Welcome

Welcome to the Mulligan's School of Motoring Website.



Following the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK, Mulligan’s School of Motoring are putting in place a number of measures to protect their instructors and pupils when they start teaching again. Please comply with the following 10 points:

1) If you or anyone in your family has had symptoms of the Corona virus within the last 14 days of a lesson or you have come into contact with anyone showing any symptoms, you must inform us as soon as possible and not come out on a lesson. You will then have to self-isolate for 14 days. You will not be charged for late cancellation under these circumstances.

2) If you yourself feel you currently have any Corona virus symptoms (see Government information pages), please let us know as soon as possible and do not come out on a lesson. You will then have to self-isolate for 14 days. Again, you will not be charged for late cancellation under these circumstances.

3) If you are in the “high” or “moderate” risk group (according to Government definitions), please consider whether you should have driving lessons in the current Corona virus climate.

4) Ensure you have been social distancing from your friends/distant relations (at least 2 metres according to current Government guidelines) in order to get into the Mulligan’s School Of Motoring car for a lesson.

5) You need to wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds at home before AND after each driving lesson. If you wish to wear your own disposable gloves, put them on before entering the car and try not to touch your face, eyes or mouth. We are not expecting you to shake hands at any time to avoid cross contamination.

6) Please would you also consider wearing your own mask to protect not only the instructor but also other pupils. It is not the law for instructor or pupil to wear a mask or gloves at the moment but recommended.

7) We will frequently wipe down all surfaces and objects in the car that are touched before and after every lesson.

8) The car will be ventilated as much as is possible before, during and after each lesson for better air flow so you may need to bring extra clothing in case you are cold (weather dependable).

9) Parents/guardians/friends/examiners or anyone else will not be allowed to sit in the back of the car for lessons/tests.

10) Electronic payments will be the preferred method of payment for Mulligan’s School Of Motoring so as not to handle contaminated cash and please only bring out as few personal items as possible.

The single stop for all to do with learning to drive in Nailsea & the surrounding areas. Mulligan's School of Motoring comprises of Colin Mulligan and Carey Elswood.

We are calm, friendly DSA Approved Driving Instructors with a relaxed style of teaching who offer a quality service at a competitive rate.

The instructors here are Colin Mulligan and Carey Elswood. Colin has been teaching since 2005 and set Mulligan's up in 2007. He's lived in Nailsea since the late 80's. Carey joined in 2017 as a new instructor and has quickly gained the experience. Carey coaches youngsters in both cricket and football so helping pupils get their pink licence has come naturally as a result. He's lived in the area all of his life (50+ years) . Due to how long we've lived here we class ourselves as local Driving Instructors and have an excellent knowledge of the roads here. Our lessons are proof of this because we make a point of not only teaching the pupils the test routes but showing them the roads in this area that they will be using most (i.e. Wraxall Hill, the Moors into Clevedon and Barrow Gurney). This gives them the experience needed and offers some confidence for when they start driving with friends and family.

The cars we teach in are Ford Fiestas. Titanium model, 1.5 CDTI. They are perfect for learning to drive in as they offer:-

Excellent Power Steering

Well Laid Out Controls

Great Visibility

Full Air Conditioning

Courses

Available Courses

It usually takes approximately 30-40 hours of lessons for the average person to gain enough experience and confidence behind the wheel before they are ready to take their test. With this in mind we have tailored our delivery into two distinct formats, the standard and the intensive driving course.



This is the usual format taken by many students, it basically involves a set number of hours per week (usually around 2 hours) and is an on going exercise until both the pupil and your instructor feel they are ready to sit the test.

With the current 6 week delay from booking the test to actually sitting it, there will be plenty of time to hone any last minute skills and to reinforce the basic driving before actually taking the test

*March 2016 - We can't currently offer this type of delivery. This is due to how busy we are with the standard delivery of lessons. This will be the case for the forseeable future unfortunately, however weI will update this when the situation changes.

People nowadays, as with most things in life, want to learn to drive yesterday! As a result of this eagerness a number of driving schools offer intensive courses. These courses are 'designed' to get the pupil to a safe standard of driving within a short space of time (usually 10 days). Now if you consider that an average pupil takes 30-40 hours of driving tuition to get to this standard, you're talking 4 hours a day!

