TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All pupils must be in possession of a signed U. K. Provisional Driving Licence for Group 'B' Cars on commencement of the training.

1. INSURANCE:
   All fees include pupil cover whilst driving the School vehicle, (provided the pupil is licensed to drive). And is accompanied by, or under the direction of a Driving Standards Agency A.D.I / P.D.I (Car) or on a Driving Test with an approved DSA Examiner(s).
    
2. FEES:
   ABC Driving School currently charges £22.50 per hour for Manual and £26.00 per hour for Automatic lessons,(seasonal discounts/special offers may apply). All hourly driving lessons are subject to a minimum 2 working days (48 hours) notice for any cancellations. Weekly Driving courses 3 weeks = 15 working days notice is required. The School retains the right to charge the full tuition/lesson fee, if the above notice is not given.
    
3. PAYMENTS:
   We accept payment by either Cash or Cheque (supported by a cheque guarantee card) no cheques will be accepted from persons under 18 years old. Pre-payment lessons are accepted on the understanding no refunds will be given. Courses are subject to a minimum £150 booking deposit fee.
    
4. APPOINTMENTS:
   1. While every care will be taken to ensure Pupils receive training at the requested time, all bookings are made on the understanding that the School is not responsible for the postponement of training due to traffic conditions, adverse weather conditions, mechanical breakdown of equipment or any other cause outside of our control.
   2. If in the view of the Instructor, the pupil is unfit to carry out the lesson safely, due to self-induced circumstances(e.g. Alcohol or Drugs) a cancellation charge will apply.
       
5. COURSEWORK PAPERS ETC:
   All question papers, handouts, books, C.D. ROMs and relevant materials remain the property of ABC Driving School.(If not returned on request a fee will be charged). Driving courses/lessons may involve working breaks away from the tuition vehicle, ( to discuss progress look at lesson plans etc ).
    
6. THE DRIVING TEST:
   The school reserves the right to withhold the training vehicle, if in the Instructors opinion, the pupil does not reach the required standard. The school cannot be held responsible for Test Appointments being postponed or cancelled by the Driving Standards Agency. Furthermore we are not responsible for any failure of light bulbs etc during the Practical test. All bulbs/lights etc will be checked at the test centre prior to the test, with the candidate. A fee of £ 5.00 will be charged if we book or alter your driving test on your behalf ! If we book a practical test on a pupils behalf and do not receive payment, the test can be cancelled by us at any time.
    
7. PERSONAL PROPERTY:
   ABC Driving School accepts no liability for personal property that is left in any training vehicle.
    
8. MOBILE PHONES:
   All pupils should ensure that these are switched off, prior to entering the tuition vehicle, for safety reasons. Due to recent changes in the law, our Instructor's will not use a mobile phone whilst the vehicle is moving on a driving lesson !