| Useful Information |
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| Applying For a Provisional
Licence |
| First things first... before you
can even get into a car and start learning to drive, you have
to get hold of a provisional driving licence. To apply for
this, you must complete the application
form D1 that's available from either the 'Driver
and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) form ordering service',
or from your local Post Office. It takes about 4 weeks for
your application to be processed and for your licence to be
sent to you - so if you want to start learning as soon as
you hit 17, make sure you apply early! |
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| Recommended Reading |
| The
Highway Code is essential reading for everybody learning
to drive. It contains all of the rules and regulations that
relate to driving in the UK. As a driver, it's your duty to
know these rules - and remember if you don't abide by them,
you'll be breaking the law and could end up being prosecuted.
This could lead to you losing your licence, so it's worth
getting to know what's what! |
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| Your Driving Theory Test |
| The theory test is made up of two
parts; a multiple choice section and a Hazard Perception test.
The multiple choice bit is delivered using a touch screen computer
and mouse, while the hazard perception test records your responses
through the use of a computer mouse button. You'll need to pass
both parts to successfully complete your theory test. If you
pass one part and fail the other, you'll fail the whole test,
and will have to take both parts again.
You can book your Theory
test through the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) website
or Moseley Driving School can arrange it for you. |
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| Applying For Your Practical Test |
| OK, so you've had all your lessons
and you're ready to go - what next? You need to apply to take
your test with your local DSA centre. You can do this online
from the DSA
website , but we strongly recommend you don't apply for
your test until the Instructor thinks you're ready. The Moseley
Driving School can also arrange your test date for you, if you
want. |
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| The Practical Driving Test |
| Before you do any driving you'll
be asked to perform an eyesight check and then be asked some
vehicle safety questions. You'll then be tested on your general
driving ability, including two reversing exercises.
The Driving part of your test will last about 40 minutes.
Throughout the test your examiner will be looking for evidence
you've reached an overall safe standard of driving, as you
carry out both general and specific manoeuvres. You can make
up to 15 minor driving faults and still pass the test, but
16 or more minor faults results in a fail. However, if you
commit just one serious or dangerous fault, you'll fail the
test automatically.
You must bring the following items with you to the test. If
you don't, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) may refuse to
carry out the test and you may lose your fee.
| 1. |
An appropriately insured and licensed vehicle,
displaying L- Plates, that's suitable for the test. |
| 2. |
The appropriate theory test pass certificate. |
| 3. |
Your appointment letter confirming your test time and
date. |
| 4. |
Both parts of your photo card licence. If you don't
take both parts of your licence, your test will not take
place and you'll lose your fee. |
| 5. |
If you have an old-style paper licence, you must take
your signed driving licence and separate approved photo
identification with you. |
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| Applying For The Full Driving Licence |
| Congratulations you passed! You can
now get out on the road. Don't forget that you now need to notify
the Driver and
Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and exchange your test pass
certificate and provisional driving licence for a new 'Full'
driving licence as soon as possible. |
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| Useful Links |
| The
Highway Code - The Highway Code website(!)
Driving
Test Centres - The DSA list of test centres across the
country
DVLA - Apply
for your Driving Licence
Think! -
The Governments Road Safety Website
Brake - The Road Safety
Charity
RSOPA - The
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Young
Drivers - Lots of advice to keep yourself and others safe
on the road.
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