Learning to drive - how best to do it

[Charles Morgan]

While my house is being renovated (not long now) I am staying with my sister's ex au-pair, and she doesn't know how to drive. As a thank you for her enormous hospitality I would like to buy her a course of driving lessons and then help her find a cheap to run and buy car.

She works odd shifts at Heathrow and can have a week at times without any work booked in, so I wondered if anyone here had any recent recommendations for those intensive driving courses - my memory of lessons was that vehicle handling is easy if you do it enough in a short space of time, but can be very protracted if you do it week by week.

Suggestions most welcome.

 

[brucemillar]

Your first paragraph reads like a script from a 70's porno movie ;^)

I bought my Son a course with BSM (not cheap) but good they packaged it up to suit the needs and get him too & through his test.

Very much geared to passing the test as opposed to being a good driver (IMHO)

 

[MOCAŠ]

Licence | Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy

 

[Merc Owner 2B]

Your first paragraph reads like a script from a 70's porno movie ;^)

I'm glad I wasn't alone!

 

[Mr. B]

Try the AA old boy.

Prices start from £10.50 pr hr BUT lessons don't come with complimentary caviar or champagne i'm afraid.

 

[Chrishazle]

Used AA for both our children (discount for members!), son failed at first attempt but passed second, was well miffed when "little sister" passed first time!

Used a DVD course to help her prepare for the theory test, was a big help.

 

[mejermy]

Driving lessons

Once he'd passed his test (aged 18) I asked the Police if they would allow him to sit in on any of their training. This was in the mid 90s, so maybe things have changed, but they were most helpful and he sat in the car as a back seat passenger with officers on basic training for several trips. So far he's pretty much missed everything, touch wood, and, whilst he quite enjoyed the 'lads together' atmosphere, I think a bit of the potential seriousness of the consequences of poor driving must have rubbed off on him.

 

[Deleted member 55947]

Check out Groupon and Buyometric I'm sure they had offers on for starter lessons

EDIT

Just checked and offer has ended and it was Livingsocial

 

[davidjpowell]

Very much geared to passing the test as opposed to being a good driver (IMHO)

I learnt with BSM (a few! years ago). I suspect its all down to the instructor. I felt I was taught to drive, and indeed we had a few decent runs rather than continually doing test routes and manoeuvres.

I'd suggest asking people with the right age kids, and then speak to an independent. I'm guessing that a lot of the business would be evening and weekends and a few hours steady in the midday could be a win all around.

 

[Sp!ke]

I'm guessing this aupair must be rather attractive?

You're being very generous.

 

[Merc Owner 2B]

I'm guessing this aupair must be rather attractive?

You're being very generous.

Perhaps if we had a pic we might have some volunteers from the forum? I'm sure the guys here could teach her a thing or two (about driving!)

 

[mika]

Charles my son has just passed his driving test , but turning once again to the au pair....




however will she pay you back?

 

[A210AMG]

I am staying with my sister's ex au-pair


sod the rebuid just keep staying where you are.

 

[Charles Morgan]

Well, it must be said that a house full of young ladies who do my washing, ironing and cooking is quite a find, but I want to go home. My host has been extraordinarily kind, putting me up without charge or complaint (despite numerous offers to contribute) for some three months by the end of the build, and I know how much a car would mean (albeit one as cheap as possible to run).

Anyway - first rule of successful au-pairs - it is Mrs that does the choosing..

Anybody at all with any experience of an intensive course?

 

[PJH]

I'm sure the guys here could teach her a thing or two (about driving!)

Would love to oblige, but I'm near Colchester not Slough area.

 

[LTD]

Well, it must be said that a house full of young ladies who do my washing, ironing and cooking is quite a find, but I want to go home.

Wanna swap ?