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Lessons with blue

Getting started

Before you start your driving lessons you need to be 17 years old and have your own provisional licence. A provisional licence application form (D1 and D750) can be obtained from the post office or the DVLA direct at a cost of £38.

Although you need to be 17 years of age before you can start your driving lessons you can apply up to 3 months before your birthday so that your ready to go when the big day arrives.

Driving tuition

The DSA states that, “those who pass their driving test have had on average about 45 hours of professional training, combined with 22 hours of private practice. Candidates who combine professional and private practice are also more successful on test”. Private practice can therefore be an advantage if it is combined with sufficient professional training.

In order to obtain your full driving licence you will need to undertake two tests, first a theory & hazard perception test and once that has been successfully completed a practical driving test.

Meet your instructor

When you meet your instructor for the first time, they will assess what level training you will need in order to achieve test standard.

The time you spent with your instructor is very important, therefore it is vital that you are relaxed and comfortable, your instructor will put every effort into making sure your lessons are fun and enjoyable. At the start of each lesson the instructor will set out your lesson objectives and brief you on new skills or improving a current skill.

The first lesson

• How to use the controls
• Understanding the cars controls
• Starting the car and moving off / stopping

Here at blue driving academy, we believe that all your driving lessons should be on a one-to-one basis only. That’s why we guarantee all your training will be one-to-one tuition, with no back seat passengers, unlike some other driving schools and all lessons really do last for a full hour.

On going lessons

Progress through the DSA syllabus putting into practice what has been instructed. New skills will be taught and demonstrated initially with help from your instructor and as your skills improve you will begin to practice without assistance. “practice is the key”

Test standard

• Theory & hazard perception test
  
  Start preparing for your theory test by reading the Highway code . Your instructor will offer you a copy of theory & hazard perception DVD-Rom which will enable you to practice at home. Your instructor will help you with any problems and make sure you understand what you need to do to pass the test.

• Practical driving test
  
  The test will last around 40 minutes and is designed to cover all areas of your driving, including one manoeuvre, a ten minute period
  of independent or 'unassisted' driving and possible an emergency stop.
  
  At blue driving academy we are committed to helping you become a safe and confident driver. We will give you all the help you need in order to give you the best chance possible of passing your driving tests.