Faqs
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Before starting your driving lessons, you will need to have obtained your Provisional Driving License, which currently costs £50. To apply for your provisional you must be 17, or if disabled it is possible to get a provisional at age 16. You will need a D1 form from the Post Office, or you can apply online at [url]http://www.dsa.gov.uk
The number of lessons needed to build your confidence and be completely prepared for your practical test depends on individual capabilities. Your driving instructor will keep you informed of your progress using your Driver's Record. According to the DSA, the average number of lessons needed is around 50, but we have had pupils pass after as little as 24 lessons learning from scratch with us.
Currently at Miles Ahead we have Renault Clios, Vauxhall Corsa's, and Toyota Yaris available for lessons. They are all manual, have air conditioning and are kept in very good condition.
Newcastle – including Byker, Walker, Wallsend, Heaton, Jesmond, Gosforth, Fenham, Benwell, Elswick, Westerhope, West Denton, Ponteland, Darras Hall, Howdon.
Gateshead – including Bensham, Low Fell, the Teams, Whickham, Deckham, Felling, Windy Nook, Beacon Lough, Wrekenton, Lobley Hill, Team Valley, Kibblesworth, Leam Lane, Wardley
North Tyneside – including Benton, Longbenton, Forest Hall, Westmoor, Killingworth, Shiremoor, Backworth, Battle Hill, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Cullercoats
South Tyneside – South Shields, Hebburn, Jarrow etc
Cramlington and surrounding areas
Chester-le-street – Ouston, Beamish, Stanley, Birtley, Sunniside
Yes, we actually recommend 2 hour lessons to enable you to fit more into your time, like practicing manoeuvres and covering test routes before driving home.
Yes intensive courses are available in all areas, please see our intensive courses link on the homepage.
If you have never drove before, don't worry, your instructor will take you to a quiet area, show you where all of the controls are in the car and explain how they work so you fully understand them. This will take around half an hour, and then you will take the wheel. Don't worry! All of our instructors are extremely patient and follow the DSA approved syllabus so you will cover all aspects of learning to drive. Most importantly relax, and enjoy your lessons!
We take great pride in assisting you throughout the process of successfully learning to drive, including your theory test. All instructors have theory test practice CD-Rom discs you may borrow, but if you do not have access to a computer your instructor will be happy to bring a laptop along to your lesson to enable you to practice in preparation for your test.
Yes, all of our instructors are Pass Plus registered, and available for further tuition covering motorways, country roads, city centre driving, all weather conditions, and day and night driving. Once you have completed the 6 hours of extra training, you will receive a certificate which entitles you to discount on your car insurance with certain insurers.
Yes we give discounts for block bookings, please see our 'Lessons & Prices' page.
Yes this is no problem; you can be dropped off or picked up wherever you need to be.
Yes gift vouchers are available for any amount of lessons, please give us a call.
If you are not happy with you instructor, give us a call and we can give you a different instructor in your area, but we've never had to do this so I'm sure you won't have this problem!
As long as you give your instructor 48 hours notice, you will not be charged.
Currently the theory test is £31, and can be booked at http://www.dsa.gov.uk
Currently practical driving tests are £62.00 for tests during weekdays, and £75.00 for tests on weekday evenings and weekends, and can be booked at http://www.dsa.gov.uk
