Terms and Conditions

Welcome to SDS Driving Academy 😊

Payment Terms:

All driving lessons must be paid before the lesson starts. Payment can be made by bank transfer or cash.

It is advised to pay for the lesson the day before to ensure time is not wasted sorting/checking payment at the start of the lesson.

• Blocks of 10 or 20 lessons must be paid upfront.

Cancellations:

‘Pay as you go’ and block booked lessons:

Cancellations that are made on the same day of the driving lesson will be charged at the full price of the lesson. Most driving instructors ask for 48 hours notice before full payment is charged so please work with me and cancel lessons before the same day or as soon as possible. Thank you 😊

In the unlikely event that I need to cancel your lesson due to personal circumstances or illness, I will give you as much notice as possible and rearrange or refund the lesson (this will be your choice). Thank you for your understanding.

Other bits;

• If you are using your own car for the test, please go to this link to check the rules … https://www.gov.uk/driving-test/using-your-own-car

• You can use my car for the test BUT only if I agree that you are 'test-ready' and safe to do so. In some cases, learners may feel confident they are ready to go to the test before I feel they are. It is essential that learners are safe to take the test for all road-users. Discussions about this issue will take place in plenty of time.

• If you want to use the instructor car for the test, it will be charged at the 2 hour rate . We will be able to complete a short practice drive before your test that will last approximately 30 minutes.

• It is advisable to have a discussion with me before booking your test. It is recommended that I book the test for you if you want to use the instructor car to ensure it is available.

Before a lesson takes place;

• I will need to see your provisional or full licence before the first lesson only.

• You need to ensure you arrive at the driving lesson in a fit state to drive. I have a zero tolerance to the use of alcohol or drugs prior to the lesson that makes you unfit to drive. This may include drinking alcohol heavily the night before a lesson. If there is any suspicion of this, the lesson will not proceed.

• Please cancel the lesson if you are unwell or unfit to drive safely. Thank you 😊