How many lessons do I need?
On average, depending on frequency of lessons and ability, an 18 year old will take between 20 to 40 lessons, however this can be less if private practice is taken.(D.S.A. figures) more>>>
Before you are allowed to drive however, you will need to obtain a Provisional Driving Licence. You can obtain a provisional driving licence application form from your local post office. You can apply for your provisional car driving licence up to three months before your seventeenth birthday (however, it would not become valid until you are seventeen). All driving lessons are for 1 or 2 hours and can be arranged from your work, home or college anytime to suit your needs. more>> Driving lessons from an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) are planned and structured to suit your needs and ability', using the Driving Standards Agency Syllabus.
There is no short cut to becoming a good driver. The best way to learn is to have regular planned lessons and gain experience with a good driving instructor, that way you will get maximum value for your money. Try to get as much private practice as possible.
Don't be tempted to take the driving test until your instructor tells you your ready.
Get it right first time take your instructors advice he knows the high standard that you must achieve to pass the test. more>>>> Anyone supervising a learner driver must be at least 21 years old and have held for at least 3 years, (and still hold), a full licence for the category of vehicle being driven.
A recent survey by the "AA" claimed that 1 in 6 qualified drivers have never driven in the last 3 years. If you feel this is you then I can help you gain your independence again, guaranteed. Theory test Part of learning to drive involves taking and passing the theory and hazard perception tests before you can even apply for the practical test. The theory of driving is the most neglected aspect of learning to drive but is the most important one in terms of road safety and is the foundation of good driving skills. Theory lessons can be given, however home learning is necessary , reading and understanding the Highway Code, (important) and practicing the hazard perception clips at your own pace will give you a much better understanding of driving and will help you in passing the theory test. more>>> The theory test must be passed before the driving test can be applied for. The pass mark is 43 out of 50 multiple choice questions in 57 minutes. Test video This part of the theory test requires you to view 14 hazard video clips on the computer screen of approximately one minute each. You are required to watch these clips as if you were the driver. There will be 15 hazards to find - at least one on each clip. However, one clip will have 2 hazards. You click the mouse button whenever you think you can see a hazard developing. The speed at which you click the mouse button as a hazard develops will determine your score for that particular hazard clip. You can score between 0 and 5 on each hazard. Therefore the maximum you can score is 75 (i.e. 15 hazards x 5). To pass you need a score of 44. The only official link to booking the theory test will not cost more than £31.00 You will need your driving licence number and your debit/credit card number Alternativly you can telephone: 0300 200 1122 Pass Plus After passing the driving test you can then improve your basic skills by taking the Pass Plus course. 
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