Taxi Trainers

Taxi Trainers.co.uk is a web site designed for any body looking for information or training on how to become a taxi driver.

The taxi assessment test is reflective of modern driving practices, the standard is set at a level suitable for the full driving licence holder, which is therefore higher than the learner driver test. It is important that you do not adjust your driving to what you may feel the examiner would expect to see, do not drive in an unnatural manner.

It is important that you read the Highway Code and be familiar with your vehicle, it is also strongly advisable to consider taking professional instruction prior to taking the test.

To pass you are permitted to accumulate up to nine driving faults, if you accumulate 10 or more driving faults you will fail. Any serious or dangerous faults will be immediately recorded as a failure; the test will still continue finally returning to the driving test centre.

The practical test

The practical test will last for about 35 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. During the test you should drive in a natural way, and should not adjust your driving to what you may feel the examiner would expect to see. The examiner will give you clear instructions which you should follow throughout the test.

During the practical test, you will be examined on the following:

·                         awareness and anticipation

·                         effective planning of prevailing road and traffic conditions

·                         correct use of speed

·                         emergency stop (one in three tests)

·                         a manoeuvre involving reversing

·                         Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Car related exercise

·                         passenger safety and comfort

·                         wheelchair element (for Black Cab style only)

This web site is designed to help any body who wants to find out how to become a taxi driver.  And also how to train to become a taxi driver.

There is a list of professional trainers included on the site, this will help you choose a company that can provide expert guidance and training when taking your taxi test.

Click on the below button to find a trainer

Taxi Trainers

If you are a taxi trainer and would like to be included on our web site please click on the following

email address.

bluesom@btconnect.com

Call us now on 0800 234 6823

Blue Instructor Training will provide a course based on the following guidlines

Part 1 Theory Test

What is the ADI theory test like?

The theory test is made up of two parts; the multiple choice part and the hazard perception part. The multiple choice part is delivered using a touch screen computer and mouse and the hazard perception part records your responses through the use of a computer mouse button. You need to pass both parts to pass the theory test. If you pass one part and fail the other you will fail the whole test, and you will need to take both parts again

For the hazard perception test there are no separate versions for different vehicles, each vehicle category takes the same test, however the pass mark is different for different categories of tests.

Multiple choice

Before the test starts you will be given instructions on how the test works.

You can also choose to go through a practice session of the multiple choice questions to get used to the layout of the test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin.

A question and four answer options will appear onscreen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen or using the mouse. Some questions may require more than one answer. You can navigate between questions and ‘flag’ questions that you want to come back to later in the test. You will have 90 minutes to answer 100 questions that will be split into four bands which will be:

1.      ·    road procedure

2.      ·    traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

3.      ·      driving test, disabilities, law

4.      ·       publications, instructional techniques

The purpose of the banding is to ensure candidates have a comprehensive knowledge across the whole syllabus.

The pass mark for the multiple choice part of the theory test is 85% -that is 85 questions answered correctly. However, you must reach a minimum 80% (20 out of 25) in each of the four bands. It is therefore possible for you to get an overall mark of 85% or above but still fail the examination because you have not gained the minimum of 80% in one of the bands.

After the multiple choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception part starts.

Hazard perception

After the break you will then be shown a short tutorial video clip about how the hazard perception part works.

The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. You will be presented with a series of 14 video clips which feature every day road scenes, in each clip there will be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards. To achieve a high score you will need to respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you can score on each hazard is five. You will not be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you will only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard.

The pass mark for the hazard perception part of the theory test is 57 out of 75.

At the end of the test

At the end of the hazard perception part of the theory test you will be invited to answer a number of customer survey questions. You do not have to answer the questions if you do not want to, and any information given is anonymous and confidential. The survey questions do not affect the result of the test.

Special needs

There are facilities available for those candidates who have special needs. These facilities need to be requested at the time of booking.

If you have dyslexia or any other reading difficulties you can ask for a voiceover. You can also request to have up to double time for the multiple choice part of the theory test. If you require more than the standard time for the multiple choice part you will need to send in evidence of your reading difficulty to the theory test booking customer services.

