written by LJIMBO on 04/08/2012
Loved the course I'd do it agen if I lose my licence wichita I'm not planing on doing first time pass on theory and practical the best option great value for money thank you 5 day.
written by on 03/08/2012
Great comprehensive course. They really focus on what you need to pass each test. Great staff, very flexible and helpful. I would recommend highly to anyone wanting to get their licence fast!
written by on 03/08/2012
Was on the course in Manchester and passed my theory, took my test the week after. 5day got me back quick , gave me 6 extra hours free with the manager and i passed 2nd time. great stuff if you want to do it quick. would recommend. helps if you can drive a little bit to start cos they take you straight out on the big roads, no hanging about lol
written by CraigD on 03/08/2012
First off, the course content is lacking and very simplified. Actual theory tuition (which contained the odd nugget of useful info) lasted a mere hour or so a day, the rest so called theory classes involved doing mock exams on a cheap easily accessible driving tuition software suite on the computer - Could of done that at home, and did which I think had more to do with my pass than the course. Practical consists of 4 hours driving a day, 4 x 5 = 20 hours tuition. That is a steep price for 20 driving lessons. I must say my instructor (I think - independently contracted instructor) was very good. I cannot fault him, polite, friendly, patient, explains things simply and tried to put you at ease. But I would imagine most good instructors do. Generally it would seem most average people are able to finish off their practical by driving to the theory test center, but this is by no means forced if you do not feel ready. And this leads me on being "ready" this company makes clear in no certain terms if your driving is not up to standard by the end of the week (you are scored out of 5 daily for various in car activities), they will not provide you with further tuition. This will come at extra expense via a private deal with your instructor if you wish. 5Days claims of unlimited corrective classes and tuition falls into 2 types. Fail your theory and your corrective classes consist of sitting in the room using the previously mentioned software OVER and OVER. The practical corrective tuition involves your tuition being taken over by the course manager, in a different car, only during office hours, and to a point where he only has to correct or approve the reasons for failing on your driving test report. Really pointless for most people in my opinion. Again I had to privately pay my instructor so I didn't change car, and could have more sociable time options. 5Day also offer a "Fast Track" service for booking your test. This involves them checking with your test center for cancellations and moving your date for you, to ANY date available regardless of what you want. If you fail your test this "service" then costs you £50 each subsequent time. TOPTIP - You can do this yourself quite easily by logging onto the DSA website each day before office hours (before companies like 5day start work and eat up all of the cancellations) ie 6-8am (they are open from 6am) and there will generally be some cancellations available. Just saved you £50 :) I would also like to reiterate something reviewed lower down - Celebrities. I was very fortunate enough to have a Z list mega star on my course, no name dropping of course, but what this effectively means is for the entire week the training manager will spend most of his time ensuring "they" are OK and comfortable, while barely paying much effort or attention to the rest of the group. I would of even appreciated him at least trying to hide this! The round up of what you are paying for... 1. 6 hours of basic theory, 10 hours of sitting at a computer 2. 20 hours of practical 3. Your theory test booked for you (you have to pay separately for it though when booking) 4. A cancellation finder for your practical (read my top tip) 5. A theory guide book with a few round ups of the theory lessons. 6. Use of a computer and software 7. unlimited pointless theory correction classes 8. Restrictive and in my opinion practically useless practical unlimited" tuition 9. One hour brief at the beginning of each day 9-10 Course - in class by a qualified adi for around £800 this is ridiculously overpriced. Bottom line..... Would I recommend - Hell NO Would I use again - Hell NO Did I enjoy my overall experience with 5Day - Hell NO and incidentally I am sure you will have guessed I failed my first practical - my fault not 5Days obviously. At this point I avoided 5Day because of the extra costs and pointless correction options. I passed my second time
Written on: 03/08/2012
Thank you for your comments. May I address your comment: "The practical corrective tuition involves your tuition being taken over by the course manager, in a different car, only during office hours, and to a point where he only has to correct or approve the reasons for failing on your driving test report. Really pointless for most people in my opinion" This is the corrective course recommended by the Government and the reason why you are given the DL25 failure report by the examiner at the end of your test. I am sorry that you feel that you did not benefit at all with our course as we work very hard to help people pass the test in the shortest possible time. Obviously this service does cost money but compared with normal lessons and a test on the waiting list we believe that the course does offer value for money. Considering that you attended the course on Monday 21st May coming to us as a complete beginner, and took and passed the theory test on the course later that week, and got to a standard where you applied for and took your driving test 5 Days after you applied for it, I consider that we have done a good job!. If you would like to contact Head Office and discuss your experiences I would be happy to arrange a full refund of your course fee if it is shown that you did not benefit at all with any of the course theory or practical tuition that you had on the course. 5DAY DIRECTORS.
written by on 26/07/2012
This course is ace, ive passed my theory and my test all so quick first time. Yippee I can drive xxx
written by on 25/07/2012
Just a big thank you to all. My Instructor was a "Top Guy" he really helped me and built on my confidence, helping me when I needed it and leaving me to get on with it when I could. A tiring week but well worth it and quite good fun too, Can't believe I've passed whoop whoop. p.s. I will drive safely John x
written by on 24/07/2012
I was slightly nervous of going on the course at first in Manchester but when i arrived I was made to feel welcome and at ease , The training Manager was polite and curtious to everyone , we had briefs in the morning and then went driving for the day then we did theory which was a problem for me as i didnt know anything , but the training manager really helped averyone to pass, i think out of 12 people only one failed his theory !, My instructor was a woman and we got on great , she was patient with me even when i did some dangerous things. I passed my theory , and was asked if i wanted to apply for my test , although i got myself up to a good level and felt safe enough to do the test , i wanted to make sure, so when the course finished , I asked the instructor for a couple of lessons which we did privatly , i think i had 3 all together, I then fast tracked my test and passed first time , so thanks to 5day I did in a couple of weeks what may have taken me months to achieve.
