How many driving lessons??

Question

Ive been driving on private land for about a year now, being taught by my parents, (Im 17 in 2 weeks) so I can do most things like parking, reversing round corners, but I haven't had any road practice, ie turning out of junctions. Ive read that it usually takes about 20-40 lessons, which at around £20 a go, certainly adds up. How many lessons with an instructor do you think I would need before able to attempt a test?

Answer 1

I was driving at 16 in and around a bodyshop where I was an apprentice for a year and it took me about 5 lessons. On your first lesson, tell your instructor you need your licence asap for work. Once he see's you are familiar with the cars controls, he'll probably tell you to send for your test immediately and take you out for lessons while you wait for your test date to come through.

Answer 2

Probably still 15 to 20. A professional driving instructor will be able to assess your level at one session.

The thing you've had no experience of so far is other road users or of "reading the road".
And those are the bits that are both most important (bad parking doesn't often kill) and also hardest to take on board.

Now I'm speaking as a London-based driver, cyclist and biker, so I live in fairly savage traffic. But even if you're deep in the countryside you'll have road hazards to deal with (and no night-time streetlights!)

The lessons seem expensive now, but it's worth it to get your driving skills as good as they can be.

Answer 3

Normally they say one for every year of your age, as it can be harder the older you are. But if you've been driving for awhile I'd block book 10, they're often cheaper if you do it that way, and ask the instructor after you've had 6 or 7. They should have a good idea of how well you cope with traffic etc. Also, once you've had a couple of lessons you should volunteer to drive anywhere your parents want to go. Put some miles under your belt, in all conditions.

Answer 4

Get your theory test booked now and swot up for that. You can do free online testing for that to see how you do. I reckon 10 lessons will probably be enough for you. What you MAY need to do is UNLEARN all the bad habits you have picked up in a year of driving. There is driving, safe driving, and safe-driving-to-pass-the-test!

My daughter has just had her 3rd booked practical test cancelled. The first was cancelled because of fog, the second cos of the high winds - both on the day, and now the third has been cancelled a week before the test for 'unforeseen circumstances'. She is tearing her hair out cos she hasnt even had a chance to pass or fail!!!

Good luck anyway.

Answer 5

I dont think you will need too many,you already know how to drive a car,clutch control and all the basics.
These things take a few lessons to learn so you can go straight on to learning to drive on the roads,Id say 12-14 lessons ,tops.

Answer 6

put in for your test (lets say end of march) get some advice from a few older people who They took their lessons with and go from there. i had 10 lessons for my 17th and passed with two to go but I'd had a lot of road experience with driving tractors on the roads. hope that helps

Answer 7

Less than that. I knew somebody who had driven before he had turned 17 on farms etc, and he only needed 7 lessons after that to get used to driving on roads, other drivers etc, then passed his test after this...

Answer 8

you cant ever really say. You might lack confidence or not have the right judgements on things and therefore may take longer to overcome or learn. Its not a simple 'you'll need 20' answer.
It may take you as little as 10 or as more as 150.
Best of luck.

Answer 9

Not lessons...but hours. Get about 40 hours of practice.
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Answer 10

probably about 15. But book your theory asap.