What do I need before I start?
You must have a valid, signed, provisional driving licence.
You’ll need the photocard and paper counterparts of your licence. You must
have eyesight to the required standard i.e. you must be able to read a new
style number plate from a distance of 20 metres in good daylight. If you
need glasses or contact lenses to do this, you must wear them at all times
when driving.
How many lessons will I need?
It will depend upon how fast you learn. According to
DSA statistics,
a typical average is 45 hours professional instruction, together with 22
hours of private practice. Regular lessons are essential. JAMESLEARNTODRIVE
is committed to training learner
drivers to the highest standards of safety and competence, without asking
you to take any more lessons than you need to demonstrate the ability to
safely pass your driving test.
Can I have my driving lesson at the
weekend or late evening?
Weekend lessons are available as are evening lessons with the last lesson
starting as late as 9pm.
Why do you recommend one and half hour
driving lessons and do I have to do them for one and half hours?
One and half hour lessons can lead to a reduction in the total number of
hours being taken by up by a student. It’s simply a more efficient use of
the students time as less time is spent recapping the previous lesson.
Some new students cannot manage two hours and some more advanced students
want more than an hour so we find one and half hours more productive and
efficient all round. If need be, we can accommodate one or two hour lessons.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes, we offer discounts. Please email me at jameslearntodrive@msn.com with
details of your request.
Can I begin my driving lesson at home
and finish at school or work?
Yes, subject to reasonable mileage and travel time restrictions and
depending on where the instructors next student lives.
Do you provide intensive courses?
Subject to availability of a driving instructor, we can offer intensive
driving courses from 6 to 40 hours per week. Please email us with your
requests.
Will I have to share the car with
another pupil?
No, unless specifically requested by a student or unless it is first ok’d
with the student. If the student is not happy with anything, we won’t do it.
We believe driving lessons should be on a one-to-one basis, so you receive
the undivided attention of your instructor.
Can you help me prepare for my theory and hazard perception tests?
There are several self help cd rom discs available to help you on your way.
However, you will also learn driving theory and hazard perception along with
anticipation in your practical driving lessons with your instructor.
Where do I take my theory test, and
how much does it cost?
The
Closest DSA test centre to you can be found here.
What are the pass marks for the theory
and hazard perception tests?
The pass marks for the theory multiple choice and hazard perception elements
are subject to change. The latest information can be found on the
Direct.Gov motoring website.
Do you guarantee a pass?
No reputable driving school will ‘guarantee’ a pass as it is not possible to
do so. Driving tests are conducted by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), an
executive agency of the government, not driving schools.
How long do I need to wait for my
theory test result?
Not long. You will receive the result of your test within a few minutes of
completing it in the office where you take the test.
When can I book my practical driving
test?
Before you can book your practical driving test you must first pass your
theory test. Your driving instructor will then advise you when your driving
has reached the standard required in order to pass your practical test. A
mock practical driving test is recommended before sitting your test for
real.
Where do I take my practical driving
test and how much does it cost?
You can choose to take your practical driving test in various test centres.
For your closest centre click HERE.
Driving test fee’s
are subject to change so please see the DSA website for the latest price
information.
Remember, you must first pass the theory and hazard perception test before
you can book your practical driving test.
In what car do I take my driving test?
It always good practice to take your driving test in your instructor’s car
as for this would be the car that they are most familiar with.
With jameslearntodive you will receive a one hour lesson with your
instructor immediately prior to your test. This will include all the ‘show
me, tell me’ questions so you are familiar with the car thouroughly.
Having said that, you may take the test in your own car if you prefer, as
long as it has proper seat belts a head restraint and a rear view mirror for
the examiner.
jsdfhkjhsdfkjsdfh
Do I have to drive perfectly to pass
my driving test?
No, you do not need to produce a ‘perfect’ drive. However you will be
expected to give a safe, confident, courteous and responsible demonstration
of driving in accordance with the rules of the road. You must also be able
to competently perform set manoeuvres such as turning the car around in the
road or reversing around a corner. In addition you will be required to
answer two questions about basic vehicle safety checks, all of which we will
help you with and train you to complete with confidence.
I’ve passed my driving test, what is
Pass Plus?
The Pass Plus course is designed to provide valuable additional experience
with help of a qualified professional driving instructor. The course
comprises six modules including motorway driving, night driving, driving on
country roads, town driving, dual carriageways and driving in adverse
weather. You’ll learn a careful but not hessitant, progressive but not
aggressive enjoyable driving style that can reduce your chance of being
involved in an accident as well as reducing your insurance premiums
–sometimes up to 35%. There’s also a £70 refund from Transport for London
(Subject to conditions) so you have nothing to lose! And there is no test to
take, just education from a professional.
Do you offer motorway lessons?
Yes.
As a provisional license holder, leaner drivers are currently forbidden from
driving on motorways by law.
At Jameslearntodrive we feel motorway driving skills are essential for
today’s drivers.
We also feel that due to the high speeds involved in learning to drive on
motorways, ‘trial and error’ is not a safe option so it’s best to get
professional training.
Do you offer lessons for people to
just brush up their skills?
Yes. Refresher lessons can help in
several ways. Perhaps, despite being a qualified driver, you have not driven
for some time or simply want to brush up your general skills or on your
parking or reversing skills.
Refresher lessons can also help rebuild your confidence..
Is it safe for me to pay online?
Yes. Note that jameslearntodrive.com at no time have access to your
financial details.
Payments are secured and processed by PayPal. For more information click
PayPal privacy.
(Once a price has been agreed with us, please send payment to
jameslearntodrive@msn.com Please add 3% for
fee’s.)
2.
‣Pass
Plus
5.
‣Provisional
Licence Application
8.
‣Brake
