Why Take an Intensive driving course?
If you’re learning to drive, you may be unsure of which way is best for you. It depends on many different factors, your budget will be one important consideration, the second will be how quickly you pick things up and finally, how you like to learn, what is the ideal environment for you.
If you’ve chosen intensive driving courses Edinburgh then passing your test is clearly high on your list of priorities. It may be that you need to pass your test in time of the start of a new job, perhaps your new job relies heavily on your ability to drive a vehicle. Maybe, you’re on your way to college and you need to be able to drive in order to get from home to college easily and conveniently.
Whatever the reason you’re eager to pass your test quickly and efficiently and that’s what we’re here for.
What is an Intensive Driving Course?
An intensive driving course is a specific course that’s taken over a few days, you will take driving lessons all day, every day. There’s a high pass rate for this type of course, so you may find that an intensive driving course is for you. You’ll sit your test after your intensive driving course, which you will hopefully pass first time. You will sit a mock test with us before you try the real thing.
It’s your driving test, so you must take it in whichever way you feel works for you. We’ll work with you, and if for instance, you start an intensive driving course, only to discover it’s not for you, then we can change over to a longer time period for you to learn, if that’s what suits you.
Naturally, of course, an intensive driving course could save you money in the long-term and not only be cheaper, but more effective, reducing the time it takes to pass and giving you more free time to do something else – like driving!
The Advantages of an Intensive Driving Course
With such a high pass rate it would seem that intensive driving courses in Edinburgh is a good idea and we can think of other points that we think you should consider too:-
It’s easy to lose focus when driving lessons are taken over a longer period
Students who take driving lessons over a shorter period of time are more likely to pass successfully
The amount of learning is better on a short, more intensive driving course
If you take one lesson a week over the course of several weeks, you’re more likely to forget and not carry forward what you’ve learnt, rather than in a 4 hour period where this is less likely to happen
The driving instructor is more likely to remember your specific weaknesses and strengths over an intensive one on one course, if he only sees you from 1 week to the next, with plenty of student’s in-between, he may forget certain things you need to focus on to pass
This is your driving test and you must take it in a way that suits your specific skills but an intensive driving course does have clear advantages.
Get in touch With Compass ProDrive
If you’d like to discuss it further with our team, then contact us, we want what’s best for you and passing your driving test is highest on our list of priorities.
First for Forth
Congratulations to Ruairidh Tait from radio forth on passing his driving test first time with only 20 hrs of training. A great result - well done :)
What are the Benefits of Doing Pass Plus?
The driving test is over, and you've passed! It's safe to say you're probably glad to put all that behind you. Yet there is another thing you can do to make yourself a better driver, and save some money, too.
So what is Pass Plus, and why should you think about doing it?
Pass Plus Edinburgh
The Pass Plus programme is an additional course for new drivers, specially designed by the DVSA (Driver Vehicle Standards Agency). It exists to increase the confidence of new drivers by building upon driving skills they already have. It makes you a safer and better driver, and can save you money.
Be a Safer Driver with Pass Plus Edinburgh
Statistically speaking, new drivers are one of the riskiest groups on the roads. Their inexperience, lack of confidence, and occasional bravado cause a lot of accidents. While you are most likely a careful and considerate driver who respects the dangers of the road, you simply don't have the wealth of experience of veteran drivers.
The Pass Plus Edinburgh scheme helps you to develop extra skills that will keep you, and other road users, safe.
Be a More Confident Driver with Pass Plus
You may have passed your test, but that doesn't necessarily make you a confident driver. It's perfectly normal to feel a little nervous when you begin driving after getting your license. A little extra confidence can go a long way, which is why the Pass Plus scheme exists to build your skills.
The Pass Plus scheme will cover situations you won't have dealt with in your lessons, such as night time driving, all weather driving, and motorway driving. You'll learn how to safely drive through town centres, rural roads, and on dual carriageways. Pass Plus Edinburgh gives you a wider driving skillset that makes you confident in dealing with all kinds of situations on the road.
Save Money on Insurance with Pass Plus
The Pass Plus scheme has been developed with in conjunction insurers. A Pass Plus certificate shows your commitment to safe driving, as well as testifying to your above-average abilities. Being a lower risk driver will be reflected in your premiums, and insurers will offer you a lower rate that takes into account your advanced driving skills.
Interested in Pass Plus Edinburgh?
Become a safer, more confident, cheaper driver with the Pass Plus scheme Edinburgh with Compass Prodrive School of Motoring. Your driving is constantly assessed throughout the six units, so there is no scary test to face at the end of it all! Contact us today to find out more.