If you have a special need that is not met by the facilities above you can contact the  DSA theory test customer services section who can discuss your requirements and the facilities available.

Blue Instructor Training will provide the most appropriate and up to date study material to help you prepare the Part 1 examination.

Blue School of Motoring in Crowthorne

Blue School of Motoring has been teaching students to learn to drive in Crowthorne for several years.

Learning to drive in Crowthorne with one of our driving instructors will be the best way to pass your theory and driving tests.  Driving in the high street can be a distracting journey at times, as you have lots of pedestrian crossings and pedestrians to deal with, your Crowthorne driving instructor can tailor a driving course that will help you overcome these problems.

The Crowthorne area can become a busy area in peak periods, that’s why it’s always a good idea to know different routes, so your Crowthorne driving instructor will plan for you a safe alternative route.  Learning to drive in Crowthorne can be great fun when you first start to learn all the basics of moving off and stopping, the roads are wide and the views are great, with quiet street that allow you to develop your control skills of the vehicle.  Your diving instructor will give you driving lessons in the Crowthorne area, and also when you are ready show you how to do the manoeuvres.

Your Crowthorne Driving instructor will provide the complete training course that will help you to achieve the required standard to pass the Driving Standards Agency theory and driving tests.  Learning to drive in Crowthorne with us, will give a better understanding of how to cope with changes in the local area. We can provide driving lessons in Manual cars or Automatic cars.

Blue School of Motoring instructors in Crowthorne have a high success rate, with most of our students for the driving school coming from recommendations, like the one below:

Chris(Crowthorne)

I passed my driving test with Blue School of Motoring only a few weeks ago, and I passed on my first attempt with only a few minor faults.  I would recommend anybody who wants to drive to learn with a good school, to use them.

Your Blue School of Motoring Driving Instructor in Crowthorne will advise you where to do your theory test, and also your practical driving test.  Your driving instructor will also arrange and book in your driving lessons as well. The below are some of the local centres where you can apply to take your test:

Theory Test

Aldershot

Reading

Slough

Staines

Practical Driving Test

Chertsey

Farnborough

Reading

Slough

Crowthorne is a small town and civil parish in the Bracknell Forest district of southeastern Berkshire. It is best known for Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high-security psychiatric hospitals in England, which lies nearby.

The Crowthorne urban area spills over into the neighbouring parish of Wokingham, but the other half (perhaps more than half) is in the Bracknell Forest district. As there are plenty of roundabouts in Bracknell, this might be where you can practice having a driving lesson on roundabouts.

All our Crowthorne driving instructors are patient and calm, with a friendly and professional approach. The Blue goal is to provide a structured and professional driving lesson training programme to all our learner students, which will cover all aspects of the driving syllabus, this will enable you to develop as a safer driver for the rest of your life.

Blue School of Motoring is expanding all the time, so if you don’t see your area listed here please contact us as we may be able to help you.

If you’d like to book lessons or pay for lessons with Blue School of Motoring you can do this online via this website by filling in the form on our book lessons page.

All our Crowthorne Driving Instructors follow our driving instructor code of conduct.  Please click on the link to read it.

Blue School of Motoring in Wokingham.  Learn to Drive in Wokingham

Blue School of Motoring has been teaching students to learn to drive in Wokingham for several years.

Learning to drive in the Wokingham area will be great fun with a Blue School of Motoring instructor. The local area roads are sometimes a demanding experience for the novice driver, especially with so much work being carried out in the Wokingham area. With so many arriving to work and shop in the town, there are always plenty of hazards to contend with, especially the busy High Street. Learn to drive in Wokingham with the experts.

The old market town of Wokingham has some very narrow streets, and has developed to become a very prosperous town, this has lead to some very congested roads especially at peak hour times. Your Wokingham driving instructor will help you deal with all that driving in Wokingham can throw at you.

The one way system that makes up the town centre is one area that you will have to deal with, there are plenty of pedestrian crossings and a busy town centre has many pedestrians who are all trying top get about in a small area, your Wokingham driving instructor will design a course that helps you to deal with the ever changing hazards.

