LEARNING TO DRIVE
Learning to drive requires
- Hard work
- Dedication
- A desire to learn
- A desire to succeed
With all of the above and lots of help from me, you will have all the ingredients for a successful test pass and a positive and safe attitude towards driving.
Private practice in a car with parents or friends can be a good way to accelerate your learning and gain more experience in between your lessons.
You can start to learn to drive as soon as you are 17 and have a provisional licence click here to apply foy your licence ,You may apply for your licence up to 3 months before your 17th birthday.
Remember though, learning to drive should also be enjoyable and it has been known that during lessons we may even have a laugh or two!
The Tests
To gain your FULL licence you must pass two tests, a Theory Test and a Practical Driving Test.
THE THEORY TEST is in two parts:
- Part 1: 50 multiple choice questions, pass mark 43/50, 57 minutes time limit.
- Part 2: Hazard Perception Test, A computer based series of video clips which simulate real life driving situations. Your job is to identify potential hazards, each of the 14 clips carries a score which depends on how quickly you spot the hazard. Pass mark for this one is 44/75.
For the most up to date questions and Hazard Perception clips, please visit www.onlinetheorytests.co.uk . I can offer you discounted access to one of the best Theory Test websites in the UK, have a look at the website, you can have a free practice to see how good it is first.
THE PRACTICAL TEST , Approximately 35-40 minutes in which you must demonstrate your ability to drive safely in a variety of traffic conditions.Before you start your drive ,you will be asked 2 questions about basic car maintainence. Download and learn at home, click below and save to your desktop.
How long does it take to learn?
A very good question!
The answer is IT DEPENDS on your ability, number of lessons taken and amount of private practice taken.
The 'average' person requires about 40 hours of professional tuition to reach test standard, however like many other instructors, I have taught people who have not needed quite as much as that and some who required a little bit more.
You will receive FREE 'handouts' after each session to summarize the topic covered.
PROVISIONAL LICENCE
DRIVING STANDARDS AGENCY
HIGHWAY CODE
THEORY TEST
PASS PLUS
CONGRATULATIONS
