Learning to Drive

Learning to drive whether you are young or old can be a challenge. You have to navigate the legalities of getting a provisional license, find someone to teach you or hire out lessons, and make time to practice driving.

You will need to be at least 17 years old in order to get your provisional drivers license. You can apply online or by post for your provisional license three months before your 17th birthday; however, it will not become valid until you are 17. Once you have finished learning to drive, you can take your theory and practical tests. Online booking is available. The current theory test fee is around 28 pounds and the practical test, if taken during the workday, is around 48 pounds. While driving on a provisional license, you will have to be accompanied by someone who is at least 21 years old and has held a valid license for at least three years.

Beginning to drive can be a nerve wracking experience. You should take time to familiarise yourself with road signs and the rules of the road before driving on the roads. Some learner drivers find it helpful to try driving in a large, empty car park for the first few lessons. Remember to stay calm. Learner drivers may find driving with family and friends especially stressful.

When you are considering learning to drive, one of the biggest decisions is whether to take private driving lessons or rely on friends and family to teach you to drive. While private driving lessons can be costly, this may be the best way to learn the rules of the road. Your driving instructor can easily correct problems and may be able to help you improve your driving skills quite quickly. For a directory of UK driving instructors you can visit Wanadrive.co.uk

You should also be especially careful to avoid picking up bad habits if driving with friends or family. Many drivers have a number of poor driving habits, and practicing with a qualified driving instructor may therefore, make you a better driver. Even if you opt for private driving lessons, you likely will need to spend a significant amount of time driving with friends or family to practice on the road before taking your practical test. Choose friends or family who are good, responsible drivers and who can offer constructive criticism. Spending some time driving with friends and family is a good way to practice your driving skills and save on your driving lessons.

For more information and advice on learning to drive there are a number of great websites online like Learnersstuff.co.uk, and Learners.co.uk which are excellent resource for learner drivers offering a wealth of driving related information to help them through passing their tests.

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