LDC Driving Courses
Driving courses available include:
One Week Pass Course
Semi-intensive Pass Course
Midway Pass Course
Test Booster Course
Weekly Lessons
Block booking
Pass Plus
Details about each of these services is described below together with advice on how to decide which service would best suit you.
One Week Pass Course
(30 hours of driving lessons, the driving test and the LD DVD/Workbook)
The One Week Pass Course usually starts on Sunday or Monday and finishes on Friday. It is ideal for those who are in a hurry, who could not otherwise find the time. The driving test would usually be organised to take place at the end of the week or during the following week depending on your personal preference. If you want a test at the end of the course you would need to book the course and pass the theory test well in advance of the required start date (i.e. at least one month in advance). However, occasionally short notice driving tests can be arranged but the best option is to buy one of our Theory Test products and pass this part as quickly as possible..
The in-car training provided is 30 hours on a one pupil to one instructor basis. (This includes 2 hours for attending the driving test). When you add the home study, using the LD system DVD and workbook, the total duration of this course is around 40 hours.
Residential one week courses are also available at various picturesque locations throughout the UK with good accommodation from just £20 per night including breakfast and video facilities. The LD System materials are provided in advance of the start date so that they can be studied before as well as during the one week course . Please note these courses are very popular and limited in number. For a list of locations where this type of course is offered please ring the LDC National Booking Office on freephone 0800 400 777 .
Semi-intensive Pass Course
(30 hours of driving lessons, the driving test and the LD DVD/Workbook)
The Semi-intensive Pass Course is identical in content to the One Week Pass Course above (i.e. 30 hours etc) except the training is spread over two or more weeks to suit you and your instructor’s schedule. This is the most popular and successful form of intensive training . It is designed for people who want to pass the test quickly but at a comfortable pace.
Midway Pass Course
(20 hours of driving lessons, the driving test and the LD DVD/Workbook)
For those who have already learned the basic control skills of driving we have the Midway Pass Course.
The in-car training provided is 20 hours on a one pupil to one instructor basis. (This includes 2 hours for attending the driving test). When you add the home study, using the LD system DVD and workbook, the total duration of this course is around 28 hours.
Test Booster Course
(15 hours of driving lessons, the driving test and the LD DVD/Workbook)
For those who are nearing test standard and who just need a short burst of lessons prior to the test we have the Test Booster Course. It is also ideal for those who have had an attempt at the test some time ago but haven’t had any lessons since. The in-car training is 15 hours on a one pupil to one instructor basis. (This includes 2 hours for attending the driving test). When you add the home study, using the LD system DVD and workbook, the total duration of thecourse is around 20 hours.
Weekly Lessons
Learning to drive, using the LD System, can be spread over several weeks and lessons can be booked individually or in a block at a discount.
Unlike in the courses described earlier the LD driving skills videos and workbook are not included in the lesson price, but can be purchased separately. As an alternative to buying the driving skills videos you can rent them, for a nominal fee, directly from your local LDC instructor.
Pass Plus training course
Pass Plus is a road safety initiative aimed at improving the skills of newly licensed drivers. After pupils pass their test they can pay for further tuition from a registered Pass Plus instructor. Pupils reaching the required standard should then be entitled to a substantial discount on their motor insurance premium. Most of the large insurance company's participate in this discount scheme and there names can be found through the Pass Plus designated website: www.passplus.org.uk.
The course covers 6 modules: motorway, all weather, night driving, out of town, town (rush hour), and dual carriageway driving. The course will take a minimum of 6 hours to complete. It must be done within the first year of gaining your licence and has been proven to lower the risk of new drivers being involved in accidents. We recommend all newly qualified drivers take this course after passing their driving test.