FAQs - Instructor training
- Why is the Galley Driving School now training Driving Instructors?
- Why is this?
- What does Galley Driving do that is different?
- How long does the training take?
- Do I have to travel to any training?
- How come the pass rate is so low?
- As you are a Driving School do I have to sign a franchise agreement before I take my training?
- Why is your cost slightly higher than most?
- Will I make a good return on my outlay?
Why is the Galley Driving School now training Driving Instructors?
We are now training Driving Instructors because of the poor standard we have previously encountered from other training establishments.
Why is this?
They sell only 40 hour part 3 courses (and then try to top this up with selling another 20 hours so you qualify for a trainee licence) which means mostly they look at and keep to the Instructional Ability examination and train to pass this exam rather than teach the skills needed for day to day working as a driving instructor. Training for dual carriageways, roundabouts and country roads is overlooked.
What does Galley Driving do that is different?
All of our practical training comes with unlimited number of hours training and is done in car and on a 1 to 1 basis. We have found that trainees tend to be reserved when watched by others, too afraid to look foolish, hold back and tend to refrain from asking questions if they do not understand the subject. We also believe that classroom training rarely works as learner driver faults can arise differently in any given situation.
How long does the training take?
We can not give an answer to this question as there is no answer. It can depend on the trainees circumstances, do they train around their current employment etc. It can also depend on the practical test waiting list. Actually, there are too many obstacles to list.
Do I have to travel to any training?
Maybe for the part 2 but all part 3 training is carried out in the trainees' local area.
How come the pass rate is so low?
When training is limited to a certain number of hours when all people learn at different speed the probability of passing is bound to be low. If training establishments gave unlimited hours of lesson then you would probably see a different outcome.
As you are a Driving School do I have to sign a franchise agreement before I take my training?
No. Although we would like to assume all our trainees will join this company, we operate the Learner driver training arm separately. This gives the trainees more freedom of choice.
Why is your cost slightly higher than most?
Because the basic price is higher it actually does not mean we are more expensive overall. Firstly we don't sell 40 hour courses then point you in the direction of the trainee license which means you need to pay for another 20 hours on top. This could cost between £500 and £800 extra. This does not include the trainee license fee either. Secondly we train 1 to 1 so there is only you and the trainer in the vehicle, not another or sometimes more in the back waiting their turn.
Will I make a good return on my outlay?
As with all business ventures there is a risk but most of the instructors who have been franchised to us have done very well.