Please read Ts & Cs Carefully

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Please read Ts & Cs Carefully *

No waiting lists, all one to one lessons. Andy Akehurst sole owner, Grade A instructor. Established 2000, structured lessons, with emailed progress sheets.

🚗 Terms & Conditions – Swift Driver Training

Last updated: [19/4/26]

These Terms & Conditions apply to all driving lessons provided by Swift Driver Training. By booking a lesson, you agree to the following:

1. Lessons & Bookings

  • Lessons can be booked via the website, phone, or message.

  • A lesson is only confirmed once it has been agreed and scheduled.

  • Lesson durations will be agreed in advance (e.g. 1 hour, 1.5 hours, other).

2. Payment

  • Lessons are charged on a pay-as-you-go basis.

  • Payment must be made before or at the start of each lesson, unless otherwise agreed.

  • Payments can be made by bank transfer or cash (can preferred if possible)

  • Failure to pay may result in future lessons being refused.

3. Cancellations & Notice

  • A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or rearrange a lesson.

  • If less than 24 hours’ notice is given, the full lesson fee maybe be charged.

  • If you are late, the lesson will still end at the scheduled time.

4. Missed Lessons (No-Shows)

  • If you do not attend a scheduled lesson, the full lesson fee will be charged.

  • Repeated missed lessons may result in refusal of future bookings.

5. Instructor Cancellations

  • If your instructor needs to cancel, as much notice as possible will be given.

  • The lesson will be rearranged at no extra cost.

6. Pupil Responsibilities

You must:

  • Hold a valid UK provisional or full driving licence.

  • Meet the legal eyesight requirements. (DVSA Rules)

  • Inform your instructor of any medical conditions affecting your driving.

  • Wear suitable footwear for driving.

7. Fitness to Drive

  • Lessons will not take place if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  • If this applies, the lesson will be cancelled and charged in full.

8. Instructor Responsibilities

  • Your instructor will be fully qualified or approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

  • Lessons will be conducted safely and professionally.

  • The instructor may end a lesson early if safety is compromised.

9. Driving Tests & Use of Instructor’s Vehicle

  • Pupils are responsible for booking their own driving test with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

  • Booking a driving test does not guarantee the use of the instructor’s vehicle.

  • The instructor will only allow use of their vehicle for a driving test if:

    • You have reached a suitable test standard, and

    • The instructor confirms you are safe and ready

  • The instructor reserves the full right to refuse use of their vehicle for a driving test if they believe:

    • You are not test-ready

    • There are safety concerns

    • You are unlikely to meet the required standard

  • This decision is final and made in the interest of safety.

  • If permission to use the vehicle is refused:

    • This does not make the instructor liable for any test fees or losses

    • It remains your responsibility to rearrange your test if needed

10. Delays & Traffic

  • Lessons may be affected by traffic, weather, or other unforeseen events.

  • No liability is accepted for delays outside the instructor’s control.

11. Liability

  • You are responsible for your actions while driving.

  • Swift Driver Training is not liable for:

    • Driving test changes or cancellations by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

    • Delays beyond our control

    • Costs resulting from missed lessons

12. Data Protection

  • Your personal information is used only for booking and communication.

  • It will not be shared without your consent.

13. Changes to Terms

  • These Terms may be updated at any time.

  • The latest version will always appear on the website.

✔️ Agreement

By booking and attending lessons with Swift Driver Training, you confirm that you have read and agree to these Terms & Conditions.