Callan's Driving School ...What You Can Expect!
What We Do?
Many of our pupils come to us with varying degrees of theory or driving experience, some may have none at all, others have the basics or concept of driving, some may understand vehicle controls. Whatever your current experience, we endeavor to build upon the experience you have and instill the ability and confidence necessary to become a safe driver for life, and not to simply pass the driving test. In addition we will impart the RSA's EDT driver syllabus from commencement to completion, we can even act as your sponsor while teaching you at the same time.
Theory Training (in Your Home, Workplace or Office)
Beginning the learning process can seem to be daunting, however it doesn't need to be, by following our easy to learn process, through the recommended reading and availing of our home theory tuition classes which are designed around you? All we need is a quite room in your home, a table and chairs and you of course! We will teach you through the use of modern teaching aids, for example, the Theory Test Book, The Colourfile Professional, a visual teaching aid, The Irish Road Sign Trainer, The Theory Test Book, The Rules of the Road and our Pupil Lesson Handouts etc.,
What to Do Now?
Call us to book in your Home Theory Class. You can book in from one to three hours training sessions. We will call to your home or office and undertake theory training class, incorporating the above syllabus and get you ready for your theory test. Having completed successfully this course and pass your theory test we will commence practical driving lessons incorporating the legally required EDT lessons, we can even act as your sponsor!
Our Training Incorporates:
Rules of the Road, Road Signage and Traffic Regulations / The Law and You / Owning a Car/ The Requirements and Procedures / Driver Alertness/Awareness/ Driver Attitudes/ Driver Responses & Vehicle Separation Distances/ Think, Reaction and Overall Vehicle Braking Distances/ Driver Impairments/ Driver Perception/ Driver Judgement/ Driver Decisions / Explanations on Vulnerable Road Users/ Use of Different Vehicle Types/ Driving on Different Road Types/ Different Road Conditions, Road Types and Characteristics/ Legal Driving Documents/ Accidents/ Vehicle & Passenger Safety/ Vehicle Loading/ Basic Vehicle Mechanics/ Vehicle Safety Equipment/ Statutory Requirements/ Theory Test/ Driving Test and much more ….
The 10 Most Common Reasons for Driving Test Failure (in no particular order)
1. Observation at junctions – ineffective observation and judgement
2. Reverse parking – ineffective observation and/or a lack of accuracy
3. Use of mirrors – not checking or not acting on information
4. Reversing round a corner – ineffective observation or lack of accuracy
5. Incorrect use of signals – not cancelling or giving misleading signals.
6. Moving away safely – ineffective observations
7. Incorrect positioning on the road - particularly at roundabouts or on bends
8. Lack of steering control – steering too early or too late
9. Incorrect position to turn right – at junctions and/or in one-way streets
10. Inappropriate speed – traveling too slowly or with too much hesitation, lack of
progress...
Many of our pupils come to us with varying degrees of theory or driving experience, some may have none at all, others have the basics or concept of driving, some may understand vehicle controls. Whatever your current experience, we endeavor to build upon the experience you have and instill the ability and confidence necessary to become a safe driver for life, and not to simply pass the driving test. In addition we will impart the RSA's EDT driver syllabus from commencement to completion, we can even act as your sponsor while teaching you at the same time.
Theory Training (in Your Home, Workplace or Office)
Beginning the learning process can seem to be daunting, however it doesn't need to be, by following our easy to learn process, through the recommended reading and availing of our home theory tuition classes which are designed around you? All we need is a quite room in your home, a table and chairs and you of course! We will teach you through the use of modern teaching aids, for example, the Theory Test Book, The Colourfile Professional, a visual teaching aid, The Irish Road Sign Trainer, The Theory Test Book, The Rules of the Road and our Pupil Lesson Handouts etc.,
What to Do Now?
Call us to book in your Home Theory Class. You can book in from one to three hours training sessions. We will call to your home or office and undertake theory training class, incorporating the above syllabus and get you ready for your theory test. Having completed successfully this course and pass your theory test we will commence practical driving lessons incorporating the legally required EDT lessons, we can even act as your sponsor!
Our Training Incorporates:
Rules of the Road, Road Signage and Traffic Regulations / The Law and You / Owning a Car/ The Requirements and Procedures / Driver Alertness/Awareness/ Driver Attitudes/ Driver Responses & Vehicle Separation Distances/ Think, Reaction and Overall Vehicle Braking Distances/ Driver Impairments/ Driver Perception/ Driver Judgement/ Driver Decisions / Explanations on Vulnerable Road Users/ Use of Different Vehicle Types/ Driving on Different Road Types/ Different Road Conditions, Road Types and Characteristics/ Legal Driving Documents/ Accidents/ Vehicle & Passenger Safety/ Vehicle Loading/ Basic Vehicle Mechanics/ Vehicle Safety Equipment/ Statutory Requirements/ Theory Test/ Driving Test and much more ….
The 10 Most Common Reasons for Driving Test Failure (in no particular order)
1. Observation at junctions – ineffective observation and judgement
2. Reverse parking – ineffective observation and/or a lack of accuracy
3. Use of mirrors – not checking or not acting on information
4. Reversing round a corner – ineffective observation or lack of accuracy
5. Incorrect use of signals – not cancelling or giving misleading signals.
6. Moving away safely – ineffective observations
7. Incorrect positioning on the road - particularly at roundabouts or on bends
8. Lack of steering control – steering too early or too late
9. Incorrect position to turn right – at junctions and/or in one-way streets
10. Inappropriate speed – traveling too slowly or with too much hesitation, lack of
progress...