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Epworth Bells, Thursday, April 26, 2012
Business
Driving school on road to success
as number of instructors doubles
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Hornby privet
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Hornby Dri
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John and Wendy
Belton. Picture: A
BELTON-based Hornby
Driver Training has two
reasons to celebrate - not
only has the company just
had its 150th successful
pupil, but also its number
of instructors has doubled!
That's because it's a family
business, and Wendy Hornby has
joined husband John steering
Isle learner drivers to test suc-
cess.
Both are fully-qualifed Ap-
proved Driving Instructors, and
teach in a pair of Volkwagen
Polos, one of which has dual
controls.
John started the driving school
about five years ago.
"At first it was on a part-time
basis, and then when the busi-
ness became very successful he
made the decision to become
full-time," said Wendy, who has
recently been able to quit her job
in the office at South Axholme
Academy to join him on a full-
time basis.
by Stuart Pearcey
editoria@epworthtoday.co.uk
"A distinctive feature of our
driving school is that we can of-
fer the option of either a male or
female instructor - but both are
supportive and reliable.
"We give 100 per cent effort
to every pupil to make their
experience both enjoyable and
successful, and we structure each
lesson to meet the very different
needs and requirements of every
pupil."
And they're proud of their pass
rate, which includes a high pro-
portion of first-time passes. Their
qualifications mean they can add
another dimension to the learner
experience.
"We do mock tests for each
others' pupils," said Wendy.
"And we have both been mem-
bers of the Institute of Advanced
Motorists for more than 30
years, so each of us can continu-
ally assess the other's driving
and training standards, and that
helps us to maintain a very high
standard."
John is also qualified to give
potential taxi drivers the instruc-
tion they need to pass the practi-
cal assessment required by some
local authorities before they'll
grant a licence.
Wendy added: "All you need to
start driving with us is a provi-
sional driving licence.
"We'll do the rest, and we give
free theory lessons and offer our
students a unique theory test
programme that they can access
on line, with whatever extra help
they need. "
They offer special rates for
students, discounts for block
bookings, and can provide
vouchers for birthdays or
Christmas.
They can pick up or drop off
anywhere locally to suit pupils.
Further information is avail-
able on their web site at www.
hornbydrivertraining.co.uk
"We believe in safe driving
for life and try and instill that in
all their pupils, young and old
alike," added Wendy.
hornbydrivertraining.co.uk