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The minimum age you can take driving lessons in a car in the UK is 17, or 16 if you are currently getting Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate. Before you start taking your driving lessons you need to apply for a provisional licence, which you can do 2 months before your 17th birthday, however you can't drive until your 17th birthday. To apply for your provisional licence, and to get further details, just visit the DVLA web site or obtain form D1 from the Post Office
Using Signals
signals should be used to inform, not confuse. They should be used in good time as part of the MSM routine and then canceled when no longer needed. Always signal on approaching a junction to turn left or right, no matter how clear the road is
Your Driving Test
Your examiner will explain how the test works. You'll be asked to start the car and move away. During your test you'll most likely complete the following:
- two of the three manoeuvres
- an emergency stop
- the reverse park or bay park
- hill start and an angled start
- general driving on the test route
Theory Test
Pass your theory test - with help from your Weelz instructor. Your instructor can give you all the help you need to pass the theory test. This includes help with your hazard perception training on CD-ROM, and also help with the multiple choice questions and mock tests. Reference material may even be available for you to loan, so speak to your instructor now
Your theory test is split into two parts, multiple choice questions and hazard perception . . . you have to pass both parts during the same test, or you'll have to take the full test again . . . so it really is worth asking your Weelz instructors advice and starting to prepare early . . .
The multiple choice questions:
This part of your test has of 35 multiple choice questions covering a wide range of driving topics. By touching the screen, you select an answer, or answers, from the selection shown
To pass you must answer 30 or more questions correctly in 40 minutes
You have the option of working through a practice session lasting up to 15 minutes to get used to the system before starting the actual test.
The hazard perception test:
After a short break, the hazard perception part will start. You will be shown a tutorial video first. This uses a demonstration video, which will explain how to complete this part of the test. You may repeat the tutorial once more if you wish
The test consists of 14 video clips, each lasting about one minute. The clips feature various types of hazards, such as vehicles, pedestrians and road conditions. You should respond by pressing a mouse button as soon as you see a hazard developing that may result in the driver having to take some action, such as changing speed or direction. The earlier the developing hazard is spotted, and a response made, the higher the score
You can score up to five marks on each hazard and the test contains 15 hazards for which you can score
The pass mark for this part of the test is 44
You'll be given your results when you've finished both parts of the test and have returned to the waiting room. You must pass both parts of the test to achieve a test pass certificate
The Theory test can be booked by calling the DSA booking line on 0870 0101 372
Intensive Courses
If you need to get on the road fast you'll need to ask about our highly popular intensive courses. With a structured intensive course, you could have a full driving licence sooner than you think!
Take the security of your car seriously
Can you imagine going out of the house to find your car missing? It's not only the inconvenience of having no transport, there's your credit cards that might be used by the thieves, and your house keys they might be grateful for
Don’t give car thieves an easy ride . . .
Get a stereo you can remove and take with you
Buy yourself a steering wheel or handbrake lock, for as little as £20
Park in a busy, well-lit place or in secure parking
Lock doors and close windows when leaving the car or making slow progress
Never leave keys in the car
Never leave possessions in the car on display, especially valuables
Get Pass Plus
Once you've passed your driving test our Pass Plus course provides additional training to get you better prepared for driving on your own. 6 one hour sessions cover motorway driving, city driving, night driving, driving in adverse weather, driving at night and rural driving. No test is required at the end and completion of the Pass Plus course can reduce you're insurance premiums and save you £££'s. Just check with your insurance company for more details
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01754 768059 or 07846 860363