To help you choose the best driving school and course for you, use this checklist of features.

* Course information package

* Personalized program

* Classroom facilities

* Low student/teacher ratio

* Audio visual equipment

* In-vehicle topics covered

* Basic manoeuvres

* Strategic driving

* Risk perception and management

* Freeway driving

* Night driving

* Driving in adverse conditions

* Instructor qualifications and experience

* Regular instructor upgrading

* Student progress and evaluation reports

* Certificate of completion

* Minimum 25 classroom and 10 behind-the-wheel instruction hours

* Training materials

* Use of vehicle for road test

* Certification fee

* Registered educational institution

* Tuition receipts

* Testimonials

* Number of years in business

* Consumer protection insurance