Become a Confident Driver with NRDS in Wrexham

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Driving Lessons Shrewsbury

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NIGEL RICHARDS DRIVING SCHOOL

Our Driver Training Methodology, honed over three decades, continuously evolves to stay at the forefront of client-centric updates.

This ensures that all our learners are well-equipped to meet the current driving test standards.

Driving Instructor Wrexham
DRIVING LESSONS

"Embarking on your driving journey with a well-crafted plan and a skilled instructor is key to success. Our driving school prides itself on offering this winning combination. Our expertly trained instructors equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently approach your driving test. With our guidance, you'll reach the test centre not just prepared, but fully ready to excel."

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"Beginning our journey in Wrexham, our driving school has grown in popularity, leading us to expand our reach. We now serve a wider community of towns and cities of Chester, Mold, Oswestry, and Shrewsbury. This growth is a testament to our commitment to providing top-notch to two generations of Wrexham Drivers!

Driving Lessons Chester
Meet The Team

"Meet Our Team: Our driving school's success is rooted in our exceptional instructors, all trained by either Nigel or his accomplished former pupil, Nick Roberts. This ensures our high standards are consistently upheld across the team. As you embark on your driving journey with us, you'll experience the expertise and dedication that define our school. 

Getting private practice in between lessons is one of the surest ways to improve your chances of passing.

The Government figures state that the average number of hours training needed to reach today's test standard is 45 hours tuition with an approved driving instructor and 22 hours private practice.

Many pupils have access to a car for private practice but finding insurance is not always an easy task. Hence why we are putting together a learner driver resource page.

 

Call us on 01978 600001 to get booked in to our available slots

Driving Lessons Chester
  • 27 years experience

  • Every lesson is monitored and recorded

  • All instructors trained to our high standard

  • Fantastic local reputation

  • Choice of cars, male or female instructors

  • 100s of positive Customer Reviews

  • Free online Theory Test training

  • Easy online payment system

  • Discount for lessons paid in bulk blocks

  • Lessons in Welsh or English

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

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DRIVING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE

Unlike national driving instructor agencies, Nigel Richards Driving School is an established local business (since 1994) operating on your doorstep. With over 29 years of experience, Nigel Richards offers the very best in 1-to-1 tuition for aspiring driving instructors.

  • Your path to a more independent life!

  • You choose when you work

  • Never have to fill in another "Holiday application form"!

  • Fully structured 63 hour training course

  • All course training materials provided

  • All tuition 1:1 with Nigel Richards or Nick Roberts

  • Train around your work and family

  • Want to see if your suited to be an instructor?

  • Take our Instructor Suitability Test

Frequently Asked Questions

If you haven't driven before and will not be able to have any private practice in between your lessons then it takes about 45 hours of tuition to get to the driving test standard in Shrewsbury.

This can vary greatly from person to person and in my experience the younger the person is the quicker they learn. So another goo guide is 2 hours for every year of your age.

The test centre is located at  Birchall House, 62 Croesnewydd Rd, Wrexham LL13 7YX

And the telephone number is 01978314896

The driving test is now much more of a "Driving Test" as the manoeuvres element has been changed quite significantly from what is was years ago.

The three point turn and left reverse are now not included.

The Emergency Stop is not a compulsory exercise on every test but it is tested on 1 in 3 tests.

Candidates are asked to perform ONE reversing exercise from four possible ones. They are:

Parallel Parking

Drive into a parking bay and reverse out

Reverse into a parking bay

Pull over on right side of the road and reverse back two car lengths before re-joining the traffic.

There is also 20 minutes of "Independent driving" where the candidate has to follow a Sat Nav of follow signs for somewhere.

You are allowed to commit up to 15 minor driving errors on the test. If you get over 15 then it would result in a fail.

Or if you commit one major error then you automatically fail.

A major error is something that "Could have or Did affect another road user" These are classed as Serious or Dangerous faults

When taking driving lessons in Wrexham, it's generally advised to schedule at least one two-hour session each week. This consistent frequency aids in retaining information and developing driving skills effectively. However, for those facing budget constraints, some instructors recommend opting for two-hour lessons every fortnight as a feasible alternative. This approach balances financial considerations while ensuring steady progress in learning to drive.

In recent years the driving test has changed to represent a more realistic "Driving Test" rather than more of a manoeuvring style test of previous generations.

The three point turn and the left reverse are no longer included.

But there are four reversing exercises of which you will do just ONE.

They are:

Reverse Park behind a car on the road.

Pull over on Right hand side of the road and reverse back 2 car lengths before re-joining the traffic.

Reverse park into a parking bay

Drive forwards into a parking bay and reverse out.

Often the Reverse bay parking is done in the Wrexaham Driving Test Centre at the beginning or end of the Driving Test.

The only thing you need to bring to your driving lessons with Nigel Richards Driving School in Wrexham is your provisional licence.

Many people think they had to get insurance but this is not the case all our instructors cars are insured for any learner driver.

When attending for the driving test you ae requested to also provide your Theory Test Pass certificate. However, this is rarely asked for but good to bring just in case.

Driving Lessons Wrexham
Driving Lessons Wrexham
Driving Lessons Wrexham
Driving Lessons Wrexham