Driving tuition in Stoke-on-Trent & Newcastle-under-Lyme
Established in 2003, Bin-The-L-Plates offer a variety of driving lessons and driving courses for clients based in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding area. As an independent DVSA Approved Driving Instructor I’m able to structure the driving lessons to your individual needs. timescales and budgets, something the national and main franchise driving schools are often unable to do.
Whether you are a beginner or an advance driver, we can help.
Why Chose Automatic .... ?
Why not ? might be a good answer when faced the decision to chose manual or automatic tuition.
Don’t be influenced by peer pressure or traditional ways of learning to drive.
Whilst it’s true that most people will chose to learn to drive in a manual car it doesn’t suit everyone, so it’s important to make the right choice for you.
Whether you have poor co-ordination skills (Dyspraxia, Aspergers), short term memory problems or need reassurance what gear you’re in (Dyslexia) or even a mobility problem that means a manual car might be difficult……. the automatic option is the way forward.
Who needs the hassle of having to change gear?
Automatic cars aren’t just for older or disabled drivers, just ask anyone who’s driven a semi-automatic super car, like a Ferrari or an EV such as a Tesla.
Yes, they can make driving easier for people with specific needs but they can be as much fun, if not more so, than a manual car.
The stigma attached to admitting to driving an automatic car has long since passed.
- Automatic driving lessons are becoming more popular.
- Automatic cars don’t stall or roll back on hills, so avoiding all those problems that can become a barrier to learning to drive.
- Clutch control and the dreaded bite point are a thing of the past.
- No clutch pedal or gear lever to control whilst on the move helps with co-ordination and decreases confusion.
- Less time needed to master car control at the start of the learning process.
- Promotes quicker advancement off skills used to judge speed, steering control and general hazard awareness and traffic skills.
- Potential to advance to a higher standard of driving skills more quickly.
- Better suited to the stop & start nature of town and city driving.
- Can help with anxiety and an increase in confidence in driving.
- The future is automatic with the increase availability of EV and Hybrid vehicles.
Making the learning process easy
With so many ways to learn to drive there’s an option for everyone. With encouragement and support to build confidence in driving and acquire the necessary skills to pass your driving test and enforce the ‘Safe Driving for Life’ habit.
Our range of lessons and courses include:
- Theory & Hazard Perception Test
- Weekly, individual lessons
- Intensive Driving Course
- Semi-Intensive Driving Course
- Motorway Tuition
- Refresher Lessons
Book Lessons
Online Diary
Take control of your lessons, book and manage your driving lessons online using the website diary.
Book lessons to match your availability and schedule around work, college or free time.
Receive lesson reminders via text and email, and never forget a lesson again.
Driving Lesson App
Total Drive
Lesson notes, progress and payments are all logged using the Total Drive Pupil App.
It’s a free download and is a great way to monitor lesson notes and progress.
Addtional features include Reflective Log, Lesson Schedule and Lesson Payments
Available for Apple or Android.
Waiting List
Sometimes it’s necessary to operate a waiting list when demand for driving lessons is high.
If you want to be added to the waiting list then complete the form and you will be contacted as soon as space becomes available.
Alternatively, use the Diary to search for lesson availability and book directly into the diary.
If you prefer to discuss when you’d like to start driving lessons, then don’t hesitate to get in touch via phone or text.
If you find it easier then the contact form can also be used to send a message.
Waiting List Form
Helping you achieve your goals
Learn to Drive
The name Bin-The-L-Plates was born from the dream that all provisional licence holders have … to Bin-The-L-Plates.
Start your journey today and make plans for when it’s your turn.
Paula - The latest to Bin-The-L-Plates
Paula had previously learn’t to drive in a manual car, and had an unsuccessful attempt at the driving test. After chatting to her on the phone she decide to change instructors and give an automatic car a try, and see if it’s the right choice for her.
Following a quick run through of the controls and difference between and manual car, she was soon over her initial apprehension and her confidence grew.
After a few weeks and just 6 hours of tuition, it was time to retake her driving test, resulting in a great drive and a test pass.
She reminded me on the drive home something I said to her during our initial conversation……… “don’t work hard in a manual car, drive smart in an automatic”.
To say Paula is pleased with herself would be an understatement.
Well done again, stay safe and enjoy driving your own car.
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