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	HOME ABOUT US LEARNING TO DRIVE PRICES AND SPECIAL OFFERS ABOUT THE TESTS USEFUL LINKS CONTACT US					About the Tests Before you can drive a car you need to be 17 years old. A Provisional Licence is required, but you can apply for it up to three months before your 17th birthday. To get a licence go to your local Post Office. The forms you require are a D1 and the new Photo-licence Application Form D750. Full details available HERE. Instruction I recommend professional instruction. You can also practise in another vehicle if You are accompanied by someone who is at least 21 years old. They have had a full driving licence for at least 3 years. You display 'L' plates at the front and rear of the car. If you are not learning in a Driving School car you will require insurance cover. To get a full Driving Licence you need to pass both your Theory and Practical tests. The Theory Test You need to pass the Theory before you can book and take the Practical test. There are 2 sections in the Theory test and you must pass both. Tuition for the Practical can start at any time, as long as you have a Provisional Licence. The Theory test is taken on a touch-screen computer system. You need to be fully prepared for both parts of the Theory test. The test will last for 40 minutes, and there is a 15 minute practice session you can work through before starting the test. The current cost of the Theory test is £21.00 and you can download a booking form HERE. The first part of the Theory test consists of 35 multiple choice questions. You must answer at least 30 correctly to pass. The second part of the Theory test is the ... Hazard Perception Test This is the second section of the Theory test and must be passed at the same time. There are 14 video clips, each lasting about a minute. The clip will feature various types of hazard e.g. road conditions, other vehicles, pedestrians etc. The earlier you spot a hazard developing that may require some action, the higher the score. You can score up to 5 points on each hazard, and need a score of 44 out of a possible 75 to pass. The Practical Test You may only apply for the Practical test once you have passed the theory. You won't be tested on all the manoeuvres and there is random testing of the emergency stop. 16 or more minor faults and/or ANY serious/dangerous fault will result in test failure. A show me/tell me element has been added to the test where you will be asked about car maintenance. A weekday test currently costs £45.50 and an evening or weekend test costs £55.00. It is my job to help you through all aspects of the tests and make sure that you are fully prepared and totally confident. Get in touch now to make a start!