About Intensive Driving Courses in Norwich
You will possibly be looking at this site for an Intensive Course either for yourself or someone else in Norwich or Norfolk. Here is some information which I'm sure will help. You can always phone for advice - not just someone trying to persuade you to sign up!

Do you have any previous driving experience?
Most people I train have usually driven before. Here are some common examples of what I've heard:

"I've driven a little bit on a driveway - supermarket car park - airfield - private land"

"I done loads of driving with my mum - dad - boyfriend but never/only had a few proper driving lessons."

"I have had lots of driving lessons but need to get through my test now."

Obviously everyone is different but the story is usually quite similar. Intensive Driving Courses are excellent for those with some driving experience. It can be a bit more difficult for those without any in car or road experience.

Save Money!
The more driving experience the more money could be saved - now that has got to be good news. Get as much practice in before starting an Intensive Driving Course. This will give more opportunity to focus more on advanced driving during training. It will definitely increase the chances of success. So many people who have had weekly lessons feel it is a case of three steps forward and then two back. Continuity is much better to assist the learning process.

Feeling Frustrated
Unfortunately some peoples' experience is that they feel that all their Driving Instructor is interested in is taking their money! It seems that they are not making the sort progress they expect and are getting frustrated. Instead of looking forward to their driving lessons they start to loose enthusiasm.

You should always try and sort out your Theory Test as soon as possible - you then have two years to pass the Practical Driving Test (plenty of time!) Passing the Theory gives a sense of getting on to the next stage.

People should enjoy learning to drive and always need to be making progress. Our Intensive Driving Courses are enjoyable with students seeing real improvement. Time passes very quickly as the training is structured so as always to be pushing onto the next level.

If you have never had any driving experience
There seem to be similar types here. Again, here are a few examples.

"I will get my provisional licence soon and want to pass as soon as possible"

I have had many young people in this bracket. This works for many if they try and get some off road driving experience or have ridden a motorbike. Courses are more successful when someone has some idea about car control.

"I really need to be driving now because of my circumstances"

If you are the more 'mature' driver then be prepared for more hours. It may be best to do a course but not necessarily with a driving test immediately at the end. Having a Driving Test at the end obviously depends upon being ready. My general advice is to be a little bit more patient!

It's about being a safe driver - not just passing a test
This is a fundamental point and often quoted by instructors - it's not good scraping through a driving test and then being unsafe on the road!

I'm sure that you want yourself or your friend/relative to end up being a competent driver. The driving test is only a small (but important) part of learning to drive. The test lasts for around 40 minutes - driving will last for the rest of your life.

My intention is not only to get people through their driving test but also teach Defensive Driving techniques (not getting involved in crashes).

Yes Intensive Training is a sensible option but the aim is to produce safe, confident and courteous drivers.

...and finally
I have met many types of people over the years. Getting the best out of my students means having the correct approach to training. This means team work - a working relationship where there is mutual respect and a relaxed atmosphere. This makes training much more effective and productive.

"If you enjoy driving then the chances are you will be good at it"

I hope this page and the rest of the site is helpful. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Ian Clark - Top Grade DSA Driving Instructor - DSA Fleet Trainer - RoSPA Gold Grade Driver
Norwich - Norfolk - East Anglia