Learners

You have made your first step towards learning to drive already by researching your instructor.

The way you are taught to drive will be extremely important as it shapes your attitude to driving for the rest of your life. At Cheshire Learners you are not simply taught to pass the test as this is not enough for today's roads. You will be taught everything you need to be a competent driver. You will learn quickly and safely under the instruction of a fully qualified Driving Standards Agency approved driving instructor. Some driving schools use 'trainee' instructors. Whilst this is allowed and they can charge, be aware that they have not passed the 3rd part (teaching ability) of the test process for being an instructor. The 3rd part of the test is not an additional test as some might have you think. Look at the DSA website for information about driving instructors.

It is also important to find an instructor who is trained in current methods and has passed the hazard perception test for themselves. Importantly realise that experience alone does not make a good instructor, it is best to find someone with a passion for the job and up to the minute training as the roads and the test are not the same as they were even a few years ago !!

You will need to have a provisional licence. Please look at the DVLA website for this. After starting your training (or before) you will need to pass the theory stage of the test. This is nothing to worry about as there are plenty of ways to prepare. You are probably on a computer right now and may be familiar with computers. You would be better using computer software to prepare than anything else. There is more about this in the 'tests' section .