Your journey to driving starts here

Discover patient, calm, and affordable driving lessons in St Austell with Leander Tonkin Trainee Driving Instructor. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

Our driving lessons

I offer client-centered driving lessons designed to suit all levels, from beginners to experienced learners. My approach is passionate and patient, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel.

Beginners

Start your driving journey with confidence. My beginner lessons are designed to ease you into driving at a pace you're comfortable with.

Partly trained

Pick up where you left off. I'll assess your current skills and tailor lessons to help you progress and achieve your driving goals.

Trained and experienced

Fine-tune your skills and prepare for your test. My trained and experienced lessons focus on refining your technique and building confidence.

Affordable, patient and calm lessons

Leander Tonkin's Trainee Driving School is committed to providing quality driving lessons that are both affordable and tailored to your individual needs. Experience a calm and patient learning environment in St Austell.

Available lesson times

I offer 2 hour lessons on the following days and times: Monday-Thursday 8.45-10.45, 11-1, 1.15-3.15

Wednesday evenings 6-8pm.

Friday 8.45-10.45, 11-1

Support and feedback

Your feedback is valuable to md. After your lessons, I encourage you to provide support by sharing your experiences and helping us improve our services.

Terms and conditions 

Lesson cancellation- I require a 48 hours notice with a cancellation or lesson reschedule, if notice is given less than 48 hours you will still be charged at the full lesson rate.

Booking- To be able to book a lesson you will need to go through the www.bsm.co.uk website put on how ever many hours you would like to book then you will be able to book a lesson.

Booking should take place at least 1 week in advance to secure your spot. You will not be able to book a lesson the same day as payment will not go on that lesson if under 24 hours. 

No payment first no lesson calender available.

Pupil enquirements- You must hold a valid UK provisional license. You must be able to read a number plate of a distance at 20.5 metres with or without glasses/ contact lenses. 

Instructor rights- The instructor holds the rights to withhold the use of their learning car for a test if in their opinion the pupil is not up to test standard. Please also contact your instructor once found a test to make sure your instructor has availability beforehand, don't just book and expect your instructor to have space or expect them to cancel future lessons with other pupils on the day of your test if you have not spoke to them first. 

Must wear suitable shoes. Also if required to wear glasses you must wear them.