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Learning to drive can be quite a mind-boggling process, we've all been there at some point! Step One: Getting your Provisional Licence Firstly, before you can get into a car and drive, you need a Provisional Driving License. To apply for this you need to complete the Application Form D1 which is available from the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority), from your Local Post Office, or you can fill out the application form online by visiting www.direct.gov.uk This takes about 1 month for your application to be processed and your new licence so drive will be sent out to you, you may even apply before your 17th Birthday so you can start learning to drive the day you turn 17! Step Two: Get the right training material When you start learning to drive, you need the correct training materials, we can provide the very best thats available to you now. But to start with you require a copy of the Highway Code, this contains all the rules, regulations and knowledge information that is required by Law in the UK. Your ability to drive will be assessed on your knowledge of the Highway Code and is good to learn all these processes as it keeps you from being prosecuted for driving offences and within the Law. Further the DSA have an Essential Skills publication that provides reference for the the skills of driving a car and information to help drivers with practical driving and your own personal practical driving lessons with us. Step Three: Your Driving Theory Test OK! So there comes a time when you’ve got to know the rules and regulations and what is required from you as a motorist to remain safe and competent on the road, this will be assessed by taking The theory test, this is made up of two parts; a multiple choice section and a Hazard Perception test. The multiple choice part is delivered using a touch screen computer and mouse, the hazard perception test records your responses through the use of a computer mouse button. You'll need to pass both parts to successfully complete your theory test. If you pass one part and fail the other, you'll fail the whole test, and will have to take both parts again. You can book your Theory test through the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) website or with us at JSM Driver Training. Step Four: Your Practical Driving Test You’ve have all your driving lessons and are Good to GO! Your next step is to book a driving test with the DSA Driving Test Centre. You can do this online via the DSA website OK, so you've had all your driving lessons and you're ready to go - what next? You need to apply to take your test with your local DSA centre. You can do this anytime online from the DSA website , we strongly recommend you don't apply for your test until your JSM Driving Instructor confirms with you that you're ready. We can also arrange your driving test for you on your behalf to take the strain out of the process. Step Five: The Day of your Practical Driving Test When you go for your driving test, and before you do any driving with the examiner you'll be asked to perform an eyesight check and then be asked some vehicle safety questions. You'll then be tested on your general driving ability, including two reversing exercises. The 'Driving' part of your test will last about 40 minutes. Throughout the test your examiner will be looking for evidence you've reached an overall safe standard of driving, as you carry out both general and specific manoeuvres. You can make up to 15 minor driving faults and still pass the test, but 16 or more minor faults results in a fail. However, if you commit just one serious or dangerous fault, you'll fail the test automatically. You must bring the following items with you to the test. If you don't, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) may refuse to carry out the test and you risk losing your fee An appropriately insured and licensed vehicle, displaying L- Plates, that's suitable for the test – our cars are fully prepared and we even make sure the car is mechanically and electronically perfect for the day of your test. The appropriate theory test pass certificate. Your appointment letter confirming your test time and date Both parts of your photo card licence. If you don't take both parts of your licence, your test will not take place and you'll lose your fee If you have an old-style paper licence, you must take your signed driving licence and separate approved photo identification with you Step Six: PASSED!! Your Full Driving License You’ve done it! And congratulations! You’re now legal and ready to get out on the road. Don't forget that you now need to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and exchange your test pass certificate and provisional driving licence for your new 'Full' driving licence as soon as possible.
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