Do you want to get off the bus and into a car? Fed up with walking or not being able to visit friends when you want? Are your parents fed up with being a taxi service? Can't wait to get on the road?
Are you a teenager who lives in a remote area where buses either do not run, or stop running too early for you to have a night out with your friends or to get an evening job?
Or have you simply longed to drive and be independent for as long as you can remember?
If so, this site aims to give you some advice to help you learn to drive with confidence, to be a safe driver, and to pass that all important test as soon as possible.
Are you a teenager who lives in a remote area where buses either do not run, or stop running too early for you to have a night out with your friends or to get an evening job?
Or have you simply longed to drive and be independent for as long as you can remember?
If so, this site aims to give you some advice to help you learn to drive with confidence, to be a safe driver, and to pass that all important test as soon as possible.
Did you know that you don't have to wait until you are 17 to learn to drive? Many places offer lessons to teenagers - and some let you start as soon as you are tall enough for your feet to reach the pedals. Read about Pre 17 Lessons. Taking lessons off road before you start your proper on the road lessons can give you extra confidence when you find yourself on the public roads for the first time. You'll learn how to start, steer, change gear and control the car in a safe environment which really give you some good preparation and a head start towards passing the driving test. Under 17 driving lessons are make a great Christmas or birthday present.
The Under 17 driving page gives some links for schools that run Under 17 driving courses across the country.
As you are getting nearer the legal age to drive you can apply for your provisional driving licence 3 months before your 17th birthday so you can take your lessons straight away. .
The Under 17 driving page gives some links for schools that run Under 17 driving courses across the country.
As you are getting nearer the legal age to drive you can apply for your provisional driving licence 3 months before your 17th birthday so you can take your lessons straight away. .
You will need to have lessons with a qualified instructor, but to give yourself a proper head start you should try and find someone to let you practice in their car. Insuring most cars is easy, and costs around £90 a month whatever size engine the car is. You will be the person insured, and will be able to drive the car as long as you have someone who is allowed to supervise with you. The more you practice, the better your driving will be, the more confident you will be - and hopefully the more relaxed with you take your driving test.
If your parents supervise your practice sessions they will be able to see how well you drive, and help you cope with different situations. As well as helping you, this will help them to know that, when you do pass your test, you will be safe on the road. Practice Driving Tips will give your parents, or other accompanying driver some ideas as to how to make the best use of your practice driving sessions. And you can usually take your test in the car you've practiced in which may be more familiar to you than your instructor's car.
If your parents supervise your practice sessions they will be able to see how well you drive, and help you cope with different situations. As well as helping you, this will help them to know that, when you do pass your test, you will be safe on the road. Practice Driving Tips will give your parents, or other accompanying driver some ideas as to how to make the best use of your practice driving sessions. And you can usually take your test in the car you've practiced in which may be more familiar to you than your instructor's car.
Pre 17
Driving Lessons
Driving Lessons
Driving Lessons
Theory
Practical Test
Practice
On the Road
Before you are allowed to take a practical on road test you need to take a theory test. This is in two parts - the first tests your knowledge of driving theory as set out in the Highway Code, and the second part is the hazard perception test. The theory tests are a very important part of learning to drive. Imagine playing a complicated board game when you don't know the rules - that's what driving would be like if you didn't know the theory!
After you've passed your theory you'll be able to book your practical driving test. Your driving lessons and practice should have prepared you well for this. Your instructor will tell you when you are ready to book your test - don't book it before he/she says you are ready as they know how well you are driving. Failing a test is disappointing, and expensive, as you'll have to pay to take your test again.
Glossary
To make this site more interesting I've used roads signs (or adaptations of) to illustrate the pages. At the foot of each page I've added the correct interpretation of each of these signs (and the correct version).
Test your knowledge!
Note: This site does not contain an exhaustive list of signs. Please refer to the Highway Code for these.
To make this site more interesting I've used roads signs (or adaptations of) to illustrate the pages. At the foot of each page I've added the correct interpretation of each of these signs (and the correct version).
Test your knowledge!
Note: This site does not contain an exhaustive list of signs. Please refer to the Highway Code for these.
Segragated path for pedestrians and cycles only
Sign on approaching a Roundabout
Minimum speed limit
Learning to Drive
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Learner Drivers are to be allowed to drive on motorways later in 2012. Although motorways are statistically Britain's safest roads, many people are concerned that learners will cause accidents or hold ups. It won't be compulsory as some people don't live close enough to a motorway, but for those that do it will add valuable experience and take away the fear many new drivers have when facing a motorway for the first time after they pass their test.
To drive on the motorway you will have to be accompanied by a qualified instructor and be in a dual controlled car
The number of drivers driving without insurance is slowly dropping, standing now at just under 4%. The DVLA now has access to the insurance database, making it harder for people to drive without insurance. 140,000 cars were crushed last year as they were being driven without insurance. Uninsured drivers push up the cost of insurance for others.S
Learner Drivers are to be allowed to drive on motorways later in 2012. Although motorways are statistically Britain's safest roads, many people are concerned that learners will cause accidents or hold ups. It won't be compulsory as some people don't live close enough to a motorway, but for those that do it will add valuable experience and take away the fear many new drivers have when facing a motorway for the first time after they pass their test.
To drive on the motorway you will have to be accompanied by a qualified instructor and be in a dual controlled car
The number of drivers driving without insurance is slowly dropping, standing now at just under 4%. The DVLA now has access to the insurance database, making it harder for people to drive without insurance. 140,000 cars were crushed last year as they were being driven without insurance. Uninsured drivers push up the cost of insurance for others.S
Insurance is a bewildering subject for many young drivers, so I've included some explanations of the common insurance terms you'll come across when the day comes and you pass your test and start looking to buy your first car.
Good Luck - and happy safe driving!
Good Luck - and happy safe driving!
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