Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Driving Lessons in Lanark
Established in 1995, Liz & Frank Denholm School of Motoring is a family-run driving instruction service operating in and around Lanark. Both instructors, Liz and Frank Denholm, are fully qualified Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) registered with the DVSA, holding enhanced disclosure certifications and maintaining active membership in the Lanark District Driving Instructors Association. We adhere to a strict code of conduct and prioritise continuous professional development to ensure our teaching methods remain current and effective. Our commitment to quality tuition is reflected in our high pass rates, with instruction tailored to both complete beginners and those seeking to refine their driving skills.All lessons are conducted in modern, dual-controlled vehicles equipped with safety features including power-assisted steering, anti-lock brakes, and rear-view cameras. We provide comprehensive support from initial lessons through to theory and practical test preparation, ensuring learners develop the competence and confidence required for safe, lifelong driving. Our approach combines technical expertise with a focus on hazard perception and defensive driving strategies, aligning with DVSA standards to prepare students for real-world road conditions.
Services
Driving Lessons
Driving Test Preparation
Car Safety Training
Hazard Perception Instruction
Manual Transmission Tuition
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We are DVSA-registered Approved Driving Instructors with over 25 years of combined experience.
- Our dual-controlled vehicles feature modern safety equipment including anti-lock brakes and rear-view cameras.
- We maintain membership in the Lanark District Driving Instructors Association for professional standards.
- Our tailored instruction approach achieves consistently high pass rates for theory and practical tests.
- We prioritise continuous professional development to keep teaching methods aligned with current road safety standards.
Associations and certifications
- DVSA
What people say
High pass rates
Patient instruction
Test preparation expertise
Modern training vehicles
Flexible lesson scheduling
Services
Driving Lessons
Our structured driving lessons cater to learners at all stages, from first-time drivers to those needing refresher courses. Sessions focus on mastering vehicle control, road positioning, and hazard awareness while preparing for DVSA tests. Instructors adapt lesson content to individual learning speeds and specific test requirements.
Driving Test Preparation
We provide comprehensive preparation for both theory and practical driving tests. This includes mock tests, hazard perception training, and detailed route planning for test centres in Lanark. Our instructors ensure students understand DVSA assessment criteria and develop test-ready confidence.
Car Safety Training
This service covers essential vehicle safety checks and emergency procedures required for the practical test. Students learn to identify brake faults, check tyre conditions, and operate safety systems. Training includes 'show me, tell me' questions and real-world hazard response techniques.
Hazard Perception Instruction
Our hazard perception training develops skills to anticipate and respond to potential road dangers. Using DVSA-style scenarios, we teach learners to identify developing hazards, maintain safe distances, and apply defensive driving strategies for improved road safety.
Manual Transmission Tuition
Specialised instruction in operating manual transmission vehicles, focusing on clutch control, gear changes, and hill starts. Lessons use dual-controlled VW models with modern features to build proficiency in manual driving techniques required for UK road conditions.
People
Liz Denholm
Approved Driving Instructor
DVSA-registered ADI with over 25 years of driving instruction experience in Lanark. Specialises in learner confidence building and test preparation, maintaining active CPD to ensure teaching methods align with current road safety standards.
Frank Denholm
Approved Driving Instructor
Experienced DVSA-registered ADI offering tailored driving lessons for Lanark-area learners. Focuses on hazard perception and defensive driving techniques, with ongoing professional development to maintain industry-leading instruction standards.
Questions
Are your instructors DVSA-registered?
Yes, both Liz and Frank Denholm are fully qualified Approved Driving Instructors registered with the DVSA, displaying current green certificates during lessons.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily operate in and around Lanark, including South Lanarkshire, providing door-to-door lesson coverage within our service area.
Do you offer automatic transmission lessons?
Currently we specialise in manual transmission instruction using VW T-Roc and Tiago dual-controlled vehicles with modern safety features.
How do I book a driving test?
We assist with test bookings through the official DVSA website and can help find available slots, including last-minute cancellations via Driving Test Genie.
What safety equipment do your cars have?
Our training vehicles include dual controls, anti-lock brakes, airbags, rear-view cameras, and power-assisted steering for learner safety and confidence development.
Do you provide theory test support?
Yes, we offer hazard perception training and theory test guidance covering the Highway Code and DVSA question requirements as part of our comprehensive instruction package.
