6 Penalty points within the first 2 years of passing your test will result in your licence being revoked.

Driving without insureance        =     Fine and 6 penalty points

Speeding                                   =     Fine and 3 penalty points

Using a mobile whilst driving     =     Fine and 3 penalty points

Your Car

Your lessons will take place in a well maintained extremely comfortable car with one of the highest safety ratings for its occupants putting it in the top three safest cars on the road today.   

• Fully adjustable drivers seat to suite all heights of students.
• 1.9 litre Turbo Diesel Injection VW Golf
• Five Doors
• Driver & all Passenger Airbags
• Electric Windows
• Electric heated mirrors
• Power Assisted Steering (EMS)
• Seat Height Adjuster
• 4 Way Steering Wheel Adjuster
• Pollen Filters
• Air Conditioning
• Automatic / Manual Windscreen Wipers
• Automatic / Manual Headlights
• Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP)
• Anti Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Great Instructor.

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Hey Pamela, I just wanna say a massive thank you for all your time and patience u have put out for me over the past months! I appreciate every minute of it and so happy  that you helped me achieve my  biggest goal in life!! I’m gona miss my lessons with you though take care xxx

I would definately reccommend Pamela as a driving instructor!  I have been with her for a little over 2 months & have just sat my test & passed first time with only 4 minors!  After having two previous instructors &  not getting anywhere, I started lessons with Pamela & driving just clicked!  She is firm but fair & she wont sugar coat things, bad is bad &  good is good!  Its that very approach that helped me learn & progress! Trust me when you get a “very well done” it will mean a lot as you know you’ve earned it! If you are serious about driving & are looking for a highly skilled &  experianced instructor who strives to get you through your test,  look no further! Thanks Pamela! X

Pamela Is A Fab Driving Instructor She Knows Her Stuff She Spends Alot Of Time And Effort With Her Students She Makes The Lessons Fun, Not One Week Goes Bye Where I Ever Get Up In The Morning And Dread My Lesson, I Really Do Enjoy Them And Am Sure Alot Of Other Students Do Too  Thanks Pamela For All The Time U Have Spend With Me I Have Learn`t So Much And Came Along A Great Way And Thats All Down To Pamela Aka
Target-ed XxX

Kelly McPhilemy Larkhall

Pamela is an excellent instructor.  I passed first time, she is very patient & understanding.  I am still amazed that I passed but it’s only because she is so experienced and professional.  I recommend Target-Ed to anyone who is considering taking driving lessons! And the website is great xx

Michielle Traynor Larkhall

A great big thank you to Pamela for going above and beyond to help me with my advanced driving lessons. I have enjoyed every lesson and learnt so much.

G Meachan Blackwood

Pamela you are an absolutely amaaazing instructer =D  I have learned so so much from you.  So professional & an absolutely brilliant teacher =)

Thanks, Cheryl McDonald x From Larkhall

Thank you Pamela, I love taking my lesson with you and after taking lessons with two other instructors I finally feel my confidence is building and I am really happy,  you are a fantastic instructor and I really enjoy our lesson every week, thank you soooo much you are the BEST ! xxxx

Sinead Wood, Newmains

Thank you ever so much for going the extra mile for me… Even though it has been tough you have always kept your calm and made me laugh which made the lesson even more enjoyable. Your the most AMAZING teacher out there and am soooooo glad I had you as my instructor.

Iram Ali Hamilton

I really enjoy my lessons with Pamela and look forward every week to them.  You feel at ease when your out driving with Target-Ed Driving and really learn alot, from road safety to more confidence.  I would definately recommend Target-Ed Driving for your driving lessons as not only do you get a licence to drive at the end of it,  you’ve got a friend for life!  I’d like to also say a massive thank you to Pamela at Target-Ed Driving for building up my confidence and the good laughs we get out driving, it really makes my day thanks Pamela x

Kerry Haddow Hamilton

Hi Pamela

I think your web site is really impressive. I also really enjoyed going on my driving lessons with you,  you always listened to me and did’nt shout too much ha ha,  you stuck by me, helping me progress till I passed my test.  I feel I gained a friend as well as a goof driving instructor… soooo thanks D x

Donna Laird, Blackwood

Having taken a couple of driving lessons quite a few years ago, I was unsure and slightly nervous about starting driving lessons again. Pam, through advice and structured lessons quickly made me feel confident and secure in the skills she was teaching me. The driving instruction I recieved from Pam not only helped me become a good and considerate driver, but most importantly, a safe driver. An instructer very much worth recommending.