Now we don't agree with these intensive courses because the pressure pupils are under in enough as it is with school, college or work just 2 hours a week can be quite tricky. There is also the pressure it puts on the instructor, the low pass rate associated with these courses, and the fact that there is an average 6 week wait time for a test date.

It's based on the last point that the Mulligan's intensive course is founded.

Basically once the theory test is passed, the pupil has an hour assessment drive (Charged at the normal rate).

This is to determine how many hours tuition is required. Then we book a test date and divide the amount of hours into the weeks leading up to the test.

The only condition we have here is that if the pupil is not ready 2 weeks before the test date then we delay the test.

On the other side of the coin though, if the pupil is ready before hand then an earlier test date is sought after and a refund for lessons not used is issued.

We find that this eases some of the pressure from both parties involved, has a higher pass rate and still keeps the earliest test date.

Pass Plus is a training course specifically aimed at new drivers, designed by the Driving Standards Agency with the help of insurers.

Pass Plus will build upon your existing skills and knowledge, it will teach you how to anticipate, plan for and deal with all kinds of hazards, and can help you to become more confident on the roads.

The pass plus is made up of six different sections and takes approx 6 hours to complete. The different sections are:

* Driving in town

* Driving in all weathers

* Driving on Rural Roads

* Driving at Night

* Driving on dual carriageways

* Driving on motorways

Please contact us for more info on the pass plus course.

This is for people who are wanting to become a Taxi Driver and are worried about the Taxi Test.

What Mulligan's offers is an hour assessment drive (charged at the normal rate) where we look at your style of driving.

There's no real teaching here, We just make observations and notes based on what we see.

At the end of the drive we will go through the points of our findings and explain where we think you should go from there.

Most of the time it's just a few lessons to advise and correct the bad habits you may have picked up in your driving life.

Provisional Driving Licenses

Information about obtaining a Provisional Driving Licence from the DVLA


Before you can even begin to book your first driving lesson you have to apply for a provisional licence.

It Costs £34 to apply online, you can pay by Mastercard, visa, Electron or Delta Debit or Credit card : here.

You'll need to provide :

an identity document unless you have a valid UK biometric passport

addresses where you've lived over the last 3 years

Your National Insurance Number if you know it!

You'll get a confirmation email from the DVLA after you've applied

You might be asked to take part in research by email, but you can opt out!

When to expect your licence


DVLA aims to deliver your driving licence to you within one week if you apply online. It will take longer if your health or personal details have to be checked. When your licence is issued it will now have a number of added security features. One of the main differences being a laser engraved black and white photograph.

The photocard driving licence explained

You will need to wait for your new licence to arrive before driving. Please allow at least three weeks for your licence to arrive before contacting DVLA.


When the licence arrives it comes in 1 part:


The Photocard (above)

We will need to see provisional on your first driving lesson and we’ll need to check the validity before we start. From then on you will need to keep it on you for every lesson.
You will need it to take your theory and practical test so it's important not to lose it. .


Further information


Information on what vehicles you can drive and how old you must be to drive them can be found on the link below.


The vehicles you can drive or ride and minimum ages
You must tell the DVLA if you have ever had, or currently suffer from, a medical condition that may affect your driving.
Medical rules for all drivers

Practical Driving Test

Information about the Practical Driving Test



Driving tests have been suspended because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

You can book your driving test when you’ve passed your theory test.

You do not need to pass another theory test if you’re upgrading an automatic car licence to a manual licence.

To pass the driving test you must be able to:

* drive safely in different road and traffic conditions

* show that you know The Highway Code by the way you drive

The national standard for driving cars tells you everything you must be able to do to pass the test.

Only take your test when you can do everything without instruction.

There’s no minimum number of lessons you must have done before you book and take your test.

You can change the date of your test after you’ve booked.

You can check the details if you’ve lost the email confirmation you were sent when you booked your test.

Rebook your driving test if you failed your test and want to resit it. You have to choose a date at least 10 working days away.


What to take to your test



You must take:

* your UK driving licence

* your theory test pass certificate

* a car - most people use their driving instructor’s, but you can use your own car if it meets the rules

Your test will be cancelled and you will not get your money back if you do not take the right things with you.

