Learners
Learning to drive is a big step, it is not only learning to control a car, it is taking responsibility as a road user, and thinking about the safety of others. We pride ourselves at No L’s Bristol Driving School, that we teach new drivers safe driving skills for life. Learning to drive offers so much, new found freedom and independence, improved job prospects, and with it comes responsibility, but it should be FUN!
So come and have fun learning to drive with one of the region’s best!
To start learning to drive, you need to be seventeen and the holder of a signed provisional licence with category B on it. You need to be able to read a car number plate at 20.5 metres (67ft) on old style plates, 20 metres on new style ones, and be alcohol and drugs free.
The DVSA Driving Test consists of, a theory and hazard perception test, and a practical driving test. You need to study and practice for both!
So come and have fun learning to drive with one of the region’s best!
To start learning to drive, you need to be seventeen and the holder of a signed provisional licence with category B on it. You need to be able to read a car number plate at 20.5 metres (67ft) on old style plates, 20 metres on new style ones, and be alcohol and drugs free.
The DVSA Driving Test consists of, a theory and hazard perception test, and a practical driving test. You need to study and practice for both!
Please note that a learner driver cannot apply for a Practical Driving Test until they have passed both the Theory and Hazard Perception test, which our professional driving instructor can help you with.
Find out more about the theory test and the practical driving lessons and test
Find out more about the theory test and the practical driving lessons and test
Theory Test
The theory test consists of two parts – a question part and a hazard perception part. Both parts have to be passed at the same time. The theory test must be passed before you can apply for the practical driving test. Most theory tests are carried out at dedicated theory test centres rather than at practical test centres.
Questions
The first part of the theory test involves 50 multiple choice questions on a touch screen computer. The pass mark is 43 out of 50. You can revise for the theory test using recommended resources such as books and dvd’s.
The Theory Test will be booked when payment is received. Please advise us if a preferred date is required.
The Theory Test will be booked when payment is received. Please advise us if a preferred date is required.
Hazard Perception (HPT)
When you’ve completed the questions, there will be a short delay and then the Hazard perception test will start. The test consists of 14 clips of film each lasting around 30 or 40 seconds. In total there are 15 “developing hazards” that you will need to identify. The sooner you identify the scoring hazards, the higher your score. There is a maximum of 5 points per scoring hazard. You just need to click the mouse, not move the mouse cursor over the hazard. The pass mark is 44 out of 75.
Practical Driving Test
Not as scary as you might think! If you are properly prepared, the test is straight forward. Simply demonstrate to the examiner your skills in the car, as you have been taught, try not to be nervous! You need to be able to show the examiner that you are safe to be allowed to drive unaccompanied by a qualified driver.
The test is currently conducted over a variety of roads on set routes, and lasts approx 40 minutes. There are two reversing exercises included. The examiners marking sheet records ‘faults’ minor, serious, dangerous. For a pass, no serious or dangerous must be recorded. A maximum of 15 minor faults are allowed, but obviously, the fewer recorded, the better!
The test is currently conducted over a variety of roads on set routes, and lasts approx 40 minutes. There are two reversing exercises included. The examiners marking sheet records ‘faults’ minor, serious, dangerous. For a pass, no serious or dangerous must be recorded. A maximum of 15 minor faults are allowed, but obviously, the fewer recorded, the better!
It is all about car control, concentration, anticipation and awareness