Alex
I trained with LDC and have been operating on a franchise for over 2 years, which helped me to become established, and to fill my diary quicker than if I had been independent.
After looking at several training companies LDC's training seem to best suite my needs. From day 1 I realised that the training was designed to help you pass part 3 and not just the individual stages. Part 1 was a long period as I was working full time and taking 2 young children to and from school, so I was able to really go at my own pace. Part 2 training was excellent and prepared me well to be able to pass 1st time and with only 3 minors.
Part 3 is where LDC come into their own the training was intense but exceptionally well delivered and tailored to suite me as an individual, not one size fits all. It gave me the knowledge and confidence to take the test and be successful at the 1st attempt.
Read more success stories...
Paul
Like many other potential ADI's my first decision was which company to use for my training. After researching two or three options it became obvious that one, LDC, was head and shoulders above the rest. LDC ticked ALL the boxes - from the comprehensive training they offered and the low franchise fee through to the support offered during and after qualifying.
Parts One and Two were passed first time, but when I struggled with Part 3 (failing twice) this is when LDC really came into their own. Extra training had already been offered, at NO further cost, after my first failed attempt then after my second fail, just when I thought the world was against me, Malcolm suggested I made the trip up to Head Office in Pontefract for some further training. I did as he suggested and received a further six hours of training, again at NO further cost, with Val Wood the head of the Training Department - then successfully passed my final attempt the following day ~ PHEW !! On my return to Head Office following my test all the team were genuinely delighted that I'd passed ~ that's what it's like - EVERYONE is made to feel special. A great team ethic.
A 3-day induction course followed with Bob Morton which, as well as being really interesting and informative, was also very relaxed and great fun.
A personalised website, Facebook/Google + page, discounted stock and some fantastic IT support are just a few of the things that the LDC driving school franchise offer their instructors ~ just what's needed when venturing out into the big wide world of Driver Training.
Being a driving instructor is a fantastic job - its a great feeling waking up in the morning actually looking forward to going to work!!!
My only regret about joining LDC ~ I should have done it YEARS ago !!!
Read more success stories...
Andy
After a lot of research, and several telephone calls and meetings, I knew LDC was going to be the right choice for my Instructor training. They were the only company who could answer all of my questions too.
My first priority was to find a training company that were flexible enough for me to fit my training around my full time job and family. LDC were happy to give me my prospective trainers' contact details so that I could have an informal chat before making my decission. I duly called him and I was happy that we could fit this in as I needed, and so checked all of my other requirements too. Their pass rate was also of extreme importance to me, and knowing through my research how companies often don't like to give you this, was very happy when LDC came out top!
I liked the flexibility of the training for the part 1, but unlike so many others that I researched, LDC made it clear at the start that this wasn't three separate training packages for each part, but they all rolled into one larger package. I was desperate to leave my old job and spent almost all of my spare time studying. I am happy to say that this all paid off, and I passed all 3 parts, first time, all within less than 7 months from making the right choice to train with LDC. My trainer was fantastic, both through part 2 and part 3. I had so much fun too, especially while training for part 3. I don't think I had ever enjoyed a training course so much!
I decided to join the franchise immediately upon qualifying. Again, I liked the flexibility that they were able to offer. I liked the LD System, and I felt that this would help me to get my business up and running with such a fantastic product to offer prospective customers. I had already purchased my own car, so I could now use this to keep my outgoings as low as possible.
I gave up my regular job, and right from the first week I have been busy doing what I set out to do, teach people to drive! I love every minute and would highly recommend LDC both for Instructor training and to follow on afterwards with their flexible franchise offerings. My only regret is that I didn't do it 5 years earlier when I first considered becoming a Driving Instructor!
Read more success stories...