A driving instructor will have a grading issued by the DSA, this will range from 1 to 6 with 6 being the highest. It is possible for the instructor to have a low or no grading and still be very good. This is because grading is gained by the instructor taking a test. If the instructor does not have a high grade they may have just chosen not to take the test. This is something you ask them about.
Going that extra mile can prove to an insurance company that you're committed to being a safe driver. If you finish Pass Plus training, you might be able to get a reduced premium on your insurance.
From the age of 17, you have to pass the theory test. This must be passed before you get your provisional licence (4 types based on age and how you are being taught). If you fail the theory test twice, you must take 12 hours of theory lessons before attempting it again.
The DSA state on their website that it requires an average of 45 hours of professional driving lessons combined with 22 hours of private driving practice to pass today's driving test. In my experience the more "focused" private driving practice a person gets the less professional driving lessons they need and therefore will save you money. Given the average hourly driving lesson price is around 25.00GBP, if you multiply that by 45 it means your average person will spend around 1100GBP, not including any driving test fees. In the same way we have homework at school to expand on our knowledge of a subject, private driving lessons watford practice should do the same for driving skills. Driving is a practical skill so by its very nature it takes practice to get it right.
Other factors to avoid include harsh acceleration and sudden braking. Hard acceleration will get you nowhere fast and at best will cause your wheels to spin. It's best to accelerate slowly and keep your car in as high a gear as possible to avoid wheel spin and losing control. Sudden braking won't bring you to a halt but will driving lessons watford instead cause your brakes to lock and the car to slide and spin. If this happens, try to steer into the spin to avoid making the problem worse. It goes without saying you should allow a greater stopping distance on snow covered roads. In snowy conditions stopping distances are around ten times longer than normal so this gives you some idea of what you are dealing with. Rather than using the brakes, instead take your foot off the accelerator if you need to slow down.
If you find yourself unhappy with your instructor don't be afraid to discuss the issues with them. Good instructors are open to the fact that they can't please everybody all the time and will be appreciative of your feedback. If you still feel you're not getting the service you're paying for move instructors. It may be a bit of an issue in the short term but in the long term you could find yourself saving money. If you don't enjoy the lessons then you won't learn anything which is a waste of money!
Bear in mind the above issues when you take your Practical Driving Test. The national pass rate at the moment is a lowly 43%. With a decent instructor and a few hours private practice each week you should reach test success. Good luck.