Learn to drive a car: Step by Step

Most people can start learning to drive when they’re 17.

First, you must have the correct driving licence and meet the minimum eyesight rules. You must be able to read (with glasses or contact lenses, if necessary) a car number plate made after 1 September 2001 from 20 metres.

Step 1: Get a provisional licence
Step 2: Driving Lessons and Practice, Begin studying for your theory test
Step 3: Prepare for your theory test
Step 4: Book and manage your theory test
Step 5: Book and manage your driving test
Step 6: ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR TEST? CHECK THIS PAGE!

To give you an idea of what to expect during your course of lessons our instructors will advise you on how many lessons you may require. Click HERE for a list of the 27 skills you will need to learn.

There’s no minimum number of lessons you must have or hours you must practise driving.  It’s said on average that 47 hours of lessons with an instructor combined with at least 22 hours of private practice should be sufficient to pass your practical driving test. The standard of driving on today’s roads has had to improve a great deal as the roads are busier and there are more hazards to be aware of to become a safe driver!

Remember! When you have passed your practical test you will have a 2 year period whereby if you receive 6 or more points on your license you will be returned to a provisional license holder and you will have to do both tests again, so drive safely!