Welcome
Freebird Driving School is based in Winsley near Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire & offers driving lessons for new and experienced pupils. Driving instructor, Kevin Beaven, aims to develop your driving skills in a friendly and professional atmosphere and at a pace to suit you.
Lessons are structured to suit the needs of the individual.
Lessons Offered
Refresher Lessons
Driver Improvement Training
Useful links
Getting Going
Apply for a provisional license from the DVLA (you can do this before your 17th birthday although it won’t be valid until that date).
Contact me to discuss organising some lessons and what is involved.
The first lesson will introduce you to my vehicle with dual controls. You will learn at a pace suited to you.
You will be given a Progress Record and Appointment Card which will allow us to plan the lessons, maximising the time to cover all aspects of driving.
Theory Test
When sitting the test you will use a computer. There are 2 sections to the test. The multiple choice section involves selecting the correct answer(s) onscreen. The hazard perception section involves reacting (clicking) to video clips.
You need to pass both parts at the same sitting to pass the theory test.
There is some preparation involved (which I will help you with). You can find many books, PC applications and websites that can help with your preparation and revision. NOTE: From January 2012 the official questions will no longer be published making good revision essential.
Practical Test
The driving test is designed to see if you can drive safely under typical road & traffic conditions in both town & rural situations and will last for approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
After an eyesight check (which you must pass) the examiner will ask two “show me/tell me” questions about vehicle safety checks. You will be briefed on the test before setting off.
You are allowed 15 minor driving faults but no serious or dangerous faults. The average number of faults in a test is 8.
My lessons will cover all aspects of the test.
Price changes for August 2023
Either pay as you learn or sign up for a batch of six or 10 hour lessons to be taken as you choose.
Manual
Prices for Manual lessons will depend on which instructor you have and how far they have to travel.
Please feel free to request a call back so they can discuss prices with you.
Automatic
Single Lessons
Batches
If you fail to attend a lesson without first notifying me, you will be charged the full cost of the lesson.
Driving Test Days cost £85 or equivalent to 2.5 hours of pre-booked lessons.
Contact Kevin
For any enquiries please call me, Kevin Beaven
on 07864 191458