When Am I Ready for My Driving Test? Learn the signs that show you're genuinely ready to take your practical driving test. One of the biggest questions learners ask is... "How do I know when I'm ready?" The honest answer is... You'll probably never feel 100% ready. Most learners don't. But feeling ready and being ready aren't always the same thing. Over time, you'll reach a point where driving starts to feel more natural. You're no longer thinking about every little thing. Yo

Consistency is one of the biggest factors in becoming a safe and confident driver. For most learners, I'd say once a week. Of course, everyone is different. Some people choose to have two lessons a week. Others need longer gaps because of work, college or family commitments. There isn't a right or wrong answer. For most learners though, I find that one 90-minute lesson each week gives the best balance. Here's why. Why once a week works so well Learning to drive is like learni

Start your theory revision early and get your theory test passed as soon as possible. If you're thinking about learning to drive, this is one of the first questions you'll probably ask. Do I need to pass my theory test before I start driving lessons? The simple answer is... No. You can start driving lessons before you've passed your theory test. In fact, that's exactly what most learners do. But if you asked for my advice, I'd tell you to get your theory test passed as soon a

Starting driving lessons is much easier than most people think. If you're about to start driving lessons, you probably have lots of questions. What do I need to bring? Do I need to pass my theory test first? What should I wear? The good news is that preparing for your first lesson is much easier than most people think. Here's everything you need to know before you get behind the wheel. Do I need a provisional driving licence? Yes. A valid UK provisional driving licence is the

Your first lesson isn't about being perfect. It's about getting started. This is one of the first questions almost every learner asks. Usually, they're not asking because they're curious. They're asking because they're nervous. They don't know what to expect. They don't know whether they'll be expected to drive straight away. They don't know whether they're going to get something wrong. If that's how you're feeling, you're not alone. Almost everyone feels at least a little ne

Your parents help you gain experience. I help you understand what that experience is teaching you. Absolutely. If your parents are happy to help, I'd encourage you to make the most of it. Some of the biggest improvements I see in learners come from those who combine professional lessons with regular private practice. The two work incredibly well together. You can't buy experience. You have to build it. Every mile you drive teaches you something. Different roads. Different wea

Learning to drive isn't something you can rush. Safety is more important than speed. This is a really common question. How long does it take to learn to drive? The honest answer is... As long as you need. I know that probably isn't the answer you were hoping for, but it's the only honest one. Everybody learns at a different pace. Some people are naturally confident. Some need a little more time. Some can practise every week with a parent or family member. Others only drive du

I don't teach to a number of hours. I teach until you're ready. When you're learning to drive, nothing should be based on guesswork. Neither should the number of lessons you'll need. The truth is... I don't know yet. I haven't seen you drive. Most of my learners who start from scratch are ready somewhere between 20 and 30 hours of lessons. Some need less. Some need more. That's why I don't give people a number before I've even seen them drive. The DVSA says the average learne

The gearbox doesn't make you a safe driver. The person behind the wheel does. I get asked this question all the time. I drove a manual for 36 years before buying my first automatic. I'd spent years saying I'd never have one. I was wrong. A few weeks ago I drove a friend's manual for the first time in nearly three years. It was absolutely fine, but I'd forgotten what a faff driving a manual is. So, if you asked me today whether you should learn in a manual or an automatic, my