The Essentials: The guide is all you need to know to start learning.
How to Prepare to take your first lesson
- You'll need to have a full provisional License.
You can get an application form from the post office. - You need to be able to read a number plate from 67ft/ 20.5 metres away.
- You can't drive on a public road by yourself until you pass your driving and theory tests.
- You must be 17 years old to begin your lessons.
- The first is Theory Test: This is a computerized multi-choice test, which has an interactive hazard perception test to complete at the end.- The second is your Driving Test: This is a practical test of your driving ability and manoeuvrings that you have acquired from learning to drive with us at Right Driving School.
You'll need to pass two tests
to become a fully licensed driver
on the road
to become a fully licensed driver
on the road
When you’re learning, you’ll need to put ‘L’ or ‘P’ plates in London on the front and back of your car – somewhere they can be seen easily. And you’re only allowed to drive with someone who’s passed their test, is over 21 and has been driving for three years or more.
Your ‘L’ plates also have to meet legal specification – so buy them rather trying to knock some up yourself. Whenever the car is driven by someone who's passed, the plates need to come off or be covered up.
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