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Course Structure

What do I need before I start?

You need to be at least 17 years of age and hold a valid provisional driving licence which can be obtained by:

Applying for a provisional driving license online or
Completing a D1 form at the post office and sending it to the DVLA.

You will also need to send your passport or birth certificate and a passport sized photo as proof of identification. Those wishing to get a head start can apply for their provisional licence up to 3 months before their 17th birthday, and could even book their first lesson for that special day.

The theory test

There are two parts you will need to successfully pass at the same time before you can move on to do the practical test:

The theory test. This consists of a set of 50 multiple choice questions, which are chosen randomly from a bank of over a thousand covering all the major driving topics. Candidates are given 57 minutes to complete the test and must answer 43 or more questions correctly in order to pass.
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The hazard perception test. This deals with testing the candidates’ ability to identify and deal with potential hazards on the road. Here you will be shown a set of 14 video clips each of one minute in length showing possible hazards involving pedestrians, road conditions and road users. There are a maximum of 15 hazards to identify and each one can earn you up to five points depending on how quickly you manage to spot them. In order to pass you are expected to score a minimum of 44 out of a possible 75.

Booking your theory test online

The booking fee for both the theory and hazard perception test is currently £31.00 and to make sure you are fully prepared you should study the recommend books and CD Rom below that can be purchased from Amazon new or used. www.amazon.co.uk

Driving: The Essential Skills
Driving Standards Agency - (Paperback - March 16, 2005)
The Highway Code
Driving Standards Agency the Stationery Office Books
Paperback - September 19, 2005
Know Your Traffic Signs
Paperback - Dept.of Transport
Driving Test Success Theory (New Edition)
Platform: Windows XP Focus Multimedia Ltd July 29, 2005.

The Practical Driving Test

The practical driving test is final part to passing your test. This is where all the practical skills you’ve learned in your driving lessons will come in handy. Observed by an examiner you will be expected to demonstrate both competent and safe driving techniques and ensure that you can deal with various driving conditions. At first you will be asked to answer 2 out of 19 questions about vehicle safety checks in the form of a ‘Show and Tell’.
All candidates are given 40 minutes. You could be required to complete two or three out of six manouvers as practiced with your instructor. In order to succeed the test you must do so without any serious faults and no more than 15 minor errors .
Weekday tests are currently £62.00 and evening and weekend tests are £75.00.

Booking your practical test online

How many lessons will I need?

According to the driving standards agency, on average, most people currently need at least 45 hours of tuition with a qualified driving instructor, plus an additional 20 hours of private practice before they are ready to take their test. However, this should only act as a guide and should be discussed with your driving instructor after your first few lessons.

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