Driving insturctors - help please

topdaddy_2

Nodding_Donkey wrote: »

There is also the point that some people just can't drive.

Yep save money and take the bus/get a bike. Blaming the instructors for your own failings aint the way.

forgotmyname

Lure of earning £30k a year. Except the fuel bill and running costs soon take a lot of that away.

itsawhat

My advice would be to employ an instructor who comes recommended from a previous student.

As previous posters have said, book one or maybe two sessions and see how it goes. Remember you are the customer, you make the decision as to who you feel is best to teach you.

ETA: Is there such a thing as 'check-a-trade' for driving instructors?

lister

forgotmyname wrote: »

Lure of earning £30k a year. Except the fuel bill and running costs soon take a lot of that away.

Yup - that is 30k gross - and to get that you are teaching probably 35+ hours a week, which equates to 45-50 hours teaching, driving and admin time. Take off car costs, insurance, fuel etc., and usually you are looking at £1200-£1500 per month at £30k gross.

jc808

top_drawer wrote: »

I don't feel I am at the "cheaper end of the market" at £19 an hour

Thanks

thats the cheaper end of the market

arcon5

topdaddy wrote: »

Yep save money and take the bus/get a bike. Blaming the instructors for your own failings aint the way.

Oh get of your high horse!

arcon5

In some instances op it does simply sound like a clash in theirs and your learning style and may be a little sensitive. But you've suffered some bad luck here.

In the turning incident, in such situations be prepared to discuss your issues objectively with a future instructor, a decent instructor will adapt to your needs. But using your initiative isn't a bad thing - even if you get it wrong. That's how you learn properly what to and not to do.

There's not really much you can do but find somebody you are comfortable with. Find a couple of instructors and have a one hour lesson with each and choose one - but find them based on recommendations preferably. Maybe find a female instructor as that may help. Woman are more compassionate in my experience - sorry most of you gent instructors out there.

Key is to get back on the horse though. Don't be out off.

topdaddy_2

arcon5 wrote: »

Oh get of your high horse!

I dont have a horse. I have a car. Because I can drive.:j

iolanthe07

no-one in my family is willing to allow me to use their car.

That will probably be because of insurance issues and nothing personal. As others have said, some people just cannot drive. It's nothing to be ashamed of, but the hand/eye/foot coordination required is beyond them.

laxical daixical

I am intrigued by this. It is an expression I have never come across before. What does it mean? Lackadaisical perhaps?

scaredofdebt

jc808 wrote: »

thats the cheaper end of the market

You can get lessons around here for £10 an hour.

Prices vary a lot depending on location.