written by twofoothands on 23/07/2012
Brilliant week, really didn't know what to expect but was really impressed, in fact by the time I finished on Friday afternoon I felt sorry to be leaving the others on the course that I'd met that week. Everyone at 5 day was great and very friendly. I had plenty of help with the theory, which I was very worried about and so much that was covered in the classroom came up in my test. I did fail my practical test first time, but I then had a couple of free remedial lessons, which were free and then passed second time. Well chuffed.
written by on 08/06/2012
Forgot to mention, yes they do have so calles "celebrities" on the course and they give them fantastic reviews but they get special "celebrity" treatment and best instructors.
Written on: 21/07/2012
We treat all our customers the same. I am sure that if you had any problems on the course you would have mentioned this to the course manager on the course week as soon as you had issues. In this event we do have spare instructors and would bring them in if you were not happy with the one you had.
written by on 06/05/2012
Just like it says, I got my theory and driving test all sorted first time
written by jps7655 on 03/05/2012
Best 5days i've had,really enjoyed my sessions in class and on the road would recommend to anyone concidering learning to drive.I was treated fairly by all members of staff.
written by on 02/05/2012
Great course good people. Great tuition, accommodation is brilliant.
written by on 01/05/2012
theory training is first class. I got help all week with the theory in their classes and drove loads each day with my instructor. i got my theory on thursday and my driving test the next tuesday, thats fast and quicker than all my mates ! lol
written by mikemanc on 27/04/2012
just recently been on the manchester course the course manager keith was a star aswell as my instructor carolyn i didint know what to think on the foirst day of going 5day but its the most warmly welcoming iv had id say this course is a must do and my instructor carolyn was a star to the course passed first time with 2 minors threw keith and carolyn thans a million
written by lovemycar3 on 03/04/2012
Great course or theory training and a quick driving test. Was taught all i needed to pass both the tests. Was a bit lazy with theory revision at home but when you are at 5day with everyone else you get good theory training and get motivated for the theory which is on the course. Got my driving test quick too just like they say and obviously passed it 1st time :)
written by on 02/04/2012
Found what they told you in class room was amazing and my instructor was good but found my hotel was not open day i got there was not told said had called but had not which made it go from good to bad for me think they should look in to the hotel side of things and keep to time stated in book for theory practice.....
written by on 13/02/2012
I had already done my theory the year before but never got round to taking any more lessons. So i contacted 5day and asked them if they did non-theory courses as well as the normal courses they do which include theory and i was delighted when they said they did. I started my course last monday (6th feb 2012) and passed my test on the friday (10th feb 2012) excellent instructor and other people in my group said the same about their instructors and its just an excellent course that 5day provide. I don't think there's any better way to learn to drive, why drag it out over 6 months? save up the money and get it done in 5 days!
written by on 05/01/2012
Before using 5day, I had failed my test three times. It's so demoralising to fail your driving test - and piles on the pressure, especially when you have other commitments such as studying. The thought that I had to get my driving test done and dusted was always at the back of my mind. I discovered 5day simply through researching intensive driving companies in Norwich on the internet. Previously, I had used another company and had done a couple of hours a week. The driving instructor I did this with was good - but I would definitely recommend intensive courses from my own experience, where I found it more suited to me than only doing a couple of hours a week over an extended period of time. 5day is centrally located and I found the office staff helpful and understanding. You complete classroom-based learning for around 45 minutes before you venture out into the practical driving session (I already had the theory test certificate before using 5day, this classroom-based learning is supplementary to the practical course and has nothing to do with the theory test course). Some people might be apprehensive about this, but I found it extremely helpful and it is something few driving schools offer. The instructor was knowledgeable and it enables you to get to grips with the Highway Code and how to respond to situations when driving. One rather unique thing I liked about 5day is that they give you a questionnaire where you can specify the type of style/attitude you want your driving instructor to display (from pushing you to your limit to being more laid back). This is great as it allows you to decide how you want to be taught, as the instructors are given this questionnaire. My instructor was great - he built my confidence and helped me to improve where I had been faltering. The only caveat I would offer is that you should probably have some basic driving experience before using 5day, as opposed to someone who has never been behind a steering wheel. You don't need to be anywhere near a pro, but it just helps when you are thrust into the busy roads of Norwich. In conclusion, I would definitely recommend 5day. Having to pay for the entire course (as opposed to say smaller amounts for individual lessons) can be a bit daunting, but the fact that they offer free, unlimited lessons if you fail sealed it for me and in my view makes 5day good value for money. Even though I passed soon after completing the course, to have the free lessons to fall back on if I failed was certainly a reassurance and took some pressure off.
written by on 23/12/2011
It sure is quick, hard work but fast. Passed theory on the course and they got my driving test the next Monday. Passed both first time with high marks and now driving about norfolk so watch out lol. I had had a few lesson form another school but they were dragging it out so i went to 5day. its a good price to pay considering i saved so much time
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Written on: 03/08/2012
Thank you for your kind comments. Happy driving 5DAY