Please read the Terms and Conditions below;
- All driving lessons must be paid for before each lesson or in advance if paying as a block booking.
- If you need to change the time of your lesson or to cancel for any reason 24 hours notice needs to be given. If less than 24 hours notice is given then the lesson price will be charged in full.
- Your driving lessons will be structured to cover the TDA driving syllabus. Once you show that we are reaching the required standard then a test date will be agreed. If the standard isn’t maintained after the test is booked then alternative date may be offered to give you more time to prepare for your test.
- We reserve the right to amend driving lessons if we are unable to keep the appointment in the event of pre-booked driving tests, mechanical breakdown, sickness, pre-booked holidays or due to traffic.
- In the interest of road safety we reserve the right to withdraw the use of the instructors car for tests without prior notice, should you fail to reach the required standard.
- Any block bookings will be valid for 12 months after this period any lessons not taken will be nil and void.
- Gift vouchers will be valid for 12 months from issue date.
- From 12th May 2026, all pupils are required to book and manage their own driving tests. It is illegal for instructors to do this on your behalf from this date. Driving tests must only be booked during a lesson, with your instructor’s full agreement, and using their ADI number. This is mandatory to ensure the booking is valid and properly coordinated. If you wish to swap your test for a different date, we may assist in identifying a suitable pupil. However, the swap itself must be completed directly by the two pupils involved. Under no circumstances should you book or swap a practical driving test without your instructor’s prior permission. Failure to follow this rule will result in your instructor refusing to accompany you to your test.
- Your instructor is a self employed franchisee of The-Driving-Academy . The contract for driving lessons is solely between you and your instructor. The-Driving-Academy act as an agent for your instructor. The-Driving-Academy does not handle payment from pupils on behalf of your instructors. Your payments for driving tuition are made directly by you to your instructor. The-Driving-Academy accepts no responsibility for any payments or pre payments made direct to your instructor. In the event of your instructor no longer operating under The-Driving-Academy we will envisage to transfer you to another Driving-Academy instructor but cannot guarantee. Any monies owed or due is between you and your instructor and in no way are The-Driving-Academy responsible.
- Under 17 Terms and Conditions. All payments must be made at time of booking and 14 days should be given if you need to cancel or swap the booking. Refunds will only be given if full 14 days notice is given.