Colin Mills, Darvel

Just found your website and thought I owe you a lot for getting me through my test over a year now & not a single problem & over 13000 miles done already anyway here goes….

Having already had lessons before with another company I gave Target-Ed driving a go! The depth of knowledge & styles of learning is very wide & has a plan for all kinds of learners.  The patience & attitude was great from Pamela my instructor & always had a good plan of what to do next to get you ready to not just pass the test but to have a good knowledge of driving.  I also took the pass plus here & it has been a massive help in learning to drive to diferent roads & situations you don’t get in lessons.  I would recommend this to anyone who wants to pass their test & pass it with great knowledge & a great smile.  Thank you Pamela! you know how much I enjoyed myself  & again thankyou so much for not just getting me to pass but to be confident to drive in real life.

Ross Kidd, Larkhall

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If you live in South Lanarkshire, once you have passed your test and completed your Pass Plus course, South Lanarkshire Council are offering you £75 towards your costs.

If you would like to know more please visit the contact page for details of how to contact me at Target-Ed Driving or give me a call, just ask for Pamela.

GRADE 6 INSTRUCTOR

After attending a check test in Hamilton, I am very happy to announce that I was awarded a Grade 6, a check test is a test which is conducted by a representative of the DSA and it is a test of instructional ability of an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), Grade 6 is the highest grade that can be awarded to an instructor and is awarded to 6% of 45,000 instructors in Britain.

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Congratulations

Pamela has now  completed  her Level 4 City & Guilds in Forensic Accident investigation & Level 4 City & Guilds in  Health & Safety.  As an instructor this gives her a unique added knowledge in defensive driving.

Pass Plus is an established training course aimed at new drivers and was designed by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) with the help of insurers and the driving instruction industry.

Statistics show that new drivers are more likely to have an accident in the first two years after passing their test, due to lack of driving experience. Pass Plus is not a driving test but a 6 hour course (minimum) that will build on your current skills and knowledge. It will teach you how to anticipate, plan for and deal with all kinds of hazards, and help you become a more confident driver.

A Pass Plus course can be taken at any time, but it’s ideally taken in the first year after passing your driving test.

Pass Plus consists of six modules about driving in different conditions:

Driving around a town

The first module has two parts. It begins with an introduction to Pass Plus, explaining the course aims and the skills and knowledge to be covered.

The second part is a practical session covering the different features of driving in a town, such as complex junctions and public transport.

You’ll focus on:

• observation, judgement and awareness
• eye contact
• consideration for vulnerable road users
• showing caution
• keeping space around your car

All weather driving

This module will be covered as much as possible in a practical session. You’ll focus on correct speed, safe stopping distances, plus seeing and being seen in:

• rain
• sleet, snow and ice
• mist and fog
• bright sunshine

You’ll also look at skidding, and:

• what causes skids
• how to prevent skids
• correcting slow-speed skids
• braking on poor surfaces
• aquaplaning

Driving in the countryside

This module looks at the main differences between town and country driving:

• observing the road ahead
• making progress safely
• bends, hills, uneven roads and dead ground
• keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
• safe overtaking

It focuses especially on being aware and showing consideration for:

• pedestrians, horse riders and animals in the road
• farm entrances
• slow moving vehicles

It also covers the correct use of a horn, coping with mud and debris on the road and how to use passing places.

Driving at night

This covers the important parts of driving at night, dawn and dusk. You’ll learn about:

• the importance of using headlights correctly
• adjusting to the dark
• judging speed and distance
• the correct use of lights and keeping them clean
• dealing with dazzle
• hard-to-see road users
• parking issues

Driving on dual carriageways

Dual carriageways are high speed roads where the two carriageways are separated by a central reservation. You will need to have particular skills, including:

• effective observation, using your mirrors and checking blind spots
• judgement and planning ahead
• separation distances
• joining and leaving a dual carriageway
• overtaking and lane discipline
• the correct use of speed

Driving on motorways

This should be a practical session if possible. If there is no motorway nearby, it will be covered in a theory session.You should drive on a motorway as soon as you can afterwards so you can put the theory into practice.

