Definition

1. Noun:
   • An educational institution: A driving school is a specific type of school where individuals receive formal instruction and practical training in how to operate and drive a motor vehicle, typically an automobile.

Usage

• The term "driving school" is used as a countable noun. It refers to the business or institution itself.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • She passed her road test after completing a course at a reputable driving school.
  • The new driving school offers both manual and automatic transmission lessons.

Advanced Usage

• "to be in/at driving school": to be currently attending or taking lessons at such an institution.
  • He is at driving school every Saturday morning.

Variants and Related Words

• Driving instructor (n): A person employed by a driving school to teach students how to drive.
  • My driving instructor was very patient.
• Driving lesson (n): A single session of instruction in driving.
  • I have a driving lesson this afternoon.
• Driving test (n): The official examination one must pass to obtain a driver's license.
  • I'm nervous about my upcoming driving test.

Synonyms

• Driver's education school: (More formal, often used in an academic context)
• Driving academy: (Suggests a more formal or comprehensive institution)

Related Phrases

• "to take driving lessons": to receive instruction in driving, which often, but not always, occurs at a driving school.
  • I'm taking driving lessons from a private instructor.
• "to sign up for driving school": to register or enroll in a driving school.
  • You should sign up for driving school well before you plan to take your test.

Noun

1. a school where people are taught to drive automobiles