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Driving is a necessary skill. This skill can open up new avenues to freedom and independence. You may be looking to learn to drive because you have to commute to work or pick up your children from school. Or you just want to make it easier to get from A-B. Our friendly and experienced driving instructors can help you.
All levels of learner drivers are welcome, whether you are just 17 years old and looking to take your very first lessons or more experienced who are looking for intensive or other packages of driving lessons.
DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Cross Gates for drivers of all ages abilities and levels. They are approved and registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and have years of experience It doesn’t matter if its your your first driving lesson or if you have been driving for a while and just want to refresh your skills, you will feel calm and confident as you learn to drive.
Our driving instructors are available to help you pass the driving test as fast and cheaply as possible, no matter what your reason is for learning to drive. They can provide you with a range driving lessons and courses that will help get your driving licence in the shortest time possible.
You can be sure that when you are learning to drive with one of our driving instructors in Cross Gates you will receive the highest quality driving instruction possible. They want to help you become a confident, competent driver.
Your Very First Cross Gates Driving Lesson
Your instructor will have an introductory conversation to discuss your driving skills and experience. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t had any driving lessons previously as the majority of our customers have never taken driving lessons previously either. They will then check your provisional driver’s license, perform an eye-check, and then discuss the basics of the car you will be learning in.
Local Cross Gates driving instructors know the area better than anyone. Your driving lesson will begin in a quiet area away from cars and other road users, so that you can slowly build up your confidence. You will start with the basic pedals, steering, clutch control and moving off and stopping. As you gain driving proficiency, you’ll be faced with new challenges.
Your driving instructor will carefully plan every lesson route so you get to experience driving through different junctions, pedestrian crossings and roundabouts.
It is crucial that you learn to drive safely right from the start as bad habits can be difficult to break. Driving instructors are specially trained to show you how to drive safely and pass your driving exam. They have extensive experience and knowledge of driving that they will use to help make you a confident and safer driver.
Your instructor will give you a written record detailing your driving progress. Your progress record will include all the topics that you must master in order to drive safely throughout your driving career. These include techniques like parallel parking and turning in the street (3-point turns), reversing around corners, and emergency stops. It will let you know what level you’re at now, and how much more you still have to learn.
If you’re looking for Cross Gates driving lessons we can help, get in touch today to book your first lesson
How to Choose A Driving Test Centre
It is entirely up to you which test centre you choose. However, the choice of the test centre can directly impact how you perform on the day, and whether you pass. We recommend that you choose a test centre closest to where you have had your driving lessons. This gives you the advantage to be familiar with the local roads and surroundings when you take your driving test.
If you’re looking for Cross Gates driving lessons we can help, get in touch today to book your first lesson
Learning To Drive FAQs
If I get any wrong answers, will I fail my driving examination?
A few wrong answers will not result in you failing the practical driving test. However, you will receive 1 minor driving defect if you provide incorrect answers to any of the questions. You will fail the practical driving test if there are 16 or more minor driving faults or one serious or one dangerous fault.
How long will it take to reapply if I fail my driving exam?
You must wait at least two weeks after failing the practical driving test before you can attempt it again.
Can I drive the car as soon as I pass my test?
Yes, you don't need to wait for your full licence to arrive. You can drive on your own immediately after passing your test.
How many driving lessons should you do a week?
Frequency of lessons is really important. The more often you're behind the wheel the better. Between 2 and 4 hours of private lessons per week is recommended. You're also likely to progress more quickly if you have two-hour lessons each time.
What should I do the morning before my driving test?
The morning of the driving test Shake off your pre-test nerves and make mistakes so you don't repeat them during the test. It's a good idea to turn up about 15 minutes before the test is due to begin. This way, you'll have time to let them know who you are, grab a glass of water, go to the bathroom.
How fast can you pass your driving test UK?
The DVLA says that the average time to pass the driving test for people who pass the first time is around 40 hours of lessons with a driving instructor, supplemented by 20 hours of supervised practice with family or friends. In the case of most learners, this takes around four to five months.
Is automatic a full licence?
You are only allowed to drive automatic cars, and not manuals. However, if you hold a manual licence, then you can also drive automatics. Therefore, the latter is a full licence.
Are automatic cars more expensive to insure?
Because automatic cars are usually more expensive to buy, the car insurance premiums tend to be higher. This is to cover the cost of any damage, or the cost of a replacement vehicle. For example, an automatic gearbox is more complex than a manual one and so would usually cost more to replace.
Do I need to use handbrake on automatic car?
Always apply the parking brake when you are stationary in an automatic car. In P or N, the car will not drive, but the parking brake will keep it still. However, if in any other gear, the car will drive off under power if you touch the accelerator pedal, purposefully or by accident unless you have the brakes on.
Can you shift from drive to neutral without breaking?
Though it will not harm your transmission to shift into Neutral while your vehicle is in motion, the additional wear on your brakes by leaving the transmission in Drive will be negligible over the life of the brake pads.
How do I become a driving test examiner UK?
To become a driving examiner you must: be aged 23 or over (a requirement of the 3rd EU Driving Licence Directive – Directive 006/126) You must have held a UK or EU driving licence continuously for the last 3 years. You must have no more than 3 penalty points on your licence.
How long is the ADI theory test?
The duration of this ADI theory test is 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes). There are 100 multiple choice questions. You need at least 85/100 to pass.
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