Learning to Drive in Guildford

Learning to drive in Guildford can be fun and existing but also challenging. However, even before taking your first driving lesson, the learner driver must hold a provisional license (learners license). This is a simple process which can be completed online provide you have a British passport.  If you are a holder of a foreign passport, you will need to complete form D1 which is available at most Post Offices.

The Theory Test 

Once you have your learners licence you may start your driving lessons. Some people prefer to take their theory test before starting driving lessons. However, most learners in Guildford prefer to do their driving lessons at the same time as studying for their theory test.

The theory test will be into sections and both sections need to be passed at the same time. The first section is a multiple choice. The pass mark for the multiple choice is 86%. Therefore you will need to answer 43 questions correctly out of the 50 asked. The second section is the hazard perception test. The pass mark for the hazard perception is 44 out of 75. Once you have successfully passed the theory test, you will be able to book your practical driving test at Guildford.

Things to Take into Consideration

When choosing a driving instructor or a driving school in Guildford, there are a few other things that the learner driver needs to take into consideration such as:

The Standard Price of Driving Lessons

Many driving schools and driving instructors in the Guildford area will have special offers for the first few lessons. However, you should also ask what the standard price of the lessons will be after the introductory discount. There is also a handful of driving instructors in Guildford that will actually increase their driving lessons during the evenings and the weekends. This can be a problem if you intend to take many of your lessons during off-peak hours.

Fast Track Driving Test 

The average waiting time for a practical test in the Guildford area is well over 2 months. Cancellation does occasionally appear but is rare. However, DTC UK can guarantee you an earlier driving test within 2 weeks or it’s Free. If you are lucky enough to find your own cancellation, we can arrange an emergency dual control car hire, compleat with a driving instructor.