Learner drivers before you start to drive: 

You must be at least 17 years of age, there is an exception to the rule and this is: 16years of age if receiving the highest rate of mobility allowance however you must hold a valid, signed provisional driving licence. Follow this link on obtaining details about licences DVLA Ensure that the car you are going to drive is properly insured for you to drive and roadworthy. 

Eyesight: 

You must be able to read a number plate from 67 feet, 20.5 metres (new number plates from 2001 with narrow font 66 feet, 20 metres).  You must display L-plates (D plates can be used in Wales), which can be seen clearly from, in front and behind the car. If a learner is not driving the car, the L or D plates must be removed.

Practice: 

There is no substitute for learning car control skills and how to deal with different road situations with a professional driving instructor before going out to practise privately. When you have enough confidence, your instructor will advise you what and where to practise. They will also be able to advise the person who is going to supervise you. You must be accompanied by a driver who; has held full EC/EEA licence for at least 3 years for the car that you are driving, is at least 21years of age and still holds the licence. As a provisional car licence holder you are not normally allowed to drive on the motorways. At Coles Driving Academy we run courses for the adult that will sit with you to help them understand what they need to do to ensure that, you the learner are carrying out everything correctly.

Practice on as many different types of road as you can, in all sorts of traffic conditions, even in the dark and on dual carriageways where the upper speed limit applies. You may be asked to drive on such roads during the test. Don't just concentrate on the exercises involved in the test.

When you practise try not to obstruct other traffic. Most drivers are tolerant of learners, but don't try their patience too much. Try not to annoy local residents; for example, don't repeatedly practise emergency stops in the same quiet residential streets, or reverse repeatedly around the same corner.

Theory & Hazard Perception Test: 

You can study for the theory and hazard perception test whilst learning to drive; your Instructor will be able to help you. The theory & hazard perception tests are separate however they will be taken together, first the theory then the hazard perception.

The theory test consists of 35 multiple-choice questions, it is computer based and you select your answers by touching the screen or by clicking the mouse button. You have 40 minutes to complete the test and you have to obtain 30 correct answers to pass.

The Hazard perception test is again carried out on a computer and will continue after three minutes of completing the theory test. The test will contain 14 video clips each lasting about one minute. Each clip contains one or more various hazards and you have to respond to them by pressing the mouse button as soon as you see the hazard developing. There are 15 scoreable hazards in total. The earlier you respond the higher your score. A total of 75 points are available and you have to score at least 44 to pass.

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