There’s no easy way but I can help by making learning enjoyable. We all work better if we are enjoying what we are doing. All training is well structured and tailored to suit the needs of each driver as an individual. Learning to drive is about developing the right attitude and approach and combining these with a good practical knowledge of driving techniques. Remember, it’s not just passing the test, but becoming a safe and confident driver for life that’s important. Driving advice and help is always at hand to ensure the best chance of success. Do not hesitate to contact Flying Colours to discuss my services in more detail.

Training Index

Learner and partly trained driver tuition | Care with nervous pupils 

Intensive courses | Simulated tests

The 6 Steps to getting your licence

• Provisional licence – You must hold a valid provisional driving licence before you sit your theory test or drive on the road. Ask for an application form D1 at a post office or contact Flying Colours. When you receive your licence, sign it. It isn’t valid until you do.

• Eyesight test – You must be able to read a vehicle number plate with letters 79.4mm  (3.1inches) high at a minimum distance of 20.5metres (about 67feet). If you need glasses or contact lenses to read the number plate you must wear them during the test and whenever you drive.

• Test booking – Flying Colours can make all test arrangements so that a mutually suitable test time can be booked. The appointment card will be sent to your own address

• Theory test – This comprises of 35 multi-choice questions of which a minimum of 30 must be correct. Make sure you have all the necessary documents with you. You’ll need the signed driving licence and photo identity eg Passport, student ID, or both parts of your signed photocard licence.

• Practical test – You need to demonstrate that you can drive safely, complete the set exercises and demonstrate through your driving, that you have a thorough knowledge of The Highway Code. You will need to bring your theory test pass certificate, appointment card, the signed driving licence and photo identity eg Passport, student ID, or both parts of your signed photocard licence.

• After passing – You will be allowed to drive without “L” plates, unsupervised and on motorways. It takes a lot of practise to become a skilled driver. Pass Plus and Advanced driving tuition are highly recommended can be arranged with Flying Colours.

Learner and partly trained driver Tuition

Each driving lesson is well structured. What I mean by structured is I set a lesson plan with objectives that are attainable with some effort from the pupil.

The lesson plan

• Set objectives

• Attain objectives

• Debriefing at the end of the lesson

• Recap main points

• Set the scene for the next lesson

This will give you a framework to help you develop your driving skills at an accelerated rate.

Partly trained drivers will be assessed and their driving skills developed by identifying strengths and weaknesses giving feedback on where learning or improvement has taken place. Flying Colours train using the Core Competencies, that is, fault identification, fault analysis and giving remedial advise on where to improve.

Care with nervous pupils

Care is taken with all pupils to ensure learning can take place. I feel it’s important that nervous pupils are helped to perform to the best of their ability. Learning can be fun in the right environment. See hall of fame for pupil’s feedback. (Link Hall of Fame)

Intensive Courses

An intensive course will help you get your driving licence in a much shorter time than weekly lessons. I offer intensive courses – usually spread over a few weeks giving you concentrated tuition with the practical test at the end of the course.

There is no easy guide as to how many hours of driving tuition you will need. We are all individuals with different rates of learning so the number of hours required would depend on several factors.

All times are flexible to suit individual needs

Some possible examples are following:

a) 32 hours over six days or six weeks, one day a week.          (see book offer)

Monday – Friday            8.30am-10.30am            11am-1pm     2pm-4pm

Day before test            8.30am-10.30am            11am-1pm     2pm-4pm

Weekday test               10.30am-1130am pre test drive            11.41am-12.21pm test

b) 32 hours designed to help people who want to learn at weekends – away from the stress of the working week.              (see book offer)                                                

Saturday & Sunday            8.30am-10.30am            11am-1pm     2pm-4pm     for 3 weeks

Saturday test                10.30am-11.30am pre test drive            11.41am-12.21pm test

c) 10 hours designed to help you attain the required standard. Times to suit you. 

2001 free books offer.

The price for courses a) and b) include the following books.

These books can also be purchased from Flying Colours please contact me for further information.

Simulated Tests