What car will I be driving and is it manual or automatic?
My car is Ford Fiesta 1.0 ecoboost and has a manual gearbox. Great learner car for everyone.
The Car you will use will be confirmed by the Instructor
Are you fully qualified?
Yes, I am a fully qualified DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and have been teaching since 2008
ADI number 363688
How do I book the practical test?
Book through this website – www.gov.uk/book-driving-test or call the DVSA on 0300 200 1122.
The current driving test fee is £62 on a weekday and £75 on a Saturday. This is made payable to the DVSA.
There is a test centre in Maidstone.
When should I start learning the theory?
As soon as you can.
You must pass your theory test before the DVSA allow you to book a practical test and the more you know, the less time we will need to spend learning theory on the lessons which will reduce the overall cost.
How do I book the theory test?
The test should only be booked through www.gov.uk/book-theory-test or call the DVSA on 0300 200 1122.
The current fee for a car theory test is £23 and there shouldn’t have no additional costs.
The nearest theory test centre to Maidstone is in Chatham.
When & where do you teach?
I teach Monday to Friday, times do vary.
I work Saturday mornings as well.
I mainly teach in and around Maidstone but worth calling and asking if unsure.
How does the practical test work?
There are a few things you’ll need to make sure you bring with you for your driving test:
- Your provisional licence photo card
- Your theory test pass certificate
- Driving instructor’s car or use your own
Start of the driving test.
The examiner will ask if you want your instructor to come with you on the test
The examiner will test your eyesight. You’ll have to read a number plate on a parked car from a distance of 20 metres. If you fail the eyesight check, you will fail your driving test.
Next you will be asked a “tell me” question.
The Examiner will then tell you a bit about the test.
Will last approximately 38 to 40 minutes and in that time will be testing you on various roads and traffic conditions.
Follow the road ahead unless road signs direct you otherwise or unless the Examiner or Sat Nav asks you to turn left or right which they will do so in plenty of time.
You will have 20 minutes of independent driving either following signs or sat nav.
One reversing manoeuvre and possibly the emergency stop.
What car do I drive on the test?
The same car you have learnt to drive in.
On the test day we generally arrange an hour lesson before the test to practice driving and manoeuvring before heading to the test centre.
Once we get there we go in and wait for your examiner and they take my place in the passenger seat for 40 minutes while the test is being conducted.
Is that all I pay on test day?
On the test day I have to charge for the time that is booked out of my diary.
This normally works out 2 hours charge, unless we have arranged an extended lesson beforehand.
Can I Cancel
If you need to cancel, you need give notice in at least 48 hours otherwise I may have to charge for the full amount.
