Changing the instructor in Irish School of Motoring
Not exactly post about the driving test, but still...
I've been taking manual transmission EDT lessons in ISM in Finglas area (have done 5 hours previously but postponed the lessons because of college exams) and everything has been going more or less okay, but my instructor isn't the best fit for me is not someone I'd like to continue taking lessons with, particularly because:
- During my 2nd lesson when I was really struggling with my clutch (the car stalled 7-9 times in total), she said (not even halfway into the 2-hour lesson) that (quote) "she will ban me from her car if I fail the clutch [and the car stalls] one more time". Miraculously, for the rest of the lesson that didn't happen, but the attitude is not the one I would expect from an instructor that teaches a person that has barely driven before;
- Another time (it was 4th or 5th lesson) I missed a turn for the 2nd time during the lesson and she started to scold me for "not listening to her at all", to which I said that I was but just misinterpreted her instructions, and she raised her voice to almost the point of screaming and just recited her initial claim; I decided to say nothing because it could've resulted in even bigger wave of giving-out (and possibly actual screaming) - it was exam prep week plus I was working part-time so dealing with instructor's tantrums and changing her for another instructor wasn't something I wanted on my agenda, so I kinda let it happen;
- About a week ago I scheduled the first lesson with her after my college exams, but minutes before the lesson she sends me the video which showed that her key snapped and she wouldn't be able to drive that day. The day after, she texts me that she fixed it but wouldn't be able to put me in for a lesson until this week because she was fully booked out;
- Just after (3) happened we arranged the lesson to happen today at 12pm, so I texted her 40 minutes before it began and asked if she could drop me off somewhere different from my home address (she didn't see the message). At 12 sharp I'm waiting for her in front of the house and call her (she doesn't pick up). Then 5 minutes later, she calls me and says that she double booked my time slot (even though I let her know about this lesson before the other guy) and wouldn't be able to do a lesson (you will never guess) until next week.
You might say that (3) and (4) might happen to anybody, and I would agree more than disagree with that, so let's leave only the first 2 points in the scope of the discussion.
So with the points above,
Would I be allowed to change the instructor (and transfer the remaining lessons) without any surcharge or would I have to finish all 12 lessons with her?
Also is it possible to just change the instructor - say, due to personal preference - or would I have to tell them the specific reason? (tbf if possible I would opt for the first option because jeez I already have enough drama in my life and I'm afraid that explaining myself to the ISM might be long and gruesome process)
I'm not a native dweller in Ireland (as my nickname suggests), and I'm still trying to get my head around all the stuff that I need to get a license and driving in Ireland, so if you have any other useful tips re license/test/driving in general I would be more than grateful for any of them🙏