The topics covered include:

• journey planning
• joining and leaving a motorway, and using slip roads
• safe speeds in different circumstances
• effective observation
• signs, signals and markings
• overtaking and lane discipline
• courtesy to other road users
• motorway fatigue
• breakdown proceduresuse of lights, including hazard warning lights
• debris on the carriageway
• crosswinds

Source: direct.gov.uk

Your Training Car

Show Me Questions

Q1 -- Show me how you would check that the direction indicators are working.

• Applying the indicators or hazard warning switch and check functioning of all indicators. (may need to switch ignition on, prompt not to start engine)

Q2 -- Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working on this car. (I can assist you, if you need to switch the ignition on, please don’t start the engine)

• Operate brake pedal, make use of reflections in windows, garage doors, etc, or ask someone to help. (you may need to switch ignition on, but do not start engine)

Q3 -- Show me / explain how you would check that the power assisted steering is working before starting a journey.

• If the steering becomes heavy the system may not be working properly. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained while the engine is started, should result in a slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. Alternatively turning the steering wheel just after moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assistance is functioning.

Q4 -- Show me how you would check the parking brake (handbrake) for excessive wear, make sure you keep safe control of the vehicle.

• Apply footbrake firmly. Demonstrate by applying parking brake (handbrake) so that when it is fully applied it secures itself, and is not at the end of the working travel.

Q5 -- Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.

• Identify dipstick / oil level indicator, describe check of oil level against the minimum/maximum markers.

Q6 -- Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level.

• Identify high/low level markings on header tank where fitted or radiator filler cap, and describe how to top up to correct level.

Q7 -- Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid.

• Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.

Q9 -- Show me how you would check that the horn is working (off road only).

• Check is carried out by using control usually on steering wheel. (turn on ignition if necessary).

Q10 -- Show me how you would clean the windscreen using the windscreen washer and wipers

• Operate control to wash and wipe windscreen (turn ignition on if necessary.

Q11 -- Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front and rear screens.

• Set all relevant controls including; fan, temperature, air direction / source and heated screen to clear windscreen and windows. Engine does not have to be started for this demonstration.

Q12 -- Show me how you would switch on the rear fog light(s) and explain when you would use it/them. (No need to exit vehicle)

• Operate switch (turn on dipped headlights and ignition if necessary). Check warning light is on. Explain use.

Q13 -- Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.

• Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light.

Tell Me Questions

Q14 -- Tell Me Tell me how you would check that the brakes are working before starting a journey.

• Brakes should not feel spongy or slack. Brakes should be tested as you set off. Vehicle should not pull to one side.

Q15 -- Tell Me where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level.

• Identify reservoir and explain how to check level.

Q16 -- Tell Me where you would find the information for the recommended tyre pressures for this car and how tyre pressures should be checked.

• Manufacturer’s guide, use a reliable pressure gauge, check and adjust pressures when tyres are cold, don’t forget spare tyre, remember to refit valve caps.

Q17 -- Tell Me how you make sure your head restraint is correctly adjusted so it provides the best protection in the event of a crash.

• The head restraint should be adjusted so the rigid part of the head restraint is at least as high as the eye or top of the ears, and as close to the back of the head as is comfortable. N.B. Some restraints might not be adjustable.

Q18 -- Tell Me how you would check the tyres to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.

• No cuts and bulges, 1.6mm of tread depth across the central 3/4 (three quarters) of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire outer circumference.

Q19 -- Tell me how you would check that the headlights & tail lights are working. (No need to exit vehicle)

• Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), then walk round vehicle. (As this is a “Tell Me” question, there is no need to physically check the lights.)

Q20 -- Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock braking system.

• A warning light should illuminate if there is a fault with the anti lock braking system.

If you live in South Lanarkshire, once you have passed your test and completed your Pass Plus course, South Lanarkshire Council are offering you £75 towards your costs.

If you would like to know more please visit the contact page for details of how to contact me at Target-Ed Driving or give me a call,  just ask for Pamela.

Recommend a friend and receive £20.00,  speak to your instructor for details.