Preparing for both the Theory and Practical driving exams is becoming increasingly expensive, time consuming and challenging. For many young people it will line up alongside their A-levels as the most stressful event in their teenage years.
You can apply for your provisional licence when you turn 16 ½ yrs of age, and can learn off road until you turn 17. For many teenagers this is an exciting time as learning to drive means a piece of freedom allowing them to travel, move further a field and possibly look for work outside of their home town. For others the open road some awesome wheels to show off has been a childhood dream. Passing first time is often a bragging point and the youngest sibling will feel increased pressure if everyone else in the family breezed through the test.
When you come to booking driving lessons you should do plenty of research before selecting a firm to learn with as both the pass rate and the time taken to pass will vary significantly from school to school and from course to course. Ask them how they teach. You will be surprised how expensive those first few lessons will be when often very little ground is covered at all. It may help to sit in a car before you first lesson to get a feel for the car and to get comfortable with the layout of the pedals.
Naturally you will not be able to actually drive the car until you have arranged your insurance. The cost of the lessons and insurance can also lead to stress, as not all teenagers will get help from parents and will need to fund it themselves. This will give some of them motivation to go out, find a job and save.
Currently the Theory test costs £31. The Practical Test is £62 for Weekday tests and £76 for Evenings, Weekends and bank holidays. Many will also take a one hour lesson before the exam (which is recommended) and then you have to pay for the use of the car for the exam which can start from £40. So in total you can look to spend a minimum of £133 for the exam alone.
You can apply for your provisional licence when you turn 16 ½ yrs of age, and can learn off road until you turn 17. For many teenagers this is an exciting time as learning to drive means a piece of freedom allowing them to travel, move further a field and possibly look for work outside of their home town. For others the open road some awesome wheels to show off has been a childhood dream. Passing first time is often a bragging point and the youngest sibling will feel increased pressure if everyone else in the family breezed through the test.
When you come to booking driving lessons you should do plenty of research before selecting a firm to learn with as both the pass rate and the time taken to pass will vary significantly from school to school and from course to course. Ask them how they teach. You will be surprised how expensive those first few lessons will be when often very little ground is covered at all. It may help to sit in a car before you first lesson to get a feel for the car and to get comfortable with the layout of the pedals.
Naturally you will not be able to actually drive the car until you have arranged your insurance. The cost of the lessons and insurance can also lead to stress, as not all teenagers will get help from parents and will need to fund it themselves. This will give some of them motivation to go out, find a job and save.
Currently the Theory test costs £31. The Practical Test is £62 for Weekday tests and £76 for Evenings, Weekends and bank holidays. Many will also take a one hour lesson before the exam (which is recommended) and then you have to pay for the use of the car for the exam which can start from £40. So in total you can look to spend a minimum of £133 for the exam alone.
A little history of the how the driving test began
The motor car was brought into England in 1895 when a traveller who originated from Brussels “The honourable Evelyn Ellis” arrived in France and ordered the Panhard-Levassour firm to make him a left hand drive motor car which he drove across England. In 1986 the motor car tour called the “Brighton Run” began and the speed limit was raised from 4 to 12 miles per hour. Ellis was one of the first Directors of the original Daimler Motor Company in Coventry; he was also a Chairman and founder of RAC.
The theory test has grown and become more challenging since it’s introduction. It currently begins with an onscreen multiple choice test, which you are allowed 57 minutes to complete, in this time you can review your answers and change them if you wish. The pass rate for the multiple choice test is currently 43/50. You can take practice tests online at driectgov.com.
The second part of your Theory is a Hazard Perception test, where you will be shown 14 clips showing developing hazards in every day road situations this means anything that may result in you having to take action. For example a young child running close to the road, you should slow slightly in case the child falls or decides to run across the road without looking. The pass rate for this part of the test is 44/75. It’s also worth noting that whilst a formal eye test is not part of the driving test procedure or the theory exam you will need to be able to see well in order to drive. This is determined simply by your ability to see and read a number plate from a set distance while with your examiner. Failure to be able to complete this test in future could result in fines or disqualification from driving so it’s equally important to regularly attend your local optician once you’ve passed and are on the road.
The modern test centres across the UK are able to produce results immediately and once the test is complete you will be given the results at the main reception as well as your certificate.
In 1903 the first driving licence was introduced to the people of Britain under the “Motor Car Act 1903”. In 1934 the First driving test was taken on British roads and was made compulsory under the Road Traffic Act 1934. This meant anyone who started driving after April 1st 1934 were legally required to take a test.
The instructors were recruited from the services and Police. For obvious reasons the tests were suspended during World War II. The tests were also suspended during the Suez Crisis in 1956 to save petrol.
As cars were not made with indicators learners had to know hand signals to show other users what they were about to do. In 1991 the Reverse parking became a compulsory test manoeuvre, and then in 1996 the Theory Test was introduced via pen and paper this put a stop to questions being asked on the practical test. Later in 2000 the Theory test went on to be a touch screen test via the computer, with instant results. Who knows what the future will hold but one can be sure that increased use of technology will make the test more and more challenging for youngsters contributing to ever increasing road safety perhaps at the expense of ever increasing stress.
The theory test has grown and become more challenging since it’s introduction. It currently begins with an onscreen multiple choice test, which you are allowed 57 minutes to complete, in this time you can review your answers and change them if you wish. The pass rate for the multiple choice test is currently 43/50. You can take practice tests online at driectgov.com.
The second part of your Theory is a Hazard Perception test, where you will be shown 14 clips showing developing hazards in every day road situations this means anything that may result in you having to take action. For example a young child running close to the road, you should slow slightly in case the child falls or decides to run across the road without looking. The pass rate for this part of the test is 44/75. It’s also worth noting that whilst a formal eye test is not part of the driving test procedure or the theory exam you will need to be able to see well in order to drive. This is determined simply by your ability to see and read a number plate from a set distance while with your examiner. Failure to be able to complete this test in future could result in fines or disqualification from driving so it’s equally important to regularly attend your local optician once you’ve passed and are on the road.
The modern test centres across the UK are able to produce results immediately and once the test is complete you will be given the results at the main reception as well as your certificate.
In 1903 the first driving licence was introduced to the people of Britain under the “Motor Car Act 1903”. In 1934 the First driving test was taken on British roads and was made compulsory under the Road Traffic Act 1934. This meant anyone who started driving after April 1st 1934 were legally required to take a test.
The instructors were recruited from the services and Police. For obvious reasons the tests were suspended during World War II. The tests were also suspended during the Suez Crisis in 1956 to save petrol.
As cars were not made with indicators learners had to know hand signals to show other users what they were about to do. In 1991 the Reverse parking became a compulsory test manoeuvre, and then in 1996 the Theory Test was introduced via pen and paper this put a stop to questions being asked on the practical test. Later in 2000 the Theory test went on to be a touch screen test via the computer, with instant results. Who knows what the future will hold but one can be sure that increased use of technology will make the test more and more challenging for youngsters contributing to ever increasing road safety perhaps at the expense of ever increasing stress.
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