Not all driving schools are created equal.
However, their education is essential not only to obtain a driver's license but more generally to adopt good driving habits and limit the risk of accidents.
When we add to this the high price of this preparation - 1,800 euros on average -, it is better to put all your chances on your side to succeed in this learning the first time.
Teaching content
One principle should guide your choice: the density of learning. To maximize your chances of obtaining your license, it is essential to comply with several Highway Code lessons per week then, during driving training, at least one weekly lesson. The ideal is to opt for a company close to his home or his place of study. As for the rigor of the training, it is assessed on online forums based on the opinions of former students, but also with the help of some information obtained before registration. It is important to choose a driving school that provides long time slots to revise its Code, to know if there is a referent instructor per student or what is the waiting period for taking the exam.The success rate of the establishment may also come into play, although it should be viewed with caution.
Moreover, insofar as driving schools freely set their prices, it is necessary to compare several offers.
In the event of the first pass of the license, prefer a price simulation for 30 hours of driving, since the basic package is generally not sufficient to acquire all the fundamental reflexes behind the wheel.
Another element not to be overlooked: the condition of the vehicles, which must be recent and in good working order.
Finally, given the financial investment that this learning represents, it would be a shame if the company went bankrupt after your payment.
A quality label
The government has implemented a certification in order to guide the choice of users towards the best structures. Called “Quality Driving School”, this label came into effect in March 2021 and takes into account around twenty criteria to ensure that the establishment provides quality training and disseminates clear and precise information. Personalized support, transparent prices, financial security in the event of business failure, as well as the collection and publication of opinions and feedback from students are notably part of the commitments made by these structures. Go to Autoecoles.securite-routiere.gouv.fr to consult the interactive map of labeled driving schools.
In order to stand out, these schools also have exclusivity on certain services.
They are thus the only ones to have the right to offer additional one-day training called “post-license”.
And if you passed your exam on an automatic car, you will be able to drive a manual transmission car by taking a 7-hour training course at one of these establishments.
The same goes for holders of the B license who wish to train in driving a vehicle hitched to a trailer.
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