Driving Lessons
Driving Lessons Availablefrom FIVESTAR
Driver Training
Manual Lessons
£34 per hour or Ten Hours for £330.00
Manual Driving Lessons
Manual Driving Lessons
For beginners, driving lessons are given using a structured sequence of topics to develop knowledge and skills in a safe and controlled learning environment.
If you are extremely nervous about learning to drive you are welcome to try a lesson to see how you feel (you will never be under any obligation to continue if you don't feel its right for you), however, our nervous students usually enjoy their lesson and cannot wait until their next one.
Learning to drive is a very important part of your overall education and a life skill which can be used for pleasure, convenience or help towards gaining employment.
Once you have learned the skills required and passed you theory and practical driving test you will have your driving license for life.
We offer training for absolute beginners right up to experienced drivers wishing to improve their road skills.
Our MANUAL driving lessons cost:
£34.00 per hour, or ten hours for £330.00 - Weekdays
£37.00 per hour or ten hours for £360.00 After 5pm or at the weekend.
Book a Theory test:
https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test
Book a Practical test:
https://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test
Automatic Lessons
£36.00 per hour or Ten hours for £350.00
Automatic Driving Lessons
Automatic Driving Lessons
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If you are struggling with gears or just want to make life that little bit easier try our Automatic Driving Lessons.
For beginners, automatic driving lessons are given using a structured sequence of topics to develop knowledge and skills in a safe and controlled learning environment.
If you are extremely nervous about learning to drive you are welcome to try a lesson to see how you feel (you will never be under any obligation to continue if you don't feel its right for you), however, our nervous students usually enjoy their lesson and cannot wait until their next one.
Learning to drive is a very important part of your overall education and a life skill which can be used for pleasure, convenience or help towards gaining employment.
Once you have learned the skills required and passed you theory and practical driving test you will have your driving license for life.
We offer training for absolute beginners right up to experienced drivers wishing to improve their road skills.
Our AUTOMATIC driving lessons cost:
£36.00 per hour, or ten hours for £350.00
£38.00 per hour or ten hours for £370.00 After 5pm or at the weekend.
Book a Theory test:
https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test
Book a Practical test:https://www.gov.uk/book-driving-test
Theory Test
Theory Test
Welcome to FIVESTAR Driver Training’s “FREE” online theory training.
Have you passed your theory? No?
Then click one or all of the links below and sign up now for our free theory training.
For PC users, CLICK on the "Theory test Pro" link below and add your details you will be given access to a sample of the theory training offered. Then, when you book your lessons with us you will be able to log in and access the full package including Hazard perception free of charge.
Or download our FREE APP available to anyone with a smart phone iPad or tablet. See link below (Theory & hazard perception training)
Or if you wish to pay for your theory training then visit the official DVSA website via this link :
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Extended Driving Test
Charged at our hourly rate.
Extended Driving Test
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Do you need to take an extended driving test?
If you are in the unfortunate position of having to re-take your driving test, or having to take an extended driving test due to having your licence withdrawn. We can advise you on how to proceed.
In most cases if you have Disqualification until 'test pass' or 'extended test pass'
The DVLA will send you a reminder 56 days before your disqualification ends - use this to apply for a new provisional driving licence.
If you were disqualified for some alcohol-related offences, the DVLA will make medical enquiries before you can renew your driving licence. The DVLA will write to you and tell you what to do.
Once you have your new provisional driving licence contact us and we will arrange an assessment lesson, the instructor will then discuss with you what you will need to do to pass your practical driving test.
You will also need to re-take your theory test. Links to book your theory test and practical test can be found on this page, or we can book for you.
Extended driving test fees
If you’re disqualified until ‘extended test pass’, you will need to book an extended practical test which lasts 70 minutes, which is much longer than a standard practical driving test.
The fee for an extended test at this time is £124.00.
The fee for a standard practical driving test is £62.00.
