The beginner lessons offer foundational skills for new drivers. We focus on the basics to build confidence and competence on the road.
Receive expert guidance and practical tips from a driving instructor with a vast background on the road. The knowledge gathered in over 1 million miles driving a multitude of vehicle categories will be to passed down to you, offering you a complete understanding in regards to the possible hazards associated with every type of vehicle you will be sharing the road with.
We may able to accommodate weekend tuition requests. Extra charges will apply. Due to limited availability, we recommend purchasing pre-payed multiple lessons packages to preserve weekend slots.
Get professional support and guidance for your theory and hazard perception test to gain the knowledge required to be a safe and legal driver.
We can offer after dark lessons on request for you to hone your skills in a variety of driving conditions. Available on request, extra charges will apply.
We offer mock driving tests to simulate the real test environment. This service helps you identify areas for improvement and manage test-day nerves.
CANCELLATION FEE: Every effort will be made to reschedule the cancellation. The full amount will be charged if the driving lesson is cancelled by the student with less then 48 hours before the lesson.
1. INSURANCE: All fees include pupil cover whilst driving the School vehicle, (provided the pupil is licensed to drive), and is accompanied by, or under the direction of a Driving Standards Agency A.D.I or P.D.I. (Car) . A fee will be applied for use of the car for the driving test.
2. FEES: All hourly driving lessons are subject to a minimum 2 working days (48 hours) notice for any cancellations. The School retains the right to charge a full tuition fee if the above notice is not given.
3. PAYMENTS: We accept payment by either Cash, Bank Transfer or Online Payment app . Pre-payment lessons are accepted on the understanding no refunds will be given.
4. APPOINTMENTS:
i) While every care will be taken to ensure Student receive training at the requested time, all bookings are made on the understanding that Pro-L is not responsible for the postponement of training due to traffic conditions, adverse weather conditions, mechanical breakdown of equipment or any other cause outside of our control.
ii) If in the view of the Instructor, the Student is unfit to carry out the lesson safely, due to self-induced circumstances (e.g. Alcohol or Drugs) a cancellation charge will apply.
iii) The Instructor reserves the right to ask the Student to take a breathalyser test if they suspect use of intoxicating substances.
5. VALID DOCUMENTS:
Prior to the first lesson students must ensure they have:
i) a valid Provisional UK Driving licence and they will need to generate a check code for their licence to be checked on:
https://www.viewdrivingrecord.service.gov.uk/driving-record/licence-number
ii) A valid foreign licence
You can drive in the UK with a valid foreign license for up to 12 months from the date you entered the country, but after that, you'll need to obtain a UK provisional license and pass the UK practical driving test to continue driving legally.
5. BOOKS AND TRAINING MATERIAL: All question papers, hand outs, books, C.D. ROMs and relevant materials remain the property of the Driving School. (If not returned on request a fee will be charged).
6. THE DRIVING TEST: The school reserves the right to withhold the training vehicle, if in the Instructors opinion, the pupil does not reach the required standard. The school cannot be held responsible for Test Appointments being postponed or cancelled by the Driving Standards Agency. Furthermore we are not responsible for any failure of light bulbs etc during the Practical test. All bulbs/lights etc will be checked at the test centre prior to the test, with the candidate. A fee of £10 will be charged if we book or alter your driving test on your behalf. If we book a practical test on a pupils behalf and do not receive payment, the test can be cancelled by us at any time.
7. PERSONAL PROPERTY: The school accepts no liability for personal property that is left in any training vehicle.
8. MOBILE PHONES: All pupils should ensure that these are switched off, prior to entering the tuition vehicle, for safety reasons. Due to recent changes in the law your Instructor will not use a mobile phone whilst the vehicle is moving on a driving lesson.
9. EXTRA TRAVEL TIME: Instructor reserves the right to charge an additional fee to cover extra travel time needed to reach an area outside the main tuition areas.
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Driving tuition in and around Ipswich. We cover Ipswich and Colchester test centres.