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The ability to drive is a crucial skill and could be your ticket to independence and freedom. 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. You can count on our friendly, professional driving instructors to help you.
We welcome all levels of new drivers, from the 17-year-old who is looking for their first lesson to the more experienced who is looking for our other driving lesson packages.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Weetwood 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 You will feel confident and calm as you learn how to drive, whether you’re a complete beginner, returning to driving lessons after a break, or a qualified driver who is looking to refresh his skills.
No matter what your reason for learning, our driving instructors will help you pass your driving exam as fast and cheaply as possible. 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 Weetwood you will receive the highest quality driving instruction possible. They want to help you become a confident, competent driver.
Your Very First Driving Lesson In Weetwood
Your first lesson will include an introduction chat with your instructor to get to know you and your driving history. Don’t worry if you have not had driving lessons before as most people haven’t 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 driving instructors know Weetwood better than anyone else. Your driving lesson will begin on the back roads of Weetwood, in a quiet area, away from other road users. This will allow you to increase your confidence and improve your driving skills in a quiet setting. You will start with the basic pedals, steering, clutch control and moving off and stopping. As your driving skills improve, you will be confronted with new challenges.
Your instructor will carefully plan each lesson route to ensure you drive through all the junctions, roundabouts and pedestrian crossings with ease.
It is crucial that you learn to drive safely right from the start as bad habits can be difficult to break. Our driving instructors have the expertise to teach you everything you need to pass your driving test and be safe on the roads. They have extensive experience and knowledge of driving that they will use to help make you a confident and safer driver.
Your driving instructor will create a written record of how you are driving. It will list all of the topics you need to know to be a safe driver for your entire life. 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.
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The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
The choice of a test centre is up to you, but it can have an impact on how you perform and whether you pass. It is best to choose the nearest test centre to where you have had your lessons. This will allow you to be more familiar with the roads and the surrounding areas when you take your driving exam.
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Driving Lessons Frequently Asked Questions
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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