Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving Instructor in Altrincham
AIM Driving has been delivering professional driving instruction in Altrincham since 2006. Our founder Elaine Frattasi, a Grade A DVSA-qualified instructor with a top-tier score of 50/51, brings over 19 years of expertise to every lesson. We specialise in tailored driving tuition for nervous learners, individuals with ADHD, and those requiring refresher courses. Our structured approach combines advanced teaching methods with comprehensive mock tests and theory preparation, achieving an exceptional 80% first-time pass rate - double the national average.We maintain strict one-to-one lessons, provide detailed progress reports, and offer flexible scheduling including early morning sessions. Our commitment to road safety extends beyond tests, focusing on developing lifelong responsible driving habits while maintaining full transparency through our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Services
Driving Lessons
Refresher Courses
Intensive Training
Nervous Driver Support
Pass Plus Tuition
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 19 years' experience with a proven 80% first-time pass rate
- Grade A DVSA rating with score of 50/51
- Specialised ADHD/dyslexia/dyspraxia support techniques
- 100% satisfaction guarantee with full lesson refunds
- Comprehensive theory and practical training package
Associations and certifications
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructor
- Pass Plus registered
- DBS checked
- Motor Schools Association of Great Britain
- South Manchester Association of Driving Instructors
- Engage Driving
What people say
Excellent teaching methods
Patient and understanding
Confidence-boosting approach
Thorough preparation
Flexible scheduling
Services
Driving Lessons
Structured manual driving instruction tailored to individual learning needs. Focus on developing safe driving habits through comprehensive theory and practical training. Includes detailed progress tracking and mock tests to ensure first-time test success, particularly beneficial for nervous learners and those with special requirements.
Refresher Courses
Targeted driving retraining for lapsed drivers seeking to regain confidence. Combines road rule updates with practical sessions on modern driving techniques. Ideal for those returning after extended breaks or needing to improve specific skills through systematic assessment and improvement planning.
Intensive Training
Focused driving programmes for rapid skill development. Combines concentrated lesson blocks with strategic test preparation. Designed for time-sensitive learners requiring efficient training while maintaining high standards of road safety and examination readiness through progressive assessment.
Nervous Driver Support
Specialised instruction for anxious learners using proven confidence-building techniques. Incorporates gradual exposure to challenging driving scenarios with structured support. Addresses specific concerns through tailored lesson plans that prioritise psychological comfort alongside technical skill development.
Pass Plus Tuition
Post-test driving improvement programme focusing on enhanced road safety skills. Covers complex driving situations including night driving and motorway navigation. Provides insurance benefits while developing comprehensive driving competence through real-world scenario training and advanced hazard perception techniques.
People
Elaine Frattasi
Driving Instructor
Qualified driving instructor with 19 years' experience, holding DVSA's top Grade A rating (50/51). Specialises in teaching nervous drivers and individuals with ADHD. Achieved 80% first-time pass rate through tailored instruction methods.
Questions
What is your first-time driving test pass rate?
Our first-time pass rate is 80%, significantly above the national average, achieved through structured training and comprehensive preparation.
How long are your driving lessons?
Standard lessons last one hour, with flexible scheduling options including early morning sessions to accommodate different availability requirements.
Do you offer lessons for nervous drivers?
Yes, we specialise in teaching nervous learners using patient, confidence-building techniques tailored to individual anxiety triggers and learning paces.
What areas do you cover for driving lessons?
We provide instruction across Altrincham, Sale, Hale, Timperley, and Bowdon, covering both urban and rural driving environments.
Do you support learners with special needs?
Yes, we have extensive experience teaching individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia using adapted techniques and patient instruction methods.
What charity work do you participate in?
We participate in the annual Big Learner Relay, having helped raise £250,000 for Children in Need through driving instructor-led fundraising activities.
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