Driving Instructors Preston
Concept of Driving School has both female and male instructors based in Preston and is one of the fastest growing independent driving schools in the Preston area. Over the past 3 years our female and male driving instructors have more than doubled our number of learners with most of them passing their driving test first time. Our driving school offers something for everyone having both female and male instructors available, not only covering the Preston area but also Chorley, Leyland, Kirkham, Freckleton, Warton,Croston, Tarleton and surrounding areas.I Tricia Hope look forward to hearing from you (owner - female instructor).
Female Driving Instructors Preston
Owner and Preston based female Driving Instructor Tricia Hope has been driving for 20 Years. She formed the driving school in late 2008 after deciding that she could deliver a better service to her pupils out of the constraints of corporate teaching, and has never looked back since.
I wanted to offer learners a more personal experience, with the same instructor to build a confidence and rapport with clients. I believe this will help them to feel more comfortable and relaxed, enabling them to drive with confidence.
Since the company started their flexible service, we have a 99% succesful first time pass rate (DSA). Tricia and the other instructors pride themselves on forwarding students when they are ready.
I don't believe in a set number of lessons before trying people at the test centre. Myself and the other instructors get to know our pupils, and monitor their progress so we know when they are ready to pass.
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The voluntary driving test was introduced in England in 1935 and this test only cost 37½ pence and the pass rate was 63%. Mr Been was the name of the first person to pass their driving test and there weren’t any test centres or examiners that would meet candidates at a pre-arranged spot. The compulsory driving test was then introduced on 1st June 1935. Nowadays driving tests aren’t just get in the car and go, they consist of theory tests, multiple choice and hazard perception tests. All these are to make sure you know the highway code and all the signs on the roads to keep you and others safe.
Theory Test
A theory test is the computer-based test which consists of two parts: multiple choice and hazard perception. You must pass both sections at the same time. If you fail one section, you will have to take the whole test again. You must have passed your theory test before you are allowed to book your driving test.
Multiple choice
To pass your multiple choice part of your test you must get at least 43 out of 50 in the time allocated to complete the test. Some questions may ask for two or more correct answers from a selection of four.
Don’t forget and make sure you read every question carefully. Don’t jump to conclusions and don’t assume you know the answer, once you have answered the questions that you are sure about then go back and double check the ones you where unsure about.
Hazard Perception
To pass your hazard perception part of your test you must get at least 44 out of 75. There are about 15 hazards. You can score up to 5 marks for each hazard. All depending on how quickly you identify it that is.
The sort of things you are looking for are things that could cause a driver to reduce their speed, swerve or stop as these are classed as a hazard, e.g. pedestrians about to step out into the road, cars coming out of junctions, parked cars pulling out. These are just some of the hazards that you will come across.
Driving Manoeuvres
Turn in the road (Three point turn)
With this manoeuvre your car will be parked at the side of the road and you will then be asked to turn the car around in the road so that you are facing the opposite direction.
Firstly you will have to look around to see if the road is clear and no other road users are nearby. Once checked and you see that it is clear you can then move off slowly while turning the steering wheel so that it locks to the RIGHT. If it is safe to do so then continue across the road, one the car is in motion and to show that you are in control of the vehicle you must make sure that the front of your car does not hit or overhang the kerb. You can now hold the car by using either the foot brake or the hand brake while you change gear into reverse.
Before reversing, again look around to check that it is safe to reverse. Once you start to move the car put the steering wheel into full lock LEFT and continue to look through the back window and around you to make sure you don’t hit anything or anyone. Once you are approximately half way across the road check over your right shoulder or in the right mirror so that you can judge stopping the car without hitting or overhanging the other kerb. You can now hold the car by using either the foot brake or the hand brake while you change gear into 1st.
Before moving off along the road, again check to see if it is clear to do so. If it is clear to do so and there are no other road users nearby, then move off slowly and continue your journey.
Parallel Parking (Reverse Parking)
With this manoeuvre your car will be parked at the side of the road, behind the vehicle you will use the reverse in behind.
Firstly you will have to look around to see if the road is clear and once safe to do so move off slowly towards the start position beside the vehicle, indicating left to warn any oncoming traffic. You should be approximately 2ft out from the parked vehicle.
Before reversing, again look around to check that it is safe to do so. Once you start to move the car turn the steering wheel one full turn to the LEFT. Still continuing to check for other roads users in your mirrors and through the back window continue reversing, now turn your steering wheel two full turns to the RIGHT.
Once your car is visually in line with the kerb turn the steering wheel one full turn to the LEFT. Now you should be nicely parked behind the vehicle.
Don’t forget that once you have completed the Parallel Parking manoeuvre your car should be less than 1ft from the kerb.
Reversing around a corner
With this manoeuvre your car will be parked at the side of the road, approximately 2 car lengths in front of the corner you are about to use and approximately 1ft out from the kerb.
Firstly you will have to look around to see if the road is clear and once safe, indicating left to warn other road users, start reversing slowly. Once you get to the corner, whilst checking in your RIGHT blind spot and mirror start to turn the steering wheel LEFT making sure to follow the curve of the kerb and continue checking through your mirrors and mainly the back window to confirm you know where the kerb is.
When your car is around the corner and is parallel with new road, turn your steering wheel to the RIGHT to make sure you straighten the front wheels. Continue reversing safely until you have reversed approximately 4 car lengths if safe to do so.
