Learning to Drive in West Wickham

Last minute driving tests in West Wickham

Learning to Drive in West Wickham

Before a person can even consider learning to drive in the West Wickham area, they must hold a provisional driving licence. They must also be able to read a number plate from a distance of 20 metres. This can be with or without glasses. With the provisional licence in hand, the learner may book a theory test.

The Theory Test at West Wickham

There are several theory test centres within easy reach of West Wickham. The nearest ones are at 27 Park Street Croydon, CR0 1YD and Edgington Road, Sidcup, DA14 5BH.  It is not compulsory to pass your theory test in order to start taking driving lessons. In fact, most learners in West Wickham take driving lessons alongside studying for their theory test.

Learning to Drive with Family/ Friends

The majority of learner drivers in West Wickham prefer to take driving lessons from an independent driving instructor or a school. However, you can practice with anyone provided they are at least 21 years old and are qualified to drive the type of vehicle which you wish you learn to drive. For example, if you wish to learn to drive a manual car, the supervising person must hold a manual licence. An automatic car licence would not be acceptable.

The learner driver must ensure that the car used for teaching is taxed, MOTed, insured and fitted with L-plates. You should not pay friends to teach you to drive. By law, it is a criminal offence for anyone to take money in return for driving lessons unless they are either a qualified driving instructor or a licensed trainee instructor. You may report any person who demands money from you for driving lessons (that is not an instructor) to the DVSA.

Choosing a Driving Instructor in West Wickham

The best way of finding a good driving instructor is to ask friends or family members if they would recommend their instructor to you. If you are new to the West Wickham area, you can either choose a national driving school or alternatively look for Approved driving Instructors on the Gov.UK website.  When choosing an instructor consider automatic and manual instructor, male and female instructors, their working works, the price of lessons and the car they use. 

Practical Driving Test at West Wickham

If you have recently failed a practical test or simply want to be on the road urgently, DTC UK can assist you. We monitor the West Wickham test centre every 20 seconds of every day searching for cancellations. We guarantee you a test in the West Wickham area within 2 weeks or it’s free. Emergency car hire for the driving test is available at short notice.

 

 

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