Does BSM still exist?
The British School of Motoring (BSM) is a driving school in the United Kingdom, providing training in vehicle operation and road safety. BSM has around 1000 driving instructors. RAC’s parent company, Aviva, sold BSM to Arques Industries AG in February 2009.
Can you get a refund from BSM?
If You have not taken any lesson(s) at the time of cancellation You will be entitled to a full refund of any amounts paid to BSM, subject to the below. If You have taken lesson(s) at the time of cancellation You will not be eligible for a refund on any lessons taken, inclusive of the booking fee (if applicable).
Are BSM and AA the same?
Both BSM and the AA Driving School will continue to operate as separate brands, but under the umbrella of the AA’s parent company Acromas, which also owns SAGA. The AA snapped up BSM for the nominal £1 sum, after plans to expand the pool of instructors at BSM to 3,000 collapsed and it went into administration.
Which is the best driving school UK?
The Bill Plant Driving School has been named National Driving School of the Year at the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2019. It was one of two awards for the company, with the driving school also scooping the Driver Instructor of the Year award for one of its driving instructors in Scotland.
Who was the founder of BSM?
Overview of BSM’s history: 1910: Stanley Roberts begins teaching in a Spyker from a garage rented by his mother at 65 Peckham Rye, He offers a ‘popular course of mechanism and driving’ and introduces students to ‘ladies and gentlemen needing chauffeurs’.
How many driving lessons does it take to pass?
The average learner needs 20 hours of practice to pass the driving test, in addition to 45 hours of driving lessons. This is only an average though and shouldn’t be something you feel you have to compare yourself to.
How many driving lessons do you need for an automatic car?
In most cases, that would be approximately 22 or 23 driving lessons (taken in 2 hour intervals). We hold the same view, which applies to automatic driving lessons, that it will take more or less the same time to pass your driving test. As always, this is partially dependent on the learners ability and schedule.
Who is the biggest driving school in the UK?
Red Driving School is one of the largest driving schools in the UK and is a recognised brand within the industry.
Who owns British School of Motoring?
Odyssey Acquisition
British School of Motoring/Parent organizations
