one; between struggling to pass the test and passing with confidence
  
• punctual, well presented and professional in his/her conduct - unprofessionalism partners bad instruction.

The car should be…

• modern, clean and well maintained.

Consider carefully what is on offer before committing to an instructor or school. Many schools, for example, give 45 or 50 minute-long lessons rather than one hour. You should bare this in mind when considering rates. And remember: you are paying good money for instruction – there is no justification for sub-standard or poorly delivered instruction.