Frequently asked questions when learning to drive

Frequently Asked Questions about learning to drive in Bournemouth and passing your Driving Test with Bryans Driving School Bournemouth

1) What do I need to do before taking lessons?

You CANNOT drive on the road without a Provisional Driving Licence and Photo Card. You can apply for this up to two months before your 17th birthday, by filling in Form D1 which you can get from a local post office or by applying online - see below.

Ring me or text me to arrange lessons on 07833 026227

Learning the Highway Code and watching and asking how friends and family drive is the best preparation for lessons.

See the DVLA for detailed information on driving licences: http://www.dvla.gov.uk/

2) How and where do I apply for a Provisional Driving Licence?

Pick up a form from your local Post Office
Check out the Directgov website

3) How long does it take to learn to drive?

The DSA website, http://www.dsa.gov.uk/ explains this in detail. Learning to drive depends on many factors and each person will learn at a different rate.

What will I learn in the driving lessons?

The controls
Clutch control
Moving off and stopping
Gear changing
Left turn (major to minor)
Right turn (major to minor)
Emerging left and right
Crossroads
Pedestrian Crossings
Emergency stop
Straight Reverse
Left reverse
Right reverse
Turn in the road
Reverse Park into bay
Parallel reverse park
Signals Mirrors and blindspots
Meeting approaching traffic
Crossing approaching traffic
Overtaking
Allowing adequate clearance
Roundabouts
Complex junctions
Dual carriageways
Motorways

Can you help me with the theory test?

Yes. We can help you understand any difficult questions and recommend the most useful books, DVDs and online help.

Where can I get extra help?

The DSA for booking Theory and Practical Tests
http://www.dsa.gov.uk/

The DVLA for information on driving licenses
http://www.dvla.gov.uk//

The Highway Code
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/travelandtransport/highwaycode/index.htm

A site with information on learning to drive and the driving tests http://www.2pass.co.uk

To book lessons call me on 07833 026227

Areas covered

We offer driving lessons in the following areas:
Bournemouth, Winton, Charminster, Moordown, Throop, Muscliffe, Queens Park, Kinson, Ensbury Park, Wallisdown, Talbot Woods, Bearwood, Bearcross, West Howe, East Howe, Branksome