Driving Lessons
Our driving lesson features include:
Direct pick-up and dropping off at home, work, college or other agreed place provided it is within the area we cover and was agreed with us at the time the lesson was booked
Courses tailored to meet each driver's own individual needs so that students can proceed at a pace that meets their ability
One-on-one tuition (ie no car sharing with other customers unless specifically agreed - always check this out if you get a substantially cheaper quote from another driving school)
Full one hour or longer lessons (the time booked will be fully used)
Discounted lesson prices for new customers and block bookings
Gift vouchers
Referral rewards for introducing new customers to 1st Central and bringing it to our notice
Free assistance with the Theory Test (2008 Theory Test CD-Roms freely available to customers in return for a small returnable deposit)
Pass Plus (As well as being registered with the DSA to deliver "Pass Plus", we are also registered with Hampshire County Council and Portsmouth City Council to deliver their "Young Drivers Courses").
Refresher Lessons
Motorway Training
Assessment Lessons
Intensive driving courses (eg start Monday / driving test Friday - subject to experience and ability)
Semi-intensive driving courses (eg half day lessons as opposed to full days)
Advanced Driving Lessons and assessments
Older driver assessments
No hidden extras
Lesson Duration
The minimum lesson duration that can be booked is one hour. For quicker progress pupils should consider booking longer lessons to accelerate their driver training. 90 minutes has often proved the ideal duration and is particularly recommended. As there are discounts for longer lessons, it might reduce the overall cost of lessons as well as achieve quicker progress with your driver training. 2 hour lessons are also available.
Longer lessons are particularly beneficial for beginners where it might be necessary to travel to quieter areas to find roads suitable for them to cope with.
Lesson duration is ultimately the pupil's own choice. The above guidance is not mandatory, only a recommendation.
Current Lesson Prices
You can find our current lesson prices by clicking the Current Lesson Prices entry above.
New Customer Discounts
If you are just beginning to drive you will be entitled to our New Customer Discount offer to accelerate your driving progress. The more you book, the more you save. Full details available on clicking the above headline "New Customer Discounts".