Terms and Conditions of Driver Training
Florin Babici
Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)
Registered Office
125 Springfield Avenue, Thrapston, Northamptonshire, NN14 4TN, United Kingdom
Contact Details
Mr. Florin Vasile Babici
instructorflorin@gmail.com | 07467600810
Regulatory Authority
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
These Terms and Conditions constitute a working agreement between the trainee (or the client paying on behalf of the trainee) and the Instructor. By taking driving lessons with the Instructor, you agree to the following terms:
1. Identity and Registration
1.1 To drive legally on the public highway, the trainee must provide valid proof of identity and a valid UK Provisional or Full Driving Licence. The Instructor is required to carry out a licence check via the DVSA portal (https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence).
1.2 Prior to the first lesson, the trainee must submit:
• A photograph of their driving licence (front and back).
• Email address and contact mobile number.
• Pickup address (if different from the licence address).
1.3 The Instructor must be satisfied that the person presenting themselves for the lesson is the individual named on the licence.
2. Eyesight and Fitness to Drive
2.1 Eyesight: In accordance with Highway Code Rule 92, the trainee must be able to read a standard vehicle registration plate from the specified legal distance (20 metres). If glasses or contact lenses are required to meet this standard, they MUST be worn at all times while driving. If the trainee fails the eyesight check, the lesson will be cancelled, and the lesson fee will be forfeited.
2.2 Fitness: The trainee must present themselves fit to drive and operate machinery (Road Traffic Act 1988, Sec 94). If the Instructor deems the trainee unfit to drive (e.g., due to fatigue, illness, alcohol, or drugs) based on their demeanour or behaviour, the lesson will be terminated immediately, and the full lesson fee will be charged.
2.3 Health & Illness: If the trainee is unwell or exhibiting symptoms of a contagious illness, they must notify the Instructor as soon as possible. The Instructor reserves the right to cancel the lesson to safeguard health. Cancellation fees in cases of sudden illness are applied at the Instructor's discretion.
3. Lesson Bookings, Delays, and Cancellations
3.1 Trainee Cancellations: The trainee must provide a minimum of 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule a lesson. Failure to provide 48 hours' notice will result in the trainee being liable for the full cost of the cancelled lesson. Cancellations must be made directly to the Instructor (preferably via email or direct text message).
3.2 Trainee Delays: If the trainee is late, the Instructor will wait for a maximum of 15 minutes at the agreed pickup location. If the trainee does not arrive within this time, the Instructor will leave, the lesson will be forfeited, and no refund will be issued.
3.3 Instructor Delays (Traffic Grace Period): The Instructor will always endeavour to arrive on time. However, due to the unpredictable nature of traffic and road conditions, the Instructor may arrive up to 10 minutes before or after the scheduled lesson start time. This 10-minute window does not constitute a breach of agreement, and the Instructor accepts no liability for such delays. Any lesson time lost due to the Instructor's delay will be made up at the end of the lesson or carried over to a future session.
3.4 Instructor Cancellations: The Instructor reserves the right to postpone a lesson due to dangerous weather, vehicle breakdown, traffic incidents, or unforeseen circumstances. In such events, the lesson will be rescheduled or refunded without penalty.
4. Payments, Block Bookings, and Vouchers
4.1 All lesson fees must be paid in advance. The trainee must have paid for at least one lesson prior to the scheduled date and time of that session.
4.2 Block Bookings: Block booking discounts apply when the trainee pays for a set number of lessons in full and in advance.
4.3 Gift Vouchers: Only vouchers issued directly by Florin Babici are accepted. Vouchers are valid for exactly 12 months from the date of issue and are non-refundable.
5. Inactive Accounts and Administration Fees
5.1 If a trainee holds a prepaid credit balance but stops communicating, providing availability, or booking lessons, a £5.00 monthly administration fee will be deducted from their remaining balance.
5.2 This fee covers the cost of securely archiving student records, managing diary slots, and GDPR compliance. This fee triggers 30 days after the last cancelled or attended lesson. To avoid this fee, the trainee must explicitly request a refund of their remaining balance. If the remaining balance reaches zero, the account will be closed.
6. The Driving Test and Use of the Instructor's Vehicle
6.1 Booking the Test: Booking the practical driving test is the sole responsibility of the trainee. However, tests MUST ONLY be booked for dates and time slots explicitly agreed upon in advance with the Instructor.
6.2 Unauthorised Bookings: Any test booked without the Instructor's prior consultation and agreement will not be entered into the Instructor's diary, and the training vehicle will not be provided.
6.3 Test Standard Requirement: The Instructor reserves the right to withhold the use of the training vehicle for the driving test in the interest of public and examiner safety. To use the Instructor's vehicle for the practical test, the trainee must prove they are consistently at test standard by passing at least two (2) Mock Tests within the 2 weeks immediately preceding the official test date.
6.4 Failed Mock Tests: If the trainee fails the required mock tests, the Instructor will advise the trainee to reschedule their DVSA driving test. The Instructor holds no financial liability for any lost test fees if the trainee is refused the use of the vehicle due to failing to reach a safe standard.
7. Training Environment and Code of Conduct
7.1 The Instructor is bound by the DVSA Code of Conduct. Teaching techniques will be adapted to suit the trainee's learning style to ensure key aims and objectives are met.
7.2 Learning to drive involves inherent risks. While the Instructor mitigates these risks through dual controls and verbal commands, trainees must follow all instructions immediately and conduct themselves in a safe, non-threatening manner.
7.3 Either the Instructor or the trainee has the right to discontinue lessons if they feel the working relationship is incompatible. Any remaining prepaid funds for unfulfilled lessons will be refunded to the original payer, provided the 48-hour notice period for the next immediate lesson is respected.
8. Complaints
Any complaints should be made in writing directly to:
Mr. Florin Vasile Babici
Email: babici.florin@yahoo.com