Learning to Drive in Luton

Learning to drive in Luton can be challenging. Just Google “Driving schools in Luton” and you will come across hundreds. The first most important decision is to decide whether you want to learn an automatic car or a manual. All driving instructors must have patience with their students but you may find the odd one which it not patient. A good instructor should be able to identify your issues and help the learner with them, without getting frustrated.

How to Find a Good Driving Instructor in Luton

Make a short list of driving instructors who are willing to accommodate you. Bear in mind that some driving school will increase their prices for weekend and evening lessons. This can be a problem if the learner wants to take many of their lessons off-peak. Many driving schools in Luton will try and lure learner drivers in with the promise of cheap prices. However, ask if the driving instructor is fully qualified ora trainee. By law, a fully qualified instructor must display a green badge in the front windscreen of the tuition vehicle. A trainee instructor must display a pink badge. If no badge is displayed, be aware, he or she may be teaching you illegally.

Learning to Drive with Family & Friends

Although learning from a qualified driving instructor in Luton is best, some learner may not be able to afford the price these instructors demand. You are free to drive with anyone provided they are at least 21 years old and have held the UK or a European driving licence for at least 3 years. However, bear in mind you must be insured to drive your own car. If you are taking lessons in someone else car, make sure you are named as a learner on their policy.

Emergency Driving Tests at Luton 

Luton has a popular driving test centre and this is reflected by the huge waiting list for an appointment. If you are learning to drive with an instructor, this is not usually a problem, as the instructor will advise you to apply for your driving test before you are actually ready. However, this can be a serious problem if a learner fails to pass their test.

DTC Driving Test Services can arrange an emergency driving test with 2 weeks at the Luton Practical Test Centre. We can even arrange a few intensive driving lessons to increase your chances of passing. If you have already found an earlier driving test, we can arrange a hire car for your test.