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is a very difficult question to answer because everybody is different and they learn at different rates. The DSA recommend
that the most successful Driving Test candidates have had an average of 40 hours of tuition with a Fully Qualified Approved
Driving Instructor and plenty of private practice. Diamond Drive instructors are very experienced at advising clients
when it is best to apply for the practical test and we frequently carry out Mock driving tests so you will know what to expect
and the progress you are making.
Do I have to pass the Theory Test before I start my lessons?
No. You can start your driving lessons as soon as you have your Provisional Driving Licence. Your instructor will fully prepare you for the Theory test and will advise you as to when to apply for it. Having said that many people do take and pass the Theory before they start the lessons, but experience shows, once people do start driving it does heighten the chances of passing 1st time.
Will the car that I'm learning to drive in be fitted with dual controls?
Yes. All the Diamond Drive Tuition Vehicles are fitted with a dual control clutch and brake for your safety and reassurance.
Do you do intensive driving courses?
As a general rule we do not offer fully intensive courses (i.e. learn to drive in a week) as the pass rate for these courses can be lower. The most lessons we would advise to have would be 2 hours a day 2-3 times a week.
I am very nervous will my Instructor take this into consideration?
Most people are nervous when they start learning to drive. Our Instructors are trained to a high standard and extremely used to dealing with nervous pupils. Your Instructor will offer you reassurance and advice throughout the whole course.
Where will I be taken for my 1st driving lesson?
- Diamond Drive
Instructors are highly skilled in choosing very quiet and suitable locations for complete beginners and will not take you
on to unsuitable roads if you are not ready.
Can I get picked up and dropped off at different locations ?
It is normally acceptable to do this but please give your Instructor plenty of notice so that they can plan their day around you.
Do all lessons have to be one hour?
- No. We can
do one and a half hour or two hour lessons.
- Do you do lessons in Automatic cars ?
- No Sorry.
Unfortunately we don't offer lessons in Automatic cars at the moment but are very keen to hear from any Driving Instructors
who do teach in these vehicles who may be interested in joining the company.
Is it true that the Government are going to raise the age of driving from 17 year olds to 18 year olds ?
This rumour has been going on for years and there is no truth in it at all. If it is going to happen ,which is very unlikely ,then it will be major Headline news and you would hear about it.
What car will I take my Driving Test in?
- You will take
the test in the car that you learn to drive in except in the extreme case of mechanical breakdown. If this occurs Diamond
Drive will aim to supply a replacement vehicle.
Can my Instructor sit in the back of my car during my Driving Test ?
- At Diamond Drive we actively encourage
all our instructors to sit in the back of as many tests as possible because it quite often makes the candidates a lot less
nervous. At the start of the Driving Test your Examiner will ask you if you would like your Instructor to sit in the back
during the test. It will be then up to you to decide but this decision is usually made prior to the test.
How can I book lessons with Diamond Drive?
If you are interested in booking lessons with us there are various ways to contact us. The cheapest and easiest way is to send a Text Message with your Name and Lessons to 07929586712. We will then aim to contact you as soon as possible. We will then take all your contact details and one of our instructors will call you back to book you in. Alternatively you can E-mail us at
russbakeradi@diamonddrive.co.uk· An eyesight test will be conducted on the first lesson. Anyone who wears glasses or contact lenses must wear them for each lesson.
· The Instructor must be notified prior to any lessons of any special needs/requirements the pupil may have, in order that any necessary provision can be made in advance.
· All lessons must be paid for in advance by cash or cheque (Payable to the Instructor). Cheques returned as unpaid will incur a charge of £5.
· Diamond Drive reserves the right not to proceed with any lesson if it is suspected that the pupil is not in a fit state to drive, through alcohol or drugs (prescribed or otherwise). The lesson fee must still be paid.
· Diamond Drive cannot be held responsible for cancellation of any test if the examiner finds defective bulbs on the Show Me/Tell Me part of the test and refuses to allow the test to continue. Every effort will be made to ensure all lights work on test days, but it must be stressed that a bulb can go defective at any time.
· Punctuality is important, if the pupil is late for a lesson the lesson is deemed to have started at the agreed time and will still end at the originally agreed time. Most instructors will wait for a maximum of ten minutes unless they have been informed before hand.
· It is important that appropriate footwear is worn for driving, if being collected from work or college; please ensure that you have suitable footwear available for the lesson.
· Smoking is not permitted in our vehicles at any time.
· Mobile phones must be switched off during lessons.
· At least 48 hours notice must be given for cancellation of a lesson, any notice less than this will incur a cancellation fee, usually the cost of the lesson(s), except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Instructor.
· Diamond Drive reserves the rights to withdraw its car for tests without notice should the pupil prove not to be up to test standard.
· Diamond Drive cannot be held responsible for postponements of lessons due to illness or mechanical breakdown, nor for driving tests postponed by the Driving Standards Agency.
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