Introduction: The following terms and conditions represent the basis upon which driving lessons and courses are offered to you by AA RESCUE DRIVING SCHOOL.
The PARTIES have agreed to be bound by the following terms and conditions.
- General Conduct:
The AA Rescue instructors are bound by a professional code of conduct. Your instructor will be courteous, polite, tidy and punctual. They will also behave in a professional and ethical manner at all times. Your instructor’s car will be well maintained, clean and tidy.
- Qualifications
As a minimum we are licensed by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to give driving tuition.
- Eyesight and Health
The pupil must also check that they can read a number plate at a distance of 20.5 metres with glasses if normally worn. Pupils are reminded of the laws regarding alcohol and drugs, and should present themselves for a lesson in a fit state to drive. The instructor reserves the right to cancel the lesson if he thinks the pupil’s judgement is impaired.
- Payments
Payment must be made by the pupil to AA Rescue in full at the time of booking or at the start of the lesson. The payment is valid for six (6) months which means the student must complete the classes within this period. Provided where the student’s studies are deferred due to pregnancy and the Company is notified, the payment will last for 12 months.
- Postponement
The latest time to amend or postpone a booking is at least 12 hours before the scheduled start time. Cancellations with less than 12 hours’ notice will attract penalty in the form of an extra charges which will be equivalent to the cost of the lost time.
AA Rescue reserves the right to postpone lessons if it is felt that the weather or road conditions are unsuitable or dangerous. AA Rescue cannot be held responsible for any costs incurred as a result of having to postpone any lessons, for whatever reason.
- Damage to the vehicle
The vehicle is insured in accordance with the road traffic law. However, the pupil is advised they will be liable for any damage howsoever caused during their lesson especially where it is clear that the student is in the habit of not following instructions from the driving instructor.
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Punctuality
In their own interests, learners are advised to be punctual for their lesson appointments. All such appointments should be recorded in their Appointment Record Card to ensure that mistakes are avoided. The instructor would normally wait for a maximum of 15 minutes before the lesson would be abandoned and the lesson fee forfeited and become due payment. A reciprocal waiting time may become necessary if the instructor delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. Any lesson time lost as a result of this would be made up by the instructor either at the end of the normal lesson time if possible or at a later date.
- Learner Comfort & Safety
In the interests of comfort and safety learners are advised to wear suitable footwear and clothing which does not restrict movement. No indecent dressing.
Learners must also take note of any medication they are taking that may affect their ability to drive safely and advice their instructor accordingly before taking any lesson booked.
- Training Program
All Training program must be completed within 3 months from the date of payment. Driving school fees are non-refundable.
AA Rescue will advise the student on the best vehicle for training (manual or automatic) and reserves the right to insist on the use of a particular type of vehicle after assessing the need of the student.