Learning to Drive in Watford
No more buses, a feeling of freedom and the open road, learning to drive in Watford can be exhilarating. Whilst the London transport network has greatly improved in the past 20 years, using public transport in Watford to get anywhere quickly can be a nightmare. However, learning to drive can also be challenging. Firstly, the learner must ensure that they have a valid provisional then there is the challenge of the theory test.
Theory Test at Watford
The address for the DVSA theory test centre is Watford Theory Test Centre, 1st Floor, Cassiobury House, 11-19 Station Road, Watford, WD17 1AP. The theory test can be online at Gov.UK or by call the DVSA directly on 0300-200-1122. Learners must pass their theory test before taking their practical test. However, the learner may start practical driving lessons without having passed the theory test.
Learning to Drive with Family /Friends
Most learner drivers in Watford take driving lessons from an independent instructor or a national driving school. However, you are free to learn with whoever you wish. However, there are strict rules must be followed. Firstly, the car used must be taxed, MOTed, road-worthy, fitted with L-plates and insured. The insurance must cover the learner drivers and not just the supervising driver.
Furthermore, The learner driver must be supervised by a driver who is at least 21 years old and is qualified to drive the type of vehicle which you wish you learn to drive. They must have held a British or an EU driving license for at least 3 years.
Choosing a Driving Instructor in Watford
There are several things to take into account when choosing a driving instructor. Firstly, the learner needs to decide between learning in a manual and an automatic car. It’s totally up to you what type of car you choose. However, the learner must be aware that if they pass the practical driving test in an automatic car you will not be licensed to drive a manual. If you pass in a manual you can drive both legally.
The best way of finding a good driving school or instructor is to ask for recommendations. If you are new to the Watford area, you can either choose a national driving school or alternatively look for Approved driving Instructors on the DVSA website.
DTC Fast Track Driving Test Services
Watford Practical Driving Test Centre has a huge waiting time for appointments. Generally speaking, this is not an issue as most driving instructors advise their pupils to apply for the practical test before they are actually ready.
Unfortunately, when a learner fails their test, this becomes a serious problem. However, DTC UK is able to provide qualified driving instructors for weekly driving lessons or intensive courses in the Watford area. We have both automatic and manual dual control cars available at short notice.
