You want to pass your driving test, you want freedom and independence and so much more, but the question is…are you ready to pass?

Learning to drive is a journey, one that can be easier for some individuals than others. At the end of this journey lies the driving test, which serves as an assessment of your capabilities and confidence to drive independently. It is vital to be adequately prepared and ready for the test.

If a driving instructor says you’re not ready to take your driving test, listen to them. Driving instructors are specially trained road safety experts. They’ve got lots of driving experience – and they know what it takes to pass the driving test. Remember, they want you to be a safe driver. Taking your test when you are not ready can lead to negative consequences for both the instructor and the learner, disappointment, extra costs and delays. For these reasons if you book a course with us we strongly advise that you book sufficient hours in order to hopefully reach the test standard. We cannot guarantee that you will be ready for test at the end of your course, but we will teach you to the best of our abilities to try to become a safe driver for life.

How will I know if I am ready to take the test?

You’ll usually be ready to take your driving test when:

1. You do not need prompts from your driving instructor.

You need to be dealing with every part of driving consistently, confidently and independently – without any prompting from your driving instructor. You’ll be getting ready for your test when you’re able to adapt to situations and see why perfecting your skills makes you safer and more fuel-efficient.

2. You do not make serious or dangerous mistakes when you’re driving.

You need to be a good and safe driver to pass the driving test. If you’re making serious or dangerous mistakes during your driving lessons and brushing them off as ‘silly mistakes’, you’re not ready to pass your driving test and drive on your own.

3. You can do well on mock driving tests.

Taking mock driving tests with your driving instructor will help you understand if you’ve reached the standard that’s needed to pass and give you an idea of your driving ability without assistance.

4. You have practised ways of managing your nerves.

It’s really important to be able to manage your nerves to be a safe driver. Feeling nervous on test is only natural and the examiner should do their best to put you at ease, you do need to be able to keep your nerves under control. https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/driving-test-nerves/

5. Your driving instructor agrees you’re ready.

The government has launched a campaign ; Ready to pass? Some of this information is incorporated in our blog, but for a fuller picture with help and more tips and advice we highly recommend giving this a good read through. -https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/

Am I Ready for my Driving Test?

You want to pass your driving test, you want freedom and independence and so much more, but the question is…are you ready to pass?

How will I know if I am ready to take the test?

The government has launched a campaign ; Ready to pass? Some of this information is incorporated in our blog, but for a fuller picture with help and more tips and advice we highly recommend giving this a good read through. -https://readytopass.campaign.gov.uk/