Business Details
Your Trusted Driving School in Dumfries
Established by Gordon Riddell, a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) with extensive experience from the AA Driving School, Pro-Motion Driving School delivers tailored driving tuition in Dumfries and surrounding areas. Our mission prioritises creating an enjoyable learning environment while equipping students with essential skills for test success and lifelong road safety. Registered with the DVSA and Driving Instructors Association, we utilise a modern Renault Clio with manual transmission to provide practical, theory, and refresher lessons. Our structured approach addresses individual learning styles, focusing on road positioning, manoeuvres, and confidence-building techniques.The Pass Plus programme offers post-test training to enhance driving experience and potentially reduce insurance premiums. With flexible lesson durations and competitive pricing, we cater to learners of all ages and experience levels. Testimonials highlight our patient instruction methodology, particularly effective for challenging scenarios like roundabout navigation and night driving. We maintain transparency in pricing and scheduling, offering direct communication via phone or email for bookings and inquiries.
Services
Driving Lessons
Refresher Courses
Theory Test Help
Pass Plus Training
Conversion Lessons
Highlights and features
- We offer 1:1 lessons tailored to individual learning styles
- Our instructor brings AA Driving School experience
- Pass Plus programme reduces post-test insurance costs
- Modern Renault Clio with manual transmission used for lessons
- Proven success in improving roundabout and night driving skills
Associations and certifications
- Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)
- Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
- Driving Instructors Association (DIA)
What people say
Improved driving skills
Patient instruction
Confidence building
Comprehensive tuition
Excellent refresher course
Services
Driving Lessons
Structured driving instruction tailored to individual needs, covering cockpit drill, moving off/stopping procedures, gear changes, and road positioning. Lessons available in 1-2 hour durations with dual-controlled Renault Clio. Focus on developing safe driving habits and test preparation techniques.
Pass Plus Course
Post-test driving programme covering six modules: town driving, all-weather conditions, night driving, dual carriageways, motorways, and out-of-town scenarios. Designed to enhance experience and potentially reduce insurance premiums through 6 hours of intensive training delivered in three 2-hour sessions.
Refresher Courses
Targeted instruction for drivers needing confidence improvement in specific areas like roundabouts, motorways, or parking. Personalised assessment identifies bad habits which are corrected using DVSA-approved techniques. Particularly beneficial for drivers returning to practice after breaks or licence conversions.
Theory Test Help
Comprehensive support for theory test preparation including hazard perception training and highway code knowledge. Instructors provide recommended study materials and practical demonstrations of clutch control, mirror usage, and emergency stopping procedures required for the test.
Conversion Lessons
Specialist training for automatic-to-manual licence conversions and foreign licence holders seeking UK qualification. Uses same pricing structure as standard lessons with tailored instruction focusing on gear changes, clutch control, and UK road regulations compliance.
People
Gordon Riddell
Approved Driving Instructor
Qualified ADI with extensive experience from AA Driving School. Specialises in tailored driving instruction using modern teaching methods. Registered with DVSA and DIA, committed to safe driving education since establishing Pro-Motion Driving School.
Questions
What lesson durations are available?
We offer 1-hour (£30), 1.5-hour (£45), and 2-hour (£55) driving lessons with flexible scheduling options.
How many hours do I need to learn?
DVSA recommends 45 hours professional tuition plus 22 hours private practice, though requirements vary by individual.
Do you offer post-test training?
Yes, our Pass Plus course provides 6 hours advanced training across six modules to improve driving experience and potentially reduce insurance costs.
Can you help with theory test preparation?
We provide comprehensive theory test support including hazard perception training and recommended study materials.
What areas do you cover?
We operate in Dumfries and surrounding areas covering postcodes DG1 and DG2.
