how long would it take to pass my driving test and start driving?

Mercdriver

fitnessguy1 wrote: »

the driving school i wanted to do the intensive course with apparently have the very high instructers, and there are only around 5% of instructors in the uk who have the rating these instructors do, which is why their pass rate for the intensive courses are good.

of course it's down to the individual and how fast the person can absorb it all, but i would much prefer to be in the hands of very good instructors. i have been with instructors before who i thought were just after my money.

i will have a look a bit more into it all and then decide, but i do believe the intensive is best suited for me. thanks for all your advice guys, really appreciate it.

Be wary of national companies like 5Day. I would see about some 2 hour lessons before going into intensive.

mysicly

I passed my test just before I was 28. I had 6 months of 2hour weekly lessons. Towards the end I practiced a few extra hours at the weekend in my own car.

I had driving lessons when I was 18 but I ran out of money before I could finish up and do my test.
I felt I struggled a bit an older driver, and I felt quite nervous which hindered things for a while.
Passed first time with a few minors.
It's definitely a worth while skill to learn and it's made life much easier.

Mercdriver

mysicly wrote: »

I passed my test just before I was 28. I had 6 months of 2hour weekly lessons. Towards the end I practiced a few extra hours at the weekend in my own car.

I had driving lessons when I was 18 but I ran out of money before I could finish up and do my test.
I felt I struggled a bit an older driver, and I felt quite nervous which hindered things for a while.
Passed first time with a few minors.
It's definitely a worth while skill to learn and it's made life much easier.

An older driver at 28? I passed at the first attempt at the grand old age of 42 with 5 minors! I did 4 weeks of 2 hours once a week and then did 45 hours on an intensive course over 9 days. I'm a 'crammer' I sat all my exams and coursework at school and university in this way so it suited me. Its not for everyone.