Nick Robson prides himself on being friendly, patient and an excellent teacher. Drawing on years of advanced driver training and experience during his career with the Police force, Nick is here to ensure that you are fully prepared for a lifetime of safe driving. Nick offers his skills to you at incredible value for money.
Please feel free to take a look around the site, and don't hesitate to contact Nick if there's anything else you'd like to know, or if you'd like to make a booking to begin your lessons...
Why choose Nick Robson?
Nick is a highly skilled driving instructor approved by the Driving Standard Agency. He doesn't just teach you to pass your test - he prepares you for a safe, confident lifetime of driving.
Nick is experienced, patient, friendly and understands that different pupils need help in differing areas, and that people learn at different rates. There is no pressure to do anything other than learn at your own pace, safe in the knowledge that you're in expert hands.
Learning to drive
You can apply for your UK provisional licence up to three months prior to your 17th birthday. You cannot legally drive on the road until your 17th birthday. You can apply for your driving licence online just follow this link (if you are a digital passport holder the DVLA can access and use your passport photograph for your licence.
Also see the Links page for a selection of useful web sites and information.
Your first driving lesson
Nick will collect you for your driving lesson, and provide all of the relevant information concerning your driver training. You will be instructed how to study effectively for the theory test. You will also be provided you with a Driver Record of Progress Book to keep track of your training programme, this is designed to help you prepare for the Driving Theory and Practical Driving Tests.
Mock test facility with ex-DSA examiner
As part of your training, there is an opportunity to take a mock test with a highly respected former DSA examiner. This unique opportunity will help prepare you, and also give a good assessment of your driving performance.
You will not have met the examiner prior to your mock test and the process will be performed under strict conditions. Undertaking this dry–run will ensure you know exactly what to expect on test day.
Lesson Rates
- 1x1 hour £21
- 1x2 hours£38
- 10 hours block booking £190
- "Passplus" course £125
- Gift certificates available from online shop
The Vehicle
The training vehicle is an Audi A3 1.9tdi sport in metallic phantom black. With extremely high build quality and numerous safety features including anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control.
With excellent driving position and well furnished cabin, the Audi has ample head and leg room along with dual zone climate control. The clear layout includes a digital gear change indicator.
The steering is positive, the clutch smooth and the gearbox is precise – Overall the vehicle is a safe, comfortable and pleasurable drive.
The Theory Test
The driving theory test has two parts, part one is a multiple choice test of 50 questions and part two is a hazard perception test of 14 video clips in which you will have to identify 15 developing hazards. To prepare for both parts of the theory test we recommend that all candidates, regardless of driving experience, use the resource material available. For cars and motorcycles you'll be asked 50 questions in 57 minutes and the pass mark is 43 out of 50.
Visit the online shop to view and purchase all the recommended study material to successfully pass the theory test and when you think you are ready follow this link to take a free online DSA theory test.
Hazard Perception Test
The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. You'll be presented with a series of 14 video clips which feature every day road scenes. In each clip there'll be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards.
To achieve a high score you'll need to respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you can score on each hazard is five. You won't be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you'll only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard. The pass mark for the car and motorcycle hazard perception part of the theory test is 44 out of 75.
Practical Driving Tests
The driving test is straightforward. It is designed to see if you can drive safely, know the Highway Code and can demonstrate this through your driving. Test routes are designed to be as uniform as possible and include a range of typical road and traffic conditions. You will be given directions by the Driving Examiner in good time and asked to carry out set exercises; there will be one reverse manoeuvre, of the four below:
- Turn in the Road
- Reverse around a corner
- Reverse Parallel Park
- Bay Reverse Park
- and maybe an emergency stop.
During their test, candidates will have to drive for about 10 minutes, either following a series of directions, following traffic signs, or a combination of both.
To help candidates understand where they’re going, the examiner may show them a diagram.
It doesn't matter if candidates don't remember every direction, or if they go the wrong way - that can happen to the most experienced drivers.
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