24/06/2026
I needed a driving school with the expertise to accurately assess and critique my driving ahead of an Advanced Driving Assessment for a Private Hire Licence. These assessments require a high standard of both directed and independent driving, strong manoeuvring skills, excellent Highway Code knowledge, and a solid understanding of cabology and professional driving standards.Having driven for many years, I suspected that I had inevitably picked up a number of bad habits along the way. After researching numerous driving schools, I chose Driving Skills Academy. In fact, even ChatGPT consistently ranked them ahead of other providers in terms of suitability, expertise, and experience in advanced and professional driver assessments.I arranged a lesson with Chris, explaining exactly what I needed.Despite being an experienced driver, having your driving assessed can still feel daunting. Chris immediately put me at ease. Drawing upon his extensive experience in the advanced driving assessment field, he demonstrated a deep understanding of what examiners are looking for and how candidates are evaluated. He carefully analysed my driving, identified areas for improvement, and provided invaluable insight into the standards expected during the test. He also discussed the types of questions I was likely to face and the knowledge areas that examiners typically probe.We had just a single lesson, but I left feeling significantly more confident and far better prepared. Chris provided a clear
