Is your DPL Driver Instructor fully licensed to teach?

Any instructor working for DPL has to be licensed to instruct by the  Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

Do you offer evening and weekend lessons?

All instructors are flexible and will always do their best to accommodate the student.

Can I be picked up and dropped off at different locations?

All instructors are able to do this as long as prior notice has been given.

Do you offer refresher courses?

We would be pleased to offer refresher lessons or a course of lessons for those who may have already passed their practical test but are short of confidence. Refresher lessons are very beneficial for the driver who hasn't driven for a while or who are wishing to remove their bad habits.

Do you offer Theory test advice?

The instructor will be pleased to offer advice and maybe able to loan theory test training material.

Do you teach in both automatic and manual vehicles?

We can only accommodate students with a manual vehicle.

How long do lessons last?

Lengths of each lessons can be negotiated but typically the duration of lessons are either 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Unlike other driving schools, we will never collect another student whilst on your lesson. We also promise to provide you with a full lesson according to what you have paid for.

What do I need in order to start driving lessons?

You must hold a current and valid Provisional driving licence. Forms for a Provisional licence can be obtained from your local Post Office or on-line,  You must be able to read a vehicle registration plate from a distance of 20.5 metres or 20 metres for the new style of plate. To hold a licence to drive you must also satisfy the statutory medical criteria, details of which may be found on the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency website, www.dvla.gov.uk.

How long will it take me to pass my test?

Driving is a life skill that is developed on an individual basis, but the amount of time is takes to learn to the required DSA test standard will vary from student to student. DPL instructors are fully qualified and knows what it takes to attain the required test standard. Our instructor uses preferred teaching methods that are designed by the DSA to train students for their test.

What is Pass Plus?

Pass Plus is a widely recognised scheme that is open to newly qualified drivers. Statistics have shown that newly qualified drivers are more vulnerable than experienced drivers. Pass Plus offers professional instruction helping new drivers to gain quality experience and to become more skillful drivers. They will develop a positive style of driving and reduce the risk of being involved in a accident. Many motor insurance companies offer greatly reduced policies to drivers who have completed the Pass Plus scheme. There is no exam at the end of the pass plus course, but the student will undertake 6 modules each containing a range of relevant topics. When the student has retained or exceeded a satisfactory level then they will have completed the course. Please visit the Pass Plus website for more information.

Could I see a copy of the Code of Conduct?

Please click here to see the DSA's Code of Conduct