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Many of the clients that we help have at one time or another been told that it is impossible to get their full driver’s licence in a short space of time. Friends and family who passed their tests many moons ago may think that an ongoing course of weekly lessons is unavoidable. Other driving schools often panic when asked if everything can be completed within a week or so and claim ” it can’t be done”. (LINK> “Why do an Intensive course (article)? <LINK )
However, at CarCaptain we do this all the time, all it takes is a bit of dedication on our behalf to ensure that your wish lists are fulfilled and deadlines met. (LINK> What we need to know to be able to plan and arrange your chance to get your licence within 14 days of having contacted us? <LINK)
All theory and practical driving tests in the UK are sold by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and all of these tests are invigilated over by an examiner employed by the DSA. Currently in London the average wait for a theory test is around three weeks, for a practical test this stretches to ten weeks. For anyone who wants to get their licence quickly finding a cancellation is a must because we are constantly in touch with the DSA either through the WEB or directly our staff are monitoring developments for other student requirements in similar situations. Of course cancellations can be booked by anyone but most of our clients do not have the time and resources that we have to be searching on the DSA’s website night and day, so we do it for them. At CarCaptain we have the benefit of knowing what is the best time of day to look for a last minute test, what test centres are busier than others and what areas are better to learn in. This means that we can always find our client a test, however much of a rush they are in. Just put us to the test!
To give you some idea of the process behind arranging a short notice (Fast Track) intensive course please see our guide below;
Step 1) You ring to inquire about our courses, we email you details of the course you are interested in and request the information we need from you to confirm your booking. You also pay a deposit (the amount depends on what length of course you are taking)
Step 2) We post you a copy of the highway code and a hazard perception CD ROM so that you can prepare for the theory test, this can be delivered the next working day and your theory test can be booked for as soon as two days time.
Step 2 CarCaptain) – At this point we will be periodically checking the theory test booking service for a last minute cancellation, tests become available all of the time due to people being unable to attend – also if there is an extremely high demand for tests the DSA very often create a few new ones to prevent a backlog.
Step 3) Once the theory test has been successfully passed we will concentrate on finding a practical test. You can start your lessons the day of your theory test if you would like to, this speeds up the process if you have a lot of hours to fit in before your desired practical exam date.
Step 3 CarCaptain) As soon as we receive the theory certificate number which you are given immediately after passing your theory test we start looking for a practical test cancellation. The DSA put many new tests on their online booking service very early in the morning and somebody from CarCaptain is always around to grab them – this is the time of day we find most of our late notice tests. Most cancellations are for 2-3 days time which gives you enough time to finish your course so that you are test ready. If you are not happy with the date we have found we will recommence our search and find you another one!
Lots of different circumstances warrant taking a last minute intensive course, sometimes jobs depend on it or our clients are only in the UK for a matter of days. Other times people have had enough of learning to drive and just want to get it over and done with. Last minute courses are very popular with business men and women who cannot afford to take more than a few days off work and with teenagers who want to get their licences’ during their half term holidays.
Whatever your situation we can definitely help you to get your licence in under two weeks. If you would like any further information on any of the courses please feel free to contact us;
Freephone – 0800 8600 186
Landline – 0207 099 1232
Mobile – 07825395128
Email – jennifer@carcaptain.com
or fill in our Web based inquiry form. (LINK> Find our WEB based inquiry form here. <LINK)
I found CarCaptain driving school on the internet and had a very positive first impression of them. The lady who answered the call described the courses and it was exactly what I had been looking for so I decided to go ahead with Carcaptain. I have a wife and young son so was eager to get my driving licence after many years of procrastinating, I arranged the course for the following week.
I had already taken a theory test and they found me a practical test within an hour of first contact. My lessons were arranged to begin on the next day & I immediately liked my instructor, he was very good and positive and offered good advice throughout the duration of the course.
Everything was a bit of a whirlwind & within a week of calling Carcaptain I had completed 11 hours of lessons & passed my test.
Each course that we offer can be tailored to suit your needs, to give you an idea of how it is possible to schedule a course please see our ‘step by step’ guide below;
1) Once you have decided that you would like to take an intensive driving course with CarCaptain we require a deposit, the amount of which depends upon which course you would like to do.
2) As soon as we have received your deposit we book your theory test for a date which is convenient for yourself, there is usually a 10-14 day wait for a theory test but if you are in a real rush booking a cancellation is always an option. Remember to give yourself time to revise though! We also mail your theory course material which consists of a highway code & a hazard perception CD ROM. It is possible to start your lessons before you have taken a theory exam. If you have already passed your theory test we skip straight to the practical test booking.
3) As soon as you have passed your theory test you are issued with a certificate which has a unique number on it, without this it is impossible to book a practical test. We will call you on the day of your test to get this number from you & then begin looking for a practical test straight away. This is when it is important for us to know when you would like to take your practical test.
4) If you have a specific date in mind for a practical test we will begin looking for a test on that date, if you just need a test as soon as possible we will search in all of your local test centres, if you would like a practical exam in the same week as your theory we will find one for you.
5) Once we have settled upon a practical test date which you are happy with we assign you to a driving instructor who then contacts you to arrange all of your lesson times, our courses can be spread over as little or as much time as you would like. Our instructors are happy to take you for up to seven hours of lessons per day or if you would prefer you can do as little as two hours per session. If you have already begun lessons with your instructor you are now at the final push before your test!
6) On the last day of your course you will take your driving test, your instructor will meet you an hour & a half before the test so that you can have some practice time to ‘warm up’. The practical exam lasts around 45 minutes & you will then be dropped back to your arranged meeting place.
At Carcaptain we have an 85% first time pass rate, this means that at the end of a test there is very good news for the majority of our clients. However, if you are unsuccessful it is not the end of the world, we can book you another test for as soon as you would like & we are happy to take into account your personal commitments.
Taking an intensive course with Carcaptain is a very personalised experience, if you have any requests or special requirements we will go out of way to satisfy them.
If you would like any further information on any of the courses which we offer please feel free to contact us;
Freephone – 0800 8600 186
Landline – 0207 099 1232
Mobile – 07825395128
Email – jennifer@carcaptain.com
Alternatively details of the courses are on our website: www.carcaptain.com
I found Carcaptain after searching intensive courses on Google, I thought the website was very profession but maybe could do with an upgrade! My enquiry was dealt with really well & every questions I had was answered in a way that I could understand. Carcaptain ticked all of the boxes, they were reasonably prices, friendly & professional. My course was booked according to my ‘wish list’ & I was put in touch with my instructor to arrange lessons. I was able to do this without a hitch but I thought my instructors diary could have been slightly better coordinated. However, my lessons went extremely well, my instructor was a fantastic teacher & really knew what he was doing. My test booking’s were professionally handled, within 5 days of ringing Carcaptain I had passed my theory & a week later I had completed my 23 hour course & taken my first practical test. I didn’t find driving the easiest thing in the world but I stuck it out & my instructor was consistently helpful & able to point out the areas we needed to work on. Although driving lessons are never cheap Carcaptain’s prices are lower than many & well worth the services you get in return.