Learning to Drive in Farnborough

Learning to drive in Farnborough can be very exciting and challenging. However, before you begin this challenge you must be in possession of a provisional driving licence. If you have a British passport, you may apply for your provisional licence at GOV.UK However, if you have a foreign passport, you will need to complete the D1 application form which is available at most post offices. You will also need to enclose your passport along with the application.

The Theory Part of the Test

You will need to pass your theory test before you can apply for your practical driving test at Farnborough, or anywhere else. However, you may start your driving lessons before even applying for your theory. Some learner drivers prefer to pass their theory test before even starting their lessons. However, you may feel that taking driving lessons will help you to understand the theory. The choice is up to the individual learner. Some driving schools may provide you with help with the theory test.

Choosing a Driving Instructor

If like most learner drivers in Farnborough, you choose an instructor to take driving lessons, it is important that you choose the right instructor for you. Many driving instructors in the Farnborough area will have a manual car. It will take slightly longer learning in a manual car. However, after passing you will be entitled to drive an automatic car as well as a manual car. In other words, you will two driving licences for the price of one.

There is only a handful of driving instructors in Farnborough with automatic cars. Learning to drive in an automatic car is easier than a manual car and quicker. These instructors are usually in high demand and you would need to book well in advance.

Practical Driving Test at Farnborough

DTC UK can offer one-day intensive courses for learner drivers who have recently failed their driving test or for international drivers who do not require a complete course of lessons. Although the waiting list for a driving test in the Farnborough area is well over two months, DTC UK can guarantee you an earlier driving test within two weeks. If you have been lucky enough to find a last minute driving test cancellation, we can arrange an emergency driving instructor.