Lowering the Cost of Learning to Drive

We've all had to learn to drive at one stage or another, however with the test getting harder and the price of lessons and learning to drive getting higher there is much need for savings. Recent reports in the UK have suggested that the number of people taking driving tests has fallen substantially due to economic factors.

As it is mostly younger people who learn to drive and it is also mostly younger people who have been hit by the economic downturn, this means that any sort of discount codes or ways of saving on this costly venture are a must. So, how do you save on the cost of learning to drive?

Good Instructor

One of the best ways to learn to drive, while saving, is to find yourself a good driving instructor, who will get you through it as quickly as possible. Driving instructors vary in ability and also in the speed their pupils are ready to pass at. By finding someone who will get you passed within a few months, you save on all those extra lessons.

This means that though an instructor may cost more in the immediate, they may also be cheaper in the long run as you pass. Do some checks online for driving instructors and see how they are rated by previous customers. This will give you an idea on whether they are worth their salt or not.

You should also ensure that the driver you choose is DSA registered, generally those you find with promo codes and rates over £20 an hour are. However, if you receive a rate that is a lot lower than this you should question it.

Intro Offers

There are a lot of schools that are hard hit at the moment and offering great discount codes on learning to drive initially. These companies will bring you in for a very low introductory offer and then you can save initially. Be sure to check the price afterwards though and any contract obligations as you don't want to end up receiving a low discount code and then having to pay a large price afterwards. Do not decide to use the introductory offer and move from school to school as you will only end up wasting money and time as all instructors teach differently.

Block Bookings

These are a lower cost way to save on learning how to drive and there is usually a few pounds knocked off the hourly rate if you book in advance. This allows you to save a significant amount of money over a longer period of time. Be sure you are comfortable with the tutor first before handing over a block booking sum as you may not get it back. Use some discount codes to try out the instructor before taking them on full time.

Theory Test

The theory test is a waste of time without preparation and though you may be inclined to think you know the rules of the road beforehand you don't and will fail without study. If you fail you will need to pay to re-sit it, which will only be extra money wasted.

Test

The test is the same as the Theory Test. Never book a driving test before your instructor says it is a good idea. Even if you think you can drive, they are most likely a better judge and can let you know for certain. If you book, take the test and fail, you will have to pay to do it again - another waste of cash. Driving tests are quite expensive too, meaning that having to repeatedly pay for them will rack up to cost of learning to drive.

So, be prepared, use promo codes and work hard at it and you will soon be able to drive on your own. It's a great skill and one that you can accomplish with time and effort.

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