Hannah but not in Montana
Many congratulations to Hannah Crawford from Mary Erskine School on a great result, passing her driving test at Currie this afternoon.
Enjoy your new found freedom - and stay safe :)
The Driving Test Theory Explained
The smell of the countryside in the summer, the ability to travel from one end of the country to another without the constraints of public transport and the pleasure of driving without L plates are all reasons why people take a driving test. However, if you don’t pass the theory part of the test, you won’t be able to enjoy the pleasures of motoring.
Learning to Drive
When you are ready to start driving you should approach qualified driving instructors in Edinburgh. You should also send off for a provisional driving licence. Your parents may be wonderful for many things, but all too often family members and driving just don’t mix. It’s always good to get driving lessons from professionals, so that you don’t learn any bad habits, or start a family feud. There is a practical and a theory element to the test and you will have to pass both parts if you want to drive.
The Theory Test
The theory test helps you understand the reasons why you carry out certain actions when you drive. The test comprises two parts, the hazard perception element and the actual driving theory test itself. You’ll learn all about the meanings of road signs, and you will become a safer driver once you pass this part of the test. If you’re taking driving lessons in Edinburgh, you’ll learn how to navigate the city streets, understand all of the road signs and learn how to keep your head, when other drivers around you may be losing theirs.
The theory test presents you with hypothetical options, and you’ll have a series of multiple-choice options for your answers. The hazard perception element is based on a series of 14 video clips, showing real situations and you have to indicate that you have recognised the hazards, highlighted in the film. You cannot take the practical driving test until you have passed your theory test.
The Highway Code Will Become Your Bible
Once you have your provisional licence and you feel confident enough to start learning to drive, you must invest in a copy of the Highway Code. It’s only through thorough reading this invaluable booklet that you’ll learn about traffic signs, braking distances and all the other elements of driving theory that are so essential. Learn to become more observant, the next time you are sitting in a car, ask the driver why they are carrying out certain manoeuvres, and ask them to test you on your knowledge as you motor along.
If you’re looking for driving lessons in Edinburgh, then find a reputable firm that has a good pass rate for its learner drivers and offers reasonable prices for its services. Compass Pro Drive has an hourly rate if £24.00 and we offer a discount on block bookings.
Talk to the Professionals
If you’re looking for a professional driving school in Edinburgh and you want to rest assured that all the instructors are qualified and have an excellent reputation with learner drivers then contact Compass Pro Drive.
New Driving Laws From 2015
There will be new driving laws in the UK from 2015 onwards. Please take some time to read these as some could have a huge impact on your everyday life especially smoking and use of drugs.
Click here to find out more.
Well Done Claire
Another Pass
Well done to Claire Maltman from Kirkliston on a great test pass at Currie on Wednesday with only 5 minors.
Look forward to driving your husband around while he lords it up in the back seat :)
Rolled Out of Bed to Test
Congratulations to Ian Lamb who today passed his test with minimum minors. A good confident drive saw Ian finally walk away with his licence. Well done again, throughly deserved and we look forward to seeing you on the road. Remember to stay safe out there
Another first time pass
Well done Andrew Hepburn.
A fantastic first time pass with only 1 minor!
We look forward to seeing you soon for pass plus.
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Another Family Member Passes
Fantastic announcement today as Nadir Yousif passes his test in Currie. A great achievement and thoroughly well deserved. Enjoy the licence and be safe out there
Insurance Prices Rising Again
Figures from the Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index, produced in association with Towers Watson, show that in the last three months of 2014 the cost of a typical annual comprehensive motor policy rose to £594 – an increase of 2% or £12.
Back-to-back rises
This is the first time since 2011 that prices have risen in two consecutive quarters, the study found.
Falls in prices in early 2014, however, mean that current premiums remain lower than in 2013.
Steve Sanders, finance director at Confused.com, said: "These latest price increases, for the second successive quarter, are likely to fuel speculation that the motor insurance market has turned and price rises will become a regular occurrence."
The research showed that out of 121 postal towns in the UK, 96 experienced some sort of price increase between October and the end of the year.
Rises for young and old
The youngest drivers faced the greatest increase in costs in absolute terms: average premiums for 17-year-olds were up £73 to an eye-watering £1,983 a year, a rise of 3.8%.
But the highest percentage increase, 4.7%, hit drivers aged 61 – this group’s typical annual car insurance bill rose £15 from £327 to £342.
The City of London was the area which experienced the greatest price rises: by the end of 2014, premiums were up 3.3% to £1,012, an increase of £33 on 12 months previously.