Your Wokingham Driving Instructor will provide the complete training course that will help you to achieve the required standard to pass the Driving Standards Agency theory and driving tests.  Learning to drive in Wokingham with us, will give the learner driver a better understanding of how to cope with changes in the local area. We can provide driving lessons in Wokingham in Manual cars or Automatic cars.

Blue School of Motoring instructors in Wokingham have a high success rate, with most of our students for the driving school coming from recommendations, like the one below:

Holly (Wokingham)

Got through my driving test, and did all my manoeuvres with out any mistakes at all, I couldn’t believe it, my instructor was so cool, he’s now teaching my brother, and he’s enjoying it. I highly recommend Blue School of Motoring for your driving lessons in Wokingham.

Your Wokingham based Blue School of Motoring Driving Instructor will advise you where to do your theory test, and also your practical driving test.  So for driving lessons in Wokingham use Blue.  The below are some of the local centres where you can apply to take your tests:

Theory Test

Aldershot

Reading

Staines

Slough

Practical Driving Test

Chertsey

Farnborough

Reading

Slough

Please be advised it’s always best to talk to your Wokingham Driving Instructor before booking your theory or practical driving test.

All our Wokingham driving instructors are patient and calm, with a friendly and professional approach. The Blue goal is to provide a structured and professional training programme to all our students, who learn to drive in Wokingham, which will cover all aspects of the driving syllabus, this will enable you to develop as a safer driver for the rest of your life.

Blue School of Motoring is expanding all the time, so if you don’t see your area listed here please contact us as we may be able to help you, or call us for a driving lesson in Wokingham at the driving school on 0118 9639560.

If you’d like to book lessons or pay for lessons with Blue School of Motoring you can do this online via this website by filling in the form on our book lessons page.

All our Wokingham Driving Instructors follow our driving instructor code of conduct.  Please click on the link to read it.

Blue School of Motoring in Bracknell. Learn to Drive in Bracknell

Blue School of Motoring has been teaching students to learn to drive in Bracknell for many years now.  We have a very high pass rate.

Learning to drive in the Bracknell area is a great experience with a Blue School of Motoring instructor. The local area roads can be a demanding experience for the novice driver, especially with so much work being carried out on the roads in the Bracknell area. With new building work going on near the town centre, there are always plenty of road works to contend with. Learn to drive in Bracknell with the experts.

Your Bracknell Driving Instructor will provide the complete training course that will help you to achieve the required standard to pass the Driving Standards Agency theory and driving tests.  Learning to drive in Bracknell with us, will give you the learner driver a better understanding of how to cope with changes in the local area. We can provide driving lessons in Bracknell in Manual cars or Automatic cars.

Learning to drive in Bracknell offers a great choice of different road systems to learn on, from the busy congested streets of Priestwood, Harmans Water & Bullbrook, where there are lots of parked vehicles, to the complex junctions at Twin Bridges and the Sainsbury’s roundabouts There are a great deal of dual carriageways, that link in and out of Bracknell, and these can become like a car park at times, so the more local knowledge you get about learning to drive in Bracknell from a Blue School of Motoring Driving Instructor the easier your commuting life will be.

Blue School of Motoring Driving instructors have a high success rate, with most of our students for the driving school coming from recommendations from other students that have successfully passed their practical driving tests with us, like the one below:

Penny (Bracknell)

I passed my driving test first time with Blue School of Motoring, I only got a few minor faults and have already driven on the motorway after doing a pass plus course. I have recommended all of my friends to use them for their driving lessons, their great.

Your Bracknell based Blue School of Motoring Driving Instructor will advise you where to do your theory test, and also your practical driving test.  So for driving lessons in Bracknell use Blue.  The below are some of the local centres where you can apply to take your tests:

Theory Test

Aldershot

Staines

Slough

Reading

Practical Driving Test

Slough

Reading

Farnborough

Chertsey

Please be advised it’s always best to talk to your Bracknell Driving Instructor before booking your theory or practical driving test.

All our Bracknell driving instructors are patient and calm, with a friendly and professional approach. The Blue goal is to provide a structured and professional training programme to all our students, who learn to drive in Bracknell, which will cover all aspects of the driving syllabus, this will enable you to develop as a safer driver for the rest of your life.

