What do i need to get ready to start learning to drive please

mysticlegend

ilikewatch wrote: »

If you've never been behind the wheel before, I would suggest that immediately before you start practical lessons you see if a friend or relative can take you somewhere where it is legal and safe to learn where the controls are, what they do, and how to get "clutch control" etc. (not to learn any "roadcraft" as such - leave this to a professional instructor)

Regarding choosing an instructor, I would try to get personal recommendations from people you know, and personally I would try to find a local independent instructor who values their reputation rather than one of the big chains (Red, AA, BSM et al)

thanks i will try to find a site local maybe with reviews or something if not i will start to search etc. and yeah i didn't think the big company's would of been a good idea. thanks

forgotmyname

Even at 35 your insurance maybe £1500+

baza52

forgotmyname wrote: »

Even at 35 your insurance maybe £1500+

I passed 6 months ago at the ripe old age of 46. I paid just over £800 to insure a 1.6 Focus.

forgotmyname

baza52 wrote: »

I passed 6 months ago at the ripe old age of 46. I paid just over £800 to insure a 1.6 Focus.

Do you have a Manchester postcode?

baza52

No, Im in SE London
That's for me as only driver with zero no claims and at the time had held a full license for about 3 days.

forgotmyname

I just know that my previous insurers wouldnt touch any Manchester postcode. Or surround areas.

They said it was a waste of time applying as they wouldnt quote.