You need to apply for a replacement driving licence if you lose yours before your test. This could take up to 15 days to arrive.

Rearrange your test if you do not get the new licence in enough time.

Bring a valid passport and your paper licence.

Rearrange your test if you do not get the new licence in enough time.

Bring the Northern Ireland photocard and paper counterpart.

Contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) with your:

* Name

* Address

* Date of Birth

* Driving License Number

You’ll be sent a letter that you can take to your test instead of your pass certificate.

DVSA theory test enquiries : customercare@pearson.com

Your examiner will ask if you want someone to:

* sit in the back of the car during the test

* be with you for the result and feedback

They must:

* be over 16

* follow the rules about observing test

You cannot take a foreign language interpreter with you. You have to take the test in English or Welsh.


What Happens during the test?



There are 5 parts to the driving test:

* an eyesight check

* ‘show me, tell me’ vehicle safety questions

* general driving abilit

* reversing your vehicle

* independent driving

The test is the same for both manual and automatic cars.

You’ll drive for around 40 minutes.

You’ll drive for around 70 minutes if you’re taking an extended driving test because you’ve been banned from driving.

You’ll have to read a number plate from a distance of:

* 20 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate

* 20.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate

* New-style number plates start with 2 letters followed by 2 numbers, such as AB51 ABC.

You’ll fail your driving test if you fail the eyesight check. The test will end.

You’ll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions known as the ‘show me, tell me’ questions.

You’ll be asked the:

* ‘tell me’ question at the start of your test, before you start driving

* ‘show me’ question while you’re driving

You’ll drive in various road and traffic conditions, but not on motorways.

The examiner will give you directions that you should follow.

Driving test routes are not published, so you cannot check them before your test.

You’ll be asked to pull over and pull away during your test, including:

* normal stops at the side of the road

* pulling out from behind a parked vehicle

* a hill start

You might also be asked to carry out an emergency stop.

The examiner will ask you to do one of the following exercises:

* parallel park at the side of the road

* park in a parking bay - either by driving in and reversing out, or reversing in and driving out (the examiner will tell you which you have to do)

* pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for around 2 car lengths, and rejoin the traffic

You’ll have to drive for about 20 minutes by following either:

* directions from a sat nav

* traffic signs

The examiner will tell you which you have to follow.

They’ll set the sat nav up for you. You cannot use your own sat nav.

If you cannot see a traffic sign (for example, because it’s covered by trees), the examiner will give you directions until you can see the next one.

The examiner will not give you a fault for taking a wrong turning.

They’ll help you get back on the route if you do.

You can carry on if you make a mistake. It might not affect your test result if it’s not serious.

If you’re a critical worker taking an emergency test the examiner will stop the test if the mistake you made means you’ve failed.

Your driving examiner’s supervisor might sit in on your test to watch your examiner’s performance.

If you refuse, your test can be cancelled and you’ll have to book another test and pay again.


Driving test faults and your result



There are 3 types of faults you can make:

* a dangerous fault - this involves actual danger to you, the examiner, the public or property

* a serious fault - something potentially dangerous

* a driving fault - this is not potentially dangerous, but if you keep making the same fault, it could become a serious fault

You’ll pass your driving test if you make:

* no more than 15 driving faults (sometimes called ‘minors’)

* no serious or dangerous faults (sometimes called ‘majors’)

The examiner will:

* tell you what faults you made, if any

* give you a pass certificate

* ask you if you want your full licence to be sent to you automatically - give the examiner your provisional licence if you want to do this

** Apply for your full driving licence within 2 years of passing your test if you do not want to get your licence automatically.

You can start driving straight away when you’ve passed your test.

You do not need to wait for your full licence to arrive.

Contact DVLA if your full licence has not arrived 3 weeks after you applied for it.

The examiner will tell you what faults you made.

You have to book another test and pay again. You have to choose a date at least 10 working days away.

You can appeal if you think your examiner did not follow the regulations when they carried out your test.

Your test result cannot be changed, but you might get a free retest if your appeal is successful.

How to appeal

Contact your local magistrate’s court within 6 months to appeal in England and Wales

If you live in Scotland, contact your local sheriff’s court within 21 days.


