STARTINGTHE COMPLETE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO LEARNING TO DRIVE IN SURREY
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Your Complete Guide to Learning to Drive in Surrey: From Provisional License to Passing Your Test
LEARNING TO DRIVE IN SURREY Learn to drive in Surrey
Welcome to Your Surrey Driving School's comprehensive guide to learning to drive!
Whether you're a nervous beginner or an eager learner, we're here to walk you through the entire process, from obtaining your provisional license to acing your driving test. Let's get started on your journey to driving freedom! 
Step 1: Obtaining Your Provisional Driving License
Apply For And Get Your Provisional Driving License
Before you can start learning to drive, you need to get your provisional driving license. Here's how: 1. Visit the DVLA website and apply online. 2. You'll need to provide proof of identity, address, and a passport-style photo. 3. Pay the fee (currently £43 for online applications). 4. Your license should arrive within one week. Top Tip: You can apply for your provisional license up to 3 months before your 16th birthday, but you can't start driving until you're 17. SCROLL DOWN TO READ MORE |
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Step 2: Choosing Your Driving Instructor
At Your Surrey Driving School, we pride ourselves on our experienced, DVSA-approved instructors. When choosing an instructor, consider:
Top Tip: Don't be afraid to try a few different instructors to find the best fit for you. A good rapport with your instructor can make a huge difference in your learning experience.
- Their qualifications and experience
- Teaching style (patient, encouraging, etc.)
- Availability that matches your schedule
- Whether you prefer a male or female instructor
Top Tip: Don't be afraid to try a few different instructors to find the best fit for you. A good rapport with your instructor can make a huge difference in your learning experience.
Step 3: Your First Driving Lesson
Your first lesson can be nerve-wracking, but don't worry! We'll start slow and build your confidence. Here's what to expect:
- A chat about your previous driving experience (if any)
- An introduction to the car's controls
- A quiet area to practice basic manoeuvers
- Lots of encouragement and patience!
Top Tip: Wear comfortable shoes with thin soles for better pedal control.
- A chat about your previous driving experience (if any)
- An introduction to the car's controls
- A quiet area to practice basic manoeuvers
- Lots of encouragement and patience!
Top Tip: Wear comfortable shoes with thin soles for better pedal control.
Step 4: Building Your Skills
Building Your Driving Knowledge and Skills on The Road
As you progress through your lessons, you'll learn:
1. Basic car control (steering, gears, brakes)
2. Road positioning and lane discipline
3. Navigating junctions and roundabouts
4. Parking maneuvers (parallel parking, bay parking)
5. Independent driving
6. Motorway driving (optional but recommended)
Top Tip: Practice between lessons if possible. Even sitting in a stationary car and familiarizing yourself with the controls can help.
As you progress through your lessons, you'll learn:
1. Basic car control (steering, gears, brakes)
2. Road positioning and lane discipline
3. Navigating junctions and roundabouts
4. Parking maneuvers (parallel parking, bay parking)
5. Independent driving
6. Motorway driving (optional but recommended)
Top Tip: Practice between lessons if possible. Even sitting in a stationary car and familiarizing yourself with the controls can help.
Step 5: Theory Test Preparation
Your Theory Test and Hazard Perception Test Preparation
While learning practical skills, you'll also need to prepare for your theory test. This includes:
We recommend using official DVSA materials and online practice tests.
Top Tip: Book your theory test early, as waiting times can be long. You need to pass this before you can book your practical test.
While learning practical skills, you'll also need to prepare for your theory test. This includes:
- Highway Code knowledge
- Hazard perception skills
We recommend using official DVSA materials and online practice tests.
Top Tip: Book your theory test early, as waiting times can be long. You need to pass this before you can book your practical test.
Step 6: Booking Your Practical Test
Booking Your Practical Driving Test in Surrey
Once you're consistently driving well and have passed your theory test, it's time to book your practical test. At Your Surrey Driving School, we're experts at finding short-notice test dates, which can significantly reduce your waiting time.
Top Tip: Consider taking a driving test mock test with an unfamiliar driving instructor. This can help reduce nerves and also identify any areas that need improvement.
Once you're consistently driving well and have passed your theory test, it's time to book your practical test. At Your Surrey Driving School, we're experts at finding short-notice test dates, which can significantly reduce your waiting time.
Top Tip: Consider taking a driving test mock test with an unfamiliar driving instructor. This can help reduce nerves and also identify any areas that need improvement.
Step 7: The Big Day - Your Driving Test
The Important Big Day - Your Practical Driving Test
Your test will consist of:
Top Tips for test day:
Your test will consist of:
- An eyesight check
- "Show me, tell me" vehicle safety questions
- General driving ability
- Reversing your vehicle
- Independent driving
Top Tips for test day:
- Get a good night's sleep
- Have a light meal before the test
- Arrive early at the test center
- Take deep breaths to calm your nerves
- Remember, the examiner wants you to pass!
