I am writing to thank the school for providing me with the skills to pass my driving test.
Having failed my driving test twice thirteen years ago and having not been behind the wheel since, I was quite wary about trying again. But my instructor, Martin, made me feel completely at ease. The course had more structure than my lessons years ago and, I have to say, the professionalism and manner in which Martin teaches had me wishing I'd been able to learn from someone like him from the start. I think he must be the most patient person I have met!”
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Driving Schools Chiswick
We are delighted to be able to serve the area of Driving Schools Chiswick with both automatic and manual driving lessons. Please see the information below which is intended to help develop your key driving competencies further. It has been provided by our fully DSA-licensed driving instructors.
Areas to do controls/Moving off & Stopping
Devonshire Mews is the perfect road to practice the basics of driving such as moving off and stopping. It is a very quiet street where the student can also get to grips with the controls of the car.
Left/Right turns and emerging at T-Junctions
Affinity Driving School recommends the following circuit for carrying out turns and emerging at T-junctions:
Begin on Chiswick High Road, heading towards King Street (which Chiswick High Road becomes). Take the right hand turn onto Duke Road and continue along until you reach Fraser Street. Once you are on Fraser Street, take the first left onto Dale Street and then the second left onto Reckitt Road. At the end of this road turn right which brings you back onto Duke Road. Continue along Duke Road until you arrive back onto Chiswick High Road.
This circuit provides a tried and tested method for allowing you to practice steering, MSPSL and peep and creep techniques.
Meeting Traffic
When two cars meet and yet there is only room for one to pass, this is known as meeting traffic. The body language of the other car is key to knowing how to proceed. Alwyn Avenue is a good street where the student can gain an understanding of this.
Roundabouts
Wellesley Road, Walpole Gardens, Heathfield Terrace and Sutton Lane all meet at a roundabout where the student can practice and get a good understanding of how to negotiate and cross them safely. Priorities, positioning and the appropriate signals to use can be practiced here.
Pedestrian Crossings and use of Signals
For the student to get practice negotiating pedestrian crossings, practice driving up and down Chiswick High Road as there are a variety to be found here.
Areas to do Maneuvers
Sharon Road is ideal for practicing a turn in the road and parallel parking. For reversing around a corner, try the corner of Sharon Road and Alwyn Avenue.
