Happy Learner Ltd - Driver Training Centre


	Professional Driver Training
	Call 07814 17 17 17

Office open 8am - 8pm

Tuition from 8am - 8pm Mon - Sat
and Sunday 9am - 5pm

GETTING STARTED

1. Get your provisional driving licence

You need to be 17 years old to start learning to drive and you will need to obtain a provisional driving licence. You can apply for this from the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), you can do this on-line now or via post using application form D1 which is available from the post office.

Apply for a provisional licence up to three months before your 17th birthday, and you could book your first driving lesson for the big day!

2. Book your driving lessons

Driving Standards Agency research shows that the current average is 45 hours of tuition, with an additional 22 hours private practice to pass.

We will give you an idea of how many lessons you are likely to need after your first few lessons with us.

You will reduce your overall amount of lessons if you commit to having regular lessons and, in addition, complete any homework tasks that we may set.

You can book your driving lesson on-line now or by contacting us

3. Book your Theory Test

Once you have studied your highway code and have revised in depth your theory, you can apply for your theory test, you can do this on-line now or by calling 0300 200 1122, this test consists of a computer based question & answer session and hazard perception videos.

4. Book your Driving Test

When you have had sufficient lessons and passed the theory test, you will need to apply for your driving test, you can do this on-line now or by calling 0300 200 1122, your instructor will advise you about your readiness.

5. Book your Pass Plus training (Optional)

Now that you have passed why not take advantage of further training with Pass Plus, this will give you extra confidence while driving at night, on motorways and will lower your insurance premiums helping to offset the cost of Pass Plus.

You can book your Pass Plus six module course on-line now or by contacting us.

We look forward to helping you achieve all of these steps.

Sophie passed with just 20 lessons and no faults on her test.

How the theory test works
The theory test is a 50-question multiple-choice test. To pass you must answer 43 or more questions correctly within 57 minutes. Questions are chosen at random from a bank of over 1,000 questions, and you answer by touching the screen. During the test you have the option to skip questions and return to them later.

How the hazard perception test works
Immediately after your theory test, you'll watch a series of 14 one-minute video clips, each showing potential hazards involving road conditions, pedestrians or road users, one of the clips will contain 2 hazards.

There are 15 hazards to identify and you can score up to 5 points on each one, depending on how quickly you identify them. You need to score 44 out of 75 to pass.

And last the practical test
In your practical test, you have 40 minutes to demonstrate everything you have learned in your driving lessons. You need to show you can drive competently and safely in all kinds of driving situations. You'll be asked to do two of the three reversing manoeuvres you've practised with your instructor, and possibly make an emergency stop. You'll also answer two vehicle safety check questions, one 'show me' and one 'tell me'.

To pass, you will have to complete the test with no serious faults, and you must have 15 or fewer minor errors.

Be prepared
The current national average practical pass rate is 43%, so it makes sense to be as prepared as possible. Your instructor will advise you when you are ready for the practical test and help you understand the main reasons people fail.

You'll need to study 'The Highway Code' and is available to order online now or simply Contact us direct.

If you fail your practical test, but pass your theory, you need only take the practical next time.