Phill Godridge

read moreMany driving schools in Coventry make 'Silly Offers' - 5 Hours for 25 - 10 Hours for 99 - Pass In A Week - that sort of thing. Well not me! I pick up lots of pupils who've had driving lessons in Coventry with other driving instructors, sometimes with several other driving instructors. They switch driving instructors for all kinds of reasons, some genuine, some not. But one of the reasons they switch is because of the 'extra' they're expected to pay once their introductory period is over. I also pick up a lot of pupils who tell me they've had 60+ hours with another driving instructor.

read moreYou need to be able to demonstrate a safe and competent level of driving at all times. When you can confidently and consistently deal with all road and traffic conditions and complete each of the set piece manoeuvres first time, you are ready to take the driving test. Most importantly, you should be aware that you may pass the driving test! This means that you will be on your own from then on, no help or guidance from your driving instructor. Whether you go for the driving test in your driving instructor's car or your own car, the driving test will be conducted in the same way.

read moreThe test consists of 50 questions in a multiple choice format. All the questions will appear on a computer screen which is touch sensitive. The questions are designed to be very easy to read, only appearing one at a time. You will be able to skip forwards and backwards through the questions, and can take up to 57 minutes to finish the theory test. The questions will cover a range of topics. I suggest you get yourself the official Driving Standards Agency books, so as to prepare yourself properly.

read moreThe Pass-Plus is a short course taken after you have passed your driving test. Any registered instructor can conduct the Pass-Plus course and as a reward, you will receive a discount on your car insurance from most insurers. The Pass-Plus course was developed by the Driving Standards Agency, the driving instruction industry and the insurers, to improve your driving skills in areas where you have had little or no practice. This in turn will reduce the risk of you being involved in an accident. The main aim of the Pass-Plus course is to promote positive driving, to get you away from the 'driving like a learner' stereotype.