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Driving is a surprisingly complex
business, and there is much more to learn than anybody ever
thinks before they try it, yet with the right guidance almost
anyone can learn to drive well.
Today's driving test is more difficult than in the past. The
days when you "really learn to drive after you pass your
test" are gone. Nowadays you have to be better than the
average driver to pass.
The Theory Test
First you'll have to take a Theory Test, to
show you know the rules of the road, and a Hazard Perception
Test, which shows you can anticipate problems instead of just
reacting to them. I can help you with both of these, and it's
best to begin studying for them when you begin your lessons.
Have your theory test* paid for by DriveBy
*Theory test paid for if 10 hours of tuition has been booked, taken and paid for.
Practice for your theory test here.
The Driving Test
Then there's the Driving Test itself. The DSA reckon that
most people need 46 hours of driving lessons, together with
practice with a family member, before they are ready for the
Driving Test.
Have your driving test** paid for by DriveBy
** Driving test paid for if 20 hours of tuition has been booked, taken and paid for
(the driving test must be taken with Driveby) |
My Pupils
My pupils tend to need between 24 hours (with practice) and
46 hours (without). My personal records are: 18 hours, with
lots of practice (see, I am pretty good at this) and 106 hours
with no practice (also patient!).
How many hours of lessons you need is entirely up to you and
your abilities. We take things at your own pace: when you're
comfortable on quiet roads we move on to busier ones, and
so on. We also keep track of what you've done on a progress
chart, so we know what you've got the hang of, and what you
need more practice on.
Sooner or later you'll get to the test, and when you do, what
are your chances of passing? Well, the national average pass
rate is 43%. At Woodgreen, Enfield MPTC and Wanstead the
three test centres I use, 38% of tests end with a pass. The
pass rate for my pupils over the last two years is 67%.
So I wouldn't worry if I were you. |
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Learning
to Drive