Terms and Conditions of Service – Learners and Drivers
1. Eligibility for Driving Lessons
To book and attend driving lessons with us, you must meet the following requirements:
Be aged 17 or older (16 or over if disabled).
Hold a valid UK driving licence (provisional, full, or a valid foreign licence that is acceptable in the UK).
It is your responsibility to present proof of your valid driving licence to your instructor before your first lesson. Failure to provide this proof may result in your instructor refusing to conduct the lesson, though you may still be charged for the session.
Additionally, you must meet the minimum eye test requirements, which include the ability to read a standard UK number plate from a distance of 20.5 meters (67 feet). If corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) are required to meet this standard, you must wear them during your lessons.
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2. Payment for Lessons
Payments for driving lessons can be made via cash, credit/debit card, or online through our website www.betmydrivingschool.com and app Betmy Driving School App.
All payments must be made in advance of attending any driving session.
Lesson prices may change in line with inflation, increased operational costs, or an improved curriculum.
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3. Lessons
Both you and your instructor are responsible for agreeing on the timing, location, and duration of your individual lessons.
You must provide your instructor with a valid provisional licence at your first lesson.
Notify your instructor immediately if there are any factors that affect your ability or entitlement to take driving lessons, or if you lose your valid UK driving licence.
As the driver or student of the vehicle, you are fully responsible for any traffic violations, fixed penalties, and convictions that occur during your lessons.
The cancellation period for any lessons is governed by the Plans & Pricing Page. Any cancellation depends on your availability, which will be monitored through our student log. Please consult your instructor for personal circumstances.
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4. Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel a lesson, a minimum of 72 hours’ notice is required.
If your instructor cancels due to illness or mechanical issues, they will work to reschedule the lesson.
Failure to provide at least 72 hours’ notice will result in you being charged for the full lesson.
If you have a scheduled driving test with the DVSA, they require at least three working days’ notice for cancellation. If your instructor deems you unfit for the test within this three-day notice period, you may lose both the DVSA test fee and the instructor’s test fee.
Your instructor reserves the right to withdraw the tuition vehicle on the day of the test if they assess that you are not at the required standard.
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5. Limitation of Liability
Betmy Driving School and your instructor will not be liable for any loss or damage where:
There is no breach of legal duty owed to you.
The loss or damage is not foreseeable.
The loss or damage is due to your actions or omissions.
The loss or damage arises from circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Betmy Driving School is not liable for any business-related losses, such as lost profits or business interruption.
Betmy Driving School is not a party to the contract between you and your instructor for driving tuition. However, we remain liable for any loss or damage resulting directly from any breach by us.
Your statutory rights as a consumer remain unaffected by these terms.
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6. Insurance
Your instructor will carry appropriate motor insurance to cover any potential accidents while you are driving the instructor’s tuition vehicle as a learner driver.
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7. Refund Policy
If you choose to stop taking lessons with Betmy Driving School, any remaining funds in your account will be refunded, minus a 25% non-refundable fee.
Block bookings and special offers are non-refundable.
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8. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, which are not under our control. Betmy Driving School is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites.
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9. App Features
Our app provides 24-hour online support, alongside tailored teaching techniques to suit your individual learning needs.
Payments should be made at least 7 days prior to lessons, with your full name as the reference. Payment is to be made via direct bank transfer to the following account:
Account Name: BETMY
Sort Code: 20-19-97
Account Number: 53680541
Please note that 25% of your payment is non-refundable.
If you need to cancel or rearrange a lesson, you must give at least 72 hours' notice. Failure to do so will result in you being charged for the full lesson.
Once a lesson is confirmed, pick-up and drop-off will only be from the address provided at the time of booking. We cannot deviate from this due to scheduling conflicts with other lessons.
Do not book a driving test before confirming with us. We must agree that you are test-ready and confirm the time and date of your test.
The is a fee for using our car during your driving test, which includes drop-off after the test.
Our lesson slots are as follows:
8:00 am – 10:00 am
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Premium rate)
Lessons taken before 8:00 am and after 8:00 pm will incur an additional charge.
If you fail your driving test after three attempts, we will waive the test fee and charge you at our standard hourly rate.
Please provide confirmation that you have read, understood, and accepted these terms and conditions.
The tax charge at checkout covers processing fees for your service.
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10. Contact Information
For any customer service inquiries, please contact us at:
Email: betmy@betmydrivingschool.com
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By continuing to use our services, you agree to these terms and conditions.
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BETMY Academy – Terms and Conditions
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Effective Date: 24 September 2025
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These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern your use of services provided by BETMY Driving School and its educational platform BETMY Academy (“Company,” “we,” “us”). By enrolling in lessons or accessing Academy content, you (“Student”) accept these terms.
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1. Services
BETMY Driving School provides driving instruction. BETMY Academy provides educational resources. Content is for informational purposes only and does not replace official guidance. No guarantee is made that lessons or content will result in passing a driving test or obtaining a license.
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2. Accuracy & Disclaimer
We make no representation that content is complete, accurate, or current. Driving laws vary and may change. The Student is responsible for verifying all requirements. Reliance on lessons or Academy content is at the Student’s own risk.
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3. Assumption of Risk
Driving and training involve inherent risks including accidents, injury, and property damage. The Student assumes all risks.
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4. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company and its affiliates are not liable for any loss, injury, damage, or failure arising from participation in lessons or reliance on Academy materials. Nothing limits liability where prohibited by law.
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5. Fees, Payments & Refunds
All fees are payable in advance unless agreed otherwise. All payments are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable, regardless of attendance or outcome.
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For monthly payment plans or direct debits, the Student is solely responsible for cancelling with their bank. The Company is not liable for payments taken after cancellation if the Student fails to notify their bank
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6. Student Obligations
Students must:
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Hold a valid learner’s permit or license as required by law.
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Attend lessons fit to drive, free from alcohol, drugs, or impairing substances.
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Follow instructor directions and all applicable laws.
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Not copy, share, or redistribute Academy content without written consent.
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7. Intellectual Property
All lesson materials and Academy resources remain the Company’s property. Use is limited to personal educational purposes. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
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8. Indemnification
The Student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and affiliates from claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from participation, reliance on content, or breach of this Agreement.
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9. Amendments
The Company may amend these Terms at any time. Updates take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
10. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction.
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11. Severability
If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains valid.
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12. Entire Agreement
This Agreement is the complete understanding between the Student and Company and supersedes prior terms.
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By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms and Conditions as of 24 September 2025.