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Here
are some frequently asked questions about taking driving
lessons and your exams. If you have a question that
isn’t listed below feel free to contact
us and we will be happy to answer any questions
you have. |
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| Q:
What is the first step I need to take to start learning
to drive? |
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To start learning to drive you must be age 17 or over.
You will need to apply for a provisional Driving licence
to drive a car. You can apply for a provisional licence
either from your local post office where you ask for
an application form (D1) or you can apply online at
dvla.gov.uk. |
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| Q:
Can I apply for a Provisional Driving licence before
I am 17 |
A:
Yes you can the DVLA will accept applications for Provisional
Driving Licences up to 3 months before your 17th birthday.
However even though you may receive your licence before
your birthday you will still not be able to start learning
to drive a car until your 17th Birthday. |
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| Q:
Do I need to pass my Theory Test before I start learning
to drive? |
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No. You can start learning to drive and learn for your
theory test at the same time. We provide FREE Theory
Tuition, which will help you to pass the test, and there
are also lots of books and CD ROMs in the shops available
for you to practice the theory questions and the hazard
perception part of the theory test. |
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| Q:
I have received my provisional Driving Licence and I
am 17. What now? |
A:
That’s simple just contact
us and we will arrange for one of our driving Instructors
to contact you to arrange a date and time for your first
lesson to suit you. |
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| Q:
I work full time / I'm at school / College when can
I do my lessons? |
A:
We have over 35 qualified Driving Instructors so we
can arrange your lessons around your working / school
hours regardless of what hours you do. You can have
the same slot every week or it can change from week
to week which ever is best suited to you. You can even
start your lesson at home and finish at work / school
/ college or the other way around. |
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| Q.
What do I need to bring with me on my first lesson? |
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On your first lesson you will need to bring with you
your Provisional Driving Licence, which includes both
the paper part and the photo ID card, or if you have
the old style licence then you will need to bring proof
of identity for example a passport or any other photo
ID and Glasses if you wear them. |
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| Q.
On my first lesson will I be driving on a main road? |
A:
On the first lesson for someone who is learning from
the beginning you will start on a quiet road where there
will be little or no traffic (these are called nursery
routes), this is both for safety and to help you with
your confidence. Sometimes the more confident learners
do get to go onto a main road on their first lesson. |
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| Q.
Other than my instructor who is allowed to teach me
to drive? |
A:
If you would like to gain extra experience with your
driving and you have someone willing to teach you in
between your lessons then they must have held a full
EC/EEA driving licence for at least 3 years and be at
least 21 years of age. |
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When will I know that I am ready for my driving test? |
A:
You will know when you are ready for test, when you
can drive safely and independently. At the end of your
lessons your Instructor will do a progress sheet with
you, which will show you how well you are doing and
will highlight the areas that may need more attention.
The progress sheets will help you to see when you will
be ready to take your driving test. |
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How do I book my driving test? |
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You can book your practical driving test either by phoning
the DSA on 08700 101 372 or online at dsa.gov.uk or
send off an application form, which you can get from
your local post office. |
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What car will I use for my practical driving test? |
A:
You can use your Instructors car for your driving test
or you can use your own but it must be insured for you
as a learner to drive it and have ’L’ plates on both
the front and rear (Not in the windscreen or rear window)
and be in a roadworthy condition. Most students use
their instructor’s car; this is more advisable as this
is the car that you will be most familiar with. |
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What is the Pass Plus course? |
A:
Most of our students come back to us to do the Pass
Plus course, which helps you gain further experience
on other areas of driving. The course consists of a
further 6 hours of driving and covers areas that you
will not have been able to learn before you passed your
test. Not only do you get more experience and therefore
learn how to be a safer driver but most insurance companies
offer reduced premiums for people who have completed
their pass plus. For more detailed information on Pass
Plus click here |
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