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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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07947 16****


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Mon - Thu: 07:45-17:00
Fri: 07:45-15:00
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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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209 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 86th out of 1,100 UK Driving Instructors

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Ellie Mills
Sheffield
Couldn’t recommend him enough, he helped me pass first time! Andy is very friendly, patient and helped with my confidence in driving. Cant thank him enough.
Benjamin Devonport
Sheffield
I recommend Andy as a driving instructor. I passed first time with only 2 minor marks. I have had three instructors and I can confidently say Andy was the best one. Andy is very calm and friendly and I really enjoyed our lessons.
Kathryn Downing
Sheffield
I have been having lessons with Andy for just over a year and have recently passed my driving test the first time around, which I never thought I'd do! I am Autistic and have ADHD and Andys method of teaching has been very well suited to my way of thinking. He always asks how I'm doing at the start of each lesson to see if we are good to go ahead with his plans for the lesson or if it needs adapting/changing at all to suit my capabilities better on that day. I hear so many stories from friends and family about their own lessons and instructors and I am always so surprised by the negative things they say, as that hasn't been my experience at all! I have been very lucky and clearly picked the right instructor from the get go! I highly reccommend Andy!
Brooke F
Sheffield
Would recommend to everyone, very patient and calm and helpful! Passed my test first time with only 3 faults! Very pleased, thank you Andy.
Tristan Edwards
Sheffield
I passed quickly and with only three faults on my test. Extremely pleased with the instructor quality and would recommend to freinds and family.
Theo Nichols
Sheffield
Andy is an amazing instructor, he was very patient and helpful while I was learning. I would definitely recommend to others.
Connor Langford Br...
Sheffield
Where do I start… Andy has been absolutely brilliant. After a headache with a different instructor he got me through the test with a close to clean sheet. Explained everything I could improve on perfectly from start to finish. Could not recommend him enough! Thank you Andy!
Peter Riordan
Sheffield
Andy’s great, really helpful and patient. Definitely recommend helped me settle nerves especially on the day of test.
Olivia Fothergill
Sheffield
I absolutely loved my lessons with Andy. He was calm and supportive and I passed first time! I have already recommended him to a lot of people and will definitely continue onto my Pass Plus course with him. Thanks so much Andy! :).
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.
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