How many driving lessons to pass?

How many driving lessons to pass the driving test is a question that crops up time and again. When I am talking to the parent of a potential new pupil they tend to ask that. They also say"when I was 17(in the 1980's) I passed in 15 hours". Well they are shocked to find that the average is now about 48 hours plus some practice with your parents. 

But as every ADI knows no one pupil is the same. If you are very lucky a gift of a pupil will come along and you manage to get them ready for the driving test in less than 30 hours. But most are 30plus hours to be safe on the roads. 

I do think that the parents already know that it is going to be a long journey from start to finish. But most want one thing, for their child to be a good safe driver. So  if you get asked again look them in the eye and tell them. You will find that the good parents already know.

Safe and happy teaching.