When asked to show your instructor your driving licence, this should just be held up and not passed to the instructor. Similarly, visual aids/pens must not be shared. If they are shared, they will be cleaned straight afterwards. During conversations in the car, both instructor and pupil should continue to face forward (rather than turn to face each other directly). Wherever possible, car windows will be open throughout the lesson in order to improve ventilation. The use of air-con should be avoided. Face masks, where worn, will be changed frequently and disposed of safely. Where a cloth mask is worn, this must be washed daily. During this time we ask for electronic payments wherever possible please, to avoid the need to handle cash. If at any point during the lesson either you or your instructor begins to feel unwell, the lesson must be ended immediately.

Your instructor will contact you before the lesson. If you, or the instructor, has had any symptoms of the virus within the last seven days, or has been in contact with someone who has within the past 14 days, the lesson must not go ahead. You will not be charged for the cancellation of the lesson. Before you begin your driving lesson, you are asked to wash your hands thoroughly, for at least 20 seconds. You should wear clothing that covers your arms and legs. As the car windows will be open during the lesson wherever possible and the air conditioning won’t be used, it could be colder/hotter than usual. Before each lesson and after the last lesson of the day, the car will be cleaned down both inside and out using anti-bacterial cleaners or disinfectant. This will particularly focus on common ‘touch points’. Your instructor will sanitise his hands regularly, and always after cleaning the car. A supply of gloves and masks will be available in the car for use if required.

FAQs Archive - Progress Driving School

Q: At the start of the lesson

Every effort must be made to reduce your face-to-face contact with your instructor. As the beginning of the lesson, your instructor will meet you outside the vehicle, at a 2 metre distance. Conversations about the plan for the lesson ahead can take place outside the vehicle (weather permitting). If gloves and/or masks are to be worn, these will be put on before entering the car. Please let your instructor know in advance if you have a latex allergy.

Q: Ready to book your first driving lesson with us?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" hundred_percent_height="no" hundred_percent_height_scroll="no" hundred_percent_height_center_content="yes" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" status="published" publish_date="" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" enable_mobile="no" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" spacing="" center_content="no" link="" target="_self" min_height="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_image_id="" background_position="left top" background_repeat="no-repeat" hover_type="none" border_size="0" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset="" last="no"][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="default" rule_size="" rule_color="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id=""] Check availability and book now . [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Q: Anything else you need to know?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" hundred_percent_height="no" hundred_percent_height_scroll="no" hundred_percent_height_center_content="yes" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" status="published" publish_date="" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" enable_mobile="no" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" spacing="" center_content="no" link="" target="_self" min_height="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_image_id="" background_position="left top" background_repeat="no-repeat" hover_type="none" border_size="0" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset="" last="no"][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="default" rule_size="" rule_color="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id=""] If you have any other questions or queries about learning to drive with Progress Driving School, send us an email , call or text us on 07989587576 and we'll be happy to discuss any issues with you. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Q: Is it cheaper if I block book driving lessons with you?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" hundred_percent_height="no" hundred_percent_height_scroll="no" hundred_percent_height_center_content="yes" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" status="published" publish_date="" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" enable_mobile="no" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" spacing="" center_content="no" link="" target="_self" min_height="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_image_id="" background_position="left top" background_repeat="no-repeat" hover_type="none" border_size="0" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset="" last="no"][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="default" rule_size="" rule_color="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id=""] Yes - book a block of 10 hours tuition and you'll save money compared to the usual hourly fee. Take a look at our prices to find out more . [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Q: How should I pay for my lessons?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" hundred_percent_height="no" hundred_percent_height_scroll="no" hundred_percent_height_center_content="yes" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" status="published" publish_date="" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" enable_mobile="no" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" spacing="" center_content="no" link="" target="_self" min_height="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_image_id="" background_position="left top" background_repeat="no-repeat" hover_type="none" border_size="0" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset="" last="no"][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="default" rule_size="" rule_color="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id=""] We accept cash, bank transfer or paypal. If you choose to block book a number of hours for a discounted fee, payment must be made in advance, on or before the first hour's tuition. If paying by cheque, you should make your payment one week before the first lesson to allow time for this to clear. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]