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nini
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 07 Feb 2012 : 13:40:46
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Hello Everyone ,
Can anyone Help me which driving centre is good ,Bishops stortford or stevenage ?? i took 5 lessons on each place on trial and both instructors are good but not sure about driving centre ,i think its 45% passing rate in bishops and 39% in stevenage ,what you suggest ,please share your experiences???? |
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Flatcat
Junior Member
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2012 : 15:46:10
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My son took his test at Borehamwood. This was recommended by his driving instructor and he passed first time. He was advised to avoid Stevenage........they have no loos amongst other things ! Don't know about Bishop's Stortford test centre. Borehamwood has a high pass rate apparently.
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nini
Junior Member
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2012 : 18:07:06
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| thankyou flatcat |
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Scottman
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1762 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2012 : 18:09:12
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| The usual advice is that the driving conditions are better around Stevenage - planned road systems etc. Stortford is a big of a challenge with old streets and some steep hills. A better test of driving skills therefore ! |
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mb1
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
2144 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2012 : 20:51:45
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| In my day (which is a while ago) the advice was that Stevenage was an easier drive but the testers were harder on you; Stortford was a harder drive and the testers went a bit easier on you. That said I failed in Stortford and passed in Leeds! |
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kevinyeah
Senior Member
United Kingdom
570 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2012 : 00:06:32
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| Stevenage. Avoid Stortford due to hills..! |
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Andy B
Moderator
New Zealand
3159 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2012 : 08:13:25
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| Is there not Harlow too? If you are good enough they will pass you anywhere!! |
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nini
Junior Member
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2012 : 16:11:57
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| Thankyou everyone ,thats a good point if i am a good driver ,centres doesn't matter . so i should prefer stevenage ,and instructor is also offering me 520£ for 30 lessons .i think its a good offer . |
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Flatcat
Junior Member
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2012 : 05:38:54
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| That's a very good price for lessons Nini. My son found it beneficial to have double lessons. He felt that an hour wasn't long enough. Good luck and happy motoring |
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John_D
Average Member
United Kingdom
188 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2012 : 12:06:35
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How much? When I learnt to drive (rather a long time ago I admit) I paid 27 shillings and sixpence (£1.37 in new money) an hour with BSM for my 12 lessons :0)
But there again I could buy 4 gallons of fivestar (101 octane) petrol and still get change out of £1 then as well :0) |
Edited by - John_D on 09 Feb 2012 12:09:59 |
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Warewolf
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1456 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2012 : 12:37:12
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An average of £25 per hour these days!
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nini
Junior Member
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2012 : 14:22:02
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| I have booked my test in April in Bishops ,as i feel it quite easy to drive then stevenage ,don't know why??well offer is same.Thankyou all of you ,need some Good wishes as well. |
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Pat-H
WoLFer
United Kingdom
2404 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2012 : 15:00:23
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quote:
Originally posted by nini
I have booked my test in April in Bishops ,as i feel it quite easy to drive then stevenage ,don't know why??well offer is same.Thankyou all of you ,need some Good wishes as well.
My daughter has her test there in March so I'll know after that how easy it is.... |
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Scottman
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1762 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2012 : 15:25:16
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Originally posted by John_D
How much? When I learnt to drive (rather a long time ago I admit) I paid 27 shillings and sixpence (£1.37 in new money) an hour with BSM for my 12 lessons :0)
But there again I could buy 4 gallons of fivestar (101 octane) petrol and still get change out of £1 then as well :0)
You made me smile, John D. I used to get 4 gallons and a pint of oil for the £1 2 shillings I earned each week delivering the Sunday newspapers. The car needed both and I had about 88 miles of motoring to ration through the week ! And, to put this back on topic, that was after seven lessons to pass the test ! |
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Joost
Average Member
107 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2012 : 18:56:14
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As many as 7 lessons !
Only had 2 lessons, he told me that I didn't need any more and he was right, I passed first go  |
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Scottman
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
1762 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2012 : 19:19:31
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I know - I was a terrible slow learner ....
And, yes, WickedMan, I still am ..... |
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nini
Junior Member
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 10 Feb 2012 : 19:51:46
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yes Part-H i'll wait to hear from you about your Daughter's test.
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nini
Junior Member
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2012 : 20:04:08
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| Yuppie.... i have passed my Driving test ,but not in 1 go ;) |
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RichardH
Average Member
United Kingdom
381 Posts |
Posted - 24 May 2012 : 20:43:18
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| Well done! |
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