AFTER THE TEST
After the Driving Test
If you pass, congratulations! You can now drive independently. Don't forget to display your 'P' plates and consider taking a Pass Plus course to further improve your skills.
If you don't pass, don't be disheartened. Many excellent drivers don't pass first time. We'll go through your feedback and focus on improving any weak areas for your next attempt.
If you pass, congratulations! You can now drive independently. Don't forget to display your 'P' plates and consider taking a Pass Plus course to further improve your skills.
If you don't pass, don't be disheartened. Many excellent drivers don't pass first time. We'll go through your feedback and focus on improving any weak areas for your next attempt.
Why Choose Your Surrey Driving School?
At Your Surrey Driving School, we offer:
Learning to drive is a journey, and we're here to support you every step of the way. From your first lesson to passing your test, we'll ensure you become a confident, safe driver ready to tackle Surrey's roads.
Ready to start your driving journey? Contact Your Surrey Driving School today and take the first step towards your driving freedom!
Remember, with the right instruction and practice, anyone can learn to drive. We look forward to helping you achieve your driving goals!
- Experienced, patient instructors
- Competitive pricing with block booking discounts
- Expertise in finding short-notice test dates
- A high pass rate (over 75%!)
- Both manual and automatic lessons
- Intensive courses for those in a hurry
Learning to drive is a journey, and we're here to support you every step of the way. From your first lesson to passing your test, we'll ensure you become a confident, safe driver ready to tackle Surrey's roads.
Ready to start your driving journey? Contact Your Surrey Driving School today and take the first step towards your driving freedom!
Remember, with the right instruction and practice, anyone can learn to drive. We look forward to helping you achieve your driving goals!
SURREY DRIVING SCHOOL AREAS
Surrey Driving School - for the Best Driving Lessons and Driving Courses in Surrey. Manual and Automatic
Driving Lessons in Surrey providing cheap driving lesson in Surrey including the areas of:
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Preparing for Your Driving Theory Test
Passing your theory test is a crucial step towards getting your driving license. You must have passed your theory test which includes the hazard perception test before taking your practical driving test. At Your Surrey Driving School, we're committed to helping you succeed. Here's what you need to know along with a free online test.
To increase your chances of passing the driving theory test, thorough preparation is essential. Here are some recommended steps and resources that you can use to help you ensure that you do well:
Theory AND HAZARD Test Study Materials
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1. The Highway Code
- Essential reading for all road users - Available online or as a book 
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2. Driving - The Essential Skills
- Official guide to driving safely - Available as a book 
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2. AA Highway Code
- Comprehensive guide to UK road signs - Available online or as a book 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS: How long is a typical driving lesson?
Answer: Our standard driving lessons are one hour long, but we can arrange longer sessions or intensive courses based on your needs and preferences. However we do not recommend you take a driving lesson of more than 2hrs as concentration starts to waver after this time and thus learning decreases. We would recommend you take atleast a 10 minute break every hour whilst you are learning to drive. This way you can rest, reflect and absorb what you have learnt.
Answer: Our standard driving lessons are one hour long, but we can arrange longer sessions or intensive courses based on your needs and preferences. However we do not recommend you take a driving lesson of more than 2hrs as concentration starts to waver after this time and thus learning decreases. We would recommend you take atleast a 10 minute break every hour whilst you are learning to drive. This way you can rest, reflect and absorb what you have learnt.
SHORT NOTICE DRIVING TEST DATES IN SURREY
If you want the quickest driving tests in Surrey within weeks and not months then let Your Surrey driving school and it's driving instructors help you to book a last minute or late cancellation driving test in the Surrey area. We can provide a DVSA qualified driving instructor and a driving test car at short notice to take your driving test in.
Our instructors pride themselves on their pass rates for first time drivers in Surrey.
And they can proudly boast a 75%+ pass rate.
Our instructors pride themselves on their pass rates for first time drivers in Surrey.
And they can proudly boast a 75%+ pass rate.
GET READY TO PASS YOUR DRIVING TEST
Here at Your Surrey Driving School if there was one thing we would recommend you do, to help pass your driving test at the first attempt, it is to take a mock driving test under mock driving test conditions with an unfamiliar instructor who acts as your examiner.
If you suffer from driving test nerves there are some simple steps that can help reduce those driving test butterflies and ensure you are more likey to pass your driving test the first time.
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We recommend you visit the governments Ready to Pass Campaign's useful and helpful driving test tips page to learn more about what you need to pass your driving test.
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Taking a mock driving test with another driving school or driving instructor under mock test conditions is a sure fire way to help with nerves and first time passess in Surrey.
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