FAQ
CAN I LEARN DRIVING AT 16 UK?
You can apply for a provisional driving licence when you're 15 years and 9 months old. You can start driving a car when you're 17. You can drive a car when you are 16 if you get, or have applied for, the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ).
HOW MANY LESSONS DOES IT TAKE TO DRIVE?
The average learner needs 20 hours of practice to pass the driving test, in addition to 45 hours of driving lessons. Once you've started learning, ask your instructor for advice about when you are ready to start practising between lessons.
DO I NEED THEORY TEST BEFORE DRIVING LESSONS?
Before you can start driving lessons you must hold a provisional licence. If you don't already have one you will need to apply for one to the DVLA. ... You must pass the theory and hazard perception test before you can apply for the practical driving test.
HOW MUCH ARE DRIVING LESSONS PER HOUR?
The average cost for automatic driving lessons is £45 per hour. Hiring a driving instructor to teach you to drive, the vehicle and required insurance and fuel are usually included within the hourly rate . The price of driving lessons can vary greatly by region (and even by zip code).
IS IT EASIER TO PASS AN AUTOMATIC DRIVING TEST?
Initially it may require less driving lessons reducing the costs of learning to drive. ... The driving test will be easier to pass in an automatic if you are prone to stalling. Automatic cars can be safer to drive as there is no need to concentrate on gears and clutch. Automatic cars are for some, easier to drive.
CAN I DRIVE STRAIGHT AFTER PASSING YOUR TEST?
Can I drive straight away after passing my test? ... Although it could take up to three weeks for you to receive your updated photocard in the post, you don't need to wait for it to arrive before you drive. As long as your car is taxed and insured, you're good to go.
DO PEOPLE PASS DRIVING TEST FIRST TIME?
Passing the driving test first time is more likely than most people think. For many driving test centres, for first time applicants, they have over a 70% pass rate as can be seen in the official first time driving test pass rates.
CAN LEARNER DRIVERS DRIVE AT NIGHT?
Although some countries do restrict the hours learner drivers are allowed on the roads, learners in the UK can, at the moment, drive at any time of the day or night. This is, of course, providing that you follow all the usual learner rules.
CAN A LEARNER DRIVER DRIVE ALONE?
As a learner, you cannot drive alone. You must be accompanied by a qualified driver, who is aged at least 21 and has held a full driving licence for at least three years.
Covid-19 and Driving lessons at L 2 P?
We are taking bookings. L2P instructors will follow industry best practice on PPE requirements on every lesson. Whilst we recommend that face coverings are worn by both student and instructor, this is not mandated by the government or the DVSA unless on a driving test.