Question 1

WHY CHOOSE THE HIGHWAY DRIVING SCHOOL?

Accepted Answer

Accredited, professional, patient and encouraging instructors.
Lessons 7 days a week, Weekend, Weekday and Evening courses available.
Modern vehicles with air conditioning for everybody’s comfort.
Intensive courses, semi intensive courses and weekly lessons available.
Refresher lessons and Pass Plus provided.
No hidden fees.
We will return your call/message within the hour at busy times this may be longer.

Question 2

WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY LESSON?

Accepted Answer

The Highway Driving School requires a 72 hour notice of cancellation for all lessons. However, if you must cancel please call as soon as possible, so that the lesson may be booked for someone else.

Question 3

DO I NEED ANY EXPERIENCE BEFORE MY FIRST LESSON?

Accepted Answer

No, if you are just about to go for your first drive, The Highway Driving School will help you to quickly grasp the basics. Your Instructor will help you overcome any nervousness and get you started in a quiet/calm area to develop your confidence and skills.

Question 4

WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING TO MY FIRST LESSON?

Accepted Answer

Please bring your provisional driving license, which needs to be seen by your instructor before driving on your first lesson. If you require glasses to read number plates and drive, please remember to bring them with you as well.

Question 5

HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO START DRIVING A CAR?

Accepted Answer

You can start learning to drive at 17.

Question 6

CAN START DRIVING LESSONS BEFORE I HAVE PASSED MY THEORY TEST?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we would recommend you have a few lessons prior to applying for the theory test. The practical driving experience will help make more sense and the instructor can assist in your study for the exam.

Question 7

HOW MANY LESSONS DO I NEED?

Accepted Answer

Different levels of skill, ability and confidence are all factors, everybody is different and each person will have different training needs that need addressing. Often the number of lessons quoted will be anywhere between 30-60 hours, with the average around 40-45. Other factors often dictating the time are number of lessons per week, and how frequent the lessons are.

Question 8

I HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENSE. WHAT DO I DO?

Accepted Answer

If you hold a full international license you are entitled to drive in the U.K. for one year from the date of your arrival, However, you cannot take your theory or practical tests without a UK provisional license so you should apply for this as soon as you start taking lessons.

Question 9

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I AM READY FOR MY DRIVING TEST?

Accepted Answer

You will be ready for the test when you show that you have reached the standards set in The Official Driving Test. Learners who pass first time do so because they are well instructed and get plenty of practice. They pass because they wait until they are ready. Our instructors have the knowledge and experience to advise you when this is. It is their responsibility to ensure that you are capable and safe to drive alone, without supervision. If you book your test without our prior approval, we may not allow you the use of the school cars. We do not like having to refuse, but the safety of you, the examiner and other road users is our primary responsibility. Most people fail their driving test, so are you really ready? The pass rate for the practical car test is 43%, and for first time candidates it's even lower. The reason for such a low success rate is because candidates are not properly prepared. You must be able to drive consistently well, with confidence and without help or guidance from your instructor. If you can't then you are not ready for your test. If the examiner has to intervene then you will have failed the test. Those who pass have had, on average, about 45 hours of professional training, combined with 25 hours of private practice. Candidates who combine professional instruction with private practice are also more successful on the test. Remember that it's practice that makes perfect, it's perfect that will pass the test.

Question 10

WHO IS ALLOWED TO TEACH OR SUPERVISE ME?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who is at least 21 years old and have held a full EU motor car licence for at least 3 years can supervise your private practice. It is illegal for anyone else other than a registered driving instructor to charge money for teaching you to drive. The vehicle must be insured for you to drive.

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