If your test is cancelled



Your driving test can be cancelled or stopped because of bad weather, problems with your car, or for other reasons.

Bad weather

Driving tests are not carried out in dangerous weather conditions, such as when the roads are icy or if there’s flooding, thick fog or high winds.

Call your test centre if there are any of these conditions on the day of your test.

The phone number for the test centre is on your booking confirmation email.

If your test cannot go ahead

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will:

* automatically book the next available date for your test

* send you the details within 3 working days - it can take up to 7 days if there’s a long period of bad weather

You can change the date you’re given if it’s not suitable.

You cannot claim for any out-of-pocket expenses if your test is cancelled because of bad weather.

You’ll have to book another test and pay again if your test cannot be completed because of a problem with:

* you, for example, if you feel unwell while taking your test

* your car, for example, if it breaks down during the test or does not meet the rules to be used

Sometimes DVSA has to cancel tests for other reasons, for example, if the examiner is unwell

You’ll be sent a new date for your test if this happens. You can change the date if it’s not suitable.

You can apply for a refund of out-of-pocket expenses if DVSA cancels your test at short notice.


If you have a disability, health condition or learning difficulties



When you book your driving test you should say if you have a:

* disability

* health condition

* learning difficulty

You’ll still have to drive to the same standard to pass, but the examiner can make adjustments for your situation.

You might be allowed more time for your test if you have certain disabilities. It will give the examiner time to talk to you about:

* your disability

* any adaptations fitted to your car

The examiner will use written notes at the start of the test to explain what will happen.

If you lip read, they’ll also look at you so you can lip read what they’re saying.

The examiner will usually give directions to you as hand signals. These will be explained to you before your test starts.

Using a sign language interpreter

You can take a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter with you. They must be at least 16 years old.

Your driving instructor can be your interpreter.

You need to arrange your own interpreter and pay any fees that they charge. You can claim the cost back after your test.

You can take a driving test at any stage of your pregnancy. However, you must be able and willing to do an emergency stop.

When you do the eyesight check at the start of the driving test, you can write down the number plate instead of reading it out loud.

The examiner will make adjustments for the independent driving part of the test if you have learning difficulties.

They might ask if you’d prefer to follow traffic signs instead of directions from a sat nav


Using your own car for your test



You can take your driving test in your own car rather than your driving instructor’s if it meets certain rules.

Your test will be cancelled and you’ll have to pay again if your car does not meet the rules.

Rules about the car

Your car must:

* be taxed

* be insured for a driving test (check with your insurance company)

* be roadworthy and have a current MOT (if it’s over 3 years old)

* have no warning lights showing, for example, the airbag warning light

* have no tyre damage and the legal tread depth on each tyre - you cannot have a space-saver spare tyre fitted

* be smoke-free - this means you cannot smoke in it just before or during the test

* be able to reach at least 62mph and have an mph speedometer

* have 4 wheels and a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of no more than 3,500 kg

The MAM is the limit on how much the car can weigh when it’s loaded. It’ll be in the car’s handbook.

Things that must be fitted

The car must have:

* an extra interior rear-view mirror for the examiner

* L-plates (‘L’ or ‘D’ plates in Wales) on the front and rear

* a passenger seatbelt for the examiner and a proper passenger head restraint (not a slip-on type)

You can use a camera fitted for insurance purposes, as long as it:

* faces outside of the car and does not film the inside

* does not record audio from inside the car

You can take the test in a:

* manual car - these have 3 pedals

* automatic or semi-automatic car - these have 2 pedals

If you take your test in a semi-automatic car you’ll only be able to drive automatic and semi-automatic cars once you’ve passed your test.

You can take your test in a hire car if it’s fitted with dual controls and meets all the other rules

You can use a car with:

* an electronic parking brake

* hill-start assist

Some cars cannot be used in the test because they do not give the examiner all-round vision.

strong>* BMW Mini convertible

* Ford KA convertible

* Toyota iQ

* VW Beetle convertible

Check with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) before you book your test if you want to use a:

* convertible car

* panel van

DVSA driving test enquiries : customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 200 1122

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Some cars cannot be used in the test because they do not give the examiner all-round vision.

