Approved, professional driving instructor delivering fun, structured driving lessons in Derry. We cover the BT47 and BT48 post code areas inc Claudy, Park, Feeny, Dungiven, Eglinton, & surrounding areas. 1st Gear Driver Academy is a premier, independent driving school delivering professional driving lessons in Derry and the surrounding areas. Our Head Driving Instructor, Ray Polley, is fully qualified, DOE registered and also a member of the Driving Instructor Association (DIA).
We provide professional tuition to new drivers, drivers needing retraining or those simply wishing to improve their driving confidence or safety skills. At 1st Gear Driver Academy we know that making the right choice of driving school is a difficult one & that's why your 1st lesson with us is FREE. This is so you can decide that our instructor is the right person for the job.
It is our aim to provide the best environment for your learning. We want you to feel comfortable and be at ease. Sean Carmichae (Ballykelly) Many thanks to Raymond and 1st Gear Driver Academy for teaching me how to drive, I can honestly say it really has changed my life.
We provide professional tuition to new drivers, drivers needing retraining or those simply wishing to improve their driving confidence or safety skills. At 1st Gear Driver Academy we know that making the right choice of driving school is a difficult one & that's why your 1st lesson with us is FREE. This is so you can decide that our instructor is the right person for the job.
It is our aim to provide the best environment for your learning. We want you to feel comfortable and be at ease. Sean Carmichae (Ballykelly) Many thanks to Raymond and 1st Gear Driver Academy for teaching me how to drive, I can honestly say it really has changed my life.
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We take great pride, enjoyment and satisfaction in training all our pupils, past and present.
Driving is an important life skill and we always strive to get the very best out of the pupils to make them the very best drivers they can be.
Ed passed his driving test with ZERO driving faults!
Many thanks to Raymond for helping me pass my test, was always good craic heading out on the lessons.
Gony miss the craic way ye big guy!
Thanks again for everything Raymond, I'd recommend this man to anyone!
Thanks to 1st Gear Driving Academy I passed my driving test, first time!
Driving is an important life skill and we always strive to get the very best out of the pupils to make them the very best drivers they can be.
Ed passed his driving test with ZERO driving faults!
Many thanks to Raymond for helping me pass my test, was always good craic heading out on the lessons.
Gony miss the craic way ye big guy!
Thanks again for everything Raymond, I'd recommend this man to anyone!
Thanks to 1st Gear Driving Academy I passed my driving test, first time!
Delighted to say I've passed my driving test, big thanks to Raymond Polley and 1st Gear Driver Academy for being understanding with my difficult schedule.
Shauna Crossan (Craigbane) Big thanks to Raymond Polley for helping me pass my driving test.
Would totally recommend!
Kirsty Deegan (Derry) Just got my licence in the post and the R plates have been purchased!
Again I would like to thank Raymond Polley and 1st Gear Driver Academy for putting up with me and helping me pass lol! Would recommend him to anyone.
Shauna Crossan (Craigbane) Big thanks to Raymond Polley for helping me pass my driving test.
Would totally recommend!
Kirsty Deegan (Derry) Just got my licence in the post and the R plates have been purchased!
Again I would like to thank Raymond Polley and 1st Gear Driver Academy for putting up with me and helping me pass lol! Would recommend him to anyone.
You can take that 1st lesson when you are 17.
In order to do this you will need to get yourself a valid provisional license before your lessons commence.
You can apply for your provisional license by completing the DL1 application form that is available online or from the main Post Office branches, the local Vehicle Licensing Offices or your local MOT centre.
You will need to enclose original documentation confirming your identity, a passport style colour photographand the required fee.
Send your completed application and payment to the DVANI, Driver Licensing, County Hall, Coleraine BT51 3TB.
In order to do this you will need to get yourself a valid provisional license before your lessons commence.
You can apply for your provisional license by completing the DL1 application form that is available online or from the main Post Office branches, the local Vehicle Licensing Offices or your local MOT centre.
You will need to enclose original documentation confirming your identity, a passport style colour photographand the required fee.
Send your completed application and payment to the DVANI, Driver Licensing, County Hall, Coleraine BT51 3TB.
The theory test is made up of a section of multiple choice questions & a section of hazard perception clips.
You need to be successful in both sections of this test in order to obtain the pass certificate.
It is essential that you prepare well for each of these sections.
There are numerous study materials available to prepare you for the theory test and hazard perception tests and our instructor will steer you in the right direction so you get the best available.
Before the test begins you'll be given on screen instructions on how the test works.
You need to be successful in both sections of this test in order to obtain the pass certificate.
It is essential that you prepare well for each of these sections.
There are numerous study materials available to prepare you for the theory test and hazard perception tests and our instructor will steer you in the right direction so you get the best available.
Before the test begins you'll be given on screen instructions on how the test works.
The practical driving test includes an eyesight check, safety questions and about 40 minutes of driving which will include a short section of independent driving.
The practical test will include an eyesight check (if you fail this, your test will not continue).
The eyesight test requires you to read a number plate from a certain distance away.
Having successfully completed the eyesight test you will be asked two vehicle safety check questions.
These are questions on basic safety checks that a driver should carry out to ensure the vehicle is safe for use.
The practical test will include an eyesight check (if you fail this, your test will not continue).
The eyesight test requires you to read a number plate from a certain distance away.
Having successfully completed the eyesight test you will be asked two vehicle safety check questions.
These are questions on basic safety checks that a driver should carry out to ensure the vehicle is safe for use.
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