driving test - car

[Robbie8666]

at present!

you have to take a theory then a practicle test
the theory is in two parts taken at the same time
the highway code and the hazard perception test
highway code is multiple guess 35 questions and you have to score 31/35 (i believe)
hazard perception test is a video and you click the mouse when you observe when you percieve the hazard to occour, not on the hazard just register the fact you have seen it!
I believe you have to score 70%
(IMHO if you are already a rider/driver ie retaking test after a ban etc) this is actually harder as you anticipate a lot further in advance)

the practicle test hasn't changed much its a eye test (read that number plate over there) check oil water etc then its a short drive with various manooveurs which we all know about

number of lessons depends on whether you have had any road experience ie biker/moped but they normally say about 20/30 ish

choosing an instructer...... thats a hard one ,,, best is personal recomendation!! I personally would go for a well established independant one rather that BSM/ RED/ AA as again my opinion only,,, these are people that have decided on a career change done the training and then need to get a foot on the ladder... also check that they are fully qualified. ask them when they qualified , if they wont tell you walk away


Intensive courses again depends on your experience. they will cost about the same as 20 lessons but if you already have been driving for a while n never got to taking a test then ok but i would not advice it for a 17 year old newbie!!

good luck

what area do you live in? I know some good ones in Nottingham area,,

& fyi i failed my last driving test because I argued with the examiner!!! luckily it was a test to become an examiner and it didnt affect legal status!!