In order to drive unaccompanied on the roads of Britain you must hold a full driving licence for the vehicle you are driving. The Driving Standards Agency (“DSA”) is charged with the responsibility for licensing the provision of the theory test which is the first part of the process of qualifying for a full driving licence and also for conducting practical driving tests in the UK which is the second and final part in the qualifying procedure.

The Practical test is a basic test of competence at handling the controls of a motor car and candidates are allowed up to 15 minor faults during the test but no serious or dangerous faults. Professional instructors are completely familiar with the testing process and should be capable in providing a structured learning experience following an established lesson syllabus.

Many people have an inflated opinion of their own driving ability, or have a complete lack of understanding of what is expected of them on the practical driving test. Such candidates often take several attempts to pass the test, preferring instead to spend their money on further tests in the hope that they will ultimately succeed rather than grasping the concept that if they were properly prepared by a professional in the first place, and with an appropriate amount of good quality practice, their basic driving standard would improve and a test pass would inevitably follow.