Our instructors follow a tried and tested technique that will help you to obtain your 1st Time Pass
Phase one
Start studying:
To pass your tests you'll need to know a lot of theory, as well as be able to demonstrate practical skill. You'll also need to pass both your theory test and your hazard perception tests before you're allowed to sit your practical test. Our quizzes will be able to help you to prepare.
Consider how to pay for lessons:
Driving lessons make a great birthday gift, so you may want to start dropping a few hints! If you plan to pay for your lessons yourself then put them into your budget ahead of time, or save up to book 'blocks' of lessons and receive a discount.
Phase two
Start your lessons:
Your instructor will discuss your learning style and experience with you and put together a plan for your lessons.
Your first lessons will cover:
Cockpit Checks
Controls and Instruments
Safe Positioning
Safety Checks
Moving away and Stopping
Mirrors – Vision and Use
Keep up the study:
As you start to spend time behind the wheel, the theory that you've learned will start to fall into place, helping you remember what you've learned.
Start planning:
Your instructor should be able to give you some idea of how many lessons you'll need. Think about how learning to drive will fit in to the next few months of your life, and motivate yourself by starting to make plans of what you'll be able to do once you have your licence.
Phase three
Continue your lessons:
Now that you have a 'feel' for the car, your lessons will become much more challenging.
You'll learn:
Signalling
Driving in Traffic
Pedestrian Crossings
Anticipating and Planning
Junctions
Dual Carriageways
Use of Speed
Keep up the study:
Driving will no doubt be on your mind a lot, so keep your books handy and study them whenever you get the chance. When you're on foot or a passenger, watch the traffic, and go back to your notes to answer any questions that come to mind.
Private lessons:
Follow up your professional lessons with private lessons with a driver whom you trust. Be aware that their car may be slightly different to your instructor's car, so give yourself time to adjust to it, and make sure you're insured before you get behind the wheel.
Phase four
Final lessons:
By now you'll have skill and confidence behind the wheel, and your instructor will teach you more challenging manoeuvres such as:
Roundabouts
Turning the Vehicle Around
Reversing
Parking
Emergency Stop
You should have passed your theory test by now and be ready to book your practical test.
Private lessons:
Continue to practise your new skills at every opportunity.
Phase five
Sit your tests:
Make sure you get a decent night's sleep beforehand. You may want to book a final lesson before your practical test, so that your instructor can run through everything with you one last time, and help you feel relaxed and confident. You must have one hour booked with an instructor beforehand.
Our instructors follow a tried and tested technique that will help you to obtain your 1st Time Pass