Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Launceston
Established in 1968, Launceston S O M has been a trusted provider of professional driving instruction for over five decades. Our family-run business prides itself on delivering tailored, high-quality training through a team of experienced instructors with nearly 5,000 successful test passes to date. We utilise modern BMW Mini Cooper Diesel vehicles equipped with dual controls, safety features, and advanced technology to ensure learners receive comprehensive preparation for both theory and practical tests.Our approach focuses on building confidence through structured routines, hazard perception, and self-evaluation techniques, catering to nervous learners, refresher courses, and intensive training needs. With a proven track record of excellence, including 11 candidates achieving perfect test drives, we remain committed to fostering safe, lifelong driving habits while maintaining transparency in pricing and flexible booking options.
Services
Driving Lessons
Theory Test Prep
Practical Test Prep
Pass Plus Courses
Intensive Driving
Refresher Courses
Motorway Training
City Driving Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with no franchised instructors since 1968
- Nearly 5,000 successful test passes, including 11 perfect drives
- Modern BMW Mini Coopers with dual controls and safety features
- Tailored courses for nervous learners, refresher sessions, and intensive training
- Pass Plus programme endorsed by DVSA and insurance providers
Services
Driving Lessons
Our driving lessons combine theory and practical training using modern BMW Mini Coopers with dual controls. Instructors tailor sessions to individual needs, focusing on hazard perception, safety protocols, and confidence-building techniques. Lessons prepare learners for both test scenarios and real-world driving conditions.
Theory Test Prep
We provide comprehensive theory test preparation covering the Highway Code, multiple-choice questions, and hazard perception. Instructors offer targeted tips and practice materials to help learners achieve the required 43/50 and 44/75 pass marks for the two-part test.
Pass Plus Courses
This six-hour DVSA-backed programme enhances post-test skills through motorway, rural, and city driving. Designed to reduce accident risks, it qualifies new drivers for insurance discounts while building confidence in diverse traffic conditions within 12 months of passing.
Intensive Driving
Tailored intensive courses condense learning into focused periods, ideal for accelerated progress. Limited spaces ensure personalised attention, with schedules adapted to individual experience levels and test preparation timelines.
Refresher Courses
Designed for lapsed drivers, these sessions rebuild confidence through controlled environment practice. Instructors address rustiness in core competencies while updating knowledge of current road regulations and vehicle technologies.
People
Karen Horrell
Driving Instructor
Karen Horrell is a Grade A Standards Check instructor with decades of experience. She specialises in tailored driving tuition, using modern techniques to build learner confidence and proficiency in Launceston and surrounding areas.
Questions
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, cheques, and bank transfers for all driving courses and lesson packages.
Do you offer courses for nervous drivers?
Yes, our instructors specialise in tailored sessions for nervous learners, focusing on confidence-building and gradual skill development.
Are your vehicles equipped with safety features?
Our BMW Mini Coopers include dual controls, front/rear cameras, ABS, stability control, and 8 airbags for comprehensive learner safety.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Launceston and surrounding regions. Contact us to confirm availability for your specific location.
Do you provide post-test training?
Yes, we offer Pass Plus courses and motorway/city driving refresher sessions to enhance confidence after passing your test.