What to expect on your Driving test or Extended driving test.
The DSA website states:
“Before you start the driving ability part of your test, you’ll have an eyesight check and be asked 2 vehicle safety questions.
Eyesight check
You’ll have to read a number plate from a distance of:
20 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate
20.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate
You can write down what you see if you can’t speak English or have difficulty reading.
New-style number plates start with 2 letters followed by 2 numbers, eg AB51 ABC.
You’ll fail your driving test and the test won’t continue if you can’t pass the eyesight test.
Vehicle safety questions: ‘show me, tell me’
You’ll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions. These are also known as the ‘show me, tell me’ questions.
The examiner will ask you one ‘show me’ question, where you’ll have to show them how you’d carry out a vehicle safety check.
You’ll also be asked one ‘tell me’ question, where you’ll have to explain to the examiner how you’d carry out the check.”
The driving ability part
For a standard driving test, the driving part of your test will last about 40 minutes. Throughout the test your examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving. If you’re taking an extended driving test because of a driving disqualification, the test will last 70 minutes.
(At least 60 minutes of this is usually driving)
Pass Plus
Six Hours £250.00Certificate from DVSA on completion.
Pass Plus - Six hours £250.00
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Pass Plus consists of a minimum of six hours training. There is no test.
When you have achieved the level of driving competence you will receive a certificate from the Driving Standards Agency which can be used to reduce your insurance premiums as you are a safer driver. This reduction should be more than the cost of the course. (Please check with individual insurance companies for the discounts they offer for Pass Plus)
Please note depending on the level of ability some students may require more than six hours training, and that due to weather conditions/time of lessons some modules will be covered as theory sessions.
If you passed your practical test with Five Star call your instructor and he/she will be happy to book you in for a Pass Plus Course. If you are new to Five Star and passed your test with a different school either give us a call on 01708 405353, 01375 350012 or 01268 833035 or if you prefer go to our contact us page
and send us an email we will be happy to arrange a Pass Plus course just for you.
Click on the link below for full details:
Pass Plus consists of six modules:
Refresher Lessons
Charged at our hourly rate.
Refresher Lessons
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This service is for anyone who feels that they could do with a brush up on their driving skills or anyone who has been off the road for a while and is about to start driving again. It may be you were involved in an accident and require a little more training to regain your confidence.
We offer refresher driving lessons in both Manual and Automatic cars with both male and female driving instructors,
There is no set number of driving lessons to be taken, one of our instructors will assess your driving and plan a short course to rectify any problems found he/she will advise you of your progress and as to when you have achieved the goals set out on your assessment, or he/she will continue to see you until you feel satisfied with the level of confidence and competence you have achieved. Contact us today for more information or to book your assessment.
Motorway Lessons
Each lesson is a minimum of two hours.
Motorway lessons
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Although Motorways are our safest roads
a large number of drivers find driving on these roads a daunting experience. We can help you overcome your fears and drive confidently on the Motorway by either arranging specific Motorway tuition or this can be combined with other aspects of driving within the Pass Plus course. (See above)
Do you hold a full licence but still feel nervous of driving on a motorway? Contact us today and we will help you overcome your fears.
Advanced Driving Lessons
Charged at our hourly rate.
ADVANCED DRIVER TRAINING
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Even if you consider that your driving skills are excellent they can still be improved upon. Here at Five Star we can offer Advanced Driving lessons, either for your own satisfaction in knowing that your driving skills are correct and up to date, for employment requirements or to take an advanced test. An advanced driving qualification can also help with your car insurance and fuel consumption etc.
We offer training towards all three advanced tests:
Diamond
IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists
RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents)
Each test has a slightly different criteria, your instructor will advise you on the best option for you after your initial assessment. For further details please contact us.
Advanced Driving Courses also makes a great gift for birthdays or Christmas.
