Learner Driver Guide
Learning to drive in four steps
Learning to drive is an exciting journey, but for some it can also be intimidating. At How-2-Drive, we use a structured learning system that guides our pupils every step of the way.
To complement this approach, our free learner driver guide breaks the journey down into four manageable steps:
- Steps to take before you begin taking lessons
- Skills to master once you’re taking driving lessons
- How to prepare for your theory and practical tests
- What happens after your test? — Coming soon!
Once you’ve completed these steps you’ll be able to enjoy your new-found independence. What’s more, if you learn to drive with us we won’t just teach you to pass your test, we’ll give you the skills and experience you need to become a safe and confident driver.
Finally, whether you study with us or not, you can also take advantage of our free learner driver downloads to help you get the most out of your driving lessons.
Stage 1: Before you take lessons
Get your provisional driving licence
You’ll need to get your provisional driving licence before you can get behind the wheel. We won’t be able to offer you driving lessons until you have it, so make sure you apply as soon as you can.
Stage 2: Taking lessons
Level 1: Basic driving skills
Success starts with a solid foundation. When learning to drive these are the fundamental skills you will need to master before you learn anything else. Your journey to becoming a safe and confident driver begins here!
Level 3: Practical driving manoeuvres
Our tutorial videos are designed to help you learn the core practical driving techniques that make up the driving test. Master these manoeuvres and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a safe driver for life!
Stage 3: Preparing for your test
Step 1: Driving theory test
Even if your instructor agrees that you’re ready, you can’t apply for your practical driving test until you’ve passed your theory test. Be sure to book your theory test in plenty of time, and read our guide so you know what to expect.
Step 2: Show and tell
The Show and Tell component of the practical driving test is all about showing the examiner that you understand the basics of how to care for your car. Your examiner will be looking to see that you know how to carry out routine maintenance and perform vital safety checks. Find out more about what you need to understand.
Step 3: Practical driving test
Once you’ve passed your theory test and your instructor agrees that you’re ready, you’ll be able to book your practical driving test. All you’ll need to do then is make sure you’re prepared for the big day! We’ve put together some resources to help you get ready.
Resources for learning to drive
Free Driving Lesson Downloads
Download our free driving lesson resources to help you get the most out of each of your lessons. We’ve made our resources free to everybody. You don’t even have to be learning with us to get them!
Pupil Testimonials
20-03-2017I just passed my driving test first time — thanks so much to Jamie at How-2-Drive, he made my lessons fun, would highly recommend going with these guys.
19-09-2016I joined How-2-Drive just a few weeks before my test. My other driving school kept letting me down. I was so pleased James at How-2-Drive could help me at such short notice. With just a few lessons he sorted out my manoeuvres and roundabouts – I could not have passed without him.
21-06-2017Passed first time with Andrew, he was very calm and explained things in an easy way to follow. Would recommend to anyone wanting to pass the test…
29-10-2015I was a very nervous learner, as I was involved in a collision when I was young. Howard my instructor built up my confidence and helped me feel in control. Today I passed my test and I can’t thank him enough.
21-03-2017So pleased I learned to drive with these guys, passed first time! My instructor Craig was really relaxed and really helped me understand what I needed to do.
5 stars!
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* According to the DVSA (the people who set the driving test) it takes on average 47 hours of driving lessons and another 20 hours of private practice to pass the driving test.
By using our structured training system we help our customers pass after an average of just 30 hours of driving lessons — that’s 17 hours less than the DVSA average!