About Somerset Automatic

John Franklin is a Driving Standards Agency approved driving instructor and has been awarded a grade 5 (the grading system goes from 1 to 6). Along with extensive practical experience John has undergone futher training specialising in teaching people with disabilities to drive.

Unlike many driving instructors John did his training and qualified as an instructor in an automatic car and so is truly an automatic specialist.

Somerset Automatic provide driver training over a wide area including most of Somerset, North Dorset and South Bristol using up to date coaching techniques tailored to each pupils needs. The tuition car is the new Ford Fiesta which is very popular and well liked by pupils.

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Learning to drive with a disability

Many modifications can be made to modern cars. Somerset Automatic can help assess and advise on any modifications that may be of benefit to the driver to help them learn to drive with confidence.

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