I am a fully qualified DSA approved driving instructor with a high first time pass rate. Teaching pupils the driving syllabus authorised by the DSA. I offer various courses to suit all ages and abilities of driver from nervous beginner to driver improvement and refresher courses for more experienced drivers. All lessons are on a one to one basis and tailored to suit the individual needs of each pupil.
Served areas
- Weymouth, Dorchester and Portland in Dorset
Associations and certifications
- Driving Instructors Association
- South Dorset Driving Instructors Association
Services
Driving courses
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Regular 1, 2 or 3 hour lessons 15 hour intensive course - 3 hours per session over 3 to 5 days 12 hour Intensive course - 3 hours per session over 2 to 4 days Test booster course 4 to 20 hours over 1- 5 days Refresher lessons. Please note the intensive and test booster lessons are only for more experienced pupils and those close to test standard who just need to polish up.
NO! Unlike many schools, all our lessons are conducted on a one to one basis and you will not be sharing your lessons with other pupils. There are many factors that determine how many lessons you will end up needing. Age, gender, attitude, personality and the ability to practise when not in lessons all contribute.
As a photo is required for your licence the DVLA can use your passport photo if you have one. If you don't have one, or you want to use a different one, this will need to be sent to the DVLA separately. You can find costs for all licence types here. Before you start the hazard perception part of the test, you'll be shown a short video clip about how it works before being shown a series of video clips on a computer screen. The clips feature everyday road scenes and contain at least one developing hazard - but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards.
Unfortuantely, statistics show that new drivers of any age are more likely to have a collission within the first two years of passing their test than at any other time in their driving career. While this is really just down to a lack of experience insurance premiums merely reflect the increased risk.
Are you learning to drive or have recently passed your practical test? It can be difficult for young drivers to find all the information they need, but fortunately Lifestyle Europe has packed all the essentials into one easy-to-read guide. On your first lesson, you will need to print and produce your licence information.
Tell me where you'd find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked. Manufacturer's guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don't forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps. Tell me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.
Reviews (17)
Ella Bath
May 23, 2022
Andy is one of the best instructors there is! He's calm, patient and funny, and made me look forward to every lesson I had with him. As a very anxious person, he greatly helped me over come my anxiety while driving and boosted my confidence. I felt more than fully prepared when I had my test, as he covered every little thing we could off!
Jessie Maynard
May 05, 2022
Courtney Hunt
Apr 12, 2022
Cerys Moore
Mar 31, 2022
Alex A.
Feb 07, 2022
Evie Millen
Jan 10, 2022
Ethan Bingham
Dec 11, 2021
From Day 1, I was nervous about learning to drive, but Andy instantly put me at ease and made me feel much more confident about my driving ability. He was incredibly understanding, no matter the number of mistakes I made, extremely easy to communicate with and very friendly. I failed my first test due to a silly mistake that was entirely my fault but I passed on my second attempt with only 1 minor. I never imagined I would ever pass but thanks to Andy I did. Would 100% recommend him to anyone starting their lessons soon.
Anthonia Webster
Nov 20, 2021
Erin O.
Sep 06, 2021
Mary Parr
Feb 04, 2020
Mya W.
Jan 22, 2020
Started driving with Andy in March with absolutely no experience or knowledge about cars and passed in September First time with no minors, I've now just driven to Exeter and back 4 times this week on my own who'd of believed it. couldn't recommend Andy enough he never got anoyyed with me and I always looked forward to my lessons! Thankyou Andy!
Mia T.
Jan 13, 2020
Robert M.
Dec 20, 2019
Josh Gregory
Aug 20, 2019
Jack Brown
Nov 05, 2017
Olivia Kane
Aug 15, 2017
Recently (I say recently - it was actually June. Andy, I'm sorry this has taken so long!) I passed my test 1st time after having lessons with Andy, I could not have been more nervous starting my lessons - but I needn't have worried.
Andy was always cool, calm and supportive. When I made a mistake it was never a problem - just another learning exercise.
Andy's way of teaching made it very easy for me to ask questions and go over things that I was unsure of, and then in the lessons leading up to my test I was able to make decisions on what we did during the lesson.
Which was really helpful for me as it meant that Andy didn't mind when I wanted to spend a 2 hour lesson solely driving round roundabouts. I would highly recommend Andy as a driving instructor to anyone & everyone! Thank you Andy!!
Andy was always cool, calm and supportive. When I made a mistake it was never a problem - just another learning exercise.
Andy's way of teaching made it very easy for me to ask questions and go over things that I was unsure of, and then in the lessons leading up to my test I was able to make decisions on what we did during the lesson.
Which was really helpful for me as it meant that Andy didn't mind when I wanted to spend a 2 hour lesson solely driving round roundabouts. I would highly recommend Andy as a driving instructor to anyone & everyone! Thank you Andy!!
Hannah Spencer
May 24, 2016