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With so many driving instructors<\/a> out there promising \u2018expert tuition\u2019 and \u2018the cheapest lessons around\u2019, it\u2019s getting harder and harder for the very best to stand out from the crowd. So what should you be looking for in a good driving instructor?<\/p>\n

Patience<\/h2>\n

It goes without saying that the vast majority of learner drivers, regardless of their age, are incredibly nervous when getting behind the wheel \u2013 whether it\u2019s their first time or if they\u2019ve had a bad experience before.<\/p>\n

Well the very best driving instructors, like the team at Wimbledon Driving School, have a wealth of experience and will have worked successfully with even the most petrified of learners. By being patient, positive and friendly, the individual\u2019s confidence on the road is likely to increase significantly, and once it has they can then go on to learn the techniques that will get them to the all important test-standard.<\/p>\n

Price<\/h2>\n

Of course, many driving schools will try and lure learner drivers<\/a> in with the promise of cheap prices, and the myth that booking blocks of lessons somehow helps them to learn faster.<\/p>\n

At Wimbledon Driving School they know this isn\u2019t the case. What they do is offer a wonderfully affordable \u2018taster\u2019 lesson – for just \u00a310, you can see if the style of tuition on offer is right for you, giving you a boost of confidence before you shell out \u00a330+.<\/p>\n

And there\u2019s no pressure to book blocks of lessons either. The \u2018pay as you go\u2019 model works better as you can learn at your own pace, and to a timetable that suits your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

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Qualifications<\/h2>\n

Many people would assume \u2013 wrongly \u2013 that the only qualification their driving instructor should have is a clean driving licence. Well it\u2019s a start, but good driving schools<\/a> value their instructors and ensure they have achieved the most prestigious accreditation possible.<\/p>\n

The senior instructors at the Wimbledon Driving School<\/a><\/strong> hold advanced qualifications from the Institute of Advanced Motorists, RoSPA and the Driving Instructors Association, giving their learners complete peace of mind when they\u2019re behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

Testimonials<\/h2>\n

Good driving instructors will have a number of testimonials<\/a> from satisfied customers available for you to read. This really is the best measure of the quality of a driving instructor \u2013 do they practise what they preach?<\/p>\n

So this is what the Wimbledon Driving School thinks are the key signs to look for in a good driving instructor, but what do you think?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With so many driving instructors<\/a> out there promising \u2018expert tuition\u2019 and \u2018the cheapest lessons around\u2019, it\u2019s getting harder and harder for the very best to stand out from the crowd. So what should you be looking for in a good driving instructor?<\/p>\n

Patience<\/h2>\n

It goes without saying that the vast majority of learner drivers, regardless of their age, are incredibly nervous when getting behind the wheel \u2013 whether it\u2019s their first time or if they\u2019ve had a bad experience before.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29784,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,11],"tags":[296],"class_list":["post-1295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-driving-lessons","tag-good-driving-instructor"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Makes a Good Driving Instructor?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What Makes a Good Driving Instructor?\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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