With so many different aspects involved with learning to drive, from the theory test completed on a computer to the practical test, the importance of road signs, and identifying the different manoeuvres required, there’s a lot to learn – and plenty of questions to accompany your journey from learner to accomplished driver.
With experienced instructors covering all corners of the South East and up towards Manchester, in this blog we’ve compiled some of the frequently asked questions that our Ipswich driving school handle on a daily basis – starting with what you can expect in a typical driving test.
What Does A Driving Test Involve?
Before you start learning to drive, it can be helpful to know exactly what you are facing in terms of the test itself and the journey towards becoming a confident driver. Alongside your practical driving lessons you will need to learn about the theory behind driving, passing the theory test before you can book and undertake your practical test.
The practical test will then combine a couple of show me/tell me questions with a 40 minute drive out and about in the local area – testing your response to different commands, instructions, and requested manoeuvres.
But before all that, you’ll need to get a provisional licence.
How Do You Get A Provisional Licence?
Applying for a provisional driving licence is a straightforward process, which can be done online or by sending a D1 form to the DVLA along with two passport photos.
What Are Show Me/Tell Me Questions
As part of your practical driving test, you will be asked one show me question and one tell me question, which combine the basics of driving theory with practical know-how. The show me question will likely focus on performing one action while on the move, for example cleaning the windscreen or switching on specific lights. The tell me question is something that could involve any number of components to do with the car you are driving, such as where to look for the tyre pressure, where to check the engine oil level, and how to check the tyres are road safe.
How Many Driving Lessons Will I Need?
This is different for everyone, as every learner is different when it comes to retaining and learning the basics of driving as well as the more complex manoeuvres and signals. The number of formal lessons you need can also be impacted by your ability to practice outside of lessons, with pupils able to practice with an experienced driver tending to require fewer lessons as they are able to practice and continue adjusting to driving outside of lesson time.
Typically, between 40 and 50 hours’ worth of lesson time is adequate to pass a driving test.
Why Choose Nayland Driving School?
Based all over the UK, stretching from Manchester down to Kent, Essex, and Suffolk, Nayland driving school combines experienced instructors with an accessible learning format which ensures lessons are both flexible and affordable for pupils. With a blend of theory training and practical lessons, we equip you for all aspects of a driving test – helping you to become road safe as soon as possible.