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des.allright
19th April 2013, 10:21
Hi there everyone,

I am planning to start my driving lesson next week as my provisionary licence will about to end in August. Also, my mum is here for 4 months to look after my 10month old son. I need to learn asap!
Help...help...help...

What is the practical way in learning without spending much money! :wink:

Which comes first the theory test? or the driving lesson?

Thank You for your quick reply as i really need it right away!


:Wave::Wave::Wave:

mickcant
19th April 2013, 11:20
Hi, I think the theory test before you go on the road, but I may well be wrong, it was nearly 50 ago I took my test:Erm:
Good luck anyhow and keep reading the highway code.
Mick.:cwm25:

grahamw48
19th April 2013, 17:28
No you don't, as long as you have a current provisional licence you can start to learn.

This site should answer most of your questions.

http://www.ineeddrivinglessons.co.uk/faq.php

I passed my test in 1969 at 17 years of age...so no worries about theory tests then. :icon_lol:

...but my son started learning quite recently.

les_taxi
19th April 2013, 19:23
I've still to take mine:biggrin:

grahamw48
19th April 2013, 20:26
:laugher:

Why am I laughing ? :Erm:

Didn't know you drove a Bradford minicab Les.

les_taxi
19th April 2013, 20:51
:laugher:

Why am I laughing ? :Erm:

Didn't know you drove a Bradford minicab Les.
You know that will never happen Mosquetoursarenotme.com:icon_lol:

Michael Parnham
19th April 2013, 23:16
Thought Les drove a Jowett Javelin!:xxgrinning--00xx3:

grahamw48
19th April 2013, 23:53
Made in Bradford ! :Jump: (Idle actually).

Trefor
20th April 2013, 09:18
You do not have to take the theory test before driving on the road. However, you cannot book your practical test until you have passed your theory test (you get a pass 'code' which is needed to book the practical). Practical test waiting times can be 8-10 weeks in some towns (check the DVLA website - you can book/take your test anywhere).

Do you have access to a car to learn in? It will need to be insured and you will need to be supervised/taught by someone with experience (>2 years I think - check). Otherwise a driving school is your only option - not cheap these days.

Good luck!