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If you don't want to wait for too long to get your driving licence, then you do have an option and that is to skip the regular driving course and enrol for intensive driving lessons. There are people who never thought that they would ever need a driving license. But, at some time in their life, they find the driving license very...

Learning to drive can be quite hard but there are things that you can do to make the whole process easier. For example, advanced driving courses are useful for drivers of all ages and can make getting your driving licence this little bit easier if followed properly. Both experienced and new drivers who have just passed their test benefit...

When you are learning to drive, it is advisable to stick to it until you pass your test. Some people take lessons that are much spaced apart like every other week or once a month. This is a very bad way to learn as you need as much practice as you can get, so having lessons more frequently like twice a week or once every week is the best...

For people who are new to driving but want to pass their test quickly or for those who have taken a driving test and failed before, crash course driving lessons could be the solution. Before you take a crash course though, it is advisable to take the theory test first, so that you can take the driving test at the end of the course, and...

As a learner driver, you will have lessons in all sorts of weather conditions providing it is safe to do so. You will also experience different types of driving such as urban driving, dual carriageway driving and driving at night. As long as you are always supervised by someone who's held a full UK driving licence for at least 3 years...

All new drivers regardless of age are all eager to pass their test and start driving straight away. Before you can get your full UK driving licence, there are a few important things you must do to enable you to pass. You must complete the theory test and hazard perception test and you must be able to read a licence plate from a distance...

If you are a PDI (Potential Driving Instructor), you know that there are three parts to the test to enable you to become an ADI (Approved Driving Instructor). The second part of the test is a practical driving test. The practical driving test is very similar to the one you take when you are a learner driver, only know the test is much...

As we all know every year there is the same discussion and threat that the practical driving test is set to get harder. So every year younger and older drivers want to get it over and done with as soon as possible while it's still relatively easy to maximise their chances of getting their driving licence. How much has the driving test...

Committing yourself to becoming a driving instructor is financially and emotionally demanding as many to start to train do not have the courage to continue. To avoid failure, the best thing to do is to have a lot of reading material and teaching aids that will encourage you and help you pass first time round. As driving test pass rates...

Every new student who wants to learn how to drive wants the very best instructor that they can find. As long as the driving instructor is fully qualified with the green badge clearly displayed on the windscreen, they will be able to give teach you the good driving skills and they will be either independent or belong to a driving...

Everywhere you look you can find companies and franchises trying to lure you with the prospect of earning potentially good money. Sounds really good but how much does it cost to learn, start up and become a trainee driving instructor before actually becoming an ADI (Approved Driving Instructor)? We take a look at how to train to become a...

In the UK, the youngest age to legally hold a driver licence is when you are 17 years old. You are then allowed to apply for your provisional license, sit your theory test including hazard perception and book the practical driving test as well. Although you are allowed to apply for a provisional driving licence 2 months before you are...

In order to maximise your chances of passing the driving test, it is crucial to familiarise yourself with the driving test routes that the examiner will take you on when you decide to sit the test. The test routes vary from one test centre to another but you can get to know the actual routes if you take driving lessons with an...

Before you are able to sit the practical driving test, you are expected to have completed the theory test with hazard perception to ensure that you are familiar with the Highway Code and can notice driving dangers well ahead for the safety of everyone including you. With all the knowledge you have gathered and the driving skills you have...

As a child I was never taught about the different types of crossings there are when you have to cross the road. All we were taught was to wait if the man was red and go if the man was green. As an adult learning to drive, it is very important to learn about the different types of crossings you may come across when driving. Some crossings...

23 years ago, when my mother took her driving test, it was very easy to pass as there were no theory tests involved and obtaining a driving licence was mainly associated with a learner's ability to drive safe and sound. Hazard perception test was only introduced in the UK on 14th November 2002. You have to take your hazard test at the...

As well as passing the hazard perception test, you will also need to pass the theory test's multiple choice questions part to be able to go for the practical exam. The test consists of 50 questions which have to be answered in 57 minutes and you need to score 43 out of 50 to pass. Therefore it is necessary to practice a mock theory test...

All learner drivers will need to have driving lessons at some point or another. Driving is not something that you can just learn through books, online materials or through mere discussions with other drivers. You need to practice your driving as well and this is what is going to make you a real driver. With the help of a professional,...

For most of us, it is a long journey from being a learner driver to becoming a qualified driver. It takes a lot of lessons, a lot of mistakes and a lot of learning to get there but it’s all worth it at the end because finally getting the full driving licence is proof that you can now drive on the roads without any...

You come to a point in your life where you want to learn how to drive because you’re either fed up with public transport and want your own mode of travelling or you’re ready to embrace the joy of being an adult. Or simply you just want to drive! Well for starters, you will need to get hold of a provisional licence so that you...

Many driving schools and driving instructors offer different types of incentives to attract new customers. These include free driving lessons, an introductory price on the first lesson, a discount when you book lessons in bulk or simply a half price offer on the 1st driving lesson. A while back HSBC was offering a free driving lesson...

During your driving lessons, it is important that you feel safe in the car as you need all of your concentration on what is going on around you to make sound judgement and if your mind is pre-occupied with other things, then you will not be able to react quickly to dangers. However there are times when disgraceful driving instructors...

So you've decided to learn how to drive a car. Probably the first question you will be asking yourself is whether you should go private or with a driving school. Private Instructors Private instructors will usually charge you less than driving schools. It used to be £15 an hour but nowadays they charge £18 or more while driving schools...

Before you can sit for your practical driving test, you will need to have passed your theory test. If you're wondering the reason behind this, it is just because you need to be familiar with the different road signs and have prompt road awareness to become a good driver. The theory test is devised in such a way to give you all you need...

You will need to undergo driving instructor training if you want to become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and teach other people the skills to drive. If you are not a registered ADI, it is illegal to charge money for driving lessons. So if you want a job as a driving instructor to either be self-employed or work for a driving...

Before you start your practical driving test, your driving examiner will ask you two questions to test your knowledge of the car that you are about to drive. These questions are called the “show-me tell-me” questions and each wrong answer will result in a minor driving fault. As of 1st July 2008, 6 new questions have been added - before...

The practical driving test lasts for about 40 minutes. Before you even start the driving test, your examiner will ask you to read a car number plate from about 15 metres to make sure your eyesight meets the driving standards. If you have read it incorrectly, you will instantly fail the driving test as you will be considered a danger to...

As a learner, you are allowed upto 15 minor driving faults. If you make 16 or more minor faults during your practical driving test, then you will fail. Sometimes minor driving faults can turn into serious driving faults if other road users are affected but that depends on the prevailing conditions at the time of the test. On the other...

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