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I learn to drive comfortably under the guidance of affinity driving school

My first experience with Suresh Dharmarajan as my driving instructor with Affinity Driving School removed any doubts from my mind whether I would be able to learn to drive. Although professionalism is practised throughout he still manages to make you feel comfortable, confident and motivated to learn and move on to the next skill required to pass the driving test.

Arlene Charles-Boateng, Streatham, London

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Driving Schools Barnes & Driving Lessons Barnes, SW13

We are delighted to be able to serve the area of Barnes (SW13) with both automatic and manual driving lessons. Please see the information below, which is intended to help develop your key driving competencies further. This has been provided by our fully DSA-licensed driving instructors.

Areas to do controls/Moving off & Stopping

Lowther Road is perfect for learning the basics of the controls, moving off and stopping.

Left/Right turns and emerging at T-Junctions

The circuit we recommend for this begins on Barnes Avenue, then left on to Boileau Road, which is followed around to the left and on to Nowell Road. At the end of Nowell the road merges left onto Kilmington Road, and then you must take a right onto Stillingfleet Road. From here a left will take you back onto Barnes Avenue. Steering, MSPSL and Peep and Creep techniques can be practiced here.

Crossroads

Station Road, Mill Hill road and Rocks Lane all have crossroads from which the student can learn about priorities and the extra observation required at crossroads. Handling right-to-right crossroads can be illustrated here also.

Roundabouts

Where Verdun Road and Barnes Avenue meet is a perfect roundabout for the student to gain more experience. Priorities, positioning and correct signaling can be illustrated here.

Pedestrian Crossings and use of Signals

Upper Richmond Road contains a variety of different crossings and signals on which to demonstrate the necessary rules for each. This route also allows planning issues to be addressed.

Areas to do maneuvers

Where Suffolk Road meets either Parke or Berkeley road is perfect for practicing the maneuver of reversing around a corner. Additionally Suffolk Road is ideal for parallel parking, and Barnes Avenue for the turn in the road.

Affinity Driving School covers Driving Lessons Barnes (SW13) and surrounding areas.

Additionally we provide motorway and night time driving lessons as well as theory and hazard perception.

If you are looking for expert driving tuition in Barnes (SW13) , contact us now for more information.

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