DKL Driving School

read moreWhen choosing a driving school or driving instructor for your driving lessons Belfast, cost should not be the main consideration. Learning to drive is a skill for life and is something you should aim to get right. If you live elsewhere in the greater Belfast area I may be able to accommodate, give me a call.

read moreI am a fully qualified independent Driving Instructor in Belfast with almost 30 years driving experience and have been running DKL Driving School since 2007. My aim is to help you from your first lesson through to your test and beyond; passing on as much of my experience as possible to help in real world driving as well as preparing you for the test. As an independent instructor not associated with a large school it means I have a personal interest in helping you and ensuring you get the best experience possible while taking lessons.

read moreMaybe you are a complete beginner who has never sat in the driving seat or you have some previous experience or even close to test standard. Whatever level, I can help you reach that final goal of passing your driving test. Having sat in on many of my students driving tests over the years I am well aware what examiners are looking for and the standard required. Sometimes for whatever reason people have their licence revokedand may be required by the magistrate to take an extended driving test. This test is very similar to a 'L' test but much longer.

read moreDes is the man! He's a great example of what a driving instructor should be. Gives his full attention during the lesson and doesn't use your own time for himself unlike other instructors. He has the sufficient equipment needed in order to give you his best service. He was very helpful because when you make mistakes, he explains it thoroughly and helps you understand it. All I can say is that he's a dedicated man to his job. And maybe that's why he's in the top 200 of all the driving instructors in the UK.

read moreMost drivers will at some point encounter an emergency vehicle while driving; this can often cause a panic reaction in an attempt to get out of the way which could actually make the situation worse for the driver of the emergency vehicle. Emergency and Incident Support vehicles. You should look and listen for ambulances, fire engines, police, doctors or other emergency vehicles using flashing blue, red or green lights and sirens or flashing headlights, or Highways Agency Traffic Officer and Incident Support vehicles using flashing amber lights.

read moreAt the start of the driving test you will be asked two questions; one will be a 'show me' where you must be able to demonstrate how you would carry out the required check, for example that the horn was working by pressing it. The other question will be a 'tell me' where you need only give a verbal explanation of how you would carry out the check. There are nineteen possible questions listed below with an explanation of how to perform the check. Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.

read moreFor a rough online eye check try Vutest. If you have any concerns about your eyesight being up to the legal requirement for driving then consider visiting an optician prior to the lesson. Looking at The Cockpit Drill and Safety Checks. Reading the highway code, particularly rules 99-102 which are relevant to the first lesson. Familiarise yourself with the various dashboard warning lights and control symbols. After your instructor has introduced themselves you will take the passenger seat before being driven to a suitable training area nearby; you will not be 'thrown in at the deep end'.

read moreDKL Driving School will guarantee NOT to increase lesson fees or test fees during the course of your lessons. Block bookings must be paid in full on or before first lesson to avail of block discount. Any refund of remaining hours will be charged at the current hourly rate. All hours must be used within 6 months of last block booking payment after which no refunds will be issued.