Nearly 17 or 70
To start learning to drive you need to be at least 17 years old, which is the minimum age that you can legally learn to drive a car on a public road in the UK. However, you can also drive if you 16 years of age and receive mobility allowance. You can apply for your provisional driving licence two months before your 17th birthday, although it doesn't become valid until the age of 17.... more »
L plates are essential
As a learner driver you have to display "L" plates in a visible place on the front and rear of the car you're driving. Until the day you pass the practical part of the driving test you'll have to display these and drive with someone who has passed their test, but they must be over 21 years old and have held a full British driving licence for at least 3 years.... more »
Manual or Automatic car tuition?
Only large driving schools like Karen's School of Motoring have both manual and automatic vehicles. Most people choose to learn in a manual car. This means you gain a full driving licence and can go on to drive a manual or automatic car in the future. If, however, you pass your test in an automatic that's the only sort of car you're then qualified to drive. In an automatic you don't have to learn to use the clutch and gears, it's a much simpler task and means you can give more of your attention to what's happening on the road.... more »
These are basic safety checks that a driver should carry out to ensure the vehicle is safe for use. Although some checks may involve the candidate in opening the bonnet to identify where fluid levels would be checked, pupils will not be asked to touch a hot engine or physically check fluid levels.
As vehicle technology advances, more and more vehicles are being equipped with electronic diagnostic systems, which inform the driver of the state of the engine fluid levels and tyre pressures. It will be acceptable for a candidate to refer to the vehicle information system (if fitted) when answering questions on fluid levels or tyre pressures.... more »
Firstly remember, most people including established performers get nervous and nerves are not necessarily a bad thing
For the theory and practical tests, a bit of nervousness can help your performance. Any actor or performer, or anyone in a high-stress job, will tell you that some amount of adrenaline helps them achieve good results. ... more »
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