Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Rugeley
Carol's School of Motoring has been delivering high-quality driving instruction in Staffordshire since 2015. As an approved driving instructor with the Driving Standards Agency, we maintain rigorous teaching standards through regular assessments. Our team includes qualified members of the Institute of Advanced Motorists who bring extensive experience to both novice and experienced drivers. We offer tailored tuition in modern dual-controlled vehicles, with flexible lesson durations and pick-up points across Rugeley, Stafford, and Cannock. Our comprehensive services include automatic and electric vehicle instruction, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses to enhance driving confidence.We prioritise student comfort with patient, door-to-door instruction and maintain a higher-than-average first-time pass rate. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalised support, ensuring learners develop safe driving habits and road awareness. The school invests in air-conditioned vehicles equipped with the latest safety features to create optimal learning environments. We provide hazard perception training and theory instruction to complement practical lessons, preparing students thoroughly for their tests. With a proven track record of success, we remain committed to delivering accessible, high-standard driving education across Staffordshire.
Services
Driving Lessons
Intensive Courses
Motorway Training
Pass Plus Courses
Refresher Courses
Automatic Lessons
Electric Vehicle Instruction
Hazard Perception Training
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Approved driving instructor with regular quality assessments
- Higher-than-average first-time pass rate demonstrated in testimonials
- Modern dual-controlled vehicles with air conditioning
- Flexible lesson durations and pick-up points available
- Specialist instruction for automatic and electric vehicles
Associations and certifications
- Driving Standards Agency
- Institute of Advanced Motorists
What people say
Patient and friendly instructors
Higher-than-average pass rates
Confidence-building approach
Experienced instructors
Modern dual-controlled vehicles
Services
Driving Lessons
Personalised driving instruction using modern dual-controlled vehicles with experienced instructors. Lessons focus on developing safe driving habits, road awareness, and test preparation. Available in 1-2 hour sessions tailored to individual learning needs.
Intensive Courses
Accelerated driving programs designed for rapid skill development. Structured lessons combine theory and practical training to prepare learners for tests within condensed timeframes while maintaining safety standards.
Pass Plus Training
Post-test training program improving hazard perception and advanced driving skills. Completing this course qualifies drivers for reduced motor insurance premiums while enhancing road safety awareness.
Automatic Lessons
Specialist instruction in automatic transmission vehicles using modern KIA XCEED and Nissan Leaf models. Ideal for learners preferring simplified gear operation while maintaining comprehensive driving skill development.
Refresher Courses
Targeted lessons for experienced drivers seeking to update skills or adapt to new road regulations. Focuses on modern driving techniques, confidence rebuilding, and compliance with current traffic laws.
Questions
What areas do you cover for driving lessons?
We provide driving instruction in Rugeley, Stafford, Cannock, and surrounding Staffordshire areas with flexible pick-up points.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons?
Yes, we offer automatic transmission lessons using modern KIA XCEED and 100% electric Nissan Leaf vehicles.
What's included in your Pass Plus training?
Our Pass Plus course covers advanced hazard perception, motorway driving, and night driving skills to improve road safety and qualify for insurance discounts.
How much do your driving lessons cost?
First lessons are free for new learners, while refresher lessons start at £10. Full pricing details are discussed during initial consultation.
Are your instructors qualified?
All instructors are approved by the Driving Standards Agency and members of the Institute of Advanced Motorists with regular quality assessments.
What vehicle types can I learn in?
We offer training in modern dual-controlled petrol, automatic, and 100% electric vehicles with air conditioning and latest safety features.
Reviews (6)
Sophie Webb
Nov 01, 2021
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Save your time, money and mental health by not booking with Carol. By far the worst driving instructor I have had by a mile! She was very rude, patronising and when I asked her questions she would reply in a belittling way which made me anxious to learn. I called her out on her behaviour which put her in place for about 10 minuets and then she went back to her aggressive self. Also I booked 20 hours through pass me fast scheme, which she then got my hours mixed up meaning I would have a remaining 4 hour lesson on my test day which I was not happy about! She slagged off her other students and went
Sheri Chaloner
Jan 14, 2021
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I had lessons recently with Carol. I had already had some lessons with another driving instructor, but had moved back to the area and hoped to finish them with Carol. I had a test booked relatively soon after starting with her. We had several two-hour lessons which cost 70, but we just drove around the same area each time, didnt do any maneuvers or well anything, I just drove around. The area we drove wasn't even near the test routes. I didnt feel like i learnt anything from Carol at all. She spoke about her cats and her ex husband and sat on her phone for most of the time. The only thing she
Run Wild With Me
Oct 02, 2020
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Critical:Communication,Professionalism,Quality
Booked lessons with Carol and she would always turn up late to lessons and wouldn't inform me until the last minute. When I would be driving she would be on the phone to people or texting/scrolling through Facebook. I felt like I wasn't making much progress in my lessons so I wouldn't recommend at all.
Booked lessons with Carol and she would always turn up late to lessons and wouldn't inform me until the last minute. When I would be driving she would be on the phone to people or texting/scrolling through Facebook. I felt like I wasn't making much progress in my lessons so I wouldn't recommend at all.
Charlotte Wilkins
Nov 28, 2019
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Whilst waiting for Carol on my first lesson I had to wait 40 minutes past the arranged time and when she arrived I was confused to see another student in the drivers seat? I presumed she lived in the same area as me but when she got into the back of the car I was even more puzzled, I have been learning to drive for just over a year so having someone in the back wasnt too bad for me but I can imagine for a new starting leaner driver this could be a very nerve wracking and uncomfortable experience, I then continued to drive the student home and then drove to pick someone else up, who we then drove
Jake Talbot
Nov 21, 2019
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Carol is a 5* driving instructor, she is always going out of her way to accommodate lesson times. I found Carol to be not only be professional but very encouraging when learning something new and great at putting nerves at ease! Carol helped me to pass first time with only 1 Minor.
P.S - there`s never dull lesson with Carol! ;) Highly recommended!
P.S - there`s never dull lesson with Carol! ;) Highly recommended!
Scott Harris
Sep 02, 2018
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Thank you Carol for getting me through my practical test first time! I highly recommend Carols School of Motoring as an instructor, very clear explaintions, straight to the point and gets it done. Very pleased, definitely would recommend to first time drivers!