Blue School of Motoring is expanding all the time, so if you don’t see your area listed here please contact us as we may be able to help you, or call us for a driving lesson in Bracknell at the driving school on 01344 307616.

If you’d like to book lessons or pay for lessons with Blue School of Motoring you can do this online via this website by filling in the form on our book lessons page.

All our Bracknell Driving Instructors follow our driving instructor code of conduct.  Please click on the link to read it.

The Intensive Course The Facts

The fast track route, intensive driving courses are designed for people who are after the quickest and most cost effective way of learning to drive in the shortest time possible. You may have a deadline to meet, or your employer has requested you change roles within your company, maybe a promotion with company car. Whatever the reason, the intensive course can be designed to meet your requirements.

The course does provide a safe preparation for driving on today’s roads. Intensive driving courses have many advantages over the conventional method of learning to drive.  The normal route is to take a one or two hour driving lesson once a week over several months, this can, to some people prove to be mundane and boring, and some learner drivers tend to drop off and give up altogether, even after several months of learning.

Your instructor will use the latest up to date teaching methods and record all training sessions in writing, keeping a constant track of your ability and will discuss your progress during the course. The Drivers Record of Progress is used to record your driving lessons and it gives you the opportunity to study and discuss your own driving ability at the end of each lesson, with your Driving Instructor. Communication is the key to completing the course successfully, and you need to work as a team.

The intensive course is more demanding and will certainly keep you on your toes for the entire duration, with one hurdle after another to deal with. If you have already driven a car before you start the course, then you may need less hours than a beginner, this depends on when you last drove a vehicle. The key to driving at a good and consistent standard, will only be maintained if you are doing it on a regular basis.

For instance if you have failed a driving test several months or maybe even years ago, it will take you a little bit longer to remember the basics of MSPSL(Mirror Signal Position Speed Look), but once that routine has been re-introduced, you will soon be progressing.

If you are a beginner and are just starting on your road to becoming a driver, then you will need to cover the basics of how to use the controls of the car, then to move off and stop, after that how to turn left and right into a side road then you should progress onto emerging at junctions from minor to major. These are the very basics and should be covered within the first few hours.

After several more days you should now be at the partly trained stage. You will have covered all the basics of car control and you should now be progressing onto slightly more demanding road systems and junctions, such as roundabouts main roads and gradually moving off the beginner nursery routes into busier area’s. Your intensive driving instructor should now be ramping up the pace and also introducing you to the reverse manoeuvres, such as turn in the road, reverse parking, reverse into a side roads.  You could potentially be asked to carry out two of these four manoeuvres for you practical driving test, as well as an emergency stop, the latter if time permits.

After several more days of your intensive course your driving standard should now be at an independent stage. You should have reached this stage just before your practical test, a good time to peak. The road systems you should dealing with now are dual carriageways and complex junctions, higher speeds up to the national speed limit, which on these roads is potentially 70mph. You will be performing all types of driving independently such as route planning to and from different locations and dealing with all types of traffic conditions without the assistance of your instructor. 

A mock test should have been arranged by your instructor, prior to you taking the official practical test and this should have shown any weaknesses in your overall driving standard. If you’re mock test has not gone well or you have not reached an independent stage in your driving, then your instructor should suggest two options:

One: if time permits, plan for more training in order to concentrate on the areas that you are weak in.

Two: is to re-book your practical driving test for a later time, thus enabling more of option one.

The key to completing the course is to find a specialist organisation that can deliver an intensive course to you in the timescale that you need. Any good driving school would recommend an assessment lesson prior to commencing any course, which requires a large investment of money in a short period of time.  They should also have clear and easy to understand terms and conditions along with written code of conduct, if they don’t have either of these then go elsewhere.

How should I choose between?
First of all it might be helpful for you to know what is generally meant by these terms:

Normal - This is usually around 2 hours per week, in one lesson. The course usually lasting 2-4 months.

Semi-intensive – This means around 4-8 hours per week, with a course being completed in approximately 1-2 months.

Intensive - This is around 10-24 hours per week, with a course being completed in 1-3 weeks.

I hope this insight into the intensive driving course has been of assistance, and gives you a better idea of what you are heading into

Damien Burke

0800 234 6823

Blue School of Motoring