Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions: Agreement Between Driving School Rugby and Pupils

Welcome to Driving School Rugby! Take a moment to carefully review the following terms and conditions that outline the agreement between you, the pupil, and Peter Summerfield, your instructor.

1. Instructor Information:

Your driving instructor is Peter Summerfield, a driving instructor of Driving School Rugby.

2. Lessons Arrangement:

The arrangement for your driving lessons is exclusively between you and your instructor. Both parties should collaboratively determine the lesson schedule, location, and duration to ensure a successful learning experience.

3. Communication of Changes:

It's essential to promptly notify your instructor of any changes that could impact your eligibility or ability to receive driving tuition. This includes scenarios like changes in your driving license status.

4. Cancellation Policy:

If either party needs to cancel a lesson, a minimum of 48 hours' notice is required. Cancellations should be directly communicated between you and your instructor.

Failure to provide 48 hours' notice may result in charges for the affected lesson(s). Furthermore, the instructor reserves the right to withhold the tuition car on the day of your driving test if your readiness is in question.

5. Payment and Reservation:

Tuition fees must be pre-paid through Bank Transfer to your instructor's bank account.

Please be aware that Driving School Rugby cannot be held responsible for payments made through alternative methods. If you opt for a cash payment, it's advised to retain a receipt.

6. Refund Policy:

You have the option to request a full refund for amounts pre-paid for unused driving tuition by contacting your instructor.

However, certain conditions apply:

No refunds will be granted for lessons already taken at the time of cancellation, including the booking fee.
If pre-paid tuition is canceled within 48 hours of the scheduled lesson time, refunds will not be issued for those lessons, including the booking fee.
Refunds will ideally be processed using the original payment method. If not feasible, an appropriate alternative refund method will be chosen.
Identity verification may be requested for compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2007, following the guidelines of Merchant Operating Instructions for card collection facilities.
Allow up to 10 working days for refund processing.
Partial block booking refunds will be calculated pro rata based on unattended lessons. However, if block bookings were subject to a discount contingent on a minimum lesson count, any taken lessons will be billed at non-discounted pricing if the minimum criteria aren't met.

7. Price Alterations:

For lessons not pre-paid within a block booking, lesson prices may be subject to change. However, you will always receive prior notice of any adjustments.

For pre-paid tuition, the rate at the time of booking will be honoured for 12 months. Afterward, any remaining unused lessons may be subject to the current lesson price.

8. Lesson Transfers:

Lessons purchased in your name cannot be transferred or sold to others without explicit consent from Driving School Rugby.

9. Regular Lesson Requirement and Test Retake Policy:

a. Regular Lesson Requirement:

To ensure that you achieve and maintain the necessary driving standards, it is strongly recommended that you, the pupil, maintain a regular schedule of driving lessons. Consistent practice and training are essential to build your skills and confidence effectively.

b. Test Retake Policy:

In the event that you do not pass your driving test, it is a requirement that you undergo a minimum of 6 additional hours of training with your instructor, Peter Summerfield, before being eligible to schedule another driving test. This post-test training is designed to address any areas of weakness and further enhance your driving abilities, increasing your chances of success in subsequent tests.

This policy is in place to ensure that you have the best possible chance of passing your driving test and demonstrating safe driving practices on the road.

Please note that the 6-hour minimum training requirement must be completed before attending another driving test, and the scheduling of these additional training hours should be coordinated with your instructor.

10. Liability and Limitations:

Except in cases of breach of legal duty, foreseeable damage arising from such breach, loss caused by your actions, or circumstances beyond the instructor's control, your instructor, Peter Summerfield, assumes limited liability.

The instructor is not responsible for losses linked to your business interests, such as lost profits or business interruptions.

11. Preservation of Statutory Rights:

These terms and conditions do not negate any statutory rights you possess as a consumer.

12. Governing Law:

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

13. Acknowledgment of Agreement:

Please ensure your complete understanding and agreement with these terms and conditions before proceeding with your driving lessons. If further clarification is needed or questions arise, please don't hesitate to contact us.