Choosing a Driving School in Kenya

Choosing a driving school in any of the Kenyan cities can be a confusing task. First, there are the famous brands that you've been seeing around your area of residence, social media and at work. Then , there is your pocket which may torn thus the need for quality and budget friendly driving school. Well, here are some of the considerations you'll need to have in mind to help you get value for your money.

Your Schedule

Driving school lessons take atleast a month and most driving school operate between 9-5 pm. However, most have early morning(6am) and evening classes(from 5pm) to cater for 9-5 professionals.

As a Form Four leaver, you may have all the time in the world and you should be able to choose a convenient

As a university student, you may want some flexibility with your class time.

As a white collar professional, you may fancy early morning or evening classes

And as an entrepreneur, take a month off :-D

Location

You'll want to pull out your android or apple phone and check for driving school nearby as most are mapped by the respective schools. Alternatively, walk into any branch of your chosen driving school at any location and ask for a branch next to you residential. Be sure to choose a conducive location in sync with your schedule.

Costs

Cost is a big factor when choosing a driving school. Depending on your intentions and urgency in enrolling for driving school classes. Some driving school like AA are recognized across East Africa while others are local to Kenya. Some may have booster packs for drivers looking for refresher lessons. Depending on your proven experience and exposure, one can negotiate for better rates and opt out of full packages.

Brand reputation & Quality

Brand reputation of a driving school gives one confidence to enroll. A good reputation mostly goes hand in hand with quality and high pass ratio for drivers that have attended such schools. Be keen to ask for the time and number of practical lessons you'll have in the entire course and the total distance you are expected to cover during such lessons.

Driving license categories

Depending on your personal reason fir enrolling in a driving school: drive your own car, a psv, a company vehicle or transport goods on lorries, you'll need to register for a specific category to achieve your aim. Below are the various categories:

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