Pitstop Driving School accepts payments by cash, cheque, bank transfer or through online using Paypal. Payments should be made prior to the commencement of the driving lesson or driving test.
For the Driving test, the student must pay $ 50 in advance to confirm his booking. This advance amount will be deducted from the testing fee. In case the student cancels the test, the respective advance amount will not be reimbursed.
The Driving School / Instructor reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the driving lessons due to any reason. Anyway the student will be informed at least 30 minutes prior to the lesson. The School / Instructor can also refuse to accept bookings or further appointments from students demonstrating anti-social behaviour before or during the lesson.
Should in the opinion of the instructor, the learner displays signs that are likely to be a hindrance and danger, the instructor reserves the right to terminate the session immediately. Some of the signs may include drowsiness, state of agitation, signs of intoxication or substance usage, diminished alertness, aggressive, annoying or using abusive language, lack of judgement, loss of co-ordination. Should termination of the session be necessary any fees paid will be lost.
If the Student decides to cancel the driving lesson and gives notice within 24 hours, A Cancellation fees of 50% on that particular driving lesson will be deducted or charged. If the cancellation notice is less than 4 hours 100% of that particular driving lesson will be deducted or charged. The only acceptable reason to cancel the driving Lesson or driving test is a medical reason confirmed by a General Practitioner .
It is student’s responsibility to keep ready the exact money . If the student decides to pay by using any automated teller machine, similar device during the lesson time or after the lesson or going to another place to obtain cash the time will be deducted from the lesson or if not possible from the next lesson.
It is students’s responsibility to advise the school or the instructor in case he / she is having any (prescribed or not) medication that might affect the driving.
All mobile phones should be turned off during the driving lesson or should be on silent mode.
The student must produce the appropriate Learner permit or other licence before commencement of every driving lesson and must always be in the student’s possession during the learning / teaching process.
Skills will be assessed in a variety of ways, depending on the experience level and depth of learning. They are explained by the instructor and will be valid, reliable, fair and flexible.
Assessments will be done through observation, question and answer and through assignments which will be helpful for identifying areas of strength and areas of improvement.
Students must advise as early as possible if there is anything, which may impair their ability to learn in order that steps may be taken to overcome them. This could include difficulties in reading / writing or understanding English, colour blindness, sight or hearing impairment.