The Crystal School of Motoring
The Basic Driving Course
Basic Requirements
Provisional Licence
Before you learn to drive you will need to obtain a Provisional Driving Licence. You can apply for one at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) using an Application Form (Form D1) which is available from any Post Office.
Minimum Age
Currently in the UK you have to be 17 years of age to obtain a Provisional Licence to drive a car or ride a motorcycle (unless in receipt of a full disability allowance, when you can obtain a Provisional Licence at 16 years of age).
Eyesight Requirements
Before the Practical Driving Test, the examiner will ask you to read the number plate on a stationary vehicle. The distance requirement for the old style number plate (e.g. A635 WYT) is 20.5 metres and 20 metres for the new style (e.g.GH52 CSM).
| The Cockpit Drill | Reversing | Controls of the car | Turning in the road |
| Moving off and stopping | Emergency stopping | Correct use of the gears | Meeting traffic |
| Hill starts | Importance of mirrors | Anticipation | Reverse parking |
| Signals | Bay parking | Turning left | Reversing round corners |
| Emerging left | Roundabouts | Turning right | Dual carriageways |
| Rural roads | Emerging right | Crossing traffic | Urban roads |
| Making progress | Pedestrian crossings | Negotiating hazards | Night driving (when possible) |
| Crossroads | Safe and confident driving |
How long will the course last?
The length of the course varies from driver to driver and, of course, everyone learns to drive at their own pace so no-one can say how many lessons any particular person will need. Graham will closely monitor your driving during each lesson and give you an honest assessment of your progress towards taking the Practical Test.
Practice
There is no substitute for learning car control skills and how to deal with different road situations with a professional driving instructor before going to private practice. Graham will advise you what and where to practice (providing you have access to a suitable vehicle).
You must be supervised by a driver who is at least 21 years of age, and has held (and still holds) a full EC/EEA licence for at least 3 years for the category of vehicle you are practicing in.
Practice on as many different types of roads as you can and in all sorts of traffic conditions. Even in the dark and on dual carriageways where the upper speed limit applies.
Graham recommends these books as an addition to your driving tuition by Crystal School of Motoring
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To take this course contact GrahamYou can telephone - 07969 225531 or e-mail by clicking here
Please mention that you’ve seen the Crystal School of Motoring website
Graham’s Driving Tip
Treat a mini roundabout as a full sized one
and pass around the central marking.
Treat a mini roundabout as a full sized one
and pass around the central marking.
