Student Learning To Drive...?

Smickan · 30 July 2008 at 12:31PM

Hello

I realise this is probably a very stupid question but I was wondering if anyone could help me please.

As a 'Congratulations' present my mum is going to buy me my first few driving lessons in one of the packages that they offer and my brother is buying me some more for an early christmas present.

However - although I've always wanted to drive, I haven't looked into it.

I know you have to apply for a provisional and will in due course, but I was wondering - how long does it last please, how early do you have to have it before you apply to start lessons, how long does it take in coming?! Thanks

Also - how did you chose your school?! Did you visit a lot or go with the cheapest? Is there anything I should ask or look for? Is a male or female instructor better?! How many lessons did it take you, do you have any funny stories etc?!

Thanks

I realise I'm a pain but I'd love to be as organised as I can - I've googled for info but the sheer amount is intimidating and I don't know how much is valid or important!

Thank you

scbk · 30 July 2008 at 12:51PM

Provisional licences usually take a couple of weeks to arrive after you've sent off the form. As soon as you receive it you can hit the road

Conor_3 · 30 July 2008 at 6:40PM

A provisional licence lasts two years for a car. You have to have your licence before you can start lessons however you can look for a school in the meantime.

Choosing it depends on how you want to go. If its weekly bookings, people usually go by word of mouth. If its a block booking, guaranteed pass type, national chains tend to be the way.

Smickan · 31 July 2008 at 10:27AM

Thank you very much

I've searched the local ones and they all seem to do some form of deal for students, blocks and various hours from 1, 1.5 and 2. Does anyone have an opinion on what is the best amount of time?!

Thanks

Inactive · 31 July 2008 at 10:32AM

That really is all down to individual abilty, some people will need far more lessons than others.

Usually the bigger driving schools are the worst, best to ask friends etc. for their recommendations.

Little_John · 31 July 2008 at 11:07AM

Always go by recomendation, I used the same person my Mum used he was spot on, he had perfected the speed at which he taught everything to allow you to take everything in. his method with my Mum was different as she was older but he even got her though her test sucessufully.

I did weekly 1 hour lessons, I did try a few 2 hour lessons but I found that after the first hour it didn't add anything and it was a little exhausting as your mind is working overtime trying to take in what is being said and concentrateing so much on what you are doing. later on I had a few 2 hour lessons as the driveing part became more familiar to give me experiance of driveing. your instructor can only teach you so much, you need the time behind the wheel to actually get a better feeling for what all the other drivers on the road will do in situations.

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