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If you change driving instructor, would the original instructor know about it?

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  • 20-05-2018 11:19am
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    Guile704
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭


    I'd love your advice on my situation.

    -- It's been a *long time* since I took the EDT training lessons.

    -- I took 8 lessons about a year ago (but didn't finish them, because of personal circumstances.)

    -- I don't have a car to practice in unfortunately. If I finish the lessons with the same instructor, it wouldn't be enough practice to pass my test.

    -- I'd like to "start fresh" on my lessons, but I don't want to insult the original instructor by choosing someone else.

    Does it matter if I start again with a new instructor?


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    dobman88
    Registered Users Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭dobman88


    Guile704 wrote: »
    I'd love your advice on my situation.

    -- It's been a *long time* since I took the EDT training lessons.

    -- I took 8 lessons about a year ago (but didn't finish them, because of personal circumstances.)

    -- I don't have a car to practice in unfortunately. If I finish the lessons with the same instructor, it wouldn't be enough practice to pass my test.

    -- I'd like to "start fresh" on my lessons, but I don't want to insult the original instructor by choosing someone else.

    Does it matter if I start again with a new instructor?

    No, I did the same myself. I didn't feel like the instructor I was using was any good so changed to a different fella. They won't know.


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    Tilikum17
    Registered Users Posts: 1,321 ✭✭✭Tilikum17


    Even if they did know who gives a ****? It’s your money, spend it on whoever you think will help you pass the test.


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    J_R
    Registered Users Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭J_R


    Hi,
    But what about your EDT logbook, your eight lessons on the RSA website ?


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    Guile704
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Guile704


    J_R wrote: »
    Hi,
    But what about your EDT logbook, your eight lessons on the RSA website ?

    Great question! I hadn't thought of that. This is why I posted, for input like this.

    So, would it make the most sense to go with the original instructor do you think?

    He's very good, frankly. I just feel extremely awkward going back to him after such a long gap.


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    MascotDec85
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 1,924 Mod ✭✭✭✭MascotDec85


    If he’s very good, go back to him. He won’t care whether or not there’s been a big gap. It happens all the time, he’ll be well used to it.
    Bottom line is why change an instructor you’re happy and comfortable with?


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    Guile704
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Guile704


    Thank you MascotDec85, that's sensible advice. I'll call him and get the ball rolling on this.

    I wish I had a car to practice in! Simply cannot afford one right now. If I pass the test, insurance will be much more affordable I'm told.


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