My standard rate for pay-as-you-go lessons is £22 per hour though discounts are available where pupils pre-pay for lessons or select inclusive / intensive courses. Note that the price you pay at the outset is fixed for the duration of your learning, and is guaranteed not to rise, even if costs should increase in the meantime.
I work flexible hours and offer free pick-up and drop-off, and can often arrange lessons to start or finish at your place of work or study if it helps.
Normal tuition is on a one-to-one basis, and my aim is to ensure that you get your full hour(s) actually behind the wheel, rather than talking or being driven around by me!
Lessons are well planned and structured to suit the individual's specific needs, and record cards are maintained to ensure that the full driving syllabus is covered and that everybody progresses at a speed appropriate for them.
Please see the Lessons page for full details and options.
And congratulations to the following people who have recently passed their test with me, including ...
Richard (Callington)
Ben (Menheniot)
James (Dobwalls)
Lee (Liskeard)
Daniel P (Callington)
Adam (Liskeard)
Robyn (Lanjeth)
Billy (St Cleer)
Tiffany (Lanwarnick)
Jonathan (Liskeard)
Megan (Herodsfoot)
Naomi (Wotton-Under-Edge)
Donald (Seaton)
Rachel R (Dobwalls)
Vikki (St Austell)
Danny H (Dobwalls)
Sian (St Stephen)
Kayleigh (St Marys, Isles of Scilly)
Amy (Whitemoor)
Anne-Marie (St Dennis)
Jodie (Herodsfoot)
Tom (Whitemoor)
Brennan (Landrake)
Jennie (Dobwalls)
Emily (Menheniot) ...
The 'Hall of Fame' is updated periodically so apologies to those of you no longer on it (the list has to stop somewhere!)
Don't forget, the first introductory hour is free to new pupils!
Here's what a few of my former pupils had to say ....
"Thanks for helping me pass my test and conquer roundabouts. I will certainly advise others to drive with you, and I wish you all the best and am sure I will see you around. Thank you so much!! (L.A. - First time pass)
"Thank you sooo much for making me an amazing driver" (E.M. - First time pass)
"A huge thank you for teaching me how to drive. I really enjoyed it and the teaching quality of your lessons was incredible. Thanks again and all the best" (S.A. - First time pass)
"Thank you for all your help. I couldn't have wished for a better person to teach me how to drive ..." (J.R. - First time pass)
"Just wanted to say thank you for being a great driving instructor and for making my lessons so enjoyable" (K.B. - First time pass)
"Can't thank you enough for everything you've done. Wouldn't have done it without you" (L.G. - First time pass)
"Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for all your patience over the last few months" (I.H. - First time pass)
"All the best for the future. Thanks for being great company too" (B.H. - First time pass)
"Thanks for teaching me to drive. I've been an a high all day" (A.K. - First time pass)
"Just want to say a huge thank you :-) I really enjoyed learning to drive with you. Sure I will see you around" (K.H.)
"Thanks for everything, and especially for putting up with the mood swings" (J.W.)
"Just wanted to say thank you so much for teaching me to drive. It's changed my life so much. I love it! Thanks again" (A.C.)
"I've loved all my driving lessons and I picked the right instructor! Thanks Pete" (S.B.)
"Thanks a million billion trillion! Thanks for getting me through it. You've been my rock" (N.H.)
"Thank you so much! See you soon for Pass Plus" (M.W.)
"Thank you for being the best driving instructor ever! Lots of love!" (S.M.)
"I just wanted to get in touch and say a massive thank you for all your help and patience and advice over the last few months. I am really grateful for everything. I really enjoyed learning with you and will certainly recommend you if the chance arises" (A.N.)
"Can't thank you enough for getting me through my test. Driving lessons were always the highlight of my day! Couldn't have done it without you. See you on the roads" (S.C.)
Please call or text on 07858 321 322 with any enquiry.
Other costs
The cost of the theory test (inc. hazard perception) is currently £31. This is payable to the Driving Standards Agency (though is included where pupils book a Platinum, Gold or Silver course with me - see the 'Lessons' page on this site). Note that this figure is reviewed periodically by the DSA. There are theory test centres in Plymouth and Truro locally.
The cost of a standard weekday practical driving test is currently £62. This is payable to the Driving Standards Agency (though is included where pupils book a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze course with me - see the 'Lessons' page on this site). Note that this figure is reviewed periodically by the DSA and is higher for evening / weekend bookings and for those taking extended tests. Local practical test centres are located in Plymouth, Bodmin, Launceston, Camborne and Penzance.
For more information visit the DSA corporate website http://www.dft.gov.uk/dsa
Learner driver insurance (for discounted rates please use referral code 355581)
Changes to the practical driving test from 4th October 2010
From October 2010 the driving test is changing in two important ways.
Firstly, independent driving will become part of the practical test for the first time. Basically, for about ten minutes drivers will have to drive un-prompted by the examiner, instead following a series of directions, traffic signs, or a combination of both. To help be clear about where they are supposed to go, the examiner can show them a diagram beforehand.
The Driving Standards Agency has published a short video on its YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/dsagov explaining more about independent driving, and learners are advised to view this prior to taking their practical test.
The second change to the test is that from the same date, there will be a requirement to perform just one reversing manoeuvre rather than the current two. The options will be unchanged (i.e. reverse bay park, reverse parallel park, reverse around a corner to the left, and turn in the road), and candidates may still be asked to do an emergency stop.
Withdrawal of the Cornwall Council Pass Plus Subsidy Scheme
On 20th December 2010 Cornwall Council Road Safety Unit announced that due to "unknown budget levels" for 2011 / 2012 the Pass Plus Subsidy Scheme would cease at the end of this financial year.
I regret that the date has now passed for any further applications to be received for the Pass Plus course through the Council subsidy scheme, though Pass Plus remains available on an unsubsidised basis.
Changes to the theory test from 1st January 2012
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is to stop publishing the multiple choice questions and answers used in theory tests, Road Safety Minister Mike Penning announced recently.
This is to help ensure that new drivers learn the principles behind driving theory rather than just learning answers.
In September 2011 the DSA will change the format of books and other learning materials available to help people prepare for theory tests. This will take place at the same time as more challenging case studies are introduced to both car and motorcycle theory tests.
Then, from 1st January 2012, the DSA will create theory tests using questions which will not be published.
Practice questions and answers (not used in theory tests) will still be available to help candidates with revision.
Other companies which publish products containing DSA theory test questions will also no longer have access to the questions used in the tests.