dl-driving - Courses - Driving courses in the Eastbourne area


Standard Course		Book this training	Conditions	Price
For anyone wanting to learn 17 - 70 yrs of age we can design a course to suit you and your life style. Theory and Hazard Perception Training all included in the price. Top of page
Semi - Intensive Course		Book this training	Conditions	Price
We do run semi - intensive courses but only for a maximum of 20 hrs in one week. After an initial assessment your instructor will discuss how many more lessons will be required to get you to test standard and consider a suitable date for your test. If you're considering an intensive course speak to us as soon as possible, before you book any time off work, it may be some time before you can start the course. Top of page
Pass Plus		Book this training	Conditions	Price
Pass Plus has been developed by The Driving Standards Agency with the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry. It is designed to improve your skills in areas where you may have little experience & reduce the risk of being involved in road accidents. The aim of Pass Plus is to enable the new driver to: develop their existing skills acquire the new skills and knowledge that make up positive driving further develop anticipation skills, plan for and deal with hazards safely understand how to reduce their risk of having a crash maintain a courteous and considerate attitude to other road users DL driving will conduct the course over 3x1hr lessons and 1x3hr lesson a total of 6 hours in-car training. There is no test at the end but occasionally more lessons may be necessary (at extra cost) to reach the required standard.
	The course consists of 6 modules; Town driving All weather driving Rural driving Night driving Dual Carriageway Motorway driving £60 Cash Back
After successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate from The Driving Standards Agency which you can then use to claim your discount from a participating insurance company. More Information Top of page
Motorway Training		Book this training	Conditions	Price
Have you just started a new career that involves motorway driving or perhaps you just want to travel more? Motorway driving can be daunting for new drivers as well as experienced ones. We can help you overcome your fears with our Motorway driving course.
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Refresher Training		Book this training	Conditions	Price
Have you been living abroad driving on the 'wrong side' of the road or have you just started to drive again after a long break, are you thinking of changing from automatic to manual? Maybe you had an accident and need help to regain your confidence. Whatever the reason we can help you get back behind the wheel with a course to suit you. Top of page
Taxi Training		Book this training	Conditions	Price
Since 1999 it has been a requirement in Eastbourne, that before you can be issued with a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire Driver's Licence you must first pass a DSA Driving Test. The test consists of the following:
The eyesight test At the start of your practical test you will be asked to read in good daylight (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn) a registration mark fixed to a motor vehicle with letters and figures 79.4 millimetres high at a distance of 20.5 metres (20 metres for a new style number plate). If you fail the eyesight test, you will be unable to take the driving part but will still be able to continue with the wheelchair section.
The practical test The practical test will last for about 35 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. The taxi assessment test is reflective of modern driving practices, the standard is set at a level suitable for the full driving licence holder, which is therefore higher than the learner driver test. During the test you should drive in a natural way, and should not adjust your driving to what you may feel the examiner would expect to see. The examiner will give you clear instructions which you should follow throughout the test. To pass you are permitted to accumulate up to 9 driving faults, 10 or more would be a fail. It is important that you read the Highway Code and be familiar with your vehicle.
What the examiner is looking for during a taxi test:
you may be asked to do an emergency stop, you will need to demonstrate that you can stop as in an emergency, promptly and under control (avoid skidding) you will be asked to carry out two manoeuvres one of which will be your own choice, in both cases you will be expected to demonstrate your ability to manoeuvre your vehicle under control and with good all round effective observations, giving consideration to other road users and pedestrians you will be asked on a number of occasions to pull up on the left at a safe and convenient place, as if a fare is either going to get in or out of your vehicle - avoid parking next to lamp posts and trees as this could be potentially hazardous for your passenger whenever you have been stationary at the side of the road, remember your important safety check - check your blind spot (look over your right shoulder) before pulling away you need to use all your mirrors effectively (interior and exterior) and at the appropriate times, in effect you should demonstrate that you are aware of what is happening around your vehicle at all times you need to signal correctly and in good time to let other road users know your intention - other road users need to see and understand what you plan to do you will be expected to understand and comply with traffic signs and road markings, as they are there to help you anticipate and plan your journey. You will also need to see and react to signals given by the police, traffic wardens etc and signals given by other road users you must be able to demonstrate your ability to make progress when the speed signs and the road and traffic conditions dictate it is safe to do so - equally it is important to demonstrate that you recognise and comply when in a lower speed limit areas watch your separation distance from the vehicle in front and also your separation distance from parked cars use sound judgement when overtaking, meeting oncoming vehicles and when turning right in front of oncoming traffic - at no time be in a situation where you cause another vehicle to brake or swerve to avoid you demonstrate that you are aware of other road users at all times, plan ahead predict how the actions of others will affect your driving and react in good time - be aware of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists etc, act in good time rather than at the last moment
The wheelchair exercise If you are taking the taxi test with the wheelchair exercise you should also be able to: demonstrate your ability to securely erect the wheelchair ramps, floor ramp etc safely install the wheelchair in your vehicle secure seat belts/safety harness and also secure any wheel belts/clamps fitted to your vehicle reverse the process by taking off the belts, harnesses and clamps, taking the wheelchair out of the vehicle and putting the ramps away For more information go to www.dsa.gov.uk Top of page