The one drawback of this job is the fact that the better you are at your job, the quicker pupils pass their test and so you have to keep going out searching for fresh leads to new pupils.
I know some driving schools who say that you have to pass 3 mock tests before you are allowed to book a practical test which then takes 6-8 weeks, these are often the schools that insist on 2 hour lessons and are the most expensive.
By my calculation that means that when they have proven that they are ready to take their test they still have to fork out for another 10-12 hours at about £25 per hour so that is an extra £250 to £300 it will cost them. Is it just me or does this seems slightly unethical?
I think my system takes more judgement and co-operation. A mock test lets the pupil know what standard the examiners are looking for and so we discuss what is needed. When they are nearly ready I give them another mock and based on that we decide whether to go ahead and book a test for 8 weeks time, the earlier you book the more choice you get of times and dates. They book their test on the understanding that if I believe they are not quite ready with 3 weeks to go we will re-schedule the test. This gives the pupil a certain amount of say in their progress and goals but also does not make them take more lessons than they need.
Oh well, horses for courses I suppose...
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