FAQ – Freeway Driving School

How many lessons will I need to learn to drive?

This depends on the individual, as every student has different abilities, needs, levels of experience and different opportunities to practice. Be aware of anyone who “quotes” a number of lessons over the phone as it is impossible, without first assessing your current skill levels. Once one of our Driving Instructors has assessed your current skill level, and ability and has ascertained how much practice you can obtain between lessons, we will be able to provide you with an accurate estimate.

Please keep in mind that you can never have too many lessons as the more professional training you have then the safer you will become prior to going solo.
Are automatic cars easier to drive?

Some people find that automatic cars are easier to drive as they don’t have a clutch pedal to operate, consequently, you should be able to obtain your license quicker.
Am I able to have driving lessons in my own/family or friends car?

Under certain circumstances, customers may want to receive lessons in their own/family vehicle. This is a good idea where the car will be used for a Driver’s Test. It is also a good idea when a learner has a new car and wishes to familiarise themselves with it prior to licensing. Freeway Driving School is able to offer customers training in their vehicle, provided the vehicle is registered, roadworthy and comprehensively insured.

Prior to any training being conducted in the customer’s vehicle, the instructor should inspect the vehicle for its roadworthiness. The inspection should include, but is not limited to, a check of the following items;

The registration label is valid, current, intact and displayed appropriately

The vehicle is comprehensively insured and the customer’s insurance company is notified that it will be used by a driving instructor to conduct training in

The tyres: are correctly inflated (air pressures must reflect the manufacturer’s recommendation as a minimum). Have appropriate levels of tread that are not damaged.

All indicators, headlights and brake lights are working

Seats and seat belts are in good working order and are not damaged or twisted

Any loose items in the cabin of the vehicle are stowed in the cargo (boot) area

The windows and interior are clean the vehicle has sufficient petrol to last the course of the lesson (minimum requirement a quarter of a tank)

The lesson charge is not reduced for lessons in a customer’s own car.