FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Got a question about driving?
If you can’t find the answer on this website, please contact us, we will aim to give you a personal reply within 24 hours.


Q. What's the best way to learn the material for my Driving Theory Test? Is there anything I can do to prepare myself for the Hazard Perception Test?

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We recommend sensible study of The Official Highway Code and supporting publications from The Stationery Office (see Links section) but in addition, there are some excellent CD Rom and online study based tutorials available to supplement these. These sometimes have a Hazard Perception component, and these can provide good practice for the sorts of skills you will need to be successful at the Hazard Perception Test.

Q. How will I know what progress I am making?
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. Your driving instructor will provide you with a written assessment at the beginning of your course of instruction against which you will be able to measure your feedback in your New Drivers Progress Report.

Q. How soon will I be ready to take my practical test?
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Progress varies between students; some find acquiring the skills necessary to be a safe driver take longer than others. The number of lessons you need will be tailored to your personal progress.

Q. Will my instructor smoke / arrive with another pupil in the car / chat on their mobile / cut my lessons short?
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Absolutely not. Our Driving Instructors are fully accredited professionals with many years experience. As a Driving School, we adhere to the ADI Code of Practice administered by the DSA. Please see Our Agreement section of this website for details on the standard of quality you can expect from our driving instructors.

Q. What sort of car will I learn to drive in?
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At present our fleet is comprised of Vauxhall Corsa or Ford Fiesta cars, as experience shows us that most pupils prefer to learn in a small to medium model. Your car will be clean and modern, fully maintained and dual control, and no more than 6 months old.