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Dave Frankpitt Driving School

Grade 6 Driving Instructor based in Newton Abbot

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS


The terms and conditions of Dave Frankpitt School of Motoring Instructor.  Please note the contract of your service is between yourself and the instructor each instructor operates his or her own business under franchise from Dave Frankpitt School of motoring and has agreed to be bound by the following terms and conditions (please note that all major driving schools in the UK operate in this way with self employed franchised instructors).


General Conduct


All driving instructors are bound by a professional code of conduct your instructor will be courteous, polite, tidy and punctual, he or she will also conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner at all times.  The car will be well maintained, clean and tidy.  All cars used by Frankpitt School of Motoring are fitted with dual controls; the cars are fully insured for driving tuition and comply with non smoking regulations.


Driving Licence & Eyesight


Your Driving Licence must be produced on the first lesson: it must be a valid provisional or full licence (depending on the level of instruction you are receiving).  The driver must also be able to read a number plate at a distance of 20.5 metres (67 feet, which is about 5 car lengths) with glasses or contact lenses if normally worn.


Payments


Payments will be paid to your instructor made by Cash, Cheque or Pay Pal.

Block bookings must be paid in advance or cash on the day of the first lesson.  Weekly lessons can be paid for on the day of the lesson.

Refunds for any un-used block booking lessons will be refunded less £10.00 (This is for charges and administration). Each block –booking course must be completed within 6 months; no refund will be given after this time.


Lessons


Dave Frankpitt School of Motoring does not take any pupil to the test unless they have learnt to drive with the School.  Lessons will be for a minimum of 1 hour’s duration.  Driving lessons are given on a one to one basis. A record of every pupil’s progress will be kept.  It is in your own interest to be punctual for your lessons, the instructor will wait for a maximum of 15 minutes before the lesson will be abandoned and the lesson forfeited.  If the Instructor is late, due to unforeseen circumstances, then you should also wait for 15 minutes.  The Instructor will then either add on at the end of the lesson, any time that is owed to you.  If this is not possible then the Instructor will add this to another lesson, or re-book the lesson at a more convenient time.


Cancellation


In the event of a cancellation by the pupil at least 24 hours notice must be given, failure to do so may result in the lesson being charged at the full rate.  If the Instructor needs to postpone or reschedule the lesson the required 24 hours will be given.  The Instructor reserves the right to cancel your lessons if he or she feels that the road and weather conditions are dangerous and unsuitable for a learner driver.


The Test


The test can only be booked once the instructor is satisfied that the pupil is ready to take it. He or she reserves the right to withhold the use of their car if in their opinion you are either dangerous or potentially dangerous.  This is done in the interest of the customer and public safety. On the day of the test a 2-hour lesson must be booked to allow for the test itself and a warm up period.  During this warm up session both the pupil and the instructor will check that all the bulbs required for the “show me tell me” questions are working correctly.  Should a bulb blow on the test every endeavour will be made by the instructor to replace the bulb in good time, in event of replacement being unsuccessful the school will not be liable for any test fees lost as a result.  If on the day of your test it is cancelled by the DSA due to bad weather, sickness or staff shortages the school will charge for the test time.  The instructor cannot be held responsible if the DSA cancel your test, through whatever reason.


Learner Comfort and Safety


It is in your own interest to be comfortable, both with your footwear and clothing.  You do not want to wear anything that will restrict your movement in any way.  You must tell the instructor if you are on any medication, which may affect your ability to drive safely.  Please note that anyone who has the smell of alcohol on his or her breath will not be allowed to drive, and the money for that lesson will be forfeited.  The instructor reserves the right to change or alter any of the terms and conditions without notice, but will endeavour to inform you of any changes as soon as possible.