Driving School

Specialist driving school

Our team of qualified and experienced Driving Standards Agency Approved driving instructors has been trained to the highest standards to teach people with special needs.

We can arrange for you to have rehabilitative tuition, driving lessons for confidence training and to adapt to new control methods and novice learner driver training to test standard. Our safe private track and quiet roads are ideal ‘starter’ locations. We can guarantee you will have one-to-one time with our specialist instructors, who will devise a tailor-made learning programme to meet your needs. The driving school has a range of adapted vehicles including:

• Very light powered steering
• Left foot accelerator
• Left foot mounted accelerator and brake hand control
• Ring accelerator and push brake hand controls
• Infra-red secondary controls
• Single combined lever push/ pull hand controls

All our instructors are patient, proactive and experienced in teaching pupils with special needs, including deaf pupils.

Pass Plus

Statistics show that new drivers are more likely to have an accident in the two years after passing their test.

Pass Plus builds on the skill and knowledge that you have gained when taking lessons before passing the driving test. The course will teach you how to further develop your skills of planning and anticipation and to help you become more confident  in a range of conditions including driving on motorways

Pass Plus is an established and flexible training course aimed at new drivers. It was designed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) with the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry.

Pass Plus consists of six modules about driving in different conditions including:

• Town driving
• Driving in all types of weather conditions
• Driving on rural roads
• Driving at night
• Driving on dual carriageways
• Driving on motorways

Duration

Pass Plus training will usually take six hours (one hour per module), though it can take longer if you and your instructor think it’s necessary.

The training sessions

Pass Plus is a practical course and all modules should be practical sessions. However, local conditions and time of year may mean that some modules need to be given as a theory session. Generally at least five-and-a-half out of six hours should be spent in the car.

You will not have to take a test at the end of the course but you will be continually assessed during the modules. 

Recording progress

Your instructor will complete a training report form that you’ll sign and date when you reach the required standard in each module. To pass the course you’ll need to reach a satisfactory standard in all the course modules. You’ll be given a progress record to help you to keep track of your progress throughout the course.

At the end of your training

On successfully completing your training you’ll be sent your Pass Plus certificate to claim your discount on your car insurance policy.

Theory Test Tuition ^NEW

We appreciate the difficulties some people have in learning theory. In order to take a practical driving test, the theory examination needs to be completed. Theory lessons can be arranged with one of our approved driving instructors who have the experience and knowledge in teaching pupils with special needs.

This new service offers you the opportunity of quality one-to-one time to practice theory-based questions. The sessions are interactive and informal, allowing you to ask questions as well as demonstrate your knowledge and understanding.  Progress is closely monitored to identify your strengths, as well as areas where more practice is required.  This service is tailored to every individual’s needs and will support you through your theory examination.

For more information, please contact us on 020 8770 1151 or e-mail mobility@qef.org.uk

Young driver information day

Fancy a free driver information experience?

Who should attend?
This course suits youth groups and senior pupils from special schools. Delegates have a chance to try the driving theory test, compete on the static car unit for the fastest reaction and decision times and receive a short Introduction to Driving presentation before actually having a go at driving on our safe private roads.

What will I get out of it?

You will learn: 

• How to be the perfect driver
• How not to fail the driving test
• A helping hand with finances for your brand new car
• That it’s MSM not OMG as texting whilst driving is ‘so yesterday’

You will appreciate:

• Why drinking and driving don’t mix
• The true implication of speeding
• Exclusive tips to pass the theory and hazard perception test – first time

You will get – for FREE! 

• Drinks and snacks all day
• One hour driving lesson voucher
• Details of discounts for driving lessons  

You will see:      

• A selection of different vehicles with manual and automatic gearboxes
• Somewhere you can drive using your hands only
• Some vehicles which can be driven without leaving your wheelchair

Course information

Duration: half day

Cost : free including refreshments.

Location: QEF Mobility Services, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 4NR

When : call us on 020 8770 1151 for more details