A2B Driving School Welcomes You

A2B Driving School Instructor Spotlight

Ian Davies ADI 

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i have an approved driving instructor for 20 years.

i started when i lived in Cardiff, and i moved to Swansea 10 years ago. 

New Course Schedule Announced

We are happy to announce our new course schedules.
All our courses have been totally revamped and redesigned that runs in line with the new changes to the DVSA test and new driving rules.

10 Essential Tips for Beginners

• GIVE YOURSELF A HEAD START. It pays to know the basics before your first lesson. The chances are that someone close to you owns a car, so get them to show you the key parts before your first lesson. Knowing your way around a vehicle beforehand might make it easier when your instructor comes to explain to you how to drive a car.

• CHOOSE THE RIGHT TRANSMISSION.  Although people are encouraged to at least try to learn to drive in a manual car, it is not for everybody. Many people now opt to learn to drive in an automatic cars which can be more convenient and even more fuel efficient than manual cars. But just be aware that if you get an automatic driving license, you will not be permitted to drive a manual car.

• BLOCK BOOK YOUR LESSONS.  No minimum number of lessons are required to pass your test and there is no fixed time frame for learning to drive. Most people spread their driving lessons out over several months but you can also take an intensive driving course if your budget allows. If you decide to spread out your lessons, we suggest block booking them with at least one or two lessons per week for weeks in advance. This way you’ll remember more going into each lesson and you won’t have to worry about the availability of your instructor. Some instructors may also offer a discount for block booking.

• SHOP AROUND FOR AN INSTRUCTOR. Choosing the right instructor is crucial to how quickly you learn. Don’t just go with the first instructor you find. Ring around the big driving schools and local approved driving instructors and question them on their prices, qualifications, experience and track record. Word of mouth from people you trust is usually a good way of choosing an instructor. But, if you’re really not happy with your instructor, don’t be afraid to switch. It could save you time and money in the long run.

• LISTEN TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR. Professional driving instructors know exactly what examiners look for during a practical driving test. Therefore, their advice and methods on aspects such as mirror checks and speed are invaluable.  Even though their advice will likely be different to what you have observed as a passenger from other drivers.

• BUY YOUR OWN CAR TO PRACTISE IN. Buying a used car to practise in between lessons can help you learn and pass your driving test quicker. But it’s important to note that, until you pass your driving test, you must be accompanied by someone over 21 who has had a full driving licence for at least three years. Additionally, it’s crucial you practise in exactly the same way as taught by your instructor to avoid picking up bad habits.Also, make sure you shop around for the best learner driver car insurance deals and check out our tips on what to look for when buying a car

• STUDY THE THEORY FROM THE START. Learner drivers are unable to take their practical driving test until they have passed their driving theory test. Your instructor should give you some theory learning resources once you understand the basics of driving. But there are plenty of great additional materials you can access whenever you like online, including a practice theory test based on the real thing. It won’t hurt to learn the theory from the start in your own time. It can only benefit your road knowledge and chances of passing.

• LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES. Mistakes are inevitable but you shouldn’t dwell on them. Whether it be stalling the vehicle under pressure or getting a manoeuvre wrong, it is important to remain calm in these situations and not to worry about what other drivers think. Just like you, they have been in exactly the same situation and should fully empathise. Some mistakes will also go unpunished on driving tests providing you rectify them and react in a safe and proper way. Practise responding in a calm way.

• PERSEVERE. Don’t beat yourself up if you fail once or even multiple times. Take any feedback on board so you won’t make the same mistake next time. Also book your next test right away. Leaving it too long between tests may result in you forgetting certain things and end up costing you more money on further lessons and tests.

• USE WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNT AFTER YOU PASS. When you pass your test, the learning continues. You’ll face new situations all the time, such as motorways, city centre driving and tight parking. Therefore, it’s important you do not dismiss all you have learnt and that you approach each new situation with the same careful thinking and execution taught by your instructor. 

A2B Course Price List

• Beginners Driving Course -     £920.00

       this is a 40 hour course designed for 

       complete beginner with NO previous

       experience and includes 1 practical

       driving test.

• Intermediate Driving Course - £598.00

      this ​is a 25 hour course designed for

      those who have had at least 10-15

      hours previous experience and

      includes 1 practical driving test.

• Intensive Driving School - the price depends on the hours for course.

      an example of our most popular

      intensive course is 25 hours, which

      includes 1 practical driving test.​

      (all intensive courses are

      conducted over a 1 or 2 week

      period with the test on the last day

      of the course)

• Hourly Lesson Price - 

       1 hour  lesson = £23​

       2 hour lesson = £45

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• Swansea University Student Discount-

                £21 per hour

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