Drive By Knight.

Terms and Conditions

For driving tuition given by a Drive By Knight Instructor or franchised instructor (the Instructor), it is hereby agreed that:

1.The Instructor will provide driving instruction for the pupil at the agreed rates and times. The cost of driving lessons will have been clearly explained upon first contact with Drive By Knight and again at the beginning of the first lesson.

2. All Drive By Knight Driving Instructors will behave in a professional manner towards clients at all times. The instructor will avoid physical contact with a client except in an emergency or in the normal course of greeting. Whilst reserving the right to decide against giving tuition, the instructor will not act in any manner which contravenes legislation on discrimination or the Driving Standards Agency (D.S.A.) Code of Practice for Approved Driving Instructors.

3. The Instructor reserves the right to substitute another Drive By Knight Instructor for any of the pupil’s lessons if required, or rearrange any lessons to a mutually convenient time without liability.

4. All bookings are made on the understanding that the School is not responsible for the postponement of training due to traffic conditions, adverse weather conditions, illness or mechanical breakdown. Drive By Knight cannot be held responsible for any costs incurred as a result of the postponement of any lessons, for whatever reason.

5. Any pupil may be refused a driving lesson if the Instructor has reason to believe that the pupil is under the influence of alcohol or drugs and the lesson will still be charged for at the full amount.

6. The Instructor may refuse to carry on giving a pupil driving lessons without notice if the Instructor is not satisfied with a pupil’s conduct or commitment throughout the lessons. A pupil may be refused entry into the driving school vehicle if they are wearing soiled clothing or muddy work boots and the lesson will still be charged for at the full amount.

7. Instructors will advise clients when to apply for their theory and practical driving tests. The instructor will not cancel or re-arrange a driving test without the client’s agreement. When presenting a client for the practical driving test, the instructor will ensure that the client has all the necessary documentation to enable the client to take the test and that the vehicle is roadworthy.

8. If a pupil has entered for a driving test and does not keep up to date with their lessons prior to the test, or if in the opinion of the Instructor the pupil is not safe to proceed with the test, the Instructor reserves the right to refuse the use of the tuition vehicle for the driving test. In which case the Instructor will not be liable for any loss of test fees.

9. Provided the pupil is in possession of a valid driving license and is accompanied by, or under the direction of a Driving Standards Agency A.D.I or approved DSA Examiner, all Drive By Knight cars are fully insured for tuition and driving tests.

10. The instructor will check a client’s entitlement to drive the vehicle and their ability to read a number plate at the statutory distance of 20.5 metres with the use of glasses or contact lenses if appropriate on the first lesson.

11. The instructor will make every effort to train you to the highest standard but can in no way be held liable for any errors you commit whilst driving and unaccompanied by your instructor either before, during or after a test pass.

12. The pupil will ensure that they hold the appropriate valid licence to drive the tuition vehicle.

13. Pupils must advise their instructor of any medication or prescription drugs they are taking that may affect their ability to drive safely before taking any lesson booked.

14. If a pupil is required to wear glasses or contact lenses whilst driving and he/she fails to wear them on a driving lesson, then the lesson will be cancelled with full charge to the pupil or parents.

15. The pupil will give the Instructor a minimum of 24 hours notice to cancel or change a lesson for no charge to occur(except courses), otherwise the lesson fee will be payable. If you fail to turn up for an appointment (Your instructor will wait at the agreed pickup point for 10 minutes only) and no cancellation notice was provided by you to the Instructor before the start of the lesson then the full charge of the lesson will be payable. If any lessons paid for in advance or with vouchers are cancelled within 24 hours, then the full amount of a lesson will be charged.

16. At the instructor’s discretion, any pupil who cancels lessons on three or more consecutive occasions may lose any future allocated time slots. This does not apply to any pre-arranged holiday cancellations or postponements.

17. The instructor must be notified of the date and time of a driving test self booked by the pupil at least 10 working days before the test date.

18. There is no refund on the pass course.

19. The course deposit is non refundable.

20. The remaining balance of the course must be paid at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the course if paying by cheque or credit card.   If paying by cheque, please make payable to G. Knight and send to our office.  If paying by cash, the balance must be paid on the start of the course.

21.Debit /credit cards are subject to a 4% surcharge per transaction using pay pal. There is no charge for bank transfers

22.Your practical test will be booked for you for the end of your course. (If this is not possible due to DSA timetable, we will book the first available test).

23.It is the pupils responsibility to notify us of any dates they cannot be available during their course. Drive by Knight will not be held responsible for any short notice tests that are booked if this condition is not complied with.

24.When an Intensive driving course has been booked and Drive by Knight has not been notified of cancellation or rearrangement within the 14 day cancellation period , the balance becomes payable and Drive by Knight will take all appropriate steps to collect this money.

25.The cost of the car for the driving test  is the same as the cost of the car for the lesson.  If a lesson is booked prior to the driving test , then a 2 hour fee would be payable.

All Drive By Knight pupils are bound by these terms and conditions.

Driving Lesson Voucher terms & conditions

1. Drive By Knight Block booking vouchers can only be used in association with Drive By Knight. Vouchers can only be used once, and must be surrendered at the time of your first lesson. Copies will not be accepted.

2. Drive By Knight Block booking vouchers offer a discount on services provided therefore are non-refundable in part, or whole.

3. Drive By Knight driving lesson vouchers are valid for one year. Once surrendered the Block booking vouchers are the property of Drive By Knight.

4. To use the voucher the bearer must hold a valid UK provisional licence (or a valid International licence that enables the bearer to take lessons in the UK), and this licence must be presented at the time of the first lesson.

5. Drive By Knight lesson vouchers are non replaceable if lost.

6. A voucher does not guarantee that Drive By Knight will accept the bearer as a pupil.

In purchasing or possessing an Drive By Knight voucher(s) you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions

        Refunds can only be given if Drive by Knight cannot provide an instructor for the course (exception for this is condition 12)

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