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BLT - Driving Skills For Life

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5 Wortley Drive
Oughtibridge
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S35 0JH

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BLT (driving skills for life), is a well established Sheffield driving school with over twenty one years of experience helping pupils to pass the test and drive safely. Fully structured training keeps pupils on track and ensures maximum value. Using coaching methods it provides a supportive yet challenging approach. Over time pupils are helped to recognise their strengths and weaknesses and are shown the best way to accelerate progress. All training is based on individual's needs and priority is given in developing safe and responsible drivers as quickly and as efficiently as possible.

BLT promise to develop the individual's driving skills that they not only need to pass the test but to become a confident and economic driver thus saving pounds in years to come and help to ensure their safety and security on the road. While some test routes are shown the pupil will not become bored by driving around them every lesson, after all once they pass the test they may never drive on a test route again. To gain confidence they will be taken further away from home to experience as many different roads as they can and are likely to drive on after taking their test. For instance, if someone lives in Sheffield they may be taken to drive in Barnsley or Rotherham. A special extended lesson is given at no extra charge to do some more realistic and practical aspects of driving. These include route planning, visits to busy shopping areas and towns, the school/college run or a journey they are likely to take to work.

By following the syllabus developed by the Driving Standards Agency, the candidate will be helped to pass the theory, hazard perception test and the practical test. The Driving Standards Agency are the people who will be conducting the driving test so it pays to get the best driving tuition possible. The national first time pass rate for the practical test averages 47%. BLT 's current pass rates are 71.4 % first time, and 91.4 % combined first /second time passes. The remaining being third time or more. Unfortunately this is either due to a persons individual nervous disposition, or going for test against advice, thus failing repeatedly. Saying that, the candidate is only allowed to do the test if deemed safe to complete. In the case of a pupil considered unfit, or a danger, then the car will be withheld.

The firm delivers a variety of driving tuition to individuals, which are designed to enhance your driving abilities. With one to one tuition backed up with online learning, the business also has friendly personnel enabling clients to relax and succeed in their driving quest.

With being a sole trader you are guaranteed a one to one fully qualified instructor, BLT - Driving Skills For Life has over 19 years of experience, last recording at the very top end of a grade B, j( one mark from the the converted grade A) BLT is a member of professional bodies such as the register of DVSA approved instructor, Diamond Advanced Instructors Association, Learn Safe Drive Safe campaign, and The Driving Instructors Association.

BLT 's clients come from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, professions and locations. Every one is an individual and treat with the same attention but at the same time we attend to the individuals personal needs.
BLT 's great customer reviews show how dedicated we are to client success, and we are proud to boast a very high pass rate, being significantly higher than the national average. Not only are pass rates high, it is also the way in which clients pass too, with a large percentage only scoring very low minor marks.

Prices range as there is a block booking offer at £320 for 10hrs.
Individual Lesson prices are.
£33 for 1hr lesson. One hour lesson by arrangement only, normal lessons are a minimum of the following.
£49 for 90 min lesson.
£65 for two hour lesson.

THERE ARE NO ONE HOUR LESSONS.
However, ONE HOUR LESSONS CAN PRECEDE.
THE TEST as part of a two hour booking to include test hour, or by SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES at a price of £33.
Further discounts can be arranged for mini intensive courses.
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200 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 89th out of 1,150 UK Driving Instructors

