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  Learning To Drive - How Many Hours
   
  At some point within their first few driving lessons, most people ask "How long before I can take my test?"
   
  Unfortunately our answer is not very helpful - because we don't know!
   
  Anyone who gives a precise figure is misleading you. Each person is different, and that is why at pupils in Milton Keynes who learn with drivewell  benefit from driving lessons tailored to suit them as individuals.
   
  There are many factors which can influence your rate of progress:
   
 
  • How regularly you have lessons
 
  • Your personal commitment
 
  • Your willingness to listen and learn
 
  • Your spatial ability
 
  • Whether you practice outside of your lessons
 
  • The duration of your lessons
 
  • Your progress with the Theory Test
   
  The DSA (the body which controls all driving schools in Great Britain) states that a person aged 17-24, with well developed spatial skills, should expect to have about 44 hours of lessons with a qualified driving instructor, provided that this is backed up with 22 hours of private practice.
   
  drivewell  instructors actively encourage parents and guardians to sit in on driving lessons, to ask questions and help the learner to improve their skills. It is also surprising how often we hear "I didn't know that" from the rear seat! Most accompanying drivers took their test many years ago, and whilst often perfectly safe, are not aware of the the current test requirements.
   
  Please note that you cannot book your practical test until you have a theory test pass certificate number. So to avoid possible delays, take the Theory and Hazard Perception Test ASAP.