Terms & Conditions
About Us
Del Shah Driving is an independent driving school run by fully qualified DVSA-approved driving instructors. All instructors operate as self-employed professionals. The contract for driving tuition is made directly between you (the student) and your instructor.
Del Shah Driving does not take any payments online, and all lessons must be paid directly to the instructor on the day of the lesson.
Driving Lessons
- Driving lessons are arranged directly between you and your instructor. It is your responsibility to communicate regularly with your instructor to schedule lessons.
- The instructor and student must agree on the time, duration, and location of each lesson.
- You must hold a valid provisional driving licence and be legally eligible to drive in the UK.
- If you are unable to provide proof of your valid licence before your first lesson, your instructor may refuse to carry out the lesson and still charge for it.
- Driving instructors may adjust lesson duration or scheduling based on weather, road conditions, or emergencies. Any changes will be communicated as early as possible.
Payments
- All payments must be made directly to your instructor on the day of your lesson.
- Del Shah Driving does not accept online payments or advance payments through the website, email, or any third party.
- We do not offer block bookings or any discounts for multiple lessons paid in advance.
- Your instructor will confirm which payment methods are accepted (e.g., cash, bank transfer).
Cancellations and Late Arrivals
- If your instructor is running late due to traffic or other unavoidable circumstances, they will notify you and ensure you receive the full duration of your booked lesson either immediately or at a later date.
Lesson Refusal & Road Safety
- Your instructor reserves the right to cancel or end a lesson if they believe you are unfit to drive due to illness, fatigue, or the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Abuse, aggressive behaviour, or refusal to follow safety instructions will result in the immediate termination of the lesson, and the full lesson fee will be charged.
- All Del Shah Driving instructors provide lessons in clean, roadworthy, dual-controlled vehicles.
Practical Driving Test
- A driving test can only be booked with the instructor’s approval and confirmation that you are ready.
- Your instructor reserves the right to refuse the use of their vehicle for your practical test if they do not believe you are test-ready.
- If you would like to use your instructor’s vehicle on your test day, you must arrange this directly with your instructor and agree on any fees related to test day car hire.
- Del Shah Driving and its instructors are not responsible for cancelled or rescheduled tests by the DVSA.
Liability
- Del Shah Driving and its instructors accept no responsibility for loss or damage to personal items during lessons.
- While every effort is made to help students pass their driving test, no guarantees are made regarding test outcomes.
- Del Shah Driving is not liable for any fees paid directly to the instructor or for any disputes arising from direct financial arrangements between student and instructor.
Equal Opportunities and Conduct
- Del Shah Driving instructors are committed to providing a professional service to all students regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.
- All instructors abide by DVSA professional codes and standards of conduct.
Privacy and Use of Personal Information
- Any personal information you provide will be used solely for the purpose of arranging and conducting your driving lessons.
- We will not share your information with any third parties, except where required by law.
- Your instructor may contact you by phone, email, or text to manage lesson bookings.
Contact Us
For general enquiries or to reach your instructor, please contact:
📧 Email: hasnan.shah@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 07851 582655