'Driving Online' exclusively recommends driving tuition with the British School of Motoring (BSM).

BSM is the best known driving tuition services organisation in the United Kingdom. They provide a comprehensive range of learning programmes, ranging from intensive practical training for the driving test, to various qualified driver and advanced tuition.

Every year over 160,000 new learners of all ages enrol with some 3,100 instructors operating from more than a hundred high street BSM Centres in cities and towns across the UK.

Each of their learner driver courses has a structured learning programme using a 'Track Record'. This is the smart and proven way to learn successfully. Tuition is customised to the individual and there's no other learner in the car or any needless time-wasting. BSM sells itself on quality tuition. While lesson prices do vary from region to region there are discounts you should ask about, particularly when booking a block of tuition.

Even if you are under 17, but can comfortably reach the car's controls, you can begin learning to drive in one of our In-Centre Driving Simulatiors. Phone 08457 276 276 to check availability in your area.

Driver lessons are given in the latest model of environmentally friendly Vauxhall Corsa or Astra. These cars are very reliable and are particularly easy and comfortable to drive.

All their Centres have a 'Theory Online' facility. This includes computerised hazard perception training. Many Centres have a computerised driving simulator that is designed on the cockpit of a Vauxhall Corsa. It is ideal for both drivers who are learning from scratch and those starting a refresher course after a long period of not driving. It provides a very safe and controlled environment to go through the basics of car control and gain confidence before venturing onto public roads.

Through BSM's High Street Centres, you can apply for driving licences and tests. They'll also be able to help you with any enquiries you have on any aspect of driving tuition. Their up to date approach to customers and business management is reflected by their accreditation as 'Investors in People' (IIP).

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Their Driving Instructors receive a very high standard of in-house training (ISO 9001:2000 registered), leading to choice of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses including the BTEC Advanced Award: Developing Best Practice in Driving Instruction, as well as the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Driving Instruction.

BSM has a number of other specialist programmes including the Schools (Ignition & Signal); Motorcycle Rider Training and Mobility Programmes. The company also runs 'roadshows' and has an inter-active presence at the national Motor Show.

The company's history goes back to the earliest years of the motor car in 1910. When the founder Stanley Roberts established a 'Motoring' school, the content of the first driving lessons was as much about motor engineering and mechanics as it was driving. Starting with the 1930 road safety initiatives, including the introduction of a Highway Code and a Ministry of Transport Driving Test, the BSM has enjoyed official consultancy status with the government. Today, as the largest company of its kind in the world, they continue to actively campaign for improvements in road safety.

BSM is owned by an Avviva company, the Norwich Union. The business is part of the RAC Group (Royal Automobile Club), the oldest motoring organisation in the world. The RAC are a major motoring organisation very much dedicated to the needs of every driver. They are best known for their emergency breakdown service and also speak out on behalf of motorists on transport related issues.

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