Is there a cheap way of passing your driving test?

dj9928

I'm in quite a bit of debt and there are no prospects around here so I need to learn to drive to find a job elsewhere. Problem being I couldn't afford to take leasons at 17 and at 27 I still can't really. I have told CCCS about the problem as they keep saying I need to bring in more money or I will never get my debts paid off but yet they can not restructer my plan anymore as I am only paying them £50 a month,

Is there a cheap way of learning to drive as I need to do something? I've priced local instructors and they want £25 a lesson and say I'll need at least 10 then theres 3 tests to pay for aswell:mad:

rog2

Do you have a relative who will give you lessons? The only word of warning here could be the insurance so they need to have a policy which covers any driver, including learners.
Alternatively, does your local college offer anything?

sammy_kaye18

dj - sounds daft but have you not got a family member/mate who could take you out and give you a few basic lessons - you can buy magnetic L plates and as long as the person in the car with you has a driving lisence and is over 21 years old then your ok - obviously you need your provisional license though.My dad used to take me round an industrial estate - not busy but was still good enough to learn on - then you can always ask for driving lessons or money to put towards lessons for christmas/birthdays etc. It tends to be cheaper too if you can book in blocks and if the mate/family memebr will give you lessons between lessons then it will all help.I think its about £15 to do your theory test which you need before you do your test but if you get enough practice you may pass your test first time. Plus an intensive course is about £500 adn they give you a week, you do nothing but driving lessons for like a whole week straight and it includes your test adn from what ive heard they have a minute fail rate. Hope that helps

Penny2myName

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

dj - sounds daft but have you not got a family member/mate who could take you out and give you a few basic lessons - you can buy magnetic L plates and as long as the person in the car with you has a driving licence and is over 21 years old then your ok - s

This is technically incorrect. They need to have held their licence for a minimum of 3 years. If they passed at 18 and are 21 then fine, but if they passed at 20, then you still have to wait 2 years. (had this discussion with my driving instructor just before i had to cut out driving lessons)

postingalwaysposting

dj9928 wrote: »

I'm in quite a bit of debt and there are no prospects around here so I need to learn to drive to find a job elsewhere. Problem being I couldn't afford to take leasons at 17 and at 27 I still can't really. I have told CCCS about the problem as they keep saying I need to bring in more money or I will never get my debts paid off but yet they can not restructer my plan anymore as I am only paying them £50 a month,

Is there a cheap way of learning to drive as I need to do something? I've priced local instructors and they want £25 a lesson and say I'll need at least 10 then theres 3 tests to pay for aswell:mad:

There isnt 3 tests!.. its £45.00 for your licence, £28.50 for your theory if booked after the 3rd september £21.50 before and £48.50 for your practical. so £122.00 for tests/starting out. I pay £20 per hour for my lesson however now hopefull my mum will be taking me out ~ free of charge, unfortunatly you will need at least 5 before you take your test imo so you can learn your manoveres, unless the person who teaches you knows the things involved in your practical.

sammiboo

I dont mean to sound harsh which isnt my intention at all.

But if you are going to struggle to pay for lessons then how will you be able to afford a car and to run one? When I first passed my test 7 years ago it cost me £1200 to insure my car plus £10 a week petrol as well as lots of other costs. At that time I was only earning £60 a week as a student.

Can you afford to own a car?

candygirl

There isn't a cheap or a quick way of learning to drive properly.To get to test standard I think you need proper lessons.It's ok to use a relative for private practise.this site is great and helped me pass mine www.2pass.co.uk

Gemmzie

Have you asked about block booking discounts? I'm not sure where you are in the country but £25 is steep (AA / BSM kinda rates). Here it's around £18 but many instructors offer 10 lessons for £130-£150

lisa_75

sammiboo wrote: »

I dont mean to sound harsh which isnt my intention at all.

But if you are going to struggle to pay for lessons then how will you be able to afford a car and to run one? When I first passed my test 7 years ago it cost me £1200 to insure my car plus £10 a week petrol as well as lots of other costs. At that time I was only earning £60 a week as a student.

Can you afford to own a car?

This is a really good point. Also thinking you are only going to need 10 lessons is rather naive! Who on earth told you that? If it was an instructor they are having you on. You usually need your age x 1.5 hours, so thats 40.5 for you and remember most people don't pass first time. 40 - 60 hours tuition to reach test standard is the norm.

postingalwaysposting

lisa_75 wrote: »

This is a really good point. Also thinking you are only going to need 10 lessons is rather naive! Who on earth told you that? If it was an instructor they are having you on. You usually need your age x 1.5 hours, so thats 40.5 for you and remember most people don't pass first time. 40 - 60 hours tuition to reach test standard is the norm.

this is so true (i also agree with the keeping the car on the road) my 20 hours (when i was 18) suddenly turned into £3000... be aware its not as simple as some people think :rolleyes: btw i am still going second test soon :rotfl:

sammiboo

for me to pass my test with lessons etc probably cost me best part of £1000 easily.

After I passed my driving test i took 6 pass plus lessons which entitled me to 1 years no claims bonus on my policy. (not all insurance companies accept this)

For a lot of people cars are their biggest debt - next to house ownership.

You need to budget for if things go wrong too. If you are in a lot of debt as you say then I dont think car ownership is the best way forward. Maybe pass your test when you have the extra money then purchase a car when you can afford it.

I dont want to put you off but if you are as much in debt as it seems then I wouldnt reccommend a car just yet