MICHAEL JAMES
Driving School
Enquire below or call 07979187408
Services and Prices
Welcome to our driving school, where we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to your needs. Beginner lessons to advanced motorway training and Pass Plus courses, we ensure you gain the confidence and skills necessary for safe driving. Additionally, we provide a mock test service to prepare you for your practical driving test, along with convenient block booking options for your lessons. Join us today and take the first step towards becoming a skilled driver!
Beginner Courses
Have you just received your provisional license? Are you looking for an experienced and patient instructor? We're here to guide you every step of the way. With personalized lessons tailored to your needs, you'll be driving with ease in no time. Start your journey to becoming a skilled driver today!
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Price per hour: £37
Motorway and Pass Plus
Do you already hold a full driving license and you're looking to enhance your driving skills? Whether you're interested in gaining experience on the motorway or exploring other driving scenarios, this option is perfect for you. Take the next step in your driving journey and build your confidence behind the wheel. Let's get started!
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Price per hour: £40
Mock Test
Are you feeling uncertain about your upcoming driving test? Our assessment option provides you with honest feedback on your driving skills, helping you determine if you're ready to take the test. Based on the results, we’ll guide you on whether to proceed with your test or take some time to enhance your driving experience and safety.
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Price per hour: £50
About
Welcome to our driving school! As a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), I provide driving tuition to meet the unique needs of each learner, regardless of their ability or experience. Whether you're a complete beginner or a full license holder looking to develop your existing skills, I'm here to help you become a confident and safe driver. Let's embark on this journey together!
Mia Ankers
“Amazing driving instructor, helped me a lot when I was learning to drive. Michael was very patient and also helped me a great deal with confidence, would 100% recommend."
Aidan Hurley
"Mike is the best driving instructor you could ask for. I was really nervous about learning to drive, but from day 1 he put me at ease. His instructions were really clear and easy to understand. He was patient and helped me grow my confidence more and more each lesson. The lessons were really enjoyable and thanks to Mike, I am now a qualified, safe and confident driver!"
Leigh Rostron
“I passed my test on the first go after around 12 hours of lessons with Michael.​
He was really patient all the way through and made sure any mistakes were reviewed and fully explained. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Michael to anyone looking to get their license.”
Terms and Conditions
Michael James Driving School – Pupil Terms and Conditions
General Conduct:
Your Michael James Driving School instructor will be courteous, polite, tidy and punctual. They will also behave in a professional and ethical manner at all times. Your Michael James Driving School instructor’s car will be well maintained, clean and tidy. All cars used by Michael James Driving School instructors are fitted with dual-controls as part of their standard equipment and are fully insured for driving tuition. Michael James Driving School instructors will not smoke in the car while giving tuition, nor will they use your lesson time for any other form of business, personal or otherwise.
Lessons:
Driving lessons are only available to persons who meet the following criteria:
Aged 17 or over
Hold a valid UK provisional driving licence; and
They are legally entitled to drive in the UK.
You must notify your instructor of any matters which affect your ability or entitlement to have driving tuition.
Timekeeping & Traffic delays:
You and your instructor are responsible for agreeing all matters relating to the timing, location and duration of individual lessons.
Our instructors cannot be held responsible for delays due to traffic delays.
Any lesson start time that is running late, the instructor will endeavour to contact the pupil to inform them (phone signal providing).
Where possible, your instructor will make up any lost time at the end of the current lesson or add to a future booking.
Any loss of test fees, due to late arrival, are non-refundable by Michael James driving School.
Cancellation of lessons
If you wish to cancel a lesson a minimum of 24 hours prior notice must be given. You must contact your Instructor directly.
If you do not give at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation you will be charged for the lesson(s) concerned in full.
Your instructor reserves the right to postpone lessons if they feel that the weather or road conditions are unsuitable or dangerous. Any lessons postponed will be rescheduled at a mutually agreed time. To ensure the safety of you, your instructor and other road users your instructor reserves the right to cancel any lesson if you are or if they suspect you are under the influence of drugs and or alcohol. If this occurs the full lesson fee will be charged.
Michael James Driving School reserves the right to amend driving lessons if unable to keep the appointment in the event of pre-booked driving tests, mechanical breakdown, sickness, pre-booked holidays or due to immovable traffic.
The instructor cannot be held responsible for any costs incurred as a result of him or her having to postpone any lessons, for whatever reason.
Tests
Driving tests must be booked by you, the learner. Driving test bookings always take priority over other lessons. Therefore, your lesson may be postponed to allow for someone else’s driving test and vice-versa. You will be notified of lesson changes as a result of this by your instructor. You must notify your instructor that you are planning to book your test to ensure they are available and can guarantee to provide a vehicle for the test. It must be agreed with your instructor that you're prepared and driving at the correct standard to take your practical driving test. The decision to allow you to use a Michael James Driving School vehicle for your test rests solely with your driving instructor. Three clear working days notice of cancellation or postponement is required by the DVSA. Failure to provide the required notice will result in the loss of your test fee. Your instructor cannot be held responsible for any postponement or cancellation of tests by you or the DVSA.