* BMW Mini convertible

* Ford KA convertible

* Toyota iQ

* VW Beetle convertible

Check with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) before you book your test if you want to use a:

* convertible car

* panel van

DVSA driving test enquiries : customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 200 1122

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

You cannot use one of the cars listed below unless you have proof that it’s safe. This is because these cars have been recalled for a safety reason.

You must bring the proof that it’s safe with you when you take your test.

Model Reason for recall Vehicles affected Recall issue date

Steering failure

Vehicles built between 9 Sep 2014 and 15 Oct 2014

with vehicle identification numbers (VINs) between wF7xxxxxxER516105 and VF7xxxxxxER523367 28 Jun 2016

Steering failure

Vehicles built between 9 Jun 2014 and 15 Oct 2014

with VINs between VF3xxxxxxER256527 and F3xxxxxxER017078 28 Jun 2016

Steering failure

Vehicles built between 9 Jun 2014 and 15 Oct 2014

with VINs between JTDJGNEC#0N022080 and 0N026438, JTDJPNEC#0N002099 and 0N002100, JTDKGNEC#0N022186 and 0N031372, and JTDKPNEC#0N002083 and 0N002102 28 Jun 2016

Potentially defective seat rail track and/or steering column mounting

Some models built between Jun 2005 and May 2010

(‘05’ to ‘10’ registration plates) 9 Apr 2014

Potential steering problem

VINs with last 8 digits between E6077301 to E6113446

and F6000001 to F6006544 29 Sep 2014

Potential steering problem

VVINs with last 8 digits between E6071016 and E6118738

and E4181031 and E4308122 29 Sep 2014

You must bring proof that says one of the following:

* the car was recalled and the recall work has been done

* the car was recalled but did not need any work to be done

* the car was not part of the recall

The proof must be either:

* the recall letter or safety notice, stamped by the manufacturer or dealer

* on official or headed notepaper from the manufacturer or a dealer

Your test will be cancelled and you could lose your fee if you do not bring the right proof.

The direct.gov.uk website has more info on the fee's and the breakdown of the practical test. Click Here


Further info


The direct.gov.uk website has more info on the fee's and the breakdown of the practical test. Click Here

 

Prices

Prices

Lesson Prices


Single Lesson


For Nailsea Driving Lessons and Prices - please contact Carey on 07980 940892  

For Weston-Super-Mare Driving Lessons and Prices - please contact Colin on 07793681155

Block Bookings

10 Hour Blocks Available - Please enquire

All these prices exclude Car hire for driving test

Gift Vouchers also available
Each voucher is for 1 x 2 hour lesson and is charged at normal rate.

 

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Our Contact Details

Call / Text Colin : 07793681155
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Email: Colin Mulligan


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Mulligan's School of Motoring Terms and Conditions

• 24 hours notice is required to cancel a pre-booked driving lesson, failure to notify us within this time period may result in a charge for late cancellation - this is at Mulligan's School of Motorings discretion

•Mulligan's School of Motoring reserves the right to amend and reschedule driving lessons if we are unable to keep the appointment time for a pre-booked driving lesson if we are unable to attend as originally agreed, we will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as we can in this instance and you will not be charged any additional fees

•Online payments for gift vouchers expire after 6 months of purchase, this can be extended if the extension is requested within the 6 months, this is however at Mulligan's School of Motoring's discretion.

•Please contact us by phone or email before making any online payments, this is to allow us to discuss your requirements prior to any financial transactions take place.

•Mulligan's school of Motoring will discuss with you when you are ready to take a practical driving test, please DO NOT book a driving test until your instructor has advised that you are ready. Mulligan's School of Motoring reserves the right to refuse to accompany you on a driving test or allow use of their vehicle if your instructor feels that you are not ready

•Driving Tests are occasionally cancelled by the test centre - this is beyond our control and in this scenario the test centre will reschedule your test, you will not incur any additional costs for this unless you choose to have a driving lesson instead of your scheduled test - please discuss this with your driving instructor if this is the case

•Mulligan's School of Motoring reserve the right to refuse any request for a refund for any vouchers or lesson bundles already paid for, If you are unable to continue with your driving lessons then please discuss your options with your driving instructor but please note refunds are solely at their discretion and not standard policy.

 

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