Driving Lessons Edinburgh and Midlothian

1. The instructor shall make his services as an instructor available to the pupil for the sole purpose of giving the pupil driving tuition at the rate per lesson from time to time agreed.

2. The instructor shall have the right to substitute another suitable instructor for the purposes of giving all or any of the lessons if the instructor is not available for any reason whatsoever.

3. In the event that the instructor is unable to substitute another instructor for a specific appointment, or in the event of mechanical breakdown or other cause, the instructor reserves the right to rearrange the lesson to a time convenient to both parties.

4. The instructor will carry motor insurance covering the pupil whilst driving the tuition vehicle* when accompanied by an instructor or a DSA examiner.

* Where the client provides the vehicle, the client is responsible for providing adequate insurance cover for third party liability, training and test purposes.

5. The lesson shall be paid at the time of lesson being booked.

6. If the pupil fails to give the instructor a minimum of 24 hours notice cancelling any lessons, the pupil shall be liable for the lesson fee in respect of such lesson. All lessons must be paid in full at time of booking at least one lesson in advance.

7. The pupil agrees that they are duly licensed to drive the tuition vehicle. The pupil must inform the instructor immediately should their entitlement to drive change.

8. All driving test car hire fees must be paid 2 weeks in advance to reserve the car. In the event of a test being cancelled by the DSA the pupil must claim compensation for any loss directly from the DSA.

No part of this agreement affects the statutory rights of the customer.

ADI code of conduct

The instructor will at all times behave in a professional manner towards clients. Clients will be treated with respect and consideration. The instructor will try to avoid physical contact with the client except in an emergency or in the normal course of greeting. Whilst reserving the right to decide against giving tuition, the instructor will not act in any way which contravenes legislation on discrimination.

The instructor will safeguard and account for any monies paid in advance by the client in respect of driving lessons, test fees or for any other purpose and will make the details available on request. The instructor should provide clients with a written copy of there terms of business to include:

The instructor should check a client's entitlement to drive the vehicle and there ability to read a number plate at the statutory distance on the first lesson. When presenting a client for the practical driving test the instructor should check that the client has all the necessary documentation to enable them to take the test and that the vehicle is roadworthy. Instructors will advise clients when to apply for the theory and practical driving tests, taking into account local waiting times and forecast of the clients' potential for achieving the driving test pass standard. The instructor will not cancel or rearrange the driving test without the clients agreement. In the event of the instructors decision to withhold the use of the school car for the driving test , sufficient notice should be given to the client to avoid the loss of the DSA test fee. The instructor should at all times, to the best of his/her ability, endeavour to teach the client the correct driving skills according to DSA's recommended syllabus.