How long does it take to learn to drive a car and pass the driving test?

Question

I am trying to make a budget on how much I would need to pay to learn to drive. I've heard some say you need about 50-75 lessons and at a cost of about £25 per lesson that seems ridiculously high!!! I'm estimating about 30 lessons which is still a fortune. Is this too optimistic?

Answer 1

How old are you?
Most people learns how to drive without any lessons!

I mean, you can learn from your dad, or someone that is patient and knows how to drive.

You will learn fast!

Answer 2

It all depends on the rules and how much time in a day your going to take out to learn. I was 16 so I had to wait 6 months. Driving is something easy to learn but a big responsibility. First start off small with learning where every thing is, then practice getting use to the gas and break petals and turning the wheel also using your mirrors, the things people have the hardest time with are parking and turning, I spent atleast an hour a day for six months on driving, even in the snow. I passed the test with flying colors and I am happy.

Answer 3

Find an instructor who offers a deal, like 8 lessons for £150 but as a package. Ask the instructor to evaluate you after those eight lessons to estimate how many more lessons you might need.

I took 21 lessons and passed first time. The guy who learned with me took 11 lessons and passed first time also.

Answer 4

IN the US (northern VA) kids are required now to record 40 hours with their parents on road skills. A book is given to each and the parent signs off on each section. My younger daughter was driving the family van after 4 hours and I let her go on the road, local only. I am a meaner teacher then some, and required a lot of practice that was not in the book, backing up, parrarel parking, dirt road driving, night driving, rain driving, etc. She was ready to pass the test after around 12 hours per me. She still did the required 40 hours and I still request after she has passed her test that she practice certain types of driving that do not occur often.
If you have a car and driver to use, expect 6 to 10 hours to learn ALL the basics of safe driving - then practice time for each, which you will be doing all your driving life.

Answer 5

it all depends on how quick you learn etc,some take to driving like a duck to water some do not,if you are younger then i would suggest getting on with it as the news reports for uk drivers that the age for new drivers may be raised to 18 instead of 17 years of age for learning to drive,and also being considered is a new rule of having 100 hours or more experience with an instructor before being allowed to take a driving test,if this was to be applied then obviously in the uk ,this would be on average 100 hours x £25/30 per hour so you would be looking at £2500 upwards as a budget to pass your driving test.it doesnt look good for youngsters,and i truly believe it will just increase the number of illegal drivers and joy riders.

Answer 6

I dont know how you guys over in england do it,but most people I know learn to drive without lessons...I've been driving since I was 12 years old..and I didn't get my license till I was 18,simply because My mom was to cheap to pay for lessons...Anyways,the written test was easy as hell,just read the book WELL and you'll likely pass,if you fail it 3 times,you must re-pay another $25 for another 3 tries..so make sure you get it the first or second time...the driving test,is easy,just relax and do what the instructor says,I think I got 3 incorrect maneuvers..one was for simply taking off a little fast,so yeah they pay attention to EVERY single detail,but I passed it on my first try...I suggest you get a parent or friend [with a valid license] to teach you for about a month...goodluck!

Answer 7

In Pennsylvania, if you are under 18, you must wait a minimum of six months after you get your learner's permit before you can take the road test. During this time, you must have at least 50 hours practice (with a licensed person 21 and over in the front passenger seat). However, once you are 18, you do not have to wait six months or gain at least 50 hours practice. However, you will still have to get a learner's permit, and you still must have a licensed person 21 and over in the front passenger seat with you. Under no circumstances will you get a license if you fail the road test. I have no idea about driver's education requirements, but, at least in Pennsylvania, you will get benefits if you take a driver's education course.

Answer 8

I don't know about the laws is in England, so I don't know if there is a requirement. I can tell you that you can learn to drive a car in a few hours. There is a steep learning curve. You will become competent in a short period of time and a few years to become confident and proficient.

Answer 9

I usually tell my students that the Government Statistics say that the average is about 40 hours of paid tuition and 20 hours of private practice, however I believe that if you have already passed your theory test, and you have a good understanding of what is required, you should be able to do it in less.

Answer 10

well.......i have been doing my lessons for 13 months, one hour a week at a rate of £22 per hour and still not ready for my test. if i added up the amount i have spent on these dam lessons i would probably cry with shame.

Answer 11

It depends on the individual.

I planned for 30 lessons and than had a test after that - which I failed so I ended up leaving it for a year (big mistake!), and starting again...

Apparently the older you are the longer it takes...