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Mark Staniforth
Sheffield
Amazing time learning with Andy, managed to pass first time with only one minor mark, would absolutely recommend.
Dan Lewis
Sheffield
I had an excellent experience all round with Andy and was able to pass my test first time with only 3 minors. He is a great teacher - calm, patient and very knowledgeable. His prices are also very competitive, offering great value for money. I would recommend him to anyone.
Michael Auty
Sheffield
I couldn't be happier with my lessons with Andy. He's calm, patient and a pleasure to spend time with. I passed first time with no dramas and felt very confident going in to my test. I would highly recommend his services.
Lewis Brooks
Sheffield
Andy was an excellent driving instructor. He is very patient, calm and friendly. I was well set up to take the test but also to drive in a confident, able and conscientious way more generally.
Harriet Jones
Chapeltown
Andy is an amazing instructor and ensured all lessons were convenient. Would recommend to anyone.
Imogen Day
Sheffield
Andy is such a good teacher, really lovely and goes above and beyond to make sure you get lessons in at convenient times. 100% would recommend to anyone. Passed my test with a perfect drive thanks to him.
Lauren Marriott
Sheffield
Had a great experience with Andy with passing my driving test first time (only 3 minors! ) after learning from scratch. Andy has been very patient with me throughout the process and I never felt uncomfortable or that I was causing annoyance when making mistakes. Andy kept up good communication between lessons and made efforts to fulfil lessons even in adverse weather or bad traffic. He has been professional throughout and I would recommend his tuition to anyone.
Rebecca O'Neal
Sheffield
Andy has been such an amazing teacher, I’m so grateful. He is incredibly patient, calm and respectful. His lessons have really helped me with my confidence, as well as getting me through the test. I would recommend him to anyone.
Giannis Sentris
Sheffield
Andy is a super calm guy, really helps when in a stressful situation. Very flexible and super understanding. Should also mention the car he’s got is super nice and easy to drive, has auto parking which completely erases the issue of hill starts. Would highly recommend him if you want to pass.
Rhys Wragg
Sheffield
Definitely recommend, had other instructors in the past and no way near as helpful as Andy, very patient and knows his job inside out, thanks again!
Simon T
Sheffield
Andy is a great instructor. Very patient, calm and respectful, explains things clearly, and provides very well rounded lessons covering all the key areas. His prices are also very reasonable by Sheffield standards. I had narrowly failed a test with my previous instructor. Andy helped me identify the aspects of my driving which needed work and in about 20 hours of lessons I quickly improved some key areas that I felt hadn't clicked for me with my previous instructor. Andy not only helped me pass my test with only 3 minors but made me a better and more confident driver. Highly recommend.
Ford Bond-Rothwell
Sheffield
I had Andy as my instructor very helpful with and questions I had or if I was confused he would describe in a different way. Andy was really nice to speak with and a very patient. Couldn't have asked for a better instructor.
Zoe Mantzalos
Harrow
I had Andy as my instructor and he was an absolute pleasure to drive with. By far the best instructor I've had - very reliable and always on time, professional, easy to talk to, and builds your confidence in every lesson. I would highly recommend Andy to anyone, as he puts you at ease straight away. I already had my automatic licence and was wanting to upgrade to a manual, so I wanted to make sure I was ready for the test. I passed yesterday with a clean sheet and couldn't be happier.
Madeline Blunt
Sheffield
Andy’s a great instructor. Full of knowledge, very level headed and calm passenger. Made me feel super comfortable with the driving and lots of positive reinforcement. I passed first time, so he’s definitely doing something right!
Nell Hemmingifeld
Sheffield
Would highly recommend Andy as a driving instructor, picked up a couple lessons with him just before my test, as my previous instructor could not continue lessons, and found it to be very helpful. He’s really knowledgeable and a great teacher but also put in a lot of effort to make sure I had all the right information before my test despite only being my instructor for a short time.
Maisy Moorby
Sheffield
Switched to Andy two weeks before my test and made me feel really comfortable from the start. A lovely guy, had a few blocks of lessons and a couple of mock tests. Passed with only a few minor faults in which I’m really happy with! Thoroughly recommend! :-).
Morgan Smith
Sheffield
Found Andy on short notice after my driver instructor couldn’t do my lessons anymore due to an injury. He’s been great. The service and quality was incredible I would highly recommend. Morgan.
Aidan Bagley
Sheffield
5 stars across the board! Many thanks to BLT -Driving skills for Life and Andy for helping me learn to drive and pass the driving test. I have been with different driving schools and struggled with learning to drive before. But Andy's calm nature made this time a breeze. I Would 100% recommend BLT.
Libby Jones
Chapeltown
I started learning with Andy when I was 17 before the pandemic. Even after having to take a break of driving lessons due to Covid Andy helped me pick up from where we left off and helped me build my skills and confidence driving. Andy is really patient, kind and reassuring and is a fantastic instructor!
Natasha Williams
Sheffield
I’ve been learning how to drive on and off for 12 years now, and after 3 different instructors and many failed tests I had very nearly given up on hoping to pass my test at all. It had become a running joke in my family that it would never happen for me and I had resigned myself to simply being too nervous to pass my test. However, that all changed when I met Andy - he instantly put me at ease with his calm, patient teaching style and taught me to look at driving from a different perspective. Instead of rushing around, he taught me to plan ahead and anticipate what would happen on the road with plenty of time, which kept me focused and calm and I started to look forward to lessons and feel confident driving again. He is a genuinely friendly, approachable guy who still manages to be be professional and knowledgeable about all aspects of driving. Rates are incredibly reasonable at £35p/h and Andy always went out of his way to accommodate my not so flexible schedule. I took my test this week and managed to pass first time with him as my instructor, something I never expected to happen to me! If he can get me to pass, believe me he can do it with anybody. Would highly recommend to anyone, 5/5 stars!
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