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Call Handling — Driving Instructors

In a lesson.
New pupil just booked
with the next instructor.

A driving instructor behind the wheel is legally unable to use a phone. New pupils call two or three instructors and book whoever calls back first — often within the same afternoon. When you're teaching, ForgeMason captures every new pupil enquiry, identifies their test date, manual or automatic preference, and books the first lesson directly. By the time you finish your lesson, the slot is filled.

85%
of callers ring a competitor if the first call goes unanswered
BrightLocal Consumer Survey
21×
higher contact rate when enquiries followed up within 5 minutes
Harvard Business Review
60%
of small businesses can't take calls while serving clients
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How It Works

What happens when a new pupil calls your number.

01

Answered instantly

Every call from the first ring while you're in a lesson, on a lesson break, or anywhere between pupils.

02

Enquiry type identified

New pupil, test reschedule, intensive course, refresher lessons, theory test query — identified and handled appropriately.

03

Details captured

Manual or automatic, test date (if booked), area of lessons, preferred days and times, experience level — all captured upfront.

04

Test urgency flagged

Pupils with an imminent test date flagged for same-day callback and priority scheduling so nothing falls through the cracks.

05

First lesson booked

Initial lesson booked directly into your schedule. Pupil gets a confirmed time — not a callback promise.

Features

Built for how driving instructors actually work.

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New Pupil Intake

Manual/auto, test date, lesson area, preferred times and experience level captured from every enquiry — ready for your diary.

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Lesson Booking

First lessons booked directly into your schedule. New pupil gets a confirmed start rather than a vague callback window.

Test Date Urgency

Pupils with an imminent test date or test already booked are flagged for priority callback and scheduling.

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Intensive Course Capture

Intensive course enquiries captured with date, location and hours needed for accurate scheduling and pricing.

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Area Coverage

Lesson area and postcode captured to confirm you cover their location before a lesson is confirmed.

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Pricing

Simple pricing. No setup fee. No lock-in.

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£67/mo
  • AI answers every call 24/7
  • New pupil enquiry capture
  • Manual/auto preference noted
  • Missed-call text-back
  • Instant SMS notification to you
  • Monthly performance report
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FAQ

Questions from driving instructors.

Can it book lessons while I'm in a lesson?+
Yes. ForgeMason books lessons directly into your calendar in real time — or captures the slot preference for you to confirm before the callback. New pupils get a confirmed first lesson time in their text confirmation, rather than waiting to hear back.
Does it work for both manual and automatic lesson enquiries?+
Yes. ForgeMason captures whether the pupil wants manual or automatic lessons and routes accordingly — useful if you teach both or if you have an arrangement with another instructor for the type you don't cover.
Is there a minimum contract?+
No minimum contract. Rolling monthly — cancel any time. No setup fee.
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Every new pupil captured between lessons.

Free 20-minute call. We'll show you how many enquiries you're missing and what we'd build to fix it.