Training consists initially of a two hour assessment drive
after which the instructor will advise you on further training. Advanced training is usually conducted in the candidates own vehicle as part of the training is how to get the best out of your own vehicle in terms of fuel consumption and wear and tear. The advanced driving test is also usually taken in the candidates own vehicle.
We charge a standard fee of £50 per hour. (If for whatever reason you require the use of a school vehicle you would need to add an extra £5 per hour).
Defensive driving
Become a safer driver by learning about forward planning, observation and anticipation techniques. This subject is covered in the Advanced Driving Courses as above, but can also be covered as a separate issue if you prefer.
Eco-safe driving
With fuel prices ever increasing are you getting the best mpg from your car. With Eco-Safe driving techniques, you can reduce your fuel costs by up to 10% and minimise your environmental impact. Let us teach you how.
Although you may have been driving for many years, we can all learn new skills. As driving instructors with many years’ experiences, we are constantly evaluating and updating our methods to keep up to date with the latest teaching/ driving skills and vehicle technology. So don't be afraid to take further training.
Our recommended reading program for this course
would be a publication called Roadcraft, the essential police driver's handbook, this book is used by most UK Police Forces to train their advanced drivers. Also you would be advised to reacquaint yourself with the Highway Code. We can either provide the books for you or you can obtain them yourself.
ADI Training
Learn to be a Qualified DVSA Driving Instructor (ADI)
ADI Training - Learn to be a driving instructor.
ADI TRAINING - Details
Thank you for taking the time to visit our ADI Training page.
The fact that you are looking at this page probably means you are thinking of a career change and training to become a driving instructor. So why not train with FIVESTAR to become a DSA, ADI (Driving Standards Agency, Approved Driving Instructor).
At FIVESTAR: We always give one to one training. Our trainers recognise this is the most beneficial way to train & individuals like you tell us it’s what they prefer.
We charge by the hour (pay as you train). We understand that everyone has not got unlimited funds and do not want to get into debt to pay for their training. So, unlike most other training establishments that charge £2,000/£3,000 up front you can, if you wish pay us for each lesson individually.
We train at times to suit YOU. Driving Instructor Training that fits in with your lifestyle, training that fits around your current work, home, social commitments.
And finally, we are ORDIT Registered and give training towards all three parts of the ADI examination.
Standards Check Training
Fully Qualified ADI's onlyEach lesson is a minemum of two hours.
Standards Check Training
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Please note, this training is only for fully qualified driving instructors. (ADI's)
The Road Traffic Act 1988 (as amended) states that continued registration as an ADI is subject to the condition that they will undergo a test of "continued ability and fitness to give instruction", known as a standards check (or check test), as and when required by the registrar. The standards check allows one of the agency's examiners to check that your instruction is up to the required standard, by accompanying you while you conduct a normal lesson.
Here at FIVESTAR Driver Training, we offer specialist training to help you to not only achieve that standards check test pass, but to also help give you the skills required to stay ahead in the driver training industry. Our ADI Trainers are fully qualified to deliver your training and are of course ORDIT registered.
If you have a forthcoming standards check or would like to update or improve your teaching skills please contact us for an informal chat.
Criteria for Scoring
Assessment is against three broad areas of competence:
Lesson planning
Risk management
Teaching and learning strategies
ADI Grades
Score
Description
Grade
| 0 - 30. | Unsatisfactory performance Fail
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| 31 - 42 | Sufficient competence demonstrated Grade B
to permit or retain entry on the
Register of Approved Driving
Instructors.
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| 43 - 51 | A high overall standard of instruction
demonstrated. Grade A
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Note:
If you score 7 or less in the Risk Management section the standards check will be deemed substandard and a Fail. Also, if the examiner believes your behaviour is placing you, the pupil or any third party in immediate danger they may stop the lesson and record an immediate Fail.
FIVESTAR Driver Training
Our team of highly qualified driving instructors have built a reputation offering a professional service. We pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable and treat all pupils with the respect.