{"id":3133,"date":"2014-04-07T10:15:06","date_gmt":"2014-04-07T10:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/?p=3133"},"modified":"2021-09-20T10:53:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T09:53:20","slug":"3-tips-choosing-right-driving-instructor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/3-tips-choosing-right-driving-instructor\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips For Choosing The Right Driving Instructor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>1. Look for a strong pass rate and good reviews.<\/strong> Ask around for recommendations: a good instructor will have loyal customers who\u2019ll happily pass their details on. Learning to drive will take several months, preferably with a double lesson a week, so that\u2019s quite a lot of time to spend in a car with someone, so it should be someone who\u2019s not only skilled at their job but also easy to get along with.<\/p>\n<p>This, coupled with proven results in their teaching methods, is a recipe for success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Check the price is competitive.<\/strong> This isn\u2019t just about finding the cheapest service, it\u2019s about finding the best value for money. Driving lessons are for learning a valuable life skill and the price reflects that. Compare local companies\u2019 hourly rates and look as well at other benefits: an instructor\u2019s flexibility with evening or early morning lessons for example is invaluable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Find out what type of vehicle the <a title=\"Five Star driving instructor in Battersea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/five-star-driving-instructor-battersea\/\">instructor<\/a> has.<\/strong> This may not seem important but it can be helpful to learn in a car similar to the one that\u2019ll be driven once the L plates have been ditched. Something reliable and safe will put a learner\u2019s nerves at ease and give them confidence that will put them in good stead for any future vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/the-5-most-important-driving-routines-for-learners\">important for learners<\/a> with additional needs who may require an adjustable seat or steering wheel. Because with a good car and a great instructor, learning to drive stops being a nightmare and starts being a dream!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"The Best Way To Learn To Drive\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wimbledondrivingschool.com\/the-best-way-to-learn-to-drive\/\">Learning to drive<\/a> is incredibly exciting, however, it can also seem a nightmare to get behind the wheel for the first time. 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