Learning To Drive
Services
Theory Test Training - click here
Practical Driving Lessons
Motorway Training
Pass Plus - click here
For more information on any of these services, please take a look at the Learning to Drive section of the website
Thinking of learning to drive? Find out how to get started here and get tips on taking the all important tests...
When can I drive? The minimum ages for driving on British roads are:
Getting started
The theory test
Before you can take the practical driving test, you need to pass the theory test. This is split into two sections, 50 multiple choice questions and you need to score 43 to pass this section. Then follows the Hazard Perception Test, this is a series of video clips to assess how you react in different situations. This is marked out of 75 points and you need to score 44 to pass. Both parts need to be passed on the same day to pass the test.
Alternatively, call my office on 024 77411055 and they can book the test for you.
The practical test
Theory Test Training - click here
Practical Driving Lessons
Motorway Training
Pass Plus - click here
For more information on any of these services, please take a look at the Learning to Drive section of the website
Thinking of learning to drive? Find out how to get started here and get tips on taking the all important tests...
When can I drive? The minimum ages for driving on British roads are:
- 16 for mopeds,
- 17 for tractors, small vehicles (most cars) and motorbikes
- 21 for medium/large sized vehicles, minibuses and buses
Getting started
- Before you can get in the driver's seat, you need a provisional driving licence. You can't use this until you're 17, but you can apply for it up to three months before your 17th birthday.
- You can apply for a provisional driving licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You can get an application form (form D1) from the Post Office. You'll have to pay for the licence.
- Then you have to find a driving instructor. In theory you can get anyone over 21 to teach you to drive, but in reality they probably wouldn't have the experience or training to do it properly.
- Your local area directory, like the Yellow Pages or Thomson, will list all the local Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) or driving schools.
- While you're learning you have to display L plates (L or D plates in Wales) on the front and back of any car you drive.
The theory test
Before you can take the practical driving test, you need to pass the theory test. This is split into two sections, 50 multiple choice questions and you need to score 43 to pass this section. Then follows the Hazard Perception Test, this is a series of video clips to assess how you react in different situations. This is marked out of 75 points and you need to score 44 to pass. Both parts need to be passed on the same day to pass the test.
Alternatively, call my office on 024 77411055 and they can book the test for you.
The practical test
- The practical test consists of an eyesight check, some vehicle safety questions, and a 40-ish minute driving test, which will include specific manoeuvres.
- You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more and you fail).
- Make one serious or dangerous fault and you'll fail.
- Most people don't pass first time, so don't get too depressed if you fail (although you do have to pay for each test). If you fail you can take another test 10 working days later.