Terms and Conditionas

Please read the following notes carefully and for any reason you do not understand please feel free to discuss any of the below points with your instructor.

Lesson Fees

All prices will be cited at the time of booking and may be increased at any point in the future.

All payments for lessons are to be made via bank transfer by the Friday before the lesson. If payments are persistently late and or if the payments are not made by the Friday before the lesson, the lesson will be automatically cancelled, and the lesson slot will be given to another pupil.

Block Booked Lessons

When purchasing a block booking, if the pupil has a break in their lessons for more than 6 consecutive weeks, then the remainder of the block booked lessons will expire and the fee will be lost.

No refunds will be given if the pupil decides to leave Buckle Up Driving School for whatever reason.

Cancellations

48 hours notice must be given if the pupil is unable to keep the lesson booked otherwise the full lesson fee will be payable.

In addition, if cancellations persist the pupil may be required to pay on the day of booking ready for the next lesson. This will also be non-refundable even if 48 hours’ notice is given due to persistent cancellations.

Pick up and drop off for lessons

Once an agreed start and finish address is confirmed it cannot be changed. If the pupil then request a change of address the lesson may be shorted to cover the extra traveling time and cost.

Disclaimer

The pupil must declare any penalty points, convictions, or disqualifications to your driving instructor before you book and start your lesson.

Change in pupil’s circumstances and refunds

When the pupil agrees to lessons with Buckle Up Driving School if a pupil changes their circumstances for example changing their home address/start location, or frequent changes to their times and days for lessons for example they could do mornings in the week but can only then do Saturdays, or if any other circumstances change, Buckle Up Driving School cannot guarantee that these changes can be accommodated.

If a pupil changes their circumstances and cannot continue their lessons as normal, any offers bought will be non-refundable and the fee lost.

The pupil must finish their block of lessons at the address originally confirmed and at the original time slot agreed. If the pupil leaves as a result of their change in circumstance, any offers bought will be non-refundable and the fee lost.

Test Dates

All practical tests must be confirmed with the pupils instructor prior to booking the test. The pupil must confirm in writing i.e. via a text message, once the practical test is booked with the exact date and time. It is the pupil’s responsibility to bring all the correct documentation for the test day.

Buckle Up Driving School also reserve the right to refuse to take a pupil on a test if they feel the pupil is not ready to take the test.

Terminating lessons and use of a car for lessons and tests

Buckle Up Driving School reserves the right to terminate tuition of pupils at any point in time or for the pupil not to use the car for their test in the

following cases:

  • If your driving instructor had been negatively affected by the persistent cancelation of lessons or late payments for whatever reason.
  • If any outstanding lessons are not paid for.
  • For unreasonable conduct by the pupil or anyone connected with the pupil.
  • If the pupil proves unwilling to carry out instructions given.
  • If it is felt to be a danger to themselves, other road users, pedestrians, or the instructor.
  • If the pupils driving is below the driving test standard.
  • If the pupil does not take the required lessons needed and will not meet the test standard prior to their test.
  • If the pupil is under the influence of alcohol or any drugs including medical drugs prescribed by a doctor.
  • If the pupil is at all unwell and this would impair their driving in anyway.

If the pupil has taken less than 6 hours of driving lessons with Buckle Up Driving School, then we will not be able to take the pupil for your practical test.

Finally, Buckle Up Driving School reserves the right to terminate tuition of pupils for any unforeseen issues of a personal nature.

Liability

When making a booking and or a payment the pupil accepts that Buckle Up Driving Scholl is not liable for any costs, damages or losses caused or incurred if lessons or tests are cancelled by other parties. If Buckle Up Driving School cancels any lessons for any reason, then the lesson fee will be refunded.