Hall Driving School

read moreThe Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the driver training industry place great emphasis on professional standards and business ethics. This industry code of practice has been agreed between the National Associations Strategic Partnership (NASP) and DVSA. It is a framework within which all instructors should operate. These professional bodies expect their members to adhere to this code of practice. Driver trainers will be professional, comply with the law, keep clients safe and treat them with respect.

read more2. Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked. 3. Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash. The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. Some restraints might not be adjustable. 4. Tell me how you'd check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

read moreThis is where you will come to prove to the D.V.S.A. examiner that you have got what it takes to drive safely for life! As you enter the site from Cayton Low Road (look out for the sign below!), you need to follow the one way system (the yellow line) and obey the 10 m.p.h. The Musham Bank Roundabout can be quite tricky to negotiate, so study the picture below well. At Cromwell Parade / Road / Terrace there are three 'tricky' closed T-junctions. Good clutch control and observations are needed as the road is quite hilly and usually has a lot of parked cars to negotiate.

read moreThe first thing we recommend you do, is to study and practice for your theory test. Practising and testing your highway code knowledge and hazard perception skills is essential if you want to be a safe driver and pass your driving test. You then need to apply for a provisional driving licence. You can apply for the licence up to three months before your 17th birthday but you will still have to wait until your birthday before you can take your theory test. To apply for your licence, you must complete application form D1, available to order on-line from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), or from the Post Office.

read morePASS PLUS is a training scheme for new drivers. It's much more than just a few extra lessons. This specially designed course by the Driving Standards Agency (DVSA), with the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry, helps you. In exceptional circumstances, if a module can't be done on the road it will be covered in a theory session. The highest level you can reach is 'achieved' as you've not been able to demonstrate the relevant practical skills. Don't worry if you haven't got a car at the moment, you may be able to defer the discount for up to two years.

read moreHow many lessons will you need is an impossible question for any driving instructor to answer as everyone learns at different rates - it's a bit like asking a Doctor how long will it be before a new born baby starts to walk & talk?! Some people have a natural aptitude - others take longer. What is certain is that longer, regular driving lessons result in learning to drive sooner than having just a one hour lesson per week, but of course that applies to learning any new skill. The driving lesson calculator on the left below is one of many available on the Internet and is based on DVSA statistics of a learner having no previous experience or 'private practice' (i.e. with a Parent).

read moreIf you are a former HDS pupil & would like to add your review to this page, please send it to us via our CONTACT page & we'll add it as soon as possible. A review on our FACEBOOK and / or GOOGLE pages would also be greatly appreciated! Lynne and Iain were great when I was learning to drive. I wasn't very confident at all when I first started and felt so nervous in the drivers seat, but Lynne was so supportive and knew how to keep me calm whilst still making progress with my tuition. I passed in September '13 with the rain pouring down, busy traffic AND the test centre manager sitting in on the test but because of Lynne and Iain I felt fully prepared.

read moreIf you're under 25, car insurance can be prohibitive; even the average for 17-22 year olds is 2,250. The Co-op's just launched a 'pay how you drive' policy, so we've sped up publishing our new hugely detailed, step-by-step Young Driver's Car Insurance guide. Here's a brief summary. Visit the CO-OP insurance website for details of this great new money saving scheme. It's a box you have fitted to your car that measures your speed, acceleration/braking, cornering and the time of day that you drive.