Thank you for choosing driveJohnson’s Driving School.
We have sent your booking to your dedicated driving instructor to confirm your driving lesson date and time. If you don’t hear from your driving instructor, please assume the lesson is going ahead.
Occasionally, your instructor might contact you directly (with notice) to adjust the date or time of your lesson, or to introduce themselves before the first lesson.
What to bring to your first driving lesson
Provisional driving licence
If you don’t have a provisional driving licence, you cannot start learning to drive. If you have lost or can’t find it, please let your instructor or our office know at least 24 hours before your lesson starts to avoid being charged.
Correct footwear
Flip flops, high heels and boots with thick soles are not ideal for driving and can make your learning experience more difficult. Try to wear comfortable shoes or trainers with a thin, flat sole if possible.
Check your eyesight
Check your eyesight before your first lesson. You should be able to read a UK vehicle number plate from a distance of at least 20.5 metres. If you wear glasses, please bring them with you on your driving lessons.
Cancelling or changing your lesson date or time
If your driving instructor has already contacted you, please contact them first if you need to cancel or change your lesson date or time. Our cancellation policy is 24 hours’ notice if you would like to avoid being charged. Many driving schools ask for 48 hours’ notice, so we are trying to be reasonable and fair to you.
Booking a driving test
We advise you to only book a driving test under your instructor’s guidance. If you book a driving test without consulting your instructor first, you may be disappointed if they are unable to accommodate your test. To avoid disappointment, always consult your instructor to ensure they are available and believe you will be ready in time to take the test.
Your instructor’s commitment to you and your driving test
Your instructor has a duty of care to you and the DVSA to present test-ready learners for their driving test.
A good indication that you are test-ready is when you can drive for approximately 40 minutes with your instructor in the car and require very little guidance or assistance. You don’t have to drive perfectly, but any mistakes should be minor ones.
If your instructor believes you are not yet ready for the driving test, they should give you at least 10 days’ notice so that you have time to change your test date or find an alternative instructor.
If you have been training with your driveJohnson’s instructor from the outset, it is unlikely that you will need to adjust your driving test date. Your instructor will provide regular updates on your progress, and if your training does not appear to be progressing as planned, they will inform you in good time. This allows for appropriate action to be taken to help ensure you remain on course to pass your driving test on your first attempt.
Payment to your driving instructor
If you have prepaid driveJohnson’s, we will transfer your money to the driving instructor after each lesson you receive. If you are paying cash on the day to your driving instructor, please have your money ready at the beginning of the lesson.
If you have paid driveJohnson’s directly, your money is protected. If you decide to pay your instructor directly by cash or bank transfer, then we cannot be held responsible for it. Any money paid to the instructor is an agreement between you and them. It is recommended that you keep a written or digital record of any cash payments made to your instructor.
Please see our full terms and conditions regarding payment to your instructor.
Terms and Conditions
You can find our full terms and conditions below. In the event you are unhappy with any of the terms and conditions, please contact us first before commencing your driving lessons.
