1)
The pupil must hold a valid driving licence for the category of
vehicle being driven, this must be shown at the beginning of the
first lesson, and the pupil must inform the instructor of any
changes to that entitlement.
2) The pupil must ensure that they are
not under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst on a lesson,
please be aware of what is being consumed the night before, and
check all information regarding prescription/non-prescription
drugs with regards to driving/operation of machinery.
3)
The pupil must at all times be able to read in good daylight
(with glasses or contact lenses if you wear them) the new style
number plate from a distance of 20 metres (66 feet).
4) The instructor reserves the right to
refuse the use of the instructors’ car for practical tests if
the instructor feels that they have not reached a satisfactory
standard.
5) When taking the driving test the pupil will be expected to have a
lesson prior to the test and a test day rate of £60.00 will apply
for use of manual car. £65.00 for use of automatic car. This fee includes the use of the
fully insured car for
the test time and the lesson prior to the test and the time to
get pupil back home afterwards. Practical Test fees (currently £62)
are payable directly to DSA. For further information on test fees see:
http://www.direct.gov.uk
6)
The pupil is responsible for ensuring
that all documentation required for the practical test is
available for examination by the examiner and is up to date
(details of the documentation required will be found on the
confirmation letter issued by the DSA).
7) Whilst every care will be taken to
ensure that pupils receive tuition at the scheduled time, all
appointments are made on the understanding that the instructor
accepts no responsibility for the postponement of lessons and
practical tests due to mechanical breakdown, instructor illness
or any unforeseen reason.
8) The instructor is not responsible for
driving test appointments postponed by the DSA.
9) If the pupil is late for the lesson
the instructor reserves the right to finish the lesson at the
arranged time and charge for the full lesson. The instructor
will wait 15 minutes max only. Do not wait for the instructor to
knock on your door or send a text. The instructor will not always
have their phone on them and is under no obligation to leave their
car to approach any property. Know your time and be there waiting
unless otherwise arranged.
10)
ALLOYS: "Alloygator" wheel protectors
are used on the front wheels of each learning driver car to save
excessive cost for any potential damage caused by a pupil during a
lesson if they were to hit an object (eg: kerb) and damage the
alloys. As damage to alloys and tyres are not covered under
insurance premiums, you are agreeing under these terms to pay for
the renewal of any Alloygator damaged whilst you are driving the
vehicle. This is known as being responsible under the "*Duty of
Care". The instructor at all times will endeavour to ensure the
pupil, members of public, public property and the vehicle do not
sustain any damage as much is as reasonably possible. Alloygator
replacement is £35.00 per wheel. Please bear in mind damage to
alloys can start at £90.00 per wheel.
*The Learner Driver’s Duty of Care:
Learner drivers have the same duty of care towards other road users
as experienced drivers do – even if it’s their first time behind the
wheel. The fact that they are inexperienced drivers bears no
relevance in determining liability for injury caused to someone else
in an accident for which the learner driver is at fault.
This principle was established in the case of Nettleship
v. Watson[1971] where
a learner driver crashed into a lamppost, injuring the person
supervising her. The Court of Appeal ruled that all drivers,
regardless of their level of experience, must meet the standards of
a “reasonably competent, qualified driver.”