Driving instructor for refresher lessons

[fizzmoll]

Hi gang,

I haven't been driving for a few years and I have never driven a car in the UK. Most of my driving was in scandinavia, so I have never driven on the left side of the road. Now I am thinking of getting a car, but I think I need to take a couple of driving lessons, both to get back into the groove but perhaps more importantly to get used to driving in London.

If anyone has got a local driving instructor that they could recommend that would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

[Mrs TP]

I did this about 15yrs ago after a long gap between passing my test and then having my own car to drive. I can't remember the name of the school - sorry - but I found it to be a pretty standard service that most driving schools offer. Just take a note down of the cars you see in your local area and give them a ring if no-one can offer a specific recommendation.

[fizzmoll]

Thanks for the tip Mrs TP, will check out the local driving schools!

[LadyNorwood]

fizzmoll Wrote:

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> Hi gang,

>

> I haven't been driving for a few years and I have

> never driven a car in the UK. Most of my driving

> was in scandinavia, so I have never driven on the

> left side of the road. Now I am thinking of

> getting a car, but I think I need to take a couple

> of driving lessons, both to get back into the

> groove but perhaps more importantly to get used to

> driving in London.

>

> If anyone has got a local driving instructor that

> they could recommend that would be much

> appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

You can apply for a free 2 hour lesson with the AA driving school - oops just seen it's so popular that it's temporarily suspended, but it's worth keeping an eye out for it. I did it (couldn't get an automatic hire car abroad so needed a manual refresher lesson) and it was excellent....

https://www.theaa.com/driving-school/improve-your-driving/drive-confident-course.do;jsessionid=hkCBTp9Y0tby4L87Tmzzpz1nVpyPNXt36LJGMJY4T2qPTYmfwTp5!-921921967!-1876705941!1403600248869

[jillywill]

Hi, I have just completed a driving refresher course after a loss of confidence over the last 2 years following a collision with a 40 ton left hand drive lorry on the A14. Surviving the accident was a miracle but the thought of it happening again left me very anxious. I went out with a local instructor who does 2 1/2 hour sessions. We went on various busy South London streets in order encounter all sorts of traffic and out onto the A21 and M25 to get used to the lorries and speed. I needed 3 sessions to regain my confidence, but if you haven't been traumatised by an accident, I would think one session at ?75. would be worth it. I can recommend Nick Pauli, of Nicholas Driving Academy.SE22. M 07956 221706. I chose to use my own car, so he had to trust me as well as me trust him, as he didn't have the dual control.

Hope this helps and good luck.

[kamila]

I would always recommend Michael 07956477626. He has really helped me with confidence and I passed my test the first time.

[Konrad.edeson]

Hi Guys,

I have been looking for a good driving instructor as my previous one was so unprofessional its unreal. So i went on to the Dulwich forum to see who could recommend someone to me. I called one guy called Michael that was advertised and today thanks to his friendly, professional and patient approach to teach I PASSED MY DRIVING EXAM !!!!!!!!

I strongly recommend Michael he is the best!!!!!!!

this is his number 07956477626

[toby1jabroni]

I highly recommend Silvano who helped me pass my driving test on my first attempt just last Friday. Very professional, patient and friendly, Silvano may be contacted at silvanobozza1@gmail.com. I cannot thank him enough!

[pujalix]

I will second Silvano. Excellent teacher and I passed with his help right away. His freeindex reviews reflect his excellent record.