Terms & Conditions

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We believe in delivering quality tuition.

Fees; as from 29th July 2024 (these are likely to change over time)
  • One hour lesson is £42
  • You can pay for any amount of lessons if you prefer. For example 10 hours would be £420.
  • On test day – one hour lesson prior to the test, use of the car on test, insurance for the test, and return journey home is;
  • £84 if you live in Lanark. This is a two hour slot.
  • £120. This is a total of three hours time slot. If you live outwith Lanark area.
  • We also do GIFT VOUCHERS
Remember quality tuition is money well spent!

Terms and conditions -boring, but necessary.

  • What you can expect from us, and what we expect from you.
  • You can terminate your lessons at any point in time. Think of it as a rolling contract.
  • When you book a lesson or enter our vehicle you are agreeing to the terms and condition set out below.

What you can expect from us;

  • Up to date Enhanced Disclosure
  • Fully qualified government approved driving instructor (ADI)
  • Fully insured car for the purpose of driving lessons and for a driving test.
  • Dual controlled cars for your safety.
  • We teach the recommended DVSA sylabus.
  • We follow DVSA and Scottish Government guidlines for your safety, which is particulay important during the Covid pandemic.

1. Legality

  • The Client MUST personally ensure that they are the holders of a valid current category B UK driving licence.
  • The licence MUST be produced on the first lesson and maybe regularly checked by their driving instructor. The picture on photo card licences expire after ten years, your photo card licence must be up to date.
  • The Client MUST inform their driving instructor if they receive any endorsements on their licence during the time they are receiving tuition. Including any short period disqualifications (SPD).
  • The client MUST NOT be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • The Client MUST inform their driving instructor of any special needs or medical conditions they have that might affect their ability to drive.

This includes your eyesight;

  • You are responsible to be able to read a number plate at the prescribed distance for driving in the UK. You MUST inform us if there are any changes to your eyesight.
  • The legal minimum distance to read a number plate in the UK is 20.5m in daylight.

2. Cancellations…

We need a minimum of 24 hours for cancellation if there is to be no fee charged.

  • 24 hours —- No Fee
  • 12 Hours —- £28
  • Same day cancellation— £ full price of lesson.
  • *Please note if you book a double lesson then the costs are double, i.e. £84.
  • Pupils who have block bookings will lose the lesson(s) cancelled.
  • Late cancellations or If we arrive at the agreed pick up point you will be asked for the full cost of the lesson.
  • Lesson slots will only be available once cancellation fees are cleared in full.

3. Block Bookings…

There isn’t a discount for block booking due to covid, and fuel price fluctuations. However, you can still prepay any amount of lessons to avoid price increases. If the costs increase during the block booking you will only pay the increase when the block is renewed.

(a) Date of commencement;

  • There are conditions attached to block bookings.
  • Lessons booked are charged to your account at the full current hourly rate.
  • In the event that you are unable to complete the block, your instructor (A.D.I.) may at his/her discretion agree to refund some of the money you have pre-paid.
  • The amount of refund will take into account the number of lessons taken.
  • The value of lessons taken will be calculated at the current full hourly rate.
  • Unless by prior agreement, blocks will normally have to commence within two months from purchase, otherwise the value of the lessons will be forfeited, and no refund will be given. In addition to the commencement of block booking start date, the block must be completed within four months of the first lesson.

(b) As a gift….

Purchasing for someone else as a gift…..

If you have purchased a block of lessons for someone else, do inform them of the conditions.

The block booking is for the sole purpose of the pupil, they are NOT transferable, nor for sale to a third party.

Any unwanted gifts must be returned within two months of purchase to obtain a refund. You must return the voucher (if applicable). Payments will be made by bank transfer to you.

A 10% handling charge will be deducted on all refunds.

4. Covid19

Cancellations and procedures during Covid19

We will review this section periodically.

At the moment all restrictions have been lifted in Scotland.

If your instructor has any of the above they will inform you and reschedule your lesson.
Should you or your instructor show symptoms during the lesson, the lesson will be terminated immediately.

We will be guided by DVSA and the Scottish Government guidelines/rules/laws. These will change from time to time and will affect our Standard Operating Procedures. They will be subject to changes in line with advice given.

5. Booking a Driving Test.

  • A separate charge is made for the use of our car for a driving test.
  • The client agrees to pay the cost of any penalty notices, uninsured damage to the vehicle and any other non-recoverable costs incurred during a driving test.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that you can read a vehicle number plate at the prescribed distance. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, that is fine. However, you MUST wear them when driving. You MUST be able to do the above, or the test will be cancelled with loss of fee.
  • You MUST produce a valid driving licence on your practical driving test.
  • Tests can only be applied for and taken in our car if I agree that satisfactory progress has been made, and you are at ‘test standard’, or will be at ‘test standard’ when the test is taken. You must keep taking regular lessons leading up to test. These conditions are intended to save the client expense, unnecessary failure, and the consequent delay in waiting for another test and obtaining a full licence.
  • We reserve the right to cancel lessons as you do also, or withdraw our car for use on a driving test.
  • We the school/instructor reserves the right to withhold the use of the training vehicle for the test or a lesson, if in the opinion of the instructor the client is:
    i) Not at driving test pass standard.
    ii) Medically unfit (including eyesight).
    iii) Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
    iv) Is not properly licensed to drive.
    v) Consistently fails to keep, or is late for appointments.
    vi) Falls into arrears with payments.
    vii) If, for any other reason, the instructor considers the client will be unsafe to handle a motor vehicle.
  • It is the pupil’s responsibility to ensure the test is booked in with us and the DVSA. Don’t worry we will guide you on this matter.
  • We have no responsibility if a test is cancelled by the DVSA. or if a pupil fails the eyesight test.
  • We will be responsible and reimburse you if the test is cancelled due to the condition of our vehicle. We will pay for your next test.
  • AFTER BOOKING A TEST, IF YOU STOP TAKING REGULAR LESSONS WE WILL ASSUME YOU DO NOT WANT TO TAKE THE TEST IN OUR CAR; WE WILL ALLOCATE THE CAR TO SOMEONE ELSE.
  • Test Centre- we mostly use Lanark Test Centre or occasionally Airdrie. We advise you to discuss this with your instructor prior to booking a test.

These terms and conditions were revised on 29th July 2024.

It is hoped that a client will not have cause for complaint, but in the unlikely event of a complaint, you should first try to resolve the issue with your instructor. If an agreement cannot be reached then you can take your complaint to;

The ADI Registrar, DVSA, Stanley House, 56 Talbot Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GU. Tel: 0115 901 2500

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