driving lessons whilst at uni?

are any of you having driving lessons whilst at univeristy? ive jus paid for a semi-intensive course but the only earliest driving test date was 5th Oct so 2nd week of uni for me. so i think im gunna av my 2 weeks of intensive lessons are to begin few days before fresher week starts. i just wondered if it is realistic fitting in driving lessons whilst at uni

Reply 1

worried_mess

12

I have failed two driving tests this year and my theory runs out in Feb, so I am definitely taking lessons at uni. I may even take my test there, depending on whether I think it is any easier than it would be at home.

Im working part time to fund it, so it shouldnt damage my finances or anything...

Reply 2

kellywood_5

17

It might mean you can't do as many leisure activities or as much part time work as others, but you should still be able to do it, especially since the first few weeks probably won't be that intensive as far as studying goes.

Reply 3

funkymonkey

I took lessons whilst at uni......depending what uni u go to, BSM have a dedicated instructor from most unis, and can do you a fierly good deal....., but personally I wouldnt go with them. Try and get a local instructor......

as for available time, no worries, you'll have loads of time!

Reply 4

VVV1

You shouldnt have a problem with time as driving instructors will give lessons at weekends and evenings, so you shouldnt have any probs as you think you can afford it. My lessons were £18 an hour and that was 3 years ago, plus you may have double lessons nearer the time of the test. I think there was a bank offering a couple of free lessons when you open an account but I cant remember where.

Reply 5

john williams

15

The main problem with that i would guess, is the cost, as when i had lessons last yr i could pay for them with my job as i had no other expenses, but at uni it may be different. Also if your moving away you may encounter problems of new areas you wontbe aware of so may have to have more lessons?

Reply 6

Juno

20

I had a few lessons at uni and then had my test at home (I'd booked it before I'd gone and had already had lessons at home).

The only hard bit is finding an instructor who can work to your test deadline and can fit you in when you are free. While you won't have much work due you'll probably have lots of introductory talks and lectures and you don't want to start missing things so soon.

Reply 7

fabulous_darling

15

I'm definitely planning on carrying on with my lessons if/when I get to university in September. In fact, I'm going to start doing a bit of research on possible instructors later tonight. Luckily, my parents will continue to pay for the lessons, so money shouldn't be a problemo.

Reply 8

dimexi

16

I did all my driving tests at uni and I even passed at uni!! lol... Well what i tended to do was treat it as a lesiure activity .i.e. think of it as dedicating 2 hours in a day to some activity and since driving is not a strainous brain activity it worked out quite well..
I do have a couple of mates too who did their driving down at uni and they found it to be ok!! :smile:

Reply 9

undiscovered

13

I'm almost definitely carrying on with driving lessons at uni; it would be a shame to stop now, and I really like my lessons. I currently have a BSM instructor and he just told me to switch to BSM up in Nottingham (if I get in bla bla). Cost won't be a problem as my parents are paying for my lessons, and I shouldn't think time will be either. I am in no rush whatsoever to pass my test.

Reply 10

prospector60

1

im gonna be going to city uni in london in september thought id take lessons there. does any1 knw what its like to take lessons in central london and then possibly do a test???

Reply 11

dimexi

16

prospector60

im gonna be going to city uni in london in september thought id take lessons there. does any1 knw what its like to take lessons in central london and then possibly do a test???

Central London is rough and there are alot of inconsiderate drivers in london, but the up side is that, if you can cope with all the London mayhem.. you can cope anywhere.. be careful of the test centre which you choose in london by the way, i have heard a lot of bad things about the "wood green" test centre, i did some research on it and i found that it had the highest FAIL rate in the nation :eek:

, my driving instructor back then said they are usually under investigation most of the time (i.e. regarding practice and stuff)).. but otherwise and apart from the london crazy drivers, you should be ok.. dont be discouraged by them :wink:

it will help you in the long run.. :wink:

Reply 12

Madprof

12

-Sian-

I'm almost definitely carrying on with driving lessons at uni; it would be a shame to stop now, and I really like my lessons. I currently have a BSM instructor and he just told me to switch to BSM up in Nottingham (if I get in bla bla). Cost won't be a problem as my parents are paying for my lessons, and I shouldn't think time will be either. I am in no rush whatsoever to pass my test.

Your parents are paying? I'm so jealous! I guess I'll take lessons at uni or when I graduate as I can't see myself affording a car/insurance etc until I have a good job and have paid back at least some of my loan.

Reply 13

silent ninja

19

So why does the op need to drive? Most students dont drive and on the whole, they dont need to drive. It saves you a huge packet each year believe me.

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