In parts of the Midlands, rises were higher than average: in Telford, for example, premiums were up 6.5% or £33 to £549 over the quarter.
Price falls in some areas
Elsewhere, it was a different
Premiums have remained largely unchanged across much of Manchester and Merseyside, while in west central London the average price was down to £888 – a fall of 0.3% over the quarter, but more than 17% lower than at the end of 2013.
Drivers across Shetland and the Hebrides have benefited from large quarterly falls in the cost of cover: price falls of 8.1% and 10.1% respectively means motorists in these islands now pay £451 and £438 for annual insurance.
Sanders added: "While some consumers may still be experiencing year-on-year savings on their car insurance policies, they should prepare themselves for further price increases over the coming months.
"Any savings they do see compared to last year will be eroded by further price increases.
"With that in mind, we would urge consumers to shop around and compare prices to ensure they get the best deal possible."
source material: confused.com
First Pass of the Year
Congratulations to Chris Plastow who helped start Compasses year with a bang. A great drive saw Chris pass in Currie with only 3 minors. Plenty more of this to come from our instructors. It's shaping up to be another successful year
Congratulations to Chris Plastow who helped start Compasses year with a bang. A great drive saw Chris pass in Currie with only 3 minors. Plenty more of this to come from our instructors. It's shaping up to be another successful year
Great End to The Year!!
Well we finish the year on a high for Steve as Suzie Neave passed brilliantly today at Currie. Congratulations Suzie, well done and well deserved, kept it together and passed brilliantly. Enjoy the new licence and remember to stay age out there.
Well we finish the year on a high for Steve as Suzie Neave passed brilliantly today at Currie. Congratulations Suzie, well done and well deserved, kept it together and passed brilliantly. Enjoy the new licence and remember to stay age out there.
Early Morning Tests Cancelled
To all pupils sitting tests in Currie today, the 12th December. The first two times for tests are not going out. Please call 0131 449 9272
to confirm this but as it stands these tests will not be going out. Please share if there is someone you know siting tests in Currie this morning
First Time Pass From China!
Congratulations to Zhenyu Pan who yesterday passed his test at currie with only 2 minors. A great drive all round. Well done again Zhenyu and remember to stay safe out there. Look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks for Pass Plus
Congratulations to Zhenyu Pan who yesterday passed his test at currie with only 2 minors. A great drive all round. Well done again Zhenyu and remember to stay safe out there. Look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks for Pass Plus
The Nephew Aces it
A huge congratulations to Gavin Graham who passed his test in fine fashion in Bathgate. Well done Gav, great achievement and remember to stay safe out there
A huge congratulations to Gavin Grahamwho passed his test in fine fashion in Bathgate. Well done Gav, great achievement and remember to stay safe out there
5 Lessons, 1 Minor!
It's with great personal delight (Steve) that I can announce that Nicolle Davies Moran today passed her test at currie with only 1 minor and having had only 5 lessons!! Congratulations Nicolle a fantastic and well deserved achievement. Enjoy the new licence and remember to stay safe out there.
It's with great personal delight (Steve) that I can announce that Nicolle Davies Moran today passed her test at currie with only 1 minor and having had only 5 lessons!! Congratulations Nicolle a fantastic and well deserved achievement. Enjoy the new licence and remember to stay safe out there.
Twins Win in Tests
It's with delight that we can announce the second Martin Twin has successfully passed her test with only 2 minors. Olivia Martin produced a brilliant drive in Musselburgh today then casually went to her dysection practical at university afterwards! Congratulations again Olivia, enjoy the new licence and opportunities that come with it. Remember though to stay safe out there.
It's with delight that we can announce the second Martin Twin has successfully passed her test with only 2 minors. Olivia Martin produced a brilliant drive in Musselburgh today then casually went to her dysection practical at university afterwards! Congratulations again Olivia, enjoy the new licence and opportunities that come with it. Remember though to stay safe out there.
2 Months and 30 Hours!
A massive congratulations to Guro Elise Slettvold who today passed her test in Currie with minimal minors before she returns home to Norway next week. Guro managed to achieve this with only doing lessons for 2 months and working with 30 hours tutution!! Well done Guro, a brilliant drive and one of the most subdued reactions to someone passing their test! Enjoy the new licence and stay safe out there.
A massive congratulations to Guro Elise Slettvold who today passed her test in Currie with minimal minors before she returns home to Norway next week. Guro managed to achieve this with only doing lessons for 2 months and working with 30 hours tutution!! Well done Guro, a brilliant drive and one of the most subdued reactions to someone passing their test! Enjoy the new licence and stay safe out there.
