Peter Skelton Driving School
A newbury driving instructor with an independent driving school. Providing driving lessons in Newbury, Thatcham and the surrounding areas. We can also provide lessons in pass plus, parking and refresher lessons and motorway driving. Discounts and gift vouchers also available.
With the benefit of a driving instructor with a high pass rate, you can be assured that you will receive patient and effective tuition to the highest standard. You will also be provided with training material containing details and diagrams on; crossroads, emergency stops, roundabouts and manoeuvres e.g. parallel park, bay park, turn in the road and reverse around a corner.
Semi intensive courses are provided usually over 2 to 4 weeks depending on the pupil and how many hours per week they want to do. Intensive courses can also be provided. However this is usually only recommended for pupils who show a good aptitude on an assessment lesson.
Parents and partners are welcome and indeed encouraged to sit in the back of driving lessons at any time. That way parents or partners can not only see the progress the pupil is making during driving lessons but can also help with private practice.
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