Mark : Rebecca why did you decide to learn to drive?
Rebecca: When I started, Grandma and I were reliant on Granddad to take us where we needed to go. I thought it would help me too, as I have to commute to college every week in Preston where I am studying for a FdSc in Horticulture and Applied Plant Science
Mark: Were you confident of passing?
Rebecca: Well we were all hopeful but we were not sure whether my condition might affect my ability to drive. I have Aspergers so we had be sure that the driving school we chose was the right one for me.
Mark: What was important for you?
Rebecca: I wanted a school that would really understand that I had special needs for the driving course and who would decide what the best way forward would be - with myself, Grandma and Granddad.
I also wanted someone who could help with the whole process of learning to drive – not just the driving. So helping with the theory test, booking and managing the timings of both the theory and practical tests and also looking at Pass Plus - when i qualified.
Mark: So you passed your theory and then within 8 weeks you also passed the driving test?
Rebecca: Yes. Even though I had been well prepared for the test, it still surprised me that I only had 4 minor faults – especially as I got one of the tougher routes.
Mark: So what has been the most enjoyable and rewarding part of learning to drive and why would you recommend us:
Rebecca: Mark is very kind and patient. I always felt very safe and confident with him and he allowed me to learn at my own pace, never asking me to do things I was not ready to do. I enjoyed every lesson from start to finish, learning to drive in both familiar and new places. My confidence has been boosted and I am able be more independent than ever before.
Mark: Thank you Rebecca. You have come so far, we are all very proud of you.