Terms and Conditions

Pupil

1. You must hold a current and valid driving licence. A provisional, full or international licence must be produced in advance or at the start of your first driving lesson
2. You must inform the instructor immediately of any pending endorsements or of any endorsements received during the period of receiving tuition
3. You must be fit to drive with regard to legal and medical requirements (including alcohol, legal and non-legal drugs)

Payments, lessons, lesson bookings and cancellations                                                         

1. The current fee per (1.5) 1 1/2 hour and additional (0.5) 1/2 hour can be found on our website here. We do however; reserve the right to change the hourly rate with reasonable prior notification.  All lesson fees are to be paid at the time of booking.  Payment can be made by cash, cheque or bank transfer, any cheques offered for payment that are subsequently refused by the bank will be subject to an administration charge of £25.00
2. The minimum lesson period is for one and half hours (1.5) and additional half hour increments can be added at the time of booking
3. The instructor will endeavor to keep to the estimated time for lesson, however if the delay is greater than 15 minutes, then you will be notified as soon as possible and the time will be credited to the pupil.  Where possible the lesson will be extended by the time due, if this is not possible the extra time will be carried forward to the next suitable lesson.
4. If either you or your instructor needs to cancel or re-arrange a lesson at least 36 hours’ notice will be required for a single lesson of up to two hours duration. Longer lessons need a minimum of 72 hours’ notice.  Failure to give notice will result in the pupil being charged for the pre-arranged lesson or the instructor crediting the pupil with pre-arranged lesson.
5. Your instructor will do everything possible to ensure that your lessons start and finish on time, but reserves the right to cancel, postpone or change lesson lengths and start/finish times under certain circumstances (e.g., dangerous weather conditions). In the event of postponement due to unforeseen circumstances, the above paragraph will be null and void.  Any fees paid in advance will be carried forward.
6. The instructor reserves the right to cancel a lesson at short notice if it is suspected that the pupil may be unfit due to the effects of alcohol, drugs (prescribed or otherwise) or any other condition that would cause his/her driving to be dangerous or illegal. In such circumstances the lesson fee will be payable.

Training location and vehicles          

1. All lessons will start and finish at the same location unless alternative arrangements are made in advance.
2. The instructor will determine a location for practical lessons which ensures both the pupils and public safety, this means that the instructor may need to drive the pupil to and from the lesson location; this journey time forms part of the lesson as paid for.
3. Training vehicles provided by the driving school are taxed, insured for the purposes of driving tuition, fully roadworthy and fitted with dual controls
4. Pupils who require tuition in their own vehicle must supply evidence from their motor insurer that the car is covered for lessons when being supervised by a professional instructor in return for payment; the car must also be taxed and hold a current MOT certificate where applicable.

Driving Test                                    

1. The instructor reserves the right to withhold the use of a driving school vehicle for test if he/she considers that the provision of a vehicle could cause a risk to public and/or road safety
2. Where a driving school car is used for test, the booking period will be based upon the normal diary schedule and a minimum of one and half (1 ½) hours is required allowing for travel time to and from the driving test centre.
3. While your instructor will make every effort to ensure that the vehicle supplied for test will be fully road worthy and comply with all legal requirements at the start of the test, he/she cannot be held responsible for vehicle failure that occurs during the test and is not liable for consequential loss.
4. Your instructor cannot be held responsible for test appointments cancelled by the DVSA due to bad weather, sickness, staff shortages or other reasons. Such cancellations are beyond the control of your instructor and therefore the lesson fee and ‘use of car’ fee for the booked period will be charged.  Your instructor will advise about claiming compensation from the DVSA.

Legal Liability                   

1. The instructors’ primary objective is to promote road safety and awareness, in doing so; he/she may have to take control of the vehicle.
2. The instructor will make every effort to instruct the pupil to the highest standards, but can in no way be held responsible for any errors or actions that the pupil may make or take whilst driving and not accompanied by the instructor, either before, during or after a test pass.
3. The instructor agrees to abide by the conditions of the Professional Code of Conduct (a copy of which can be provided on request). In the unlikely event of complaint or dispute, the guidelines of the code of conduct will be adhered to.
4. Any information that you provide or we hold about you will be used solely for our own purposes and will not be passed on in any matter or form unless otherwise instructed in writing by the pupil or where by the law determines.
5. The terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales

By booking and continuing to book lessons with passwithmike.com; you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out above