East Northants Driving Academy
HIGH PASS RATES • EXPERT GUIDANCE • LOCAL KNOWLEDGE • HIGH PASS RATES • EXPERT GUIDANCE • LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Expert Instructors
The East Northants Driver Academy is a membership organisation that consists of a small team of independent driving instructors who believe that driving is a skill that should be taught with patience and precision. The team is dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the confidence needed to navigate the roads safely and efficiently.
We are all DVSA Approved Driving Instructors and have a wealth of experience - but it doesn't end there.
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Our small team includes a former HGV1 and car instructor/examiner, and a former Police advanced driving instructor and examiner.
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Qualifications
We understand that everyone learns at their own pace. Our patient approach ensures that you feel supported and never left behind.
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We don't stop the car and talk at you for half the lesson. You will learn through driving the car as nobody ever talked their way through a driving test!
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Teaching principles
We are here to answer your questions and provide the guidance you need to pass your test on the first attempt with confidence.
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We have also produced our own set of short videos aimed at covering all the major issues you will enounter on your test routes.
Support
Corrine
'I just passed my test in Kettering, and could confidently say I had an amazing instructor; for someone like me who wasn’t confident behind the wheel, he was so patient and kind and helped me boost my confidence as a driver and always went at the pace I felt most comfortable with. I’d recommend him to anyone looking to book lessons!'
Student Success Stories
Luke
'I joined after struggling to get to grips with driving and having to deal with anxiety. I learned in Kettering and was instantly put at ease. He has high standards and will take the time you need to reach them and successfully guide you to a pass.'
Serita
'I passed my test today and its all because I had the best instructor ever. He was very patient with me, precise, full of encouragement and very professional. I recommend him a thousand times. He's made me a great driver.'
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to learn to drive
The DVSA statistics show that on average, you need around 45 hours instruction plus 20 hours independent driving to reach test standard,
What is the cost of lessons?
Our hourly rate is £38.00 but reduces to £36 if you block book 10 or more hours
What are the pass rate at your academy?
This does vary throughout the year but averages out at over 70%.
What is the optimum lesson length
It depends entirely on you. Most learners gain the most if the lesson is 90 minutes long but some prefer either a 1 or 2 hour lesson. We do not feel that any single lesson should exceed 2 hours. Your learning rate will drop dramatically after this time.
How safe am I or my offspring in your charge
The car is fitted with dual controls and most importantly a dash-cam. The dash-cam is important because as well as recording events ahead of the car it also records clear audio inside the car. Any suggestion of poor instruction or impropriety is therefore captured and kept for three days on the system. Plenty of time to investigate any issues.
Can I use the instructors car for my test
Yes - with only one exception. The DVSA keep a record of every instructors driving test results. We are required to remain above certain pass and fault rates. If we drop below these we will be required to requalify. In view of this we only allow students who are ready for their test to use our vehicles.
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This does not stop you taking the test in your own vehicle.
Am I able to keep to the same slot every week
Yes, in fact we plan our diaries based on students retaining the same time and day slots every week. There are times when this is not possible, such as when another student has a driving test on that day.
Check Lesson Availability
We are unable to accept students who are less than 6 weeks away from their test date unless they plan to take the test in their own vehicle.
The lessons below can be booked now
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Tuesday 1.30 - 3pm
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Friday 10.30 - 12
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How to book
To book any lesson we will need your full name, postcode, telephone number and the slot you wish to book. E-mail these details to us atÂ
Get in Touch
We are here to help you start your journey to confident driving.Â
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Simply e-mail us ensuring that you include all the details shown in the 'How to book' section above.
Please note, the reason we do not supply a contact phone number is that we do not answer our phones when we are teaching.
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We respond to all e-mails within 24 hours.