Monday, 7 January 2013

Want To Learn To Drive But Not Sure How




The New Year brings new goals and thousands of people add ‘Learn to drive’ to their list.  But after the party poppers of New Years Eve have been picked up and you go back to look at your list, you can find yourself thinking ..... but where do I start?

I am providing in this short blog some essential details to exactly answer that question.

 
Firstly, the Theory Test.  This is important to learn well, as you will be applying the theory principles when you are driving.  I have Driving Standard Agency approved DVD’s freely available to help with the study, and if you booked your Theory Test today at Peterborough, you would get a date in about 2-3 weeks time, which is plenty of time for you to study for the test.  Factor on studying no more than 1 hour per day.

So you have a date of say 25/1/13 for your Theory Test.  Next job to do is plan in your Driving Lessons.  Let’s say you choose to book your Intensive Driving Course in Peterborough on 28/1/13.  Once you have reserved your slot, you will be provided with a pre-course video viewing list.  They last on average just 5 minutes, and watching 3 a day will help you prepare for your in-car training.

You are then busy studying for the Theory Test and preparing for the Driving Course.

Once the Theory Test is passed, the DSA then allow you to book up your Driving Test.  Remember, any date it gives (which is normally 4-6 weeks ahead for Peterborough Test Centre) can be pulled forward, you can get an ‘express’ slot which are 2-3 DAYS in advance!

You attend your 30 hour/7 day Intensive Driving Course with the Theory Test passed and the Practical Test booked.

One week later, you pull forward your Driving Test date to suit your diary, and then fit in another 8 hours, so that you are continuing to drive all the way up to Test Day. 

You then have free use of the Driving School car for 2 hours on Test Day.


I hope this gives you some insight as to how it can be achieved.  There is nothing stopping you from passing your Driving Test within the next 4 weeks, it simply needs some planning, and focussed training.

Please ask any questions on this subject below, add any comments, or grade the blog for usefulness.  

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