Thinking of starting your Driving Journey?
So you've decided you want to learn to drive a car. Now you have to make sure you are ready to start driving. There are some essential things you need to do before you decide to get into a car. See below for a step by step guide of what to do prior to starting your lessons.
Apply for your Provisional Licence
You can apply for your first provisional driving license online using the link below.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence
In order to apply for your licence you need to have a few things ready. You must
- be at least 15 years and 9 months old
- be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away
- have legally lived in the UK for at least 185 days in total in the past 12 months
It costs £34 to apply online. You can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron or Delta debit or credit card.
You’ll need:
- an identity document, such as your passport
- addresses where you’ve lived for up to the last 3 years
You might be asked for additional information, such as your National Insurance number if you know it.
You’ll get a confirmation email from DVLA after you’ve applied.
Your licence should arrive within one week if you apply online. It may take longer if DVLA need to make additional checks.
Find a Driving Instructor
Trying to find a driving instructor can be difficult.
Lots of Driving instructors have a waiting list and you may need to wait until your instructor has a place for you.
When picking an instructor some important things need to be thought about, it doesn't just come down to what car they drive although this can be important too.
My Name is Zoe and I'm the owner of Time2Drive driving school. I've lived in Worthing my whole life and have grown up with a Mechanic father so have always had a love for cars.
Before becoming a driving instructor I used to regularly train my team so I have years of experience in training people and adapting my training to meet each persons individual needs.
I am a calm, friendly instructor who will provide in depth driver training in line with the DVSA Approved Driving Instructor code of conduct.
Book and Prepare for your Theory Test.
At TIme2Drive we support our pupils through the Theory test process during our driving lessons but it is also essential that pupils also take time at home to prepare for the Theory test.
There are lots of ways to prepare for your theory test. Below are a few things you can use to help with this preparation.
- Highway code
- Safe driving for life website https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/
- The official DVSA Theory test kit App £4.99
- Hundreds of other appropriate apps can be found in your app store to download.
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