Every qualified driver usually has a story to tell about their driving lessons or their driving test experience.
While it is often interesting to hear these, students who are learning to drive should focus on the up to date advice available from their professional instructors. All information, guidance and advice given on this site is underwritten by industry experts who have many decades of teaching and testing experience.
Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) all have a professional wish that every candidate they teach and put in for a driving test, passes first time. The majority of ADIs would also agree that there is much more to learning to drive than passing the test. We strongly recommend that new drivers take some form of post-test training, such as a Pass Plus Course. The UK has many post driving test courses that even experienced drivers can benefit from. |
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Getting Started
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Before learning to drive in the UK, and certainly long before you consider taking the test, there are a few fundamentals to know about. Legalities on age limits, vehicle classes and insurance are all things to be aware of before starting out. We also recommend you get a realistic idea of the time it takes to first practice, then apply and then take your theory test. Something that you must legally do before applying for your practical test.
This section provides an overview of all such considerations.
For free advice about learning to drive and passing your driving test, just call us during normal office hours on:
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The DSA Driving Theory Test
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) introduced the driving theory test in July 1996. Initially for learner drivers and motorcycle riders and then the following year for prospective lorry and bus drivers. Since January 2000 the theory tests for most types of vehicle are conducted using touch screen technology.
This section contains all you need to know about the theory test syllabus and lots more information to help you pass the test.
For free advice about learning to drive and passing your driving test, just call us during normal office hours on:
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The DSA Driving Practical Test
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The greatest resource for new and qualified drivers is the Highway Code. The DSA publication “Driving – the Essential Skills” also has to be recommended as it is the official interpretation of the code, written specifically from the safe driving viewpoint.
Since the introduction of the Theory Test by the DSA in 1996 there has been a considerable growth in both traditional hard copy resources and electronic publications. Professional driving instructors will have personal preferences for which of these should be used. The guidance given here is underwritten by industry experts who have scores of years teaching and testing experience.
For free advice about learning to drive and passing your driving test, just call us during normal office hours on:
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Further courses
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There are more than thirty million people who hold a driving licence in Britain. Having passed the driving test, few go on to take extra driver training. Professional drivers now have to earn a Certificate of Professional Competence to keep their licences … will things also change for ordinary drivers?
For free advice on Post-Test Courses, including Professional Driver CPC, just call us during normal office hours on:
- 0800 610 1276 (During normal office hours)
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Driving in other countries
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If you are learning to drive, it may be comforting to consider that the one thing in common with every country is the worry of failing the driving test.
Most countries have adopted a system of testing that includes a theory element which is followed by a practical assessment. There are variations within the this theme that depend on decisions made by the driver testing organisation in each country.
As q qualified driver in your own country, if you intend to drive in another country, you can normally do so for a certain period of time before having to take a driving test. Regulations, arrangements and licence exchanges will vary from country to country or between states and provinces of each country. For instance US drivers should be aware that European countries can make agreements with individual states. As an example, that means that your New York driver’s license is valid (for the first year) in Spain, but your Massachusetts driver’s license is not.
The basic of rule of driving is which side of the road to drive on. From there on there will be many other rules and regulations concerning use of seat belts, keeping within speed limits and how much, if any alcohol is allowed in your blood when you are driving. You are responsible for being aware of regulations that will affect you.
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