Something that people have asked me about before, is how does the UK compare to different countries when it comes to learning to drive? The common belief is that the UK is hard on learner drivers, but that's not entirely true. Below are 4 examples of how other places around the world grant drivers their full driving licences.

Apart from simply reading the Highway Code, it is imperative that you also use other training material available. The Highway Code will tell you the rules but will not provide the reasons behind them. If you know the background to why you should, or shouldn't, do something then this will make the whole process easier to understand. If you have access to a computer, you really should get some of the CD ROMs that are available. You will then get a feel for how the Hazard Perception Test will be when you get to the test centre and therefore more prepared for what is ahead.

Having added control over the vehicle will also provide your clients with the peace of mind of knowing that if anything goes wrong or they freeze, you are there to take over.



Sometimes dads just want to get away from it all. So let him enjoy some time to himself and the peaceful surroundings by sending him on a fishing trip - if he's lucky he might even bring home some fresh fish for dinner!

Nevertheless in March he threw opened the doors to Selfridges and brought driving lessons watford in a whole new era of shopping coining the phrase the customer is always right making it the focus of the store's philosophy.

Within 8 weeks I became quite comfortable with hearing French and could follow most of what was being said. Within 12 weeks, I'd say that I was almost fluent! All this from just an hour a day listening to my audiobook during "down" time!

Can register from 16 years old. You would be assessed by a driving school and must take at least 20 hours of driving lessons before taking the theory test. Once passed, you are issued with a 3 year certificate which allows you to drive with a supervising driver. Once you are 18, you need to take further lessons with a driving school as preparation for the full driving test.

There are a number of people in the UK who operate illegally (unqualified people teaching for financial reward). Anybody can get a set of dual controls a roof sign and some training materials. Since 2007 all newly qualified instructors undergo an enhanced CRB check. Illegal instructors won't have this. Some instructors who don't pass the final examinations carry on instructing illegally. Usually they will be driving lessons watford friendly, courteous, try to befriend you so that you won't ask questions. They will usually also charge a lot less than a professional (see my other blog on cheap driving lessons). Make sure you see their certificate, make sure it hasn't expired, and check the name photo's and dates all match up. If you have doubts walk away as you could also be liable for aiding and abetting an offender.