How long will it take to learn to drive? Everyone learns to drive differently and at a different pace. Depending of your learning style and rate, having a clear idea of the key driving skills set-out below should help you estimate and understand the number of hours you might need.

KEY DRIVING SKILLS YOU NEED FOR YOUR TEST.

Instrumentation & Controls, Gears, Cock Pit Drill, Safety check, Mirrors Vision & Use, Give Signals, Moving Away Safely, Stopping Safely, Angled Start, Hill Start (up & down), Safe Positioning, Dealing with Junctions and Cross Roads, Use of Speed, Emergency Stop, Pull up on the right, Drive into a Bay, Bay Parking, Parallel Parking, Round-about, Dealing with Pedestrian Crossings, Dealing with Bus Lanes, Dealing with Box Junctions, Progress and Planning, Anticipation, How to handle Meeting Traffic, Leaving Adequate Clearance, Overtaking, Dual Carriage –ways, Using One-way Systems, Independent Driving with Sat nav or Road signs and Show me tell me.

SO HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO LEARN TO DRIVE?

First of all, it depends on the skill you are learning and your prior knowledge. Likewise your learning style and rate. Whichever the case, a well-structured driving lesson should allow you to cover at least one skill per hour with plenty of practice. According to the DVSA survey report, this means you can aim to be test-ready anywhere from up to 45-67 hours with your driving instructor. Our driving instructors will work with you on your targets and within your chosen time frame. We are not only here to ensure you pass your driving test, but also become a Safe Driver for Life.

GET THE CORRECT SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE YOUR TARGETS.

In order for you to stay on track with your learning goals and within your planned learning timescale, you will need the appropriate support.  A clear sense of purpose during lessons will be crucial so that you progress both with theory and practice. To coach you efficiently, our driving instructors make use of progress logs, pictures, videos and diagrams.   We also use instant in-car video play-back of key lesson aspects and tailored practical lessons. We make each driving lesson count in moving you forward.